Elia Cafe Tapas Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Elia Cafe Tapas Bar, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Bryan, TX. This eatery offers a vibrant menu steeped in Spanish tradition, featuring inventive tapas that promise to tantalize your taste buds. Signature dishes like Albondigas (Spanish meatballs) and Paella Mixta, crafted with saffron bomba rice and an array of seafood, highlight its authentic flavors.
For those seeking lighter fare, the Patatas Bravas and Tomate Y Mozzarella provide refreshing options. Don’t miss out on the immersive beverage menu featuring handcrafted cocktails like The Marbella and a selection of wines, perfectly complementing your meal.
The warm atmosphere and attentive service, as noted by patrons, create an inviting space for both casual lunches and special occasions. Visit Elia Cafe Tapas Bar to relish a unique culinary experience you won’t soon forget!
Dinner Menu
Tomato Basque
A savory fusion of fresh tomatoes and vegetables simmered into a classic tomato bisque with a Spanish twist -basque style
Classic Caesar
Grilled caesar with no short-cuts. Romaine lettuce topped with a creamy house-made caesar dressing, grilled chicken, and house made croutons
Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
Colorful beet salad, tossed with arugula, mandarin orange, goat cheese crumbs, with our house-made orange Dijon dressing
Spanish Garlic Soup
Basque garlic soup with soft poached quail eggs and smoked paprika croutons
Gambas Al Ajillo
Fresh shrimp sauteed in garlic, white wine, lemon, butter and olive oil
Chipirones
Fried calamari with a side of our house aioli
Albondigas
Spanish meatballs served with our roasted red pepper romeseco sauce
Vieiras En Su Concha
Pan seared scallops in a white wine and garlic butter reduction - served on the half shell
Pimientos Al Padron
Blistered shishito peppers, topped with black sea salt
Setas De Cardo Imperiales
Sliced and sauteed King Trumpeter Mushrooms in white wine, lemon and garlic butter
Patatas Bravas
Roasted potatoes in salsa brava and quindio ailoi
Empanadas De Carne
Perfected over generations. Abuelita's original recipe - with a dash of the Caribbean
Caracoles De Borgona
Elia's favorite escargot recipe. A special blend of garlic, shallots and parsley butter
Tabla Iberica
Charcuterie board composed of some of Spain's most delectable produce. Made for sharing!
Tortilla Espanola
traditional Spanish omelet made with sauteed onions and pan fried potatoes
Datiles Rellenos
Hot honey bacon wrapped dates with goat and gourmet French cheese
Croquetas De Jamon
Authentic Spanish croquettes made with bechamel and serrano ham.
Chorizos A La Sidra
Spanish sausage bites cooked in cider
Paella Mixta
Spain's most iconic dish. Saffron bomba rice with a succulent combination of shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, chicken, ham and sausage
Crocante De Nuez
Pecan encrusted chicken breast sauteed with white wine, atop a deliciously sweet fig sauce. Served with our chef's vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes.
Milanesa De Ternera
Wienerschnitzel (breaded veal cutlets) served with Austrian potatoes and a simple side salad. Don't forget the Lemon!
Costillas De Cordero
French lamb chops with our signature cranberry rosemary demi glace, accompanied with roasted potatoes and broccolini
Salmon
Seared Atlantic Salmon filet with a lemon butter white wine sauce, served with home-made creamy mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus
Bistec De Solomillo
Beef tenderloin wrapped with Iberian bacon, topped with Jack Daniels portobello demi sauce. Served with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and blackened shrimp.
Pasta Campera
Fettucine pasta in chipotle cream sauce with garlic, sundried tomatoes, spinach, red onions, and beef tenderloin.
Chuleta De Lomo
14 oz ribeye steak on a bed of peppercorn demi glace, accompanied with loaded mashed potatoes and chef's veggies
Pato A Punto De Caramelo
Seared seasoned duck breast with a duo of balsamic and orange toffee sauces, served with mashed potatoes and broccolini
Mahi Canario
Mahi Mahi filet topped with fresh cucumber and pineapple pico, served with wild rice and broccolini.
