Matador Ballard

Update: If the truth about how people are treated makes you uncomfortable, direct your discomfort at the behavior—not the person exposing it! Tried calling multiple times to place a takeout order, but no one answered. I love the food here, but the lack of phone service makes it hard to support regularly. So I came in person to order. After waiting nearly an hour for a simple salad order—placed at 10:24 and promised within 10–15 minutes—I returned at the exact time it was supposed to be ready, only to find no receipt, no food at the table, and no communication from staff. I had already been seated for 20 minutes without being offered water or acknowledged. When I finally received the order, it was missing to-go silverware—basic essentials for a takeout meal. This experience reflects a complete lack of professionalism and courtesy, especially toward a solo diner who came in ready to be a regular customer. After a long day at work, I was really looking forward to my Chop Chop Salad. Unfortunately, when I got home and opened it, I realized there was not nearly enough dressing to cover the salad. As you can see from the photos, a large portion of it was left dry—even after using the entire container provided. I’ve enjoyed your food in the past, but this was a disappointing experience after a long day. I hope in the future more dressing can be included with to-go orders, especially with full-size salads like this one.

The host at the entrance was not pleasant to talk to. Our waitress was just going through the formalities of asking us. Water and a simple ask to get hot sauce took close to 10 min. Food was fine but the management needs to audit the staff and how they are treating customers.

I’ve had consistently amazing experiences at Matador Mexican Restaurant! The entire team creates such a welcoming and fun atmosphere. Bri especially deserves a big shoutout—her friendly service and attention to detail always stand out. Griffin, David Gomez, Nate (with the unforgettable blue eyes) always make sure my friends and I have a good time, Jacob is the best always greets me and makes me feel welcomed. Jamie brings great energy every time. Luisa is a total sweetheart who really pays attention to the little things, and Zane’s leadership and team spirit clearly keeps everything running smoothly. Great food, great people—I can’t recommend Matador enough!

We went on a Saturday evening for dinner. It wasn’t busy; there were a lot of empty tables. We got a wall booth for two, but it had a small table. We ordered Sangrias, Coconut Shrimp for appetizer, and the Matador Bowl and Enchilada for main. The drink was good, a lot of ice but still tasted nice. Shrimps were well-cooked and had a great flavor. The bowl was delicious as well, good quantity on the main dish. The interior had great ambience, very cozy with perfect lighting, fire pits and candles. The service could use a little improvement. We had to wait for longer than usual to get served.

The food during Happy Hour (4-7) is delicious! The quesadillo's and the nachos are an amazing deal. I've had the steak quesadillo a few times and it's been consistently excellent. The nachos are packed with toppings and will be perfect for a group of 3 - 4. The ambiance inside is beautiful or you can sit outside and enjoy things there.

Came here for dinner and had a great time! The vibes are cool and the service was excellent. I ordered the Baja fish tacos plate with the house margarita and it was delightful!

What an amazing experience this was! We were greeted by the wonderful Louisa, who was so friendly, kind and had us smiling within the first few seconds! Our server was Karen and she was an absolute blast and so fun! It felt like neither of them were going through the motions of the job and were really engaged with us. This is so rare to find! We were already impressed with the hospitality in the front of the house and the food happened to be the cherry on top. I don’t know what they are doing in the back but they are MAKING it happen. The food was insanely good and portions were reasonably sized. It didn’t feel like there were any shortcuts taken with the quality of the food. You can definitely expect us to return frequently and for this to be at the top of our list when we have out-of-town visitors!

Just wrapped up a really great dinner at Matador. Our server Karen was really great and attentive as well as the manager Jacob. We enjoyed the nice chats with both of them. The food was also excellent. Everything was delicious and flavorful. We got a Matador Bowl and the Agave Chicken wrap - highly recommend to anybody coming. We’ll absolutely be coming back.

One of the better happy hours out there! Most famously known for their grande nachos, which are $7. Add $3.50 for most protein and $5 for marinated steak. I happen to see the menu advertising free nachos if you download their app so I did - basically $7 discount since the protein surcharge is not included. We also got the guacamole dish for $7 which also had 2 different types of salsa. I think just go for the nachos because one order is more than enough to feed 2 people. When we saw the plate, no kidding. This is on top of complimentary chips and salsa. We pretty much paid $12+tax+tip for 2 dishes which is very hard to beat for happy hour or even just a meal in Seattle these days, and we had leftovers of the nachos. It was not too busy Monday 5:30pm, just know that happy hour is 4-6pm for the earlier times.

My family and I didn't even make it past the front door. A blonde hostess denied my mother (who is visiting from out of town) entry because they required to see her ID--without offering any clear reason or explanation. When we asked for clarification, not even the manager could explain why this was necessary just to dine. We were left feeling nothing but discriminated against. It was an uncomfortable and humiliating experience. There are valid reasons why someone may not want to share private identification, especially when it's not related to payment or alcohol. But being turned away at the door for simply not handing over personal info--without any explanation--is unacceptable. This was not just inconvenient--it was offensive. Restaurants should be welcoming, not judgmental or invasive. We won't be returning, and I would caution others--especially families and visitors--about this establishment's disturbing policies and lack of accountability.

