Spanish Diner Menu (2025 Update)
Spanish Diner, located in Bethesda, MD, offers a vibrant menu of Spanish tapas, sandwiches, and vegan options. This trendy spot provides a range of amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and a full bar. As a food reviewer, I was impressed by the diverse options available, from the Family Feast featuring Albondigas con Arroz to the Como en Casa dishes like Ensaladilla de Bonito. The flavors of the Gambas al Ajillo and Croquetas de Cocido were especially delightful. The restaurant's commitment to sustainability with compostable containers and plastic-free packaging is commendable. Overall, Spanish Diner is a must-visit for those looking for a delicious Spanish dining experience with a modern twist.
Gift Baskets
Jose Andres Food Gift Box
Jose Andres Foods Classic Gift Box An assortment of Jos Andrs Foods favorites for you kitchen pantry
Large Turrn Gift Box
Spanish Holiday confections sampler, aproximately 37 individially wrapped portions, Included are crunchy Alicante honey almond brittle, guirlache caramel almond brittle, dark chocolate covered hojaldres (puff pastries), almond shaped confections full of creamy almond and honey, milk chocolate rounds with Marcona almonds, candied almonds coated in dark chocolate and chocolate mousse bonbons.
Medium Turrn Gift Box
Turrn tasting Gift box by Vicents - 4 Medium bars , this set features four of classics,. Crunchy almond brittle is the most popular, packed with roasted almonds. Next is the soft bar of ground roasted almons blended with mil flores honey. Third is yema quemada (creme brulee), a flame charred bar made of ground almonds and egss yolks. Last is chrunchy guirlache turrn featuring roasted almonds glazed with a chrunchy honey coating.
Mini Vicens Turrn Gift Set
Assorment of classic Spanish turrones 7 Mini bars - 8.6 oz/ 245 gr total, Included in this gift set are two pieces of classic crunchy almond honey brittle, two of creamy ground almond bar, two of caramelized almond brittle and a dark chocolate almond bar.
Paella Kit Gift Box
Traditional Paella Kit Includes:Bomba RiceBomba is grown in the Albufera National Park in Valencia,essential for great paellasHand picked SaffronPaella StockJos Andrs Tomate SofritoAll Natural Tomato PureeJos Andrs Extra Virgin Arberquina Olive oilEnameled Paella PanWooden SpoonRecipe from Jos Andrs
Spanish Savors
Spanish Essentials savors, Included are Horchata, Jose Andres Chips, Chocohigos, ColaCao, Marcona Almonds and Turron samplers.
Fiesta Espaola for 4
Aceitunas Aliadas, Croquetas, patatas bravas, tortilla de patatas, Gambas al ajillo, Ensalada Ucraniana
Menu del Dia de Albondigas
This feast serves up to four and features: Albondigas con Arroz, Olivas, 4 Vasos de Gazpacho, Pan con Tomate and Flan for dessert.
Menu del Dia de Coliflor
This feast serves up to four and features: Coliflor con Bechamel , Olivas, 4 Vasos de Gazpacho, Pan con Tomate and Flan for dessert.
Menu del Dia de Macarones
This feast serves up to four and features: Macarrones con chorizo, Olivas, 4 Vasos de Gazpacho, Pan con Tomate and Flan for dessert.
Menu del Dia para 4 de Arroz a Banda
Menu del Dia para 4 de Paella Valenciana
Menu del Dia para 4 de Paella Verdura
Family Feast
Como en Casa
Aceitunas Alinadas
Gordal, manzanilla and arbequina Spanish olives marinated with citrus, sherry and herbs
Croquetas de Cocido
Beef, ham, chicken and chorizo bechamel fritters
Ensaladilla de Bonito
Potato, carrots, green peas salad with mayonnaise, Spanish canned tuna and confit piquillo peppers, served with bread picos
Gambas al Ajillo
The famous shrimp sauteed with garlic, olive oil, chile arbol, bay leaf and oloroso wine
Patatas Bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and garlic alioliFried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and garlic alioli
Tortilla de Patatas
Chorizo Iberico de Bellota
Dry-cured acorn-fed ibrico sausage with pimentn
Jamon Iberico
36-month cured iberico pork ham
Jamon Serrano
24-month cured Spanish Serrano ham
Pan con Tomate
Toasted slices of uniquely crispy and ethereal bread brushed with fresh tomato and extra virgin olive oil
Queso Manchego
3-month aged sheep's milk cheese
Salchichon Iberico de Bellota
A dry-cured sausage made with acorn-fed ibrico pork
Tabla Ibrica
The Ultimate board for Spanish meat lovers! Jamon Ibrico, Manchego cheese, chorizo and salchichn Ibrico de bellota
Tabla Serrano y Queso
Jamon Serrano and Manchego cheese board
Pica Pica
La Huerta
Barcelona Cobb
Spinach, pine nut and sherry dressing, onions, goat cheese, crispy bacon and raisins
El Gazpacho y su Liturgia
The famous gazpacho served like at home
Ensalada de Garbanzos con Tomate y Huevo Duro
Chickpea salad, hard boiled eggs, cumin, tomate fresco, spring onions, olive oil and sherry vinegar
Ensalada de Pollo
Marinated in Andalusian spices grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce , cucumber, green onion, and pistachios with yogurt and lemon dressing
Ensalada Mixta
Gem lettuce, tomato, onion, Spanish conserved tuna
Tomates "Venta el Toro"
Bikini Cuatro Quesos
Payoyo, Valden, Mahn and Tetilla grilled cheese sandwich with honey alioli
Bikini Mixto
The very famous pressed ham and cheese sandwich from Barcelona!
