Matador Charleston Menu – Charleston, SC

Type : Restaurant

Location : Charleston, SC

Based on 105 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Matador Charleston 29401

Address:
235 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

Phone: (843) 789-4747

Website:

Hours

Wednesday 11 AM–12 AM
Thursday 11 AM–12 AM
Friday 11 AM–12 AM
Saturday 11 AM–12 AM
Sunday 11 AM–12 AM
Monday 11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 11 AM–12 AM

Menu

Seasonal Features
Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz con pollo is a traditional dish of chicken cooked with rice, onions, and either a tomato based red sauce of a saffron based cream sauce, Our version is a take on the Spanish style dish with saffron cream and sauteed vegetables including peppers, onions, and sweet corn. The dish is served with Mexican rice and topped with grilled chicken thighs.		 $18.00
Blackened Salmon Tacos
Fresh atlantic salmon is seasoned with salt & pepper mix as well as our chipotle spice blend and then pan seared to create a crust on the fish. The salmon is served in flour tortillas and topped with serrano slaw, mango-pineapple salsa, and chipotle mayo.		 $20.00
Shrimp Aguachile
Our shrimp aguachile consists of lime juice cured shrimp tossed in a cucumber-avocado sauce and topped with a red pepper-tomato relish. We serve this aguachile with a plate of tostadas so the guest can build the tostadas at the table.		 $15.00
Queso Fundido Stuffed Peppers
Our queso fundido is a mix of Oaxacan cheese and Monterey jack cheese folded together with caramelized onions and stuffed inside of roasted anaheim peppers. The cheese is melted in a hot oven and the peppers are served atop our red taco sauce and then topped with pickled fresno chiles. This dish is served with grilled corn or flour tortillas to eat with the cheese stuffed peppers.		 $13.00
Soup and Salads
Romaine Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce dressed with a hearty and balanced cilantro pepita dressing and topped with pico de gallo, cotija cheese and toasted pepitas. Served
with a lime wedge GF/VEG		 $8.50
Tortilla Chicken Soup
Roasted chicken, fire roasted corn, avocado, tortilla strips, cotija, cilantro GF		 $5.50
Mango-Pineapple Shrimp Salad
Sautéed chile-seasoned shrimp, arugula, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, Tajin, queso fresco, agave vinaigrette gf		 $17.50
Pequenos (Small Plates & Shareables)
Chips & Salsa $4.50
Matador Guacamole
Orange-habanero salsa Maya, tomatillo salsa, pico, queso fresco, cilantro gf/veg		 $11.00
Matador Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and choice of protein. Served with cilantro-lime sour cream and fresh guacamole.		 $10.50
Quesabirria
Three corn tortillas filled with jack cheese, roasted poblanos, braised beef birria, and white onions. Served with braising jus.		 $15.00
Black Bean Dip
Black beans, habanero, garlic crema, tomatillo salsa, green onion (gf/veg)		 $9.50
Queso Con Chorizo
Three-cheese house blend, fresh Chorizo, creamy habanero sauce, topped with pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco (gf)		 $11.00
Masa Battered Calamari
Tender calamari, pickled jalapenos, and red bell pepper are battered in a masa batter and then tossed in panko breadcrumbs. We flash fry the calamari and serve it with chimichurri mayo, spicy arbol-tomato sauce, and lime.		 $15.00
Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos
Bacon wrapped jalapenos, stuffed with garlic three cheese blend, served with ranch dressing (gf)		 $13.50
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Crispy fried brussels sprouts, peppers & onions, lime, agave and cotija (gf/veg)		 $11.00
Haba Prawns
Fiery creamy roasted habanero sauce over pan seared shrimp, jalapeno corn cake, topped with hibiscus pickled onions and cilantro (gf) Less spicy by choosing poblano crema or chile-garlic butter sauce		 $14.00
Dip Flight
All of our favorite dips – Creamy three cheese queso, fresh guacamole, hearty black bean queso served with house chips and salsa. (gf)		 $15.00
Matador Bowl
Achiote-chile rice, black beans, cheese blend, serrano slaw, crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, radish, tortilla strips, with your choice of sauce and protein.		 $16.00
Grandes (Signature Dishes & Meals)
Burritos Ultimos
9 layer burrito with Mexican black beans, achiote-chile rice, Monterey jack & Cheddar cheese, serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, wrapped in a 12″ tortilla.

Order it Cali-style and we’ll add French fries, avocado and hot sauce.

