El Gaucho Tacoma
Iconic, old-school steakhouse.
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4pm. Last seating is 9pm. Call to place your order for pickup.
Valet: Valet is complimentary. Located on the corner of 22nd & Pacific (across from the Mullan’s Collision Center and right around the corner of the Melting Pot). View Map »
Iconic, old-school steakhouse.
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4pm. Last seating is 9pm. Call to place your order for pickup.
Valet: Valet is complimentary. Located on the corner of 22nd & Pacific (across from the Mullan’s Collision Center and right around the corner of the Melting Pot. View Map »
Menus
Our menu features fresh seafood selections and 28-day dry-aged Niman Ranch Prime Certified Angus Beef® prepared on our one-of-a-kind charcoal grill in an open exhibition-style kitchen. We proudly source the best products in the world.
To Go Menu
Many of our classic dishes are now available to pick up and enjoy at home.
Pick up is available: Tuesday – Thursday • 4-9 pm
Call 253.272.1510 to place your order for pickup.
For delivery, we recommend Caviar. Order here.
Please note: Fire & Vine Rewards members may earn loyalty points on all regular To Go orders.
Reward Dollars, Birthday or Anniversary gifts may not be redeemed on To Go orders.
Dinner
Starters
Wicked Shrimp
sautéed with our custom wicked spice ~24
Diver Sea Scallops*
lemon beurre blanc ~32
Prawn & Crab Cocktail
goma wakame salad, cocktail sauce ~32
crab cocktail ~34 / prawn cocktail ~26
Jumbo Crab Cocktail
goma wakame salad, cocktail sauce, lemon ~26
Fried Calamari
roasted poblano aioli ~19
Dungeness Crab Cakes
apple & fennel slaw, herb aioli ~35
Pecan Crusted Brie
honey, cherry balsamic reduction, fuji apple ~19
Chef’s Pork Belly
apple compote, pickled carrot, maple gastrique ~19
Escargot
garlic herb butter ~19
Fresh Oysters*
red wine peppercorn mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon, 1/2 dozen ~28
Halibut Ceviche*
tortilla chips, radish jalapeños ~19
Tenderloin Diablo*
sautéed filet mignon tips, cajun cream sauce ~25
Steak Tartare
tableside preparation ~24
Soup & Salad
French Onion Soup
hearty, rustic style ~17
Insane Truffle Soup
wild mushrooms, cream, black truffle oil ~15
Summer Salad
mixed greens, burrata, fresh cherries, marcona almonds, peach vinaigrette ~16
Classic Wedge Salad
iceberg, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, kalamata olives, egg, roquefort, roquefort dressing ~17
Tableside Caesar Salad*
classically made from scratch
minimum of two ~ 19 per person
Tableside 410 Salad*
balsamic vinaigrette, crab, shrimp ~18
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. Steaks and chops are prepared on our one-of-a-kind charcoal grill in our open exhibition style kitchen.
Baseball Cut Top Sirloin*
10 oz ~52
Filet Mignon*
6 oz ~72 | 8 oz ~79 | 10 oz ~85
Bone-In Rib Eye*
18 oz ~92
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu New York*
pickled pearl onions, mustard seeds, red wine demi-glace
4 oz ~92 | 8 oz ~180
Steak El Gaucho*
8 oz custom-aged filet mignon, maine lobster medallion, asparagus, béarnaise sauce ~93
Filet Medallions Oscar*
two 4oz filet mignons, fresh dungeness crab, asparagus, bearnaise ~91
New York Steak*
14 oz ~84
Peppercorn New York*
14 oz ~87
Manhattan Cut New York Strip*
8 oz ~66
Washington Heritage Farm Pork Chop*
peach salsa, cherry gastrique ~58
Tableside
Chateaubriand*
An El Gaucho tradition for two!
