Address
196 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
El Matador in Wellington Menu
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TAPAS (3pm until late on weekends & 5pm until late on weekdays)- Warmed mixed olives $8.50
- Asparagus tossed in lemon & thyme butter $16.00
- Mushroom & tarragon salad $12.50
- Grilled beetroot w watercress & preserved lemon & mint vinaigrette $13.50
- Fire roasted sweetcorn w smoked paprika butter $11.50
- Broad beans w cream, bacon & cos lettuce $12.50
- Mesclun & vine tomato salad w vinaigrette $9.00
- Minted new potatoes $13.50
- Patatas fritas: fried potatoes w spicy bravas sauce or aioli $9.00
- Marinated octopus salad w fresh lemon $16.00
- Fresh green-lipped mussels steamed w white wine, cream, thyme & garlic $16.50
- Prawns sautéed w garlic, chilli & cream $17.00
- Grilled sardines on homemade ciabatta garlic toasts $13.50
- Pulpo a la diabla $16.00
- House-smoked pork belly w black bean & chipotle puree $18.00
- Wood-fired prime beef short rib w chimichurri $18.00
- Chicken pinchos w chimichurri $14.50
- Lamb pinchos w chimichurri $16.00
- Pork & pistachio terrine w homemade bread $14.00
- Parrilla-grilled flank steak w chimichurri $16.00
- Lamb sweetbreads w lemon, garlic & thyme $14.00
- Empanada (vegetariano or meat) w chimichurri $8.00
- Provoleta: roasted smoked provolone cheese w dried oregano & Spanish paprika $13.50
- Fugazza: homemade pizza bread topped w caramelised onion, gorgonzola & mozzarella $14.50
WOOD-FIRED BURGERS- Gaucho burger: wood-fired prime beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, aioli, tomato & chimichurri in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $22.00
- Vegetariano burger: wood-fired mushroom, lettuce, aioli, tomato, cheese & beetroot relish in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $21.00
SHARING PLATTERS (We recommend the salad & vegetable tapas with your platter)- Charcuterie: cold meat platter (for two to four) $49.00
- Parrillada: wood-fired lamb, beef, chicken, chorizo, morcilla & mollejas (for two to four) $79.00
- Butterflied leg of lamb, roasted & parrilla-grilled (for four to five) $89.00
- Steak plate: wood-fired flank, rump, sirloin & ribeye w chimichurri (for two to four) $95.00
- Paella w fresh mussels, fish, prawns, baby calamari & chorizo (for two to three) $59.00
STEAKS (PrimeAngus®© premium natural aged grass-fed beef. Grilled on our wood-fired parrilla, served w chimichurri, chapa potatoes & salad)-
Vacío (Flank steak) $24.00
- Flank is a cut from the abdominal muscles of the cow, noted for its taste over its texture.Best served rare, sliced thinly across the grain.
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Cuadril (Rump steak) $29.00
- Rump isn’t the most tender cut but it packs a lot of flavour. Cut from the hindquarter of the cow. Best served medium.
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Bife de chorizo (Sirloin steak) $32.00
- Prime cut from the short loin. Tasty, fine grained and tender. Best served however you prefer your steak.
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Ojo de bife (Ribeye steak) $34.50
- Prime cut from the fore loin above the ribs. Fatty, delicious and tender. Best served however you prefer your steak.
