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13160 E. Mississippi Ave. Aurora, CO 80012

303-755-4150 

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13160 E. Mississippi Ave. Aurora CO 80012

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  • Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
    $$ $, $$
    All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash, check
  • Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Vegetarian Friendly
    Dinner, Lunch
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  • Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties
    Lot Available
Description

Come for the bastilla, stay for the tea, and what you find in between depends on how adventurous you're feeling. Paprika covers all the bases of Middle Eastern cuisine, with tajines, couscous, gyros and kebabs all done simply and well.








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  • geof.newman
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    | Overland Park, KS | 1 Reviews

    5
    | Sat, December 22, 2012

    We happened upon this restaurant on an unintended visit to Denver -- an ice storm further east, in the Midwest, had left us stranded at Denver International Airport. We rented a car, looked up restaurants on our laptop, and found Cafe Paprika in an unassuming storefront in Aurora, CO.

    Cafe Paprika is one of the finest Middle Eastern restaurants that I have ever been to -- and I have been to hundreds throughout the US and Canada. The owner of Cafe Paprika is a chef who offers cooking classes, and he also runs a catering business. The Moroccan dishes are extraordinary, with their complex mixture of flavors and delicacy of spices.

    I ordered the Apricot Chicken, which is a chicken breast seasoned with ginger, apricots and honey, and framed with onions and carrots. It is served on a bed of Moroccan couscous, a rice-like grain that absorbs the flavors of the spices and vegetables.

    My wife ordered Seafood Couscous, which had a mixture of whitefish and shrimp, served with zucchini, boiled potatoes, and carrots. She was thrilled with it.

    Both dinner entrees came with a bowl of Harrira soup, which is the Moroccan version of lentil soup.

    As appetizers, we had a spiced pastry, filled with saffron chicken and nuts, and topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar. They call it a Bastilla, and you can also order a seafood version of it, filled with shrimp and crab, whitefish and vermicelli.

    We ordered some homemade baklava as dessert, and took it back to the hotel. Each piece is about double the size of the baklava wedges available at other places. It was a unique presentation: It avoided the super sweetness of a lot of baklava, and it was complimented with a light sauce of blueberries and strawberries -- enough to heighten the flavor but not so much that it overwhelmed the baklava.

    Wonderful place! I'd back again the next time I find myself in the Denver area.

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  • 2008 | Best Store in Downtown Golden

    Cowtown-ish downtown Golden became a lot more exotic with the unveiling of Paprika. A belly-dance studio and a boutique, the place is one continuous magic carpet ride of slinky, jingly stuff, including reversible sari silk wrap skirts, voluminous harem pants, Gypsy gear and sparkly Rajasthani mirror belts, as well as a thousand and one nights' worth of djembes, doumbeks and sexy shakers, bells and gongs for keeping the beat. More »

  • 2007 | Best Taste of North Africa

    Bastilla and sweetened black coffee at Cafe Paprika: That's the one order that captures the essence of Morocco in particular and North Africa as a whole. Ginger and cumin and saffron, cinnamon and powdered sugar, a billion layers of phyllo dough with shreds of herbed chicken stuck in between, the heat of the coffee on your fingers through the filigreed glass cup -- all of it combines to transport you far from the Denver strip malls and deep into the deserts of the other side of the world. More »

  • 2003 | Best Bastilla

    Bastilla is a Moroccan party food, but there's no reason you can't use it to celebrate everyday life. Made up of several layers of delicate, crisp phyllo dough filled with saffron-spiced chicken, onions, crushed almonds and herbs held together with an egg batter, bastilla is pan-cooked into a round pie and topped with powdered sugar and an ornamental design drawn in ground cinnamon. You may need to recalibrate your tastebuds to fully appreciate the true depth of these last flavors, which... More »

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  • A Rare Bird

    A Rare Bird

    By Jason Sheehan | Thu, January 09, 2003

    One of the best reasons to eat at an ethnic restaurant is to sample another culture relatively risk-free, without the expense, hassle and occasional danger associated with actually traveling to far-flung corners of the globe in search of pigeon... More »

  • A SHORE BET

    A SHORE BET

    By Kyle Wagner | Wed, May 04, 1994

    A restaurant claiming to serve Mediterranean food is in a good position--the menu possibilities are endless when you stake out a territory including such culinary strongholds as France, Italy, North Africa, Spain, Greece and Turkey. Then again,... More »

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Main Menu
Starters
$7.95
Bastilla
bastilla is one of the truly great dishes morocco, and a delicious starter for a festive dinner. several layers of crisp and light puff pastry surround exotic fillings. each bite will melt in your mouth.
 
