El Fogon grill in Christchurch Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Ceviche $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • Cassava with cream $7.00
  • Empanadas $10.00
    • 2 Delicious pastry fritters filled with beef or chicken and sauce
  • Calamar $12.00
    • Salt and pepper tender squid served with tartare sauce
  • Chori Pan $9.00
    • House made chorizo and arepas
  • House Salad $11.00
  • Chicken Salad $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
THE COW THE COW
  • 1 Side and 1 Sauce of your choice
  • Ribeye 400 gr $33.00
    • Bone in Grilled to your choice
  • Entraña 400 gr $26.00
    • A particulary Flavoursome cutloved by Argentinians
  • Prime Rump 300 gr $21.00
    • A lean cut that has lots of flavours, best served medium rare
  • Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
    • A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
  • Anticuchos $19.00
    • A selection of pork, house madechorizo, beef, capsicum and onion all skerwered and seared over the grill
  • Pollo a la Brasa 300 gr $18.00
    • An authentic recipe from South America, chicken, boned, marinated and cooked to perfection on our grill
PARRILLADA EL FOGÓN PARRILLADA EL FOGÓN
  • For one $28.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
  • For two $51.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts:Beef, chorizo, and chicken accompanied byyour choice of 2 sides and 2 sauces
SAUCES SAUCES
  • Chimichurri $2.00
  • Guasacaca $2.00
    • A unique Venezuela version of Guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo $2.00
    • Salsa fresca
  • Guaro $2.00
    • Medium Spicy Yoghurt sauce
SIDES SIDES
  • Ensalada verde $6.00
    • Green salad with a delicate passion fruit dressing
  • Warm Salad $6.00
    • Grilled seasonal vegetables
  • Puré Rustico $7.00
    • (mashed potato). Our south american twist on this kiwi classic
  • Arepas Fritas $5.00
    • Deep fried cornmeal bread typically from Venezuela and Colombia
  • Papas Fritas $5.00
    • French fries
  • Piña Asada $5.00
    • Pineaple slices marinated in a mixture of rum with sugar, cinnamon and other spices and roasted on the grill