 $17.50
Verde Carnitas Enchiladas
Two enchiladas filled with out house made carnitas served with rice beans, pico, Guacamole, sour cream covered in our tart and tangy verde sauce		 $17.50
Habanero Chicken Enchiladas
Two Enchilads filled with chicken thigh topped with our house made fiery hot habanero sauce served with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole.		 $17.50
Enchiladas Divorciadas
Corn tortillas filled with Monterey jack cheese & slow braised chicken thighs, smothered in two sauces: mild sweet & tangy salsa verde & medium smoky salsa roja. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans		 $17.50
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Medium and smoky salsa roja,
shredded braised beef birria, flour tortillas		 $18.50
Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi
Mango-pineapple salsa, crispy Brussels sprouts, Mexican rice, chile-butter sauce		 $22.50
Agave Chicken Wrap
Agave marinated chicken breast, bacon, avocado, cilantro pepita dressing, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and cotija wrapped in a large tortilla, served with seasoned French fries.		 $16.00
Carne Asada Sandwich
Grilled marinated steak, French fried onions, serrano slaw, roasted poblano, pico de gallo, chimichurri mayo. Served with chipotle-garlic salt seasoned French Fries.		 $18.50
Shrimp & Chorizo Paella Skillet
Shrimp, house-made chorizo, sauteed fajita peppers, achiote-chile rice, saffron cream.		 $22.00
Roasted Chile Rellenos
Two poblano chiles stuffed with achiote-chile rice, cheese, cilantro, and onions, on a bed of black beans and poblano cream sauce, topped with pico de gallo, garlic crema, cheese, and tortilla strips. Choice of Relleno: Southwest Veggies (Sauteed onions, bell peppers, and corn), Braised Shredded Chicken Thighs, or Braised Carnitas		 $20.50
Skirt Steak Surf And Turf
Marinated Skirt steak cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro and choice of haba, garlic or poblano shrimp		 $34.00
Skirt Steak- Carne Asada
Marinated Skirt steak cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers,cotija and cilantro		 $29.00
Ribeye- Carne Asada
8oz of marinated skirt steak charbroiled to perfection. Served with chile achiote rice, Mexican black beans, charred red bell and jalapeno peppers and street style fire roasted corn topped with cotija cheese.		 $30.00
Ribeye Surf And Turf
Marinated ribeye cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro and choice of haba, garlic or poblano prawns		 $35.00
Take and Bake
Take & Bake Nachos
Legendary Matador Nachos – Tortilla chips, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream (gf/veg)		 $12.50
Familia (Family Style Meals)
Familia Fajitas For 2
Four large tortillas per person (8) choice of corn or flour, lettuce, Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, sautéed onions and peppers. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.		 $42.00
Familia Fajitas For 4
Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans. Four large tortillas per person (16) choice of corn or flour, lettuce, Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, sautéed onions and peppers.		 $82.00
Familia Street Tacos For 2
Four small corn tortillas per person (8), tomatillo salsa, cotija, onion, cilantro, lime. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans, lime wedges and radish coins.		 $27.00
Familia Street Tacos For 4
Four small corn tortillas per person (16), tomatillo salsa, cotija, onion, cilantro, lime. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans, lime wedges and radish coins.		 $52.00
Familia Traditional Tacos For 2
Three large tortillas per person-choice of corn or flour (6), shredded lettuce, tomatillo salsa, garlic crema, fresh pico de gallo, cotija, serrano slaw. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.		 $29.00
Familia Traditional Tacos For 4
Three large tortillas per person-choice of corn or flour (12), shredded lettuce, tomatillo salsa, garlic crema, fresh pico de gallo, cotija, serrano slaw. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.		 $55.00
Beverages
Mexican Coke $3.50
Diet Coke $2.00
Topo Chico Twist Of Grapefruit $3.50
Topo Chico Mineral Water $3.50
Root Beer $4.00
Jarritos, Lime $4.00
Side & Adds
Side Rice & Beans $7.00
Side Sauce $1.50
Side Of Tortillas $0.50
Small Salsa $4.00
Large Salsa $8.00
Bag Of Chips $2.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: resy.com

Reviews

Maxim Tyutyunnikov
We were excited to check out this new place.

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prashant parmar
Was celebrating my 40 birthday!! First time dinning at Matador , first impression interiors gave that wow factor. We were greeted by host right away.

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Nathan Ferd
This place was great. We went for a late dinner, and nothing was disappointing. The salsa tasted great and looked very fresh, the black bean dip also amazing. The service was great. Also my steak was cooked a perfect medium rare. Would highly recommend going here.

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Jennifer Genovese
I really enjoyed this place, and it was our first time here. The drinks were super good and super aesthetic! Our food was incredible!!!! I got the summer enchiladas (I forget their exact name) and my husband got a burrito, and we were both floored with how yummy it was! The atmosphere was super cool and everyone was incredibly friendly! Definitely a place to come back to!

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Whitney Buffano
So this was a last minute decision for food, and let me just tell you, this was the BEST decision! From what I heard, they are fairly new, but omg, let me just tell you that this will forever be a staple to any Charleston trip we make! I got the classic Margarita with the Carne Asada tacos, and I’m pretty sure I could eat it every single day. The tacos had so much flavor, and i’m not a huge tequila girl, but WOW, did they do an amazing job on their margaritas! They have an entire list of Margaritas to choose from on top of a large drink list. I highly recommend an order of the Brussel Sprouts… I could have eaten 3 orders for myself! We went at night, and the atmosphere was comfortable and chill. They had a great playlist of music playing, and everyone was having a great time!

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Ariel P
Lauren is by far one of the best waitresses I have ever met! She is kind, attentive, helpful, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely makes you feel she cares to give you the best dining experience.

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Kayla Alderman
Just do it! Stop and get a bite and a beverage! We stopped in for a quick snack and a drink while exploring downtown. This place was absolutely fantastic! Our bartender, Athena, was so friendly and her drinks were delicious. There is something cool to look at in ever direction you turn your head. This bar gives off a rustic/historical vibe while keeping the atmosphere fun and lively. The Matador is an artistic masterpiece and the food is phenomenal.

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Blake McGarel-Tittle
I enjoyed the food and drinks; however the bartender did not seem to want to be there and was not the most attentive. I feel like this place could be great if there was more focus on making the guests feel welcome.

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Estefania Cunha
Amazing food and drinks, do not hesitate to try it! The empanadas were awesome and the street tacos were great. My husband had the enchiladas and they were very good. Will be back got sure

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Liza Chambers
Three locals decided to drop in for a tequila drink before our dinner reservation at a restaurant close by. We liked the drinks and atmosphere so much we cancelled our reservation and stayed. We sat in a bar booth so we could look at the incredible stained glass window. The manager, Jordan, came over and told us it was handmade in NC. We ordered off happy hour menu which has great prices, but the food was just okay. The terracotta drink was SO GOOD! Service was very good. I would like to come back and try other things. It’s a unique restaurant and I like its adults only.

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