Chistorra Hotdog
Spanish brioche roll,Navarra stylepork sausage marinated withsmoked paprika, caramelized onions,alioliandbrava sauce
Mollete de Jamon Serrano
Crispy, light bun with ibrico ham
Mollete de Jamon y Queso
Crispy, light bun with ibrico ham, Manchego cheese
Mollete de Queso Manchego
Crispy, light bun with Manchego cheese
Bocatas
La Cocina de Abuela
Albondigas con Tomate y Patatas Fritas
Ibrico pork meatballs with tomato sauce and fried potatoes
Callos con Garbanzos
Madrid style tripe stew, chickpeas, blood sausage, chorizo
Coliflor con Bchamel
Cauliflower, bchamel sauce gratin
Fricando de Ternera
Traditional Catalan beef stew, mushrooms, fried potatoes
Macarrones con Chorizo
Traditional macaroni pasta with tomato sauce and chorizo baked with Manchego cheese
Pollo Guisado con Arroz
Chicken, caramelized onions and sherry wine stew served with garlic sauted rice
Arroz a Banda
Literally meaning rice apart from shrimp, made with shrimp and calamari
Paella Valenciana
A classic paella of chicken, artichoke and romano beans
Paella Verduras
Vegan rice with seasonal vegetables, Artichoke, mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini and cauliflower
Paella y Arroces
Platos Combinados
Arroz a la Cubana
2 fried eggs, sauted rice, tomato sauce, ibrico pork sausage
Butifarra con Mongetes
Ibrico pork sausage, white beans, confited piquillo peppers, alioli sauce
Calamar a la Plancha
Seared fresh squid dressed with garlic and parsley, 2 fried eggs, fried potatoes, and caramelized onions
Lubina Frita
Fried branzino fillet, mayonnaise, gem lettuce, confit piquillo peppers and Spanish anchovies
Morcilla con Tomates
Fried blood sausage, tomato sauce, two fried eggs and fried potatoes
Pincho Moruno
Grilled chicken skewer, marinated in Andalusian spices, served with gem lettuce, red onions, piparra pepper, sherry dressing with fried potatoes and egg
Pisto Manchego con Huevos y Patatas Fritas
Ropa Vieja
Authentic Spanish ropa vieja, shredded chicken, beef with morcilla, chorizo, garbanzos served with rice and fried eggs
Ternera al Valdeon
Grilled hanger steak served with valdeon cheese potatoes and a fried egg
Arroz con Leche
The very famous rice and milk pudding from Asturias!
Flan de Mama Marisa
Jos Andrs' mother's flan recipe served with whipped cream
Macedonia de Frutas
Fruit salad dressed with orange sauce
Tarta de Chocolate y Queso
San Sebastian, burnt style goat cheesecake, now with chocolate!
Tarta de Chocolate y Queso Completa
Tarta de Queso
San Sebastian, burnt style goat cheesecake
Tarta de Queso Completa
Postres
Jos Andrs Products
Jose Andres Foods Arbequina EVOO
Mild, fruity olive oil
Jose Andres Foods Baby Squid
Jose Andres Foods EVOO Chips (6.7oz)
Slow fried in extra virgin olive oil and lightly salted with Himalayan pink salt
Jose Andres Foods EVOOChips (1.41oz)
Slow fried in extra virgin olive oil and lightly salted with Himalayan pink salt
Jose Andres Foods Mussels in Escabeche
Mussels preserved in escabeche sauce
Jose Andres Foods Picual EVOO
Vigorous, fruity olive oil with a peppery finish
Jose Andres Foods Sardinas
Jose Andres Foods Sweet Piquillo Pepper Confit
Delicate confit of roasted piquillo peppers, red wine from Navarra and pure cane sugar