Welcome to Talara - Raw with a Twist!

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Are you feisty enough for Fire and Ice Seviche?

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Are you curious about Camerones? Talara cuisine is an eclectic blend of traditional Latin American recipes and modern ingredients infused with international influences. The kitchen?s main attraction is the seviche bar which features 15 fresh sushi-quality seafood selections that may be ordered in 7 different preparations. We are very happy to share our expertise for the most superlative parings.

In addition to the seviche, the menu is a work of art filled with a canvas of light, fresh and pretty tapas, ensaladas, boccadillos and mini-paellas that deliver the best in Latin flavor. If it is too tough of a decision, we recommend the Chef?s Table, which is 7 courses consisting of assorted seviche and tapas. No deciding, just eating. Start your culinary adventure here?

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Although it has been a hotly contested subject in Latin America, most food historians agree that the dish originated in Peru some 5000 years ago.

The early ?Chimus? civilization seems to have been the first to marinate fresh seafood in the juice of a citrus fruit called ?tumbo? and consume it a few minutes after its preparation.

There are several variations of modern Seviche (also spelled Ceviche or Cebiche) depending on which Latin American country you visit. But they are all commonly prepared with lime which acts as a preserving agent and other key ingredients such as chile and cilantro.

Here at Talara we feature seven different preparations each with its own unique ingredients. Ultimately, the most important facet of Seviche preparation is the freshness of the seafood.

We take great pride in working with the highest quality purveyors from both coasts to ensure that our seafood is the freshest in town.

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Our Seviche Bar features a daily changing assortment of fresh Sushi quality seafood* that may be ordered in seven different preparations.

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Single: 2 oz tapas size serving

Double: Any two preparations with your choice��of seafood

Triple: Any three preparations with your choice ��of seafood

$17
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$24

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TRADITIONAL SEVICHE

Marinated with fresh lime, jalapeno pepper, scallion, red onion and cilantro, served with fresh corn tortilla chips

AVOCADO AND CORN SEVICHE

Marinated in fresh lime, jalepeno, cilantro, scallion, red onion, avocado, corn and red pepper, fresh malanga chips

CURRIED TROPICAL FRUIT SEVICHE

Marinated with fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, scallion, red onion, green curry and fresh seasonal tropical fruits, served with fresh plantain chips

FIRE AND ICE

Our traditional seviche recipe prepared in a spicier version with habanero peppers and topped with a cool homemade prickly pear granita.

ASIAN TARTARE

Seasoned with soy sauce, scallions, sesame oil and capers. Served on sushi rice and nori rolls with white truffle oil wasabi mayonnaise, Tobiko caviar and fried lotus root

TIRADITO

Peruvian style Sashimi with lemon juice, cilantro oil, red chili and chipotle paste and sea salt. Served with jicama and calabaza slaw

GINGER TATAKI

Quickly seared 'a la plancha' to a cool rare and dressed with roasted garlic ponzu, pickled ginger, shaved fennel and a drizzle of wasabi mayo.

CHOICE OF SEAFOOD:

Raw

#1 Ahi Tuna

Scottish Salmon

Hamachi (Yellow Tail Snapper)

Bahamian Conch

Seasonal Oyster

Fish of the Day

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Semi-cooked

Shrimp

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat ($2 add-on)

Octopus

Diver Scallop

Smoked Bay Scallops

Mussels

Grilled Calamari

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat ($2 add-on)

Lobster ($2 add-on)

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For something different

Mix and match any two of the above ($2 add-on)

Or try the Tartare, tiradito or Tataki recipe with Filet Mignon

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Finger Sandwiches served with Peruvian calico potato salad

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PULLED PORK FICELLE� $10

Manchego Cheese and calabaza slaw

BISTEC� $11

Your choice of seared filet mignon or grilled shrimp with caramelized onions and Jarlsberg cheese on Lavosh crisps

SPANISH CHICKEN SANDWICH � $10

Crispy Serrano ham, fine herbs, roasted red peppers and cilantro pesto mayo on Croc bread

ANCHO DUSTED SALMON � $10

Open face on grilled Ciabatta, cilantro pesto, chipotle pumpkin butter, calabaza and jicama slaw

AHI TUNA SLIDERS� $12

Micro greens and wasabi mayo

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7 courses of Chef's choice assorted Seviche & Tapas tastings.

