Matadora Tapas

Pintxo de Brie y Pera 🍐
Brie, roasted pear, chestnut preserves, house made dukkah & walnuts on working culture baguette, toasted till it’s melty and delicious 💃🏻

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Open from 4pm
Wed - Sun
At 559 Fisgard Street!
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Pintxo de Caballa 🪭
Mackerel conserva & confit garlic egg salad, quail egg, on working culture baguette.
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You know we couldn’t go to San Sebastián and not be all about Pintxos on our return!
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It’s that time of year!
It’s time for us to take a little break, in the form of our annual inspiration trip to Spain! 🇪🇸 (among other destinations 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 )
We will be CLOSED OCTOBER 5-29, with regular hours resuming October 30.

We’ll be posting about our adventures right here on instagram so you can follow along on all the inspirational food & drink we will be enjoying.

Thank you so much for all of your support since we opened our doors in February. It’s wild to think it’s been a year since we first got the keys to our new home, and what an amazing year it’s been.
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¡Hasta Pronto!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday for ‘Sunset in Sevilla!’
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We felt like a true flamenco bar tucked in the tiny streets of Sevilla, with Iminah’s wonderful guitar performance casting a true spell over Matadora, in the low light, over the din of the full room.
This was our first ticketed event at our new location and what a special evening it was.
We’re already planning our next special event, and we hope to see you all there.

Thank you for helping us make this a truly magical evening!
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¡Olé!

Pintxo de Boquerones
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Cantabrian white pickled anchovy filet, pimiento relish, guindilla peppers on grilled bread.
It’s pickly, salty, garlicky perfection! With a tart refreshing glass of Terravista Albariño or a crisp glass Cava, it’s truly heaven
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Yes, I realize I may post too often about anchovies.
But we love them so much, so is there really such thing as too many anchovies?
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We’re thrilled to announce our first special event at Matadora in Victoria on Wednesday September 25.

“Sunset in Sevilla”
featuring a flamenco guitar performance by the talented Iminah Kani
and a menu inspired by the flavours of southern Spain. 🇪🇸
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5 pm and 7 pm seating,
with a 45 minute performance, and Dinner for 2

$125 per couple (gratuity and cover inclusive)

Follow the link in our Bio or visit www.matadora.ca to purchase tickets and for more information.

Menu
(To Share for 2)

Tabla
A sampling of our imported cheese & charcuterie, with olives, pickles & preserves, rosemary crackers.

Sevillan Salad
Roasted vegetable salad with house made dukkah, Macedonian feta, tahini and pomegranate.

Conquistadores
Jamon Serrano wrapped dates stuffed with Manchego cheese

Tortilla Española
Our creamier, cheesier twist on the traditional Spanish omelet. Typically simply potato, egg and onion, we’ve strayed away from the traditional with our own Matadora twist.

Andalusian Stew
Chorizo, pork, jamon, chickpea, saffron and tomato seasoned cocido style stew

Dessert
Dark Chocolate Paté with Cherries
Our classic spiced dark chocolate topped with Starlino Maraschino cherries

We hope to see you there!
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Kicking off the long weekend with our favourite things 🍊 🫒
Did you know Matadora has BC’s largest Spanish Vermouth selection? De Verdad!
With over 20 vermouths and counting, we love that so many of you share our passion for Spanish Vermouth culture.
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So much more than a martini mix-in, we love to enjoy our vermouth with an orange, and an olive, in a lovely vintage glass, and paired with our favourite Spanish bites.
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Matadora Tapas
Authentic Spanish Tapas
In the heart of Victorias Historic Chinatown 🪭
Open from 4 pm Wed-Sun
Happy Hour 4-5 pm & All Day Sunday.
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This one is for the Lovers (Of Anchovies) 🪭
Pintxo de Matrimonio
Cantabrian ‘00’ rated red Anchovy filet & white pickled anchovy boquerones, together in holy matrimony on grilled confit garlic panderosa bread.

It’s really good.
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Matadora Tapas
Authentic Spanish Tapas in the heart of Victorias Historic Chinatown.
Open from 4 pm Wed-Sun

¡Hasta Pronto!
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Matadora Board 💃🏻
Our premium imported Spanish Charcuterie & Cheese Board
3 different meats, 5 different cheeses, and all the accompaniments, it’s the perfect way to kick off a night at Matadora!
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Matadora Tapas
559 Fisgard St
Open 4-9 Wed-Sun
4-10 pm Fri/Sat
Authentic Spanish Tapas in the heart of Victoria’s historic Chinatown
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Templar 🪭
L’Arbre Mediterranean Gin, Esquimalt Vermouth, Green Chartreuse, Cucumber, lime, aromatic tinctures.
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Matadora Tapas
559 Fisgard St
Wed-Sun from 4 pm
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Piquillos Rellenos 🇪🇸
Goat cheese and sunflower seed stuffed piquillo peppers.
A long standing favourite amongst our guests!
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Matadora Tapas
Authentic Spanish Tapas
in the heart of Victoria’s Historic Chinatown. 🪭
Wed-Sun 4-9 pm Fri/Sat 4-10
Happy Hour 4-5 pm, 9 to Close & All Day Sunday!
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Salmorejo con Mariscos 💃🏻
Salmorejo is a very traditional tomato based Andalusian cold soup, we’re serving ours with Argentine shrimp and west coast octopus for a perfect tapa on a beautiful summer day.
On feature while it lasts!
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Matadora Tapas
Authentic Spanish Tapas
In the Heart of Victoria’s Historic Chinatown
Wed- Sun 4pm - 9pm, Fri/Sat 4pm-10pm.
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Feature Pintxo! 🇪🇸 🐟 🇵🇹
Confit garlic egg salad, Portuguese mackerel filet, and quail egg, on toasted Panderosa bread from .canada

Available while it lasts!