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Traditional Basque cheesecake, bruleed tableside
Pastel De Chocolate
Warm...Chocolate...Cake!!! With a side of ice-cream
Crema Catalana
The original vanilla creme brulee
Flor De Sevilla
Almond crisps filled with limoncello mascarpone cream, and mixed macerated berries
Tomato Basque
A savory fusion of fresh tomatoes and vegetables simmered into a classic tomato bisque with a Spanish twist -basque style
Spanish Garlic Soup
Basque garlic soup with soft poached quail eggs and smoked paprika croutons
Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
Colorful beet salad, tossed with arugula, mandarin orange, goat cheese crumbs, with our house-made orange Dijon dressing
Tomate Y Mozzarella
Tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, greens tossed in a Sherry vinaigrette, Spanish olives, herb and smoked paprika oil
Elia Cobb Salad
Romaine lettuce and mixed greens tossed with a creamy Sherry dressing with diced tomatoes. bleu cheese, farm fresh duck eggs, diced chicken, bacon, avocado, shisito peppers, and pickled onions
Classic Caesar
Grilled caesar with no short-cuts. Romaine lettuce topped with a creamy house-made caesar dressing, bacon, grilled chicken, and house made croutons
Jamon Y Huevo De Pato
Local poached duck eggs, shaved Spanish jamon, roasted beet relish, greens tossed with smoked paprika and pickled onions
Soup And Salad Combo
Choice of our Tomato Basque or our Soup of the Day, along with our Caesar or Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Milanesa De Pollo
Open faced pan fried chicken sandwich with Sherry wine sauce, garlic aioli and shredded greens tossed with tomatoes and grated Manchego cheese
Avocado Toast
Open-faced toasted bread, garlic and roasted red pepper aiolis, avocado, soft poached local duck egg, tomato and smoked paprika oil
Elia Bacon Grilled Cheese
Garlic aioli, bacon, muenster and Manchego cheeses grilled to perfection. Served with a cup of tomato basque soup
Albonedigas Abiertas
Open-faced Spanish meatball sandwich in romesco sauce with mozzarella cheese, herb oil, parsley, and grated Manchego cheese
Salmon BLT
Garlic aioli, avocado, seared salmon, bacon, and shredded greens tossed with tomato and pickled onions
Bocadillo De Cochinillo
Braised pulled pork sandwich with pickled pepperoncini peppers, and a zesty BBQ sauce.
Empanadas
Beef empanadas with garlic and roasted red pepper aiolis. Served with shredded greens and tomatoes in Sherry vinaigrette. Add patatas bravas for 1.50
Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
Fried mac & cheese topped with pulled pork, brava sauce, sundried tomato relish, parsley, and smoked paprika oil
Gambas In Angel Hair
Shrimp cooked with bacon and red pepper flakes in a Sherry wine sauce with parmesan and parsley
Quesadilla
Pulled pork and muenster cheese quesadilla cooked in smoked paprika oil with pickled onions, and shredded greens tossed with dried tomato relish
Paella Mixta
Saffron bomba rice with a delightful combination of shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, chicken, and pork
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Traditional Basque cheesecake, bruleed tableside
Pastel De Chocolate
Warm...Chocolate...Cake!!! With a side of ice-cream
Crema Catalana
The original vanilla creme brulee
Flor De Sevilla
Almond crisp filled with limoncello mascarpone cream and mixed berries
Chipirones
Fried Calamari with our red pepper aioli.
