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Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington
5 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Delicious and authentic Mexican food at Viva Mexico!! We had the corn enchiladas with chicken that was topped with a spicy chocolate sauce,..."
Sweecasam
"Partner and I had a weekend getaway in Wellington. With so many dining options on offer, it's hard to pick, but I'm so glad we found Viva Mexico...."
Miah Dixon
"Nice (albeit smallish) mexican main courses, but we usually go mostly for the stuffed jalapenos which are served as a starter - the best in town,..."
Rachel
"Friendly staff and great location, just tucked a little way from the crowds of Cuba Street. The pork tacos are very tasty. I stopped for a light..."
James Mitchell
"We went to the Petone outlet (no option on zomato to leave a review for that outlet), and we were SO happy we went!!!! The food is just beautiful!!..."
Bex
"Super tasty tacos and great margaritas. Home-made salsa was a highlight. Everything we had was delicious though, and was even given free churros for..."
Sophie Madeline
"For a start, I was very happy there were a good range of options for vegetarians. The tacos are a little bit small but very tasty with an interesting..."
David Rawson
"Fabulous time at this joint I had the spinach and feta quesadilla and it was amazing and I found the smaller portion filling! Super quick and lovely..."
Hannah.milne11
"Good flavors, spicy salsa. Chips and salsa are $15 which is over priced for the 15 chips you actually get. Food came out fast and service was polite...."
Marymark
"Closest thing to authentic Mexican food you will get in Welly (for now???). The owners are from Ensenada, Mexico instead of the faraway lands of..."
The Welly Mex
"I ever knew Viva Mexico had a branch here. Been here six years apparently. Love the back alley feel to this place. Inside decor is eclectic..."
Sean P E Fleming
"It's a quite small place with I think just 4 or 5 tables. But, the food is tasty and the price is lower than some other places. Perfect for Friday..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"Came here with a friend after she recommended it. It was a nice little getaway from the main st. It was great to see just how well thoughtfully and..."
Eat Nom Bliss
"Enchilada de queso (veggie version) was delcicous, generously portioned and all round happy food. Jarritos was also a nice not overly sweet addition...."
Julia Marshall-Mead
"Best meal I've had in a long time. As a vegetarian, it can be difficult finding yummy authentic food to eat, I would highly recommend this place if..."
Paris Jenkins
"Great food. Delicious a lot of flavors. I choose the spinach and cheese quesadilla and also a beef taco. Both amazing, fresh, full of flavors. I..."
Loly
"Food was better than average against other emerging Mexican restaurants. The chilli rellanos were disappointing. More jalepeno popper, not chilli..."
Shayne671
"Had read good reviews about this place and went with good expectations! We were quite happy to note that the menu was just right and what we ordered..."
Narayanan Valadi
"I simply love the food at Viva Mexico. It isn't a flash restaurant with tiptop service but a lovely little whole in the wall that deserves a visit...."
Muffin Mum
"Bueno!!Viva Mexico is a fantastic eating spot if you're looking for a bit of an extra kick in your meal.Our portion sizes was..."
Medium_Rare
"Authentic, delicious, filling and addictive are only a few words that can describe VM! I have been a repeat customer for three years now and I will..."
BKL
"I'm from Florida where we have heaps of Mexican restaurants and this is one of the best I've been to. It was really busy and our order got lost in..."
Grant Lovering
"Awesome atmosphere and really cool and nice staff. I love the casualness of the cafe. It's super authentic and will get you feeling like a true..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Went here for date night tonight. I am more than a fan of Mexican food and a sucker for authentic cuisine, this food totally met the bar. Ā The..."
Sanna Fourt-Wells
"My partner and I went here for date night on Friday. Being lovers of Mexican food, we were dying to check it out. The food was fantastic. We had the..."
Adaire Ward
"Oh the Mole! This was a great find tucked away at the bottom of Left Bank off Cuba.Plates aren't pretty, and there is no need to put a..."
