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

$75.00

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.

$36.00

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.

$29.00

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.

$29.00

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

$90.00

Spanish Savors

Spanish Essentials savors, Included are Horchata, Jose Andres Chips, Chocohigos, ColaCao, Marcona Almonds and Turron samplers.

$75.00

Fiesta Espaola for 4

Aceitunas Aliadas, Croquetas, patatas bravas, tortilla de patatas, Gambas al ajillo, Ensalada Ucraniana

$125.00

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.

$91.00

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.

$75.00

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.

$86.00

Menu del Dia para 4 de Arroz a Banda

$160.00

Menu del Dia para 4 de Paella Valenciana

$155.00

Menu del Dia para 4 de Paella Verdura

$150.00

Family Feast

Como en Casa

Aceitunas Alinadas

Gordal, manzanilla and arbequina Spanish olives marinated with citrus, sherry and herbs

$9.00

Croquetas de Cocido

Beef, ham, chicken and chorizo bechamel fritters

$15.00

Ensaladilla de Bonito

Potato, carrots, green peas salad with mayonnaise, Spanish canned tuna and confit piquillo peppers, served with bread picos

$16.00

Gambas al Ajillo

The famous shrimp sauteed with garlic, olive oil, chile arbol, bay leaf and oloroso wine

$18.00

Patatas Bravas

Fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and garlic alioliFried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and garlic alioli

$13.00

Tortilla de Patatas

$15.00

Chorizo Iberico de Bellota

Dry-cured acorn-fed ibrico sausage with pimentn

$17.00

Jamon Iberico

36-month cured iberico pork ham

$18.00

Jamon Serrano

24-month cured Spanish Serrano ham

$15.00

Pan con Tomate

Toasted slices of uniquely crispy and ethereal bread brushed with fresh tomato and extra virgin olive oil

$13.00

Queso Manchego

3-month aged sheep's milk cheese

$14.00

Salchichon Iberico de Bellota

A dry-cured sausage made with acorn-fed ibrico pork

$17.00

Tabla Ibrica

The Ultimate board for Spanish meat lovers! Jamon Ibrico, Manchego cheese, chorizo and salchichn Ibrico de bellota

$40.00

Tabla Serrano y Queso

Jamon Serrano and Manchego cheese board

$26.00

Pica Pica

La Huerta

Barcelona Cobb

Spinach, pine nut and sherry dressing, onions, goat cheese, crispy bacon and raisins

$16.00

El Gazpacho y su Liturgia

The famous gazpacho served like at home

$11.00

Ensalada de Garbanzos con Tomate y Huevo Duro

Chickpea salad, hard boiled eggs, cumin, tomate fresco, spring onions, olive oil and sherry vinegar

$15.00

Ensalada de Pollo

Marinated in Andalusian spices grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce , cucumber, green onion, and pistachios with yogurt and lemon dressing

$18.00

Ensalada Mixta

Gem lettuce, tomato, onion, Spanish conserved tuna

$15.00

Tomates "Venta el Toro"

$13.00

Bikini Cuatro Quesos

Payoyo, Valden, Mahn and Tetilla grilled cheese sandwich with honey alioli

$14.00

Bikini Mixto

The very famous pressed ham and cheese sandwich from Barcelona!

$14.00

Chistorra Hotdog

Spanish brioche roll,Navarra stylepork sausage marinated withsmoked paprika, caramelized onions,alioliandbrava sauce

$14.00

Mollete de Jamon Serrano

Crispy, light bun with ibrico ham

$16.00

Mollete de Jamon y Queso

Crispy, light bun with ibrico ham, Manchego cheese

$16.00

Mollete de Queso Manchego

Crispy, light bun with Manchego cheese

$14.00

Bocatas

La Cocina de Abuela

Albondigas con Tomate y Patatas Fritas

Ibrico pork meatballs with tomato sauce and fried potatoes

$18.00

Callos con Garbanzos

Madrid style tripe stew, chickpeas, blood sausage, chorizo

$18.00

Coliflor con Bchamel

Cauliflower, bchamel sauce gratin

$15.00

Fricando de Ternera

Traditional Catalan beef stew, mushrooms, fried potatoes

$24.00

Macarrones con Chorizo

Traditional macaroni pasta with tomato sauce and chorizo baked with Manchego cheese

