Address
196 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
El Matador in Wellington Menu
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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- 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)- 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)-
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)- 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)- 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- 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)- 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)- 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
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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.
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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
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CHICKEN BIRIYANI $10.00/$13.50
- spicy chicken with rice
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BALTI CHICKEN $14.00
- chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato sauce
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PALAK PANNER $14.00
- cottage cheese and spinach in tomato, and herb gravy
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CHICKEN SAGWALA $14.00
- chicken and spinach cooked in onion and tomato sauce
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ALOO GOBI MASALA $12.50
- potatoes and cauliflower in spicy tomato sauce
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MUTTER PANNER $14.00
- cottage cheese and peas in tomato, onion gravy
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ALOO MUTTER $12.50
- potato and green peas cooked in onion and tomato sauce
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ALOO PALAK $12.50
- spinach and potato cooked in tomato sauce
- Beef Ultah $16
- Tartare $2.00
- Lamb Samosa $2
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Chicken Wings $10.00
- Special Wings Sauce Or Peri-Peri
- Chili Prawns $17.50
- Peri-Peri $2.00
- 1/2 Rack & Calamari $20.00
- Prawn Malai Curry $17.00
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The Widowmaker Burger $26.00
- The GM Cheeseburger with Buttermilk Chicken and Bacon
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Bruschetta $19.00
- Diced Tomato, Red Onion, Garlic, Feta and Basil
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CPR Pizza $25.00
- Chorizo, Pepperoni and Rocket
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Chicken Wings $15.50/ $23.50/ $40.50
- BBQ, Suicidal, Dante's Inferno or Total Molecular Disintegration(1/4KG/ 1/2KG/ 1KG)
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Bangers & Mash $23.50
- Pork and Sage Sausage on Whipped Garlic Mash with Red Wine Jus, Sauerkraut and Crackling
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Boca Negra $14.00
- Rich and Sticky Chocolate Brownie served with Anglaise and Vanilla Ice Cream
- Extra Sides Available $3.00
- 250g Sirloin $28.50
- Plum Duck $19 / $28
- Singaporean Fried Vermacelli $18 / $25
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Frangelico Parfait w Almond Base $13
- hazelnut vanilla cream tower
- Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup $6.80
- Tom Yum Clear Soup $9
- Orange Steak $17 / $25
- Steamed Prawn Cake $14
- Seafood Soup $9
- All iskender dishes are served with rice, hummus, tabuli, jajil and salad
- Chicken (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
- Mixed Vege $ 10.00
- lamb (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
- Falafel Salad $ 9.50
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Mujver $ 09.50
- Zucchini
- Lamb $ 11.00
- Mixed (Small/Large) $ 9.50/$11.00
- SHRIMP $10.80
- HOT DOG $2.50
- WONTONS HALF DOZEN $5.80
- COMBINATION $11.50
- BEEF $9.80
- DONUT $2.00
- CRAB STICK $2.00
- FISH $3.20
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Two Free Range Eggs $10.00
- Cooked as you like and served on sourdough
- Garlic and Mozzarella $10.00
- Mozzarella, basil pesto, red onion, red peppers, on a tomato base $17.00
- - Tomato (seasonal) $3.50
- Check out our daily specials on the blackboard and for other tasty treats in the cabinet.
