El Gaucho Tacoma

Celebration Packages: Enjoying a birthday or anniversary with us is a treasured tradition and until each of our guests feels comfortable joining us in our restaurants, we are providing special Celebration packages for elevated in-home dining for two. Both the Iconic Gaucho Menu and the Surf & Turf package are available for $160 with the option to add select bottles of wine. Revelers Club members are invited to redeem their annual birthday and anniversary rewards.

• Iconic Gaucho Menu

  Caesar Salad For Two
  classically made from scratch

  Chateaubriand
  An El Gaucho tradition for two! 20 oz center cut of tenderloin served with mashed potatoes, asparagus, broiled tomato, cliff sauce

  Key Lime Pie For Two
  sweet whipped cream, graham cracker crust
  

• Surf & Turf Menu

  Caesar Salad For Two
  classically made from scratch

  12 Oz Filet And Fresh Fish in Season
  28-day dry-aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Prime Certified Angus Beef® Tenderloin Filets; Fresh Fish – seasonal prep

  Side of Roasted Sweet Corn and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

  Key Lime Pie For Two
  sweet whipped cream, graham cracker crust
  

• Add on a Bottle or Two!

  AQUA 20th Sparkman Chardonnay $30
  Fire & Vine Rosé $25
  Fire & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon $40
  Nicolas Feuillatte $50
  

Many of our classic dishes are available to pick up and enjoy at home. Please call the restaurant to place your order. Available Tuesday-Saturday.

• Starters

  Wicked Shrimp
  sautéed with our custom wicked spice ~18
  

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  Fresh Dungeness Crab Cakes
  charred lemon and herb aioli, pickled peppers ~20
  
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  Tenderloin Diablo*
  sautéed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce ~18
  

Soup & Salad

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  Heirloom Tomato Burrata
  olive oil, balsamic glaze, basil ~14
  
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  Crab Bisque
  dungeness crab, johnnie walker red, cream ~14
  
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  Mixed Green Salad
  apples, walnuts, shallot vinaigrette ~11
  
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  Classic Wedge Salad
  iceberg, pancetta, tomato, egg, crumbles, kalamata olives, roquefort ~14
  

Sharable Sides

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  Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  velvety ~11

  Scalloped Potatoes
  a hint of spice ~12
  

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  Roasted Sweet Corn
  chipotle honey butter 13

  Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  balsamic reduction, beurre blanc, pancetta ~13
  

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  Asparagus
  lemon beurre blanc ~13

  Gaucho Mac & Cheddar Cheese
  bread crumb topping ~12
  

Steaks & Chops

We proudly serve 28-day dry-aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Prime Certified Angus Beef® and custom-aged Certified Angus Beef® Tenderloin Filets as personally selected by John Tarpoff. Steaks and chops are prepared on our one-of-a-kind charcoal grill in our open exhibition style kitchen.

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  Filet Mignon*
  8 & 12 oz ~60 / 74

  Baseball Cut Top Sirloin*
  12 oz 45

  Bone-In Rib Eye*
  18 oz ~74
  

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  Steak El Gaucho*
  8 oz custom aged filet mignon, lobster medallions, asparagus, béarnaise ~79

  Medallions Oscar*
  two 4 oz filets, fresh dungeness crab, asparagus, béarnaise ~74
  

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  New York*
  14 oz ~68

  Peppercorn New York*
  14 oz ~68

  Bone-In New York*
  18 oz ~76
  

Vegetarian/Vegan

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  Grilled Cauliflower
  couscous salad, cucumber, cilantro, red onion, granny smith apples, bell peppers, chimichurri ~22
  
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Seafood & Poultry

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  Alaskan King Salmon*
  seasonal preparation ~55

  Halibut*
  seasonal preparation ~55
  

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  Canadian Lobster Tail
  14-16 oz, drawn butter ~75

  Oven Crisped Chicken
  roasted corn, mushroom ragout ~36
  

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Dessert

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  Florida Key Lime Pie
  sweet whipped cream, graham cracker crust 10
  
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  The Chocolate Cake
  vanilla bean ice cream, white chocolate flakes 10
  
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• Wicked Shrimp
  sautéed with our custom wicked spice ~18

  Diver Sea Scallops*
  lemon beurre blanc ~18

• Tenderloin Diablo
  sautéed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce ~18

  Steak Tartare
  classic preparation ~23

• Fresh Dungeness Crab Cakes
  lightly sautéed, apple & fennel slaw, herb aioli ~20

  Pecan Crusted Brie
  honey, cherry balasamic reduction, granny smith apple ~18

• French Onion Soup
  hearty, rich, peasant style ~12

  Crab Bisque
  dungeness crab, johnnie walker red, cream ~14

• Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad
  olive oil, balsamic glaze, basil ~14

  Classic Wedge Salad
  iceberg, pancetta, tomato, crumbles, kalamata olives, egg, roquefort crumbles & dressing ~14

• Mixed Green Salad
  apples, walnuts, shallot vinaigrette ~ 11

  Tableside Caesar Salad
  classically made from scratch
  minimum of two ~ 16 per person

Steaks & Chops

We proudly serve 28-day dry-aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Prime Certified Angus Beef® and custom-aged Certified Angus Beef® Tenderloin Filets as personally selected by John Tarpoff. Steaks and chops are prepared on our one-of-a-kind charcoal grill in our open exhibition style kitchen.

