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    Award Winning Paella, Global Cuisine, Local Ingredients

    1023 Chorro Street

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401


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    Featured Items

    • 6-PACK TACOS

      All street tacos are gluten free and served on Lompoc Tortilla Co.’s white corn tortillas with limes and housemade salsas.
      $30.00
    • CHIMICHURRI STEAK TIPS

      tender filet mignon, fingerling potato discs, garlic roasted onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, chimichurri (gf, df)
      $22.00
    • MOLE CHICKEN

      brined airliner chicken breast, rich mole rojo, market carrots, spring peas, fingerling potatoes, pickled onion, sesame seeds (gf, df)
      $38.00

    DINNER MENU

    STARTERS

    Portioned to serve one to four people. We recommend one to two small options for every one to two guests to get you started.
    • BACON WRAPPED DATES

      stuffed with housemade chorizo (gf, df) add herbed goat cheese or blue cheese crema +2
      $15.00
    • CHIMICHURRI STEAK TIPS

      tender filet mignon, fingerling potato discs, garlic roasted onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, chimichurri (gf, df)
      $22.00
    • POLLO FRITO

      subtly spicy chipotle, honey and balsamic glazed crispy chicken thigh bites (gf, df)
      $10.00
    • ADOBO BABY BACK RIBS

      slow roasted, grill-finished baby back ribs, adobo chili glaze, cilantro (gf, df)
      $15.00
    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      pomegranate vinaigrette, golden raisins, toasted almonds, lavender- peach reduction (gf, vo, dfo, nfo) your choice of: blue cheese crema, whipped goat cheese or tofu queso fresco
      $15.00
    • WARM MARINATED OLIVES

      citrus, garlic and herb marinated spanish olives, piquillo and sweety drop peppers, fresh herbs, lemon (v, gf)
      $8.00
    • TUNA CEVICHE

      red onion, radish, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, sour citrus juice, housemade tortilla chips (gf, df)
      $22.00
    • PERUVIAN SHRIMP CEVICHE

      medium shrimp, coconut habanero sauce, roma tomato, persian cucumber, red onion, avocado, cilantro, housemade tortilla chips (gf, df, s)
      $16.00
    • GAMBAS AL AJILLO

      wild caught white shrimp sautéed in paprika-garlic and white wine sauce, chili flakes, parmesan griddled sourdough (sf)
      $12.00
    • WHITE ANCHOVY CROSTINI

      mild, premium spanish anchovies over caper-leek egg salad, dill, microgreens, olive sourdough (df, gfo)
      $13.00
    • PAPAS BRAVAS

      crispy fingerling potatoes, fire roasted salsa, spicy sambal aioli, ethiopian spices (gf, df).
      $11.00
    • ESCABECHE

      pickled local vegetables brined in-house (v, gf)
      $7.00
    • CHIPS & SALSAS

      fire roasted tomato salsa, queso, house made tortilla chips (vo, gf)
      $10.00

    BREADS & SPREADS

    • WARM GOAT CHEESE

      avocado herb pesto, roasted peppers, toasted back porch bakery sourdough (gfo)
      $15.00
    • WHIPPED BUTTER

      salted garlic and paprika compound butter, toasted back porch bakery sourdough
      $9.00
    • LENTIL HUMMUS

      yellow lentil hummus, chili oil, dukkah, housemade flatbread (nfo, v, gfo)
      $8.00
    • MUHAMMARA

      walnut, bell pepper and bread crumb spread, zhoug, housemade flatbread (nuts, v)
      $8.00

    DINNER MAINS

    • HANGAR STEAK

      grilled, sliced 8 oz. certified angus beef hangar steak, sautéed potatoes and criolla, roasted market vegetables, piquillo pepper-cilantro chimichurri (gf, df)
      $40.00
    • PORK OSSO BUCCO

      spicy chile verde braised pork shank, fresh chermoula herbs, cilantro-criolla confetti rice, roasted market vegetables (gf, df)
      $38.00
    • SALMON CON ALMEJAS

      pan seared skuna bay salmon, manilla clams sauteed in garlic-butter and white wine, house chorizo, peas, spring onion, black rice, saffron aioli, pickled onion, grilled lemon (gf, sf)
      $39.00
    • MOLE CHICKEN

      brined airliner chicken breast, rich mole rojo, market carrots, spring peas, fingerling potatoes, pickled onion, sesame seeds (gf, df)
      $38.00
    • LAMB CHOP FRITES

      three grilled lamb chops, mushroom dusted parmesan frites, mint tomatillo pico de gallo (gf, dfo)
      $45.00
    • VEGAN MARKET VEGETABLE & BUTTER BEAN FABADA

      spanish style stew of butter beans, local cauliflower, mushrooms, kale and housemade soyrizo (v, gf)
      $24.00