$18.00

Pollo Guisado con Arroz

Chicken, caramelized onions and sherry wine stew served with garlic sauted rice

$25.00

Arroz a Banda

Literally meaning rice apart from shrimp, made with shrimp and calamari

$75.00

Paella Valenciana

A classic paella of chicken, artichoke and romano beans

$70.00

Paella Verduras

Vegan rice with seasonal vegetables, Artichoke, mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini and cauliflower

$66.00

Paella y Arroces

Platos Combinados

Arroz a la Cubana

2 fried eggs, sauted rice, tomato sauce, ibrico pork sausage

$17.00

Butifarra con Mongetes

Ibrico pork sausage, white beans, confited piquillo peppers, alioli sauce

$20.00

Calamar a la Plancha

Seared fresh squid dressed with garlic and parsley, 2 fried eggs, fried potatoes, and caramelized onions

$25.00

Lubina Frita

Fried branzino fillet, mayonnaise, gem lettuce, confit piquillo peppers and Spanish anchovies

$26.00

Morcilla con Tomates

Fried blood sausage, tomato sauce, two fried eggs and fried potatoes

$23.00

Pincho Moruno

Grilled chicken skewer, marinated in Andalusian spices, served with gem lettuce, red onions, piparra pepper, sherry dressing with fried potatoes and egg

$25.00

Pisto Manchego con Huevos y Patatas Fritas

$19.00

Ropa Vieja

Authentic Spanish ropa vieja, shredded chicken, beef with morcilla, chorizo, garbanzos served with rice and fried eggs

$26.00

Ternera al Valdeon

Grilled hanger steak served with valdeon cheese potatoes and a fried egg

$26.00

Arroz con Leche

The very famous rice and milk pudding from Asturias!

$9.00

Flan de Mama Marisa

Jos Andrs' mother's flan recipe served with whipped cream

$11.00

Macedonia de Frutas

Fruit salad dressed with orange sauce

$10.00

Tarta de Chocolate y Queso

San Sebastian, burnt style goat cheesecake, now with chocolate!

$10.00

Tarta de Chocolate y Queso Completa

$70.00

Tarta de Queso

San Sebastian, burnt style goat cheesecake

$10.00

Tarta de Queso Completa

$70.00

Postres

Jos Andrs Products

Jose Andres Foods Arbequina EVOO

Mild, fruity olive oil

$22.95

Jose Andres Foods Baby Squid

$24.00

Jose Andres Foods EVOO Chips (6.7oz)

Slow fried in extra virgin olive oil and lightly salted with Himalayan pink salt

$6.00

Jose Andres Foods EVOOChips (1.41oz)

Slow fried in extra virgin olive oil and lightly salted with Himalayan pink salt

$4.00

Jose Andres Foods Mussels in Escabeche

Mussels preserved in escabeche sauce

$25.95

Jose Andres Foods Picual EVOO

Vigorous, fruity olive oil with a peppery finish

$22.95

Jose Andres Foods Sardinas

$20.00

Jose Andres Foods Sweet Piquillo Pepper Confit

Delicate confit of roasted piquillo peppers, red wine from Navarra and pure cane sugar

$13.95

Jose Andres Foods Vinagre de Jerez 250 ML

$14.95

Diet Coke Bottle

$5.00

Kas Limon

$6.00

Kas Manzana

$6.00

Kas Naranja

$6.00

Mexican Coke

$6.00

Sparkling Sant Aniol 750ml

$7.00

Sprite Bottle

$6.00

Still Sant Aniol 750ml

$7.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages