El Matador in Wellington Menu

TAPAS (3pm until late on weekends & 5pm until late on weekdays) 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 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) 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) 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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) 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) 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 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) 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) 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Fidels Cafe (sample menu)
  • Quinoa & Goats Cheese Salad $18
    • Roasted beetroot and carrots with quinoa, baby spinach and goats cheese. Served with chilli toasted walnuts and a honey dressing
  • Chilli Cheese Burger $18
    • Beef and chorizo pattie stacked in a brioche bun with jalapeno relish, cheddar cheese, iceberg slaw and chipotle aioli. Served with shoestring fries
  • Jerk Chicken BBQ Plate $25
    • Jerk chicken skewers and hot wings served with two salads, grilled pineapple, a corn cobb and a buttered bread roll
  • Haloumi and Chicken Salad $20
    • Pan fried haloumi and free-range chicken with mesclun, avocado, tomato and red onion. Served with a lemon thyme dressing and garlic bread
  • Mozzarella Stuffed Jalapeños $10
    • w/ ranch dipping sauce
  • Hot Wings $12
    • w/ ranch dressing
  • Bowl of fries and an asahi $12
  • The Cubano $18
    • The ultimate toasted sandwich, buttered, grilled and served with fries. Free range ham, slow cooked pulled pork, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard mayo
The Genghis Khan Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Deep-Fried Ice Cream $7
  • Strawberries & Ice Cream (seasonal) $7
  • Shao Ping Mongolian Bread $0.50
    • complimentary 2 pieces per head
  • Smoking Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $7
  • Banana Fritter with Caramel Sauce $7
  • Spring Rolls $8
  • Minced Pork & Shrimp Parcels $8
  • Satay – Chicken or Beef $8
Abrakebabra (sample menu)
  • Lamb $19.00
  • Mixed Vegetarian R $9 L $11
  • Chicken R $10 L $12
  • Supreme R $12 L $14
  • Lamb R $13.50 L $15
  • Mixed (chicken & Lamb) R $10.50 L $12
  • Magic Fried Chicken $9.00
  • Snack Kebab $6.00
Scopa Caffe Cucina (sample menu)
  • Affogato $8.00
    • shot of espresso OR hot chocolate, vanilla gelato
  • Fagioli $16.00
    • borlotti beans, slow roma tomatoes, provolone, poached egg, 5 grains
  • Abruzzo scrambled eggs $16.00
    • chilli, kalamata olive, basil, parmesan, rocket, Italian loaf
  • Roasted Potatoes $8.00
    • herb salt, aioli
  • Proscuitto & peach $18.00
    • zucchini, rocket, mint, feta
  • Risotto verde $13.00/ $23.00
    • pancetta, pea pesto, egg yolk, parmesan
  • Roast potatoes $4.00
  • Proscuitto & peach $18.00
    • zucchini, rocket, mint, feta
Hummingbird (sample menu)
  • Market fish with pickled mussels, bacon, sea herbs & cavelo nero 30
  • Spanish fried potatoes with garlic & tomato mojo picon 8
  • Dark chocolate fondant with plum, coconut & wood sorrel 15
  • Hay-baked pork belly with pineapple, fennel & black pudding 30
  • Fish finger sandwiches with American cheddar 12
  • Black Angus fillet with potato, onions & roast marrow jus 35
  • Hummingbird mezze plate with grilled flatbread 25
  • Griddled Brussel sprouts with maple & roasted macadamia 8
Four Kings (sample menu)
  • Wounded Bull $22.00
    • served with ginger and soy slow cooked pickled beef, mushrooms, creamed spring onion mash.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $15.00
    • served with Cos lettuce, poached egg, char grilled bacon, anchovy fillets and freshly shaved Parmesan.
  • Five Stags Pancetta Wrapped Venison Meatballs $17.00
    • served with whipped Agria potato and red onion gravy.
  • Beef Chilli Nachos $10.00
    • served with red kidney beans and melted cheese, sour cream and salsa.
  • Saffron Seafood Chowder $10.00
    • served with grilled Ciabatta garlic bread.
  • Four Kings Platter $35.00
    • Chef's selection from our snacks menu.
  • Venison Burger $22.00
    • a smoked venison burger with steak tomatoes, rocket, fried onion, grain mustart Aioli and homecut fries.
  • Four Kings Famous Ice-Cream Sundae $10.00
    • served with chocolate or caramel sauce with whipped cream and chocolate fish.
Trade Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Trade daily open sandwich $15.00
  • Housemade toasted granola with honey, yogurt & fruit $14.00
  • Earl Grey creme brulee $15.00
  • Panfried fresh fish with mussel & chorizo ragout $38.00
  • Sardines on toast $17.00
  • PEAR & ROCKET SALAD $9.00
  • Braised pork belly with apple chutney & watercress $19.00
  • Bacon $7.00
Leafee (sample menu)
  • Halloumi sandwich $16.50
    • crumbed halloumi with sesame coleslaw, beetroot relish, and Turkish bread
  • Tofu Pancakes(gluten free) $14.50
    • w/ caramelized onion. mizuna, roasted tomatoes. cashew nuts herb oil and feta
  • Multigrain or Sourdough toast $4.50
    • w/ jam
  • Mushrooms on Sourdough $14.00
