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Small plates made for sharing. Order a handful, pass them around, and order more of whatever disappears first.

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Mesa Mesa is one of Amsterdam’s favourite spots for tapas Amsterdam, whether you’re after classics, a tapas restaurant in Amsterdam for the evening, or what regulars simply call tapas de Pijp. On the Marie Heinekenplein, our open kitchen and Amsterdam tapas bar work with fresh produce from Spain, served as plates built for sharing.

Sliced steak from the grill on a Mesa Mesa platter

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To start · Para Picar

Aceitunas
Marinated and pickled olives
7
Pan con Aioli2 pieces
Toasted white bread with aioli
4
Pan con Tomateper piece
Toasted crystal bread with tomato
6,5
Pan con Steak Tartarper piece
Toasted crystal bread with steak tartare and sliced Padrón peppers. Supplement: caviar +12,5
13,5
Jamón de Cebo Ibérico
Thinly sliced Iberian ham
14,5
Manchego
Sliced semi-cured Manchego
7,5
Gilda Atúnper piece
A pintxo with pickled green chili pepper, tuna and marinated green olives
5,5
Gilda Boqueronesper piece
A pintxo with pickled green chili pepper, boquerones, salted anchovies and marinated green olives
4,5

Bites · Tapas

Croquetas Serranito3 pieces
Croquettes filled with jamón ibérico and chicken, topped with aioli, Padrón pepper and jamón ibérico
13
Croquetas Mushroom3 pieces
Croquettes filled with mushroom, served with aioli
11,5
Albóndigas
Tender meatballs in a slow-cooked tomato sauce, finished with ajoblanco, parsley and roasted white almonds
13,5
Pintxo Rossiniper piecechef's suggestion
Roasted bread topped with glazed beef and foie gras. Supplement: caviar +12,5
13,5
Gambas Cristalnew
Deep-fried gambas cristal with fried egg and caviar
16,5
Ensaladilla de Tartar de Atún
Spanish potato salad topped with spicy tuna tartare
17,5
Bravas
Classic potatoes with spicy brava sauce
7,5
Pimientos de Padrón
Fried Padrón peppers
8,5

To share · Compartir

Ajoblanco
Ajoblanco with thinly sliced raw tuna, green herb oil, Arbequina olive oil and lemon
13,5
Tortilla con Panceta
Spanish omelette with pancetta. Supplement: caviar +12,5
15
Gambas
Pan-fried gambas in olive oil with garlic and red chili, BBQ green asparagus and lobster foam
23,5
Costillas de Res
Slow-braised beef short rib, finished with a rich sherry glaze and fresh chives
38,5
Chuleta de Vaca
Sirloin beef selection, confit in brown butter and finished on the grill
39,5

Desserts · Postres

Crema Catalana
Traditional Catalan crème brûlée
11,5
Churros
Churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce
9,5
Tarta de Queso
Basque cheesecake
9,5
Torrijas
Spanish toast with cinnamon sugar, tonka bean and vanilla ice cream, and salted caramel
12,5

Our kitchen changes with the seasons, so dishes may vary. Please let our team know about any allergies or dietary wishes. Curious about our Sangria Sunday tapas menu? Check the agenda.

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