MSP: Solera recs

[sullysully]

I'm headed to Solera for the first time on Saturday night. Any things I shouldn't miss, and what should I avoid?

Thanks!

[sullysully]

I was there last Saturtday night and had a great dinner. Our favorites were the poached salmon with apple-celeryroot puree and the scallops a la plancha. So good.

[qaeater]

Oh how I miss what I thought was my favorite ever the escargot in choriza fat, unfortunately not on the menu anymore. But Solera is always one of my favorites. I haven't had much there i did not enjoy.

[djohnson22]

I was just there last night:

The oxtails are still on the menu, as are the albigondas. I didn't look on the menu, but I thought I saw some chorizo burgers going out to someone.

My dining companion and I ordered the Seasonal Tasting menu, from which you receive 8 "courses" for $29 per person (minimum 2 people). There are also Nuevas and Traditional Tasting options.

[Quince]

So how was the Seasonal Tasting menu? Did you feel like it was a good value?

[BigE]

I've only dined off the late night menu (and the special menu for the Bourdain event), but what i would recommend is:

-Bocadillos - The seared chilled tuna one is exceptional, and the chorizo one is also very good.
-Shrimp and Tetilla Croquetas
-Oxtail
-Octopus ceviche is interesting...definitely worth a try.

I really should make it over there for dinner.

[LauraB]

I am not sure if they are still on the menu, but a few of our favorites from the time I was there a few months ago were the scallops with serrano ham and the albigondas (meatballs).

[Foureyes137]

I have no idea if these are still on the menu, but the ox tails are very good, rabbit is very good, croquettes, chorizo burgers and mussels are all our favorites.

[bob s]

My favorites are the marinated anchovies and the chorizo stuffed dates.