El Gaucho Tacoma

• Wicked Shrimp
  sautéed with our custom wicked spice ~18

  Tenderloin Diablo
  sautéed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce ~18

  Steak Tartare
  tableside preparation ~23

  Pecan Crusted Brie
  honey, cherry balsamic reduction, granny smith apple ~14

• Dungeness Crab Cocktail
  fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce ~18
  + prawns ~23

  Ahi Tuna Poke
  habanero & jalapeño chimichurri, scallions, fried ginger, sesame, smoked soy sauce, wontons ~18

  Grilled Spanish Octopus
  guajillo aioli, chimichurri, arugula, charred lemon ~18

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

  Northwest Oysters
  1/2 dozen, fresh, half shell ~18

  Diver Sea Scallops
  lemon beurre blanc ~18

  Escargot
  classic garlic-herb butter ~14

• Creamy Clam Chowder
  new england style, bowl ~12

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

  Insane Truffle Soup
  white truffle, wild mushrooms, cream ~12

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

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

  Seafood Salad
  iceberg, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, avocado, prawns, crab, green goddess dressing ~26

• Tableside Spinach Salad
  shiitake mushrooms, bacon, candied pecans, hardboiled egg ~16

  Tableside Caesar Salad
  classically made from scratch
  minimum 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.

Served with crimini mushroom cap.

• Baseball Cut Top Sirloin
  12 oz ~45

  Filet Mignon
  8 & 12 oz ~60 / 74

  Bone-In Rib Eye
  18 oz, bone-in rib eye ~74

• New York Steak
  14 oz ~68

  Peppercorn New York
  14 oz ~71

  Bone-In New York
  18 oz ~76

• Top Sirloin & Prawns
  bacon fat potatoes, chimichurri ~48

  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 Mixed Grill Brochette
  tenderloin, new york, wicked chicken sausage, bell peppers, red chimichurri, garlic sauce ~58

• Béarnaise ~6
  Roquefort ~6
  Peppercorn ~7
  Bordelaise ~7
  Truffle Butter ~7

• Oscar Style crab, asparagus, béarnaise ~22
  Gaucho Style lobster medallions, asparagus, béarnaise ~22
  Maine Lobster Tail 8-10 oz ~40
  Canadian Lobster Tail 14-16 oz ~75
  King Crab Leg 1 ~49 / 2 ~98

Three fresh seafood selections offered nightly.

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

• Roasted Jumbo Gulf Prawns
  dungeness crab, miso ginger sauce, shiitake and herb salad ~48

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

• Columbia River Reserve Oregon
  Rack of Lamb
  all-natural, hazelnut crust, merlot demi-glace, broiled tomato, asparagus ~56

• Oven Crisped Chicken
  roasted corn, mushroom ragout ~36

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• Gaucho Mac & Coastal Cheddar Cheese
  bread crumb topping ~12

  Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  buttery, velvety ~11 / + lobster ~26

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

• Scalloped Potatoes
  a hint of spice ~12

  Roasted Sweet Corn
  chipotle honey butter ~13

  Sautéed Spinach
  olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, lemon ~11

• Asparagus
  lemon beurre blanc ~13

  Crimini and Shiitake Risotto
  made to order ~11

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

• Truffle Soup
  cream, wild mushrooms, black truffle oil ~12

• Seasonal Mixed Greens (V)
  apples, walnuts, shallot vinaigrette ~12

• Arugula Salad (V*)
  mandarin, goat cheese, candied pecans, cranberry vinaigrette ~14

• Grilled Vegetable Brochette (V*)
  served with crimini and shiitake risotto ~24

• Grilled Cauliflower (V)
  served with couscous salad
  cucumber, cilantro, red onion, granny smith apples, & bell peppers ~22

• Portobello Burger
  ny sharp cheddar cheese, arugula, red onion, red pepper pesto, balsamic glaze ~18

• Roasted Sweet Corn (V*)
  chipotle honey butter ~13

  Asparagus (V*)
  lemon beurre blanc ~13

  Crimini and Shiitake Risotto
  made to order ~11

• Sautéed Spinach (V)
  olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, lemon ~11