    PAELLA

    our paella is rich and flavorful with a layer of caramelized, crispy rice on the bottom of the pan (called socarrat) which is considered the marker of a great paella. all of our paellas are made with sofrito (onion, tomato, sweet pepper, herbs) and salsa criolla, and are served with grilled lemons and parsley (gf, df) serves 2-4. please allow up to 35 minutes to prepare. choose between saffron or black squid ink rice
    • DE LA LUNA PAELLA

      aji amarillo chicken, housemade chorizo, soft cooked eggs, english peas (gf/df)
      $58.00
    • MARKET VEGETABLE PAELLA

      market squash, mint sage arugula pesto, spinach, housemade soyrizo, english peas, toasted almonds (v, nfo)
      $50.00
    • DEL MAR PAELLA

      rockfish, shrimp, clams, scallops, saffron aioli, english peas
      $68.00
    • MIXTO PAELLA

      a combination of our de la luna and del mar paellas.
      $75.00

    SALAD/SOUP

    • MARKET BERRY SALAD

      market berries, snap peas, arugula, spinach, mixed greens, blue cheese, citrus glazed walnuts, chopped herbs, blackberry vinaigrette (gf, dfo, nfo)
      $16.00
    • CAESAR SALAD

      chopped romaine, crispy tortilla strips, roasted corn, shaved parmesan, market cherry tomatoes, anchovies, chipotle caesar dressing (gf, dfo)
      $16.00
    • FARMHOUSE SALAD

      market spring mix, red onion, cucumber, candied almonds & pecans, guava citrus vinaigrette, seasonal fruit (gf/v/df/nuts)
      $9.00
    • TOMATO & BURRATA SALAD

      market tomatoes, burrata, fresh basil, dukkah, basil oil, charred onion balsamic reduction (gf, nfo)
      $18.00
    • TORTILLA SOUP

      blended house roasted tomato stew, crushed avocado, onion, radish, queso fresco, tortilla chips (gf, vo)
      $12.00

    CRAFT TACOS

    Three tacos on housemade beet-infused corn tortillas, filled with premium ingredients. All craft tacos are gluten free.
    • SKUNA BAY SALMON TACOS

      salmon, sautéed bok choy, mighty cap mushrooms, chili miso sauce, sesame seeds, green onions (df)
      $26.00
    • TAHINI CAULIFLOWER TACOS

      tahini cauliflower, harissa, dukkah, golden raisin sweet pepper relish, fresh mint, housemade tortillas (gf/df/nfo/v)
      $18.00
    • COCONUT SHRIMP TACOS

      coconut shrimp, fresh mango pico, pickled onion, coconut jalapeño sauce, cilantro (sf, df)
      $26.00
    • LAMB SHOULDER MOLE TACOS

      slow simmered spicy lamb mole, pickled carrots & onions, cilantro microgreens, sesame seeds, queso fresco (s, dfo)
      $24.00

    STREET TACOS

    All street tacos are gluten free and served on Lompoc Tortilla Co.’s white corn tortillas with limes and house made salsas.
    • 4-PACK TACOS

      All street tacos are gluten free and served on Lompoc Tortilla Co.’s white corn tortillas with limes and housemade salsas.
      $22.00
    • 6-PACK TACOS

      All street tacos are gluten free and served on Lompoc Tortilla Co.’s white corn tortillas with limes and housemade salsas.
      $30.00
    • 10-PACK TACOS

      All street tacos are gluten free and served on Lompoc Tortilla Co.’s white corn tortillas with limes and housemade salsas.
      $44.00

    KIDS

    KIDS MENU

    • KID'S CHICKEN TACO

      one aji amarillo chicken taco, served with basmati rice and black beans with queso fresco (gf)
      $9.00
    • KID'S BEEF TACO

      one birria beef taco, served with basmati rice and black beans with queso fresco (gf)
      $9.00
    • KID'S GRILLED CHEESE

      sliced brioche, cheddar cheese. served with berries
      $9.00
    • KID'S BUTTER PASTA

      with grated parmesan
      $9.00
    • KID'S SALMON

      salmon strips with roasted market veggies and wild rice
      $18.00

    DESSERTS

    • KEY LIME PIE

      brûléed top, dollop of whipped cream & fresh berries (gluten free)
      $13.00
    • CHIPOTLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

      chocolate graham crust, mocha ganache, toffee-coffee sauce (gf/nuts)
      $14.00
    • PEACH COBBLER

      $14.00
    • VEGAN PISTACHIO TART

      tart shell, dark chocolate coconut ganache, whipped pistachio cream, toasted pistachios (v, gf, nuts)
      $14.00
    • OUTSIDE DESSERT FEE

      $5.00

    CHIPS & SALSAS

    $10.00

    fire roasted tomato salsa, queso, house made tortilla chips (vo, gf)

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    All hours
    Sunday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    FridayClosed
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    Located next to the Mission de Tolosa in the heart of downtown SLO, Luna Red offers guests an exceptional dining experience in a lively, artistic setting. The restaurant’s vision is founded upon Chef Shaun Behrens’ innovative small plates menu based on his passion for locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Luna Red has forged its own niche in the SLO dining scene with its carefully composed and intensely flavorful tapas, handcrafted cutting-edge cocktails, and award-winning wine list showcasing the best Central Coast and international offerings. We support local farmers, artists, and musicians in an effort to raise SLO’s service industry standards of community-based sustainability.

    Location

    1023 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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