Chicken
tender saffron chicken, onions, eggs, spices, and mixed nuts. topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
 
Seafood
scallops, shrimp, crab, mahi mahi, vermicelli, mushrooms and spices. served with lemon wedges on a bed of lettuce.
For A Cup $2.50
For A Bowl $3.50
Harrira
harrira is a traditional moroccan soup. an amber-tinted soup with many flavors and textures including lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, fresh herbs and spices, in a flavorful tomato based broth. served with a lemon wedge and dates.
$4.50
Hommos
a rich middle eastern dip of chickpeas, sesame sauce, garlic and lemon juice topped with olive oil and served with warm pita bread.
$4.50
Baba Ghanouj
a creamy combination of roasted eggplant and sesame sauce seasoned with lemon and garlic. drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with paprika, and served with warm pita bread.
$4.50
Falafel
spicy ground chickpeas and fava beans mixed with onion, garlic, cilantro, and middle eastern spices. deep-fried until crisp and golden brown and served with yogurt cucumber mint sauce.
$7.95
Garlic Scampi
fresh shrimp prepared with garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin and oregano. served in a spicy eggplant sauce.
$7.95
Middle East Combination
hommos, baba ghanouj, and falafel. this combination provides an excellent opportunity to sample the rich flavors of the middle east.
Salads
$6.95
Salad Maison
a café paprika specialty. a sumptuous selection of moroccan salads including roasted eggplant, cucumber and tomato salad, marinated carrots, and sliced red beet salad.
$6.95
You May Choose To Add Slices Of Gyros, Chicken, Or Lamb For An Additional Charge Of $1.95
Greek Salad
mixed greens salad with feta cheese, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and olives, tossed in a raspberry balsamic vinaigrette dressing
$6.95
You May Choose To Add Slices Of Gyros, Chicken, Or Lamb For An Additional Charge Of $1.95
Artichoke Heart And Olive Salad
artichoke hearts and a variety of olives served on a bed of mixed greens tossed with a moroccan vinaigrette dressing.
$7.95
Grilled Chicken Salad
marinated grilled chicken breast served on a bed of mixed greens with raspberry balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Are Served Open Faced On Warm Pita Bread With Mixed Greens. Garnished With Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers And Drizzled With Tahini Sauce. Yogurt Cucumber Mint Sauce Is Served On The Side. Seasoned French Fries Served With Sandwich For An Additional Charge Of $1.95.
$6.95
Lamb Shawarma
$6.95
Chicken Shawarma
$6.95
Falafel
$6.95
Merguez
spicy moroccan sausages
$6.95
Gyros
combination of lamb and beef or chicken
$6.95
Paprika Burger
lean ground beef seasoned with cumin, paprika, parsley, and onions
Entrees
All Entrees Served With Either A Cup Of Harrira Or Dinner Salad, And Warm Pita Bread With Lemon Zest Butter.
$11.95
Apricot Chicken
tender chicken breast prepared with fresh ginger, onions, vegetables, apricots and honey. served on a bed of couscous.
$12.95
Lamb Shank
a café paprika specialty. tender lamb shank, slow cooked with onions, vegetables, and raisins in a saffron sauce. served with your choice of basmati saffron rice or couscous.
$13.95
Fish M'schermel
baked marinated fish served atop lentils. ask your server for daily fish selection.
Couscous Entrees
One Of The Truly Great Dishes Of Morocco. Fluffy Grains Of Cream -colored Semolina Steamed Over A Highly Flavored Bouillon Of Vegetables Or Meat. This Skillfully Rolled Semolina Is The Basis Of Several Delicious Dishes. Café Paprika Serves Couscous With Slow Cooked Meats, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Carrots, Zucchini, Onions, And Cabbage. The Flavorful Broth Is Finished With The Addition Of A Few Raisins. And Garbanzo Beans.
$10.95
Vegetarian Couscous
$11.95
Chicken Couscous
$12.95
Merguez Couscous
$12.95
Lamb Couscous
$13.95
Seafood Couscous
shrimp or white fish
Kebab Entrees
Three Marinated Grilled Skewers Served Atop A Bed Of Saffron Basmati Rice Accompanied With Sautéed Vegetables
$10.95
Vegetarian Mchermel
spring vegetables
$11.95
Kefta
lean ground beef
$11.95
Chicken
marinated in yogurt and mustard
$12.95
Merguez
spicy moroccan sausage served atop a bed of lentils or white navy beans
$12.95
Lamb
marinated in olive oil, onions, parsley and fresh spices
$13.95
Shrimp
marinated in oil olive, paprika, garlic and cumin
$13.95
Combination
your choice of three meats
Pasta Entrees
$10.95
Vegetarian Linguini
linguini pasta served with carrots, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers in a tomato basil cream sauce. sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
$11.95
Ziti Chicken
sautéed chicken and vegetables in a tomato basil cream sauce tossed with penne pasta and garnished with parmesan cheese.
$12.95
Seafood Pasta
a mixture of shrimp, crab and other seasonal fresh fish in a white clam sauce tossed with penne pasta.
Tajine Entrees
Tajines Are Wonderfully Aromatic Meat, Poultry, Or Seafood Stews Of Moroccan Cooking. Tajines Are Slow Cooked Which Allows The Flavors Of The Meat, Vegetables, And Broth To Combine For An Amazingly Rich Experience.
$11.95
Chicken
$11.95
Chicken With Preserved Lemons And Olives
$11.95
Chicken With Green Peas And Carrots
$11.95
Chicken With Prunes
$11.95
Kefta
$12.95
Lamb Tfaya Sauce
$12.95
Lamb With Preserved Lemons And Olives
$12.95
Lamb With Prunes
$12.95
Lamb With Green Peas And Carrots
$12.95
Lamb With Artichokes
$13.95
Shrimp
$13.95
Fish With Tomato Sauce
Desserts
$2.50
Ice Cream
$2.95
Baklava
$2.95
Flan
$2.95
M'hencha
a moroccan cake made with almond paste rolled in layers of baked puff pastry
$3.50
White And Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake

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