About El Matador
Found at 196 Cuba Street in Te Aro, El Matador is a restaurant that has become part of the Te Aro dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.
The kitchen focuses on modern, international-style food. Dishes typical of this style include slow-cooked lamb and share plates, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 58 international options across Wellington, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.
El Matador is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 5 pm on Mondays, and the latest finish is midnight on Mondays. Night owls should note the late closing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In total it trades for about 49 hours each week.
Good to know: wheelchair accessible and family friendly. For budgeting, restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.