Gambas Al Ajillo
Fresh shrimp sauteed in garlic, white wine, lemon, butter and olive oil
Patatas Bravas
Roasted potatoes in brava sauce and garlic aioli
Albondigas
Spanish meatballs served with our roasted red pepper romeseco sauce
Croquetas De Jamon Y Queso
Serrano ham and a blend of Spanish cheeses topped with quindio aioli, fried to crispy perfection
Setas De Cardo Imperiales
King trumpeter mushrooms in white wine and garlic
Lunch
Bar and Mocktail Menu
Malaga Cosmo
Ketel One vodka, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, cranberryJuice and lime
Rio Tinto
Our house aperitif! Lillet and Aperol combine with house made stawberry bitters, with a blanket of grapefruit juice
Sangria
Rioja wine, brandy, fruits and juices left marinating foran extended period of time. Your choice of Red, White, Pink or SeasonalSANGRIA FLIGHT - 20
San Sebastian
Tito's Vodka, fresh lime juice, simple syrup,topped with Rioja wine
The Hemmingway
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Disarronno Amarettoorange juice
La Playa
El Jimador Tequila, jalapeno, agave, lime juice, blue curacao
Marina Grande
Pampero Anniverasrio rum, melon liquor, limoncello, shaken with muddled cucumber and mint
Spanish 75
Bombay Sapphire Gin, St Germaine, simple syrup,lemon juice, topped with Spanish Cava
Flocs Cava
Cava, Spain NVMild green apple and citrus forward with a vanilla finish
Tintero Moscato
Moscato dAsti, Italy 2022Sweet and tangy notes of pear and peach
Naveran Cava
Dama, Cava, Spain 2021Medium bodied, chardonnay undertones
Gardet Pink Champagne
Brut, Rose, Chingy les Roses, FR. 2021Lightly structured crisp apple and spices
Pinol
Rain de Raim Granacha Blanca, Spain 2022Old vine, white stonefruit
Border Rows
Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy / 2022Light bodied and crisp
Oro De Castilla
Verdejo, Rueda, Spain 2021Buttery and relaxed with a hint of Meyer Lemon
Knuttle
Chardonnay, Russian River, CA 2021Full bodied rich and creamy caramel
Leefield Station
Sauv. Blanc, Marlborough, NZ 2021Gooseberry, lime, and passionfruit
Columna
Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 2022Sharp lemon zest, grapefruit, and honeycomb
Dampt Freres
Vielles Vignes, Chablis, France 2021Medium bodied with rich pear and nectarine
Liquid Geography
Rosado (Rose), Bierzo, Spain 2022Dry, strawberries, red currant, white pepper
Apatalgua
Pinot Noir, San Antonio Valley, Chile 2020Cherries, raspberries, and oak
Flaco Tinto
Tempranillo, Madrid, Spain 2021Smooth and silky with pleasant tannins
Torremoron
100% Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2021Black fruit, pepper, and smokey minerals
La Antigua
Classico, Crianza, Rioja, Spain 2013Red berries, candied flowers, vanilla
Jan Petit
Costers Del Segre, Spain 2018Dry yet spicy plum, cranberry, and black tea
Schooler Nolan
Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills, WA 2020Pepper, blackberry, and cherry tannins
Munana Tres Cepas
Tempranillo, Cabernet, Petit Verdot 2018Toasted oak, vanilla, and powerful spice
Marques De Riscal
Rioja, Spain / 2019White currant, green apple, and lemon zest
Anne Amie
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 2022Red cherry, clove, and fig
Xanadu
Cabernet Sauv. Australia 2019Layered blackcurrant, tobacco, and plum
Kermit Lynch
Cuvee Kermit, Cotes-du-Rhone, France 2020Earthy and leathery with a hint of cherry
DAC
Tinto, Red Blend, Dao, Portugal 2018Silky tannins, red fruit, crushed herbs and an earthy finish
Aney
Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France 2015Herbaceous, medium bodied, dark plum, and cedar
Darmes Lane 1621
Cabernet Sauv, Napa Valley, CA. 2020Boysenberry, oak, and vanilla
B-Wise Wisdom
Propriety Red,, Red Blend, Sonoma, CA. 2019Raspberry jam, cinnamon, sandalwood, and warm minerals
Miller Lite
Shiner Bock
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter
Stella Artois
Modelo
Estrella Spanish Lager
Daura Damm Spanish IPA
Hey I'm Walkin Here
Crown Royale immersed in a nutty sherry and shaken into a New York style sour, topped with tempranillo
Dancing Churro
Kettle One, vanilla, and churro liquor shaken into a martini glass
Limoncello
Chilled Carvalla Limoncello
Fig Fall Fashioned
