JOYA Restaurant and Lounge Menu

Welcome to JOYA Restaurant and Lounge, a culinary gem nestled in downtown Palo Alto. The menu is a vibrant tapestry of flavors that reflect its Latin American roots. Start your meal with refreshing salads like the Joya Cobb Salad, bursting with textures and savory notes. For the main event, indulge in the Argentinean-Style Hanger Steak, grilled to perfection with yuca fries, or savor the rich Oaxacan Chicken Mole, melding chocolate and spices beautifully.

Don't skip dessert! Their Churros served with luscious hot chocolate sauce or the indulgent Dark Valrhona Chocolate Cake with housemade ice cream promise a delightful ending to your experience. Whether you’re here for a casual tapas night or an elegant dinner, JOYA's blend of innovative dishes and inviting ambiance make it the perfect destination. With a diverse cocktail selection and attentive service, each visit is bound to be memorable.

Joya - Tapas

• Ahi Tuna Tartare

  Avocado, ponzu glaze, lemon, serrano chili essence, fresh mango

  US$22.00

• Artisan Cheese Plate

  Valdeón, manchego, urgelia, & marinated, queso fresco, served with membrillo el quijote

  US$26.00

• Bacon-Wrapped Dates

  Dates stuffed with valdeón cheese, glazed with Spanish sherry

  US$17.00

• Brussels Sprouts & Pork Belly

  Extra virgin olive oil, herb-lemon aioli,niman ranch smoked pork belly

  US$12.00

• Ceviche

  Raw seafood cured in citrus. Choice of: Local rock cod ‘Ecuadorian’, Mexican bay scallop ‘aguachile’, or Ceviche mixto (shrimp & octopus)

  US$15.00

• Charcuterie Plate

  Serrano ham, lomo embuchado, salchichon, soria pork chorizo, with pickled nopales

  US$26.00

• Charred Spanish Octopus

  A la Gallega-style, sweet potato casserole, mango coulis, chili essence, smoked paprika

  US$22.00

• Croquetas

  Organic lentils, baby spinach, Oaxaca cheese, fresh guacamole

  US$14.00

• Dungeness Crab Cakes

  Two crab cakes. Pasilla peppers, corn, ‘testy’ creamy lobster sauce

  US$20.00

• Empanadas

  Three empanadas. Choice of: Chicken and Chipotle, or Veggie Empanada

  US$16.00

• Fried Calamari With Fresh Jalapeno

  Garlic salt, cilantro aioli

  US$20.00

• Guacamole & New World Chips

  Fresh avocados, served with 4 types of chips: plantain, gold sweet potato, yam, & taro root

  US$15.00

• Hanger Steak & Grilled Pepper Pitxos

  Hanger steak, sourdough bread, shishito peppers, chipotle aioli, garlic parsley

  US$20.00

• JOYA Sliders

  Three sliders, with brioche bun. Choice of: Kobe Beef, Chicken & Onions, or Chickpea & Zucchini (vg)

  US$15.00

• Papas Bravas

  Fried potatoes, pimenton, garlic aioli

  US$10.00

• Parrillada De Setas

  Grilled wild mushrooms, fresh sliced red grapes, goat cheese-honey mousse, truffle oil

  US$16.00

• Seafood Al Ajillo

  Gulf of mexico shrimp, clams, mussels, garlic, pimento, worcestershire and lemon

  US$25.00

• Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

  Fresh yucca, goat cheese, Oaxaca cheese saffron-cilantro aioli

  US$15.00

• Tacos

  Three tacos. Choice of: Braised Short Rib, or Veggie Tacos (vg)

  US$12.00

• Yuca Fries

  Honduran yuca, with chipotle aioli

  US$12.00

• Chipotle Chicken Tostada

  roasted pulled chicken in chipotle tomato sauce, queso fresco, onions, pimentón crema

  US$16.00

Joya - Salads

• Joya Cobb Salad

  Romaine lettuce, serrano ham, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, red radishes, queso fresco, tortilla chips, cotija-jalapeño dressing

  US$15.00

• Mixed Greens Salad

  Cherry tomatoes, shaved fennel, shaved red onions, aged sherry vinaigrette dressing

  US$14.00

• Arugula Quinoa & Pear Salad

  Organic arugula, fresh caramelized bartlett pear, organic white quinoa, dried cranberries, champagne vinaigrette dressing

  US$15.00

Joya - Platos

• Argentinean-Style Hanger Steak

  Grilled 10 oz hanger steak, yuca fries, grilled onions, cilantro-chimichurri

  US$36.00

• Gulf Of Mexico Camarones With Mezcal Cream

  Pasilla-roasted potato, house-made tortilla trio

  US$30.00

• Oaxacan Chicken Mole

  Oaxacan style chocolate-chile mole, nopales asados, pickled onions, sesame seeds

  US$30.00

• Grilled Eggplant Rolls Stuffed With Plantain

  Rolls stuffed with plantain, queso fresco, garbanzo-tomato sofrito, organic arugula, mango habanero coulis (vg)

  US$25.00

• Pan-Fried Salmon With Lobster Sauce

  Wild caught Salmon, served with winter roasted vegetables, spaghetti squash, ‘testy’ creamy lobster sauce

  US$32.00

• Zucchini Noodle & Crispy Cauliflower

  Organic zucchini, cilantro pesto, cherry tomato, piquillo pepper sauce, shaved manchego cheese

  US$24.00

Joya - Paellas

• Paella Clasica

  Mussels, chicken, clams, scallops, gambas, calamari, pork chorizo, bell peppers, and english peas, saffron rice (Traditional preparation please allow 30 minutes)

  US$58.00

• Paella Vegetarian

  Truffle oil, roasted red onions, piquillo peppers, English peas, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, fennel, mushrooms, cauliflower, saffron rice (vg) (Traditional preparation please allow 30 minutes)

  US$45.00

Joya - Desserts

• Churros With Hot Chocolate Sauce

  Argentinean doughnuts served with ibarra chocolate dipping sauce

  US$10.00

• Warm Dark Valrhona Chocolate Cake

  Dulce de leche, served with house-made vanilla ice cream, mango, raspberry & zesty lemon

  US$12.00

• Sorbet Trio

  House-made mango, raspberry & zesty lemon sorbets

  US$10.00

• Ice Cream Trio

  House-made vanilla bean, chocolate, and coffee ice creams

  US$10.00

• Pumpkin Flan

  house made pumpkin flan, crispy cinnamon buñuelo, topped with house-made whipped cream

  US$12.00

Joya - Utensils

• Set Of Single-Use Plastic Utensils

  (California requires that restaurants may not provide single-use utensils unless requested by customer)

  US$0.00