Monday, January 30, 2012

Tapéo

Authentic Spanish Tapas Style Cuisine on Newbury Street.

I went here for my birthday with my boyfriend and a few girlfriends. Before making a reservation I spoke with the manager who sent me a list of their gluten free item. I studied abroad in Spain and LOVE Spanish Tapas and I had been dying to try this restaurant so I was thrilled when I got a long list of gf tapas.

Located on Newbury, Tapeo offers outside seating, when the weather is nice (unfortunately for us it was a bit cold in June). The menu is constantly being updated and seasonal specials are always changing. For these you have to ask your server which are gf.

The drinks are so good. I loved the Sangria, it reminded me of Spain :) It's hard to find ''real, authentic sangria" but they make it well. The Margaritas are also delicious and strong! (hey! it was my birthday I was allowed two drinks.)
I didn't try one thing I didn't like. We ordered a bunch of tapas for everyone to share and every single bite of food was devoured from our table.

The only bad part of the whole night was our server, he was rude and not attentive. The managers were great, the bus boys constantly filled my water glass (thank you very much!) and the chefs knew what they were doing when it came to gluten free foods.


One more thing, if you eat downstairs at the bar the tapas as $5, every day, all day. The bar only has 10 stools. I am not sure if the menu is the same or different or a limited offering of the full menu, as we did not eat in the bar and I only heard other customers talking about this.

Location: 266 Newbury Street  Boston, MA 02116
Website: http://www.tapeo.com/


Gluten Free Items

Plato Mixto – Manchego Cheese, Cured Ham, Roasted Red Peppers & Olives
Tortilla EspañolaEgg, Potato, Onion Omelette
Ensalada MixtaMixed Greens, Hearts of Palm, Beets, House Vinaigrette
Pimientos AsadosRoasted Red Peppers
Aceitunas AlinadasMarinated Olives
Gambas al Ajillo – Sizzling Garlic Shrimp
Vieras al AzafranScallops in Saffron Cream
Pollo al AjilloGarlicky Chicken
Pechuga AnaluzaGrilled Chicken Breast w/ Saffron, Ginger, White Wine Sauce
Pato BraseadoRoasted Duckling w/ Berry Sauce
Costillitas de VacaBeef Short Rib in Rioja Wine Sauce
GorditasPrunes stuffed w/ Goat Cheese & Wrapped in Bacon
Chuletillas Baby Lamb Chops w/ Apricot Sauce
Lomito al CabralesPork Tenderloin w/ Blue Goat Cheese & Mushrooms
SolomilloBeef Tenderloin w/ Pimento
Butifarras con BrevasPork Sausage w/ Figs
Chorizo a la PlanchaGrilled Spanish Sausage
Setas al AjilloSauteed Portobello Mushrooms
Alcachofas SalteadasSauteed Artichoke Hearts
Queso de Cabra MontanesBaked Goat Cheese w/ Tomato & Basil
Patatas BravasBaby Potatoes w/ Piquant Tomato & Ali Oli Sauces