Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas Menu
If you're in the mood for a casual, yet flavorful dining experience, look no further than Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas Menu. Nestled on South Palafox Street in the heart of Pensacola, this cozy spot brings a delightful mix of small plates that are perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying on your own. The menu features a variety of tapas, from savory chorizo and grilled vegetables to indulgent patatas bravas. Whether you're craving something light or more substantial, there’s something to satisfy every taste. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, making it the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine or craft beer while sampling the delicious bites on offer.
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FOOD - Tapas
Carmen's Soda Bread
Fresh rosemary, dried cranberries, sweet butter. Baked in house daily!
Pepitas (GF)
Spiced organic pumpkin seeds. A little sweet, spicy & salty
Olivas Picantes (GF)
Italian Castelvetrano olives with pickled serrano chilies. Spicy!
Goat Cheese & Pepper Jelly
Savory Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Seasonal Fruit Pepper Jelly with Ginger & Citrus served over baby arugula with toasted ciabatta (flavor subject to change)
Carmen's Cheese Plate
Four cheese selections, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried fruit served with a toasted ciabatta roll
Carrot Whipped Potatoes (GF)
Simple, creamy & delicious!
Pepper Poppers (GF)
Sweet peppers, jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron. Baked until golden. GF
CORN DIP
ELOTE CON CREMA (GF)- MEXICAN CORN DIP: FRESH BI-COLOR CORN, ROASTED POBLANO PEPPERS, VIDALIA ONIONS, TOMATOES, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SPICES & CREAM. SERVED HOT WITH CORN TORTILLA CHIPS (CONTAINS CORN, DAIRY & CILANTRO)
FOOD - Soups & Salads
SOUP OF THE DAY (GF)
SOUP OF THE DAY: CREAMY CARROT SOUP with GINGER & ORANGE (GF) garnished with chopped pistachios, dried cranberries & chives (CONTAINS CHICKEN STOCK, DAIRY & NUTS)
Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
local jumbo lump crab, coconut milk, ginger, sweet peppers, potatoes, carrots, sugar snaps & fresh herbs (A bit Spicy!) (Contains chicken stock)
Green Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette.
Kale Salad (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries.
Combo Kale & Soup Of The Day (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Cup of our Soup of the Day
Combo Kale & Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Scoop of our Chicken Salad.
Combo Green Salad & Soup Of The Day (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Cup of Soup of the Day.
Combo Green Salad & Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Cup of Thai Crab Chowder.
Combo Green Salad & Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Scoop of our Chicken Salad.
Comb Kale & Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Cup of Thai Yellow Curry Crab Chowder.
Soup Of The Day & Scoop Chicken Salad
Thai Crab Chowder & Scoop Chicken Salad
FOOD - Sandwiches
Chicken & Artichoke Melt- Special!
Chicken breast, artichoke hearts, piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, basil, fennel seed, lemon zest & Manchego cheese. Toasted open face on ciabatta bread.
Spanish Crab Melt
local jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron, arugula
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad with celery, golden raisins, light mayo, basil & almonds on ciabatta
Chicken Tikka Masala Sandwich
Tender chicken breast cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes & cream on ciabatta with cucumber-mint raita
Pork BBQ Sandwich
My mother’s zesty blend of two North Carolina styles. Pork BBQ with slaw on ciabatta. Warm sauce & bread & butter pickles on the side.
Stracotto Beef Sandwich
Beef chuck slow cooked with red wine, onions, garlic, porcini mushrooms, thyme, rosemary on ciabatta with whole milk mozzarella, arugula & roasted yellow tomatoes.
Ciabatta Cubana-Special!
Slow-roasted pork, Sweet Slice ham, imported Swiss, Yellow Mustard-Pickle Relish on Ciabatta bread.
Kid's Cheese Toast
An open-faced Ciabbatta sandwich with mild Colby-Jack cheese.
NO CHORIZO!!!! CRAB MELT!!!
A Pescatarian version of our Famous Spanish Crab Melt. Special! (Contains Shellfish, Dairy & Gluten)
FOOD - Plates (GF)
SHEPHERDS PIE
IRISH SHEPHERD’S PIE (GF) AUSTRALIAN GROUND LAMB with CARROTS & PEAS. SEASONED WITH FRESH HERBS, RED WINE & PIQUILLO PEPPERS. TOPPED WITH IRISH WHITE CHEDDAR WHIPPED YUKON GOLD POTATOES Garnished with chives.
Cuban Pork Plantain Pie (GF)
Slow-roasted pork, spicy red sauce, chopped sweet plantains with sour cream & black bean salsa.
Spanish Crab Cazuela (GF)
Local jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron, arugula. Baked in a Spanish ramekin!
