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

  • Deep-Fried Ice Cream $7
  • Chicken & Potato Balls $8
  • Fresh Fruit Salad & Ice Cream $7
  • Smoking Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $7
  • Visit The Genghis Khan any day of the week! Our hours are as follows: We cook from: 6:00pm - 10:30pm Dinner On Sundays: 6:00pm - 9:30pm Dinner
  • Lychees & Ice Cream $7
  • Cashew Nuts $8
  • Spring Rolls $8
  • Risotto of paua, peas, parsley and parmesan prawns, parsley and parmesan $18.00
  • Pappardelle with lamb meatballs, mint, roast tomato sauce and parmesan $18.00
  • Grilled lamb rack with braised shoulder, du puy lentils, black cardamom, carrot puree and brussels sprouts $37.00
  • Twice cooked goats' cheese and gruyere souffle with truffle oil and chives $17.00
  • Grilled and smoked octopus with taramasalata, olives, chorizo, vine leaves, chorizo $17.00
  • Salad of rocket, parmesan and shaved pear $6.00
  • Salad of fresh figs, gorgonzola, Serrano ham and rocket $19.00
  • Scrambled eggs with avocado, chives and tomato on toasted sourdough $18.00
  • Market fish slider $ 15
    • lemon & fennel slaw
  • Charcuterie selection $ 19
    • house made pickles
  • Skinny fries $ 9
    • halloumi / gravy
  • Baby romaine caesar $ 17
    • white anchovy / bacon / parmesan / soft egg
  • Smoked salmon rillettes $ 16
    • grilled sourdough / house pickles
  • Passionfruit tart $ 13
    • confit ginger / coconut sorbet / banana brulée
  • Braised chicken leg coq au vin $ 23
    • mash potato / shallots
  • Blueberries $ 13
    • citrus curd / white chocolate gelato / elderflower
  • OLIVES $8.00
    • Marinated with lemon, herbs and spices
  • MUSSELS $15.50
    • Green lip mussels cooked with red wine, napolitan sauce, garlic and chilli
  • ARANCINI $13.00
    • Arborio risotto balls (pepperoni salami, basil, tomato chilli, mozzarella) crumbed
  • Affogato $9.00/$12.00
    • scoop of vanilla bean gelato, espresso, and an optional shot of Amaretto
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER $16.00 per person
    • Italian cured meats, cheeses and other delicacies
  • Amalfi $20.50
    • napolitana sauce, mozzarella, Portobello mushroom, aubergine and olives
  • Torta Caprese $9.00/$12.50
    • homemade rich chocolate and almond torte/cake with mascarpone an option of vanilla gelato (GF)
  • Pizza Add-ons $4.00
    • Ham, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Eggplant, Capsicum, Artichoke, Rocket, Mozzarella, Feta, Anchovies, Salami
  • Panko chicken $10.00
    • Mayo, swiss, fresh tomato chutney
  • Baby burgers $11.00
    • (sliders x 3) angus beef market fish karaage chicken
  • Pollo
    • Spinach, parmesan. Garlic, bocconcini & chicken
  • Onion rings (2) $2.00
  • Margherita
    • Mozzarella & chilli flakes
  • Kumara fries (aioli) $7.00
  • Deli
    • Bacon, chorizo, salami & mozzarella
  • Beer battered market fish $10.00
    • Caper & gherkin mayo
  • Braised Red Cabbage 7
  • The Bavarian Burger 23
    • Shaved meatloaf, sauerkraut, mustard sauce, deep fried pickles & lettuce w/ wedges
  • Garden Salad 7
  • Steamed Seasonal Veg 6
  • Jägermeister
    • A potent spirit made from 56 herbs, fruits, roots, and spices
  • Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip 19
    • Served in a toasted rye bread bowl
  • Bavarian Bretzel 6
    • Whipped salted butter or Bavarian cheese dip
  • Smoked Salmon Pate 15
    • Dark rye cream cheese whip, red onions & capers
  • Kasnock´N $18.50
    • Mac & Cheese, Austrian style, green salad
  • Speckknodel & Sauerkraut $19.50
    • Dumplings stuffed with Pancetta
  • Eggs As You Like Them On Toast $10.00
  • Mushroom Skewer , Crostini & Coriander Yoghurt
  • Tiroler GrostI is one of the hearty favourites from the skiing and hiking region of Tirol.
  • Chicken Liver Pate $14.00
  • Tiroler Groestl´ $19.50
    • Potatoes fried with Onions & Speck, seasoned & spiced with fresh herbs, served with a fried egg, green side salad.
  • -Add Bacon Or Sausage $15.00
  • Home-Style Soup $10.50
    • Flavours change daily, served with a grilled bun
  • Two Free Range Eggs $10.00
    • Cooked as you like and served on sourdough
  • Check out our daily specials on the blackboard and for other tasty treats in the cabinet.
  • Toasted Muesli $9.50
