El Matador in Wellington Menu

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moqueca (g/f) $20/$38
- Bahian seafood stew of prawns, red cod, mussels, capsicum, tomato, coriander, coconut milk, w. biro biro rice. Single serve or share a pot for two
Pork belly sliders w. latin slaw, smoked paprika tomato chutney, chili mayo $14.00
-add poached eggs $4.00
sprouts (v, v*, g/f) $7.00
The Vege Grande (v) $20.00
- poached eggs, smoky black beans, halloumi, hash brown, pan-fried brussels sprouts, mushrooms, slow-roasted tomato, hollandaise, on toasted ciabatta or five grain
-Black beans (v, g/f) $5.00
-add bacon $3.00
-Toasted ciabatta (v) $4.00

SCONES $4.00
BABY CAKES $6.50
BACON & EGG MUFFIN $6.50
TARTS (PASTRY) $7.50
BLUE $5.90
PIE (WHOLE) $22.00
SALAD (FULL) $7.50
MEATLOAF $8.00

Special one $7.00
- 1 fish, 1 crabstick, 1 scoop of chips
Combination $12.00
Hawaiian Burger $7.50
- (120g beef pattie, cheese & pineapple)
1/4 chicken & chips $8.90
1/2 doz Chicken nuggets & chips $7.80
Bami Goreng (spicy) $12.00
Combination $12.00
Combination $12.00

Smoked Ham Wrap $ 20
- Chilli pineapple relish, cos lettuce & ‘wild turkey’ honey bourbon dressing
Smoked Beef Brisket $ 22
- pastrami style, rye bread, panhead mustard aioli & dill pickles
Adobo Burger $ 21
- Sweet & spicy pulled pork, celery & apple slaw
Chilli Cheese Dog $ 21
- Chilli con carne, cheddar & green onion
Add Smoked Chicken, Smoked Salmon Or Halloumi $5
- To any salad for
Veggie Burger $ 20
- Smoked portobello mushrooms, brie, roasted red peppers & zucchini
Nacho Chicken Sandwich $ 19
- Crumbed chicken, cheddar, bbq sauce, lettuce & tomato
Caesar $16
- Cos lettuce, bacon bits, parmesan, anchovy dressing

Viennese Breakfast $18.50
- Soft boiled Egg, Ham, Emmental Cheese, a variation of Dips, Butter, Apricot Jam & House Bread
Creamy Puy Lentils , Pancetta & Bread Dumpling
European Style Creamy Spinach $16.50
- Topped with poached Eggs & a side of roast Potatoes
-Add Bacon Or Sausage $15.00
Granola $10.50
- Yoghurt & Fruit Compote
Brettl` Jause $22.50
- Typical Austrian Speck & Dip platter
Lamb Cutlet, Herb Butter & Green Beans
Soup Of The Day $11.50
- With toasted house bread

Crispy Bean Curd Skin Roll with Pork & Shrimps $20.00
Rice/Noodle
- Yang Zhou Fried Rice
Si Jau Gai - Soy Sauce Chicken $26/51
Chinese Sausage & Meat stir-fried with Seasonal Vegetables $22.00
Chinese Monk Style Vegetarian Dish $20.00
Eight Treasures with Tofu $22.00
Chicken with Ginger & Spring Onion $23.00
Beef Tripe $6.00

VEGETABLE JEON $13.00
- vegetables seafoods
SUNDUBU $14.00
- soft tofu stew with special chilli oil vegetables
HAEMUL TANG $15.00
- regular menu will be served with rice or noodle when you ask
UDONG $12.00
- noodle vegetable soup, boiled fish cake
JEYUK BOKKUM $14.00
- pan fried marinated pork vegetables
TTEOK BEKKI $13.00
- rice cake boiled fish cake noodle vegetables
OJINGUH BOKKUM $15.00
- pan fried squid vegetables with spicy sauce
DURUCHINGI $29.00
- roasted pork belly kimchi vegetables

Tempura Prawn $3.00
Tempura Vegetable $4.00
Large Combo $14.00
Regular Standard $9.80
Tempura Prawn Udon Standard $12.50
Fried Chicken Bowl (Karaage)
Katsu Chicken $17.90
- Katsu Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Deep Fried Prawns, Nigiri Sushi, Sushi Rolls, Steamed Rice, Japanese Pickles, Salad, Seaweed Salad, Sauces
Regular Standard $11.90