Chicken Salad Plate (GF)
Chicken salad with celery, golden raisins, light mayo, basil & almonds served over mixed greens, honey white balsamic dressing, cucumbers, strawberries, red grapes & GF crackers
Vegan Moroccan Curry (GF)
Harissa, carrots, onions, sweet bell peppers, golden raisins, chickpeas, mild green olives, fresh mint served over basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala Plate (GF)
Tender chicken breast cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes & cream served over basmati rice with cucumber-mint raita.
Pork BBQ Plate (GF)
My mother’s zesty blend of two North Carolina styles pork barbeque, coleslaw, potato salad & pickles.
Stracotto Beef Pie (GF)
Beef chuck slow cooked with red wine, onions, garlic, porcini mushrooms, thyme, rosemary. Topped with sugar snaps, carrot-whipped potatoes and baked in the oven.
Chicken & Artichoke Cazuela
NO CHORIZO!!!! CRAB CAZUELA!!!!
A Pescatarian version of our Famous Spanish Crab Cazuela. Special! (Contains Shellfish & Dairy)
FOOD - Desserts
DESSERT CAKE
TODAY: WARM BLACKBERRY CAKE with A HINT OF ORANGE brown sugar-cream cheese icing, blackberry & mint (CONTAINS EGGS & DAIRY)
CHEESECAKE (GF)
CRUSTLESS ORANGE CHEESECAKE (GF) WITH CRANBERRY GELEE, CANDIED PECANS & MINT (CONTAINS DAIRY & EGGS)
FOOD - Extras
NO SILVERWARE
SILVERWARE PLEASE
Orange Hot Sauce
Green Hot Sauce
Red XTRA Hot Sauce
BOTTLE HOT SAUCE
BAG TOGO SEPARATELY
Creamy White Balsamic Dressing (GF)
Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Regular Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)
8 Oz Honey White Balsamic Dressing (GF)
Extra BBQ Sauce (GF)
Apple Squeeze (GF)
CHIPS-CAROLINA KETTLE (GF)
FOR HERE
Ciabatta Roll
Side Of Raita (GF)
Potato Salad (GF)
Rice (GF) (Vegan)
Multigrain Crackers (GF)
Slaw (GF)
FRUIT CUP
CUBAN MUSTARD
Extra Cuban Mustard
PINT BBQ SAUCE
BUTTER
Tapas
Carmen's Soda Bread
Fresh rosemary, dried cranberries, sweet butter. Baked in house daily!
Pepitas (GF)
Spiced organic pumpkin seeds. A little sweet, spicy & salty
Olivas Picantes (GF)
Italian Castelvetrano olives with pickled serrano chilies. Spicy!
Goat Cheese & Pepper Jelly
Savory Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Seasonal Fruit Pepper Jelly with Ginger & Citrus served over baby arugula with toasted ciabatta (flavor subject to change)
Carmen's Cheese Plate
Four cheese selections, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried fruit served with a toasted ciabatta roll
Carrot Whipped Potatoes (GF)
Simple, creamy & delicious!
Pepper Poppers (GF)
Sweet peppers, jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron. Baked until golden. GF
CORN DIP
ELOTE CON CREMA (GF)- MEXICAN CORN DIP: FRESH BI-COLOR CORN, ROASTED POBLANO PEPPERS, VIDALIA ONIONS, TOMATOES, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SPICES & CREAM. SERVED HOT WITH CORN TORTILLA CHIPS (CONTAINS CORN, DAIRY & CILANTRO)
Soups & Salads
SOUP OF THE DAY (GF)
SOUP OF THE DAY: CREAMY CARROT SOUP with GINGER & ORANGE (GF) garnished with chopped pistachios, dried cranberries & chives (CONTAINS CHICKEN STOCK, DAIRY & NUTS)
Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
local jumbo lump crab, coconut milk, ginger, sweet peppers, potatoes, carrots, sugar snaps & fresh herbs (A bit Spicy!) (Contains chicken stock)
Green Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette.
Kale Salad (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries.
Combo Kale & Soup Of The Day (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Cup of our Soup of the Day
Combo Kale & Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Scoop of our Chicken Salad.
Combo Green Salad & Soup Of The Day (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Cup of Soup of the Day.
Combo Green Salad & Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Cup of Thai Crab Chowder.
Combo Green Salad & Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Scoop of our Chicken Salad.
Comb Kale & Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Cup of Thai Yellow Curry Crab Chowder.
Soup Of The Day & Scoop Chicken Salad
Thai Crab Chowder & Scoop Chicken Salad
Sandwiches
Chicken & Artichoke Melt- Special!
Chicken breast, artichoke hearts, piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, basil, fennel seed, lemon zest & Manchego cheese. Toasted open face on ciabatta bread.
