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

Our Pickle Plate [VE,GF] $4.00
- Korean Kimchi, varying relishes
Pork Belly $10.00
- Twice-cooked pork belly, hoisin, pickled cucumber, spring onion
Donut Balls $9.00
- Lemongrass sugar, Yuzu curd
Beef $10.00
- Korean spiced braised beef brisket, kimchi, daikon
Crispy Tofu [VE,GF] $11.00
- Marinated crispy tofu, ginger, fried shallot, chilli sauce
Fish $10.00
- Pan-fried market fish, straw potato, kaffir lime gribiche mayo, cherry tomato
Cream Cheese Wontons [V] $11.00
- Cream cheese, cashew, coriander, ginger dipping (6)
Pork Belly + Pepper Fried Spring Rolls $11.00
- Viet Nuoc Cham dipping sauce (4)

Chefs burger POA
- changes weekly
Hot bird burger $14
- Fried chicken, jalapenos, cheese, hot sauce, milk bun
Tree lover $14
- chickpea, broccoli, zucchini patty, relish, aioli, milk bun
All burgers can be served on lettuce bun N/A
Guacamole $4
Crispy Tofu $10
- sticky ginger soy glaze
Lumberjack Breakfast $22
- eggs, bacon, chorizo, beans, slow roasted tomato, kumara hash, sourdough
Superslaw $8
- kale, carrot, red onion, corn, nuts, cabbage, fix n fog peanut butter, nuts, seeds.

Jalapeno poppers $16.50
- and kewpie mayo
Massive Breakfast $23.50
- bacon eggs ,slow roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns, mixed beans, toast, home-cut fries , banger and a miniature steak
Scotch fillet (250g) $27.50
- Fries salad, egg pesto, herb butter, and jus
Garlic bread $9.80
- with parmesan cheese
AVO $15.50
- Crumb herbed chicken breast, avocado and bacon
Curry of the week $12.00
B 'n' E $10.00
- (Bacon and Eggs) on toast
Pork spare ribs $20.00
- marinated in a spicy BBQ sauce, toasted seasame seeds and fries

Smooth chicken liver parfait, granny smith, vanilla, cider gel, brioche $25.00
Chef's choice of 3 tapas $47.00
Sustainably source fish of the day $39.00
Honey-glazed rotisserie poussin, leek & cos fricassee, rocket & bacon risotto $42.00
Charcuterie platter $18 per guest
Sautéed green vegetables with rocket pesto $9.00
Honey and truffle whipped potato $9.00
Le magnifique breakfast $39.00
- Our continental buffet with the inclusion of 1 selection from our a la carte menu

Gluten Free $3.70
Moro Bar Delight $3.00
Gluten Free $1.40
Beef, Bacon & Avocado $10.80
Gluten Free $3.00
Seafood Pack $28.00
- 2 Fish, 4 Calamari, 2 muscles, 2 crab sticks, 2 scallops, 2 prawn cutlets, chips & sauce
Calamari Pack $12.00
- 10 calamari, chips, sauce lemon
JUNIOR BURGER - Beef, Chicken, Fish $5.80

Deep Fried Chicken with Mixed Vegetables $14.50
Deep Fried Chicken with Ginger Rice $13.50
Chilli Chicken (spicy) $12.90
- chicken, beef or pork
Chicken Mushrooms $12.90
- chicken, beef or pork
Spicy Fried Rice (spicy) $12.90
- chicken, beef or pork
Laab Duck $14.50
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables with Tofu (v) $12.50
Green Curry (spicy) $12.90
- chicken, beef or pork

200g Grass Fed Sirloin $29
- w Garlic Prawns, Sautéed Spinach, Béarnaise & Jus
Hummus $8
- w Roasted Chickpeas & Flat Brea
Pan Seared Calamari Salad $18
- w Feta, Fried Capers, Lemon Zest & Chilli
Soup of the Day $12
- w Toast & Butter
Chocolate Mousse $10
- w Preserved Cherries
Warm Seasonal Vegetables $6
- changes daily
Pork Belly Salad $18
- w Apple, Pickled Red Cabbage, Walnuts & Feta
Grilled Haloumi $15
- w Pea, Orange, Mint & Radish

Curry Roll $2.50
Combination Malaysian Curry $12.00
Steak Chilli Basil $11.50
Chips $3.00
$9.20 Burger Meal
- Fish Chips Cheese Burger
Spice $0.80
Chicken & Cashew Nuts $13.50
$13.00 Pack
- 2 Fish 2 Chips Hot Dog

23. CHICKEN MUSHROOM MASALA $14.50
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked with onion, ginger, garlic and cashew gravy
71. MANGO KULFI $4.00
- Mango ice cream made with mango pulp, unsweetened milk, condensed milk and ground cashew, pistachio & almond nuts.
27. LAMB ROGHANJOSH $14.90
- A popular preparation from North India. Rich gravy is used to finish the pot roast, garnished with green coriander.
6. CHICKEN TIKKA $9.50
- Boneless chicken fillet marinated overnight and cooked in the Tandoori oven.
26. LAMB SAAGWALA $14.90
- Blended to perfection in Mughlai tradition. Diced lamb cooked in fresh green spices and a puree of green leafy spinach.
34. BEEF SAAGWALA $14.50
- Blended to perfection in Mughlai tradition. Diced beef cooked in fresh green spices and a puree of green leafy vegetable.
78. MIXED GREEN SALAD $3.50
- Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber with touch of lemon juice, coriander and spices.
4. MIXED VEGETABLE PLATTER $11.90
- Combination of all vegetarian entrees.

Spicy Wedges $6.50
- with sour cream & Thai chilli sauce
Fish n Chips $15
- served with salad
BBQ Beef & Bacon Burger $17
- scrumptious beef pattie with salad & fries
Hot Chips $5.50
The Works Wedges $10
- spicy wedges topped w bacon, cheese a & sour cream
Lamb's fry & Bacon $15
- on toasted Ciabatta with a mushroom & onion gravy
Pasta of the Day $15
- MariaPia's famous homemade pasta . See "specials board " for todays
Soup of the Day $8
- Chefs choice changes daily

Vegetarian Salad Burger $18.00
- 110g Vegetarian Pattie w Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Avocado & Aioli
Oreo Cheese Cake Shake $7.00
Vanilla Marshmallow Shake $7.00
Vegetarian Mushroom Blue Cheese Burger $18.00
- 110g Grilled Vegetarian Pattie, Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Field Mushroom glazed w Balsamic & Crumbled Blue Cheese
Onion Rings $11.00
Chocolate Banana & Marshmallow Hot Cake $12.00
- Stacked hot cakes w Nutella, Marshmallows, Walnuts, Fresh Banana & Marshmallow Cream
Peanut Butter Brownie Shake $7.00
(all kids menu items come w a free chocolate sundae)

Fish burger $21.0
- bun, beer battered tarakihi, pickled gherkin, tomato, lettuce, garlic aioli & fries
Grilled haloumi $16.5
- tomatoes, spinach, balsamic vinaigrette on toasted sourdough
Banana split $4.5
- vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, banana & chocolate sprinkles
Hamburger $13.0
- burger bun, beef pattie, lettuce, tomato, fries & tomato sauce
Chips or Mash & Gravy $5.0
Fries & garlic aioli sml $5.0 lge $9.0
Chocolate brownie $12.5
- chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Sticky date pudding $12.5
- butterscotch sauce, poached pears & vanilla ice cream

Italian cheese and herb fritters $15
Panzanella $17.50
Pesce dal giorno
- Fresh line caught fish either to cook whole or in fillets poa
Olives $11
- Marinated mediterranean olives, citrus, garden herbs, smoked olive oil
Sicilian squid tentacles, garlic aioli salt ‘n pepper squid $16
Porchetta $28.50
- Pork belly rubbed with italian seasonings, wrapped around a boneless pork ribeye and roasted>> Served in rounds with spiced plum sauce and roasted agree potatoes
Kingsmeade riversdale pecorino
- Aged sheep's’ milk pecorino
Breads Ciabatta, chef’s blend extra-virgin, smoked chilli infused oil $12.50

AVOCADO & TOMATO ON SOURDOUGH TOAST $15.00
3PM - LATE
FETA AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS OR CHORIZO AND FETA, 2 XS PER SERVING $10.00
TOASTED SOURDOUGH WITH CONDIMENTS $6.50
HALOUMI WITH CIABATTA ROASTED TOMATOES AND DRIZZLED WITH GREENWOOD OIL $12.00
TOASTED SANDWICH - CHOOSE 3 FILLINGS: $11.00
- HAM, CHORIZO, TOMATO, RED ONION, RED PEPPER, SWISS CHEESE
CREAMY PORRIDGE & COMPOTE $11.00
SARDINES ON TOASTED CIABATTA WITH SALSA FRESCA $13.00

Duck breast with savoy cabbage, fingerling potatoes and balsamic glaze $28.50
- Crispy skin duck breast, tossed savoy cabbage, fingerling potatoes, glaze
Childrens portions available $7.50
Mojito Cheesecake with cardamom biscuit $16.50
Pork Sausage /Bacon $4.00
Toast $6.00
- With butter and preserves
Chilli chocolate and raspberry mousse with cinnamon churros $16.50
Veggie Works $18.50
- Corn fritter, has brown, grilled tomato, mushrooms and egg
3 courses $55.00 Pp

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

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Phone

Email

Opened hours

Price

Type

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Cuisine

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

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