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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.

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

Spinach Salad
roasted butternut squash,  chèvre goat cheese crumbles, maple bacon vinaigrette, candied pecans ~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*
butternut squash purée, maple gastrique, apple compote ~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

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

Grilled King Salmon*
cranberry relish, kale crisp, sage buerre blanc ~62

Alaskan Halibut*
johnnie walker lobster sauce, fried tarragon ~64

Grilled Prawn Linguine
cream sauce, cherry tomato, capers ~45
add crab ~15
add diver sea scallops ~32

Game & Poultry

Tableside Muscovy Duck Breast*
all-natural duck breast, mashed potato, port cherry glaze ~55

Vegetarian

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

Roasted Broccoli & Butternut Squash
maple bacon vinaigrette, marcona almonds ~10/16

Sautéed Mushrooms
shallots, garlic, white wine, butter ~10/16

French Fries ~10

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.

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

Pumpkin Espresso Tini
bacoo 5 year rum, coffee liqueur, cream, pumpkin puree, burnt brown simple, espresso ~22

Affogato Ala Rum
santa teresa 1796 solera rum, caffè borghetti espresso liqueur, vanilla bean ice cream ~18

El Coraje
tequila ocho reposado, licor 43, espresso ~22

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

The Don
don fulano reposado, sherry cinnamon syrup, agave, apple cider ~26

Gi-Gi Tini
farmer’s gin, agave, pineapple juice, domaine de canton ginger ~21

Havana Club
ron zacapa rum, barrel-aged cola syrup, lime bitters ~20

Port Soldier
hennessey vs, grand marnier, apple cider, apple cider simple, lemon ~22

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
planteray pineapple rum, pineapple and orange juice, orgeat syrup, myers dark rum float, luxardo cherriess ~20

Golden Hour Spritz
citrus infused vodka, licor 43, apple cider simple, orange juice, ginger beer ~19

Port Old Fashioned
horse soldier bourbon, port maple syrup, barrel aged bitters ~21

2119 Manhattan
eh taylor barrel proof, toasted pecan infused carpano antica sweet vermouth, walnut bitters, demerara simple syrup, luxardo cherries, hickory wood chips ~50
smoked tableside preparation

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

Cinnamon Roll
michter’s rye, burnt brown sugar, walnut bitters, vanilla, hickory wood chips, topped with vanilla sweet cream and cinnamon ~28
smoked tableside preparation

Smoke Show
derrumbes mezcal, cimarron blanco, apple cider simple, agave, smoked cinnamon stick ~22

Low ABV & Zero Proof Cocktails

Blood Rose (low AVB)
lillet, rose, giffard pamplemousse, blood orange purée, chandon garden spritz ~16

Hibiscus Hugo Spritz (low AVB)
pear hibiscus syrup, st germain, chandon garden spritz, soda, mint garnish ~18

Pumpkin Espress-no Tini
pumpkin puree, whipped cream, burnt brown simple, espresso ~16

Noughty Flower
pear hibiscus syrup, noughty af rosé, empress 1908 n/a gin ~17

Harvest Mule
pathfinder hemp and root, muddled apples, lime juice, apple cider simple, apple cider, ginger beer ~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 Menu

Spinach Salad
roasted butternut squash,  chèvre goat cheese crumbles, maple bacon vinaigrette, candied pecans ~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

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.

General Manager, El Gaucho Tacoma

Executive Chef, El Gaucho Tacoma

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