EL BASQUE – Spanish
Tucked into the Prado Shopping Center, El Basque - Vin & Pintxo Restaurante brings chef John Colón's take on Basque, Spanish and French cooking to Bonita Springs. The kitchen turns out pintxos, Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame, a baguette topped with olive tapenade and boquerones, steak frites in parsley-garlic sauce, bacalao al pil pil, coq au vin and Spanish octopus, alongside mountain hams, sausages and cheese boards built for sharing. A San Sebastian sparkling cocktail of Champagne, elderflower and Luxardo cherry rounds out the bar. Diners return praising attentive service and a room that treats regulars like family. Reservations recommended.
25245 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DR BAY 7, BONITA SPRINGS, FL, 34135 239-301-4973 https://elbasque.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EL BASQUE
Dairy-Free at EL BASQUE
EL BASQUE in Bonita Springs has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulpo Epela, Boquerones and Gilda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL BASQUE
EL BASQUE in Bonita Springs has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulpo Epela, Boquerones and Gilda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL BASQUE
EL BASQUE in Bonita Springs has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulpo Epela, Boquerones and Burnt Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL BASQUE
EL BASQUE in Bonita Springs has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coq au Vin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL BASQUE
EL BASQUE in Bonita Springs has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gilda, Coq au Vin and Mushroom. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL BASQUE
EL BASQUE in Bonita Springs has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Vegetables, Mushroom and White Bean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL BASQUE
EL BASQUE in Bonita Springs has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quince Bread Pudding, Cochinillo and Burnt Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at EL BASQUE
EL BASQUE in Bonita Springs has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boquerones, Roasted Vegetables and Mushroom. 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 EL BASQUE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Gilda | 27.2 g | 34.7 g |
| Coq au Vin | 5.5 g | 32.1 g |
| French Onion Soup | 16.7 g | 23.6 g |
| Escargot | 31.2 g | 11.4 g |
| Mushroom | 10.7 g | 8.1 g |
| Boquerones | 50 g | 3.8 g |
| White Rice | 55.5 g | 1.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Soups & Salads
- Espinaca Perrtxiko - $18: Spinach Greens, Mushroom Medley, Pickled Onions, Drunken Goat Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $11: Gruyere, Sherry, Baguette Crisp Available at: dinner, lunch
Charcuterie
- Frommes - $23: Brie, Gruyere, Idrizabel, Roquefort, Drunken Goat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chefs Charcuterie - $46: Assortment of Cured Meats & Cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pates - $12: Pates Seafood Sampler, Pickles, Picos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamones - $25: Serrano, Chorizo Classico Rosette de Lyon, Lomo de Cerdo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamón Ibérico - $35: Acorn Fed Bellota Jamon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pintxos
- Boquerones - $14: White Anchovies, Vinaigrette, Shallots, Capers Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Txorizoa Brie - $13: Wine Reduced Chorizo Sausage, Brie Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vin Fig - $11: Wine Infused Figs, Drunken Goat Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ganbak Tocino - $14: Garlic Chili Shrimp, Bacon, Cilantro Crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sagar Txerria - $18: Iberico Pork Loin, Apple, Orange Citrus, Balsamic Glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gilda - $11: Guindilla Pepper, Anchovy, Olive Skewers Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargot - $14: Snails, Mushrooms, Garlic, Wine, Chimichurri Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kroketas - $12: Classic Salt Jamon Croquettes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mortxia - $14: Blood Sausage, Pimento Onion Slaw Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulpo Epela - $17: Sliced Grilled Octopus, Peppers, Onions, Garlic and Cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ancas de Ranas - $12: Sauteed Frog Legs, Spicy Pimenton Romesco Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Txulteon - $46: Butter Basted Filet Mignon, Papas, Roasted Piperade, Espellete Chimichurri, Tempranillo Reduction Available at: dinner
- Pato Pikuak - $42: Pan Seared Duck Breast, Purple Potato Mash, Roasted Fennel, Apples Olives, Blood Orange Juice Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rossejat Noir - $34: Traditional Paella Style Pasta Fideo, Squid Ink Shrimp, Calamari, Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vizcaina - $32: Fried Breaded Cod Fish, Broccoli, Carrots, Manzanilla Olives, Capers Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beganoa - $27: Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Yellow Rice, Portobello, Mushroom, Zucchini, Carrots, Yellow Squash, Romesco Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coq au Vin - $28: Basque Style Chicken Stew with Carrots, Mushrooms, Serrano, Tempranillo Reduction Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cochinillo: Whole Suckling Pig (Special Order), American or Iberico Breed, served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole or Half Pulpo: Whole or Half Octopus (Advance Order) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Bean - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piperade - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Medley - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Vegetables - $6 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Quince Bread Pudding - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Basque Flan - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Burnt Cheesecake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- San Sebastian Sparkling Cocktail: Champagne, elderflower, and Luxardo cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Freshly Prepared Sangria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about EL BASQUE
- Is EL BASQUE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL BASQUE has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulpo Epela, Boquerones and Gilda.
- What can I eat at EL BASQUE on a dairy-free diet?
- Pulpo Epela, Boquerones and Gilda carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL BASQUE have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted Vegetables and Mushroom.
- Is EL BASQUE gluten-free?
- 10 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 EL BASQUE?
- Gilda, at roughly 34.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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