  Crispy Brussel Sprouts (V*)
  balsamic reduction, beurre blanc ~13

• Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  creamy ~11

  Portobello Mushroom
  mushroom au jus ~11

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

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

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

  Chocolate Ganache
  bittersweet chocolate, bourbon caramel,
  salted caramel ice cream ~10

  Banana Bread Pudding
  crème anglaise ~12

• Homemade Cheesecake
  strawberry coulis ~10

  Olympic Mountain Sorbet
  seasonal ~5

Tableside Flambé

• Bananas Foster
  (for 2 or more) ~14 per person

• Cherries Jubilee
  (for 2 or more) ~14 per person

• Night Out In Japan
  toki blended japanese whisky, patron XO café, dark crème de cacao ~14

  Espresso Martini
  vanilla vodka, kahlua, five farms irish cream, godiva chocolate liqueur, espresso ~14

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

  Grand Alexander
  grand marnier Cuvée louis alexandre, dark crème de cacao, cream ~$18

• Gaucho Irish Coffee
  slane irish whiskey, five farms irish cream, coffee, vanilla infused whipped cream ~12

• Insane Truffle Soup
  white truffle oil, wild mushrooms, cream ~6

  Fall Argula Salad
  mandarin, goat cheese, candied pecans, cranberry vinaigrette ~12

  Wicked Shrimp
  sautéed with our custom wicked spice ~15

  Chef’s Pork Belly
  apple compote, bourbon barrel-aged mapled syrup ~12

  Crusted Brie
  pecan panko crust, cherry balsamic reduction, clover honey ~12

  Fried Calamari
  roasted poblano aioli ~10

• Diablo Fries
  cajun seasoned, NY sharp cheddar cheese sauce, habanero, jalapeno ~6

  Dungeness Crab Mac & Cheese
  crab, coastal cheddar cream sauce, bacon bread crumbs ~12

  Tenderloin Diablo
  sautéed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce ~15

  Braised Beef Street Tacos
  tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, sliced radish ~7

  Ahi Tuna Poke*
  habanero & jalapeño chimichurri, scallions, fried ginger, sesame, smoked soy sauce, wontons ~12

  Grilled Spanish Octopus
  guajillo aioli, chimichurri, arugula, charred lemon ~16

• ~ From the Grill ~

  El Gaucho Burger
  1/2 lb certified angus beef® tenderloin, niman ranch all-natural bacon, ny sharp cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion ~11

  Grilled Steak Sandwich
  dry-aged niman ranch all-natural certified angus beef® top sirloin cap steak, NY white cheddar, au jus ~13

  Chef John’s Jalapeño Burger
  1/2 lb certified angus beef® tenderloin, niman ranch all-natural bacon, ny white cheddar, poblano aioli, napa cabbage slaw, red & green fried jalapeños ~12

  A Taste of Gaucho
  dry-aged niman ranch all-natural certified angus beef® top sirloin, lobster, béarnaise ~17

• ~ COCKTAILS ~
  Gaucho Cosmo
  triple berry infused vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, sweet & sour ~9

  Strawberry Limeade Mule
  strawberry & lime infused rum, ginger syrup, sweet & sour, topped with soda ~9

  Gaucho Bear
  triple berry infused vodka, peach schnapps, sour, splash sprite ~8

  Earl Grey Fashion
  earl grey infused bourbon, simple syrup, orange bitters, peychaud bitters, charred lemon peel ~9

  Blueberry Lemondrop
  citrus infused vodka, blueberry purée,
  orange liqueur ~7

  Classic Margarita
  tequila, orange liqueur, sweet & sour, fresh lime ~7

• ~ $11 PREMIUM COCKTAILS ~
  Crop Harvest Organic Vodka Martini
  Farmer’s Organic Gin Martini
  Larceny Manhattan
  Old Forester Rye Manhattan
  Highland Queen Rob Roy

