El Porteno in Wellington Menu

Cross Burger $21.00
- Premium house-ground beef, melted cheese, tomato, beetroot, lettuce, special sauce, served with fries
Kedgeree or Vegeree $18.00
- Manuka smoked fish or chargrilled vegetables on spiced brown rice, tomatoes, spinach, almonds & coriander, topped with a poached egg (marinated tofu available)
Free-Range Eggs on Toast $9.00
- Eggs cooked how you like them with your choice of multigrain or ciabatta
Breakfast Stonegrill Dining $24.00
- 100g prime beef steak, chorizo, portobello mushroom & caramelised onions served with herb potatoes, salad & hollandaise
Buddha Bowl $17.00/$25.00
- Roasted spiced carrot & mint salad, wild rice pilau with cranberry, toasted chickpeas, spinach leaves, topped with a creamy almond dressing. Add: halloumi, tofu, prawns or chicken
Green Shakshuka $16.00
- Your choice of free-range egg or marinated tofu baked in garlic & sumac spiced seasonal greens
Berry Smoothie Bowl $12.00
- Berries, banana & almond milk topped with banana, chia seeds, blueberries & coconut flakes
Portobello Benedict $18.00
- Sesame seed avocado balls on English muffins with portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach & homemade cashew hollandaise

TONNO $24.50
- Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna and thinly sliced onions, oregano, fresh basil and parmesan.
BRUSHETTA $9.00
- Grilled wood fired bread topped with garlic, tomatoes, basil drizzled in olive oil an a touch of parmesan.
MARINATED OLIVES $8.00
- Napoli marinated olives with garlic, lemon and herbs.
BOCCONCINI CON PROSCIUTTO $12.50
- Fresh bocconcini wrapped in prosciutto di Parma and rocket, with a drizzle of olive oil.
POLLO $25.50
- Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken, avocado, portobello mushrooms, fresh basil and parmesan.
CARBONARA $24.50
- Penne pasta with bacon, onion and tomato cooked in a cream and cheese sauce.
PASTA DI MARE $25.00
- Fresh New Zealand green lip mussels cooked in a white wine and olive oil sauce, with cherry tomatoes, parsley and a hint of chilli seasoning. (with linguine style pasta)
BOLOGNESE $24.50
- Linguine pasta with a lovely rich beef ragu bolognese cooked in Mama's homemade tomato sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesan.

salt & pepper squid Salad $21.00
Chef’s Salad (V) $17.00
Chicken Schnitzel $19.00
- With Swiss cheese, slaw & chipotle sauce
Thai green chicken curry (GF, V) $17.50
- Free range chicken cooked in lemongrass, coriander, lime & coconut cream served with jasmine rice
Fish & Chips $19.00
- Fresh fillets of fish in crispy batter, with fries & slaw
ADD curry sauce (V, GF) $10.00
oven baked free range chicken Salad $21.00
Spicy Pulled Pork $18.00
- With Swiss Cheese & slaw

Vegetarian kebab R $9.5 / L $11
- Zucchini and carrot fritters
Garlic cheese bread $7.00
Pizza hawaii $14.50
- Fresh pineapple, diced chicken & mozzarella cheese
wrapped in a tortilla served with tabouleh, lettuce, carrot, onion and your choice of sauces
Mixed iskender $15.00
Fries $5.00
- Golden crisp fries with garlic mayo sauce
Falafel salad $14.00
- Fresh homemade vegan and gluten free falafels on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, tabouleh, beetroot dip and yogurt sauce
Venison pepperoni $14.50
- Venison pepperoni, onions & mozzarella cheese

