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
- Crispy Battered Fish Taco, Red Slaw, Coriander, Avocado, Jalapenos, Yoghurt, Lime (2) $14.00
- Roasted Cauliflower Salad w Cranberries, Almonds, Herbs, Chili, Coconut $17.00
- Pan-seared cauliflower curried potato dumplings w hoisin & sesame vegetable broth $15.00
- Freshly Baked Breads w Butter & Oil $9.00
- - Add Grilled Chicken $4.00
- - Add Smashed Avocado/Spinach/Mushroom/Potato Rosti $4.00
- Prawn tails w avocado, tomato, cucumber & miso $17.00
- Beer Battered Market Fish w Agria Fries, Slaw & Kewpie Tartare $25.00
- 47 Satay Noodle Soup $11.00
- 36 Ginger Chicken $11.00
- 18 Fried Rice $11.00
- 32 Basil Chicken $11.00
- 59 Crispy Noodle with Gravy Sauce $11.00
- 46 Deep Fried Chicken Noodle Soup $11.50
- 13 Roast Duck Steamed Rice $12.50
- 53 Fried Yellow Noodle $11.00
- Salmon Sashimi Mixed Sashimi 10 pieces $11.50
- Teriyaki TofuSpicy Tofu $11.50/$9.50
- Chicken Katsu $11.50/$9.50
- Spicy Chicken $11.50/$9.50
- Sashimi Donburi $11.50/$9.50
- Teriyaki Chicken $11.50/$9.50
- Teriyaki Beef $11.50/$9.50
- LARGE $11.50
- Sausage $2.60
- Chicken Dinner $15.00
- Lunch 2 Chicken Pieces & Chips $7.50
- Egg 120gm meat patty $7.00
- Leg $2.60
- Scallops (each) $2.50
- Curry Roll $2.70
- Pineapple Fritter $2.50
- Side of Rice $3.00
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Steamed Buns $8.00
- Pork Belly with BBQ Spice / General Tso’s Tofu
- Nori $2.00
- Double Broth $3.50
- Spring Onions $2.00
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Kimchi $5.00
- Cabbage / Daikon
- Bean Sprouts $2.00
- Double Noodles $3.50
- Ridiculously sticky pork ribs $10.50
- Our mince on Toast - 12hr beef cheek, free-range poached egg, on sourdough $18.50
- Cheese Platter, served with water crackers, choose from: Farmhouse brie, quince jelly, waxed blue, fresh sliced pear, toasted walnuts, aged cheddar, pickled beeetroot N/A
- Grilled angus sirloin steak with potato puree, asparagus, miso sauce $32.00
- Lamb shoulder burger with skordalia, roasted capsicums and tzatziki $19.50
- Taramasalata, tzatziki, tapenade and sourdough $13.00
- Gelato - Vanilla bean or flavour of the day - 1 scoop $2.50
- Gelato - Vanilla bean or flavour of the day - 2 scoops $4.50
- GF = Gluten Free / DF= Dairy Free
- Hamburger with Wedges $7.50
- Flapjacks, Bacon & Banana with Maple Syrup $10.00
- Crumbed Fish Pieces with Wedges $7.50
- Cajun Chicken Wings on Rice with Salsa and Salad (DF)(GF) $10.00
- Greenlip Mussel & Tomato Soup with Crostini $10.00
- Winemakers Beef and Cheese Burger With Special Sauce, Salad & Wedges $10.00
- Creamy Mushrooms & Herb Penne Pasta with Salad $10.00
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Chicken or Beef Soba $17.50
- a choice of chicken or beef with Soba and Vegetable Soup
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Curry Udon $18.50
- a choice of chicken, beef or tempura with Udon and vegetables in a curry soup
- Salmon $ 4.30
- Salmon & avocado roll 6 pcs $5.00
- Tempura Seafood Roll 8 pcs $16.50
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SET J $27.00
- crumbed pork, fried chicken, sushi, prawn dumplings and rice, miso
- white Fish $3.50
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Shak. Don $18.00
- Raw fish the wasabi and Hyde's special sauce
- Sausage $2.50
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Lunch box $9.00
- 2 piece of chicken & chips
- Roast beef with mayo $3.50
- Large apple pie $5.50
- ●Cakes
- Mince & cheese $3.50
- Crumb chicken $2.00
- Char-grilled chicken with sweet chilly sauce $3.80
- Duck fat roasted gourmet potatoes $7.00
- Chicken sandwich with coleslaw and aioli $8.00
- 1/2 chicken $12.00
- Free range roasted chicken $20.00
- Pork sandwich with coleslaw and aioli $8.00
- Combo with potatoes and coleslaw $16.00
- Roasted pork $40.00
- 1/4 chicken $7.00
- Danish Pastries
- Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffin $2.60
- Bran and Banana $2.60
- Chicken Roll $4.50
- Chicken Croissant $5.50
- Coffee Eclair $3.60
- Ham and Cheese Croissant $5.00
- Potato Top Savouries $2.20
- Mince & Cheese
- Vege Sammie $5.50
- Roast Chicken, Meski, Tomato & Aioli $5.50
- Bacon, Maski, Tomato & Aioli $5.00
- Sausage Rolls Spinach, Oar, Cheese Roll $3.50
- Steak & Creamy Mushroom
- Vege Muffin- Cheese, Onion Tomato, Spin, Rosemary Sweet Muffin Of The Day Cheese Scone $3.50
- Roast Chicken, Creamy Mushroom & Rosemary Bacon & Egg Steak & Cheese
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Paneer Dosa $ 16.00
- Dosa stuffed with our home-made cottage cheese and spices
- -2 $21.90
- Butter Roti $4.00
- -Chicken Korma $18.50
- ●Diced chicken/Lamb/ prawn, cooked with spices and brown onion gravy in a hot Vindaloo sauce
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Kandhari Chicken Tikka $14.90
- Kandhari Murgh is very popular tikka where chicken is marinated in pomegranate juice and spice and cooked in clay oven
- ●Chicken /lamb/prawn, cooked with basmati rice and spices served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadoms
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Jeera Aloo $ 15.90
- Diced dry potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
- Ham
- Hollandaise
- Combo = Toastie + Fries + Soda or Coffee (Shake + $2.00
- Tomato
- Spicy Tomato Relish
- Red Onion
- Basil Pesto
- Cajun Chicken
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FISH
- Freshly battered fish, ‘slaw, lime & black pepper mayo, capers.
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PULLED PORK
- 12hr slow cooked free range pork, apple & fennel ‘slaw, chipotle mayo, Pepitas.
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CRISPY POTATO
- Potato in a crispy tortilla, Jalapeno ricotta, ‘slaw, Salsa verde, pepitas
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CHICKEN
- Marinated free-range chicken, baby spinach leaves, corn salsa, chipotle mayo
- BACON or CORIANDER stuffed Jalapeno with 2 kinds of cheese, dipping sauce - Chipotle mayo or lime & black pepper mayo
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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