Experience
El Matador - Flame, Flavour & Latin Soul on Cuba Street
Just a short stroll from Sojourn Ghuznee, El Matador brings the heart of Argentina and the spice of Spain to Wellington - all wrapped in the warm glow of a wood-fired grill and a room built for good times.
This is where meat meets smoke, wine flows freely, and every dish carries a little Latin swagger.
Where the Fire Does the Talking
At the centre of El Matador is New Zealand’s first wood-fired asadores and parrilla - traditional Argentine grills where the flames kiss every cut just right.
Using native Manuka wood, they coax bold, smoky flavour into everything from steaks to seafood.
The result? Meat with edge. Fire with finesse.
Latin-Inspired, Locally Loved
The menu brings together the best of Argentine and Spanish cuisine - reimagined with fresh, local ingredients.
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Charred lamb, beef, and chorizo
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Tapas-style starters and fire-kissed vegetables
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House chimichurri that borders on obsession-worthy
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A boutique wine list that’s heavy on Spanish reds and South American attitude
Whether you're in for a snack and sangria or the full steak-and-Malbec experience, El Matador delivers.
A Room That Sizzles (and a Courtyard That Shines)
Inside, it’s open kitchen energy, warm timber, and soft lighting.
Outside, a sunny courtyard tucked just off Cuba Street — perfect for evening cocktails or lazy late dinners.
Add in upbeat service and a crowd that’s always a little bit lively, and you’ve got one of Wellington’s most consistent good-time spots.
It’s passionate. It’s relaxed. It’s exactly where the night wants to go.
From Heat to Haven - Sojourn Is Just Minutes Away
After the last glass of red and the final bite of flame-seared steak, your room at Sojourn Ghuznee is right around the corner.
No late-night planning. No stumbling in the cold. Just a short walk back to calm certainty.
El Matador brings the fire. Sojourn brings the peace.
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