Chocolate fudge brownie $9.00
- Delicious chewy chocolate fudge borwnie smothered in rich chocolate fudge with vanilla in cream
Salt and pepper squid $10.00
- With wasabi mayo
Vegetarian burger $12.00
- Quinoa, pumpkin and feta pattie with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Sundae $9.00
- With vanilla bean ice cream and your choice of chocolate or strawberry sauce
Buffalo wings $12.00
- Spicy buffalo wings served with blue cheese dip and celery sticks
Kiwi burger $12.00
- Classic burger with lettuce, tomato, beetroot, egg and cheese
Chicken tenders $10.00
- With chipotle sauce
All burger come with fries and tomato sauce

Chicken Schnitzel $19.00
- With Swiss cheese, slaw & chipotle sauce
Please no variations on meals. Match your meal with a beer using the coloured shields next to items.
Seafood Chowder $16.00
- With fresh fish, mussels & shrimps, lightly flavoured with paprika,served with local artisan bread
Chef’s Salad (V,*) $17.00
Mesclun and vinaigrette (V) $5.00
Open Style Steak Sandwich (*) $14.50
- “Hot smoked” NZ salmon, rocket & wasabi mayo on sourdough
Chicken BLT (*) $15.00
- Free range chicken, honey cured bacon, mesclun, tomato & mayo on Turkish flatbread
Veggie (V,*) $17.00
- With halloumi & chargrilled vegetables

Paneer Jalfrezi $15.00
- Cottage cheese cooked in coconut cream, capsicum, tomatoes, spring onions and spices
Fish Tikka Masala $18.50
- Tandoori baked fish fillets cooked in a smooth nutty curry with base gravy of onion, ginger and ripened tomatoes with spice
Onion Dosa $12.00
- Dosa made with lawa fried onions
Paneer Tikka $14.00
- Cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spices, skewered with capsicum, onions and roasted in tandoor
Khumb Mattar $15.00
- Mushrooms and peas cooked together in subtly spiced tomato and vegetable sauce
Sambar Vadai (2 pieces) $10.00
- Crispy fried Indian savoury made of dhal, onions and chopped chillies, dipped in sambar
Fish Tikka $14.00
- Boneless fish marinated in mustard oil, yoghurt, spices and roasted in tandoor
Dal Fry $14.00
- Yellow lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and onion

Bento Set $9.00
- Salmon x 1, Whitefish x 2, Foto Maki x 2, Hoso Maki x 3
Hoso Maki (vege roll) $2.80
Salmon Sushi $4.00
Seafood Salad $4.00
Inari $4.00
Prawn Sushi $5.00
Bento Set $17.00
- Salmon x 2, whitefish x 3, Prawn x 1, Inari x 1, Foto Maki x 1, Hoso Maki x 3, Ula x 1
Sushi & Sashimi Set $22.00
- Salmon, Whitefish, Foto Maki, Hoso Maki, Sashimi selections

Wedges $9
- loaded with Relish, Cheese & Sour cream
Pulled Pork Quesadilla $14.50
Burger w Fries $16.50
B.L.T. & Tomato Relish $12
Beef Burger, Smoked Cheese & Beetroot Jam $12
Omelette of the Day $12
Steak Sandwich with fries $19.50
Eggs Benedict w Bacon or Spinach $16.50

Maftoul $21.50
- Hand-rolled Moroccan ‘cigars’ of beef mince in hot crispy pastry with raisins, rice and almonds, served with warmed chickpea salad and harissa.
Lahem Bel Barkouk $25.50
- Sweet and spicy lamb tagine with prunes, dates, almonds and honey, served on couscous.
Hummus $9.90
- Smooth chickpea dip with spices and olive oil, served with fresh bread.
Vegetarian Couscous $19.90
- Chickpeas, raisins, sauce, and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken salad $15.90
- Couscous salad with tender strips of marinated chicken breast.
Bessara $9.90
- Smooth green pea dip, blended with Moroccan spices, served with fresh bread.
All mains served in a traditional Moroccan Tagine
Homemade Mixed Dips $13.90
- Zaalouk (eggplant), laadissa (lentils) and bessara (green peas), served with fresh bread.

