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

  Diver Sea Scallops
  lemon beurre blanc ~18

• Fresh Dungeness Crab Cakes
  lightly sautéed, apple & fennel slaw, herb aioli ~18

  Northwest Oysters
  1/2 dozen, fresh, half shell ~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 ~13

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

• Tableside Spinach Salad
  shiitake mushrooms, bacon, candied pecans, hardboiled egg ~15

  Tableside Caesar Salad
  classically made from scratch
  minimum two ~ 15 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 ~42

  Filet Mignon
  8 & 12 oz ~58 / 74

  Grass Fed Filet Mignon
  8 oz, truffle butter ~58

• New York Steak
  14 oz ~68

  Peppercorn New York
  14 oz ~71

  Bone-In New York
  18 oz ~76

  Frenched Rib Chop
  18 oz ~72

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

  Steak El Gaucho
  8 oz custom-aged filet mignon, Maine lobster medallions, asparagus, béarnaise sauce ~77

  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 ~135

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

• Béarnaise ~5
  Roquefort ~5
  Peppercorn ~7
  Bordelaise ~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

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  El Gaucho Fried Chicken
  mashed potatoes, sweet onion & tomato gravy, St. John’s salad ~36

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

  Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  buttery, velvety ~9 / + lobster ~24

  Charred Baby Rainbow Carrots
  watercress, bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup, sea salt ~12

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

• Scalloped Potatoes
  a hint of spice ~11

  Roasted Sweet Corn
  chipotle honey butter ~12

  Sautéed Spinach
  olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, lemon ~ 10

• Asparagus
  lemon beurre blanc ~12

  Crimini and Shiitake Risotto
  made to order ~11

  Tableside Baked Potato
  russet, butter, sharp cheddar cheese sauce, scallions, fluffed tableside ~8

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

• Seasonal Mixed Greens
  apples, walnuts, shallot vinaigrett ~12

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• Vegetable Pasta
  linguini, olive oil, onions, mix mushrooms, tomatoes, chili flakes ~24

• Vegetable Brochette ~24 | Served with choice of:
  Quinoa: red bell peppers, red onions, cucumbers, olive oil, mint, basil & Gaucho seasoning.
  Faro: red bell peppers, spinach, mix mushrooms & parmesan cheese.
  Additional Grilled Vegetables: asparagus & broccoli. (vegan)

• Sautéed Spinach
  olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, lemon ~8

  Asparagus
  drizzled lemon beurre blanc ~12

• Roasted Sweet Corn
  fire roasted and sliced off the cob, chipotle honey butter ~11

• Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  buttery, velvety ~9

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

• Passion Fruit White Chocolate Mousse
  toasted coconut flakes, white chocolate shavings ~12

  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

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  Chocolate Grasshopper
  caffé borghetti, fratelli branca menta, dark crème de cacao, heavy cream ~13

  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

  Wired Hazelnut
  crater lake hazelnut espresso infused vodka, caffé borghetti, white crème de cacao ~13

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  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

  Grilled Pear & Fig Salad
  watercress, mixed greens, figs, grilled pear, candied pecans, roquefort cheese, sherry vinaigrette ~12

  Charred Baby Rainbow Carrots
  watercress, bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup, sea salt ~9

  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

  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

  Manila Clams
  garlic, chili flakes, white wine butter ~9

• ~ 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

  ‘Open-Faced’ Steak Sandwich
  dry-aged niman ranch all-natural certified angus beef® top sirloin cap steak, ny white cheddar, caramelized onion, chimichurri, roasted corn & poblano peppers 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 ~15

• ~ 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 ~
  Epic Vodka Martini
  Bombay Dry Gin Martini
  Evan Williams Manhattan
  Rittenhouse Rye Manhattan
  Naked Grouse 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 NoPac IPA
  Crossbuck Brewery Switcher Kölsch
  Odd Otter Ottermelon Hefeweizen

  ~ $6 DRAFT BEERS ~
  Bodhizafa IPA
  Elysian Superfuzz Blood Orange Pale
  Mac & Jack’s

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

  Grilled Pear & Fig Salad
  watercress, mixed greens, figs, grilled pear, candied pecans, roquefort cheese, sherry vinaigrette ~14

  Charred Baby Rainbow Carrots
  watercress, bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup,
  sea salt ~12

  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

  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

  Manila Clams
  garlic, chili flakes, white wine butter ~12

• ~ 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

  ‘Open-Faced’ Steak Sandwich
  dry-aged niman ranch all-natural certified angus beef® top sirloin cap steak, ny white cheddar, caramelized onion, chimichurri, roasted corn & poblano peppers 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 ~18

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

  Pomegranate Basil Martini
  citrus infused vodka, pama pomegranate liqueur, muddled lime & basil ~14

  Orange Spiced Mojito
  sailor jerry spiced rum, muddled orange & mint, brown sugar, sour, soda ~13

  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

  Trey’s Rye Julep
  michter’s single barrel rye, Trey’s mint & lemon infused simple syrup, topped with soda ~16

• Berry Good Caipirinha
  barrel-aged novo rogo cachaça, muddled brown sugar & lime, St. George Raspberry Liqueur float ~14

  Waterberry Margarita
  casamigos blanco, fresh watermelon, strawberry purée, muddled lime, sugar rim ~14

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

  The Noble Classic
  Noble Oak Double Oak, Clement Creole Shrubb Liqueur d’Orange, Gran Classico bitters ~13

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

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

  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