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Eggs Benedict $16.00
- Shaved ham, spinach or bacon, eggs and hollandaise served on sourdough
- - Bacon $5.00
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Avocado and Tomato $14.00
- On five-grain (seasonal)
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Pollo $16.00
- Tomato based pizza with wood smoked chicken, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese & topped with BBQ sauce
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Tropicana $16.00
- Tomato based pizza with ham, pineapples, fresh tomatoes & mozzarella cheese
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Boscaiola $16.00
- Tomato based pizza with mushrooms, sausages & mozzarella cheese
- Chocolate Gelato $6.90
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Pane all' Áglio $6.50
- Garlic Bread
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Pane con Olio $6.50
- Dipping bread with tomato pesto & olive oil
- Passion Fruit Gelato $6.90
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara $16.00
- Spaghetti pasta in creamy sauce & bacon
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Poussin $38
- Peas, Porcini, Walnuts
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Sides $9
- Freshly Prepared
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Jano Tasting Plate For 2 $48
- Salmon, Free-Range Pork, Roma Tomato
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Butternut $29
- Black Garlic, Quinoa, Red Onions
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Cherry $17
- Coconut, Almond, Cinnamon
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Lamb $37
- Eggplant, Apricot, Lavender
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White Chocolate $17
- Strawberry, Rhubarb, Cardamon
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Salmon $21
- Crab, Green Beans, Black Olives, Mango
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Gourmet Panini $9
- Salami, pear, blue cheese and caramelised onions
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Kids Panini $5
- Your choice of any two fillings
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Soup of the Day $8
- Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream
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Soup of the Day $10
- Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream + cheese scone
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H.T.C. Panini $8
- Free range ham, fresh tomato and tasty cheese
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Porridge $7
- Rolled oats with Banana & honey, or Berries & cinnamon sugar
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3C Panini $8.5
- Free range chicken, camembert cheese and cranberry sauce
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Gourmet Granola $7
- Served with banana, yogurt and mixed berries
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Spicy Wings $15.00
- Five chicken wings served with fries
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Stadium Platter $25.00
- With fries & deep fried nibbles. Serves 4-6
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Chilli Beef Nachos $13.00
- The classic nacho mince, served with jalapenos, cheese, sweet chilli sauce, cheese & sour cream
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Beef & Bacon Burger $18.00
- 180g homemade beef patty, bacon, salad greens, cheese, & relish, all in a toasted bun. Served with fries
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B.L.E.T $16.00
- The traditional, on toasted Ciabatta, topped with BBQ sauce & an egg. Served with fries
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Homemade Vegetarian Cakes $17.00
- Potato, kumara, pumpkin, corn, onion, spinach & coriander cakes, served with a fresh garden salad
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Chilli Beef Nachos $16.00
- With jalapenos, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
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Half Kilo BBQ Pork Ribs $19.00
- 500g of slow cooked ribs cooked in our sticky BBQ sauce. Served with fries
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Makanek $10
- served in pita bread with tomatoes, gherkins and a squeeze of lemon juice
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Lamb shish $14
- served in pita bread with fried onions, tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins and hummus
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Makanek and egg $14
- served same as above
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Lebanese style omelette $11
- served in pita bread with free range organic eggs, parsley, tomatoes and girkens
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Falafel $18
- served in pita bread with tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins and tohini sauce
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Sojok spicy $10
- srved in pita bread with tomatoes, gherkins and a squeeze of lemon juice
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Kibbi $3.50
- with burght wheat onions and pire nuts(hand made mince balls)
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Mehshi $8
- served in pita bread with tomatoes, lettuce and tahini(rice filled vine leaves)
- Roasted duck $40.00
- Duck fat roasted gourmet potatoes $7.00
- Roasted pork $40.00
- Combo with potatoes and coleslaw $16.00
- Half roasted pork $20.00
- Free range roasted chicken $20.00
- Combo with potatoes and coleslaw $11.00
- Chicken sandwich with coleslaw and aioli $8.00
- Ginger Chicken $12.90
- Garlic Roti w/satay sauce V $6.50
- Steamed Chicken w Ginger Rice $13.50
- Duck Noodle Soup $14.50
- Steamed/Fried chicken noodle soup $12.90
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Basil Chicken $12.90
- chicken beef or pork
- Cashew Nuts $3.00
- Laab Chicken $13.90
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Hand Cut Agria Fries $9.00
- With saffron aioli
- Japanese Tempura Prawns (3) $10.00
- Italian Caesar Chicken Sliders (3) $14.00
- Trio of Hand Made Ice Creams and Sorbets $14.00
- Toasted with Shoe String Fries (Ham/Chicken/Pineapple/Cheese/Tomato/Onion) $21.50
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Asian Basket $15.00
- Samosa, Spring Rolls, Prawn Twisters)
- - A selection of all the above Cheeses $45.00
- Baked Bombe Alaska Rose & Pistachio $15.00
El Matador
Phone
043812999
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
196 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
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