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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Smoked Chicken $17.50
- Soba noodle, mint, cucumber, mung beans and soy lime dressing
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Pancakes $16.00
- bacon, berries, and maple syrup
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Fries $8.00
- and garlic mayo
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Fish 'n'Chips $25.50
- Crispy battered fresh fish, fries, salad and tartare sauce
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Lamb Shank $27.50
- Slow cooked in Guinness, with peas, creamy mash and juss
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Fish $26.50
- (Fresh) of the day (ask our staff check the blackboard)
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Karaage $16.50
- Fried Chicken with Kewpie mayo
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Nachos $18.50
- beef or vegeetarian melted cheese, jalapenos sour cream and guacamole
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BIG BUNTASTIC $6.80
- double the meat, double the cheese, lettuce onions, tomato, tomato sauce, mayonnaise, egg
- LASAGNE $2.70
- 6 SCALLOPS $12.00
- WEDGES & SOUR CREAM
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BIG BRINEY $5.70
- fillet of fish, lettuce, onions, tartare sauce
- 12 SCALLOPS $24.00
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BIG APPLE $6.00
- meat pattie, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato, tomato sauce, mayonnaise
- POTATO/VEG ROLL $2.40
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Duck Liver Pate $15.00
- served with crusty toasted bread and red onion marmalade.
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Four Kings Platter $35.00
- Chef's selection from our snacks menu.
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Cheerios $8.00
- served with Watties tomato sauce.
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Venison Burger $22.00
- a smoked venison burger with steak tomatoes, rocket, fried onion, grain mustart Aioli and homecut fries.
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Macs Gold Beer Battered Fish and Chips $20.00
- served with fresh lemon and house made tartare sauce.
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Chicken Caesar Salad $15.00
- served with Cos lettuce, poached egg, char grilled bacon, anchovy fillets and freshly shaved Parmesan.
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500g Angus Rib Eye Steak $36.00
- with duck fat patotoes and thyme scented jus.
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Famous Five Stags Chicken Roast $22.50
- served with confit of salted stuffed chicken leg, duck fat potatoes and salad.
- Smoked Salmon & Eggs on Toast $14
- Avocado & Tomato on Toast $9
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French Toast $14
- with bacon, banana and maple syrup
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Mince on Toast $13
- Served with side of cheese
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Eggs Benedict (Choice of bacon or ham) $15
- Poached eggs, tomato served with ciabatta and hollandaise sauce
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Pancakes $14
- with bacon, banana and maple syrup
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Hash Brown Stack $13
- Hash browns, poached eggs, spinach, tomato and hollandaise sauce
- Bacon & Eggs on Toast N/A
- Hot & Chilli Fish Fillet (Soup) $16.00
- Shred Pork with Capsicum $14.00
- Vegetable Fried Rice or Fried Noodle $10.00
- Combination Fried Rice or Fried Noodle $11.50
- Chicken Cartilage with Spicy Salt $14.00
- Soya Chicken $12.50
- Sour Mustard Fish Fillet (Soup) $16.00
- Boiled Salted Duck $19.00
- Fresh Seasonal Oysters $3 *each price
- - Fillet $9.00
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●Aioli
- Tartare
- -8 for $14.90
- ●Shoestring
- Corn fritter $4.00
- -Full $4.80
- Pineapple fritter $2.00
- Beef Noodle soup $12.00
- Lemongrass Tofu & Veggie Spring Roll Salad $10.50
- Five spice beef
- Chicken curry $10.50
- Lemongrass Beef & Vege Spring Roll Salad $10.50
- Rice Paper Summer Rolls - Prawn $7.50
- Drink Combo $10.50
- Grilled Chicken on Noodle Salad $10.50
- Slow-roasted balsamic lamb filo parcels with baked red onion, preserved lemons and baba ganoush
- Coconut, kaffir lime and lemongrass poached chicken salad with wonton crisps and a chilli lime salt
- Beef carpaccio with roasted garlic and horseradish cream and chargilled lemon oil