Bianca Lazar
"I used to pass this restaurant almost everyday but never had a chance to visit this so "lively place"...Happening place with soothing music, decor..."
FitFoodieMegha
"Always good all the time. Everything my friends or I have tried on the menu has never disappointed. We keep going back to the salads, tacos, and..."
Grace
"Went here for the first time tonight and loved it! We had the chicken taco, chorizo taco, side of jalapeƱos and a pork quesadilla. All were so fresh..."
I Love Food
"An outstandingly authentic feeling Mexican experience. It's at the deepest darkest end of Left bank which means dining amongst the pigeons if you..."
Cheyneismyhero
"I had heard about Viva Mexico from a few friends and finally tried it out a few days ago. Absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food and the service..."
Rosie Ludemann
"I dined here on my own recently when the weather and traffic leaving the city were horrible. it was a Tuesday early evening and the place was full...."
Epicurious Nomad
"Tucked somewhere inside the left bank building, this tiny little Mexican joint is a great hidden gem. They have a lot of options to choose from, a..."
Crissy
"No better place in NZ for tacos!! For your $ you get a good portion. I Love that it is made by Mexicans! The taste and flavours are authentic much..."
Kandice Halbert
"Every part of this eatery screams homemade authenticity. It's bare-bones decor except for a Mexican flag and a collection of brightly hued, and..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"Love this tiny, tiny delight.Ā The staff are always fantastic and the food seems to be much more "authentic" than other Mexican places I have..."
Philip Reeve
"My nephew is a big fan of Mexican food, so inevitably I found myself at Viva Mexico. Ā Having now sampled most of the Mexican restaurants in..."
Anna Garland
"It has been a while since I last visited this casual eatery. Ā And I must say the food there is fairly authentic. Ā None of this 'burrito' business..."
Rosemary Young
"Must say great food. Love the red & green sauce. very authentic mexican . Food amazing but little overpriced. service so so . I genuinely think they..."
Lovee Agarwal
"Best Mexican in town boys and girls!I have been multiple times and every time I go back to the enchiladas with cheese sauce I am made. The..."
JustEatForF#$kSake
"Go here often and always find the place to be great. Food is always nice and the guys who work there are always friendly.The place is..."
Josh
"Over the last year, the cooking has been up and down. But the last few times, we've noticed a marked and consistent improvement of food and..."
Jade M.
"I really love this place! I taught English in Mexico years ago and this is the closest I've found to authentic Mexican food so far in New Zealand...."
Jenny Browne
"The food here is good, however, the prices have been slowly rising and what used to be great value for money is not so much any more.Good..."
Craigy Lee
"Oh yummy! The best Mexican food I have experienced in all my travels. Plus they cater for my gluten free needs which is a massive..."
Eunice Cooks
"I was never much of a "foodie" in the past, and previously would never have even Tried Mexican food - but I absolutely LOVE and Adore Viva Mexico!..."
Mark Pointon
"A great place to experience authentic Mexican food! All the food is delicious but totally recommend La sopa de tortilla, the tortilla soup! It's..."
Akiko K
"Very tasty! Definitely recommend eating in rather than taking away though. Take aways tends to be a real mess which is always disappointing when you..."
Courtney
"I love viva Mexico, so nice to have cheapish, fast, tasty food that's different from the usual Indian, Asian etc. I have enjoyed everything so far..."
Louise
"My husband and I had mexican food for the first time. Loved it!I tried one of the Enchiladas i think the Queso? Yum! Very good..."
Elicia Mansey
"It's hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand - but Viva Mexico gets very close. It's definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is supposed..."
John
"Went last night for the first time. There was a wait for about 5 minutes for a table, and we were initially seated outside. A hot water bottle was..."
Yum O
"Vegetarian quesadillas are so good here, a great addition to Wellington's diverse and cultured eating places. Will come back to try the other Mexican..."