A 48 hour fig infused Woodford Reserve based New Fashioned
Sherry Bomb
Oloroso Don Nuno sherry dressed with 3 Luxardo cherries
Aperol Spritz
A classic way to compliment your dining experience
Carajillo
Spanish Liquor 43 with espresso
Spanish Coffee
Espresso, Spanish brandy, Kahlua, and orange liquor,shaken to perfection into a caramelized sugar rimmed glass
Espresso Chocolate Martini
Tito's vodka infused in Abuelita's hot cocoa with a shot of espresso and a soft kick of cayenne pepper
Arroz Con Leche
A delicious caffeinated mimic and nod to the classic Spanish pudding
El Conquistador
Citrus and pomegranate join forces to plant the Spanish Flag
La Rambla
Pisco, grapefruit, and elderflower liqueur
La Palma
A compact take on an amaretto sour with a Spanish twist
La Salle Sunrise
A non-alcoholic upside down sunrise paying homage to Downtown's favorite remodeled hotel
Berry Beso
Enjoy this sweet kiss of strawberry shortcake
The Marbella
A bright and gingery take on the classic dark and stormy
Rip-Tide
Blueberry, Citrus twist on a white hurricane
Don Quixote
A mock Old Fashioned that thinks its the real thing
Tomato Basque
A savory fusion of fresh tomatoes and vegetables simmered into a classic tomato bisque with a Spanish twist -basque style
Spanish Garlic Soup
Basque garlic soup with soft poached quail eggs and smoked paprika croutons
Tomate Y Mozzarella
Tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, greens tossed in a Sherry vinaigrette, Spanish olives, herb and smoked paprika oil
Elia Cobb Salad
Romaine lettuce and mixed greens tossed with a creamy Sherry dressing with diced tomatoes. bleu cheese, farm fresh duck eggs, diced chicken, bacon, avocado, shisito peppers, and pickled onions
Classic Caesar
Grilled caesar with no short-cuts. Romaine lettuce topped with a creamy house-made caesar dressing, grilled chicken, and house made croutons
Elia Jamon Salad
Fresh mixed greens with poached locally-farm raised-duck eggs. Topped with shaved Spanish Serrano ham and roasted beet relish, and is all tossed with smoked paprika olive oil and pickled onions.
Milanesa De Pollo
Open-faced pan fried chicken sandwich with sherry wine sauce, garlic aioli and shredded greens tossed with tomatoes and grated Manchego cheese.
Elia Bacon Grilled Cheese
Garlic aioli, bacon, muenster and Manchego cheeses grilled to perfection. Served with a cup of tomato basque soup
Bocadillo De Cochinillo
Braised pulled-pork sandwich with pickled pepperoncini peppers and a gently spicy BBQ sauce on toasted sourdough bread
Salmon BLT
Garlic aioli, avocado, seared salmon, bacon, and shredded greens tossed with tomato and pickled onions
Basque Toast
The Spanish French ToastBread dipped in creme brulee, griddled and stacked with a top of fresh pastry creme, toasted almonds, and powdered sugar. A side of hot honey espresso bacon accompanies this fine brunch tradition.
Huevos Rotos
Roasted potatoes and Serrano ham skillet, with our signature romesco sauce, all under juicy poached eggs.
Eggs Benedict
Our saffron infused take ono the original Eggs Benny recipe from New York City.
Monte Cristo
Jamon and manchego cheese sandwich, dipped in egg and served with hot honey espresso bacon, fig jam, and powdered sugar.
Huevo Tostada
Fried corn tortilla stacked with scrambled eggs. dried tomato pico. muenster cheese, and filled with a blend of mushrooms and onions.
Elia's Omelette
A fluffy egg omelet with melted muenster cheese, filled with a blend of mushrooms and onions; accompanied with a side of patatas bravas.
Avocado Toast
Open-faced toasted bread, garlic and roasted red pepper aiolis, avocado, soft poached local duck egg, tomato and smoked paprika oil
Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
Fried mac & cheese topped with pulled pork, brava sauce, sundried tomato relish, parsley, and smoked paprika oil
Tortilla Espanola
Classic Spanish potato omelet with patatas bravas or fruit on the side.
Quesadilla
Pulled pork and muenster cheese quesadilla cooked in smoked paprika oil with pickled onions, and shredded greens tossed with dried tomato relish
Paella Mixta
Mar y tierra or Mixta, Spain's most popular paella. A succulent combination of seafood and meats cooked to perfection