Rioja

Offering a dressier dining room and a casual cafe, Rioja takes care of both diners and nibblers. While the restaurant is known for its lengthy tapas menu, it also serves a fabulous paella, saffron-tinged, made with short-grain Valencia rice, and chock full of seafood, chicken, and sausages. It's a great dish for groups, but then again, so are the tapas, which are divided into cold and hot...

The wine list at Rioja features dozens of wines from Spain and around the world, with many quality selections less than $20.

On Sunday, bottomless sangrias and mimosas come with every entree, plus enjoy live music on the patio.

This snappy Spanish spot offers authentic cuisine and wines from Spain's greatest wine region. And the best news is that you don't need to wait for your paella to be prepared to order: it has already been started when you arrive. Tapas range from crispy calamari to piquillo peppers stuffed with codfish over a sauce of roasted red peppers and tomatoes, and the unlikely sounding chopped greens...

In Short
Whether ordering a selection of tapas to share with friends or individual entrees to eat alone, diners at Rioja appreciate the comfortable surroundings and authentic recipes....

Come to Rioja and experience a wide variety of tapas and fine Spanish wines; we also have the best Paella in Houston. House specialities include baby lamb chops, ribeye steak and seared fresh flounder. We also offer traditional tapas and three-course lunch special. Rioja Spanish Tapas Restaurant hopes to bring you a truly comprehensive dining experience through our exclusive Spanish wine list....