Mac
"The best Mexican food in Wellington! Great food, service and atmosphere. This is authentic mexican food. The staff are awesome, they always ask how..."
Jay Soma
"Yummy little mexican eatery! Great prices and such a cute set up, felt like I was in Mexico! The hand designed menus are a nice touch..."
Siobhan
"Like everyone says it's great, cheap, tasty and fast. Nothing is a problem for them. I go here all of the time and the food is great. Go to Viva..."
Trina Saffioti
"I was introduced this place by one of my friends who probably eats there once a week. Can't fault this place for affordability, freshness and..."
Penny
"Just had lunch here. So good. Awesome, awesome food. Loving the Mexican colas. Nice touch. The fish tacos and enchilada are my..."
Cedric Mason
"I personally think this is not only the best Mexican food in Wellington, but also all of New Zealand, and also pretty much the best food of any kind..."
Lisa Yonker
"The best Mexican food ever in this part of the world. I'm from Mexico City and this people are making my life so comfortable. New Zealand is a..."
Felipe Sanchez
"My all-time favourite lunchtime/dinner (quick and easy) stopovers! Easily, one of Wellington's best hidden cheap-eats. Food is amazing, and..."
Alice Khaw
"I grew up in California and one thing I miss since living in Wellington, is some good Mexican food. Tried the other places around, Flying Burrito B..."
Agatha Fromm
"My favourite restaurant in Wellington by far.The staff have always been pleasant, even though the restaurant is always full to capacity. The..."
Laura W
"Best Mexican in Wellington, by far. Everything on the menu is wonderful- try the stuffed jalapenos, they're my fave. Each main comes with a side..."
Frances Ratner
"Love it, come often, always leave happy. Having lived in LA for many years, this is a bit like going back to a cantina without the long flight. Food..."
Aidrian S
"Been three times and had excellent food and wonderful service. I generally prefer "more expensive" places for dinner but this gem is too good to pass..."
Tracy
"I am appalled by Arthur's review it sounds as though he was in a bad mood before he even walked through the door. Viva Mexico is an excellent place..."
Brian Gunning
"Not sure you can go wrong with Viva Mexico awesome people and some of the best food in town, when we go away it's the first place we want to come..."
Rose Kirkup
"The best Mexican in the capital. It is fresh and authentic. A bright and fantastic casual dining..."
SiennaMarcs
"Arthur you don't know what your talking about. I am in no way affiliated with the owners but this place is one of my favorite places to..."
Peanut
"This little restaurant is amazing, delicious and cheap. The staff are awesome and they sell Mexican beer too. I love the way it's hidden away down..."
Woo 17
"This restaurant is amazing. The queso sauce and the green sauce are as good as anything you would get in Texas/Mexico/San Diego. So delicious. Also,..."
ReginaGeorge
"Excellent place. Cheap food, good atmosphere. Fast service.The outside looks a bit dated/out of the way. But don't let that stop..."
Vincent G
"The most authentic Mexican in Wellington and since getting back from Mexico we've tried a few! The food here is always excellent and the owners are..."
Louise Griffin
"We had a voucher for this place so randomly tried it. It was amazing and we will totally be back to pay full price! Excellent food and great service...."
Miranda
"Excellent & authentic. Really enjoyed dinner & lunch here last weekend. It's hard in NZ to find good Mexican food - this is one of the..."
Clarkie
"Best Mexican in Wellington. Been here so many times and it's always delicious. I loved it since they opened few years ago and the new owners..."
Strega
"We went here for lunch and the food is crazy delicious. Great value! Highly..."
Reviewer007
"Tried this recently after being it recommended to me by a friend and can say that hands down this is the best Mexican I've tried in Wellington. I'd..."
Jake Wratt
"WOW! Most amazing takeaways I have had in a long time, and glad I got takeaways as shoveling that delicious food in my mouth would have been very..."
Safia
"My girlfriend and I decided to go to Viva Mexico after reading all the reviews on this site. We were not disappointed. Without a doubt the best..."