20 oz center cut of tenderloin served with baked potatoes, asparagus, broiled tomato, cliff sauce ~179
Flaming Sword Brochette of Tenderloin & New York*
crimini, béarnaise ~78
Steak Diane*
two 4 oz filet mignon medallions served with mashed potatoes, mushrooms, brandy, veal demi-glacé, dijon, cream ~82
Muscovy Duck*
all-natural duck breast, mashed potato, port cherry glaze ~55
Add-ons
Béarnaise* ~7
Roquefort ~7
Peppercorn* ~7
Bordelaise ~7
Chimichurri ~7
Truffle Butter ~9
Wagyu Fig Butter ~9
Oscar Style* crab, asparagus, béarnaise ~25
Gaucho Style* lobster medallions, asparagus, béarnaise ~25
Canadian Lobster Tail 18 oz lobster tail served tableside, drawn butter, lemon ~125
Alaskan King Crab 1 lb ~175
Grilled Prawns three prawns ~18
Diver Scallops three scallops ~32
Seafood
Two fresh seafood selections offered nightly.
Canadian Lobster Tail
18 oz lobster tail served tableside, drawn butter, lemon ~125
Alaskan King Crab
1 lb drawn butter, lemon ~175
Wild King Salmon*
cucumber cous cous salad, tzatziki ~62
Alaskan Halibut*
charred summer squash succotash, heirloom tomato, lemon beurre blanc ~64
Grilled Prawn Linguine
cream sauce, cherry tomato, capers ~45
add crab ~15
add diver sea scallops ~32
Game & Poultry
Oven Roast Half Chicken
roasted corn & mushroom ragout, basil butter sauce ~46
Superior Farms Rack of Lamb*
all-natural, romesco sauce, grilled asparagus ~72
Tableside Muscovy Duck Breast*
all-natural duck breast, mashed potato, port cherry glaze ~55
Vegetarian
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
red pepper pesto, asparagus, capers, garlic crisps, balsamic glaze ~31
Grilled Tofu
gochujang chimichurri, sautéed broccolini & shiitake mushrooms ~34
add crab 15 | add scallops* 32
Shareable Sides
small serves 1-2; large serves 2-4
Tableside Baked Potato
sweet cream butter, new york cheddar cheese sauce, scallions ~11
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
sweet butter, cream ~10/16
Lobster Mashed Potatoes
lobster cream sauce ~17/29
Scalloped Potatoes
classic preparation, pecorino, parmesan, chili flakes ~10/16
Gaucho Mac & Cheddar Cheese
fresh made pasta, coastal cheddar cheese sauce, bread crumb topping ~16/25
Crab Mac & Cheese
dungeness crab, fresh made pasta, coastal cheddar cheese sauce ~31/40
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
balsamic reduction, beurre blanc, bacon ~11/18
Roasted Sweet Corn
chipotle honey butter ~10/16
Asparagus
lemon beurre blanc ~10/16
Char-Grilled Broccolini
lemon beurre blanc, balsamic glaze ~10/16
Sautéed Green Beans
sesame oil, sweet soy ~10/16
Sautéed Mushrooms
shallots, garlic, white wine, butter ~10/16
French Fries ~10
Wine & Spirits
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 $35 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.
Dessert
Desserts & After Dinner Drinks
Florida Key Lime Pie
sweet whipped cream, graham cracker crust ~14
The Chocolate Cake
vanilla bean ice cream, white chocolate flakes ~14
Banana Bread Pudding
vanilla bean ice cream, bourbon caramel sauce,
fresh fruit ~15
Tableside Flambé
minimum order of two
Bananas Foster
~17 per person
Cherries Jubilee
~17 per person
Crème Brûlée
classic ~14
New York Cheesecake
strawberry coulis ~14
Olympic Mountain Sorbet
seasonal ~9
Gaucho Affogato
espresso, vanilla bean ice cream ~ 14
Espresso Martini
vanilla vodka, five farms irish cream, tippy cow chocolate liqueur, espresso ~20
Tiramisu Martini
coffee liqueur, rumchata, tippy cow chocolate liqueur, heavy cream, chocolate & espresso powder ~16
Beso Rosa
lalo blanco tequila, chila orchata rum, coconut cream, strawberry purée ~19
Pistachio Dream
vanilla vodka, pistachio liqueur, amaretto, cream, simple ~17
Affogato Ala Rum
santa teresa 1796 solera rum, caffè borghetti espresso liqueur, vanilla bean ice cream ~18
El Carajo
tequila ocho reposado, licor 43, espresso ~22
Cocktails
Signature & Seasonal Cocktails
El Gaucho Classic Old Fashioned
buffalo trace bourbon, angostura bitters, demerara simple, luxardo cherry, orange peel ~18
Gaucho Barrel-Aged Manhattan
