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

$21.00

Escargot

garlic-herb butter

$19.00

Wicked Shrimp

sauteed with our custom wicked spice, toast points

$24.00

Crab Cocktail

dungeness crab, cocktail sauce, lemon

$33.00

Diver Sea Scallops

citrus beurre blanc, blood orange

$32.00

Crab And Prawn Cocktail

cocktail sauce, lemon

$30.00

Prawn Cocktail

cocktail sauce, lemon

$27.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes

charred lemon-herb aioli, pickled peppers

$29.00

Classic Wedge Salad

iceberg, bacon, tomato, kalamata olives, egg, roquefort, roquefort dressing

$14.00

El Gaucho Caesar Salad

classically made from scratch

$17.00

French Onion Soup

hearty, rustic style

$16.00

Spicy Oregon Crab Bisque

dungeness crab, lemon oil, chives

$16.00

Harvest Salad

roasted butternut squash, honeycrisp apple, candied walnuts, grape vinaigrette

$15.00

Soup & Salad

Steaks

Chateaubriand

oz. center cut of tenderloin, mashed potatoes, asparagus, broiled tomato, cliff sauce. an el gaucho tradition for two!

$165.00

Peppercorn New York- Oz

oz. new york strip encrusted with peppercorns, peppercorn sauce. -day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef

$82.00

Steak El Gaucho

oz. custom-aged filet mignon, maine lobster medallions, asparagus, and bearnaise sauce

$89.00

Filet Mignon - Oz

oz. custom-aged certified angus beef tenderloin filet

$78.00

New York Steak - Oz

oz. -day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef

$79.00

Bone-In Rib Eye - oz

-day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef

$85.00

Baseball Cut Top Sirloin - oz

oz. -day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef

$47.00

A Miyazaki Wagyu New York - Oz

oz., seasonal preparation

$95.00

Medallions Oscar

two oz. custom-aged certified angus beef filet mignons, fresh dungeness crab, asparagus, bearnaise

$87.00

Manhattan Cut New York Strip - Oz

oz. -day dry-aged niman ranch all-natural prime certified angus beef

$59.00

Bordelaise

$7.00

Bearnaise

$7.00

Gaucho Style

lobster medallions, asparagus, bearnaise.

$25.00

Grilled Prawns

three prawns, grilled

$16.00

Canadian Lobster Tail

oz tail, lemon, drawn butter

$125.00

Truffle Butter

Black winter truffles & crispy garlic

$10.00

Foie Gras Butter

$11.00

Alaskan King Crab Leg

lb, drawn butter, lemon

$95.00

Seared Foie Gras

oz

$26.00

Roquefort Sauce

$7.00

Peppercorn Sauce

$7.00

Oscar Style

dungeness crab, asparagus, bearnaise

$25.00

Grilled Scallops

three scallops

$29.00

Chimichurri

$5.00

Extras

Seafood & Specialties

Mushroom Risotto

gruyere, roasted pine nuts, herbs, mushrooms, preserved lemon

$33.00

Oven Roasted Half Chicken

creamy corn, mushroom sauce supreme, celery chips

$39.00

Canadian Lobster Tail

oz., drawn butter, lemon crown

$125.00

Grilled Ahi Tuna

lemon wasabi, soy reduction, pickled ginger, miso sauce

$70.00

Chilean Sea Bass

tarragon cream risotto, beurre blanc, apple slaw

$81.00

Grilled Prawn Linguine

fresh herbs, preserved lemon cream, aged balsamic

$45.00

Alaskan King Crab Leg

lb, drawn butter, lemon

$95.00

El Gaucho Baked Potato

sweet cream butter, NY cheddar cheese sauce, scallions

$10.00

Roasted Sweet Corn

chipotle honey butter

$14.00

Asparagus

lemon beurre blanc

$14.00

Scalloped Potatoes

classic preparation, pecorino, parmesan, chili flakes

$15.00

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

sweet butter, cream

$14.00

Lobster Mashed Potatoes

velvety yukon gold mashed potatoes, maine lobster cream sauce

$28.00

Gaucho Mac & Cheddar Cheese

fresh made pasta, coastal cheddar cheese sauce, bread crumb topping

$15.00

Pomme Frites

truffle aioli

$11.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

diablo spice, bacon, pomegranate molasses

$16.00

Sauteed Mushrooms

white wine garlic butter

$14.00

Crab Mac & Cheese

dungeness crab, fresh made pasta, coastal cheddar cheese sauce, bread crumb topping

$30.00

Sides

Desserts

Mud Cake

chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, candied cocoa nibs

$15.00

Old Fashioned Cheesecake

graham cracker crust, strawberry-navel orange coulis, chantilly

$14.00

Baileys Bread Pudding

vanilla bean ice cream, bourbon caramel, fresh berries

$16.00

Creme Brulee

vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, mixed berry, tuille

$13.00

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

$11.00

Sorbet

seasonal flavor

$11.00

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.

$13.00

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.

$13.00

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.

$13.00

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.

$30.00

El Gaucho Spices