Leeroy
"I visited Viva Mexico after hearing that they'd had a change of ownership and a sprucing up and was absolutely thrilled with the new place. It's had..."
Misha Smith
"The only authentic mexican food I have found on the north island. The flavors are fresh and delicious. The owner is a lovely person and happy to talk..."
Kerntastic
"One of the best meals you can have in Wellington. The Golden Tacos are very tasty and the Cheesy Enchiladas are a MUST. Rich flavours and cheap meals..."
Christopher Buchanan
"The best Mexican food in New Zealand. Actually, perhaps the only REAL Mexican food in New Zealand. And the best tomatillo salsa I have ever had..."
Audrey Washburn
"Love it! The flavours are just amazing. Very authentic. Highly..."
Strega
"Easily the most authentic Mexican in Wellington, though I think Burrito Brothers is better (it's double the price though!) Viva Mexico is charming..."
Brian H
"Yep, by far the best Mexican food in Wellington. The hours are a bit frustrating - would like to take people there for dinner sometimes -..."
Jet
"Easily the best Mexican restaurant in the city. It's a small cosy place without any of the typical Wellington fancy-shmancyness (like really..."
Mike
"Itās hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand ā but Viva Mexico gets very close. Itās definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is..."
"I LOVE mexican food and to have a mexican subway is awesome! It's super healthy (unless you're a cheese and sour cream fiend like moi) lots of salad,..."
Stacy Heyman
"A decent place for a more than decent food! Even though the burrito was no special, the nachos were really good! The staff was a bit too quiet.. A..."
Hharkirat Siingh
"Great cheap place to go in the middle of Wellington. Also decent size plates of food. Full of flavour and nice spicy sauces!Go for the pulled..."
Jessica Bailey
"I tried this place the other day. I went here for lunch. I ordered beef tostada and my friend ordered quesadilla. Both dishes were good but the..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Really good prices for what you get- the quesadillas are really good and the meat is tender and juicy. The only downside is the salad they serve it..."
Charlotte Ayrey
"OH HELLS YES! I recommend the chicken enchilada with the medium hot sauce! DAYAM!The rice is a bit so-so, but the refried beans, enchilada, and..."
Crumpet King
"How the hell did I not know about this place earlier? I was suggested Pachanga from a colleague of mine who sounds like she's a food crazy expert,..."
SHNRA RETSU
"My family and I went to Pachanga on a Sunday lunch to celebrate my brotherās birthday. The tables had a unique shape. I liked the..."
Carlo Lim
"Easily my favourite quick eat place.. There are always some good tunes playing, the staff are always really friendly and always happy to have a chat...."
Rhodri Williams
"Pachanga is a great lunch or dinner option for uni students looking for a quick yet fairly affordable bite to eat. The flavours are fresh &..."
Orli B. Ahava
"I'm not an expert of mexican food but the beef burrito always taste good, nice ingredients and friendly staff. They also have a kind of mexican..."
Chris Vera
"Tasty food!! Fresh ingredients, fast and awesome customer service and good prices. Best place to choose from after a night out. Hope this place is..."
Ruci Tueli
"Finally Wellington has a reasonably priced, tasty real burrito !! Try it you will not regret it. Ā Have had the carnitas (extra tasty pork), beef..."
Dc
"Had the pork burrito it was yummy in my tummy and had some great service from the lady who served me. Will be back again (maybe at 4am!). ..."
Hayden Fenn
"** NOTE: this restaurant offers MULTIPLE non-meat fillings for vegetarians. I don't know what the Veggie Mix is made of but it's amazing, and the..."
Wolf Hatch
"Excellente! FINALLY tasted Mexican food that reminded me of the Mexican food from home (southern California). The beef burrito was delicious, well..."
Tiff Pierini
"ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø I am crazy in love with this place!!! The food is outstanding from the appearance to the taste!! Me and my flaties usually go to..."
