El Porteno in Wellington Menu

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  • Gourmet Granola $7
    • Served with banana, yogurt and mixed berries
  • Porridge $7
    • Rolled oats with Banana & honey, or Berries & cinnamon sugar
  • H.T.C. Panini $8
    • Free range ham, fresh tomato and tasty cheese
  • 3C Panini $8.5
    • Free range chicken, camembert cheese and cranberry sauce
  • Vegetarian Panini $8
    • Spinach, almonds, sundried tomato, pesto and tasty cheese
  • Gourmet Panini $9
    • Salami, pear, blue cheese and caramelised onions
  • Soup of the Day $8
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream
  • Soup of the Day $10
    • Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream + cheese scone
  • Kids Panini $5
    • Your choice of any two fillings

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sambal $1.00
  • White Rice $2.90
  • Kapitan (mild) n/a
    • creamy curry with lemongrass & kaffir lime leaves
  • Nyonya Platter (v) $7.90/ $14.90
    • Lobak or deep fried tofu, vegetable fritters and spring rolls (For two/ For four)
  • Curry Dish $5.90
  • Otak-Otak (gf) $16.90
    • Steamed marinated fish fillets served with kerabu salad and jasmine rice
  • Pasembur (v) $8.90
    • Warm asian salad topped with our homemade peanut sauce and vegetable fritters
  • Koay teow Thing (gf) $15.90
    • Plat rice noodles in a clear broth topped with chicken, fishballs and prawns
  • Kids Meal Cheeseburger $5.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with NZ natural cheese and ketchup, on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids blackcurrant juice, Calciyum in three flavours, or Pump water 400ml), plus the kids toy.
  • Chili Guacamole Fries $6.10
    • We start with a bed of hot and crispy fries and then spoon over a generous amount of meaty chili and then top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream.
  • Kids Meal Nuggets $5.90
    • Four pieces of juicy whole chicken breast, coated in a crispy crumb. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml) plus the kids toy.
  • Baconator $10.20
    • Introducing the meaty masterpiece. Four strips of New Zealand manuka smoked bacon, two Quality Mark sourced fresh beef patties, natural cheese, and topped with mayo and ketchup on a premium toasted bun. Carnivores rejoice!
  • Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
    • A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
  • Homestyle Chicken Fillet $8.10
    • Juicy succulent whole chicken breast, lovingly coated in a lightly seasoned crispy coating, paired with tomato, lettuce and creamy mayo in a premium toasted bun.
  • Salad Burger $4.60
    • Who says that salad has to taste boring? Wendy's salad burger has creamy guacamole, tangy sweet thai chili sauce, onion, pickles, freshly chopped tomato and lettuce, and natural NZ cheese on a premium Kaiser bun.
  • 3 pcs $5.90
  • Adam Kebab (spicy minced beef) see above
  • Mixed Grill $16.00
    • Lamb doner, grilled chicken, lamb shish kebab served with rice, salad, Turkish bread, humus, jacik, tabouleh, beetroot dip, mild chilli and yogurt sauce.
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Mixed Doner (lamb & chicken) see above
  • Garlic & Herb Bread $4.00
    • our home-made garlic bread
  • Lamb Donor see above
  • Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish or Mixed Shish $16.00
    • Skewered and grilled tender lamb or chicken cubes served with rice, salad, Turkish bread, humus, jacik, tabouleh, beetroot dip, mild Chilli and yogurt sauce.
  • Doner Kebabs (Small/Large) $10.00/$11.00
