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11920 Westheimer Houston, TX 77077

281-531-5569 

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  • Spanish
    Fri 11am-12am, Sun 11am-9pm, Tue-Thu 11am-11pm, Sat 5:30pm-12am
    $$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash
  • Casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Fireplace
    Brunch, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch
    Live Entertainment
  • Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available
Description

World-class paella made with housemade chorizo is the main attraction here. At dinnertime, they turn out another giant pan of fresh paella every 40 minutes. But there's also a great selection of hot and cold tapas and some interesting Spanish wines on hand. Live entertainment is offered on weekends.







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  • 2008 | Best Tapas

    Serving classic tapas and sangria, Rioja is a standard among Spanish restaurants in Houston. It is pretty much a no-brainer that when you go to Rioja, you're going to get some pretty badass tapas, like the house-made chorizo or the fried shrimp with smoked paprika. Rioja serves good-size proportions of authentic, well-made tapas, reasonably priced and made with fresh ingredients. But the kicker is you can wash them down with an amazing sangria. In a nutshell, this place is perfect for... More »

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    houstonpressbestof | Houston, TX | 132 Reviews

    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Serving classic tapas and sangria, Rioja is a standard among Spanish restaurants in Houston. It is pretty much a no-brainer that when you go to Rioja, you're going to get some pretty badass tapas, like the house-made chorizo or the fried shrimp with smoked paprika. Rioja serves good-size proportions of authentic, well-made tapas, reasonably priced and made with fresh ingredients. But the kicker is you can wash them down with an amazing sangria. In a nutshell, this place is perfect for getting borracho and having some handy snacks to take care of you.

