Matador Restaurants

FREE NACHOS, ANYONE?! 👀

Now that we have your attention, did you know that when you sign up for our Thanx loyalty account you receive a FREE order of Grande Nachos? Plus $20 off when you spend $200 between all visits! No cost to sign up, just perks!

Click the link in our bio to join and we’ll see you soon for those free nachos ;)

Who needs surf and turf when you have shrimp and melon?! 🍉🍤

With grilled marinated shrimp, pineapple-cilantro vinaigrette, cucumber slices, arugula, queso fresco, and toasted almonds, this makes for the perfect summer salad ☀️

Winner, winner, Chicken Chimichanga dinner! 🍴

This crispy fried burrito with braised chicken, black bean queso, Monterey jack and cheddar cheese served with chile-achiote rice, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, guacamole and habanero sauce will chimi-charm your taste buds.

Here for a limited time!

You cant buy happiness, but you can buy tequila, and that’s kind of the same thing.
Celebrate with your favorite tequila aficionados in ONE WEEK for National Tequila Day! 💫

We will have an exclusive drink menu featuring Código Blanco and Código Matador Private Reserve Reposado - straight or in our Scratch Margarita.

Can’t wait to see you!

With cured salmon, English cucumber, serrano slaw, mango-pineapple salsa, chipotle mayo on flour tortillas, these seasonal Grilled Salmon Tacos are the reel deal 🎣

🌽 ITS CORN! A big lump with k***s, it has the juice (it has the juuuuice) 🌽

Can you image a more beautiful thing than our seasonal Mexican Street Corn? With chipotle mayonnaise, cotija, cilantro, chipotle garlic salt and lime, these fried corn cobs will have you singing 🎵 “I can tell you all about it, I mean look at this thing!” 🎵

July’s Tequila feature of the month is kiiiiind of a big deal. Introducing the 2024 Código Matador Private Reserve Reposado!⁠
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For this release, founder Zak and his team traveled to the Código distillery to select three of their favorite barrels out of the massive Código aging houses for the Matador 2024 Private Reserve selections. Each of these selections has its own very unique flavor profile while still remaining true to the core Código juice. ⁠
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The strong alcohol-forward, bright citrus, and rustic agave-pepper notes found in the blanco are still present but are now tempered by the months spent in Código’s amazing selection of barrels. ⁠
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The bottles that came from these barrels are 100% unique to the Matador and when they are gone, they are gone, so make sure to try it while you can and don’t forget to visit us on National Tequila Day on July 24th for some exclusive cocktails featuring The Matador Private Reserve and more! ⁠
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July's Tequila feature of the month is kiiiiind of a big deal. Introducing the 2024 Código Matador Private Reserve Reposado!

For this release, founder Zak and his team traveled to the Código distillery to select three of their favorite barrels out of the massive Código aging houses for the Matador 2024 Private Reserve selections. Each of these selections has its own very unique flavor profile while still remaining true to the core Código juice.

The strong alcohol-forward, bright citrus, and rustic agave-pepper notes found in the blanco are still present but are now tempered by the months spent in Código’s amazing selection of barrels.

The bottles that came from these barrels are 100% unique to the Matador and when they are gone, they are gone, so make sure to try it while you can and don't forget to visit us on National Tequila Day on July 24th for some exclusive cocktails featuring The Matador Private Reserve and more!

Margs taste better with company 🥂
The first person you tag has to join you for happy hour at the Matador this weekend!🤷

Pork belly tacos: the reason diets have cheat days.

Try our seasonal Agave-Glazed Pork Belly Tacos with hot agave glaze, pickled red cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado crema, in griddled cheese flour tortillas. It's good thing cheat days here are weekdays and weekends.

April showers bring May Flautas. That's the saying, right?

With braised chicken, Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, romaine lettuce, avocado crema, pico de gallo, and salsa Maya, our Crispy Chicken Flautas have come just in time.

Whether you prefer tequila, whiskey or a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage, our seasonal drink menu has you covered!

The Chipotle Margarita with Gran Centenario blanco, triple sec, chipotle, lime, pineapple, and orange will put that extra pep in your step (and your taste buds). 🍊

You won't want to pass on this Whiskey Smash with Abasolo Ancestral Corn whiskey, Cointreau, lemon, mint, and aromatic bitters. 🥃

And last but certainly not least, the Sober Spritz offers the refreshing Ritual Zero Proof Aperitif, lemon, San Pelligrino Aranciata, and soda water. 🍋

Here for a limited time, so grab them while you can!

K so, you definitely need to try our brand new Sweet Corn Queso.

With sweet corn purée and kernels, chipotle, queso dip, cotija, and Tajin, this makes the perfect starter (or middeler, or ender...)

So we heard those 2000’s gaucho pants are coming back in style?? Yeah…we don’t know about that, but our Gaucho Bowl will ✨always✨ be in style. 🍴

It’s happy hour EVERY day at The Matador. Yup, even the weekends!

Joins us Sunday-Saturday from 4:00pm-7:00pm and 10:00pm-Close for insane deals like $7 Grande Nachos, tacos and more! What’s your favorite happy hour item?!

Where’s your go to spot?

🛋️ Booth
🪑 Table & chairs
🥃 Bar

Vote in the comments!

Teremana Tequila + Matador Guacamole… name a better duo, I’ll wait.

Join us this Sunday for our Cinco De Mayo celebrations with plenty of specials including the oh so delicious, Teremana Tequila. Enjoy it on the rocks or in your favorite margarita!

From the first sip to the last bite, every moment is infused with a captivating atmosphere. Let's feast with all our senses!

Nothing says patio season like some Coconut Shrimp Tacos and a refreshing margarita. Cheers!

Al Pastor is back and ready for you to indulge!

A little spicy twist on a classic slider never hurt anybody!

Sipping on sunshine even if the sun ain’t shining.

Try our new Strawberry-Basil Margarita from our seasonal menu while you can!🍓

Reminder: Our new fried tacos pair perfectly with a Top Shelf Margarita. Cheers!

This is the bowl you’ve been looking for.

A little sneak peek at some new menu items… We can’t wait for you to see what’s in store!

It’s giving patio season!

It’s that time again folks. Stop by to enjoy a Matador Margarita!

You can’t go wrong with a cheesy grilled quesadilla, especially when it’s on Happy Hour!

Happy hour is today from 4-6 & 10-close!

We love tequila as much as the next person, but sometimes we’re in the mood for a change.

Try our Pineapple Stone Sour made with Old Forester 86 bourbon for and switch it up this week!

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! 🍀

Here’s your bit of green! 🌮

Warm weekend weather calls for tacos and tequila on the patio! 🥃🌮

Matador was featured in a Tacoma News Tribune article highlighting late night eateries! Check it out: https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article264347876.html

Join us in the Mezcaleria room at our Ballard Matador from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, March 3rd for an educational party hosted by Ilegal Mezcal. Complementary tastings, cocktails, and appetizers while supplies last! Stop by for games, entertainment, refreshments, and an opportunity to learn about one of Mexico's most amazing agave spirits. Additional cocktails and food available for purchase.

Want to listen to live music at a pop-up show in our Ballard Ballroom on Saturday, February 19th? Like this post and tag a friend for a chance to win! Winners will get a DM from us in 24 hours! Event details: Show begins at 7:30pm in the ballroom above the Ballard Matador. Name of artists/bands will be released 36 hours prior to show.

TACOMA - we're looking for awesome people to join our team! Fill out our application on our website at https://matadorrestaurants.com/become-a-matador or drop off your resume.