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Our Menus.

Our new To Go Menu offerings are already receiving great reviews. You’ll find our pairing suggestions with each menu item, but by all means, have fun trying out new combinations. If you like the way it tastes, then it’s the right pairing. 

Our Food

Vara DINING

tapas frias

Popcorn

Truffle Oil, Sea Salt, Shaved Manchego, Thyme

4.5

 

Jamón Y Chips

House Potato Chips, Jamón Serrano, Citrus Zest

12

 

Gildas

Boquerones, Pickled Pepper, Marinated Olive

6

 

Pan Con Tomate

Ciabatta, Garlic, Heirloom Tomato

8

 

Braised Beet Salad

Arugula Goat Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Marcona Almonds, Cava Vinaigrette

9

 

Piquillo Pepper Confit

Goat Cheese, Toasted M'tucci's Bread

10

 

Crudité

Raw and Pickled Seasonal Vegetables, Chile Oil, Olive Aioli

12

 

Beef Tartare

Certified Angus Filet, Black Garlic Aioli, Capers, Quail Egg, Crisp Lavash

16

 

Tapas Platter

Rotating Selection of Meat and Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Pistachios, Olives, Toasted M'tucci's Bread

20

 

 

 

 

tapas calientes

Papas Bravas

Spicy Fried Potatoes, Chipotle Aioli, Crisp Chorizo, Rosemary

6.5

 

Citrus Roasted Asparagus

Sea Salt, Chile Oil

7

 

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Sherry Vinegar, Salsa Balsamica

8

Add Chorizo +1

 

Fried Green Chile Bombas

Bomba Rice, Shrimp, Chorizo, Green Chile Saffron Aioli

9

 

Lamb Merguez

Lamb Sausage, Brandy Mustard, Pickled Red Onion

10

 

Albondigas

Certified Angus Beef and Pork Meatballs, Manchego Cheese, Spicy Heirloom, Tomato Ragout

11

 

Gambas al Ajillo

Marinated Shrimp, Salsa Seca Crunch

13

 

Vara Paella

Saffron Bomba Rice, Chicken, Chorizo, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Saffron Aioli

40

 

 

 

postre

leche frita

Fried Milk Custard, Seasonal Berries, Taragon Cream

7

 

Chocolate Flan Cake

Ancho Chile, Candied Orange

9

 

Tables are reserved for two hours.
At this time we are unable to split checks for parties of six or more. Thank you for your understanding.

Consuming raw or undercooked meets, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of food borne illness

VARA WINERY & DISTILLERY

315 Alameda Blvd. NE.  Albuquerque, NM 87113 
505.898.6280

reservations recommended


Our Wines
 

VARA WINES
AVAILABLE DAILY
 

WinesGlass / Bottle

Apertif

VIÑA CARDINAL – NM12 / 32
Vermut Seco8 / 20
Vermut Seco 375 ML13
Vermut Dulce8 / 20
Vermut Dulce 375 ML13
Vermut Añejo Dulce10 / 26
Vermut Añejo Dulce 375 ML17

Red

Garnacha 2019 Esp9 / 20
Cariñena 2019 ESP14 / 34
Tempranillo 2019 ESP9 / 20
Monastrell 2018 USA12/ 30
Garnacha Reserva 2018 ESP46

Rosado

Garnacha Rosado 2019 Esp9 / 20

Sparkling

Silverhead Brut Cava Esp9 / 20
Silverhead Brut Cava Esp 375 ML13
Silverhead Brut Reserva Esp10 / 23
Silverhead Brut Rosado Esp10 / 23

White

Viura 2019 Esp9 / 20
Albariño 2020 USA12 / 30

Sangria

Sangria

Sangria Tinto 1.75 LITER9 / 49

 

Wine Cocktails

Silverhead Escape9

Silverhead Brut Cava, ginger, lime, jalapeño

Silverhead Kir Royal9

Silverhead Brut Cava, pomegranate, raspberry

Sweet & Seco9

Vermut Dulce, Vermut Seco, orange twist

Vara Spritz10

Vermut Seco, Vermut Dulce, Silverhead Brut Cava, lemon twist

Wine Flights

includes 2 oz of each wine

Vara Wine Flight #0012

Select any four wines

Vara Wine Flight #0112

Silverhead Brut Cava
Silverhead Brut Rosado
Silverhead Brut Reserva Cava
Viña Cardinal – NM

Vara Wine Flight #0212

Viura 2019
Garnacha Rosado 2019
Garnacha 2019 ESP
Tempranillo 2019 ESP

Vara Wine Flight #0312

Garnacha 2019 Esp
Cariñena 2019 ESP
Tempranillo 2019 ESP
Monastrell 2018 USA

 

Beers

Featured New Mexico Beers6

ON TAP selections vary
 

VARA SPIRITS
AVAILABLE DAILY
 

SpiritsGlass / Bottle

Fine Alembic Brandy8 / 32
Solera Reserva Lot #0120

Fine Spanish Brandy9 / 40
Solera Reserva Lot #0819

Paso Uno 1 LITER8 / 39
Artisanal Immature Brandy

High Desert Gin9 / 36
High Desert Gin 1 LITER45

Rum Blanco8 / 35
Rum Blanco 1 LITER44

Rum Añejo9 / 38

Taylor Garrett Whiskey10 / 53

Taylor Garrett Rye10 / 53

Taylor Garrett Whiskey 14 / 72
& Canteen Brewhouse Collaboration

 

Spirit Flights

includes ½ oz of each spirit

The Angel's Share12

High Desert Gin
Fine Alembic Brandy
Rum Añejo
Taylor Garrett Whiskey

Find Your Own Wings12

Select any four of our spirits to create your own flight

  

Cocktails

Apple Daiquiri10

Vara Rum Blanco, lime, apple cider syrup

Cucumber Gimlet11

Vara High Desert Gin, cucumber, lime juice, simple syrup, soda

Don't Be So Chai12

Vara Rum Añejo, Chai syrup, lemon juice, mole bitters

Final Approach11

Taylor Garrett Whiskey, rosemary syrup, lemon, lime

First Class Old Fashioned13

Taylor Garrett Whiskey, bitters, orange bitters, syrup, brandied cherry

Negroni Blanco13

Vara High Desert Gin, Vara Vermut Seco, Vara Vermut Dulce, Vara Orange Liqueur, bitters

Perfect Rye Manhattan13

Taylor Garrett Rye, Vara Vermut Dulce, Vara Vermut Seco, bitters, brandied cherry

The Pink Drink Effect11

Paso Uno, hibiscus and orange syrup, lemon

Stella's Gin Blossom11

Vara High Desert Gin, hibiscus-blood orange syrup, lime juice, soda

Tropical Heat11

Serrano infused Vara Rum Blanco, pineapple, lime, simple syrup, bitters

Vara-Tini12

Vara High Desert Gin, Vara Vermut Seco

Vara Brandy Sidecar12

Vara Spanish Brandy, Vara Orange Liquor, lemon, simple syrup, light rimmer of sugar, cinnamon and cayenne

Spanish 7512

Vara High Desert Gin, lemon, simple syrup, Vara Silverhead Brut Cava