Cavas Menu
Introducing Cavas, a hidden gem located in Milwaukee’s Third Ward, where the essence of Spanish cuisine comes alive. This quaint, intimate wine bar embraces a casual yet upmarket vibe, perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. With a menu crafted by Chef Ana, each dish is a flavorful journey through Spanish and Latin American tastes.
- Tapas like the GUACA SALSA and ENSALADA ESPANOLA fan the flames of culinary delight.
- CENAS PEQUENAS features the exquisite CAZUELA, a seafood casserole that envelops you in a saffron embrace.
- Save room for DESSERTS like FLAN A LA ANA, where each spoonful feels like a warm hug.
Reservations are a must due to the limited seating, ensuring a personal dining experience. Cavas is truly a testament to culinary artistry, where every bite and sip is carefully curated.
TAPAS
GUACA SALSA
Baked sweet corn and mangoes, tossed with fresh cilantro, onion, avocado, honey, lime juice and chipotle served with corn chips.
ENSALADA ESPANOLA
Organic mixed greens, heart of palms, artichokes hearts, sundried tomatoes, and olives with Spanish vermouth vinaigrette.
PALMITOS
Argentinean Hearts of palms served with salsa roja.
CHOCLO NACHO
Argentinean Roasted sweet corn with house roasted red peppers, chili flakes, white wine and cream cheese paste. Delicious!
HONGOS A LA PEPA
Mushrooms three types, mix of the day with parsley, garlic and Spanish olive oil topped with aged Manchego cheese. Served with artisan baguette, ask for tortilla chips if GF
PIMIENTO
Whole roasted pepper filled with goat cheese, chorizo and almonds. Served with Spanish green sauce and a side of artisan baguette. Ask for tortilla chips if GF. Amazing!
PROVOLETA
Argentinean Baked thick slice of provolone cheese topped with fresh oregano and Spanish olive oil, served with warm artisan baguette and honey lavender.
PAO DE QUEIJO
Brazilian Cheese bread buns made with Manchego, tapioca flour and eggs, served with Spanish tomato jam.
BOLINHOS DE BACALHAO
Spain and Brazil Mashed potatoes, cod, parsley and eggs fritters made with yucca flour served with mustard rosemary olive oil sauce. 4
LA TABLA
House Platter great for TWO Jamon Serrano, Pao de Queijo 02 cheese bread buns made with Manchego, tapioca flour and eggs, Spanish artisanal tomato jam, boquerones white anchovies, olives orange rosemary mix, artichokes hearts roasted red peppers and artisan baguette. Ask for tortilla chips if GF
STUFFED DATES
Baked goat cheese and chorizo stuffed Medjool dates wrapped in bacon. 04
EMPANADAS Argentina ARABES
Ground beef Open baked pastry dough filled with ground beef seasoned with fresh lime juice onions tomatoes and red pepper coulis, presented with fresh mint and lime. 2
EMPANADAS Argentina CARNE Ground Beef
Chef Anas mothers recipe Ground beef cooked with caramelized sugar, onions, cumin, hard boiled eggs, raisins and olives in a deep fried dough, served with chimichurri sauce Chef Anas father recipe.
EMPANADAS Argentina CERDO
Pork Slowcooked pork with special seasonings, caramelized onions and goat cheese in a deep fried dough, served with chimichurri sauce Chef Anas fathers recipe
CAZUELA
Seafood Casserole GF New Zealand, wildcaught mussels 4 and prawns 4 tossed with Spanish vermouth and saffron broth topped with fresh parsley and toasted almonds, served with garlic artisan baguette. Made to dip the bread in the YUMMY broth!
FRICASSEE
Chicken Brazil GF Brown chicken meat sauteed with mushrooms and green onions, cooked with cream cheese and chicken bouillon served with potato puree not your traditional mash potatoes as Chefs Ana puree is creamy and is made with boiled potatoes, BUTTER, nutmeg, milk, heavy cream and Manchego!!!!!. Crazy amazing!
PATO A La NARANJA
Duck GF Seared duck breast with orange glaze served leeks radishes and potato puree Superb!
CHULETAS DE CORDERO
Lamb GF Baby New Zealand lamb chops, marinated on Spanish sweet red vermouth, served with roasted caramelized pears. 04
PAELLA SPAIN Vegetariana
Individual orders GE VE V hearts of palm, olives, sundried tomatoes and artichokes
PAELLA SPAIN Valenciana
Individual orders chicken, chorizo and slow cooked pork
PAELLA SPAIN De Mariscos
Individual orders New Zealand, wildcaught mussels, white vermouth, and wildcaught prawns
PAELLA SPAIN Mixta
Valenciana and Mariscos Individual orders Combo of Valenciana and Mariscos.
CENAS PEQUENAS
DESSERTS
FLAN A LA ANA
Argentina GF Organic eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla and sugar custard with Dulce de Leche and Oloroso Spanish Brandy sauce and creme Chantilly.
CREMA DE CHOCOLATE
Swiss dark chocolate mousse with fresh creme Chantilly and passion fruit triple sec sauce.
MIL HOJAS DE MANZANA
Spain Baked apple torte, with multi layers of thing apples and caramelized sugar. Served with and creme Chantilly.
