last visit: 17.11.2011
where: Hainer Weg. 9, Frankfurt
Phone: 069/69 59 96 69
We heard that there is a good place for tapas on the other side of the Main river. Although we are addicted to the Casa Pintor when it comes to Tapas and some selected Spanish dishes we wonder if the Esapnite might be an alternative. The Espanita is relatively small with about 10 - 12 tables and thanks to the warm reception by - thats what we guess - the owner we immediately feeld comfortable here.
What is suprising is that we find dishes like Fideua (paella with small wheat noodles), black paella, lentils and chickpeas dishes and croquettes on the menu and we think that this is quiet a good representation of Catalonian and Andalusian cuisine.
We select the red vino de la casa and from the tapas frias (cold tapas) we opt for the chickpeas with tuna (€ 4.50). The warm dishes consist of Spanish-style lentils (€ 6.80), Croquetas mixtas (croquettes filled with cheese, jamon etc - € 7.00), Mejillones (mussels with white wine - € 8.50) and of course Gambas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic - € 7.50). Since we unfortunately forgot to take the check home prices may differ but not more than 20 - 30 cents per dish.
The Croquetas are quiet good but we are not really able to distinguish the different fillings. The prawns are very good since they are big and juicy but due to the gravy they are definitely second to the one Casa Pintor serves.
Apart from that we are definitely excited: The Spanish-style lentils are deliciously seasoned and we are happy to find slices of Spanish chorizo in there (sausage with peppers and garlic).
where: Hainer Weg. 9, Frankfurt
Phone: 069/69 59 96 69
We heard that there is a good place for tapas on the other side of the Main river. Although we are addicted to the Casa Pintor when it comes to Tapas and some selected Spanish dishes we wonder if the Esapnite might be an alternative. The Espanita is relatively small with about 10 - 12 tables and thanks to the warm reception by - thats what we guess - the owner we immediately feeld comfortable here.
What is suprising is that we find dishes like Fideua (paella with small wheat noodles), black paella, lentils and chickpeas dishes and croquettes on the menu and we think that this is quiet a good representation of Catalonian and Andalusian cuisine.
We select the red vino de la casa and from the tapas frias (cold tapas) we opt for the chickpeas with tuna (€ 4.50). The warm dishes consist of Spanish-style lentils (€ 6.80), Croquetas mixtas (croquettes filled with cheese, jamon etc - € 7.00), Mejillones (mussels with white wine - € 8.50) and of course Gambas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic - € 7.50). Since we unfortunately forgot to take the check home prices may differ but not more than 20 - 30 cents per dish.
The Croquetas are quiet good but we are not really able to distinguish the different fillings. The prawns are very good since they are big and juicy but due to the gravy they are definitely second to the one Casa Pintor serves.
Apart from that we are definitely excited: The Spanish-style lentils are deliciously seasoned and we are happy to find slices of Spanish chorizo in there (sausage with peppers and garlic).
The chickpeas-tuna salad is the first meal to dissapear from our table. It is very fresh and we feel we could eat tons of it without getting tired. The yummy white wine gravy in which the mussles are soaked in also vanishes quiet fast with the aid of the buns that complements our dish.
There is much choice on the menu that we feel a bit sad not being able to fill our satisfied stomachs anymore but on the other hand that is good reason to come back here. And we will definitely since we think this is a pretty good alternative to the Casa Pintor offering tasty dishes the latter simply does not offer. And this place seems a bit more intimate which might be good depending on your mood. Variety is the spice of life, isn't it?
There is much choice on the menu that we feel a bit sad not being able to fill our satisfied stomachs anymore but on the other hand that is good reason to come back here. And we will definitely since we think this is a pretty good alternative to the Casa Pintor offering tasty dishes the latter simply does not offer. And this place seems a bit more intimate which might be good depending on your mood. Variety is the spice of life, isn't it?
We pay just about 35 € ( two people, without drinks) and gratefully drink the free digestif that is served!
Man they even have Churros....(fried-dough pastry that is dipped in hot chocolate)
Man they even have Churros....(fried-dough pastry that is dipped in hot chocolate)
Gracias!
Chickpea-Tuna |
Croquetas |
Mussels in white wine sauce |