VACA Costa Mesa
$$$ · costa mesa
695 Town Center Dr. Ste. 170, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 ↗
Tapas
- Huevos EstrelladosBrandied truffle potato chips, garlic shrimp, sherry vinegar, fried egg$18
- Aceitunas EspañolasSpanish olives with cumin and orange zest$10
- CalamaresCrispy calamari, shishito peppers, yuzu aioli, five spice$20
- CarpaccioLightly seared, thinly sliced, raw eye of round, olive tapenade, sundried tomato, rice crisp, parmesan$24
- Carne CrudaSpiced lamb tartare, harissa, mint, za'atar, crispy Spanish coca$24
- Panza de CerdoCrispy pork belly, piquillo pepper caramel, pea purée, pickled pearl onions$19
- Datiles RellenosBlue cheese stuffed dates, bacon, honey$13
- PuerrosCharred leeks, white romesco, Marcona almonds, marinated piquillo peppers$15
- Tostada de AtúnAlbacore tuna, Spanish crab salad, yuzu aioli, cilantro$21
- Pan con TomateToasted bread, garlic, olive oil, tomato pulp$13
- Bikini SandwichPaleta Ibérica, manchego, truffles, panini$17
- AlbóndigasRoasted lamb meatballs, lemon yogurt, cucumbers$17
- Croquetas de PolloCreamy chicken fritters$12
- Pulpo a la GallegaWarm Spanish octopus, fingerling potatoes, pimentón, Spanish olive oil$28
- Rabo de ToroRed wine braised beef oxtail, wild mushrooms$28
- Ensalada de CogollosBaby gem salad, Cabrales vinaigrette, cherry tomato, crispy shallot, brown butter croutons$16
- Ensalada de RemolachaRoasted red and gold beets, whipped goat cheese, hazelnut, orange supreme, pedro ximénez vinaigrette$16
- Canelón de Pollo AhumadoSmoked chicken cannelloni, duck liver sauce, sherry reduction$26
- ButifarraGrilled pork sausage, parsley salad$15
- Albacore TatakiAlbacore tataki, strawberry, yuzu-ginger-soy, toasted sesame seeds, crispy quinoa, cilantro$19
- Gambas al AjilloSautéed shrimp, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, grilled bread$28
- PanipuriBay scallop crudo, leche de tigre, tomato gazpacho$18
- La BolaCrispy potato and ground beef balls, garlic aioli, salsa roja$12
- Papas y MojamaCrispy potato, cured Spanish tuna loin, truffle salsa, fried egg$22
- Vieras a la PlanchaSeared scallops, shellfish curry, cucumber labneh, peas, fresh herbs$31
Embutidos
- Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Cinco Jotas5J acorn-fed Ibérian ham, cured over 5 yrs, hand carved to order$65/oz
- Paleta Ibérica de Bellota FermínCured Ibérian boneless pork shoulder$24
- Jamón Serrano Fermín24-month cured Spanish ham$13
- Jamón de PatoHouse-cured duck ham$14
- Ibérico ChorizoCured Ibérian pork chorizo$14
Quesos
- IdiazabalSheep's milk cheese$11
- Manchego 3MOSheep's milk cheese$10
- ValdeónCow's milk cheese$12
- Mahón Semi SoftCow's milk cheese$10
- Cabra al RomeroGoat's milk cheese$12
Las Paellas
- Paella de MariscosSeafood paella, prawns, clams, mussels, octopus, saffron bomba rice, garlic aioli$64
- Paella de CarneMeat paella, pork belly, chorizo, blood sausage, duck confit, beef cheek, bomba rice, garlic aioli$53
- Paella de VegetalesVegetable paella, roasted vegetables, fideuà, saffron aioli$40