Spanish Crab Melt
local jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron, arugula
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad with celery, golden raisins, light mayo, basil & almonds on ciabatta
Chicken Tikka Masala Sandwich
Tender chicken breast cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes & cream on ciabatta with cucumber-mint raita
Pork BBQ Sandwich
My mother’s zesty blend of two North Carolina styles. Pork BBQ with slaw on ciabatta. Warm sauce & bread & butter pickles on the side.
Stracotto Beef Sandwich
Beef chuck slow cooked with red wine, onions, garlic, porcini mushrooms, thyme, rosemary on ciabatta with whole milk mozzarella, arugula & roasted yellow tomatoes.
Ciabatta Cubana-Special!
Slow-roasted pork, Sweet Slice ham, imported Swiss, Yellow Mustard-Pickle Relish on Ciabatta bread.
Kid's Cheese Toast
An open-faced Ciabbatta sandwich with mild Colby-Jack cheese.
NO CHORIZO!!!! CRAB MELT!!!
A Pescatarian version of our Famous Spanish Crab Melt. Special! (Contains Shellfish, Dairy & Gluten)
Plates (GF)
SHEPHERDS PIE
IRISH SHEPHERD’S PIE (GF) AUSTRALIAN GROUND LAMB with CARROTS & PEAS. SEASONED WITH FRESH HERBS, RED WINE & PIQUILLO PEPPERS. TOPPED WITH IRISH WHITE CHEDDAR WHIPPED YUKON GOLD POTATOES Garnished with chives.
Cuban Pork Plantain Pie (GF)
Slow-roasted pork, spicy red sauce, chopped sweet plantains with sour cream & black bean salsa.
Spanish Crab Cazuela (GF)
Local jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron, arugula. Baked in a Spanish ramekin!
Chicken Salad Plate (GF)
Chicken salad with celery, golden raisins, light mayo, basil & almonds served over mixed greens, honey white balsamic dressing, cucumbers, strawberries, red grapes & GF crackers
Vegan Moroccan Curry (GF)
Harissa, carrots, onions, sweet bell peppers, golden raisins, chickpeas, mild green olives, fresh mint served over basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka Masala Plate (GF)
Tender chicken breast cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes & cream served over basmati rice with cucumber-mint raita.
Pork BBQ Plate (GF)
My mother’s zesty blend of two North Carolina styles pork barbeque, coleslaw, potato salad & pickles.
Stracotto Beef Pie (GF)
Beef chuck slow cooked with red wine, onions, garlic, porcini mushrooms, thyme, rosemary. Topped with sugar snaps, carrot-whipped potatoes and baked in the oven.
Chicken & Artichoke Cazuela
NO CHORIZO!!!! CRAB CAZUELA!!!!
A Pescatarian version of our Famous Spanish Crab Cazuela. Special! (Contains Shellfish & Dairy)
Desserts
DESSERT CAKE
TODAY: WARM BLACKBERRY CAKE with A HINT OF ORANGE brown sugar-cream cheese icing, blackberry & mint (CONTAINS EGGS & DAIRY)
CHEESECAKE (GF)
CRUSTLESS ORANGE CHEESECAKE (GF) WITH CRANBERRY GELEE, CANDIED PECANS & MINT (CONTAINS DAIRY & EGGS)
Extras
NO SILVERWARE
SILVERWARE PLEASE
Orange Hot Sauce
Green Hot Sauce
Red XTRA Hot Sauce
BOTTLE HOT SAUCE
BAG TOGO SEPARATELY
Creamy White Balsamic Dressing (GF)
Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Regular Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)
8 Oz Honey White Balsamic Dressing (GF)
Extra BBQ Sauce (GF)
Apple Squeeze (GF)
CHIPS-CAROLINA KETTLE (GF)
FOR HERE
Ciabatta Roll
Side Of Raita (GF)
Potato Salad (GF)
Rice (GF) (Vegan)
Multigrain Crackers (GF)
Slaw (GF)
FRUIT CUP
CUBAN MUSTARD
Extra Cuban Mustard
PINT BBQ SAUCE
BUTTER
DRINKS - NON-ALCOHOLIC
Water
Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Unsweet Tea
Sweet Tea
Half & Half Tea
Coke 12oz Can
Diet Coke 12oz Can
Sprite 12oz Can
Saratoga Still Water
SARATOGA SPARKLING
Coffee
Hot Tea
DRINKS - HHH WINE
HH PROSECCO
HH Garganega
HH CHARD
HH PN
HH MALBEC
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Water
Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Unsweet Tea
Sweet Tea
Half & Half Tea
Coke 12oz Can
Diet Coke 12oz Can
Sprite 12oz Can
Saratoga Still Water
SARATOGA SPARKLING
Coffee
Hot Tea
HHH WINE
HH PROSECCO
HH Garganega
HH CHARD
HH PN
HH MALBEC
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