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El Meson Details
Partners Chef Hector Ruiz and Restaurateur Erin Ungerman took over El Meson in June of 2003. Their objectives were clear: honor the spirit of South Minneapolis’ beloved locale and work to make it even better.

A “meson” is a typical Spanish place, rustically decorated, serving hearty food and wine. Today El Meson Bistro is a warm and earthy restaurant with a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

The fare is authentic Spanish and Caribbean cuisine that matches that of any meson in the famed Cava Baja neighborhood of Madrid. The produce is fresh and all the food made from scratch every day.		 Website:
elmesonbistro.net

Located in
Lyn-Lake/Uptown Minneapolis

3450 Lyndale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55408

612-822-8062

Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm
Sunday 4:00pm-8:30pm
Lunch Buffet
Monday-Friday
11:00am-3:00pm
Sample Menu
MENU
Entradas
Croquetas Cubanas - $8.95
Cuban style shrimp croquetas served over a roasted pineapple-habanero salsa, topped with a siracha-cilantro aioli and grilled red onions

Calamares - $8.95
Citrus crusted calamari rings with a chipotle cilantro aioli.
Platanitos - $8.95
A choice of thin slices of fried green plantains or Tostones, twice fried plantains, served with a classic Puerto Rican sauce, and a avocado mojo sauce
Ceviche - $11.95
A South American Style Ceviche served with Shrimp, Scallops, Fish and Calamari in a lime serrano sauce and fried plantains(Tostones)
Ensaladas
Caribeña - $7.95
Mixed greens and baby spinach topped with strawberries, cucumbers, pineapple and spicy pecans, tossed in blood orange vinaigrette.

Yucca - $7.95
Yucca served over a bed of greens with an onion, tomato and garlic dressing.
Dominicana - $7.95
Slices of yellow and red tomatoes, avocado and grilled onions, topped with queso fresco, chili oil and tamarind glaze.
Arroz
Our delicious rice dishes are in the classic style of Puerto Rican cuisine
Arroz con Pollo - $13.95
Rice with chicken, one of El Meson’s most popular dishes.

Arroz con Mariscos - $15.95
Rice with sautéed shrimp, fish, crabmeat, calamari and mussels.


Entrees
Pollo Jamaiquino - $15.95
Slices of chicken sautéed with a spicy curry sauce, sliced onions, red peppers, mushrooms and garlic, garnished with green peas and cilantro, served with rice.

Pescado Caribe - $18.95
Pan seared filet of red snapper in Jamaican seasonings, served over a mofongo of yucca with Chicharon (smoked bacon) in a lemon butter sauce, topped with a mango salsa.
Carne a la Brava - $18.95
Piementon crusted beef medallions served with a Valencia rice, braised fingerling potatoes, sauteed artichoke hearts and chorizo, in a tempranillo demi glaze, topped with a serrano crisp.
Asado - $17.95
Grilled pork tenderloin served on a tandoori-fennel ragout with sour cream mashed potatoes and a creamy asparagus sauce.

Carne Frita con Mofongo - $15.95
Pieces of pork tenderloin sautéd with onions and red wine, served with smashed plantains in a classic Puerto Rican sauce.

Camarones al Ajillo - $16.95
Shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter and served with fried plantains (tostones).
Camarones Enchillados - $15.95
Spicy sautéed shrimp in a Creole sauce with a blend of vegetables, served with rice.
Pescado - $19.95
Grilled Corvina served over a coconut risotto with sauteed greens, cherry tomatoes, in a ginger curry sauce topped with a pineapple salsa.
Conchas - $19.95
Pan Seared curry dusted sea scallops served with a coconut/spinach/mango risotto, sauteed greens, in a lemon butter sauce, topped with a pineapple salsa.
Casarola de Mariscos - $22.95
Savory seafood casserole including shrimp, fish, scallops, crab claws, mussels and crabmeat, and calamari, sautéed in a saffron sauce.

Paella Valencia - $55.00
A traditional Spanish paella made with saffron rice, lobster, shrimp, crab claws, mussels, calamari, fish, pork, chicken and sausage. Prep time 45 minutes.

Paella Marinera - $65.00
A seafood paella made with saffron rice, shrimp, crab claws, crabmeat, mussels, scallops, fish and calamari. Prep time 45 minutes.

Gusto español Tapas menu
Zetas - $7.95
Roasted baby mushrooms stuffed with gorgonzola, asparagus, roasted red peppers in a yellow tomato cream sauce

Aceitunas . . . Tapa 3.95 Ración - $6.95
A delicious assortment of Spanish olives.
Cantapalitos - $6.95
Grilled mini Chorizo sausages served with sautéed artichoke hearts & sweet onions in a warm vinaigrette.
Plato Iberico - $12.95
An assortment of Spanish meats & olives served with slices of Manchego cheese.

Gambas al Ajillo - $7.95
Shrimp sautéed with white wine, garlic & parsley.
Vieiras - $6.95
Pan seared scallops served in a caper parsley olive oil.



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