  ~ CAPTAIN’S WINE SELECTION ~
  Red Wine
  6 glass / 20 bottle

  Captain’s Choice Red
  10 glass / 35 bottle

  Sparkling Wine
  6 glass / 25 bottle

  White Wine
  6 glass / 20 bottle

  Captain’s Choice White
  8 glass / 25 bottle

• ~ $5 DRAFT BEERS ~
  Crossbuck Brewery Hazy Schmazy IPA
  Crossbuck Brewery Pilsner
  Crossbuck Brewery Widdifue Strong Scotch Ale

  ~ $6 DRAFT BEERS ~
  Bodhizafa IPA
  Mac & Jack’s
  Odd Otter Ottermelon Hefeweizen

• Insane Truffle Soup
  white truffle oil, wild mushrooms, cream ~12

  Fall Arugula Salad
  mandarin, goat cheese candied pecans, cranberry vinaigrette ~14

  Wicked Shrimp
  sautéed with our custom wicked spice ~18

  Chef’s Pork Belly
  apple compote, bourbon barrel-aged mapled syrup ~14

  Crusted Brie
  pecan panko crust, cherry balsamic reduction, clover honey ~14

  Fried Calamari
  roasted poblano aioli ~12

• Diablo Fries
  cajun seasoned, NY sharp cheddar cheese sauce, habanero, jalapeno ~8

  Dungeness Crab Mac & Cheese
  crab, coastal cheddar cream sauce, bacon bread crumbs ~14

  Tenderloin Diablo
  sautéed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce ~18

  Braised Beef Street Tacos
  tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, sliced radish ~9

  Ahi Tuna Poke*
  habanero & jalapeno chimichurri, scallions, fried ginger, sesame, smoked soy sauce, wontons ~17

• ~ From the Grill ~

  El Gaucho Burger
  1/2 lb certified angus beef® tenderloin, niman ranch all-natural bacon, ny sharp cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion ~14

  Grilled Steak Sandwich
  dry-aged niman ranch all-natural certified angus beef® top sirloin cap steak, NY white cheddar, au jus ~17

  Grilled Spanish Octopus
  guajillo aioli, chimichurri, arugula, charred lemon ~18

  Chef John’s Jalapeño Burger
  1/2 lb certified angus beef® tenderloin, niman ranch all-natural bacon, ny white cheddar, poblano aioli, napa cabbage slaw, red & green fried jalapeños ~15

  A Taste of Gaucho
  dry-aged niman ranch all-natural certified angus beef® top sirloin, lobster, béarnaise ~19

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

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

  Michter’s Black Bow Tie
  michter’s single barrel Rye, foro amaro, whiskey barrel-aged bitters ~20

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

  Gaucho Barrel-Aged Manhattan
  captain’s choice kentucky bourbon, maraschino cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, peychaud bitters ~16

  Gaucho Cosmo
  triple berry infused vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, sweet & sour ~13

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

  Spanish Gin & Tonic
  hendricks gin, shaken cucumber ribbon, grapefruit bitters, tonic, topped with peppercorn ~14

  Paper Plane
  larceny kentucky straight bourbon, aperol, foro amaro, lemon juice ~14

  Ultra Kickin’ Mule
  herradura ultra anejo, muddled lime & jalapenos, house-made ginger syrup, agave simple syrup, sweet & sour, topped with soda ~16

  Girls Night Out
  citrus infused vodka, giffard passionfruit liqueur, giffard lichi-li liqueur, cranberry, orange & pineapple juice ~13

• Gaucho Penicillan
  johnnie walker black label, compass box the peat monster, honey ginger syrup, simple syrup, lemon juice ~16

  Night Out In Japan
  toki blended japanese whisky, patron XO café, dark crème de cacao ~14

  Reposado Manhattan (The Phaedra)
  casamigos reposado, angostura, peychaud’s & orange bitters, luxardo cherry juice, sweet vermouth ~15

  XXX Martini
  stoli elit vodka, bleu cheese stuffed olives ~22

  Hickory Manhattan
  eagle rare 10 year, hickory smoke wash, carpano antica formula vermouth, angostura bitters, luxardo cherries ~35