A quick errand run in Ballard turned into a full-blown quest to survive the parking madness, find a killer late lunch, and secure a well-deserved Marg....enter Matador! This area of Ballard requires patience for parking. There's a small paid lot across the street and another next to the restaurant, but with the sheer volume of restaurants and cars crammed into one area, you'll probably do a few laps in the one-way-street labyrinth. Bring your game face or better yet, just Uber. Once inside, the place is a total vibe. Intricate ironwork decor is everywhere (apparently crafted by one of the owners himself), adding to the cool, rustic aesthetic, more so Spanish Spain Vibes than Mexican. Next time, we're snagging seats at the end of the bar near the door because there's a cozy little fireplace situation happening there. We landed right in that golden hour transition between late lunch, happy hour (which, by the way, has a killer menu), and dinner. Solid, solid Mexican food. My husband's Matador Quesadillas were next-level definitely an upgraded version of the classic. That garlic crema was absolutely unreal, they should put it on everything. My Matador Bowl with Chorizo was a hefty portion, super flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. The Margs? Fantastic. They know what they're doing here. My strawberry pomegranate margarita for Margarita Day was just delicious, not too sweet, slightly salty, and made with incredibly smooth tequila. Definitely the kind of drink that goes down a little too easily. The only slight buzzkill........We thought the chips and salsa were complimentary... until the bill arrived with a sneaky $2.50 charge. Not a dealbreaker, but a heads-up would've been nice. That said, we'd still pay for it again because the salsa is fantastic, it had this nice roasted fresh, homemade flavor. Definitely some of the best we've had. Guess it's just a sign of the times with inflation hitting everything, even the once-free chips and salsa aren't safe! Also, the 20% auto-grat with no option to adjust was a bit of a surprise, what if we want to tip more? Don't get me wrong, we're all for recognizing hardworking hospitality staff, so happy to pay for it. But it's always nice to have a choice. Service was a little stretched thin on this visit, our bartender was also running the door, and while our server greeted us promptly, placing our order took a bit longer than expected. Would we come back? Absolutely. There aren't a ton of spots the other side of the bridge in Seattle serving up Mexican food with this level of quality and freshness. Plus, that happy hour is worth the trip alone. Next time, we're coming in an Uber, sit by that fireplace, order more margs and extra garlic crema.

The happy hour was a great deal from 4-6 pm. I enjoyed the carnitas and fish tacos. The guac, salsa, and chips were also worth. The nachos are a really big plate so I would only recommend getting them if they are being shared between a few people especially if other sides are being ordered. I also enjoyed the decor and overall dining experience. We were also served our food pretty quickly. I definitely want to go back and try their drinks next time.

Matador kills the happy hour game. For real. My friend and I have been going for the $7 nachos for years! Last night we tried the fish tacos and they were crisped to perfection with a really smoky chipotle aioli on top. Delicious. Also love that they put some guacamole on there as well. Never disappoints. Sorry for the dark photo, the lighting in there is the perfect date night ambiance. We got seated within 10 minutes of arriving and food was out in another 15. This might be the best Matador location honestly.

The ambiance here is great and so is the staff!! The nachos are so tasty, and loaded up, there's a bunch of them! They also have a non alcoholic mint drink that was quite delicious as well. Really loved it here

A great Mexican restaurant to eat at! Heads up, parking can be terrible and expensive. There are some free 2 hour parking spots, but it's a bit of walking to the restaurant. I had their enchiladas divorciadas ($18.5), which was pretty good! Portioning was good and the pricing seemed reasonable. The sauce on the enchiladas was very tasty and the chicken was well cooked. They give chips and salsa on the house and it was good as well. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Very nice lightning and can be a place for a date, an occasion, or even just to hangout. There's plenty of seating here. The service was good. Server was attentive and helpful and the food didn't take long to make. If I'm around Ballard, I would definitely come back here!

This place was poppin' even at around 9 or 10PM on a weeknight, and the ambiance is great. There's a bar area with plenty of sports playing, and the restaurant itself is pretty big. I tried their carnitas enchiladas, which I really enjoyed. Their passionfruit margarita was really tasty & refreshing. Our server was really nice, and actually put us in the separate back area where it was quieter for conversation. Really cool place to eat with quality food that opens late even on weekdays.

Pros: the food is really good, and I especially like the dip for the free(!) chips. Cons: it's very dark after the sun goes down :( I very much enjoyed our fajitas (the steak was a little hard to bite through) and our flight of sauces (the black beans were SO good!). There was plenty of food, though I think I've been to slightly cheaper Mexican restaurants. Overall, would generally enjoy coming here, but maybe for lighting. I don't love parking in this area at all :/

Came on a Friday night around 8 PM and there was a 30 minute wait but were able to snag a seat at the bar. Quality of food is not exceptional, but cocktails and large portions were pretty good. Really loud and busy environment.

