El Matador in Wellington Menu

TAPAS (3pm until late on weekends & 5pm until late on weekdays) 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 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) 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) 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.
  • 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
DESSERT-DULCE (Midday until late on weekends & 5pm until late on weekdays) 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) 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 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) 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) 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
  • 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.

Nearby Sample Menus

Taste of India (sample menu)
  • LAMB MODRAS $14.00
    • lamb cooked with onion, tomato and coconut cream
  • ROTI $2.50
    • whole meal bread
  • SEEK KEBAB $9.00
    • spicy lamb mince cooked on skewer
  • DAL MAKHANI $12.50
    • lentils cooked in creamy tomato sauce
  • PALAK PANNER $14.00
    • cottage cheese and spinach in tomato, and herb gravy
  • VEGETABLES BIRIYANI $9.50/$12.50
    • spicy vegetables with rice
  • SHAI PANEER $14.00
    • cottage cheese in tomato and cashew cream sauce
  • CHICKEN KORMA $14.00
    • chicken cooked in almond or cashew sauce
Fidels Cafe (sample menu)
  • Garlic Pizza Bread $8
    • topped with parmesan and herbs
  • Haloumi and Chicken Salad $20
    • Pan fried haloumi and free-range chicken with mesclun, avocado, tomato and red onion. Served with a lemon thyme dressing and garlic bread
  • Nachos (Beef & Bean / Vegetarian) $17 / $16
    • A Fidel’s Classic served with salsa, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. Extra chilli on request
  • Fried Chicken $10
    • w/ ranch dipping sauce
  • Chilli Onion Rings $9
    • w/ chipotle aioli
  • Quinoa & Goats Cheese Salad $18
    • Roasted beetroot and carrots with quinoa, baby spinach and goats cheese. Served with chilli toasted walnuts and a honey dressing
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $9
    • w/ lemon & aioli
  • Wedges $8
    • w/ sour cream & sweet chilli
One Fat Bird (sample menu)
  • 250g SIRLOIN STEAK SURF & TURF $28.90
    • garlic prawns fat bird chips & garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • THE SKINNY BIRD $21.90
    • no bun herb marinated chicken breast, Napoli sauce cos lettuce & parmesan
  • FISH N' FAT BIRD CHIPS $15.90
    • traditional English ale batter mushy peas & chunky tartare sauce
  • SELECTION OF BREAD $11.90
    • kumara & jalapeno hummus basil pesto
  • WARM MIXED BERRIES $8.90
    • brandy snap
  • DOUBLE HERB CRUMBED BEEF SCHNITZEL $19.90
    • red wine gravy seasonal vegetables & fat bird chips or mash
  • ADULT SUNDAE $8.90
    • everything you have ever wanted
  • BRAISED RED CABBAGE $6.90
Leo's Seafood Newtown (sample menu)
  • WEDGES $4.90
  • HOT DOG $2.60
  • KUMARA CHIPS $4.90
  • APRICOT TURNOVER $2.00
  • MUSSEL $1.20
  • BIG APPLE $6.00
    • meat pattie, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato, tomato sauce, mayonnaise
  • HAMBURGER $4.20
  • CRUMBED FISH $3.40
Rice Bowl Burger Bar (sample menu)
  • Shrimp $13.00
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Chicken $11.00
  • Ham & Egg $3.60
  • Steak $11.00
  • Curry Pork $12.00
  • Won Tons $12.00
  • Sausage Egg & Chips $12.50
Johnsonville Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Hash Brown $ 1.20
  • Donut $ 1.70
  • Scallop $ 2.00
  • Chips $ 2.80
  • Tarakihi Fillet $ 9.40
  • Corn $ 2.60
  • Genuine Paua Fritter $ 6.00
  • Banana Fritter $ 2.40
Sal's (sample menu)
  • Served with fresh cut celery + your choice of chunky blue cheese or creamy ranch sauce
  • -Large server $17.00
  • Authentic dipping sauces $1.50
    • Sal's legendary sauce, buffalo, hot buffalo, chunky blue cheese, creamy ranch, marinara
  • Hot buffalo wings
    • Our buffalo sauce packed with extra heat!
  • -Regular server $11.00
  • -Regular server $11.00
  • 6 mozzarella sticks $9.00
    • Breaded mozzarella cooked golden brown
  • -Crushed garlic, evoo, parmesan $1.50ea
Cuckoo Cafe & Cocktail Emporium (sample menu)
  • Peperoni $28.00
    • Spicy Italian sausage with garlic, chilli & capsicum.
  • Little Treats $4.00
    • Roasted Peanuts, Lollies
  • Capricciosa $28.00
    • Capers, feta, roasted onion, capsicum, fresh chilli and olives
  • Margherita $28.00
    • Classic Italian with mozzarella, bacconcini & fresh basil
  • Cheese $12.00
    • Choose between Whitestone Brie, Danish Blue or Port Salut. Served with crakers & quince paste.
  • Fries $9.00
    • Aioli + 50c (Available until kitchen close)
  • Chicken $28.00
    • Fresh chicken, spinach, sundried tomatoes & mushrooms (plus $2.00)
  • Crisps $6.00
    • Sea salt, salt & vinegar, BBQ
Chopstick Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Mushroom Burger $4.80
  • Combination & Cashew Nuts $14.00
  • Steak, Ginger & Spring Onion $11.50
  • Fish Burger $5.00
  • Hot Dog on a Stick $2.70
  • Combination Mei Fun $12.50
  • Steak Burger $4.80
  • Curry Steak $11.50
Busters Woodfired Pizza (sample menu)
  • Brooklyn $20.50
    • Blue cheese, onion, rocket, wallnut, pear, honey drizzle, tomato base
  • Lyall bay $10 / $20
    • Smoked chicken, roasted capsicum, basil, mushroom, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Island bay $10 / $20
