B u r r o R o s a

795 Ross Way, Gabriola Island, BC V0R1X1

Burro Rosa Spanish Tapas

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

Visit us: 795 Ross Way, Gabriola Island, BC
Email us: info@burrorosa.ca

Welcome to Burro Rosa Tapas Bar on beautiful Gabriola Island, BC