El Five Menu

Welcome to El Five, Denver's premier tapas restaurant, where Mediterranean flavors meet exceptional culinary creativity. Located at 2930 Umatilla St, this vibrant eatery offers an enticing array of dishes that celebrate the essence of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines.

The menu features an exhilarating selection of small plates, including the Goat Cheese Croquettas and the zesty Patatas Bravas enriched with chorizo and garlic aioli. For seafood lovers, the Kauai Shrimp and Seafood Paella transport you to coastal Spain, bursting with fresh flavors and aromatic spices. Vegetarians will relish the Harissa Eggplant Fries and inventive paellas made with cauliflower and heaping vegetables.

Don't miss dessert tapas like Chocolate Baklava or the exquisite Basque Cheesecake, perfect for a sweet finish. With its stunning ambiance and attentive service, El Five promises a delightful dining experience that invites you to savor every moment.

Mezze

• Spreads of The Med

  Peanut & Charred Carrot Hummus, Muhammara, Artichoke, Gigante Beans, Turkish Eggplant, House Pita

  US$28.00

• Jamon Serrano & Cameros Cheese

  Quince Jam, Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Pan Con Tomate

  US$18.00

• Lebanese Garlic Dip

  Olives, Almonds, Pomegranate, House Pita

  US$14.00

• Smoked Burrata

  Guanciale, Pickled Rhubarb, Greens, Favas, Pea Puree, Cannellini Beans, Calabrian Chilis, Pecorino Toscano Vin

  US$20.00

• Moroccan Lamb Sausage

  Hummus, Fava Beans, Feta, Tomato, Pea Tendrils, Lemon, Mint, House Pita

  US$19.00

Tapas De Gibraltar

• Goat Cheese Croquettas

  Crispy Jamon, Frisee, Marconas, Mastic Chili Honey

  US$14.00

• Patatas Bravas

  Chorizo, Salsa Brava, Garlic Aioli, Sherry Gastrique

  US$13.00

• Kauai Shrimp

  Crispy Potato, Leeks, Peppers, Fennel Soubise, Chili Emulsion

  US$19.00

• Harissa Eggplant Fries

  Crispy Garlic, Honey Glaze, Dill, Mint, Lemon Yogurt

  US$14.00

• Butter Poached Lobster

  Bottarga, Asparagus, Kumquats, Radish, Chilis, Fregola, Green Sorrel Puree

  US$22.00

• Mushroom Bourekas

  Feta, Chilis, Honey Labneh, Spring Onion, Spiced Almonds, Herb Oil

  US$14.00

• European Sea Bass

  Nduja, Olive Oil Potatoes, Capers, Olives, Crispy Lemon, Red Onion Jam

  US$22.00

• Matzo Ball Soup Dumplings

  Chicken Sausage, Mirepoix, Bouillon, Lemon Olive Oil, Dill

  US$14.00

• Grilled Hanger Steak

  Porcini Rub, Herbed Farro, Foraged Mushrooms, Gremolata, Radish, Chocolate-Mint Pesto

  US$21.00

• Crujientes

  Brick Dough, Green Chickpeas, Pepitas, Smoked Goat Cheese, Fennel Salad, Spinach Toum

  US$14.00

• Chickpea Pancakes "Tacos" (3)

  Yogurt Braised Lamb Shank, Pickled Onion, Preserved Lemon, Pomegranate, Green Zhoug

  US$19.00

Paella

• Coliflor Paella

  Turmeric Chicken, Cauliflower "Rice", Tetilla Cheese, Spring Vegetables, Pomegranate, Spiced Almonds, Onion Jam

  US$30.00

• Carne Paella

  Basque Salumi, Lomo, Lamb Merguez, Chorizo, Bomba Rice, Peppers, Aioli, Salsa Verde

  US$38.00

• Seafood Paella

  Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Clams, Rockfish, Bomba Rice, Sofrito Aioli, Saffron

  US$40.00

• Mushroom Paella

  Herbed Stracciatella, Poached Egg, Spring Vegetables, Paprika Aioli, Oloroso Gastrique

  US$37.00

Dessert Tapas

• Chocolate Baklava

  Almonds, Pistachio, Honey Cardamom Yogurt

  US$10.00

• Malabi

  Orange Blossom, Sesame Tuile, Pistachio Butter, Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

  US$10.00

• Basque Cheesecake

  Honeycomb Brittle, Macerated Grapes, Cider Reduction

  US$10.00

• Spiced Dragees

  Dark Chocolate, Hazelnuts

  US$5.00

• Chocolate Terrine

  Caramelized White Chocolate, Turkish Delight, Candied Orange, Passionfruit Coulis

  US$11.00