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chicken Pattie $2.50
  • Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Plain Donut $2.00
  • Giat $7.00
  • Hash Brown $1.00
  • ●FAMILY PACK 1 $9.00
  • Hoki $3.50
  • Onion Rings (1/2Doz) $3.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
  • Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
  • "The Ruben" sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut, wholegrain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
  • We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Fish tikka masala $18.50
    • marinated fish fillets grilled on skewers and cooked in tikka masala sauce
  • Paneer makhani $15.50
    • home made cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato and butter sauce
  • Wada (6 pieces) $6.50
    • mashed potato balls lightly spiced and fried, served with tamarind chutney
  • Onion bhajis (7 pieces) $6.50
    • onion fritters lightly spiced in chickpea flour and deep fried. served with tamarind chutney
  • Butter prawns $18.50
    • king prawns cooked in creamy butter masala sauce
  • Chilli gobi $15.00
    • made from crispy cauliflower florets in cornflour batter and spicy mix of sauces and spices
  • Pepper bridge sizzling tandoori for two $22.00
    • tandoori chicken quarter, murg malai kebab, amritsari fish, lamb seekh kebab, hariyali chicken tikka
  • Mixed pickle $2.50
  • Rice $3.50
  • Combination Seafood's $18.90
    • (fish, prawns, mussels, squid)
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Peanut Sauce (Satay)
    • Stir-fried handmade Thai peanut sauce with seasonal vegetables.
  • Vegetarian $18.90
  • Egg Noodles
  • Prawns $14.00
  • Minimum 6 people
  • LAMB CHOPS - SMALL PORTION (4 PIECES) $17.00
    • Fresh ginger flavoured young lamb cutlets, marinated in yoghurt and tandoori masala roasted in the Tandoor.
  • KADAI PANEER $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a vegetable gravy with crushed onions, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander.
  • KASHMIRI PULAO $5.50
    • Basmati rice with almonds, cashew nuts, raisins and coconut
  • MUSHROOM MASALA $17.00
    • Mushrooms and green peas cooked in a vegetable gravy with garlic. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • CHEF SPECIAL KEBAB (8 PIECES PER PORTION) $15.00
    • Chicken and lamb mince, flavoured with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor on a skewer. Highly recommended by our Chefs.
  • BANANA AND COCONUT $4.00
  • CHICKEN DO PAYAZA $21.00
    • Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onion, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs and spices and cream.
  • ALOO GOBI $17.00
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • ·Soup w Toasted Bread
  • Miso Daikon w Mushroom and Toasted Grain Congee $60.00
  • -Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
  • Poached Pear w Wholemeal Crumble, Butter Scotch Sauce and Quince - Crab Apple Sorbet. $60.00
  • Whero Pea Taco $60.00
  • -Extra Toast $3.00
  • -Add Wiled Greens $3.00
  • Served between 12-2 Wednesday - Saturday. Wine beer and Coffee options available.
  • Porky Fried Rice $10.50
  • Green Vegetable (garlic sauce) $7.80
  • Red Bean $1.00
  • Fried Noodles Soup (chicken & prawn) $11.80
  • Tom Yum Seafood noodles soup $12.00
  • Blueberry Bubbly Shake $4.50
  • Chips $8.00
  • Pearl Milk Tea $4.80
  • We have a good selection of sweet items and savoury items available in our chilled cabinet. Please see counter staff to make your choice.
  • CLASSIC BLT $12.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich, served with fries and home made aioli (DF)
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.00
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt & poached fruit (V)
  • LAMB SALAD WITH BABY VEGETABLES, HAZELNUTS & CRUMBLED FETA $23.50
    • Oven baked lamb rump with baby vegetables, watercress, hazelnuts and crumbled feta with a lite balsamic dressing (GF)
  • LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
    • Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Freshly made soup of the day, served with toasted ciabatta. Please check our specials board.
  • SEARED SALMON & GREEN PEA RISOTTO $23.00
    • Seared salmon fillet, rocket, parmesan, preserved lemon and green pea risotto (GF)
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • No.4 Chef’s inspired dish Market price
    • Constantly changing, always evolving
  • Today’s Fish Market Price
    • Seasonally inspired
  • Asian Pork Burger $24
    • Brioche bun, sesame slaw, habanero, fries
  • Today’s Classic Pie $21
    • Big chips, small salad, gravy
  • Prime Canterbury Beef $35
    • Sirloin 250g
  • Lamb Rump $30.5
    • Kumara pom poms, mushroom, pickles, beetroot
  • Golden battered fish & chips $24
    • Tartare, Lemon, salad
  • West Coast Whitebait Omelette $39.5
    • Fennel slaw, fries, tartare
  • Brigettes Beef Burger $21.50
    • 180g house made beef patty with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion jam served in a toasted Turkish bun with waffle fries and aioli
  • Tomatoes $5.00
  • Pancakes or French Toast $19.00
    • With streaky bacon, maple syrup, mixed berry compote and whipped cream
  • Hash Browns $5.00
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • Choice of bacon or cold smoked salmon with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on house-made focaccia
  • Sausages $6.00
  • Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
    • Brigettes house-made parfait and served with fig & apple chutney and grilled ciabatta
  • Brigettes Tasting Platter $55.00
    • Selection of items from our menu including garlic loaf, spreads, warm lamb salad, salt & pepper squid, oven baked salmon, cured meats, cheese and soup
  • Chicken and udon noodle stir-fry D/F $11.00
  • "Anti-cheese platter" of baked banana cheesecake with chocolate pate, biscotti and salty sweet pecan nuts. $14.00
  • Braised lamb shoulder in a spiced tomato and olive sauce with mediterranean bulgur wheat, labneh and fresh herbs $22.50
  • Pea and ham risotto G/F $11.00
  • Sauted greens with herb and feta crumbs and truffled pomme puree. G/F n/a
  • Hollandaise $3.00
  • Nasty, in a deliciously good way! $14.00
    • Chargrilled thai pork neck with jaew dipping sauce. G/F. D/F
  • Mini caesar salad, whb garden salad, sauteed summer veggies with lemon and herb n/a
  • FROM THE SEA
  • Chargrilled Steak Sandwich $21.50
    • 200Gm Ribeye steak, cooked the way you like. With garlic aioli, salad greens, sun dried tomatoes, and onion relish. Served in toasted ciabatta bread with steak fries and tomato sauce
  • Chocolate Brownie Cup
    • Served hot with vanilla ice cream & lashings of chocolate ganache.
  • PIZZA & PASTA
  • Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
    • Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
  • Garlic Loaf $9.50
    • Served with homemade garlic & herb butter.
  • Cheese & Bacon Wedges $11.50
    • Served with chimichurri sour cream and capsicum salsa.
  • Chef’s Platter $25.00
    • Vege Samosas, Salami, Hoki Bites, Southern Chicken Sticks, Salt & pepper Squid, Battered Pineapple Rings
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • Pancakes $9.50
    • Stack of 3 pancakes served with maple syrup. You choose your sides!
  • Thai Green Curry $14.00
    • Chicken and vegetables cooked in a medium spiced curry sauce and served with rice and papadams
  • - Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • *Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Big Breakfast $16
    • Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
  • Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $16
    • Lettuce, tomato, Moroccan grilled chicken, avocado, salsa, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Fish $ Chips $16
    • Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Baked Ham Panini $12
    • Ham of the bone, cranberry sauce, brie cheese, side of chips
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Open BLT Sandwich $12
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, side of chips
El Fogon grill

El Fogon grill

location

Address

255 St Asaph St, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

02108476198

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00-22:00, Tuesday: 12:00-22:00, Wednesday: 12:00-22:00, Thursday: 12:00-22:00, Friday: 12:00-23:45, Saturday: 12:00-23:45, Sunday: 12:00-22:00
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

Restaurant

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Argentinian , Barbeque , Grill , South American , Steakhouse

features

Features

Cash

Location
255 St Asaph St, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand