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.

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Fish & Chips $12.00
- Fresh fish, lightly battered, served with fries, salad garnish & lemon
Kau Kau Salmon $27.00
- Honey glazed, served on mash, with spinach, glazed carrots, hollandaise & rocket pesto
BLET $13.00
- Bacon, lettuce, egg & tomato served on toasted ciabatta with fries & aioli
Thai Beef Salad $23.00
- Marinated beef, fresh salad greens & sweet chilli sauce topped with crispy noodles
Ben's Banoffee Tart $10.00
F.O.D P.O.A
- The Team will gladly inform you of today’s creation
Margherita Pizza $11.00
- Cheese, tomato & fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil
Frank Shank Pie $23.00
- Good old lamb shank taste, without the bones! slow cooked with carrot, kumara, beans, onion & mint sauce. served with home cut chips & 1841 slaw

Eggs poached or scrambled on toast with crispy bacon $16.5
Bowl of fries & aioli $8
Organic leaf salad $8
Poached eggs, avocado, rocket leaves & hollandaise on toast $18.5
Beef meatballs, smoked tomato sauce, gremolata & grilled sourdough $19.5
5 Grain toast $14
- avocado & tomato
‘Cloudy Bay’ clam linguine, white wine & flat leaf parsley $24.5
Crispy West Coast whitebait, avocado, roasted fennel seed aioli & soft greens $23

Sauteed Spicy Pork with Dried Beans $11.00
Deep-fried Spare Ribs with Minced Garlic & Spicy Salt $12.00
Sauteed Beef with Pepper & Onion $11.00
Fried Celery & Pork $11.00
Tofu & Vegetable Soup $5.00
Fried Dumpling $9.90
Kimchi $2.00
Lemon Chicken $11.00

Toast $4.50
- Your choice of spreads
Omelette $15.00
- With your choice of three fillings
Veggie Hash stack $17.00
- Egg, toast, bacon, hash, tomato, holly
Gangsta burger $13.00
- Choice of smoked chicken, bacon or marinated tofu
midnight chilli $13.00
- Bean and kumara chilli hot pot served with warm tortilla
bacon hash stack $17.00
- Egg, toast, bacon, hash, tomato, holly
Spud chunks $8.50
- Served with vegan garlic mayo and sweet chilli
Egg your choice $9.00
- On toast

200g Grass Fed Sirloin $29
- w Garlic Prawns, Sautéed Spinach, Béarnaise & Jus
Fish of the Day POA
- w Seasonal Accompaniments
Hummus $8
- w Roasted Chickpeas & Flat Brea
Grilled Haloumi $15
- w Pea, Orange, Mint & Radish
Cheese $20
- w Accompaniments
Pan Seared Calamari Salad $18
- w Feta, Fried Capers, Lemon Zest & Chilli
Drunken Affogato $12
- w Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Kahlua or Baileys
Soup of the Day $12
- w Toast & Butter

BULGOGI $14.00
- pan fried marinated beef vegetables
CHICKEN BOKKUM $15.00
- pan fried marinated chicken with vegetables
JAPCHAE $14.00
- stir fried sweet potato noodles with vegetables
DURUCHINGI $29.00
- roasted pork belly kimchi vegetables
CHILLI CHICKEN $29.00
- dip fried chicken special sweet and spicy sauce
BIBIMBAP $14.00
- mixture of vegetables roasted beef steamed rice
VEGETABLE JEON $13.00
- vegetables seafoods
RAMYUN $10.00
- spicy Korean noodle with vegetable

Wedges $9.5
- with hefeweizen aioli and our Bohemian Hipster bbq sauce.
Bacon $3
Pork Burger $19
- free-range pulled pork with fresh greens, tomato slices, mozzarella, slaw & hefeweizen aioli on a lightly toasted bun.
Egg $2
Vegetarian Stack $19.5
- Oven baked kumara rosti topped with stuffed portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach and haloumi with a balsamic glaze.
Mushroom $2
Margherita $18
- Basil & sliced tomato on a tomato base with mozzarella.
Salt and Pepper Squid $11.5
- calamari crumbed in our brewery’s spent grain, lemon, pepper and Fork Brewing hop salt. Served with sweet chilli and house made tartare sauce.

-Combination or Shrimp $20.00
-Fish or Squid $22.00
Chinese Fungus with Mushrooms and Vegetables $23.00
●Fried Rice
Pan Fried Prawn and Chives Dumplings / Prawn and Corn Dim Sims / Shanghai "Xiao Long" Dumplings Hand made dumplings $6.00 per portion
-Chicken / Beef or Pork $21.00
Imperial Chicken (pre order required) W $48
Deep Fried Chicken Wings / Deep Fried Squid Tentacles / Black Bean Pork Ribs / Honey Comb Tripe $6.00

Eggs Benedict $16.50
- poached eggs on a toasted English muffin, streaky bacon with hollandaise sauce.
Mulberry big breakfast-eggs cooked your way, streaky bacon, kransky sausage, hash browns, black pudding, sauteed mushrooms and grilled tomato.(Vegetarian option available also) $20.00
Toasted ciabatta with salmon cream cheese dip $8.50
Chicken salad $16.50
- Roasted chicken with garden salad, parmesan, herb croutons, drizzled with aioli and topped with a poached egg (gf option available)
House smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato and caper on toasted bagel. $17.50
Crumbed salmon fish cakes with a caper and gherkin aioli
Garlic mushrooms, home made hash browns, wilted spinach, grilled tomatoes, kransky sausages and avocado $4.50
(Add blue cheese $3.00)

Smoked Fish $21.00
- w/ bacon bits, roasted kumara, chard, carrot, daikon, poached egg & sardine aioli
Chorizo $6.50
- w/ radish, parsley & red wine vinegar
Hash Browns $5.50
- w/ tomato sauce & aioli
Hash Brown $5.50
- w/ tomato sauce & aioli
BBQ Beef Burger $19.00
- w/ braised shin & cheek, home-made cheese, fermented cabbage & smoked chipotle mayo
Warm Leeds ST Bakery Bread $10.00
- w/ seasonal dip & leccino olive oil
Roast Pork Roll $19.00
- w/ gherkins, red onion, stout mustard, iceberg, apple chutney
Roast Pork Roll $19.00
- w/ gherkins, red onion, stout mustard, iceberg, apple chutney, milk bun

Beef Rolls $1.50
Teriyaki Chicken & Avocado $1.50
Tuna Nigiri $2.00
Prawn Katsu Rolls $1.00
Chicken Katsu & Cheese $1.50
Teriyaki Salmon $1.50
Prawn Salad $2.00
Tuna Salad $1.00

Toasted Muesli $8.50
- Served with yogurt, milk and your choice of fresh fruits and berry compote
Eggs Benedict $15.80
- Poached Eggs, spinach, hash browns and optional; bacon or salmon
Panini $8.80
- freshly made to order with 3 fillings of your choice
Fluffy Pancakes/French toast $14.50
- honey syrup and your choice of banana & bacon or berry compote
Porridge $7.50
- Dried apricots, sultanas, served with yogurt, banana or berrv compote
Toasted Sandwiches $6.50
Toasts $5.00
- 2 pieces of toasts choose 2 spreads from jam, butter, honey, marmite or peanut butter
All food is available for dine in or take-away.

Molletes $10.00
- Fresh bread topped with beans melted.( Add chorizo, ham or eggs for $3)
Churros Rellenos y helado $10.00
- Stuffed churros with caramel and ice cream
Sarape Mexicano $23.00
- Slow cooked pork with green sauce served with beans, rice, sour cream and cheese.
Enchiladas $23.00
- Suiza chicken green enchilada baked with green sauce, melted cheese and beans
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.
Quesadillas $13.00/$17.00
- Wheat tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled. Served with salad, red sauce, and pickle onion.
Tacos dorados $23.00
- Vegetarian mix on crunchy tacos served with beans, salad, red sauce, sour cream and feta cheese.
Sopa de Lima $15.00
- Lime soup with a chicken broth base often accompanied by shredded chicken and crispy tortilla.

roasted butternut squash, tahini yoghurt, pistachio dukkha g v $8.00
spicy sausage, pepperoni, parmesan $19.00
market fish, peperonata, squid ink, white bean puree, herb salad g $27.00
with "basil's" taramasalata d $9.00
creamy mushroom empanadas, salsa verde v $10.00
date, almond, fennel g $30.00
with both d $11.00
fish fingers, dill mayo, lemon $13.00

Lemongrass pork $8.50
Spicy tofu $8.50
Grilled chicken $8.50
Five spice beef $8.50
Drink combo $10.50
Up size deal $11.50
The classic $8.50

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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