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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Fries $5.00
- with garlic mayo
Adam Kebab (spicy minced beef) see above
Garlic & Herb Bread $4.00
- our home-made garlic bread
Chicken Meze $16.00
- Grilled chicken, mixed dips, dolma, felafels, filo and feta rolls, Greek beans, olives, tabouleh, grilled halloumi cheese, mixed salad, rice, Turkish bread.
Felafel (vegetarian) see above
Turkish Chicken Burger $16.00
- Grilled chicken breast, grilled tomato and halloumi cheese in our home-made Turkish bread served with fries, salad, garlic mayo, beetroot dip and tomato sauce.
Open Kebabs All $13.50
- Served on Turkish bread with jacik, humus, beetroot dip, salad, taboulih and yogurt sauce. Choose from Lamb Doner, Adana (spicy minced beef), Felafels, Grilled Chicken, or Zucchini and Carrot Fritters.
Lamb Donor see above

PIE (WHOLE) $22.00
SIDE OF SALAD $5.00
WITH BUTTER/JAM $4.00
PIZZA $8.00
MEATLOAF $8.00
BLUE $5.90
SAMMIE/ROLLS $9.50 half roll $5.00
SAUSAGE ROLL $3.50

Gelato Misto o Vaniglia Affogato a Piacere $14.50
- Mixed gelato or vanilla gelato with one topping of your choice
Linguine alla Pescatora $26.50
- Flat spaghetti like pasta, white wine, chili, garlic, mixed seafood, tomato
Formaggi Misti con Frutta $26.00
- Mixed Italian cheeses with fruit and bread
Controfiletto di Manzo all'Aceto Balsamico $33.50
- Grilled beef sirloin, grilled portabello mushroom, and balsamic dressing
Salumi Misti $19.50
- Prosciutto, salami, mortadella with crostini
Pollastrello al Timo $29.50
- Grilled small chicken, thyme, citrus, and spinach
Insalata $8.50
Grigliata Impanata di Pesce $19.50
- Grilled prawn, squid and mussels in herbed bread crumbs

Bean Sprouts $2.00
Shio Chicken $16.50
- Chicken Broth, Karaage, Sprouts, Pickled Cucumber, Nori
Mixed Pickles $6.00
Fried Bread Cassia Sugar & Golden Syrup $5.00
Tonkotsu $12.50
- Pork Broth, Pork Belly, Sprouts, Fried Onion, Pickled Cucumber, Nori
Rice Bowl - Braised Pork & Coriander Pickles $11.50
Double Broth $3.50
Sesame Crisps $3.50

Vege Pide $12.00
Vege Sml $6.50 / Lrg $8.50
Apple Tea $2.50
Mixed Sml $6.50 / Lrg $8.50
Chicken Sml $9 / Lrg $10
Mixed $11.00
Vege $12.50
Pepperoni $11.00

Combination chow mein $11.50
Fried rice with seafood $18.00
Chow mein (S) $8.00 (M) $10.00 (L) $12.00
Fried rice with beef $11.50
Roast duck $18.00
Stir- fried vegetables in oyster sauce $9.00
Chicken sweet corn soup $7.00
Orange beef

Navratan Korma $12.50
- Seasonal vegetables cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce,
Fish Madras $17.00
- Fish cooked with ground spices and coconut cream
All mains served mild, medium or hot with free Basmati rice
Jeera Aloo $6.00
- Roasted potatoes marinated in cumin seeds with yogurt and spices.
Beef Vindaloo $15.00
- Lean pieces of beef cooked in red chilies, herbs and vindaloo paste.
All mains served mild, medium or hot with free Basmati rice
Mixed Pakora $8.00
- An assortment of vegetables battered in chick-pea flour and fried till golden.
Beef Masala $15.00
- Beef pieces cooked in onion and capsicum sauce with tomatoes.

Chicken Tandoori $16.00
- Tender chicken pieces marinated in Balti marinade, cooked in the tandoor and served with salad, tangy Balti mix and mint chutney.
Balti Kebab $16.00
- Lean mince meat with a blend of Balti spices and herbs, cooked in the tandoor and served with salad and chutney.
Lamb Saag $14.50
- Lamb cooked in fresh spinach with tomato, garlic, ginger and spices.
Poppadoms $1.00
Butter Chicken $14.50
- Boneless chicken pieces in a cream and tomato gravy, with a touch of our special Balti spices
Chicken Tikka $7.00
- Tender boneless chicken pieces mildly marinated in spices and Balti herbs & spices roasted in the tandoor, served with salad and mint chutney
Choley Masala Balti $11.00
- Soft chickpeas in a medium spicy balti sauce cooked with chunky potatoes, tomatoes and fresh balti herbs and spices.
Chicken & Spinach $16.50
- Boneless chicken tikkas cooked in a medium spicy balti sauce with sliced spinach and fresh herbs and spices.

