El Meson
Spanish restaurant · Virginia Court ·
Spanish, Cuban, & Tex-Mex dishes with extensive wine list
Spanish, Cuban, & Tex-Mex dishes with extensive wine list
"While El Meson technically serves Spanish cuisine, the menu covers the gamut: Cuban croquetas filled with minced ham, Mexican enchiladas, and Tex-Mex nachos can all be found under the same roof. The inside of El Meson has the air of a family-run restaurant—it’s common to see waiters shooting the breeze with regulars as they refill water glasses. Or, you may see a few patrons in their golden years splitting paella while sitting underneath paintings of matadors. The small plates at El Meson are the stars, so your best bet is to cozy up with a glass of white wine from Spain and a few tapas like the lamb meatballs." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"While El Meson technically serves Spanish cuisine, the menu covers the gamut: Cuban croquetas filled with minced ham, Mexican enchiladas, and Tex-Mex nachos can all be found under the same roof. The inside of El Meson has the air of a family-run restaurant—it’s common to see waiters shooting the breeze with regulars as they refill water glasses. Or, you may see a few patrons in their golden years splitting paella while sitting underneath paintings of matadors. The small plates at El Meson are the stars, so your best bet is to cozy up with a glass of white wine from Spain and a few tapas like the lamb meatballs." - Gianni Greene
"Spanish and Latin flavors collide at this homey University Village dining room. With a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list, El Meson is the perfect low-key spot to down a bottle of Spanish wine alongside plates of Spaniard classics such as the tortilla Espanola, a traditional Spanish potato omelet, Morcilla sausage, or more Latin-influenced tapas like the piquillos del mar, piquillo peppers stuffed with cod in a creamy bechamel sauce."
"Among the long list of tapas like baby squid and pan-seared scallops on offer at El Meson, the refreshing red snapper ceviche packs a punch with the addition of serrano pepper, red onion and cilantro." - Megha McSwain
"Spice up Wednesday evenings by partaking in El Meson’s weekly wine dinners via Zoom with Chef Pedro Garcia and his daughter and sommelier Jessica Garcia. Each kit, available for pick up after 4 pm on the day of the virtual event, includes a 3-course dinner with 3 bottles of paired wines for $99, with the option to tack on additional dinners and wines for more guests. Visit elmeson.com to check out future offerings and to register in advance." - Megha McSwain