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The Matador
- Mexican
- Seattle, WA
About this business
The flagship location of The Matador in Seattle is extremely popular with locals. The unique ambiance, with skillfully-designed tables, antique lights, fireplace and plasma screen televisions is a blend of conventional and modern sensibilities. There is decent choice of Tex-Mex cuisine available too, with options like charbroiled rib-eye, beef tenderloin medallions and skillet seared fajitas. The sandwiches and starter plates are also something to try out here. Check website for more information.
Location details
2221 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
I have not eaten a bad thing yet. – I have eaten at the Matador in west seattle about ten times now. The food thier rocks.Everything I have ordered is excellent. Even thier house Margarita is good. I have only sat at the bar but have always had excellent service. I would and do recommend this restaraunt to anyone. One more thing I have only been thier early. Like before 7pm. I have heard it gets very crowded later than that.
If only they would hire better waitresses – I have been to the Matador several times with co-workers (never more than 5 people) and every single time, the waitress forgets several of our orders. I once asked for a basket of chips 5 times before she remembered it. The service is also very slow. You might wait 20 minutes with an empty drink. On the plus side, the food is very good, the happy hour apps are nicely priced, and the drinks are quite strong.
Great food, fun scene – We've been several times and have always enjoyed friendly, fast service. The atmosphere is fantastic, the Happy Hour is a steal and the food is great. My dad was visiting from NY and ate there three times on one trip! I'm not huge on the bar scene, but it's there if you want it. Otherwise, visit early or very late and you won't be disappointed. I heard that Matador West just opened on California in West Seattle - I'll be heading there next week.
Best Mexican Food in the City Matador has awesome mexican food - very similar to Pesos but the food is a better. Fresh, and flavorful. I love the Carne Asada and the nachos. It gets pretty packed tho, cuz it's also a bar so I like going on a weekend for drinks. If you want a quite dinner try going during the week.
Happy Hour + Fish Tacos + Margaritas = Awsome! – The margaritas are great (at a not so great price) and the fish tacos are also great (at an OK price). The drinks are not cheap, but the bartending skill makes the margaritas a definite winner. Cadillac margaritas are awsome! The only time I eat here is during happy hour, because the menu has selections at $4 each. Unfortunetly the happy hour menu has several losers. The calamari were in small bits, the buffallo wings were average, and the fire prawns were extremely small. But... read more
The Matador in Ballard is fabulously decorated with iron grille-work and beautifully polished wood. It is 21 and over only, so be prepared to whip out your ID if you look young. The food is fun, a zesty mix of TexMex with some standard Seattle fare, and the drink menu expansive. On nice days, sit on the patio and watch Ballard stroll by.
best nachos ever! – We stopped in for a quick snack of nachos and beer and weren't disappointed! The nachos are huge and are layered with cheese and other yummy ingredients! Very very tasty. I can't wait to go back to try their dinner menu.
Fiery Hot – Nice Atmosphere and decor. The food was good but warning to the faint of heart.. every item says fiery, hot and habanaro for a reason. The green chile enchilada seemed like a safe bet but I my mouth was still on fire.. but so much I quit eating the dish!. Servers should warn you though when they serve you iced tea with flavorings like tropical though as not everyone is a fan.
2docsout4food – I first stopped by before a concert at the Tractor Tavern - and had a great experience at the bar - interacted with the owner/bartender, who was great. I returned several weeks later for a sit down dinner and found the service not nearly as good. Table turnover was extremely slow. I watched as people waited for 20 minutes for their checks as I was waiting for a table. At both visits there appeared to be difficulty with the music system - which was loud to the point of being unable to cary on a conversation. A... read more
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How is The Matador rated?
The Matador has a 4.4 star rating with 2,560 reviews.
When is The Matador open?
The Matador is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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