Vega Tapas Cafe Restaurant Review
2051 Metairie Rd. (Helios Ave.) 
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Metairie, LA 70005
504-836-2007 | Menu
Cuisine
Open
Dinner Mon.-Sat.Features
- Kid-friendly
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Parking available
- Casual
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| When Vega Tapas Café was launched in the 1990s as a tapas bar, it gave the small Spain-inspired dishes more than lip service. The place has evolved since then, and tilts now to a more pan-Mediterranean theme, influences and traditions appear mixed, seemingly at random. The result is eclectic, but imaginative enough to court even the most discriminating tapas enthusiast. Start with crisply fried Louisiana oysters with jamón serrano and a basil Caesar dressing. The pan-roasted Gulf fish is served over a curried couscous studded with almonds, golden raisins and mint. Chicken livers sport a side of spicy tomato jam. But the pièce de résistance may be the diver scallops on butternut squash purée with balsamic reduction. Crèma catalana (the forerunner of crème brûlée) for dessert keeps faith with the theme. The wine list is an international delight, but diners appreciate the half-price wines on Monday. Above-average attention is paid to the wine program, with the owner seeking out hard-to-find labels to feature. |
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