- Paella ValencianaScallops, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, saffron bomba rice, saffron aioli$60
Carnes y Pescados
- Prime Ribeye Steak50+ days aged$89/lb
- Prime Skirt8oz$56
- Prime Hanger8oz$46
- Prime New York Strip12oz$70
- Strauss Grass Fed New York Strip12oz$60
- Imperial Wagyu New York Strip10oz$74
- Angus Filet Mignon8oz$68
- A5 Japanese Wagyu3oz minMarket Price
- BHF American Wagyu Merlot10oz$39
- BHF American Wagyu Oyster10oz$41
- Wood Grilled Whole Branzino$52
Al Lado
- Patatas BravasSpicy potatoes, tomato sauce, garlic aioli$15
- ColiflorRoasted cauliflower, tahini, raisins, lemon$14
- BruselasBrussels sprouts, chorizo, sherry gastrique$16
- AlcachofaCrispy baby artichoke, anchovy aioli, lemon$14
- Broccolini a la ParillaGrilled broccolini, manchego cheese sauce, pickled shallot, pine nuts$17
Postres
- Mama Santana Flan$12
- Churros con Chocolate$13
- Bizcocho Tres Leches$14
- Basque Cheesecake$16
- House-Made Ice Creams and Sorbets$7
Sherry Lesson
- Umbrella MonkeyAmontillado Sherry, Banana Horchata, Old Pulteney 12yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Chocolate Mole Drizzle$20
- FerneddiPedro Ximénez Sherry, Fernet-Branca, Lime Juice, Berry-Orange Oleo, Hazelnut and Crowberry Liqueurs$17
- Sherry Cobbler #27Amontillado Sherry, Lowland Tequila, Lemon Juice, Apple-Infused Agave, Miso Caramel, Famosi Biscotti Liqueur$20
- Sweater WeatherPalo Cortado Sherry, Pumpkin Spice Tea Syrup, Espresso, Lustau Brandy de Jerez, Tempus Fugit Créme de Cacao, PSL Foam$18
Con Vermut
- Moon PalaceClarified Milk Punch of Ming River Baijiu, Casa Mariol Blanco Vermouth, Sobieski Vodka, Yuzu and Lemon Juices$20
- Planet CarrotvanMacchia Bianco Vermouth, Carrot-Ginger Shrub, Cimarron Reposado Tequila, Lemon Juice$18
- Big WheelHouse Vermouth, Old Forester 100° Bourbon, Fig Jam, Lemon Juice, Giffard Piment d'Espelette Liqueur$17
- Pink MoonHouse Vermouth, Strawberry-Infused Aperol, Chamomile-Infused Wild Turkey 101 Rye$16
- Red, White or Rosé Sangria$17
Gintonìca
- Bà MộcSông Cái Gin (Vietnam), Seventeen24 Tonic, Lemon Peel, Pink Peppercorn, Orchid$17
- CernunnosTwo Shores (UK), Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic, Orange Peel, Coriander, Sage$16
- SilvanusMenegiks Gin (Italy), Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic, Lemon Peel, Black Pepper, Mint$18
- Yum KaaxKatún Gin de Yucatán (Mexico), East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic$16
Originales
- ApplebeesVentura Spirits Wilder Gin, Pink Apple Juice, Saline, Sage-Diluted Honey, Carbonation, Liquore Strega$16
- Funky Cold MedinaHouse Blend Rum, Lime Juice, Kaffir-Coconut Milk, 5-Spice Bitters, Thai Chile$17
- Fountain of YouthMizu Green Tea Shochu, Asian Pear Syrup, East Imperial Yuzu Tonic$18
- Spahn Ranch WaterXicaru 102° Mezcal, Xila Licor de 7 Notas, Ancho Reyes, Lime Juice, Q Hibiscus Ginger Beer, Chamoy Agave$16
Signature Costa Mesa
- The Vaca TonicBrooklyn Gin (NY), Frozen Gimlet, Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic, Basil Blossom$18
- White SailsFino Sherry-based$18
- Santa MargaridaManzanilla Sherry with Reposado$18
- Pale RiderMoscatel Sherry option$18