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Estragon

Item: Estragon
Author: Jessica Polizzotti

Type: Bar

10Best Says

Restaurants in Boston serve their share of food specials to compensate for the lack of drink specials in the city. Most lean towards the typical bar food-burgers, fries and other fried delights, but at Estragon you'll find an impressive selection of their delectable tapas for $1.00, $3.00 and $5.00 Monday-Thursday from 5-7pm at the bar. The tapas served here are just as good as those you'll get while seated at a table and are just a fraction of the price. An extra good deal since Estragon is heralded by locals as one of the best Tapas restaurants in Boston, and it is often very busy.

Address:

700 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
6172660443

Hours:

Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm

Website:

estragontapas.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jessica Polizzotti
Boston Local Expert

Happy Hour: "Indulge in the Tapas Blitz to save some cash and spend the extra on one of their specialty drinks."

Best for Happy Hour Because: Tapas at happy hour prices are awesome at Estragon, and are only served at the bar without a reservation.

Main Menu
- Verduras (Vegetables)
  
  Aceitunas Marinadas
  
  house-marinated olives ($6.00)
  
  Tortilla Espanola
  
  traditional spanish tortilla ($6.00)
  
  Pa Amb Tomaquet**
  
  tomato, garlic, olive oil, grilled bread ($7.00)
  
  Garbanzos Fritos
  
  crispy paprika chickpeas ($5.00)
  
  Patatas Bravas
  
  feisty fried potatoes, salsa brava ($6.00)
  
  Setas Al Ajillo
  
  sautéed garlic mushrooms ($11.00)
  
  Alcachofas Fritas**
  
  crispy fried artichoke hearts, alioli ($9.75)
  
  Ensalada Rustica
  
  kale & parmesan salad, crispy pork belly ($11.00)
  
  Pisto Manchego
  
  braised eggplant, peppers, tomato, poached egg ($10.00)
  
  Puerros Con Romesco* **
  
  grilled leeks, romesco ($9.00)
  
  Berenjenas Fritas**
  
  eggplant fries, salsa brava ($8.00)
  
  Pimientos Shishitos
  
  blistered shishito peppers ($7.00)
  
  Queso a La Plancha
  
  arugula salad, seared spanish goat cheese, walnuts, pomegranate, balsamic reduction ($12.00)
  
  Espinacas a La Catalana*
  
  sautéed spinach, pine nuts, raisins ($8.50)
  
  Esparragos Verdes
  
  grilled green asparagus, lemon oil ($9.75)
  
  Coles De Bruselas
  
  roasted brussels sprouts, chorizo, golden raisins ($10.00)
  
  Patatas Fritas
  
  french fries, alioli, salsa brava ($7.00)
  
  Coca Vegetariana**
  
  asparagus, chickpea, arugula, caramelized onion tomato & parmesan flatbread ($12.00)
  
  Empanadillas De Verduras
  
  artichoke, spinach & aged mahon turnovers ($7.00)
- Quesos Y Jamón (Cheeses & Ham)
  
  Surtido De Quesos*
  
  assorted artisanal spanish cheeses ($14.00)
  
  Jamon Serrano
  
  serrano ham ($12.00)
  
  Serrano Y Queso
  
  serrano & manchego ($12.00)
  
  Jamon Iberico De Bellota
  
  hand-carved acorn-fed iberico ham ($25.00)
- Paellas
  
  Arroz Negro
  
  squid ink rice, cuttlefish, alioli ($27.00)
  
  Paella Mixta
  
  seafood & chicken ($30.00)
  
  Paella Vegetariana
  
  assorted vegetables ($29.00)
  
  Paella Leon
  
  chicken, chorizo, pork belly, beef shank ($30.00)
  
  Sol Y Sombra
  
  paella mixta & arroz negro (for 4 or more) ($40.00)
  
  Fideua
  
  spanish noodles baked with clams & cuttlefish ($28.00)
- Pescados (Seafood
  
  Pulpito a La Parrilla
  
  marinated grilled baby octopus ($12.00)
  
  Gambas Al Ajillo
  
  sautéed garlic shrimp ($11.50)
  
  Mejillones**
  
  steamed mussels, chorizo, tarragon, albariño ($12.50)
  
  Pulpo a La Gallega
  
  galician-style octopus, sobrasada ($14.00)
  
  Calamares Fritos**
  
  crispy fried calamari, alioli, salsa brava ($12.00)
  
  Sepia a La Plancha
  
  seared cuttlefish, garlic, lemon ($13.00)
  
  Cocotxas Y Berberechos En Salsa Verde
  
  monkfish cheeks, cockles, albariño-parsley broth ($15.00)
  
  Gambas a La Plancha
  
  seared, marinated head-on shrimp ($12.50)
- Carnes (Meats)
  Huevos Rotos
  
  crispy potatoes, two fried eggs, txistorra (basque sausage) ($10.00)
  
  Pollo a La Antigua**
  
  braised chicken, white wine & figs ($12.00)
  
