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
- Peppercorn $3
- Sourdough, rye, house butter (V) $5.5
- Grilled summer vegetables, salad greens and herb dressing (V) (GF) (DF) $14
- Seared scallops, pancetta, pickled vegetables and paprika hollandaise (GF) $15
- Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary requirements
- Lighthouse gin duck breast, liver parfait, coco powder, marinated strawberries, Szechuan pepper (GF) $16
- 250g Eye Fillet $35
- Roasted cauliflower, coconut cream, sautéed spring onion, extra virgin olive oil, cashew nuts (V) (DF) (GF) $24
- CHIPS $3.00
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BIG APPLE $6.00
- meat pattie, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato, tomato sauce, mayonnaise
- SEAFOOD FRITTER $3.40
- 12 SCALLOPS $24.00
- CHICKEN FRITTER $2.50
- WEDGES $4.90
- POTATO FRITTER $0.90
- WAFFLE DOG $2.60
- Wiener Schnitzel Crumbed Veal Loin >>Rich tomato gravy
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Spaetzle
- Sauteed German style pasta
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Roasted Cauliflower & Halloumi 20
- Toasted hazelnuts, fresh herbs & wheat beer vinaigrette
- Hähnchen Schnitzel Crumbed Chicken Breast >>Chunky avocado salsa
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Beer Battered Market Fish 23
- Wheat beer battered market fish, slaw, wedges, fresh lemon & tartare sauce
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The Haus Burger 22
- Beef patty, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles in a brioche bun w/ wedges
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Black Forest Ham
- Dry cured, smoked ham
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Bavarian Bretzel 6
- Whipped salted butter or Bavarian cheese dip
- Szechuan chicken(meat only) $17.00
- Ham $4.80
- Vegetables Egg Foo young $12.50
- Garlic with Chinese cabbage $14.50
- Szechuan fish $13.90
- Corn Fritter $3.00
- Hot dog $2.50
- Szechuan pork with mix vegetables $13.90
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Chicken Liver Pate $14.00
- Gherkins. pickled Vegetables
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Kaiserschmarrn $14.50
- "Emperor's Pancake" shredded, caramelized Crepes Souffle & Plum Compote
- Creamy Puy Lentils , Pancetta & Bread Dumpling
- Pork Belly In Aspic
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Wiener Schnitzel $22.50
- Tenderized Pork, hand pounded, breaded & lightly fried golden, Potato Salad & Lingonberry Sauce
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Speckknodel & Sauerkraut $19.50
- Dumplings stuffed with Pancetta
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European Style Creamy Spinach $16.50
- Topped with poached Eggs & a side of roast Potatoes
- Chicken Liver Pate $14.00
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Chicken Mushrooms $12.90
- chicken, beef or pork
- Deep Fried Chicken with Mixed Vegetables $14.50
- Crispy Pork with Bok Choy $13.90
- Duck Noodle Soup $14.50
- Meat (Chicken, Beef or Pork)*
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Prawn Spring Rolls $6.90
- 5 pcs
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Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.90
- chicken, beef or pork
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Green Curry (spicy) $12.90
- chicken, beef or pork
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Chilli Prawns $19.00
- Whole prawns cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soya sauce
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Chicken Saag Wala $15.50
- Boneless chicken cooked in subtly flavoured spinach, ginger, garlic and spices
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Egg Dosa $14.00
- Dosa made with eggs
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Paneer Tikka Masala $15.00
- Cottage cheese cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, spices and finished with creamy sauce
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Bhindi Masala $14.50
- Okra cooked in a coconut based gravy with onion
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Onion Dosa $12.00
- Dosa made with lawa fried onions
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Mixed Platter for two $20.00
- Sizzling platter of assorted entrees (samosa, veg pakora, onion bhaji, chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab)
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Chicken Madras $15.50
- Boneless chicken curry, cooked in coconut gravy, mustard seed, curry leaves and cream
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Beef burger $14
- lettuces, sliced onion and tomatoes, beetroot, cheese, BBQ sauce, aioli, served with sesame buns and French fries. Add fried eggs $2. Add bacon $3
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Fettuccine $15
- cooked with mushroom and bacon, in a cream reduction sauce, serve with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
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Open steak sandwich $20
- scotch fillet, tomato relish, caramelised onions, served with warm bun and French fries
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Curry chicken $10
- Japanese mind curry, potatoes and carrots, served with steamed rice.
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Fish and chips $14
- panko crumbed fish with French fries, garden salad and tartare sauce.
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Chicken sandwich $16
- Cajun chicken breast, lettuces, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, served with French fries
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Caesar salad $17
- cos lettuces, bacon, anchovy, croutons, parmesan, boiled egg and roasted chicken
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Lemon chicken $10
- sticky lemon sauce, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
- Board of cold meats, cheese, pickles & sour dough 28
- Venison tartare, Café de Paris, octopus bacon, asparagus, cashew, capers 22
- Pig tail and belly, maple, butternut, broccoli stems, fennel meringue, broad beans 33
- Simple green salad 9
- Smoked fish cakes, fenugreek cabbage slaw, sauce remoulade 14
- Mushroom & blue cheese toastie, spring onion relish 16
- Momma’s chicken, hot butter and sour cream 16
- Confit lamb shoulder, aubergine relish 17
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Add $1.00 each
- brie, avocado, sundried tomato
- Cheese
- Pulled pork
- Sundried tomato $1.00
- Chicken
- Avocado $10.50
- Tomato
- Creamcheese $0.50
- Lamb Chop with Eggs Chips or Wedges $14.90
- Rump Steak $5.00
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Snack Box $5.00
- 1 x Chips 1 Chicken Thigh
- Cheese $5.00
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Big Breakfast $15.90
- 4 Steaky Bacons, Eggs, Sausages, Mushrooms with Hollandaise Sause, Hash browns, Baked Beans, Grilled Tomato & Toasts
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Chicken / Chips or Fish / Chips $7.90
- Wedges, Bacon & Cheese
- -Combo $8.80
- Hawaiian $5.00
- Wing $2.00
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Snack Box $5.50
- 1 Thigh and Large Chips
- Drum $2.50
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Mix & Match $6.80
- 3 Drums or Wings with Med Chips
- Wedges $3.50
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Lunchbox $8.50
- 2 Thighs and Chips
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Dinner Box $11.80
- 3 Thighs and Chips
- Chips $2.80
- Ham & cheese $3.50
- Ham cheese with mayo $3.80
- ●muffins
- Mince curry $3.50
- Sausage roll $1.80
- Seafood $3.50
- Blueberry muffin
- Mince & cheese $3.50
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Mee Goreng $11.80
- coconut, curry sauce, chicken and beef, veg
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Sichuan Chowmee $11.80
- sweet chilli sauce, BBQ prawn, chicken, beef, veg)
- Yangchow fried rice
- Sichuan Noodles $11.80
- Seafood fried noodles
- Singapore fried rice noodles
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Noodle salad - Cold noodles $6.00
- choice of meat chicken or pork, get the sauce, honey soya, choose your own salad
- Vegetarian fried noodles
- Salt & pepper chicken tenders with wedges(not in stock) $11.00
- Steak & cheese $3.70
- Savouries
- Mince & cheese $3.70
- Char-grilled chicken sandwich with wedge $12.50
- Chicken schnitzel and bacon burger with wedges $13.50
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Lunch box $9.30
- 2 pieces of chicken & chips
- Potato top pie
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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