    • Prawn, garlic, zucchini, mozzarella, sundried tomato, anchovies, olive oil, tomato base
  • Miramar $23.50
    • Prosciutto, sundried tomato, olives, rocket, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, tomato base
  • Courtney place $20.50
    • Chorizo, salami, roasted capsicum, chillies, mozzarella, olives, chilli oil, tomato base
  • Petone $10 / $19
    • eggplant, roasted capsicum, olives, onion, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Newtown $10 / $20
    • Salami, garlic, olive oil, spinach, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, tomato base
  • Karori $10 / $17
    • Sundried tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, tomato base
Sojourn Cafe & Bar (sample menu)
  • Side dishes $8
    • Sojourn garden salad, french fries, potato wedges, steamed vegetables
  • Pulled Lamb Sandwich $15
    • Spiced Arabic style pulled Silver Fern lamb, mixed greens, roasted beetroot, hummus and charred onion in a farmer baguette with a side of fries
  • Tiramisu $8
    • Classic Italian dessert, dusted with rich cocoa powder
  • Ciabatta Garlic Bread (V) $8
    • Toasted with garlic & herbs
  • Caesar Salad $15
    • Romaine lettuce, free range poached egg, anchovies, streaky bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan & creamy garlic dressing
  • Summer Fruit Platter $8
    • Chefs selection of fresh fruit with a side of whipped cream
  • Asian Chicken Salad Bowl (GF) $15
    • Wai wai noodles, chicken, carrot, capsicum, baby corn, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, fresh coriander, mung bean sprouts and ginger sesame dressing
  • Casarecce Pasta $15
    • Sicilian sauce, roasted eggplant, shaved parmesan, kale pesto
Indian Taj (sample menu)
  • LAMB KORMA $17.00
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked in cashew nuts, ground spices and cream.
  • Tandoori salads $9.00
    • chopped tomatoes.capsicum, yoghurt cottage cheese and pineapple marinate yoghurt and cooked in clay oven.
  • Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • deep fried cut onion with battered chickpeas and spices.
  • BEEF JALFREZI $17.00
    • Boneless pieces of beef cooked in fresh vegetables and masala.
  • Vegetable samosa $5.00
    • deep fried triangular pastry filled with potatoes, green peas, nuts and other spices.
  • Tandoori chops(4 pieces) $14.50
    • lamb pieces marinated in lemon juice, yoghurt and spices cooked in clay oven.
  • MALABARI FISH $17.50
    • boneless fish cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomato, cream and an assortment of spices.
  • NAVRATTAN KORMA $14.00
    • Fresh vegetables cooked with cashew nuts, ground spices and cream.
The Village Patisserie Cafe (sample menu)
  • Warm smoked chicken on a bed of pasta salad, rocket and honey mustard dressing $16.00
  • Goat's cheese and smoked salmon salad — topped with roasted hazelnuts $16.00
  • Scrambled eggs $8.50
  • Mini Bacon and Eggs with Toast $9.50
  • Rotini Pasta $16.00
    • Kransky sausage in mushrooms, tomatoes and red wine sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese
  • Bagel with avocado and tomato $9.80
  • Bacon, poached eggs and grilled tomato $13.50
  • Portobello Mushrooms on Corn Fritters with spinach, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce $16.00
Poquito Cafe & Bar (sample menu)
  • TOASTED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE BAGEL WITH CAPERS $12.00
  • TOASTED SANDWICH - CHOOSE 3 FILLINGS: $11.00
    • HAM, CHORIZO, TOMATO, RED ONION, RED PEPPER, SWISS CHEESE
  • AVOCADO MASHED WITH FETA, LEMON JUICE AND MINT SERVED ON CIABATTA $15.00
  • HALOUMI WITH CIABATTA ROASTED TOMATOES AND DRIZZLED WITH GREENWOOD OIL $12.00
  • FREE-RANGE PULLED PORK TOASTED SANDWICH WITH HOMEMADE APPLE SAUCE + SWISS AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE $12.00
  • TOASTED PITA BREADS WITH TRIO OF FRESHLY MADE DIPS $12.00
  • TWO SCOOPS OF DELICIOUS HOMEMADE ICE CREAM AND ONE BISCOTTI BISCUIT $9.00
  • HALOUMI WITH CIABATTA ROASTED TOMATOES AND DRIZZLED WITH GREENWOOD OIL $12.00
Arthur's Cafe (sample menu)
  • Chewy muesli $12.50
    • honey muesli with roasted almond , hazelnut and walnuts, served with warmed cinnamon milk
  • Dukkan beed salad $19
    • marinetd ribeye steak with a sprinkle of egyptian spice, tomato, mizuni and mesculan salad and bread crips
  • Goats cheese and honey ravioli $16
    • served with spinach, broccolini, tomatoes and eggplant finished with a butter sage sauce
  • Antipasti $18
    • brie, feta and blue cheese walnut and rosemary almonds black olives, mascato grapes with toasted hazelnuts
  • Spinach $2
  • Scrambled eggs on brioche $15
    • creamy french style scrambled eggs served with house made toasted brioche slices
  • Crispy kale and sesame salad $16
    • crispy kale, avocado, cherry tomatoes served with a sesame seed oil and soya sauce vinaigrette. Finished with toasted sesame seeds
  • Three cheese open tart $14
    • blue brie and goats cheese tart topped with a rocket and cherry tomato salad
El Matador

El Matador

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

043812999

email

Email

restaurant@elmatador.co.nz

clock

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 range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Argentine , Argentinian , Gluten Free , Grill , Latin American , South American , Spanish

features

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

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