Gina Matenga
"Love this place!! Service is great! Its super fast and friendly. The burritos here are to die for! Definitely would recommend this restaurant to..."
Chaz Fitzgerald
"Cheap and choice! Staff are friendly and accommodated my request for extra extra cheese which is always important. Open late too, for a different..."
Alex Galletty
"This is an amazing little restaurant that serves what is easily the best mexican food in Wellington, and for all I know, all of New Zealand. Prices..."
"Weāve always loved El Barrio and first came when the current 2IC (Kate) started and told us how cool it was. Came again tonight (28.11.23) and was..."
Rosie Ss
"This is a great little bar that hosts a fun language exchange event on Thursdays. The music is a bit loud for people to speak a language they're..."
Brian Tucker
"Cocktails and mocktails were great and the food tasted amazing too. Portions were a bit small for the price but still really good deals. Toilets were..."
Raunak Mainali
"Great parties and good quality of live music! One of the best places to have night..."
Caio Cesar Ucci
"Best food & drinks , amazing atmosphere, great service & the most cool music ever !..."
Ailin Aranda
"As so often way too noisy to be to my liking. When we first arrived one could actually still talk (not having to yell) and understand each other, and..."
Andrej R
"We had a great evening with my friends out. Baby shower Inc dinner and some drinks. The place is very cosy and the staff members are very friendly..."
Kevin James van Duuren
"Didn't get a chance to try the food but the staff are friendly and welcoming and down for a chat, the venue itself can be intimate and family..."
Joshua Coghlan
"had riley as our server, she was amazing. so friendly and funny. amazing food!!! such a cool place, environment is amaazinngggg. drinks are strong..."
Alex Wilson
"Our experience was amazing here. We enjoyed everything about El Barrio's. The kids felt like they were in enchanto. The service was second to none,..."
Khalman King
"Great place good atmosphere music was great definitely go..."
nicky clifton
"Excellent place would definitely revisit. Awesome friendly..."
M T
"French waiter (was working tonight) was the best part of the night. Great sevice. give that man a..."
Robert Pym
"Cool little bar where there is always plenty happening. Welcoming vibe and great music. Cocktails are excellent and had delicious..."
Polly Griffiths
"Great cocktails at extremely reasonable prices for Welling town! Split a sangria jug if youāre feeling social, or stick a straw in it if youāre..."
Josephine Adams
"Enjoyed their tapas and the pina colada. Place is vibrant and staff were great and accomodating inspite of a very busy..."
"Lovely food...Very warm service....Must try....highly recommend....take away service ....must eat .... Every item is handmade including the sauces..."
Bunty Asarpota
"What a treat! Absolutely amazing street food. Get a quick incredibly flavourful snack/dinner for $10 or $15. Took me longer to enter my pin than it..."
Rachel Lee
"This tiny lit his tiny little shop provides some great street good! The service was friendly and prompt, and the tacos had excellent flavor. I would..."
Stephanie Danger Bonde
"This place has really good street food and is great for a quick bite. The food is filling and cheap and it's entertaining that you get to watch the..."
Joosil Kin
"Chanced upon this little place while walking down Courtenay place. What a lovely coincidence! Ordered the chicken burrito which was served with sour..."
Tejas Mokashi
"Taco Queen is a great little hole in the wall eatery for food on the go or when you have only a few moments to yourself. I've had the burrito, tacos..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"I wish I knew the Mexican word for awesome! best street eats I've had in years!Gluten free beef tacos were wolfed down by Mr 12yr old, very..."
Pete
"Delicious! I ordered vegetarian tacos with refried beans, and they were great. Super filling and they were ready pretty quickly.
They also do..."
Matt
"Awesome food, fantastic service! Lady who owns the place is a great laugh, really knows her stuff and works hard. We had the nachos and tacos, both..."
Sophie Gray-Hales
"Taco Queen is my favorite Mexican joint in wellington. Amazingly friendly service (have no idea what that other review was about) and the food is..."