    • Wrapped in Turkish bread with taboulin, mixed salad and your choice of sauces. Sauces: Tomato, yogurt, garlic yogurt, mid chilli, hot chilli, sweet chilli, satay, mayo, BBQ, humus
  • C2 Red Curry Beef 10.00
    • Awesome Thai red curry with coconut milk, vegetables accompany by beef
  • A6 Fried Spring Roll 6.50
    • Deep fried vegetarian spring roll with vermicelli and vegetables.
  • M7 Pad praew wan Moo 10.00
    • Thai style sweet and sour stir-fried with pork
  • C1 Green Curry Chicken 10.00
    • Tasty Thai green curry & coconut milk, vegetable comes in a flavor of chicken
  • M10 Pad Kra Thiam Gai 10.00
    • Stir fried chicken with garlic
  • S2 Tom Kha Gai 10.00
    • Chicken coconut milk soup with galangal, lemon grass, and Lime juice
  • M6 Chicken and Cashew nuts 10.00
    • Stir- fried chicken and cashew nuts with vegetables
  • M8 Gai pad Khing 10.00
    • Stir fried chicken with fresh ginger and vegetables
  • Scallops-Seasoned $2.00
  • Chicken $9.50
  • Beef $9.50
  • 6 Squid Rings
  • Chicken Salad $12.50
    • Cajun Chicken with fresh salad and cashew nuts
  • 4 Fish, 2 Hot Dogs, 4 Potato Fritters & 2 Scoops Chips $24.00
  • Vegetarian $4.50
  • Kumera Chips $5.00
  • Roast potatoes $4.00
  • Calamari fritti $18.00
    • lemon aioli
  • Slow roma tomatoes $4.00
  • Pork & fennel sausage $6.00
  • Risotto verde $13.00/ $23.00
    • pancetta, pea pesto, egg yolk, parmesan
  • Proscuitto & peach $18.00
    • zucchini, rocket, mint, feta
  • Abruzzo scrambled eggs $16.00
    • chilli, kalamata olive, basil, parmesan, rocket, Italian loaf
  • Scopa tiramisu $12.00
  • Tom Kha Gai $10.00
    • Lightly spiced chicken soup flavoured with lemon juice, mushroom and coconut cream
  • Sweet and Sour $24.00 / $18.50
    • Your choice of meat with fresh vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce, served with white rice - Prawn / Chicken or Pork
  • Roti $3.00
    • Plain Thai Roti
  • Vegetarian Curry Puff $7.00
    • Four curry puffs filled with almond flake, onion, potato, kumara and curry powder
  • Vegetarian Sweet and Sour $18.50
    • Tofu cooked with fresh vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce, served with white rice, topped with cashew nuts
  • Roti $5.00
    • Thai Roti served with peanut sauce
  • Stir Fried Pork with Chilli and Basil $18.50
    • Stir fried pork with chilli, broccoli, garlic, basil, green beans and bamboo shoots
  • Beef Masaman Curry $18.50
    • Chunky beef cooked in coconut milk and Masaman curry paste with potato, onion and cashew nuts, served with white rice
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • A1 Spring Rolls $6.50
  • S1 Tom Yum
  • S2 Clear Chicken Soup $7.00
  • Beef $14.00
  • T12 Carrot Salad (Som Tam) $13.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • Chicken $ 7.00
  • Housemade toasted granola with honey, yogurt & fruit $14.00
  • AFTERS:gold splashed truffles/ Shortbread / NZ cheese & crackers $9/ $5/$18
  • Sauteed gnocchi with roast beetroot & sage butter $28.00
  • Panfried fresh fish with mussel & chorizo ragout $38.00
  • Affogato (with cointreu, coffee & ice cream) $9.00 or $15.00 with booze
  • Trade daily open sandwich $15.00
  • breakfast mon-fri 7am-11am
  • Bacon $7.00
  • Corn Salsa
  • Guacamole Extra Black Rice Extra
  • Pork
    • Smoked with mild guajillo, cumin and ginger
  • Black Rice +$1.00
    • Spirulina infused black rice with amaranth seeds, Burrito or Bowl
  • Red Chilli
    • Serrano chillies, peaches and ginger
  • Chipotle
    • Chipotle chillies and cayenne pepper
  • Pinto Beans
  • Classic $12.50
    • White Rice, Choice Of Meat, Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsas and Sauce
