El Pirata of Mayfair - Tapas Bar Español Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Pirata of Mayfair - Tapas Bar Español, a vibrant Spanish haven nestled in the upscale Mayfair district of London. This charming tapas bar offers a menu that celebrates the best of Spanish cuisine, ensuring every bite is a flavor-filled adventure.
- Seafood Specialties: Don’t miss the acclaimed Paella Marinera and black squid seafood rice, lauded by patrons for their rich textures and sumptuous flavors.
- Meat Delights: The Iberico pork and tender cod cheeks offer a delightful taste of authentic Spanish cooking.
- Tapas to Share: Enjoy a selection of small plates, like grilled octopus and garlic shrimp, perfect for sharing in a lively, informal setting.
With a warm atmosphere and reasonable prices, El Pirata is not just a meal but a memorable experience. It’s a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Spanish delight!
SALADS
Salpicon de marisco
prawns, squid, octopus & spanish vinaigrette salad
Ensalada de tres colores
avocado, tomato & mozzarella salad vinaigrette
Ensalada de tomate naranja y cebolla
mixed tomato salad with orange, red onion, fennel & bread croutons
Ensalada de rucola espinacas, manchego y pinones
wild roquette salad, baby spinach, pine kernel, toasted bread & manchego cheese shavings
Pan con tomate/ajo
toasted bread topped with fresh tomato, olive & garlic
Aceitunas
marinated mixed olives
Bunuelos de gambas
prawn fritters with garlic alioli
Boquerones
.a.n..chovies in vinegar
Padron
small green peppers from Galicia
Croquetas de pollo
chicken croquettes
Pan con alioli
bread with a garlic mayonnaise dip
Croquetas de jamon Iberico
Iberian ham croquettes
Mini hamburguesa Iberica
Iberian mini burger each
LITE BITES
VEGETARIAN
Trigeros con tomate y manchego
grilled asparagus with tomato & manchego
Ensalada de broccolini y col rizada
broccolini & kale salad, with flaked almonds & alioli
Patatas bravas
deep-fried potatoes in chilli, tomato & garlic sauce
Champinones y setas al ajillo
mushrooms in garlic & breadcrumbs
Alcachofas a la plancha
grilled artichokes & alioli
Garbanzos con pisto
chickpeas with slow cooked aubergine, courgettes & peppers
Tortilla
Spanish omelette with potatoes & onion
Lubina a la plancha
grilled seabass & broccolini
Mejillones con chorizo
mussels & chorizo
Pulpo al pirata
octopus, potatoes, with olive oil & paprika
Arroz negro con calamares
black rice & squid
Gambas al pil-pil
prawns in olive oil, garlic, dried hot chilli peppers
Calamares a la romana
deep-fried fresh squid
Carrilleras de bacalao
marinated cod cheeks
Chipirones a la plancha con garbanzos
grilled baby squid with chickpeas stew
Huevos rotos especiales
broken fried eggs, potatoes, chorizo, prawns & chilli peppers
FISH & SEAFOOD
PAELLA
Paella Valenciana
classic Spanish dish of rice & chicken for two
Paella Marinera
classic spanish dish of rice, shellfish & seafood for two
Chorizo al vino
Spanish sausage in a red wine sauce
Albondigas
meatballs
Secreto de cerdo Iberico
Iberian pork secret, potatoes, pipperade & rosemary
Alas de pollo
sweet glazed chicken wings
Pollo al ajillo
pan-fried chicken on the bone, white wine, garlic, olive oil (
Pinchos morunos con chorizo
marinated chicken skewers with chorizo
Chuletas de cordero
grilled lamb cutlets 2 pieces & yogurt sa
Ribeye con rucula y manchego
Ribeye steak with roquette & Manchego cheese
MEAT
IBERIAN HAM & CHEESE
Jamon Iberico 100% 5j, bellota
'cinco-jotas' acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham, 50g, 'Spain’s national treasure
Tabla de embutidos Ibericos y picos
a selection of cured Iberian meats (chorizo, salchichon, lomo) & picos
Tabla de quesos con membrillo y picos
a selection of four spanish cheeses, served with quince jelly & picos (manchego, majorero, mahon, queso Azul)
Brownie con helado
triple chocolate brownie & ice cream
Crema Catalana
creme brulee with crunchy caramelised top
Tarta Santiago
traditional galician cake made with almonds, served with vanilla ice cream
Sorbete de limon
lemon sorbet
Seleccion de helados
ice cream selection: vanilla, strawberry & chocolate