old forester bourbon, maraschino cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, peychaud’s bitters ~17
Gaucho Cosmo
triple berry infused vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, sweet & sour ~17
Crimson Derby
basil hayden bourbon, raspberry liqueur, demerara simple, peychaud’s bitters~21
Bacoo Basil Fizz
bacoo five-year rum, orgeat, basil-vanilla simple, lime juice, egg white ~19
Illegal Sunrise
illegal mezcal reposado, cimarron blanco tequila, aperol, passoã, pineapple, lime, simple syrup ~20
Blood & Valor
horse soldier straight bourbon, blood orange purée, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup ~21
Smoked Old Fashioned
old fitzgerald 7 Year, frangelico, angostura bitters, demerara simple, herbsaint absinthe wash, orange peel, hickory chips
smoked tableside preparation ~24
Gaucho French 75
strawberry infused oxley gin, limoncello, simple syrup, lemon, prosecco, lemongrass aroma smoke
tableside preparation ~22
XXX Martini
choice of vodka or gin
stoli elit vodka or no. 3 london dry gin, bleu cheese stuffed olives ~26
Gaucho Mai Tai
ron zacapa no. 23 rum, pineapple & orange juice, orgeat syrup, myer’s dark rum float, luxardo cherries ~20
Across Borders
weber ranch vodka, blood orange liqueur, sweet & sour, soda, orange & grapefruit bitters ~19
Viridian Cup
botanist gin, sugar snap peas, granny smith apple, lemon, simple syrup, sparkling apple cider ~20
2119 Manhattan
bomberger’s, toasted pecan infused carpano antica sweet vermouth, walnut bitters, demerara simply syrup, luxardo cherries, hickory wood chips
smoked tableside preparation ~45
Tacoma Paloma
corazón blanco tequila, grapefruit liqueur, grapefruit juice, agave syrup, muddled lime ~17
Girls Night Out
citrus infused vodka, passionfruit liqueur, giffard lichi-li liqueur, cranberry, orange, pineapple ~17
Strawberry Limeade Mule
strawberry & lime infused rum, ginger syrup, sweet & sour, soda ~17
Carrot Stick
haku vodka, carrot juice, lemon, ginger simple ~18
Mango Paleta-Rita
don fulano blanco, giffard mangue, red chili pepper simple, sweet & sour ~22
Low ABV Cocktails
Blood Rose
lillet, rose, giffard pamplemousse, blood orange purée, chandon garden spritz ~16
Melon Press
merlet crème de melon liqueur, lemon lime soda, seltzer water ~18
Zero Proof Cocktails
Purple Reign
noughty rosé, empress 1908 n/a gin, soda ~18
Golden Hour Highball
pathfinder hemp & root, lemon juice, ginger beer ~16
Garden Party
seedlip garden 108, giffard aperitif, yuzu, soda ~17
Pepper Patch
seedlip spice 94, habanero syrup, sour ~16
Guava Press
guava purée, vanilla simple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon lime soda, seltzer ~12
Blueberry Bliss
blueberry purée, lemon juice, vanilla simple syrup, ginger syrup, sweet & sour, soda ~12
Pacific Pineapple Fizz
muddled lime, ginger syrup, cinnamon & burnt brown sugar simple syrup, pineapple juice, soda ~12
Bar
Bar Menu
Summer Salad
mixed greens, burrata, fresh cherries, marcona almonds, peach vinaigrette ~16
Insane Truffle Soup
wild mushrooms, cream, black truffle oil ~15
Prawn & Crab Cocktail
goma wakame salad, cocktail sauce ~32
crab cocktail ~34 / prawn cocktail ~26
Halibut Ceviche*
tortilla chips, radish jalapeños ~19
Tenderloin Diablo
sautéed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce ~25
Wicked Shrimp
sautéed with our custom wicked spice ~24
Dungeness Crab Cakes
apple & fennel slaw, herb aioli ~32
Fresh Oysters*
red wine peppercorn mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon, 1/2 dozen ~28
Escargot
garlic-herb butter ~19
Chef’s Pork Belly
apple compote, maple gastrique, pickled carrot ~19
Diver Sea Scallops*
lemon beurre blanc, chives ~32
Fried Calamari
roasted poblano aioli ~19
Pecan Crusted Brie
honey, cherry balsamic reduction, fuji apple ~19
Gaucho Steak Sandwich*
28 day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural certified angus beef® ny strip, sautéed red and green peppers, onion, melted ny cheddar cheese, au jus, fries ~24
El Gaucho Burger*
1/2 lb akaushi cattle wagyu from davis family cattle company, Niman Ranch all-natural bacon, ny sharp cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion ~20
