Matador Tacoma Menu – Tacoma, WA

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Tacoma, WA

At the Matador, tequila is more than a beverage—it’s an integral part of our culture. It is who we are. We immerse ourselves in it. We know the landscape and the people who make a difference within it. We love everything about tequila, and we enjoy sharing our knowledge, to help our guests appreciate it as much as we do.

Must be 21+.

Local bar chain serving classic & contemporary Mexican dishes, plus cocktails, in a stylish space. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Matador Tacoma 98402

Address:
721 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone: (253) 627-7100

Website: https://matadorrestaurants.com/locations/tacoma

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Hours

Wednesday 11 AM–12 AM
Thursday 11 AM–12 AM
Friday 11 AM–1 AM
Saturday 11 AM–1 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
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.		 $16.50
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
Topo Chico Twist Of Grapefruit $3.50
Topo Chico Mineral Water $3.50
Root Beer $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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Reviews

Ebone “Pearl” Marsalis
So I was told this was a super expensive restaurant, and me being cheap I never wanted to go. I was hungry and was passing by so I stopped in. Very nice and cozy. Wait staff were welcoming. I of course chose to sit by the fire. And just my luck it was happy hour. I was giving chips and salsa while I waited, delicious I chose the nachos and the prawns!!! Both were delicious the nachos were only 7 bucks. But what I realized is, there was more chips in that pile than anything else. I had a to go box. I baked my soggy left overs the next afternoon. Still a good snack. 21+ restaurant which I don’t mind. I would like to go again trying different things on the menu. I’ve also been coming here for lunch, I just love the menu, I can have a large meal or a small snack and be satisfied.

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Lynx Cheam
I had my doubts initially due to the sheer difficulty of parking. We may have had to park a few blocks away but once we stepped inside… Everything changed. The decor, the atmosphere, the smell, and the bustle of bodies, it was magical.

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Ruth
This restaurant has an amazing atmosphere. Very rustic, warm, and inviting. We were there on a very busy Saturday night. We’d come for dinner and, rather than wait for a table, we sat at the bar. The food took forever to arrive, and wasn’t all that good when it did. I had carne asada beef tacos that were more chewy than I prefer. The salsa we had was decent, though I prefer salsa with more kick. We’ll probably try it again.

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Melody Broten
Authentic Mexican cuisine with a cool vibe in downtown Tacoma. Plenty of margarita options and their salsa is delicious!! Food is pretty spicy so bring your best tastebuds!

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David Bernas
First time visiting. Ordered the pork belly tacos, bean dip and steak fries. With the intent to order more food. But those were enough. The pork belly tacos were amazing. I would highly recommend them to whoever will be visiting them.

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Chad Bowman
This place is really fun! The atmosphere and decor are very unique. Notice the picture of our table.

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Jeff B
The Matador is located in an older building and takes advantage of the space for a great setting. The food was good to really good, and portions were more than generous, but we were a little disappointed with the drinks. I assumed that the margaritas would be a strength of the menu, but I was proved wrong.

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Melixa Gutierrez
Great place and food. Very affordable. The Grande nacho was so big we didn’t have much space for another place :-). Our server Adam was excellent very professional and knowledgeable of drinks and menu. 100% recommended.

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Alberto José Macrí Álvarez
Best Nachos we have ever had. The Grande Nachos with Shredded Chicken are amazing, it is not the typical nachos where is just a bunch of chips and just at the top you have a small portion of beans, Mexican cream and some guacamole. These Nachos are impressive, is like they make them in stages, the portion is more than enough to share, the have plenty of beans, cheese, Mexican cream, Guacamole and the amount of shredded chicken is like it was a whole entree just put along the nachos.

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Ember Cossette
I have been sitting here for 30 minutes waiting for my check. My plate and food are pushed away because I have stopped eating an hour ago. Th food was delicious as it should be. The atmosphere is fine. Just sitting here chilling….

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