  • Bacon & Egg $11.90
    • Bacon and Cage-free eggs cooked your way on Multigrain Toast
  • Healthy Pick $10.90
    • Smashed Avocado and Fresh Tomato on Toast
  • Mexican Wedges $15.90
    • Potato wedges served with chopped Bacon, Melted Cheese, Sour Cream and Plum Sauce
  • Skipping Dolphins $7.90
    • Dolphin shaped Ham or Egg Sandwiches served on a bed of salad
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $13.90
    • Poached cage-free Egg and Grilled Chicken served on Fresh Salad topped with Creamy Caesar Dressing
  • Hot Cakes $14.90
    • Stack of Hotcakes drizzled in Maple Syrup served with Bacon and caramelised Banana OR Blueberries and Cream
  • Fish Dinner $17.90
    • Battered Fried Fish served with Bucket of Seasoned Chips, Salad and Rich Tartare Sauce
  • Gourmet Club Sandwiches $15.90
    • Chicken and Bacon, Melted Cheese, Lettuce, Carrot, Cucumber, Tomato, Beetroot and Cranberry Sauce served with Seasoned Fries
  • Hot & Spicy Chicken Giblets / Steamed Tofu with Pork Mince and Prawns $20.00
  • -Prawns, Scallops, Combination Seafood / Fried Udon with Seafood $28.00
  • King prawns are shelled
  • -Chicken / Beef or Pork $21.00
  • ●Lemon Sauce
  • ●For 2-4 people $35 per person
    • Includes the next dishes
  • Pork and Prawn Dim Sims / Shredded Duck and Seafood Dumplings / Coriander Dumplings / Scallops and Prawn Dumplings Hand made dumplings $6.00 per portion
  • -Fish or Squid $22.00
  • 1 doz $18.00
  • Siglo Brew Smoky Barbeque
  • HALLOUMI BURGER $18.00
    • HALLOUMI, ROASTED MUSHROOM, BABY SPINACH, ZUCCHINI RELISH, GARLIC AIOLI
  • Classic buffalo sauce
  • SHOESTRING FRIES: CHICKEN SALT, GARLIC AIOLI, TOMATO KETCHUP $8.00
  • MUSHROOM AND SPINACH RISOTTO $18.00
    • PORTOBELLO, BABY SPINACH, LEMON, PARMESAN
  • Extra mayo $4.00
  • SIGLO CAESAR SALAD: COS, BACON, CROUTONS, SOFT EGG, PARMESAN, ANCHOVY DRESSING $18.00
  • Paua fritter- genuine $6.90
  • Hot dog $2.50
  • Chicken and corn soup $8.90
  • Roast duck w/ rice $12.50
  • Vegetable $10.9
  • Shrimps $12.50
  • 5 pieces chicken $12.50
  • Mixed pack $19.90
    • 2 fish, 2 sausages, 2 hot dogs, 2 chips
  • Antipasto Platter $35
    • Selection of breads and crackers are served with Hummus and fresh tomato chutney, sundried tomato, prosciutto, salami and smoked salmon.
  • The Dls Burger $22
    • Our home made beef burger with gruyere cheese, streaky bacon, homemade BBQ sauce and served with our home cut fries.
  • Three Cheese Fondue $30
    • Our three cheese fondue platter made for sharing, served with crudités, toasted bread, garlic croutes and crackers.
  • Rooftop Platter $49
    • Three Cheese Fondue, crudités, garlic bread, chicken cranberry & pistachio terrine, crates, cajun nuts, olives & feta, beef and bacon sliders salt & pepper squid.
  • The Couple $18
    • A Bacon & fried Halloumi Sandwich with iceberg lettuce & vine tomatoes on toasted ciabatta bread, served with our home cut fries.
  • Spicy Lamb Baguette $22
    • Pulled spiced lamb shoulder on a crusty baguette with minted yoghurt and Moroccan chickpea salad.
  • Wild Mushrooms, Walnut & Blue Cheese Wellington $25
    • Spiced tomato chutney & roasted pumpkin.
  • Yum Char N/A
    • On the good days we will have a chef ’s selection of small plates of BBQ goodness coming out to you from our staff.
El Porteno

El Porteno

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

0224324155

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Argentinian , Cafe Food , Contemporary , New Zealand , South American

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Seating

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