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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Cheese $2.50
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava $8.00
Junior Cheese Burger $7.50
- Served with curly fries
Grand Slam $14.80
- Pancakes, eggs, strips of bacon, sausages and maple syrup
Fettucini Carbonara $17.50
- A creamy bacon, mushroom and onion sauce (Italy's favourite pasta) served with salad and a garlic roll
Junior Bean Scramble $8.00
- Baked beans served with scrambled eggs, bacon and toast
Bread n Butter Pudding $7.50
Chicken Fajitas Skillet $19.00
- A big pide of seasoned country-fried potatoes, topped with a fluffy egg omelette, grilled strips of boneless chicken, smothered in delicious fajita mix, capsicum and onion - all topped with grated cheese, served with a choice of toast (white or wholegrain)

Bacon & Egg $7.50
- Served w Rockefuel or Tomato Sauce
Tomato Roll $4
- Served Toasted w Butter or Rockefuel Sauce
Country Chicken $7.50
- Served w Rockefuel or Tomato Sauce
Ham, Swiss Cheese & Pesto Baguette $9
- Served Toasted w Butter or Rockefuel Sauce
Steak & Cheese $7.50
- Served w Rockefuel or Tomato Sauce
Sweet Muffin $4.50
- Served w Cream or Yoghurt
Savoury Muffin $4.50
- Served Toasted w Butter or Rockefuel Sauce
Spinach & Cheese $5
- Served w Rockefuel or Tomato Sauce

Sundae $9.00
- With vanilla bean ice cream and your choice of chocolate or strawberry sauce
-Add cheese for $2.00
Fish burger $12.00
- Crumbed fish fillet (ask staff for fish of the day) with lettuce tomato and tarta sauce.
Garlic chicken $19.00
- Served with coleslaw and chips with smokey BBQ sauce
Wedge $8.00
- With sour cream and sweet chilli
-Add eggs for $2.00ea
Caesar salad $16.00
- Cos, courtons, bacon, poached egg and parmesan cheese with anchovy dressing
Chips $10.00
- With cheese and gravy

Grilled Chicken Club $16.50
- bacon, avocado, salad greens & aioli
vegetarian $15.50
Slow-Cooked Pork Belly $17.50
- with cracking in steamed flat breast, pickled red cabbage, rocket & apple
Toast & Bagel Selection
- with fresh tomato, avocado & pesto $10.50
Raw Energy Salad $13.50
- cos lettuce, beetroot, carrot, string beans & seeds with ginger dressing
Free-Range Eggs Any Style $6.50
- with relish & toasted ciabatta
- with smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & red onion $14.50

Tomato $3.00
Mince on toast $10.00/$16.00
- baby spinach poached eggs, parmesan
Homemade Muesli $9.00
- with poached seasonal fruit and yogurt
Egg $2.50
Pizza of Roasted tomato, basil pesto & mozzarella $12.50
Eggs Benedict $10.00/$16.00
- with champagne ham toasted sourdough & hollandaise
Halloumi $4.50
Pulled pork burrito bowl rice, spicy beans, cheese avocado, salsa and sour cream $14.50

Multigrain Large $7.40
Ham and Brie Roll $5.60
Bacon and Egg Bap $7.80
Afghans $3.60
Danishes $4.30
Sunflower & Rye Large $7.90
Fruit Tartlets $4.30
Sweet Chilli Chicken Roll $7.70

Malai Kofta $15.50
- Mixed together deep fried homemade cottage cheese, potatoes and spices rolls cooked in cashew nut gravy
Chicken Vindaloo $17.90
- Highly spiced boneless roasted chicken dish cooked in spicy vindaloo paste
Plain Naan $3.00
- White meal flour bread
Goan Fish Curry $19.90
- Boneless skinless fish fillets cooked in chef special gravy
Chicken Khara Masala $18.50
- Boneless tender chicken cooked with dry fruits and nuts, in a mild creamy sauce for the discerning palate. A dish that words can't describe.
Request mild, medium, medium-hot, hot or very hot according to your taste. If you are allergic / vegan, please let us know.
Chicken Wings $8.90
- Chicken wings marinated in mild spices overnight and barbequed in tandoori oven
Lamb Rogan Josh $18.50
- Boneless lamb cooked in spices gravy in traditional Punjab style