  Albondigas De Buey**
  
  beef meatballs, herbed brandy cream ($10.00)
  
  Empanadillas De Pollo**
  
  chicken, pepper & onion turnovers ($7.50)
  
  Croquetas De Jamon**
  serrano ham croquettes
  
  $10.00
  
  $2.50
  Pinchito Moruno
  
  moorish-spiced pork skewers, sesame-miso ($10.00)
  
  Chuletillas^
  
  grilled baby lamb chops, garlic-rosemary cauliflower mash ($12.00)
  
  Pollo Al Ajillo
  
  sautéed garlic chicken ($12.00)
  
  Flamenquines**
  
  rolled, fried pork loin, serrano ham, manchego cheese ($12.00)
  
  Carrillada De Buey
  
  braised beef cheeks, rioja jus ($14.00)
  
  Chuleton a La Parrilla^
  
  16 oz grilled rib-eye, cabrales cream, fries ($27.00)
  
  Coca**
  
  bbq. beef short rib, caramelized onion & parmesan flatbread ($13.00)
  
  Hamburguesa De La Casa^
  
  8 oz australian wagyu burger, manchego cheese, crispy onion, fries ($14.00)
  
  Piquillos Rellenos
  
  braised goat-stuffed piquillo peppers ($12.00)
  
  Empanada De Cordero**
  
  lamb empanada ($14.00)
Wine
- Cava/Sparkling
  
  Nv Juve Y Camps, Brut Exclusive
  
  ($33.00)
  
  Nv Juve Y Camps, Rosé
  
  ($35.00)
  
  02 Llopart Leopardi, Brut Reserva
  
  ($50.00)
  
  06 Llopart, Brut Rosé Reserva
  
  ($45.00)
- Rosado/Rose
  
  12 Las Rocas, Calatayud
  
  ($32.00)
  
  12 Sierra Cantabria,rioja
  
  ($33.00)
  
  12 Txomin Etxaniz, Txacolina
  
  ($39.00)
- Blanco/White
  
  Muga Blanco, (Viura), Rioja.
  
  light, crisp & elegant. barrel-fermented in french oak. mineral, pear & white peach. ($29.00)
  
  Burgans, (Albariño), Rias Baixas.
  
  balaned & concentrated. tropical fruit with hints of smoky herb, stone & lime. ($29.00)
  
  Gessami (Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc), Penedès.
  
  reminiscent of jasmine, roses, apricots and forest. enjoy with seafood or paella. ($30.00)
  
  La Cana, (Albariño), Rias Baixas.
  
  sublime citrus flavors, rich apple & honeysuckle with a kick of white pepper to end. ($32.00)
  
  Val De Sil, (Godello), Valdeorras.
  
  reminiscent of a white burgundy. buttery with ripe fruit and floral notes. exquisite. ($30.00)
  
  Vina Godeval, (Godello), Valdeorras.
  
  bone-dry, even flinty. pear, pine & anise with tangy minerality. ($33.00)
  
  Quibia, (Xarel-lo/Callet Blend), Mallorca.
  
  aromas of seat salt & assorted white fruits. dry & spicy on the palate. refreshing! ($34.00)
  
  Morgadio, (Albariño), Rias Baixas.
  
  full & elegant. zesty citrus, green apple & black pepper. finishes long & dry. ($35.00)
  
  Txomin Etanix, Txakoli De Guetaria.
  
  from the heart of the basque region. crisp & lively. citrus, mineral & fizz! ($40.00)
  
  Les Brugueres, (Garnacha Blanca), Priorat.
  
  a rare gem; only 6% of grapes in priorat are white. bright melon, exotic minerals. a must try. seriously. ($55.00)
  
  Remelluri Blanco, (Chard. Blend), Rioja.
  
  complex with a long finish. licorice, citrus, papaya. opens up in the glass. ($70.00)
- Tinto/Red
  
  Vina Pomal, Crianza
  
  black fruits and licorice with notes of cinnamon and cocoa. ($30.00)
  
  Sierra Cantabria, Crianza
  
  old-school rioja. dark, red fruit with refined tannins. long and spicy on the finish. a classic ($33.00)
  
  Ramirez De La Piscina, Crianza
  
  deep & expressive. berry, candied licorice, cinnamon & clove. elegant & graceful. ($34.00)
  
  Vina Alberdi, Reserva
  
  pts. from r.p. elegant & traditional. well-bodied, complex with cherry, toast & earth tones. ($39.00)
  
  Muga, Reserva
  
  cherry & vanilla, licorice & bitter chocolate. silky tannins with a long finish. ($49.00)
  
  Allende
  
  aged in french oak. rich mouth feel with refined tannins. ripe strawberry, licorice, mocha & spice. ($49.00)
  
  Vina Ardanza, Reserva
  
  90 pts. from r.p. a benchmark for classic riojas. refined tannins, leather, cedar, herb & cherry. ($63.00)
  