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Main Menu
Sopas / Soups
$11.95
Fabada Asturiana
white bean soup from asturias with homemade chorizo, imported morcilla, and pork
$9.95
Sopa De Mariscos
seasonal, mixed seafood soup
$5.95
“pucherillo” Sopa De Ajo
garlic soup with serrano ham and a poached egg
Ensaladas / Salads
$3.95
Ensalada Mixta
romaine lettuce, cucumber and tomato salad with a house vinaigrette
$5.95
Ensalada Española
mixta with white asparagus, manchego cheese, tomato, onions, and hard boiled eggs topped with a house vinaigrette
$11.95
Ensalada De Salmon A La Parrilla
seared sushi grade salmon on top of romain lettuce, tomatoes, onions white asparagus, manchego cheese. topped with a garlic vinaigrette
Hot Tapas- Meat
$8.95
Costillitas De Buey
"prime" beef short ribs. cross cut and grilled
$12.95
Medallon De Solomillo Rociado Con Crema De Cabrales, Manchego Y Brandy Sobre Champiñones Al Jerez
"certified angus beef" petite beef tenderloin drizzled with a manchego, cabrales and brandy cream sauce sitting on a bed of mushrooms
$9.95
Solomillo De Cerdo Moruno
grilled pork tenderloin medallions marinated in spanish smoked papria and garlic served with saffron infused valencia rice
$12.95
Pincho De Solomillo
grilled “certified angus beef” tenderloin skewers marinated in spanish spices
$7.95
Empanadas De Picadillo
empanadas stuffed with beef, caramalized onions, red bell peppers, tomatoes and olives
$7.95
Terrina De Cordero, Patatas, Y Cebollas Confitadas
layers of roasted lamb and sliced potatoes, topped with a sherry reduction sauce and caramalized onions
$7.95
Caldereta De Cordero A La Rioja
tender leg of lamb in a rioja wine, garlic tomato and red bell pepper stew
$8.95
New..pollo Al Manchego Y Tomate Frito
grilled chicken topped with tomato sauce and broiled manchego cheese, served on a bed of roasted potatoes
$12.95
Pincho De Solomillo
grilled beef tenderloin skewers marinated in spanish paprika and rioja wine
$6.95
Chorizo Casero Asado
grilled homemade chorizo served on toasted baquette slices
$6.95
Chorizo Casero A La Rioja
homemade chorizo simmered in rioja wine served over roasted potatoes
$7.95
Morcilla Frita Con Pure De Pera Confitada
fried black spanish sausage with a sweet pear puree
$8.95
Callos A La Madrileña
classic madrid style tripe stew
$5.95
Croquetas De Jamón
serrano ham croquettes
Hot Tapas- Vegetable
$6.95
Esparragos A La Plancha
seared baby green asparagus
$6.95
Champiñones Al Ajillo Con Jerez
mushrooms sauteed in garlic, sherry and olive oil
$6.95
Espinacas A La Catalana
spinach sautéed with pine nuts, roasted garlic, raisins and topped with manchego cheese
$4.95
Tortilla Española
typical spanish potato, onion, and egg omelet
$8.95
Queso De Cabra Gratinado, Bañado En Salsa Romesco Y Roceado Con Caramelo De Piñones At Oport
broiled goat cheese and romesco dip drizzled with a pine nut and port infused caramel
$4.95
Patatas Bravas
roasted potatoes sautéed in a piquant tomato sauce
$5.95
Patatas Bravas Con Huevo Frito
patatas bravas served with a fried egg on top
Cold Tapas
$9.95
Salpicon De Cangrejo Azul De Florida En Vinagreta
blue florida crab tartar marinated in a spanish vinaigrette
$12.95
Plato De Quesos Surtidos
cheese platter "manchego, cabrales, goat cheese"
$7.95
Boquerones Aliniados
fresh spanish anchovies marinated in vinegar, xv olive oil, garlic
$7.95
Pa'amb Tomaquet
toasted baguette topped with serrano ham and a garlic, tomato, and olive oil spread
$4.95
Patatas Ali-oli
potato salad mixed with home-made ali-oli
$2.95
Almendras Fritas
roasted salted almonds
$9.95
Esparragos Blancos Envueltos Con Jamon Serrano
white asparagus from navarra rolled in serrano ham drizzled with rosemary infused xv olive oil
$9.95
Jamon Serrano
spanish serrano ham
$9.95
Mousse De De Salmon Ahumado
smoked salmon, green peppercorn and brandy mouse
$5.95
Huevos Rellenos
deviled eggs with shrimp stuffing on top of a red bell pepper ali-oli sauce
$3.95
Aceitunas Aliñadas
house marinated and cracked green olives
Hot Tapas-seafood
$12.95
Vieiras Gigantes Sobre Crema De Cabrales, Gratinadas Con Manchego
giant scallops on a bed of a cabrales cream sauce broiled with manchego cheese
$7.95
Sepia A La Parrilla
grilled calamari steak topped with roasted garlic
$7.95
Calamares Fritos "a La Romana"
fried calamari served with ali-oli on the side
$7.95
Gambas En Gabardina
fried shrimp drizzled with smoked paprika served over french fries.
$8.95
Gambas Al Ajillo
sauteed shrimp in garlic and olive oil
$9.95
Empanadas De Cangrejo Y Merluza Sobre Salsa Romesco
crab empanadas served over romesco sauce
$9.95
Salmon A La Parrilla Sobre Crema De Piquillo, Rociado Con Salsa De Ajete
grilled "sushi grade" salmon on a bed of piquillo cream sauce drizzled with a garlic, xv olive oil, parsley sauce.
$8.95
Pimientos Piquillo Rellenos De Bacalao
stuffed piquillo peppers with cod béchamel, served over a roasted pepper and tomato cream sauce
$7.95
Mejillones En Salsa Verde
mussels sauteed with an andalusian sherry, garlic, parsley and caramelized onions
$5.95
Sardinas A La Plancha
seared portuguese sardines
Entree
$17.95
Paella Mixta
2004 & 2005 “1st place houston international paella festival” prawns, shrimp, mussels, calamari, chicken and home-made chorizo
$22.95
Chuletitas De Cordero Asadas Con Patatas Fritas
grilled baby lamb chops served with french fries dusted with smoked paprika
$19.95
Bacalao A La Vasca
fresh cod cooked in a white wine sauce with white asparagus tips, peas and mussels
$25.95
Fileton De Solomillo Roceado Con Crema De Cabrales, Manchego Y Brandy Con Champiñones Al Jerez Y Patatas Frita
10oz "certified angus beef" tenderloin drizzled with a manchego, cabrales cheese and brandy cream sauce sitting on a bed of sherry mushrooms served with french fries dusted with smoked paprika
$19.95
Lenguado Fresco Sobre Salsa Romesco Y Arroz De Azafrán
seared fresh flounder on top of romesco sauce and seafood infused saffron rice romesco sauce: lightly spicy roasted red bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and pureed almonds
$16.95
Pollo At Manchego Y Tomate Frito
grilled chicken topped with tomato sauce and broiled manchego cheese, served on a bed of roasted potatoes
Product - Imported & Homemade Spanish Food
Lb $9.95
Homemade Chorizo
grade a leg meat, no trimmings, smoked paprika
Lb $8.95
Homemade Ali-oli
made with xv olive oil
Lb $12.95
Homemade Romesco Sauce
Lb $10.95
Homemade Tomato/ Red Bell Pepper Sauce
2.2lb $9.95
Original Valencia Paella Rice
8oz $9.95
Pimenton De La Vera
smoked, sweet
Lb $9.95
Merluza Whole Body 4 Avg
no head, clean
12oz $9.95
White Asparagus Navarra "dantza"
13.75oz $9.95
Piquillo Peppers
(fire roasted) "cefalu"
Lb $12.95
Manchego Cheese 6 Month Reserve "hermanos Felici"
8oz $5.95
Morcilla Cebolla
1oz $49.95
Spanish Saffron "antonio Garcia"
Product - Imported Spanish Kitchen Supplies
6 Portion $24.95
Paella Pan
perfect size for home use
4.75” X 1.19” $3.95
Spanish Cazuelas
terra cota dish
5.15” X 1.19” $4.95
Spanish Cazuelas
terra cota dish
Special Order $60.00
Porron
artisan hand blown
Postre / Dessert
$6.95
Tocino Del Cielo
dessert from heaven - carmalized egg yolks. a delicacy from spain!
$7.95
Queso De Burgos Con Membrillo Hechos En Casa
homemade soft cows milk cheese served with homemade sweet quince jelly
$4.95
Pera A La Rioja
poached pears in a rioja wine sauce
$4.95
Flan
egg custard
$4.95
Tarta De Chocolate
flourless chocolate cake
$4.95
Natillas
a creamy custard with a caramelized crust

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