Bistro 169 Signature Cut Beef $39.50
- 200g Beef fillet Beef cuts cooked to your liking & served w hand cut fries, onion relish, baby vegetables & your choice of sauce: green peppercorn, port wine or béarnaise sauce
Mediterranean Platter $15.00
- Flat bread w cheese and ham, falafel, hummus dipping sauce & babaganoush sauce
Antipasto Platter $18.00
- Charcuterie sliced ham, beef, salami, smoked salmon, sundried tomatoes, olives, artichokes, roasted pepper, crackers & dipping sauce (GF option available)
Vegetarian Gnocchi $21.50
- Homemade gnocchi cooked in a four cheese sauce w broccoli & hazelnut (V)
Catch of the Day $29.50
- Pan fried fresh fish served w beetroot crumble pumpkin puree & burnt orange sauce (GF)
Bistro 169 Lamb Rump $26.50
- Slow braised lamb rump w pea puree, vanilla parsnip puree, potato fondant & homemade mint sauce (GF)
Vodka Cured Salmon $16.00
- Aoraki King Salmon cured w vodka, orange juice & fennel served w crème fraîche, bread croutons & garden mix lettuce & olive oil (GF option available)
Crème Brûlée $13.00
- Midori flavoured crème brûlée served w anglaise sauce, berries & French vanilla ice cream

Fish $3.50
1/4 pounder B $5.50 / C $9.50
- 1/4 pound, 100gr beef pattie, tomato, lettuce, onion & tomato sauce
Picnic box $39.50
- 8 thighs & 7 drums no chips
Canada squid on rice / california beef on rice / soft egg (shrimp/beef) on rice $10.50
Salad burger B $4.50 / C $9.50
- Mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheese & onion
Dinner box $10.90
- 2 thighs, 1 drum & small chips
6 chicken nuggets $4.50
Large chips $4.50

CHICKEN $12.50/$11.50
PINEAPPLE $3.30/$4.20
CHICKEN AND CHIPS $8.40
QUICK LUNCHES $6.70
- egg burger+chips/cheese burger+chips/hawaiian burger+chips
PORK-PINEAPPLE-CASHEW NUTS VEG $15.70/$15.00
SHRIMP $15.10/$14.60
WONTONS DEEP FRIED 1/2 DOZ WITH SAUCE $5.60
ONION $3.30/$4.20

Roasted portobello mushrooms $18.00
- with wilted herb butter spinach, and haloumi served on 5grain
-bacon $18.00
Eggs benedict
- on ciabatta with poached free ranged eggs and hollandaise
Sides
Scotch fillet $19.00
- with herb butter and truffle oil served with spinach and roasted tomatoes
-bacon $17.00
-salmon $18.50
Free range eggs $8.50
- scrambled / poached / fried on ciabatta or 5 grain

Spicy Wedges $6.50
All food is available for dine in or take-away.
Mee Goreng $12.00
- Egg noodles, chicken, egg and chilli sambal
Corn Fritters $15.50
- Served with garden salad and optional; bacon or avocado
Salads $13.50
-Bacon and avocado
Toasted Sandwiches $6.50
Sun-dried Tomato Risotto $14.50
- Risotto, sundried tomato, spinach, and optional bacon and mushroom

Singapore fried rice noodles
Mee Goreng $11.80
Yangzhou Fried rice $11.80
Singapore Fried Noodles $11.80
Wonton Noodle Soup $11.80
Seafood fried noodles
Combination Noodles $11.80
- soy sauce, chicken, beef, pork and prawn, veg
Mee Goreng $11.80
- coconut, curry sauce, chicken and beef, veg

Sarape Mexicano $23.00
- Slow cooked pork with green sauce served with beans, rice, sour cream and cheese.
Quesadillas $13.00/$17.00
- Wheat tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled. Served with salad, red sauce, and pickle onion.
Tortas de elote $12.00
- Corn fritters
Huarache Patria $20.00/$25.00
- Huarache is a popular Mexican dish consisting of an oblong, fried masa base, with a variety of toppings including red and green sauce served with beef, veggie, chorizo or chicken breast egg and cheese.
Huevos Rancheros o Divorciados $10.00
- Fried eggs topped with red or green sauce or both.
Tacos $8.00/$22.00
- Corn tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese.
Molletes $10.00
- Fresh bread topped with beans melted.( Add chorizo, ham or eggs for $3)
Flautas $15.00
- Deep fried tacos

El Matador

Wellington Region > Wellington > El Matador

Address

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

Phone

043812999

Email

restaurant@elmatador.co.nz

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

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El Matador in Wellington Menu

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El Matador

Wellington Region > Wellington > El Matador

Address

Phone

Email

Opened hours

Price

Type

Service

Cuisine

Features

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

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