Vaquero – Relaxed dining and cocktails in the heart of Albion

Adelaide Hills winery visits Vaquero

TOMICH WINE DINNER

With a rich history in winemaking, viticulture and farming stretching back three generations, Tomich Wines believes in ‘giving more back to the land than you take’. It matches perfectly with Vaquero’s sustainable farm to plate philosophy and head chef Damon Porter has prepared a delicious three course menu, matched to the wines on offer for this very special and exclusive wine dinner.

Enjoy an exclusive evening of Tomich Wines, great company and commentary from Gavin Butterworth and exquisite food thanks to Vaquero.

Wednesday 29 May starting at 6:30pm. Only $89 per person.

Only $49 per couple

Paella Saturday Lunch

We’re heading back to our Spanish roots with a very special Saturday Lunch.

Enjoy a delicious paella for 2 and a carafe of sangria for only $49 per couple. Head Chef Damon Porter works his magic in the kitchen to bring you this delicious Valencian dish, full of fresh seafood.

Get the gang together and settle in for a great afternoon at Vaquero!

RELAXED DINING AND COCKTAILS IN THE HEART OF ALBION

WELCOME

In the early 1500s the Spanish arrived in Mexico, bringing with them horses and livestock and the tradition of the “vaquero”: the horseback mounted cattle herder. Legend has it that they only ever dismounted to dance with a pretty girl. They lived simple, honest, hard working lives.

At Vaquero Dining we take influence from the Spanish origin, celebrating a menu design to be shared with friends and family. Simple, elegant plating, ultimate respect for the food we serve, direct from farm to plate. Our charcoal oven ensures that moisture, tenderness and flavour are the three key elements with every dish.

Damon Porter
Head Chef

From farm to plate

Great food is possible with the best ingredients. We work closely with our suppliers and producers to ensure that we support sustainable, organic and socially conscious farming methods. This means every meal prepared by our passionate chefs uses only the best, freshly harvested or reared produce available.

“….the freshest, sharpest, most satisfying place to open this year.”

– Tony Harper, Brisbane News

just some of our

favourite dishes

Our menu will change frequently – sometimes daily – to ensure that only the best seasonal produce and proteins will be available. Below is a very small example of the dishes that we have on offer but please note that these may not always be available when you choose to visit.

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Sunny coast spanner crab & tuna

$ 21

lime, coconut, coriander, mango (GF, DF)

Sea scallops boudin

$ 20

crispy cauliflower and pickled fennel (GF)

Leek & ricotta filled pasta

$ 21

shimeji mushroom, porcini puree, cavolo nero (V)

Free range pork

$ 36

roasted globe artichoke, onion, pear (GF, DF)

Barramundi

$ 37

salted cheek brandade, smoked leek and sesame

Smoked duck breast

$ 38

rhubarb, peppered cucumber yoghurt, stone fruit (GF)

Rolled and sous vide lamb saddle

$ 36

spinach sauce, horseradish cream (GF)

Dry aged beef of the day

$ POA

roasted baby gem, fries, horse radish cream (GF)

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Vaquero is open for lunch and dinner from 11:00am, Tuesday to Saturday.

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