Ben Sherwood
"Its a little hole in the wall that produces some excellent Mexican takeaway. Portion sizes are great, flavors are good and the service quick.
For a..."
Alex Gibbons (Gibs)
"There is just simply not enough hole in the wall places like this where you can get fresh hot Mexican food. burritos are an absolute hit add extras..."
Dan Brown
"pretty tasty food, however I do wish it was tastier. more spice and more pico del gallo would make it more delish! perhaps you could also offer a..."
Kane Salanoa
"Best street style tacos in the city, and everything is made in house. Come here for a more traditional/rustic style street taco, not for a poorly..."
Ryan Heitmann
"She really knows her South American flavors and I like the fact she doesn't deviate from those with some weird NZ version.
Thanks for keeping it..."
PanaScope Ltd
"Absolute best Mexican - the chilli con queso and homemade tortilla chips are to die for! And always such friendly service. Love this place..."
Sarah Kay
"Best tacos I ever had!! She is very friendly ā¤
Many..."
Lamberto Carnevali
"Amazing service and delish food!!!
Best Mexican in welly, and...warm friendly service! Will be back for..."
L Kay
"Really tasty and I am so full. $22 for lunch and dinner....well lunch..but so much food I'm skipping..."
Leslie
"Best spot in welly, hands down ā¤ļø Big up to auntie #westisbest best owner..."
Leon Wilson
"Man, this feels like food from back home. Get the burrito, or anything really, and you won't be let..."
Garrett Broussard
"so fresh and yum! Love the funny awesome ladies that run the..."
Hunters and Collectors Cuba Street
"Two amazing girls making beautiful food.
Highly..."
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Eggs Benedict
Octopus
Pancakes
Sirloin Steak
Beef
Patatas Fritas
Patatas Bravas
Smoked Lamb
Churros with Dulce De Leche and Chocolate Sauce
Lamb
Pancakes
12-Hour Braised Wakanuitm Beef Cheek w Red Wine Jus
Fish
Venison Tenderloin w Malbec Pink Peppercorn Reduction Pickled Onion Mint & Lemon Goat Cheese
Pork
Salad
Gaucho Breakfast
Chimichurri
Calamari
Sit down
Steakhouse
Latin
Spanish
Argentinian
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
After-hours
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Mid-range
"The best restaurant I've been in New Zealand! Their wood-fire short rib chimichurri is a must have, it was so good that I sadly forgot to take a..."
Marcelo B.
"Nice place for..."
Adrianna
"I had the eggs benedict, LOVE that they come on hash browns!!! with bacon also. it was amazing! the staff were also really lovely. great coffee...."
Celene Aitchison
"As the owner of El Matador is an ex-flatmate and chef colleague of mine, who I havenāt seen for decades(!), I have long been trying to get in here..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"This place took us right back to the good times and good food we had in Buenos Aires!Then place operates on a first in first serve system..."
Cupy Dee
"Stumbled across here for lunch and I can't believe I'd never been - awesome atmosphere and decor and a great array of options to choose from on the..."
Portia Lancaster
"Very great place to enjoy the meal. Burger is delicious and the flat white is amazing. Service is good as well. Me and my friends love this..."
Lambo Ren
"It was such an amazing place to eat at and I always loved the steak n chips n salad but I recently went back to the place n I had the same meal I..."
Ella Shahid
"Preeetttyyy, pretty, preeeetty good. Had a good argument about whether a Matador was a Mexican or a Spanish tradition. The ambience really allowed..."
La Monte Young Leahy
"Portuguese are royalty when it comes to fine meat eating, therefore making El Matador a must in wellington.walking in from the cold, wet..."
Zac Bassnat
"First time here. Have wanted to try El Matador for a long time. We turned up on a Friday lunchtime. It was Argentine Street Food..."
Sean P E Fleming
"After going to Fidels for a quick coffee, this was the last of three places we went to for eggs Benedict. We walked in and were seated fairly quickly..."