Gourmet Toasted Sandwich $12.90
- Choose From: Ham, Melted cheddar cheese & Tomato relish / Chicken, mushrooms, swiss cheese and caramelised onion / Streaky Bacon, egg with a dab of tomato relish / Chicken Schnitzel with swiss cheese, spinach, tomato and olive paste on toasted specialty bread. / Vegetarian with seasonal vegetables, relish and haloumi on toasted specialty bread
Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $17.90
- Toasted specialty bread, grilled mushrooms, spinach, tomato, poached egg and sauteed potatoes served with a pesto hollandaise
Benton Special $12.90
- Rump Steak with egg and tomato and creamy aioli on toasted specialty bread
Soup of the Day $10.50
- Served with toasted specialty bread
Robert Harris Big Breakfast $19.90
- Bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), chorizo sausage, sauteed potatoes, tomato & grilled mushrooms served with toasted specialty bread
Pancake Stack $17.90
- Served with berries, yoghurt, maple syrup & wild berry coulis OR Bacon with grilled banana & maple syrup
Duo Sandwich $12.90
- Chicken, Bacon and Tomato with creamy aioli served on specialty bread
Bacon & Eggs $16.90
- Bacon and Eggs (fried, poached or scrambled with toasted specialty bread

Indian spiced potato cake, cheese, carrot, cucumber, radish with yoghurt & mango chutney $21.00
Bacon wrapped chicken breast with cos lettuce, garlic croutons, egg. parmesan & smoked aioli $28.00
Soup of the day $11.00
- with bread of your choice
“The Bay” beer battered fish & chips with salad $25.00
Bread roll $1.50
Prawn cocktail $16.00
- with avocado, radish, orange & harissa mayonnaise
Potato salad
Beef patty $25.00
- smoked cheese, lettuce, gherkins, mushrooms, beer battered onion rings & béarnaise sauce >>

Calamari Ring & Chips $9.00
- Served with Tartare & tomato sauce
Wedge Works $9.00
- With bacon, cheese, sour cream & salsa
FuWa Big Breakfast $18.00
- Two eggs on toast cooked to your liking with bacon, hash brown, sausage, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Chicken Burger $14.00
- 100% pure chicken breast with bacon, tomato and creamy aioli and serve with fries.
Toasted Muesli $10.00
- Mues1i served with fresh fruit, yogurt and milk.
Toast $3.50
Eggs Benedict $16.00
- Two poached eggs on English muffins, smoked salmon, hollandaise and a mixed green salad
Caesar Salad $15.00
- Chicken and or Bacon, Cos lettuce, anchovies, poached egg, capers, croutons and parmesan cheese, tossed in a homemade aioli.

Mushroom Breakfast $11.90
BLT Supreme $5.00
Kiwi Breakfast $11.90
- 4 Streaky Bacon, 2 Eggs, 2 Hash Browns, 2 Slices of Toast
Rump Steak with Eggs Chips or Wedges $14.90
B.E.C.T with Tea / Coffee or Coke $12.90
-Combo $8.80
-Combo $8.80
-Combo $8.80

Chicken supreme(GF)(DF) $26
- with romesco, green beans, kumara pure & red wine jus
Warm mixed olives(V) (GF) (DF) $8
Gp beef burger(DF) $18
- with spicy mayonnaise, swiss cheese, pickles and fries
Beer battered fish goujons $10
- with homemade tartare sauce
Grilled steak au poivre(GF)(DF) $28
- served with portobello mushroom, roasted tomato and homemade peppercorn sauce and hand cut chips
Vanilla creme brulee(GF) $10
- with pistachio biscotti
Gp veggie burger(DF) $18
- with aioli, eggplant, zucchini, pimiento peppers & pecorino cheese and fries
Sourdough royale(GF) $16
- with smashed avocado, hot smoked salmon, free range-poached egg & hollandaise

Special beef noodle soup $13.50
Beef noodles soup $11.50
Chicken vermincelli $12.50
Marinated beef with rice noodle $12.50
Spring roll with rice noodle $12.50
Chicken salad $8.50
Chicken noodle soup $11.50
Vietnamese roll $8.50

Ham, cheese & chorizo platter $19.00
- With home-made pesto & beetroot relish
Thai ridgeback
- Thai chicken, red capsicum, coriander pesto, cashew & mango slices
-Med $24.00
-Extra cheese $2.00
-Lg $34.00
Mutleys chicken nuggets $8.50
- Real chicken with chips, salad & sauce
Margherita
- Mozzarella & fresh basil on a tomato base
-Lg $32.00

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

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Phone

Email

Opened hours

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Type

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Cuisine

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

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