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Juan Sánchez Tapas Bar

Rüttenscheider Str. 214, 45131 Essen

Closed now · opens 17:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 13 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 14 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Classic Tapas
Aceitunasvegan
5.50
Olives
estimate≈ 150 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Alioli & Panvegetarian
4.90
Garlic dip & bread
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Jamón Serrano Reserva
14.90
Iberian cured ham
estimate≈ 210 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Tabla de Manchegovegetarian
9.90
Manchego cheese
estimate≈ 380 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Boquerones en Vinagrepescatarian
10.50
Anchovies in vinegar
estimate≈ 120 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Delicias con Bacon
9.90
6 dates wrapped in bacon
estimate≈ 340 kcal22 g carbs
Surf and Turf
11.90
Prawn and chorizo skewers with lime alioli
estimate≈ 310 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Starter Mix for 2 people
25.90
Starter Mix für 2 Personen — Mix of Jamón Serrano, Manchego, alioli & bread, olives and dates in bacon
estimate≈ 950 kcal62 g carbsheavy 43
Vegetable Tapas
Patatas bravasvegetarian
7.90
Fried potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce
estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbs
Patatas con aliolivegetarian
7.90
Boiled potatoes with alioli
estimate≈ 350 kcal28 g carbs
Papas Arrugadas con Mojo Verdevegan
8.90
Canarian wrinkled potatoes with green mojo sauce
estimate≈ 280 kcal26 g carbs
Pimientos de Padrónvegan
8.90
Small fried peppers with coarse sea salt
estimate≈ 140 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Berenjenas con Mielvegetarian
11.90
Fried eggplant with honey
estimate≈ 260 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Pisto Manchegovegan
11.90
Vegetable stew from La Mancha
estimate≈ 180 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Espinacas al ajetevegan
9.50
Spinach with garlic
estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Espinacas al ajete with Manchegovegetarian
10.90
Espinacas al ajete mit flambiertem Manchego-Ecken — Spinach with garlic and flambéed Manchego corners
estimate≈ 240 kcal9 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Champiñones al ajillo o con Hierbasvegetarian
9.90
Mushrooms in garlic sauce or herb sauce
estimate≈ 160 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Meat Tapas
Albóndigas en Salsa
15.50
5 beef meatballs in a homemade salsa
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pinchos Morunos
15.90
2 pork skewers Moorish style
estimate≈ 380 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Chorizo a la plancha
8.50
Grilled chorizo
estimate≈ 280 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Secreto Ibérico a la plancha 200g
25.90
100% black Iberian pork
estimate≈ 520 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Secreto Ibérico a la plancha 400g
39.90
100% black Iberian pork
estimate≈ 1040 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chuletillas de Cordero
26.90
4 grilled lamb chops
estimate≈ 680 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Solomillo al Brandy con Pasas & Cebolla
18.90
Pork tenderloin flambéed in brandy, with raisins & sautéed onions
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pollo al ajillo
14.50
Chicken in garlic oil
estimate≈ 380 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Croquetas de Pollo Caseras
12.90
5 homemade chicken croquettes
estimate≈ 620 kcal35 g carbs
Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico
13.90
5 homemade croquettes with Manchego cheese & Iberian ham
estimate≈ 650 kcal32 g carbs
Seafood Tapas
Pulpo a la Gallegapescatarian
21.90
Octopus Galician style
estimate≈ 320 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Pulpo a la planchapescatarian
23.90
Grilled octopus
estimate≈ 280 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pulpo a la plancha + Kartoffelpüreepescatarian
26.90
Grilled octopus with mashed potatoes
estimate≈ 480 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Gambas al ajillopescatarian
16.90
Shrimp in garlic oil
estimate≈ 310 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Langostinos a la planchapescatarian
28.90
4 grilled king prawns in shell
estimate≈ 340 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Calamares a la Andaluzapescatarian
12.50
Fried squid rings
estimate≈ 420 kcal25 g carbs
Calamares a la plancha & Alioli negro y Cebollapescatarian
16.90
Grilled squid with black aioli & sautéed onions
estimate≈ 360 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Rollitos de Lenguado con Gambas y Salsa de Vinopescatarian
18.90
Sole rolls filled with shrimp in a white wine sauce
estimate≈ 380 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Boquerones fritospescatarian
11.50
Fried anchovies
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbs
Paellas & Grills
Paella mixta
23.90
Paella with seafood & chicken
estimate≈ 850 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 73
Paella vegetarianavegan
21.90
Vegan vegetable paella
estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 66
Paella negrapescatarian
24.90
Black paella with seafood & squid ink
estimate≈ 820 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 74
Parillada de Pescados y Mariscopescatarian
35.90
Grilled fish platter with seafood and seasonal fish
estimate≈ 650 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Parillada de Carne
54.90
Iberian secret, lamb chops, pork fillet, Pinchos Morunos and chorizo
estimate≈ 1200 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Salads
Ensalada mixta (small)vegetarian
7.90
Ensalada mixta (klein) — Small mixed salad
estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Ensalada mixta (large)vegetarian
14.90
Ensalada mixta (groß) — Large mixed salad
estimate≈ 300 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Ensalada mixta + 6 Gambaspescatarian
20.90
Large mixed salad with 6 prawns
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Ensalada Mar y Tierrapescatarian
17.50
Tomato salad with artichokes, anchovies, olives and onions
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Ensalada con Pera, Granada y Nuecesvegetarian
18.90
Salad with pear, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and gratinated goat cheese
estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 66
Sweets
Goxua
10.90
Basque dessert with cream, sponge cake base and caramelized vanilla cream
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbsheavy 27
Filloas Gallegasvegetarian
10.50
2 crêpes with homemade orange marmalade
estimate≈ 420 kcal55 g carbs
Churrosvegetarian
9.50
Churros with homemade chocolate sauce or cinnamon & sugar
estimate≈ 480 kcal50 g carbsheavy 40

Is this menu still right?

85veggie
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Classic Spanish tapas

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

There is a wide selection of vegetarian tapas including patatas bravas, pimientos de Padrón and champignons al ajillo. The vegetarian paella is vegan.

18 vegetarian and 6 vegan dishes out of 49

76dia
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Low Carb Spanish Tapas

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many protein-heavy tapas and grilled platters. Many options are naturally low in carbohydrates.

32 diabetes-friendly · 49 dishes

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Address
Rüttenscheider Str. 214, 45131 Essen
Hours
Mon17:00–22:00
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat17:00–23:00
Sunclosed
Contact
+4920145853397 hola@juansanchez-tapasbar.de
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), juansanchez-tapasbar.de/
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