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Matadora Tapas
559 Fisgard St
Authentic Spanish Tapas
In the heart of Victoria’s Historic Chinatown
Wed- Sun 4-9 Fri/Sat 4-10
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Pulpo con Salsa Romesco 🐙
West coasted wild caught octopus ‘Galician style’, house made romesco, yellow potatoes, green.
A perfect chilled dish for these hot summer evenings
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Matadora Tapas
559 Fisgard St
Open Wed - Sun from 4pm
In the Heart of Victoria’s Historic Chinatown
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Gambas al Ajillo 🇪🇸
Wild caught Argentine prawns, sherry, garlic butter.
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Matadora Tapas
559 Fisgard St
Authentic Spanish Tapas & Cocktails in
the heart of Victoria’s Historic Chinatown
Wed - Sun 4 pm ‘til Late(ish)
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Our Tasting Menu for 2 is Back! Dinner for 2 $99 (total)

A showcase of some of our most popular items, to share.
Perfect for both first time and frequent visitors!
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Tabla de Entrada | Board to Begin Aceitunas y Quesos

Spanish Olives & Spanish Cheeses

Pan con Tomate
Classic crushed tomato & garlic on sourdough baguette

Alcachofas Aliñadas
Spanish marinated artichoke conserva, roasted red pepper

Conquistadores
Jamón wrapped, manchego stuffed dates

Tortilla Española
Our creamy Basque twist on the traditional Spanish omelet.
Egg, cheese, potato, onion.

Gambas Al Ajillo
Wild caught Argentine shrimp, sherry, garlic butter, baguette

Patatas Bravas
Roasted yellow potato, smoky tomato sauce, confit garlic aioli

Chorizo a la Sidra
Spanish chorizo cooked in BC apple cider, bread.

Basque Cheesecake or Dark Chocolate Paté
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Matadora Tapas
559 Fisgard St
In the heart of Victoria’s Historic Chinatown
Open Wed-Sun
4pm ‘til Close
Happy Hour 4-5 pm Daily & All Day Sunday
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Spritz season has arrived, and we have two lovely signature spritzes to keep you refreshed all summer long.

Veerle’s Spritz - Our Chef/Owner Veerle’s (pronounced ‘Vair-Lah’) special drink, Esquimalt Kina Salal, Korean Black Raspberry wine, lemon, soda fill. Bonus points if you say her name right!

Rosado Spritz - Lustau Rosé Vermouth, Starlino Elderflower Vermouth, St.Germain, Cava Brut, soda, orange. 🍊

So refreshing, and delicious! Which one are you sipping?

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Matadora Tapas
559 Fisgard St
Located in the heart of Victoria’s Historic Chinatown.
Wed- Sun from 4 pm
Authentic Spanish Tapas, inspired Cocktails, BC’s largest Spanish Vermouth selection, conservas, pintxos y más!
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What’s better than a Sevillan Streetcar?🍋
Three Sevillan Streetcars! 💃🏻
Una para todas 🪭
Esquimalt dry white vermouth, Spanish brandy, elderflower, lemon, moorish spice.
¡Salud!
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Matadora Tapas in the Heart of Victorias Historic Chinatown at 559 Fisgard St
Wed - Sun from 4 pm
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!Salud! 🍻
Our favourite Spanish beer has landed at Matadora just in time for Father’s Day!
Join us for an Alhambra tomorrow for All Day Happy Hour Sundays.
What better way to celebrate Dad than $2 off Beer All Day, paired all your favourite Spanish Tapas!
¡Nos Vemos Mañana!
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Call 250-380-2911 for reservations
We are located at 559 Fisgard St in the heart of Victoria’s Historic Chinatown.
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Espárragos Blancos 🪭
El Navarrico white asparagus conserva, quail egg, kewpie, chili crisp, micros.
We love the elegance and flavour of the premium imported tinned vegetables coming out of Navarra, Spain, the leaders in organic Spanish farming. In fact, the region is a designated IGP with El Navarrico creating conservas since 1960. That’s quality we can stand behind!
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Matadora Tapas is located at 559 Fisgard St.
Open from 4 pm Wed-Sun
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La Zarzuela 🪭
Named for the famed horse racing track of Spain 🐎
& inspired but the refreshing drinks at the races!

Rye whiskey, Casa Mariol Vermut Negro, cherry, lemon, mint, soda
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Matadora Tapas is Open
from 4pm Wed-Sun at 559 Fisgard St.
Nestled in the heart of Victorias Historic Chinatown
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Astobiza Negroni 🪭
Our friends at family owned and operated Astobiza Winery in Basque Country have a passion side project creating both a Vermouth & Gin from botanicals harvested right on their estate. Despite its small production, they’ve both been awarded ‘Worlds Best Semi-Dry Vermouth’ & ‘Best Spanish London Dry’ respectively at the world gin awards in past years.

The complexity and uniquely Basque flavours make this a very special and particularly delicious Negroni indeed.
Don’t take our word for it though, taste it for yourself!
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Veerle’s Spritz 🍋 💃🏻
Esquimalt Kina Salal, Korean Black Raspberry Wine, lemon, soda.
Our Chefs most requested ‘little something something’ so we made it official!
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