FRENCH TOAST $18.00
- with bacon + banana or modes berry compote + banana & maple syrup
PREMIUM BEEF OR SPINACH + FETA RAVIOLI $17.50 / $17.00
- with roast pumpkin + basil
TOAST with Choice of spread + butter $5.50
CREAMY CATS PORRIDGE $10.50
- apple, sultana + cinnamon or apricot, almond + vanilla
SPICY BEANS ON TOAST $14.50
- with chorizo
EGGS BENEDICT $17.00 / $19.00
- with bacon / ham / spinach or wood roasted salmon
BIG MODE'S BREAKFAST $22.00
AUNTY MOLLY'S MUESLI $13.00
- served with natural Greek yogurt + modes berry compote

BLT Supreme $5.00
-Combo $8.80
Mushroom Breakfast $11.90
Sirloin Steak with Chips or Wedges $16.90
B.E.S.T. with Tea / Coffee or Coke $12.90
B.E.C.T with Tea / Coffee or Coke $12.90
-Combo $8.80
Big Breakfast $15.90
- 4 Steaky Bacons, Eggs, Sausages, Mushrooms with Hollandaise Sause, Hash browns, Baked Beans, Grilled Tomato & Toasts

Hot Chips $6.00 Full / $4.00 Half
Chicken Nuggets & Chips $9.00
- 5 deep fried chicken nuggets & a side of chips
Toasted Sandwiches $9.00
- Your choice of 3 fillings : Ham off the Bone, Cheese, Onion, Tomato or Pineapple served on Grain or White Bread
Scramble, Poach or Pan Fried Eggs $12.00
- (Free Range) - With a side of bacon $4.00
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Eggs, Spinach & Bacon
Hamburger & Chips $12.00
- Bun, beef pattie & a side of chips
Putik Burger $18.00
- Crispy Crumbed Chicken Breast with Bacon, Avocado, Salad, Mayo and Garlic Aioli. - With a side of Chips $20.00
Seasoned Wedges $12.00
- With Bacon & grilled cheese $14.00

Kadalatheldala (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
- Chickpeas seasoned with chilli flakes, onions & spices, and sprinkled with fresh grated coconut.
Parippu rasam (df gf v) $4.50
- A soup made from lentils and spices perfect for wintery days.
Lampreis (df gf*) S$15 V$12
- A banana leaf parcel with rice, eggplant pahi, pea reduction, boiled egg, green chutney, malu cutlet and a curry.
Parippu vade (df gf v) $4(3 pak)
- Deep fried savoury biscuits made of split peas, onions & spices.
Pan rolls (df) $3
- Beef mince, potatoes and spices wrapped in a pancake, battered, crumbed and deep fried.
Falooda (gf) $5
- A refreshing rose flavoured drink served with ice cream and jelly
Caramel pudding (gf v) $6
- A delicious creamy custard dessert topped with caramel
Yellow rice (df gf*) S$10 V$8 L+$2
- Spiced rice served with a lentil side dish and a curry.

Pulled Pork Croquettes $12.50
- Pulled pork and potato croquettes, Jalapeño mayo.
Bangers and Mash $11.00
- Island Bay Butchery pork sausages on mash and gravy with salad
Truffle infused Mash $6.00
Goldfields Chicken Parcel $21.00
- Golden filo, chicken, sundried tomato, apricot, soft cheese, guacamole, crispy potatoes, garden salad.
Bread and Spreads Small $12.50 Lrg $17.00
- Warmed fresh bread served with house made spreads. Please check blackboard for details.
Fish and Chips $11.00
- Mini battered blue cod with fries, salad and tomato sauce.
Shamrock Chicken Salad $19.00
- Grilled thigh, red onion, capsicum, cucumber, lime chilli dressing, kumara straws.
Benmore Salmon $29.50
- Aoraki salmon fillet, roast kumara and pumpkin gratin, wilted spinach, caper hollandaise.

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139A Main Road, Tawa, Wellington, Wellington, 5028, New Zealand

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