El Toro Southsea Menu
Welcome to El Toro Southsea, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Southsea, Portsmouth. Known for its delectable blend of flavors and a delightful atmosphere, this restaurant is a must-visit for food lovers.
Guests rave about the incredible steak offerings, with highlights including the steak tasting platter and the premium steaks accompanied by chimichurri sauce. Each dish is painstakingly crafted, ensuring tenderness and flavor that keeps diners returning for more.
Customer experiences consistently praise the friendly and attentive service, which adds to the welcoming vibe of the restaurant. Reviews highlight dishes like the swordfish and sumptuous tapas, showcasing the diverse menu that caters to every palate.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner or a lively night out, El Toro Southsea promises a memorable dining experience, solidifying its reputation as one of Hampshire’s finest culinary spots.
EMPEZAR / BEGIN
Spiced Olives
Garlic Bread
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Bread & Butter
Nachos
Sour cream, cheese, guacamole, salsa
Garlic Chicken Strips
Chicken in garlic, parsley and paprika
Lamb Strips
Lamb in garlic, parsley and paprika
PERI PERI Wings
BBQ Ribs
BBQ Chicken Salad
Chicken strips in our own BBQ marinade
Crab Cake
With garlic mayo
Fried Squid
With sweet chilli sauce
Grilled Halloumi Salad
Butter Garlic Prawns
Whole tiger prawns in garlic butter
Duck Tapas
Shredded duck on toasted bread with Hoi Sin sauce
Beef Rice
Minced beef
Garlic Mushrooms
With garlic mayo
Potato Bites
With sweet chilli sauce
Cod Fish Cake
With Tartar sauce
Chilli Cheese Bites
With sweet chilli sauce
TAPAS / STARTERS
COMBINATIONS
Chicken & Ribs
Served with steak cut chips
Chicken & Steak
8 oz Rump Steak; Served with steak cut chips
Steak & Lamb Strips
8 oz Rump; Served with steak cut chips
Steak & Ribs
8 oz Rump; Served with steak cut chips
Sirloin & Rump
8 oz Sirloin & 8 oz Rump; Served with steak cut chips
PERI PERI Chicken Breast
Chicken breast marinated in our very own Peri Peri marinade. Spicy with a slightly sweet tangy taste. Served with fries and salad
Butterfly Chicken Breast
Served with creamy mushrooms and chips
Tender Lamb
Grilled lamb strips served with creamy mash and with gravy
Al Bondigas (Meatballs)
Five meatballs stuffed with cheese in tomato and cream sauce with a hint of mint, served with rice
Beef Meatballs
Five meatballs stuffed with cheese in lightly spiced butter garlic and cream sauce, served with garlic bread
Mixed Grill
6 oz Rump, grilled chicken, lamb strips, ribs, corn on the cob, steak cut chips
New Yorker
8 oz Rump, topped with fried eggs, served with chips
Spicy Beef Salad
Surf & Turf
8 oz Sirloin and three pan-fried whole tiger prawns, served with steak cut chips
EL TORO Ribs
Served with steak cut chips
Hot & Spicy Ribs
Served with steak cut chips
RIBS
BURGERS
Messy Burger
With a fried egg and mushrooms; Served with cheese, French fries, lettuce, tomato and red onions
Mexican Chicken Burger
Served with cheese, French fries, lettuce, tomato and red onions
Beef Burger
Served with cheese, French fries, lettuce, tomato and red onions
Hawaiian (Pineapple) Burger
Served with cheese, French fries, lettuce, tomato and red onions
8 oz RUMP
Our steaks are Premium beef sourced from South America Served with steak cut chips and salad garnish Blue, Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done
8 oz SIRLOIN
Our steaks are Premium beef sourced from South America Served with steak cut chips and salad garnish Blue, Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done
8 oz RIBEYE
Our steaks are Premium beef sourced from South America Served with steak cut chips and salad garnish Blue, Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done
8 oz FILLET
Our steaks are Premium beef sourced from South America Served with steak cut chips and salad garnish Blue, Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done
10 oz RUMP
Our steaks are Premium beef sourced from South America Served with steak cut chips and salad garnish Blue, Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done
10 oz SIRLOIN
Our steaks are Premium beef sourced from South America Served with steak cut chips and salad garnish Blue, Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done
10 oz RIBEYE
Our steaks are Premium beef sourced from South America Served with steak cut chips and salad garnish Blue, Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done
10 oz FILLET
Our steaks are Premium beef sourced from South America Served with steak cut chips and salad garnish Blue, Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done
Tasting Plate
6 oz Rump, 6 oz Ribeye, 6 oz Sirloin, 6 oz Fillet Served with steak cut chips
PREMIUM CUT STEAKS
10 OZ CHURRASCO STEAKS
RUMP CHURRASCO
Steak marinated in Chimichurri sauce. Served with steak cut chips
SIRLOIN CHURRASCO
Steak marinated in Chimichurri sauce. Served with steak cut chips
RIBEYE CHURRASCO
Steak marinated in Chimichurri sauce. Served with steak cut chips
FILLET CHURRASCO
Steak marinated in Chimichurri sauce. Served with steak cut chips
Salmon & Salad
Served with a side of your choice
Cajun Sword Fish
Grilled with olive oil and Cajun spices; Served with a side of your choice
Cod in Butter Garlic
Cod loin in garlic butter sauce; Served with a side of your choice
Chimichurri Sea Bass (Fillet)
Served with a side of your choice
King Prawn & Salad
Tiger prawns, can be whole or shell off; Served with a side of your choice
King Prawn Blu
Tiger prawns in creamy blue cheese and butter garlic sauce; Can be whole or shell off; Served with a side of your choice
Monkfish
Monkfish fillet in butter, lemon, spring onions and parsley; Served with a side of your choice
SEAFOOD
EL TORO SIGNATURE RICE DISHES
Chicken Rice Dish
Taking inspiration from rice dishes around the world and making it our own, using various herbs and spices
Lamb Rice Dish
Taking inspiration from rice dishes around the world and making it our own, using various herbs and spices
Swordfish Rice Dish
With tiger prawns; Taking inspiration from rice dishes around the world and making it our own, using various herbs and spices
Tiger Prawn Rice Dish
Taking inspiration from rice dishes around the world and making it our own, using various herbs and spices
Vegetable & Halloumi Rice Dish
Taking inspiration from rice dishes around the world and making it our own, using various herbs and spices
Vegetable & Halloumi Fajita
Chicken Fajita
Beef Fajita
Shredded Duck Fajita
FAJITAS
PENNE PASTA
Spinach & Mushroom Penne Pasta
Chicken Penne Pasta
Beef Penne Pasta
Grilled Chicken
For children under 14 years only Served with fries
Cheeseburger
For children under 14 years only Served with fries
RUMP Steak
For children under 14 years only Served with fries
BBQ Ribs
For children under 14 years only Served with fries
CHILDREN’S MEALS
SIDES
Fried Egg
Rice
Onion Rings
Corn On The Cob
Side Salad
Grilled Tomato
Mushrooms
Green Beans
Creamy Mash
Spinach
Cream Cheese & Spinach
Baby Potato
In garlic butter
Thin Fries
Steak Cut Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Tomato Salad
Sauteed Broccoli
With red peppers