    • w/ garlic. spring onion. coriander and feta
  • Free range eggs on multigrain toast $9.00
    • extras/bacon sausages $4.50 each, hash brown, mushrooms $4.00 each
  • Smoked salmon bagel $14.00
    • with avocado, mesclun, cream cheese. caper raisin salsa and red onion
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • w/ bacon and roasted tomatoes
  • Scrambled eggs on bagel $13.00
    • w/herbs, pesto. feta and tomato
Kebab Queen (sample menu)
  • -Large $8.00
  • -Large $8.00
  • Lamb donor salad $8.50
  • -Mini $7.00
  • Falafel kebab $8.00
  • -Mini $10.00
  • -Large $11.00
  • -Mini $7.00
Cube Bakery & Cafe (sample menu)
  • Chicken Sweetcorn Soup $8.50
  • Noodle Soup $10.00
  • All day breakfast
    • bacon, eggs, sausage, toast, fries and tomato
  • Cheese or tomato omellet $10.00
  • -Large $14.00
  • Dumplings (8) $5.99
  • Chips $3.00
  • Pork Wonton
Tote Bar Complex (sample menu)
  • Lunch Fish & Chips $14.00
    • Mac’s Beer Battered Fish, Salad, Steak Cut Fries, Homemade Tartare, Lemon
  • Thai Beef $17.00
    • Soy & ginger beef Strips, salad greens, Chili, fresh herbs
  • Chicken Parmigiana $20.00
    • Golden crispy bread coated Chicken Breast topped with Napoli Sauce, Melted Parmesan cheese and served with Seasonal Vegetables
  • Tempura Fish $6.00
    • Crisp Lettuce, Citrus onion, Tartare
  • ·Mushroom $6.00
    • Kale, Caramelized Onion, Feta, Coriander mayo
  • Pulled Pork Sub $17.00
    • BBQ sauce, Fennel Slaw, Chipotle mayo, Fried Shallots
  • Chicken Burger $16.00
    • Cajun Chicken thigh, Slaw, Ranch
  • ·Pork Short Ribs
    • BBQ sauce, toasted sesame
Titahi Bay Bakery (sample menu)
  • Steak & kidney $3.50
  • Dinner box $12.50
    • 3 piece of chicken & chips
  • Seafood $3.50
  • Seafood $3.50
  • Long doughnut with cream
  • Egg on toast $5.00
    • Poached or scrambled eggs
  • Quiche $3.50
  • Roast beef with mayo $3.50
D4 Raumati (sample menu)
  • St Louis Ribs $27
    • With house made smoked adobe BBQ sauce and served with spiced gourmet potatoes
  • Garlic Bread Gf* Df* $6
    • Toasted ciabatta with flat leaf parsley.
  • Eye Fillet $33
    • 150g Eye Fillet with crumbed beef cheek, kumara fondant, portobello mushroom and béarnaise
  • Catch Of The Day Gf* Df* $29
    • Seasoned Lamb Rump with sweet potato puree, carrot, sugar snaps and cottage pie.
  • Fries Gf* Df* $9
    • Tomato Sauce and aioli.
  • Hot Cakes $17
    • Served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
  • Flaked Salmon Salad Gf* $19.50
    • With caper, dill, mesclun, preserve lemon and a wasabi crème fraiche dressing.
  • Mix Grill Trio $22
    • Chicken, beef, lamb with béarnaise sauce and one side: Fries, Salad or Vegetables
Poppies Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Open Chicken Sandwich 16.00
    • Chicken, bacon, mushroom, fresh salad, served with thick cut fries
  • Beef Nacho Large10.00/Small8.00
    • Served on edible bowl with crispy corn chips, sour cream, and cheese
  • Sundae Large 6.00/Small 3.00
    • Topped with your choice of chocolate or caramel sauce, wafer biscuit, and hundreds n thousands of sprinkles
  • Garlic Bread 3.50
    • Four pieces
  • Chicken Nuggets 6.00
    • Served with thick cut fries, and tomato sauce
  • Creamy Chicken Fettuccini 15.00
    • Chicken, bacon, and mushroom served with fresh salad
  • Stuffed Chicken 16.00
    • Chicken legs stuffed with pork mince served with vermicelli, season vegetables, herbs, and rice
  • Bangers on Mash 13.00
    • 2 sausages, egg, fried onions, and gravy served on top of creamy mashed potatoes
Paper Road Bistro (sample menu)
  • Assortment of Bread & Dips $20
    • Lemon & Fennel Olive Oil, Fig Balsamic, Smoked Paprika & Preserved Lemon Hummus, Fragrant Baked Olives, & a Selection of Baked Focaccia & Pizza Breads(V, GF on request)
  • Ox Cheek, Horseradish & Cheddar Croquettes $14
    • - Tamarillo & Plum Chutney, Preserved Lemon Aioli & Watercress
  • Ginger & Soy Lamb Skewers $14
    • Honey Gingered Yoghurt
  • Panko Crumbed Halloumi $14
    • Grilled Caramelised Pears, Baby Greens, & Black Raspberry Vinaigrette(V, GF on request)
  • Rustic Fries $5.50 Small $8 Large
    • with Preserved Lemon Aioli(V, GF, DF)
  • Grilled Lamb, Honey & Balsamic Roasted Beetroot Salad $25
    • with Baby Greens, Feta, Toasted Walnuts & Sumac-Yoghurt Dressing( GF, DF on request)
  • Tararua
    • Olive Oil, Garlic, Oregano, Mozzarella, Halloumi, Shavings of Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes & Truffle Oil
  • Aloha
    • Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham & Pineapple
El Matador

El Matador

location

Address

196 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

043812999

email

Email

restaurant@elmatador.co.nz

clock

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 range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Argentine , Argentinian , Gluten Free , Grill , Latin American , South American , Spanish

features

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

Location
196 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
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