Boquería – Spanish
Boquería captures the spirited energy of a bustling Spanish market, where the air is rich with the savory aroma of hand-carved Jamón Ibérico and the sizzle of salt-dusted Pimientos de Padrón. Guests gather around rustic tables to share artisanal boards overflowing with nutty Manchego, creamy truffle goat cheese, and ribbons of acorn-fed chorizo that melt on the tongue. It is a transportive dining experience that celebrates the art of the tapa, inviting friends to linger over bold Mediterranean flavors and vibrant, communal plates.
1837, M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036 +12025589545 https://boqueriarestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Boquería
Dairy-Free at Boquería
Boquería in Washington has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Patatas Bravas, Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota and Pimientos de Padrón. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Boquería
Boquería in Washington has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Patatas Bravas, Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota and Pimientos de Padrón. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Boquería
Boquería in Washington has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Patatas Bravas, Paella de Mariscos and Tarta Vasca de Chocolate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Boquería
Boquería in Washington has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Paella de Mariscos, Jamón Serrano and Arroz con Atún. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Boquería
Boquería in Washington has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gambas al Ajillo, Jamón Serrano and Salchichón Ibérico de Bellota. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Boquería
Boquería in Washington has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gambas al Ajillo, Jamón Serrano and Salchichón Ibérico de Bellota. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Boquería
Boquería in Washington has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pimientos de Padrón, Pan con Tomate and Estrella Galicia. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Boquería
Boquería in Washington has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Patatas Bravas, Tarta Vasca de Chocolate and Pimientos de Padrón. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Boquería
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Paella de Mariscos | 72.6 g | 88 g |
| Arroz con Atún | 61.4 g | 44.6 g |
| Paella de Costilla | 18.6 g | 44.2 g |
| Gambas al Ajillo | 2.1 g | 38.6 g |
| Valdeón | 12 g | 37.9 g |
| Salmon a la Catalana | 15.8 g | 37.9 g |
| Arroz con Salmón | 70.6 g | 35.4 g |
| Aged Manchego | 167.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Aged Mahón | 36.9 g | 27.2 g |
| Pan con Tomate | 46.2 g | 26.9 g |
| Jamón Serrano | 0.2 g | 23.3 g |
| Caña de Cabra | 1.6 g | 22.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Charcuterie & Artisanal Cheese
- Aged Mahón - $7: Hard cow’s milk cheese from the Island of Menorca; tangy, intense, sharp, citrus, aged 12 months Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caña de Cabra - $7: Soft goat’s milk cheese from Murcia; citrus, creamy, slightly grassy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aged Manchego - $12: Hard sheep’s milk cheese from Castilla La Mancha; notes of caramel and nuts, aged 12 months Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Valdeón - $7: Soft goat, sheep, & cow’s milk cheese from Castilla y León: creamy, sharp blue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Goat Cheese - $9: Semi-hard 6-month-aged goat cheese with black truffles from Jumilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamón Serrano - $12: Serrano ham, aged 16 months Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salchichón Ibérico de Bellota - $14: Cured pork sausage, seasoned with whole peppercorns Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota - $13: Mildly spicy cured pork sausage, seasoned with smoked pimentón Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamón Ibérico de Bellota - $34: Hand-carved, acorn-fed Ibérico ham, aged for 48 months Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Tapas
- Pimientos de Padrón - $9.5: Blistered Shishito Peppers, coarse sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan con Tomate - $8: Toasted bread rubbed with tomato, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Española - $10: Traditional Spanish frittata of eggs, confit potatoes, onions, garlic allioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Croquetas de Setas - $9: Three mushroom croquettes with truffle allioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patatas Bravas - $13.5: Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gambas al Ajillo - $19.5: Shrimp, garlic, brandy, lobster reduction, Guindilla pepper in olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Atkins, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulpo a la Plancha - $23: Seared octopus, Manzanilla olivada, olive oil crushed potato Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albóndigas - $17.5: Beef and pork meatballs, tomato sauce, sheep's milk cheese, chives Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dátiles con Beicon - $10: Dates stuffed with almonds and Valdeón blue cheese wrapped in bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bikini - $9.5: Serrano ham and Burrata grilled cheese sandwich, truffle allioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Paella de Mariscos - $49.5: Bomba rice, monkfish, sepia, squid, shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paella de Verduras - $38: Bomba rice, eggplant, broccoli, peas, grape tomato, piquillo peppers, saffron, salsa verde Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paella de Costilla - $48.5: Bomba rice, braised short rib, Turkish figs, Piparra peppers, roasted bone marrow Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon a la Catalana - $29: Blackened Chilean salmon, lemon-herb butter, sautéed spinach, garbanzo beans, toasted pine nuts, golden raisins Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Secreto de Ibérico - $37: Seared Ibérico pork, creamy white romesco, sherry-honey reduction, patatas paja, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Bowls
- Hamburguesa - $18: 6 oz certified Angus beef, Jamón Serrano, chorizo-bacon jam, Tetilla cheese, garlic allioli, King’s Hawaiian Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz con Salmón - $19: Grilled salmon, black rice, avocado, sautéed spinach, soft-boiled egg, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz con Atún - $19: Ahi tuna crudo, sliced avocado, black rice, grape tomato, fava bean, citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros Clásicos - $9: Traditional fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar served with choice of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crema Catalana - $10: Creamy custard, lemon zest, caramelized sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tarta Vasca de Chocolate - $12: Basque chocolate cheesecake, macerated strawberries, chantilly cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Shishito Margarita - $16: Shishito Pepper Infused Tequila, Fresh Lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Espresso Martini - $17: Prairie Vodka, Torres 10 Brandy, Licor 43, Espresso, Demerara
- Estrella Galicia - $8: Lager, 5.5% - Galicia, Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Espresso - $3: Single shot of espresso
Frequently Asked Questions about Boquería
- Is Boquería dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Boquería has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Patatas Bravas, Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota and Pimientos de Padrón.
- What can I eat at Boquería on a dairy-free diet?
- Patatas Bravas, Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota and Pimientos de Padrón carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Boquería have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pimientos de Padrón and Pan con Tomate.
- Is Boquería gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Boquería?
- Paella de Mariscos, at roughly 88g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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