Burro Rosa Tapas Bar
Burro Rosa Tapas Bar on Gabriola Island, BC is inspired by the fun, delicious food that Spanish tapas is famous for. It's a vibrant slice of Gabriola Island culture, offering Spanish-inspired small plates lovingly prepared with island ingredients. The bar at Burro Rosa features a beautiful selection of Spanish, and Spanish-inspired wines, Cava, and sherry.
Summer at Burro Rosa features a covered outdoor patio to soak up the sun during a summer escape. Enjoy Happy Hour from 3-5pm daily.
Burro Rosa Tapas Bar is open for dining indoors or on our outdoor patio, by reservation or walk-in.
Our Menu
Our menu evolves with the season and changes with market pricing.
Tapas (small plates)
Croquetas
-12
Manchego cheese croquetas with smoked paprika aioli V
Warm olives
-6
Warm olives with preserved lemon and garlic V/DF/GF
Lightly pickled white anchovies
-9
Lightly pickled white anchovies with parsley & crostini | DF
Chicken liver paté
-11
“Wee Beastie” chicken liver paté with house pickles, smoked salt & crostini
Mariscos (seafood)
Prawns
-16
Seared prawns, garlic, lemon, chili and house bread DF/GF
Mussels
-18
Salt Spring Island mussels with spicy tomato cream GF
Ceviche
-18
Ceviche with prawn, local rock fish, tomato, avocado puree, tostada and salsa macha DF/GF
Chickpea and romesco stew
-29
Chickpea and romesco stew with smoked sablefish, prawns and Salt Spring Island mussels DF/GF
Verduras (vegetables)
Simple salad
-8
Gabriola greens with sherry vinaigrette V/DF/GF
Seared seasonal mushrooms
-17
Seared seasonal mushrooms, white wine, cream, garlic, parsley and house bread V
Patatas bravas
-12
Fried Russet potatoes, salsa brava, black garlic aioli. Add cured chorizo -4 V/DF/GF
Crispy cauliflower
-16
Crispy cauliflower, harissa, Manchego cheese and romesco V/GF/N
Charred shishito peppers
-13
Charred shishito peppers, smoked salt & olive oil | V/DF/GF
Heirloom tomato salad
-14
Heirloom tomato salad, garden herbs, pickled onions, Gabriola garlic bread V/DF
Roasted eggplant
-14
Roasted eggplant, piquillo peppers, charred tomato vinaigrette, whipped goat cheese V/GF
Carne (meat)
Grilled hanger steak & grilled chorizo
-42
63 Acres grilled hanger steak and chorizo with chimichurri and creamed corn GF/DF
Crispy fried chicken
-18
Crispy fried chicken thighs, hot honey, Valdeón blue cheese 18
Albondigas
-18
Braised lamb meatballs, smoky tomato sauce, chimichurri and Mahon cheese
Sherry glazed pork ribs
-20
Sherry glazed pork ribs, house pickles and preserved lemon yogurt GF
Postres (dessert)
Cheesecake
-14
Basque cheesecake with drunken cherries V/GF
Churros
-13
Churros with cinnamon sugar & hot chocolate | V