- (These are designed to be a lunchtime-sized entree)
- Italian-style lentils with slow roast tomatoes, marinated red onion, blue cheese and a balsamic dressing $24.00
- Chevre, lemon and herb ravioli with pink peppercorn and tarragon butter
- Skagen salmon, prawn and pinenut pithivier served with a rocket, horseradish and vodka sauce and potato salad $28.00
- Red wine and brandy portabello mushrooms with burnt spring onion dip and toasted ciabatta
- HOT DOG $3.00
- BBQ PORK $12.50/$11.50
- EGG $0.90
- SAUSAGE $3.00
- ONION $3.30/$4.20
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DEEP FRIED CHOCOLATE BARS $3.70
- mars moro snickers
- BACON AND EGG $5.30
- PINEAPPLE $3.30/$4.20
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Maple & nut toasted muesli $10.00
- servedw milk, greek yoghurt & a selection of seanson al fruit
- of bread $50 extra persuce
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Free range eggs $9.00
- screambled or pached choice of sour dough or five grain, toast of option
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Bowl of fruit & yoghurt $9.00
- a selection of fresh & poached season of feuit w greek yoghurt
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Oat & walnut pancakes $13.00
- servedw fresh banana, boysenberry sauce, maple syrup, taasted almond & greek yoghurt
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Chicken & brandy pate 15
- ham hock jelly / apple syrup / cornichons / pickled onions / char grilled flat bread
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Whangamata scallops 25
- pan seared / potato & chive risotto / asparagus / parmesan crumble / pea puree
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Market fish 33.5
- Served with your choice of one of the following:French peas & mussels - peas / bacon /snow peas / iceberg lettuce / steamed Marlborough mussels / wholegrain mash / preserved lemon / garlic & parsely cream
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Affogato 8/with liqueur14
- Immigrant's Son espresso / vanilla ice cream / biscotti
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Baby spinach and figlet salad 9
- toasted almonds / pickled onion / gorgonzola/ fig balsamic
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Bowl of fries 8
- Ketchup & aioli
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Raw seafood salad 24.5
- Yellowfin tuna / Akaroa salmon / shucked oyster / seaweed salad / wasabi tobiko vinaigrette / ponzu gel / avocado & yuzu mousse
- Duck fat potatoes w melted Raclette cheese 12
- Cheerios with Tomato Sauce and Buttered Bread $6.00
- Kid’s Fish and Chips Battered Fish with Fries and Tomato Sauce $9.00
- Fries with Tomato Sauce
- Small $4.00
- Full Portion $17.00
- Side Salad $6.00
- Aioli $2.50
- Full Portion $24.00
- Yangzhou Fried rice $11.80
- Singapore Fried Noodles $11.80
- Wonton Noodle Soup $11.80
- Seafood fried noodles
- Vegetarian fried noodles
- Yangchow fried rice
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Sichuan Chowmee $11.80
- sweet chilli sauce, BBQ prawn, chicken, beef, veg)
- Beef Hofen $12.50
- Duck Meat Fried Rice $13.00
- Beef Fried Rice Noodle $11.00
- Won Ton Noodle Soup $11.00
- Salty Fish and Chicken Fried Rice $12.50
- Roast Pork on Rice $12.00
- Brisket Noodle Soup $12.00
- Singapore Style Rice Vermicelli $11.00
- BBQ Pork & Roast Pork on Rice $12.50
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Spring Rolls $6.00
- Deep fried spring rolls
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Pad Kaprow $12.50
- Stir-fried Chinese and basil with choice of chicken, beef or pork
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Yellow Curry $12.50
- Yellow curry with choice of chicken, beef or pork
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Lak Sa $12.50
- Choice of chicken, beef or pork
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Larb $12.50
- Thai spicy salad with choice of minced chicken, beef or pork
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Pad Katiem Prik Thai $12.50
- Stir-fried garlic and black pepper with choice of chicken, beef or pork
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Goong Hom Pha $8.50
- Prawns wrapped in wonton skin
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Pad Khee Mao $12.50
- Stir-fried egg noodles, chillies and basil with choice of chicken, beef and pork
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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