-Combo $8.80
BLT Supreme $5.00
Lamb Chop with Eggs Chips or Wedges $14.90
B.E.S.T. with Tea / Coffee or Coke $12.90
-Combo $8.80
Chicken Satay $5.00
Fish $5.00
-Combo $8.80

Warmed bread 9
- w Pukara caramelised balsamic / Pukara extra virgin olive oil / white truffle & mushroom mascarpone
Duo of cheese 20
Baby spinach and figlet salad 9
- toasted almonds / pickled onion / gorgonzola/ fig balsamic
Slow roasted pork belly 35
- bacon, chestnut & Brussel sprout fricassee / parsnip puree / crackling / caramelized verjuice apple / hasselback potato / horse radish & chive cream
Whangamata scallops 25
- pan seared / potato & chive risotto / asparagus / parmesan crumble / pea puree
Shed 5 seafood chowder 18.
- market fish / prawns /green lip mussels / Cloudy Bay clams / lemon sherry creme
Mahikiki Fries 6
- w ketchup
Whitebait fritter entree30/main60
- 100g Westcoast / fines herbs / watercress / lemon / Hollandaise

Kibbi $3.50
- with burght wheat onions and pire nuts(hand made mince balls)
Vegetarian platter $20
- A slection of all our vegetarian options
Falafel $18
- served in pita bread with tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins and tohini sauce
Makanek and egg $14
- served same as above
Mehshi $8
- served in pita bread with tomatoes, lettuce and tahini(rice filled vine leaves)
Sojok spicy $10
- srved in pita bread with tomatoes, gherkins and a squeeze of lemon juice
1/2 dozen falafel $14
- with salad and tahini
Fatayer $6
- Spinach or Feta(vege baked pies)

Burrito regular $10.00
- flour tortilla rolled into a pocket and stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, cheese, chipotle salsa, salad on side and avocado dressing
Tacos two $10.00/ three $15.00
- to gluten-free soft corn tortillas folded and filled with cheese, capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing
Quesadilla grande $10.00
- flour tortilla folded over cheese with capsicum, onion, mushroom, salad, chipotle salsa and avocado dressing

Bacon and Eggs $12.60
- Bacon and eggs (poached or scrambled) served with two slices of grain or white toast.
Eggs on Toast $8.90
- Poached or scrambled, served with two slices of white or grain toast.
Eggs Benedict $ 9.80
- Poached egg with Bacon, cheese and hollandaise all served on a toasted English muffin.
Ham Baguette $6.80
Ham, Cheese & Tomato Croissant $6.50
Ham & Egg Sandwich $5.50
Toast $5.50
- Two Slices of white or grain toast, Served with Butter and preservatives (Marmite, Peanut Butter, Honey, Strawberry jam or marmalade).
Spinach & Egg Sandwich $4.50

Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
Subway Melt N/A
Double Choc Chip N/A
Sweet Chilli N/A
Ranch N/A
Beetroot N/A
Tomato N/A
Olives N/A

Small chips $4.80
Mushrooms $4.80
Bratwurst $3.50
Roast vege salad $18.80
- roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli
Banana split $10.00
- premium vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, banana, kahlua, nuts and chocolate sauce
Beef burger $17.80
- beef pattie, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, ettuce and aioli with chips
Pikelets $6.80
- lemon and vanilla sugar
Friday flash $24.80
- grilled panko crumbed fresh fish and tartare sauce with joe’s green salad and chips

Gluten free bread available $2.00
House smoked salmon $7.50
Side
Baked camembert wheel with thyme and garlic, accompanied with toasted bread and apple $14.50
Crumbed salmon fish cakes with a caper and gherkin aioli
Hollandaise $2.00
House smoked salmon, cream cheese toasted bagel $15.50
-Add blue cheese $3.00

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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