• Baseball Cut Top Sirloin*
  12 oz ~45

  Filet Mignon*
  8 & 12 oz ~60 / 74

  Bone-In Rib Eye*
  18 oz ~74

• New York Steak*
  14 oz ~68

  Peppercorn New York*
  14 oz ~71

  Bone-In New York*
  18 oz ~76

• Steak El Gaucho*
  8 oz custom-aged filet mignon, maine lobster medallions, asparagus, béarnaise sauce ~79

  Filet Medallions Oscar*
  two 4 oz filets, fresh dungeness crab, asparagus, béarnaise ~77

Tableside

• Chateaubriand*
  An El Gaucho tradition for two! 20 oz center cut of tenderloin served with baked potatoes, asparagus, broiled tomato, cliff sauce ~138

• Flaming Sword Brochette of Tenderloin*
  crimini, béarnaise ~58

• Béarnaise* ~6
  Roquefort ~6
  Peppercorn* ~6
  Truffle Butter ~6

• Grilled Prawns three prawns ~14
  Oscar Style* crab, asparagus, béarnaise ~22
  Gaucho Style* lobster medallions, asparagus, béarnaise ~22
  Maine Lobster 8-10 oz tail ~40
  Canadian Lobster 14-16 oz tail ~75
  King Crab Legs one ~49 / two ~98

Three fresh seafood selections offered nightly.

• Halibut
  seasonal preparation ~55

  Alaskan King Salmon*
  seasonal preparation ~55

• Canadian Lobster Tail
  14-16oz, drawn butter ~75

  King Crab Legs
  1 crab leg ~49 / 2 crab legs ~98

• Diver Sea Scallops
  & Grilled Prawn Linguine
  fresh herb, lemon beurre blanc ~38

• Oven Crisped Chicken
  roasted corn, mushroom ragout ~36

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• Grilled Cauliflower (vegan)
  couscous salad, cucumber, cilantro, red onion, granny smith apples, bell peppers, chimichurri ~22

• Portobello Burger
  NY sharp cheddar cheese, mixed greens, red onion, red pepper pesto, balsamic glaze, brioche bun ~18

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• Gaucho Mac & Cheddar Cheese
  bread crumb topping ~12

  Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  creamy ~11

  Scalloped Potatoes
  a hint of spice ~12

• Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  balsamic reduction, beurre blanc, pancetta ~13

  Roasted Sweet Corn
  chipotle honey butter ~13

  Asparagus
  lemon beurre blanc ~13

• Tableside Baked Potato
  russet, butter, sharp cheddar cheese sauce, scallions ~9

  Fries ~8

We strive to provide our guests the highest level of service and quality when it comes to wine, our courteous and knowledgeable sommelier is always at the ready with a pairing suggestion. Our wine list includes well-known labels as well as wines from smaller, family-owned vintners. We have an extensive selection of wines by the glass as well as an ever-changing wine list, so even the most dedicated aficionados can expect to find new and exciting wines each time they dine with us.

For our guests wishing to enjoy that special bottle from their own cellar, you are welcome to do so. There is a corkage charge of $30 per 750 ML bottle with a limit of one bottle for every two people. For larger groups with multiple bottles, please inquire within the restaurant. Captain service and crystal stemware will be provided. Please contact us at 253-272-1510 for information.

• Crème Brûlée
  classic ~10

  The Chocolate Cake
  vanilla bean ice cream, white chocolate flakes ~10

  Florida Key Lime Pie
  sweet whipped cream, graham cracker crust ~10

  Olympic Mountain Sorbet
  seasonal ~5
  

• After Dinner Drinks

  Espresso Martini
  Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Five Farms Irish Cream, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, espresso ~14

  Tiramisu Martini
  kahlua, rumchata, godiva chocolate liqueur, heavy cream, chocolate & espresso powder ~14

• Tacoma Paloma
  barrel-aged sauza tequila, grapefruit liqueur, white grapefruit juice, agave syrup, fresh muddled lime ~13

  Pineapple Daiquiri
  plantation stiggins fancy pineapple rum. fresh lime juice, vanilla simple syrup ~12

  Spanish Gin & Tonic
  hendrick’s gin, cucumber ribbon, grapefruit bitters, tonic, topped with peppercorn ~14

• Old Fashioned No. 23
  ron zacapa centenario 23 solera rum, orange bitters, agave simple syrup ~16

  Strawberry Limeade Mule
  strawberry & lime infused rum, house-made ginger syrup, sweet & sour, topped with soda ~12

  Gaucho Barrel-Aged Manhattan
  old forester bourbon, maraschino cherry, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, peychaud’s bitters ~16

• Maker’s Mark Private Select Old Fashioned
  angostura bitters, sugar, luxardo cherry, orange peel ~20

  Knob Creek Rye Private Select Mule
  house-made ginger syrup, sweet & sour, muddled lime, topped with soda ~15