  El Puntido
  
  a modern rioja. earthy. blackberry, mocha, licorice & graphite. hints of serrano ham. big, tannic & juicy. ($65.00)
  
  San Vicente
  
  full-bodied, rich & balanced. tastes of cured meat, dark fruit & minerality. ($69.00)
  
  Castillo Ygay, Gran Reserva Especial
  
  bodegas marques de murrieta since 1822. plum, dark berry. oak & toffee. ($75.00)
  
  Muga, Seleccion Especial
  
  earthy, tobacco smoke, sweet cherry, a hint of oak. svelte tannins, super-smooth! ($77.00)
  
  Matiz, Roble
  
  structured with robust tannins. concentrated with white pepper on the finish. ($32.00)
  
  Emilio Moro
  
  big, ripe & fruit forward. velvety tannins. complex, with a long, spicy finish. ($43.00)
  
  Condado De Haza
  
  bitter cherry, smoke & espresso. meaty & expressive, balanced & elegant. ($60.00)
  
  Tinto Pesquera
  
  rich black fruit, fallen leaves, cedar & vanilla. hints of tobacco & spice box. 60. ($21.00)
  
  Cepa 21
  
  new from the moro family, part owned by ronaldo! sage, cedar, blackberry & smoke. ($75.00)
- Priorat
  
  Nita, Priorat
  
  unoaked, highlighting minerality & old-vine fruit. full-bodied with soft tannins. ($40.00)
  
  Marge, Priorat
  
  aged in french & american oak. spice box, crushed stone, violets & blueberry. ($49.00)
  
  Humilitat
  
  un-oaked. plum & red berry offset leather & herbs. smooth, round & subtle. ($55.00)
  
  Les Terrasses
  
  dark berry & licorice, with minerality, smoke & supple tannins to balance the fruit. ($65.00)
  
  Salmos, Priorat
  
  big, fruity, full of character. tastes of chocolate & licorice round out the fruit. ($65.00)
  
  Mas De Can Blau, Montsant
  
  aged 2 yrs. in french oak. suave & silky. black cherry, raspberry & savory fruits. ($69.00)
- Bierzo Y Ribeira Sacra
  
  Cuatro Pasos, Bierzo
  
  from 80 yr. old vines. mild tannins. red fruit, forest & bierzo terroir. supple. ($30.00)
  
  Pittacum, Bierzo
  
  cherry mixed with chocolate, toffee & spice. earthy yet delicate and über-smooth. ($45.00)
  
  Verdes Matas, Ribeira Sacra
  
  licorice, dried violet and cracked pepper. velvety with gentle tannins. ($49.00)
  
  Petalos, Bierzo
  
  rich, vibrant and complex, with hints of white pepper & cardamom. sophisticated. ($48.00)
  
  Exaltos, Bierzo
  
  smooth & full-bodied. some oak & toast on the palate. earthy with a long finish. ($48.00)
- Jumilla Y Yecla
  
  Altos De La Hoya, Jumilla
  
  black raspberry, dried flowers & allspice. red fruit followed by spice & mineral. ($31.00)
  
  Juan Gil, Jumilla
  
  aged in french oak. spicy, full-bodied black fruit & raisins. smoke to finish. ($33.00)
  
  Carchelo C, Jumilla
  
  blackberry, spice, smoke & mocha. supple & rich with a long, impressive finish. ($33.00)
  
  Solanera, Yecla
  
  elegant, earthy & complex. fresh fruit to begin, with minerality & a dry finish. ($33.00)
- Other Regions
  
  Gotim Bru, Costers Del Segre (Tempranillo, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon)
  
  dry, medium-bodied with warm tannins. redolent of cherry, bourbon, spice & mocha. ($30.00)
  
  Anima Negra, An/2, Mallorca (Callet/Mantonegre/Fogoneu/Syrah Blend)
  
  aromatic with balsamic & mineral hints. vanilla & cinnamon at the end. mallorca's indigenous grapes impress with smooth tannins & a balanced mouth feel. ($39.00)
  
  Atteca, Calataud (Old Vines Garnacha)
  
  graphite, dark berry, smoke & spice. similar to a shiraz or zinfandel. bold. ($34.00)
  
  Volver, La Mancha (Tempranillo)
  
  90 pts. from r.p. full-bodied. dark fruit & brioche, supple tannins. suave & smoky! ($37.00)
  
  El Vinculo, La Mancha (Tempranillo)
  
  aged in american oak. plum, mulberry, spicy cinnamon. fruity tannins, plenty of oak & good acidity. ($52.00)
  
  Mestis, Valencia
  
  (50% bobal, 20% tempranillo, 15% cabernet sauvignon, 5% garnahca, 5% merlot, 5% syrah) savory with plenty of spice, cherry & chocolate. full-bodied with great length. lingering fruit & smoke. ($33.00)
  
  Termes, Toro (Tinto De Toro)
  
  bitter chocolate, plum & tobacco. firm tannins balance lively acidity. rich & elegant. ($55.00)

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