TAPAS MENU
At Cafe Izmir there are two ways to order and enjoy your dining experience: Dinner: A family style dinner that allows you to select meat, veggie or a combo dinner for two. You just say meat or veggie and we do the rest.
The meat dinner includes: Beef kabob, chicken kabob and Lamb roll, hot Pita bread; Tapas style Hummus, Tabouli, Ziziki sauce and buttered Saffron Rice.
The Veggie Dinner includes: Falafels, Dolmas, Sautéed and grilled seasonal fresh vegetables, sweet potatoes and grilled pineapples, hot Pita bread; Tapas style Hummus, Tabouli, Ziziki sauce and buttered Saffron Rice.
Combo for two includes: meats, veggies, buttered saffron rice and Tapas style Hummus, Tabouli, Ziziki, including Russian chicken salad, and Turkish salad and hot pita bread. For an additional charge you can substitute various meats and tapas. Ask your waiter for details.
Tapas: Order everything separately; you can create your own customized meal by ordering a combination of tapas. We recommend a combination of cold tapas (most of which serve as great appetizers) and hot tapas (as a main course).
Hot Tapas				Cold Tapas
Pita Bread		2.00		Hummus – known as Dallas’ best!		2.00
Hot slices of pita bread				A blend of sesame seed butter, whipped garbanzo beans,garlic, dairy, olive oil and touch of Izmir spices
Mom’s Saffron Rice		2.95		Tabouli		3.50
Fluffy, buttery steamed rice with a touch of saffron				Fresh chopped parsley and tomatoes mixed with cracked wheat and soaked in a marinade of olive oil and lemon juice
Grilled Asparagus - Vegetarian favorite!		5.25		Russian Chicken Salad – Mom’s specialty!		5.25
Sauteed and grilled spears of asparagus				Shredded chicken breast, potatoes, egg whites, pickles, carrots and sweet peas blended together with Izmir spices
Chicken Kabob		4.95		Turkish Salad		3.95
Marinated chicken breast filet on a skewer, chargrilled to perfection				Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and onions marinated with olive oil and lemon juice
Lamb Roll		3.95		Mediterranean Coleslaw		3.25
Roasted leg of lamb & pico de gallo wrapped in a hot tortilla				Shredded cabbage and carrots topped with tangy lemon pepper dressing
Cabbage Roll		3.95		Ziziki – great with Beef Kabob or Lamb		3.95
Fresh cabbage stuffed with seasoned beef and Izmir spices baked in fresh tomato and basil				A blend of sliced cucumber, fresh yogurt, minced garlic and dill seasoning
Piroshki		3.95		Veggie Dolmas		3.95
Spiced beef, vegetables, and goat cheese wrapped in lavash bread then sautéed until crisp				Rice, lentil beans and garlic wrapped in grape leaves then marinated in fresh lemon-lime juice and olive oil
Grilled Veggies		5.95		Izmir Cheese Plate – great wine companion!		7.95
Fresh vegetables sautéed and then grilled				Assortment of Mediterranean cheese, grapes, walnuts, fresh herbs, roasted garlic, olives and pita bread
Falafel		3.95		Eegra (grilled eggplant dip served warm)		5.25
Mashed chick peas, garlic, soy, sesame seed and parsley, deep-fried to a golden brown				A savory mixture of tender grilled baby eggplant, minced tomatoes, sautéed onions and Izmir spices
Grilled Lamb Chops - an Izmir favorite!		Market Price		Babaganoush		5.25
Marinated grilled chops served with sweet potatoes				A savory mixture of tender grilled baby eggplant, tahini and Izmir spices
Grilled Quail		7.95		Ali’s Green Salad		3.95
Marinated quail on a bed of honey champagne couscous				Crisp lettuce, arugula and chives topped with Ali’s own house dressing
Portabella Mushrooms - ooh aah!		5.95		Baked Sweet Potato		3.50
Marinated, sautéed and grilled to mouth-watering perfection
Sautéed or Grilled Shrimp		7.95		Marinated Sweet Onions		3.50
Shrimp sautéed in pomegranate sauce or grilled
Coconut Shrimp		7.95		Marinated Garlic		3.50
Coconut battered jumbo shrimp with orange marmalade sauce
				Mixed Olives		3.50