Taste Of Gaucho*
dry-aged Niman Ranch all-natural Certified Angus Beef® top sirloin, lobster medallion, asparagus, béarnaise, truffle mashed potatoes ~28
Steak Frites*
davis cattle company skirt steak, horseradish chimichurri, fries ~24
Diablo Fries
ny cheddar cheese sauce, jalapeños, diablo spice ~14
Kids Menu
Kids Menu
El Gaucho Burger
1/2 lb akaushi cattle wagyu from davis family cattle company cooked to medium-well, cheddar cheese on a toasted bun, served with fries ~15
Fried Chicken Strips
3 pieces of chicken tenders, served with fries ~15
Filet Mignon
28-day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef 4 oz., cooked to medium-well served with mashed potato ~38
Seasonal Fish
4 oz., lemon beurre blanc, cooked to well done served with mashed potato ~32
Gaucho Mac and Cheese
coastal cheddar cheese, lumache pasta ~15 | add bacon ~5
A 20% service charge will be added to your bill. 100% of this service charge is retained by El Gaucho. Separately, our servers receive industry-leading commissions based on their sales. Gratuity is not expected and entirely optional. Our management team is happy to answer any questions you may have. For more information on our service charge, please read here.
*State law requires us to inform you that consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Private Dining
We coordinate so you can celebrate. Our Private Dining team will create an experience for your most important business and personal moments. Our beautiful private rooms provide the perfect venue for your occasion.
Event Director:
Merica Ocsan
253.272.4424
egtprivatedining@elgaucho.com
General Manager, El Gaucho Tacoma
Tacoma native Sarah Choi grew up in the hospitality industry working in her parents’ hotels and restaurants at an early age. As a teenager, she worked at Red Robin, Joey Kitchen and C.I. Shenanigans before joining the El Gaucho team in 2016. She wanted to learn the art of fine dining and knew that the best way to do that was through the doors of El Gaucho. Due to her work ethic and fascination with spirits, Sarah was quickly promoted to captain and eventually managed the wine and spirits program. She has created an exceptional program and established partnerships to ensure that El Gaucho receives highly allocated and exclusive spirits. Her leadership and commitment to her team resulted in her promotion to general manager in 2022.
Sarah and her significant other, John, met while working at El Gaucho and enjoy spending time with their Pomeranian, Gordon Ramsey, and Sarah’s close-knit family. She and John enjoy new adventures that push her out of her comfort zone, and then relaxing with a classic Old-Fashioned cocktail.
Executive Chef, El Gaucho Tacoma
Executive chef Jesus Boîtes has been part of the El Gaucho team since 2001 and over the last 21 years, has become an inspirational and dedicated leader. He began his career working at Black Angus, Pacific Grill, and eventually as a broiler cook at Daniel’s Broiler before joining El Gaucho. He impressed founder Paul Mackay and former corporate executive chef Ken Sharp by cooking the perfect porterhouse to medium rare and they both knew he was the right leader for El Gaucho Tacoma. Chef Jesus is known for being passionate and rigorous about food quality, consistency and standards and says he “bleeds Gaucho.”
Jesus was born in Mexico and then moved to California with his parents. At 21 years old, he moved to Washington on his own to begin his career. Chef Jesus spends his down time playing basketball and swimming at the local YMCA and he is exceptionally proud of his three children, including his son Pepe, now a server at El Gaucho. He enjoys watching them become the best versions of themselves and they spend Sundays dining out where he says he is always impressed by his children’s elevated palates. He would love to travel to Brazil and Costa Rica and continue to explore new culinary discoveries.
Live Music: Kacey Evans, Tuesday-Thursday 6:00-10:00pm ; Sandy Harvey, Friday-Saturday 6:00-10:00pm.