Mana
"Great selections of tapas and even more tasty grilled steak! The place was warm and inviting and staff were casual and friendly- what Wellingtonians..."
Christian
"great little restaurant. had a drink at the bar while Ā a table became available, good beer selection. had a combination of tapas dishes, mainly..."
Ohhh Neil
"Wow. If you love meat, you'll love El Matador, however this isn't a prerequisite. There is a reason for the wait at the bar during peak times. This..."
James Cole
"Went there last night on the way back from airport, great service and food was as usual quick in coming out, well presented and very tasty..."
Grant Dennis
"Had a massive craving for a good piece of steak, and was brought to this page by wellingtonian friends as their first eatery of choice...."
Adeline
"We arrived at around 8.30 on a Sunday night and it wasn't very busy at all in the main inside area. We were greeted by a really cool waiter who sat..."
Jennifer Tate
"Wow, really authentic, tasty and quick Spanish food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a not so enthusiastic waiter. The menu had a limited selection..."
Mariamjafer
"I tried the "gaucho burger", it was ok. The outside area needs some love (ok, we agree about the style of the restaurant but needs some clean).The..."
Chris Vera
"We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon and found ourselves extremely happy with the tapas we ordered. They were well presented, had sizeable portions..."
Kate Aguirre Go
"It's all about the steak for me with El Matador and they didn't disappoint. None of this "what sauce would you like with that" malarkey. The flavour..."
Sean Brennan
"Yummy sangria! will have to come back to try the food, but very cool..."
Foodandwinefan
"Big fan of this place after a second visit here. This time we sat in the area out the back. Great spot if you like a smoke and a drink before and..."
Henry Crawford
"I quite like knowing nothing about a Restaurant before I go & that was the case with El Matador. My friends chose the place having been..."
Wellington Chic
"Wanted to try El Matador as soon as I looked inside the place, love the decor and open kitchen. Went with three other and we ordered 3 tapas and then..."
Jordan Morrice
"I've eaten at El Matador a number of times, the first was when they were still finding their feet right after opening so things weren't great, but..."
Connie Consumes
"Had brunch here recently. I'm vego and was pleased to see that there were a few options even though it's a meaty restaurant. I had the big vege..."
Harry Chapman
"Best steaks in Wellington. Hands down.We waited probably 40 minutes to get a table here on a busy Saturday night and I'm glad we did. El..."
Jess Dunne
"I love this place. It's always superb food with great service. The meat is beautifully cooked, my favourite would have to be the lamb. Of..."
Chelles
"I was very happy with my experience here. The food was very delicious. This place had a great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, very prompt..."
Jessica MacKay
"My family and I were searching for a good restaurant to have dinner. It was a Friday night and it was really buzzing along Cuba Street. After seeing..."
Lily
"Great atmosphere, have been several times and enjoy it each time..."
Marie Banks
"Loved the chilled South American vibe! As a meat lover highly rate the..."
John Jackson
"I went with my partner and two friends to El Matador last Saturday night. We ordered four tapas to share (the beef rib, the prawns, the fugazza and..."
Beth Hartigan
"Myself and two friends dined here last night. The place was packed when I arrived just before 7pm. As you can't book tables, we did have an hour..."
Sarah Bevin
"Anytime my mother comes to visit she wants to go somewhere new and trendy so I took her to El Matador, along with my sister and my father on Saturday..."
Georgina Guscott
"I actually really enjoyed this experience. The staff was great. The atmosphere was great. The food was average. Loved the beef but the chicken and..."
Kristin Maria Gunn
"We visited El Matador for the first time on 20/04/13. We will return. 8pm Saturday night and the place was packed. A civilised drink at the well..."
Carl Savage
"Very yummy pancakes with fruit and dulche de leche! Both of our meals were nicely presented. I liked my hot chocolate as well.The..."
