ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS – Spanish
On South 4th Street in Fernandina Beach, on Amelia Island, Espana Restaurant & Tapas builds its menu around small plates meant for a table of eager sharers. Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sauteed with garlic, paprika, and parsley, sits alongside pulpo escabeche, octopus marinated in sherry vinegar with smoked coriander and paprika. Chorizo encebollado gets flambeed with brandy and onions, and papas bravas arrive diced and confit before a spicy aioli finishes them. Traditional paellas are cooked to order in wide, shallow pans, Spain's signature dish done the old way. Calamares fritos round things out, dredged, flash-fried, and served with marinara.
3 PM FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AN 9044776663 https://www.espanaamelia.com/visit0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
Dairy-Free at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS in AN has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Patatas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo and Aceitunas Mixtas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS in AN has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gambas al Ajillo, Aceitunas Mixtas and Boquerones en Vinagre. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS in AN has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flan de la Casa, Paella de Marisco and Patatas Bravas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS in AN has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Paella Valenciana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS in AN has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gambas al Ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS in AN has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gambas al Ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS in AN has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flan de la Casa, Patatas Bravas and Churros con Chocolate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS in AN has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Paella de Marisco. 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 ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Paella Valenciana | 60.7 g | 94.4 g |
| Gambas al Ajillo | 2.1 g | 38.6 g |
| Patatas Bravas | 62 g | 11.5 g |
| Paella de Marisco | 9.7 g | 9.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Cold Tapas
- Aceitunas Mixtas - $8: Assorted marinated Spanish olives Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boquerones en Vinagre - $12: White anchovies marinated in vinegar, garlic, and parsley Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabla de Quesos - $18: Selection of Spanish cheeses, quince paste, and nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Tapas
- Gambas al Ajillo - $16: Shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and chili peppers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patatas Bravas - $10: Fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo a la Sidra - $14: Spanish sausage cooked in hard cider Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Paella Valenciana - $32: Traditional rice dish with chicken, rabbit, and green beans Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paella de Marisco - $36: Seafood rice with shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete de Ternera - $38: Grilled beef tenderloin with roasted vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan de la Casa - $9: Traditional Spanish caramel custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros con Chocolate - $10: Fried dough pastry with thick dipping chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
- Is ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Patatas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo and Aceitunas Mixtas.
- What can I eat at ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS on a dairy-free diet?
- Patatas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo and Aceitunas Mixtas carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS gluten-free?
- 4 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 ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS?
- Paella Valenciana, at roughly 94.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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