Monday Munchies: Tapas, Sangria & More at Basqueria

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Just a little over a month ago, Basqueria officially opened in the former Fired Pie pizza joint at 350 E. Congress St. — bringing pintxos (bite-sized dishes) found in the Basque country of Northern Spain and Southern France.

Before opening Basqueria, Freddy ElMesselmani, who also operates Urban Pita, soaked up the culture and toured the Basque region including Bilbao and the North Spanish coast.

It’s a great addition to the downtown food scene, including dishes like Paella Basqueria (Saffron Arborio rice with chicken thigh and chorizo), boards (meat, veggie, cheese, or mixed), Sauteéd Chicken, and Smoked Salmon Pintxo — goat cheese on bread with smoked salmon, whipped hot honey, and pickled onions.

There are breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus at Basqueria. They also brings late-night bites downtown!

The current hours of operation are 4 p.m. – midnight on Tuesday – Wednesday, 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. on Thursday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. – midnight on Sunday, and closed Mondays. The last call for food and drinks is 30 minutes before closing time.

There’s a lot to eat at Basqueria and plenty of time to do it!

Keep scrolling for a visual tour of certain menu items (all photos were taken by Shane Reiser).

A Look at Basqueria’s Menu

Basqueria is located at 350 E. Congress St. For more information, visit basqueriaaz.com and follow Basqueria on Instagram.