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Asado (Argentine BBQ) of the day n/a
- Lamb, pork, chicken or beef grilled the traditional Argentine way Served w chimichurri, chapa potatoes and cos, tomato & red onion salad
DESSERT-DULCE (Midday until late on weekends & 5pm until late on weekdays)- Churros w dulce de leche or warmed, spiced chocolate sauce $12.50
- Chocolate pot w chestnut torrone $11.50
- Gluten-free chocolate gateau, rich chocolate ganache w Chantilly cream $12.50
- Ice cream w spiced chocolate sauce $9.50
- Alfajores (authentic Argentine cookies): handcrafted dulce de leche filled delights $7.50
- Cheeseboard $15.50
WEEKEND BRUNCH (10am until 3pm, Saturdays & Sundays)- Toasted homemade ciabatta, or carrot & fennel (gluten-free) toast, w choice of preserves $7.50
- Churros w dulce de leche or warmed, spiced chocolate sauce $12.50
- Pancakes w bacon, banana, maple syrup, mascarpone & dulce de leche $16.50
- Eggs, anyway, on homemade ciabatta, or carrot & fennel (gluten-free) toast $10.50
- Ernesto’s breakfast burrito filled w scrambled eggs, black bean & chipotle chilli, cheese, topped w avocado, sour cream & salsa $17.50
- Spanish omelette w roasted potatoes, onions, chorizo & baby spinach salad $18.00
- Eggs Benedict on homemade hash browns w choice of bacon, morcilla, spinach or salmon $17.50
- Gaucho breakfast: chorizo, morcilla, bacon, cheesy eggs, hash brown, black bean & chipotle chilli, slow-roasted tomatoes & homemade ciabatta $21.50
- Gaucho vegetariano breakfast: cheesy eggs, hash brown, black bean & chipotle chilli, spinach, mushrooms, slow-roasted tomatoes, avocado & homemade ciabatta $21.50
SIDES- Grilled bacon /cold roast salmon / fried morcilla / eggs (anyway) $6.00
- Black bean & chipotle chilli / carrot & fennel (gluten-free) toast $5.00
- Hash brown / slow-roasted tomatoes / wilted spinach / mushrooms / avocado / ciabatta $4.00
- Hollandaise / chimichurri $2.00
WEEKEND LUNCH (11:30am until 3pm, Saturdays & Sundays)- Warmed mixed olives $8.50
- Empanada: vegetariano or meat w chimichurri $8.00
- Choripán Argentino (hot dog): chorizo & chimichurri in our homemade bread roll $11.50
- Chicken pinchos w chimichurri $14.50
- Lamb pinchos w chimichurri $16.00
- Fugazza: homemade pizza bread topped w caramelised onions, gorgonzola & mozzarella $14.50
- Parrilla-grilled flank steak w chimichurri $16.00
- Mesclun & vine tomato salad w vinaigrette $8.50
- Patatas fritas: fried potatoes w spicy bravas sauce or aioli $9.00
- Gaucho burger: wood-fired prime beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, aioli, tomato & chimichurri in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $22.00
- Vegetariano burger: wood-fired mushroom, lettuce, aioli, tomato, cheese & beetroot relish in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $21.00
- Ernesto’s black bean & chipotle chili, salsa & sour cream $18.00
- w wood-fired chicken & chorizo $21.50
- Parrilla-grilled PrimeAngus aged grass-fed sirloin steak w chimichurri, chapa potatoes & salad $32.00
ARGENTINE STREET FOOD FRIDAY (Friday Lunch, 12noon-2pm)- Lomito: wood-fired steak & salad sandwich $12.50
- Choripán Argentino (hot dog): chorizo & chimichurri in our homemade bread roll $11.50
- Fire roasted sweetcorn w smoked paprika butter $11.50
- Empanada: vegetariano or meat w chimichurri $8.00
- Fugazza: housemade pizza bread topped w caramelised onions, mozzarella & gorgonzola dolce $14.50
- Parrilla-grilled pinchos w chimichurri: lamb $16.00
- or chicken $14.50
- Wood-fired prime beef short rib w chimichurri $18.00
- Patatas fritas: fried potatoes w bravas sauce or aioli $9.00
- Gaucho burger: wood-fired prime beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, aioli, tomato & chimichurri, in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $22.00
- Vegetariano burger: wood-fired mushroom, lettuce, aioli, tomato, cheese & beetroot relish in our homemade bun, served w patatas bravas $21.00
- Churros w dulce de leche or warmed, spiced chocolate sauce $12.50
- Alfajores (authentic Argentine cookies): handcrafted dulce de leche filled delights $7.50
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Vino Especiales: Mi Terruño Torrontés 2014 Mendoza, Argentina $8.50/ $39.00
- Torrontés is the indigenous white wine of Argentina. Aromatic and exotic with a fresh and floral finish.
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Gran Lomo Malbec 2015 Mendoza, Argentina $8.50/ $39.00
- Medium bodied and perfectly balanced with smooth, sweet tannins. SILVER - Korea Wine Challenge 2016.
Nearby Sample Menus
- Corn on the Cob
- - Large $6.50
- Egg $1.50
- - Large $6.50
- - Regular $4.50
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Supremo Veggie Burger $12.90
- Veggie patty, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
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Portuguese Veggie Paella $13.90
- Veggie patty with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
- Portuguese Rolls
- Warehou $8.50
- Steak Burger $5.40
- Squid Ring $1.00
- Fish Cake $2.30
- Crumbed Fish(Deepsea Cod, Warehou) $3.50
- Crab Stick $1.60
- Paua Fritter $2.50
- Fish Burger $5.00
- Baklava $4.00
- Chicken Pieces Served with Pita Bread and Tzatziki in a Tray $8.00
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Tiropita $5.00
- (Cheese Pie)
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Mititei $9.00
- Skinless spicy garlic sausages served with tzatziki sauce and lemon.
