El Gaucho Menu (2025 Update)
El Gaucho is a top-notch steakhouse and seafood bar located in Portland, OR. Known for its upscale ambiance, exceptional service, and extensive menu, this dining spot offers a range of options for all types of diners. From keto and vegan choices to a variety of vegetarian dishes, El Gaucho caters to diverse dietary preferences. Customers rave about the perfectly cooked steaks, delectable scallops, and impressive wine selection. The live music, classy decor, and attentive staff create a truly unforgettable dining experience. While the drinks may not be the highlight for some, the overall quality of food and service more than makes up for it. Expect to be impressed by the mouthwatering dishes and impeccable attention to detail at El Gaucho.
Starters
Tenderloin Diablo
sauteed filet mignon tips, cajun cream sauce, toast points
Escargot
garlic-herb butter
Wicked Shrimp
sauteed with our custom wicked spice, toast points
Crab Cocktail
dungeness crab, cocktail sauce, lemon
Diver Sea Scallops
citrus beurre blanc, blood orange
Crab And Prawn Cocktail
cocktail sauce, lemon
Prawn Cocktail
cocktail sauce, lemon
Dungeness Crab Cakes
charred lemon-herb aioli, pickled peppers
Classic Wedge Salad
iceberg, bacon, tomato, kalamata olives, egg, roquefort, roquefort dressing
El Gaucho Caesar Salad
classically made from scratch
French Onion Soup
hearty, rustic style
Spicy Oregon Crab Bisque
dungeness crab, lemon oil, chives
Harvest Salad
roasted butternut squash, honeycrisp apple, candied walnuts, grape vinaigrette
Soup & Salad
Steaks
Chateaubriand
oz. center cut of tenderloin, mashed potatoes, asparagus, broiled tomato, cliff sauce. an el gaucho tradition for two!
Peppercorn New York- Oz
oz. new york strip encrusted with peppercorns, peppercorn sauce. -day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef
Steak El Gaucho
oz. custom-aged filet mignon, maine lobster medallions, asparagus, and bearnaise sauce
Filet Mignon - Oz
oz. custom-aged certified angus beef tenderloin filet
New York Steak - Oz
oz. -day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef
Bone-In Rib Eye - oz
-day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef
Baseball Cut Top Sirloin - oz
oz. -day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef
A Miyazaki Wagyu New York - Oz
oz., seasonal preparation
Medallions Oscar
two oz. custom-aged certified angus beef filet mignons, fresh dungeness crab, asparagus, bearnaise
Manhattan Cut New York Strip - Oz
oz. -day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef
Bordelaise
Bearnaise
Gaucho Style
lobster medallions, asparagus, bearnaise.
Grilled Prawns
three prawns, grilled
Canadian Lobster Tail
oz tail, lemon, drawn butter
Truffle Butter
Black winter truffles & crispy garlic
Foie Gras Butter
Alaskan King Crab Leg
lb, drawn butter, lemon
Seared Foie Gras
oz
Roquefort Sauce
Peppercorn Sauce
Oscar Style
dungeness crab, asparagus, bearnaise
Grilled Scallops
three scallops
Chimichurri
Extras
Seafood & Specialties
Mushroom Risotto
gruyere, roasted pine nuts, herbs, mushrooms, preserved lemon
Oven Roasted Half Chicken
creamy corn, mushroom sauce supreme, celery chips
Canadian Lobster Tail
oz., drawn butter, lemon crown
Grilled Ahi Tuna
lemon wasabi, soy reduction, pickled ginger, miso sauce
Chilean Sea Bass
tarragon cream risotto, beurre blanc, apple slaw
Grilled Prawn Linguine
fresh herbs, preserved lemon cream, aged balsamic
Alaskan King Crab Leg
lb, drawn butter, lemon
El Gaucho Baked Potato
sweet cream butter, NY cheddar cheese sauce, scallions
Roasted Sweet Corn
chipotle honey butter
Asparagus
lemon beurre blanc
Scalloped Potatoes
classic preparation, pecorino, parmesan, chili flakes
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
sweet butter, cream
Lobster Mashed Potatoes
velvety yukon gold mashed potatoes, maine lobster cream sauce
Gaucho Mac & Cheddar Cheese
fresh made pasta, coastal cheddar cheese sauce, bread crumb topping
Pomme Frites
truffle aioli
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
diablo spice, bacon, pomegranate molasses
Sauteed Mushrooms
white wine garlic butter
Crab Mac & Cheese
dungeness crab, fresh made pasta, coastal cheddar cheese sauce, bread crumb topping
Sides
Desserts
Mud Cake
chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, candied cocoa nibs
Old Fashioned Cheesecake
graham cracker crust, strawberry-navel orange coulis, chantilly
Baileys Bread Pudding
vanilla bean ice cream, bourbon caramel, fresh berries
Creme Brulee
vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, mixed berry, tuille
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Sorbet
seasonal flavor
El Gaucho Seasoning
Our spices add a rich, zesty flavor to any meal. Once you have enjoyed a steak el gaucho style, you know where the best of the best can be found. Season your steaks with our classic seasoning before grilling, also great on vegetables, eggs and more! oz. tin.
El Gaucho Wicked Spice
Used for our popular wicked shrimp dish, our wicked spice kicks up the heat with red pepper and other spices. Dust on meat, poultry and fish. A little does the trick. A little more intensifies the heat. oz tin.
El Gaucho Diablo Spice
Used in our popular tenderloin diablo dish, diablo adds a black and cayenne pepper heat. Dust on beef, poultry or fish. A little does the trick. A lot more intensifies the heat. . oz. tin.
El Gaucho Spice Trio Set
This multi-pack deal includes El Gaucho Seasoning ( oz.), El Gaucho Diablo Spice (. oz.), and El Gaucho Wicked Spice ( oz.) tins. Inspired by the open coal pit cooking techniques used by the Gauchos, the highly regarded cowboys of the vast Argentinian Pampas, our spice blends and seasonings add a rich, zesty flavor to all of your favorite dishes.