    • With milk, yoghurt, berry, honey
  • - Feta, Pesto, Spinach, Red Peppers $8.50
  • Grilled Halloumi $13.50
    • Served on whole-grain with basil pesto and baby spinach
  • - Ham, Cheese, Mustard $8.00
  • - Smoked Chicken, Avocado, Bacon $9.00
  • Orange beef
  • Roast chicken $14.00
  • Fried noodles with seafood $18.00
  • Wonton soup $6.00
  • Combination chow mein $11.50
  • -sweet & sour pork
  • Fried noodles with shrimps $11.50
  • Steamed minced shrimps stuffed tofu $14.00
  • Peking duck $39.00
    • Friday from 5pm. orders recommended
  • Gratin $9.50
  • Stuffing $6.50
  • 11am-2pm tuesday to sunday
  • Chicken gravy $5.00
  • -Whole $19.50
  • Porchetta-style pork loin $49.00
    • Thursday from 5pm. orders recommended
  • Buttermilk fried chook burger $9.00
  • Miso $2.50
  • Spicy chicken
  • O’Nagiri $2.50
  • Fresh Salmon
  • O’Sushi Special $6.90
  • King Prawn
  • Cream Cheese & Avocado
  • Spring Roll
  • Panini $8.80
    • freshly made to order with 3 fillings of your choice
  • Fries $5.00
  • Baby Berry $9.00
    • Berry mix with honey yogurt and cornflakes
  • Nasi Goreng $12.00
    • Rice, egg, chicken, mixed vegetables and chilli sambal
  • Porridge $7.50
    • Dried apricots, sultanas, served with yogurt, banana or berrv compote
  • Corn Fritters $15.50
    • Served with garden salad and optional; bacon or avocado
  • -Smoked salmon with tomatoes
  • Egg done your way $11.00
    • With bacon on toast, extra item for $3.00
  • Quesadillas $13.00/$17.00
    • Wheat tortilla filled with cheese and then grilled. Served with salad, red sauce, and pickle onion.
  • Tacos dorados $23.00
    • Vegetarian mix on crunchy tacos served with beans, salad, red sauce, sour cream and feta cheese.
  • Pastel de chocolate $8.00
    • Chocolate brownie
  • Churros Rellenos y helado $10.00
    • Stuffed churros with caramel and ice cream
  • Flan de cajeta $8.00
    • Is an open pastry or sponge cake containing a sweet or savoury filling. A typical Flan of this sort is round, with shortcrust pastry, usually coated with sweet syrup.
  • Enfrijoladas de Cordero $23.00
    • Folded tortilla filled with slow cooked lamb, topped with beans sauce, feta cheese, chorizo and rice
  • Jalapeños Rellenos de queso $15.00
    • Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
  • Huevos Rancheros o Divorciados $10.00
    • Fried eggs topped with red or green sauce or both.
  • Tararua
    • Olive Oil, Garlic, Oregano, Mozzarella, Halloumi, Shavings of Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes & Truffle Oil
  • Castlepoint
    • Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Shrimp, Red Onion, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Buffalo Mozzarella & Salsa Verde
  • Pizza Breads $14
    • Caramelised Onion, Toasted Walnuts, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic & Parmesan OR Sundried Tomato Pesto, Mozzarella, Spinach, Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes & Feta(V, GF on request)
  • Grilled Venison, Cumberland Sauce $32
    • Served with Salsa Verde Roasted New Potatoes & a Salad of Baby Greens, Goats Cheese Chèvre, Crispy Bacon, Dried Strawberries & Sunflower Seeds. Drizzled with Balsamic Crema(GF, DF on request. Subject to Availability)
  • Aloha
    • Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham & Pineapple
  • Pansotti, Pumpkin & Ricotta $25
    • - Served with a Citrus Infused Mascarpone Sauce, Hazelnuts, Rocket & Shaved Parmesan
  • Grilled Lamb, Honey & Balsamic Roasted Beetroot Salad $25
    • with Baby Greens, Feta, Toasted Walnuts & Sumac-Yoghurt Dressing( GF, DF on request)
  • Panko Crumbed Halloumi $14
    • Grilled Caramelised Pears, Baby Greens, & Black Raspberry Vinaigrette(V, GF on request)
  • French Toast $9.50
    • Bacon & Banana with Maple Syrup
  • Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant $8.00
  • Ham, Egg & Cheese Croissant $8.00
  • Sausage, Bacon & Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • Steak Meal $14.00
    • Steak, Eggs & Tomato. Comes with a serving of Chips
  • Fillings $1.50
    • 1 x Grilled Tomato
  • Toasted Paninis $5.50
  • Small Chips $2.50
El Matador

El Matador

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

043812999

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