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Halloumi Burger $10.00
- Grilled slices of Halloumi cheese served with beetroot relish, tomato, red onion & aioli inside a toasted bun.
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Spinach Pie $7.00
- Fresh Spinach and feta cheese baked inside layers of homemade pastry.
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Special $10.00
- Bacon, Halloumi, Onion, Fries, Tomato, Tzatziki
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Souvlaki Mititei $10.00
- Grilled Mititei with tomato, red onion, chips and tzatziki sauce wrapped in toasted pita bread.
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TOAST & SPREAD $6.00
- w jam honey marmalade, peanut butter or vegemite on sourdough or grainy
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GRAND GRETA $20.00
- two eggs, bacon, Loukaniko sausage, grilled tomato, hash brown on toast
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FREE RANGE EGGS $14.00
- poached scrambled or fried on toast/Kransky sausage
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GOURMET CHICKEN BURGER $18.00
- with bacon, cheese, fries & aioli
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BACON, LETTUCE & TOMATO $16.00
- on toasted bread with garlic butter & aioli
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EGGS BENEDICT $18.00
- two poached eggs on English muffin with ham
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FREE RANGE EGGS $10.00
- poached scrambled or fried on toast
- BOWL OF FRIES & AIOLI $7.00
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Slow Braised Pork Belly $30.50
- W/ kumara puree, sauteed savoy cabbage, roasted balsamic beets & port wine jus
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Vivant Vegetarian Salad $13.00
- Cos lettuce, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, feta, croutons, toasted almonds, tossed in homemade natural yoghurt
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Kids' Beef Burger $12.50
- W/ fries & tomato sauce
- Whipped Mash Potato $6.00
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Banana Split $6.50
- W/ vanilla ice cream
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Crumbed Fish & Chips $17.00
- With balsamic vinaigrette, mixed lettuce & tartare sauce
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Snack Platter for Two $23.00
- Peri peri chicken tenders, beef skewers, broccoli & cheese bites, crumbed prawns, salad and rustic fries
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Bangers & Mash $12.00
- W/ gravy
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Singapore Fried Noodles $11.00
- Thin Rice Noodles with roast Pork, shrimps, onion, carrots, and spring onion in light curry sauce
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Wonton Noodles Soup $9.00
- Egg Noodles with 9 wonton and fresh vegetables
- Wedges $5.00
- Ice Cream (Deep Fried) $3.00
- Paua Fritter $2.50
- Includes crumbed fish , 2 calamaris, 2 scallops, 2 mussels, served with coleslaw, chips, lemon, tartare or tomato sauce $13.00
- Moro Bar (deep Fried) $2.50
- Hawaiian Burger $4.50
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Paneer Saag $12.50
- Cottage cheese cooked with spinach and fresh cream
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Aloo Gobhi $12.50
- Fresh cauliflower and potato cooked in tomato sauce with herbs and spices.
- Poppadoms $0.50ea
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Lamb Masala $16.00
- Lamb pieces cooked in onion and capsicum sauce with tomatoes.
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Chicken Korma $15,00
- Tender boneless chicken simmered with ground spices and cashew nut paste, finished with cream.
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Chicken Biryani $12.50
- Chunks of spiced Chicken cooked with herbs, spices and Basmati rice in a traditional style.
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Beef Madras $15.00
- Lean beef cooked with ground spices and coconut cream
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Bhuna Ghosh $16.00
- Lamb pieces cooked with garlic, ginger, green chillis and coriander seeds.
- -Entree Deep Fried Spring Rolls, Steamed Pork Dim Sims, Steamed Prawn Dumplings, Deep Fried Won Tons
- Garlic King Prawns on Noodles $40.00
- Eggplant with Salty Fish & Chicken Mince Casserole / Chicken, Salty Fish and Tofu Casserole $21.00
- ●Seasonal Vegetables
- -Chicken, Beef, Pork or BBQ Pork $17.00
- Chicken Sweet Corn Soup $6.00
- Fruit Salad and Ice Cream / Lychee and Ice Cream / Chocolate Sundae / Coconut Jelly / Sesame Balls / Mango Pudding / Durian Mochi / Durian Pastries $6.00
- Soup Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
- Pepperoni pide, mixed pide, vegetarian pide, chicken pide, lamb pide, hawaiian pide $10.00
- Plain bread $2.00
- Pepperoni , chicken, hawaiian, lamb, mixed. $14.00
- Shish kofte $11.00
- Mixed dip $7.00
- ●Macaroni cheese $9.00
- Vegetarian $11.00
- Combination $9.00
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Guava Panna Cotta $15.00
- with strawberry & vanilla ice cream (GF)
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Suon Sot Teriyaki - Teriyaki Pork Rib $22.00
- Marinated in coconut cream, lemon-grass, kiwi fruit, lime leaf slow cooked in stock. Served with teriyaki sauce & rice.