TALARA CHEF'S TABLE� $38 per person

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PINEAPPLE TARTE TATIN

Pina Colada sorbet, caramel sauce

MEXICAN FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE

Cinnamon cream, caramelized cocoa nibs

JAMAICAN RUM TIRAMISU

Chocolate ganache, espresso beans

APPLE EMPANADAS

Dulce de Leche ice cream, apple chips, caramel sauce

ICE CREAM AND SORBETS

Served with cinnamon sopapillas

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CHIPS AND SALSA � $8

Plantain, malanga and tortilla chips Black bean hummus, curried mango and Yankee salsas

MOJO CRIOLLO PORK SHANK � $9

Slow cooked tender pork shoulder shank glazed with the traditional Cuban citrus marinade, roasted corn and goat cheese polenta

PORK EMPANADA � $9

Fried bread dough, pulled pork and Queso Fresco, Yankee salsa & harissa mayo

PULLED CHICKEN TOSTADA � $8

Corn tortilla, pulled chicken, Queso Fresco, Yankee salsa

VEGETARIAN TOSTADA � $7

Corn tortilla, black beans 'frijoles', Queso Fresco, Yankee salsa

MEMBRILLO GLAZED FINGER LAMB CHOPS � $12

Roasted corn and goat cheese polenta, Tempranillo demi glace

TRES SOPAS � $8

A seasonal trio of Nuevo Latino soups

TRES QUESOS � $10

A selection of three artisan cheeses with assorted olives and toasted flat bread

ROASTED CORN AND GOAT CHEESE CROQUETTAS � $8

Fresh herb couli and Guajillo peanut sauce

SHRIMP POT � $11

Green curry, coconut milk, roasted carrot and fennel brunoise, grilled ciabatta

COCONUT SHRIMP TEMPURA � $11

Grilled pineapple, quince and blood orange couli

WILD MUSHROOM FLATBREAD � $10

Shitake, Oyster & Portobello, roasted tomato, chevre cheese, mixed olives and cilantro pesto

MUSSELS CATAPLANA � $9

Traditional Portuguese preparation with Chorizo, tomato and garlic, grilled ciabatta

GRILLED SERRANO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS � $10

Arugula and Romaine, Chayote slivers, Asian pear julienne, roasted peppers, chili pepper oil, aged balsamic vinegar and fresh herb coulis

CHIPOTLE DUSTED CRAB SALAD � $12

Romaine, grilled corn, black beans, roasted red peppers, bacon, avocado and Manchego cheese tossed with lime cilantro citronette, served with plantain chips

ENSALADA TALARA � $8

Field greens and Romaine with calabaza, roasted corn, tomato, Queso Fresco and pickled ginger tossed with Mojito vinaigrette

ROPA VIEJA STEAK SALAD � $11

Traditional Cuban recipe of fork tender braised flank steak, tossed greens with Mojo criollo vinaigrette, calabaza, red onion and red pepper julienne, Manchego cheese and crispy malanga straws

Traditional Spanish saffron rice dish

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MARISCO � $14

Diver scallop, shrimp, calamari and mussels with bell peppers and Chorizo

VEGETARIO � $11

Grilled Portobello, artichokes, bell peppers and asparagus

FILET MIGNON A LA PLANCHA � $14

Wild mushrooms, Chorizo and bell peppers

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TALARA PRIX FIXE� $28

Your choice of any single seviche
Talara House salad
Your choice of any one paella or tapas

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