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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Olive oil or butter $2.00
Pesce: fish
Patate al burro e erbe $7.00
Tagliolini ai funghi porcini e olio al tartufo $23.00
1/2 Polletto alla Diavola $19.00
Pasta & broccoli (con acciughe e pecorino) $19.00
Fiorentina: T-bone steak
Polletto: chicken

FISH & CHIPS 24.50
- PREMIUM FISH IN BEER BATTER W CHUNKY SUPPLY ROOM MADE TARTARE SAUCE, STEAK FRIES & SALAD
ANGUS BEEF BURGER 20.50
- BACON, BEETROOT, SWISS CHEESE, ONION RINGS, SALAD GREENS & TOMATO RELISH & A BASKET OF FRIES
BACON & EGGS ON TOAST 10.00
- SERVED W STREAKY BACON & POACHED EGGS ON TOASTED CIABATTA
TORTILLA WRAP W FRIES 12.90
- CHOOSE, EITHER SHREDDED PORK OR BEEF, FRESH SALAD MIX & EITHER HOT CHIPOTLE SAUCE OR GARLIC MAYO
BEEF BRUSCHETTA 9.00
- STRIPLOIN RUBBED IN PAPRIKA, GRILLED & SERVED ON BRUSCHETTA, TOPPED W CARAMELISED ONION & BEARNAISE SAUCE
BUTTON MUSHROOMS (V) 7.00
- FILLED W DANISH BLUE CHEESE MIX, CRUMBED & FLASH FRIED
CHICKEN NIBBLES 7.50
- SPICY COATED CHICKEN NIBBLES W JIM BEAM DIPPING SAUCE
WARM SMOKED SALMON SALAD 16.50
- A COMBINATION OF SMOKED SALMON, COS LETTUCE, GOURMET POTATOES. & GREEN BEANS W SUBTLE ORANGE & MINT DRESSING

CHEESEBURGER $4.50
CRUMBED FISH $3.40
CRABSTICK $1.90
KUMARA CHIPS $4.90
CHIPS $3.00
PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.00
FISH $3.20
POTATO/VEG ROLL $2.40

Combination $12.00
Chicken $12.00
Sichaun beef $12.00
Potato fritter $0.90
Vegetable $10.00
Vegetables $10.00
Chicken and vegetables $12.00
Vegeterian Burger $7.50

Donuts $1.20
Vegetarian $9.00
- (Corfu vegetarian patty, salad, tomatoes, (Corfu vegetarian patty, salad, tomatoes,
Sausage $2.60
Bacon & Egg 120gm meat patty $8.00
Hot Dog $2.50
Sugar Donut $1.20
15 Chicken Piece Pack $39.90
6 Fish, 2 1/2 Chips $23.00

Pate $16
- w Blackcurrant Gel & Toast
Pork Belly Salad $18
- w Apple, Pickled Red Cabbage, Walnuts & Feta
Grilled Haloumi $15
- w Pea, Orange, Mint & Radish
Fresh Greens $6
- w shaved Parmesan & Lemon Vinaigrett
Steamed Seafood $15
- w Riesling, Celery, Garlic & Fresh Herb Broth
Drunken Affogato $12
- w Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Kahlua or Baileys
Chocolate Mousse $10
- w Preserved Cherries
200g Grass Fed Sirloin $29
- w Garlic Prawns, Sautéed Spinach, Béarnaise & Jus

Ice Cream - Check For Todays Sorbets And Ice Creams $10
Sausages $5
Free Range Chickenn, Spinach And Mushroom Risotto With Herb And Cheese Salad $24
Crumbed Market Fish, House Slaw, Handcut Fries, Tartare, Lemon $23
Eggs, Poached/Fried/Scrambled With Smoked Tomato Relish $10
Waitoa Wings With Chilli Sauce $16
Mince $15
Grilled Egg Plant, Melted Mozzarella, Four Tomato Salad, Basil, Whipped Feta And Capsicum Relish $25

Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- caramelised onion, beetroot, barbecue sauce, aioli & mozzarella
Free-Range Eggs Any Style $6.50
- with relish & toasted ciabatta
smoked salmon $18.50
Bruschetta $10.50
- with tomatoes, danish feta, fresh basil & balsamic reduction
Toast & Bagel Selection
Pasta of the Day
- See our Chef's special board
- with smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers & red onion $14.50
- with preserved & cream cheese $6.50

Pineapple mushroom Chicken $9.50
Beef Cashew Nut $11.00
Won Tons deep fry 1/2 doz $5.00
Chicken or Beef or BBQ pork $9.50
Si Chuan Style Spicy Squid $11.00
Beef with Black Bean Sauce $9.50
Sweet and Sour Pork $10.00
Beef Seasoned Vegetables $9.50

Veggie Brekkie $17.50
- Eggs any style, black beans, roast tomato, hash brown, creamy mushrooms, grilled halloumi, served with toast and tomato relish.
Big Boy $22.00
- A colossal version of the 'wee man’.
Salmon Scramble $15.50
- Scrambled eggs and salmon served with toast.
Toasted Muesli $11.00
- Served with rhubarb compote and greek yoghurt.
Milkshakes $5.00
- A choice of: chocolate, coffee, caramel, banana, lime, vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, creaming soda, cookies and cream.
Available from 7:30am to 2:00pm
Shoestring Fries $7.00
- Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
Omelette $18.50
- With your choice of three fillings: ham, cheese, chorizo, feta, spinach, tomato or caramelised onion. Served with your choice of either toast or a side salad.

Sichuan Style $24.00
- tianjin pickles, chilli, garlic
Courgette 2 skewers $6.50
(2) Vegetarian Gyoza $16.00
- tofu, mushrooms, konbu, miso
Lamb Cutlets $10.00
- with cumin, salt and black pepper 2 cutlets
Steamed Jasmine Rice $5.00
Momo $7.50
- Rangitikei corn-fed chicken thigh with spring onion 2 skewers
Edamame Beans 1 bowl $5.00
Vanilla Chocolate Mousse $13.00
- almond crumble, star anise, raspberry coulis, candied orange

Bacon Burger $5.00
Kumara Chips $4.50
Deep Fries Bars
Bacon & Egg $4.50
Meat Patties(Homemade) $2.50
Hawaiian Burger $5.50
Chicken Dinner: $11.00
- Breast Fillet, chips, 2 eggs, salad & sauce
Real Paua Fritters $6.80

Hash brown, bacon, toast, baked beans or spaghetti $3.00
Bacon and Eggs $12.60
- Bacon and eggs (poached or scrambled) served with two slices of grain or white toast.
Cucumber, Cheese & Egg Sandwich $2.00
Chicken Sandwich $5.50
Chicken & Avocado Sandwich $4.50
Vegetarian Samosa $5.00
Sausage Roll $4.50
Bacon Pinwheel $6.90

LAKSA NOODLE SOUP
CHICKEN / PORK / BEEF $12.00
SIN CHEW MEE HOON
SEAFOOD $14.00
COMBINATION $14.00
COMBINATION $14.00
SEAFOOD $14.00
ROTI

Works breakfast $19.50
- Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, sausages, hashbrown and toast
-Add Salmon $17.50
Grilled tomato Hash brown / Mushrooms $3.00
2 courses $40.00 Pp
- Starter + main of main + dessert
Prawn with crispy spicy chorizo $16.75
- Tiger prawns, chorizo, braised leek, brioche, citrus dressing
Veggie Works $18.50
- Corn fritter, has brown, grilled tomato, mushrooms and egg
French Toast $16.00
- Baguette, bacon, berry compote, and maple syrup
White chocolate panna cotta with hazelnut praline and blackberry compote $16.50

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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