- MAINS
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Bo Kho - Braised Beef (GF) $28.00
- Slow braised beef in Vietnamese spices served with your choice of steamed rice or rice noodles
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Coconut Creme Brulee $15.00
- with mango (GF)
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Goi Ca - Chicken Salad $18.00
- Vietnamese chicken and fresh herbs salad with cashew nuts
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Dumpling Tom - Prawn Dumpling $13.00
- Steamed dumplings with prawn, bamboo shoots, galangal, coriander, lemongrass and palm leaf served with cucumber chili soy dipping sauce
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Goi Du Du Xanh $17.00
- Green Papaya Salad >> Green papaya with fresh herbs and Vietnamese mint
- BUTTER CHICKEN Small $9.00 Large $14.00
- CORN FRITTER $2.40
- CHICKEN TANDOORI ROLL $8.50
- CHICKEN KORMA Small $9.00 Large $14.00
- EGG $4.00
- CHEESE NAAN $3.50
- 1 DOZEN NUGGETS & CHIPS $10.00
- POTATO FRITTER $0.80
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blue $23.00
- white base, kikorangi, rocket, walnuts
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empanadas $12.00
- beef or napolitana
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ojo bife $45.00
- scotch fillet, bone marrow, chimichurri
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grilled octopus "causa" $17.00
- potatoes, avocado & black olives mayo
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salame $23.00
- red base, felino, ricotta, sicilian oregano
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choripan $12.00
- chorizo, bread, mayo & pebre
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bufalina $27.00
- red base, rocket, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella
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tortilla de patatas $12.00
- potatoes & onions spanish omelette
- Combination of Meats (C+B+P) $2.50
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Vegetarian Fried Rice $19.90
- Stir -fried rice with only egg and vegetables.
- Roti Bread $5.00
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Siam Ginger
- Please Select meat Stir -fried shredded ginger and vegetables in Siam Kitchen sauce
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Siam Vegetables $19.90
- Stir -fried assorted vegetables in Siam Kitchen sauce without meat
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Oyster Sauce
- Please Select meat Stir -fried vegetables in oyster sauce
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Weeping Tiger $27.90
- Marinated rump steak in Thai spices, thinly sliced and served medium rare with Thai tamarind sauce.
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Crumbed Prawns (6 pes) $11.90
- Served with sweet chilli sauce
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Hash Stack $17
- Hash brown with sautéed spinach, scrambled eggs, bacon, smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce
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The Hutt Burger $19
- Prime beef pattie topped with bacon melted Swiss cheese and crisp has brown, house tomato relish, beetroot, lettuce with BBQ sauce and side of crispy fries
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Open Chicken Burger $19
- Herb chicken breast schnitzel with green salad, crisp onion rings and plum sauce on toasted focaccia bread and a side of crispy fries
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Pasta (Fettuccini) $18
- In our creamy fresh herb sauce, roasted garlic with mushroom, served your choice of accompaniment: Chicken, Salmon or Vegetarian
- Soup of the day with fresh bread $10.5
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Thai Beef Salad $17.5
- Tender marinated beef with seasonal greens, crisp noodles and Thai mild chilli dressing
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Mushroom Duo $14.5
- Creamy garlic, cheese, onion and mushrooms on ciabatta toast
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Pancakes small $11 large $15
- Served with bacon, banana and maple syrup OR Served with fresh fruit, berry compote topped with maple syrup
- Hash Brown, Bacon & Eggs on Toast $10.50
- Chicken Drumstick $2.00
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Dinner Pack $10.50
- 2 x Thigh, 1 x Wing & Chips
- Sausage, Bacon & Eggs on Toast $10.50
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French Toast $9.50
- Bacon & Banana with Maple Syrup
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Eggs Benedict $12.00
- Poached Eggs & Bacon on English Muffins with Hollandaise Sauce
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Fillings $1.50
- 1 x Grilled Tomato
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Fillings $1.00
- 1 x Sausage
El Matador
Phone
043812999
Opened hours
Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price
$30 - $50
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Argentine , Argentinian , Gluten Free , Grill , Latin American , South American , Spanish
Features
EFTPOS , Takeaway , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , After-hours , Craft Beer , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Cash , Groups , Lunch , Seating , Shared Plates , Cards accepted , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar
196 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
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