Kimmie W
"Dined here twice this week. Had tapas for dinner and thought the food was great and the service excellent, very helpful staff. As it was a lovely..."
Andrea Rayner
"After two previous and unhappy attempts at eating here (firstly when we had a booking during Wellington on a Plate, and arrived to find the cafe..."
Michelle
"Went here last night to use the entertainment voucher and also because my partner could not resist a place that boasted a "mixed meat platter for..."
Adele Quigley
"Really enjoyable lunch meal - friendly staff.The tapas was served nice and promptly and the mains came after we'd had a good chance to chat and..."
Francisco Reynolds
"Tapas were delicious, and meat platter was enormous!Meat was extremely tender and while it was seasoned very well; though due to the large..."
Raymond Biggs
"Parilla meat platter was amazing.Defs worth your 45bucks for two people!The chicken, oh the chicken was so tender and the lamb was..."
Littlemissfoodie
"Came here when it first opened as I love parrilla.Ordered some delicious items of the menu (both tapas and mains). Must admit the serving..."
Rosemary Young
"Great evening here last night. Nice atmosphere, great staff. The smell of the Parilla (grill) is great, although being wood-fired you do end up..."
Paul
"I went there tonight with my partner and the service was fantastic the food was devine, left saying lets come back with some friends. I had the..."
Mike T
"I am rating El Matador 5 stars because the tapas were absolutely delicious! I am salivating just thinking about it. We ordered about 3 tapas per..."
Chloe Murcott
"We went here last night, had to wait over an hour for a table but the wait staff could not be more helpful, cheerful and fun. They were approachable..."
Shona Atkinson-Bird
"We liked this place - great atmosphere and interesting food. Went early on a Saturday (6pm) as we had a table of five and it's always a bit tricky if..."
Ann Cunninghame
"We have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at el matador.the service was excellent,we were waited on immediately by a lovely waitress,our food arrived in..."
Danielle
"We came here for the burger for Wellington on a Plate. Really enjoyed it, tasty, and decided to order more food, and enjoyed the wine we order...."
Paul Dickey
"I've been twice for the scrambled eggs on toast and once for wine, and enjoyed all three visits. The location is great and so is the interior,..."
Tracy
"I still think this is the coolest little place in Cuba St! My second visit was with some friends last Saturday. We came in for Tapas and Drinks. The..."
Poppy & Griselle
"I have come here because I've heard the place is fantastic. I understand this is the second day they have been open, I was greeted by a lovely lady..."
Maggie Paul
"Saturday and youāre hanging out with friends. You meet at the cutest little argentine cafe in the Cuba St zone of wonders. Graze on some tapas,..."
Kai Luv
"Chef Guri recommended Scotch beef with medium-rare cook for the first-time visitor. The warm and sweet juice of the soft and tender meat captured my..."
Ernest Li
"This place was recommended by almost everyone we asked before visiting Wellington and I would 100% recommend after having been. What a feast we had!!..."
Ana Vila
"Great and friendly service, sometimes itās hard to get a table but worth the wait for the carnivores. Delicious meat. The Chimichurri was on point..."
Andrea Merlo
"We were fully content with the overall dining experience. We popped in on a whim. At first we could not secure a table as it was Friday evening but..."
R M
"Came here for dinner on Friday night. Long queue to get in, so left our number and went for a drink, was called back in 30 minutes.
Great meal, had..."
Stuart C
"Absolutely recommend this place. The food was delicious, it was great to find an authentic Argentinian asado in NZ. The dishes are well served, the..."
Luiza Lima
"There was a queue when we entered, the staff offered if we would like to be on the courtyard (extended dining) as the main dining is full. Ambiance..."
Angelo Sacayanan
"Amazing! It was great to have meat the āArgentinian wayā. The service was good, big portions and delicious food. It was on the pricey end but..."
"Best food we have had at a Restaurant this year. We were greeted with great service as soon as we walked in and given the option to sit in bar until..."
Rhiannon Weight
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