My friends and I love coming here for their happy hour! It's one of the best happy hour spots in Seattle just because their food is always solid. We always get nachos to share and I also enjoy their brussels sprouts, black bean dip, quesadilla, and their free chips and salsa! I would avoid their happy hour drinks because it's not cheaper than just ordering a regular drink. The place is always really clean and I love the dim lighting and decor of the restaurants. Their bathrooms are always clean too. We usually go with a big party and the servers are always attentive. We get seated pretty quickly too.

The food here is absolutely amazing. I have no idea how this only received 3.8 stars this is a five star upscale casual dining blend with fantastic flavor profiles. The ambience is great as well. Our server was helpful and provided great tips for places to see around town. We loved the chips, salsa, guacamole, fajitas, and tacos.

Came here for dinner and had a great time! The vibes are cool and the service was excellent. I ordered the Baja fish tacos plate with the house margarita and it was delightful!

Review about the To-go service: I have ordered to go here a couple of times now and as the quality of food and the menu is fantastic, the consistency of the orders is sometimes faulty. One of my favorite things to get is the fried tacos. But in this to go order, they only put two fry tacos in the to go container when I have ordered previously there is usually 3 tacos included. Unfortunately, this time they only included 2. I do enjoy the food here, but the inconsistency is an issue.

I decided to check out Matador after looking at picture after picture of delicious nachos. I have a weakness for nachos, especially when the chips are fresh and the toppings are on point. Matador also has a great selection of tequilas and mezcal. I couldn't finish the margarita or the nachos (so big!), but both were outstanding. Can't wait to come back!

The food is delicious. I ordered Dip Flight it is certainly worth every bite. All the three dips were well decorated and very tasty. Matador bowl is another tasty dish. It is more than enough i quantity. The interior is dark and a bit noisy. The staff is nice. The service was slow. But that gives you time to chat. There is a wait time and no reservations. (They lost a star for that)

Matador Ballard was a great experience. We got a table outside within minutes of arriving. The poor server seemed stretched thin... I didn't see anyone else helping them. They still had a great attitude and they were super helpful (fantastic earrings too)!!! I got the jalapeño cucumber margarita. It was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. It was refreshing and cool. I was hoping to try out the sweet corn queso, but they were already sold out for the day. I got the Baja fish tacos... so good!!! The Serrano slaw and chipotle mayo brought this dish home! The bean and rice were delicious too! Great meal, great service!

Very pleasantly surprised coming here. We were looking for food after 10pm and saw they had nachos; absolutely did not disappoint. We got chicken nachos and a ginger tamarind margarita. Every single staff member we interacted with was incredibly affable, indicating a healthy working culture. When we got our nachos, my boyfriend asked for hot sauce, and our server asked "what kind?" Simultaneously, I said "cholula" while he said "tapatio." I quickly said "Oh, tapatio - tapatio is fine." But she still brought out both :') Really reasonable happy hour prices. Highly recommend. Will definitely be coming back for their other unique drinks and entrees.

Came back to Matador for lunch on a Sunday. The weather was nice so we sat outside on the patio. We have to get the black bean dip every time we come! It's so good and the perfect starter. We also got the nachos with the chorizo. It was huge! Definitely good to get for sharing. The chorizo was so flavorful. I also got the mango shrimp salad which was a good light lunch. Our server was very attentive and checked in on us a few times which was nice.

Came here for Seattle Restaurant Week and got dinner for $35. For this set we choose the matador quesadilla w carnitas -- the meat was so tender and flavorful. Our entree was the mango steak tacos. These came with rice and beans and were super filling. The dessert was churros and unfortunately they were super crumbly, not really like a churro. We also tried the fish tacos outside of SRW and this delicious. The fish was super crispy and all the components worked really well together. The service was quick. The music was a bit loud but overall good vibes.

Drinks here are awesome & service is always quick even if we don't have a reservation! Also in a great location

Solid 4-star place. Stellar location, good vibes inside, decent drinks and food. I did not love the size of the street tacos, and they were presented weirdly. But they were tasty. Will be back for the margaritas.

Hands down the best nachos in the entire area!! My wife and I try nachos all the time and rarely does anyone come close to the deliciousness of Matador nachos. Not to mention the best value and size for your money. Always fresh ingredients, crunchy tortillas and loaded with cheese and toppings. Not to mention their drinks are pretty darn tasty as well!

The vibe was nice, and although we didn't have a reservation, we were seated quickly in the bar area. If you're a fan of Tex-Mex, this could be the place for you, but it wasn't really to my taste. I ordered pork enchiladas with beans and rice, but they got my order wrong, and I didn't realize until I was almost halfway through. Both the rice and beans were very dry. I usually hate wasting food, but unfortunately, I couldn't finish it. The meat lacked flavor, and it felt like the waiter was trying to rush us out as quickly as possible.

Great food, lovely atmosphere, fab drinks ... what's not to love?Wish they would open in Edmond's though...

Their happy hour food prices are amazing and a friend and I stopped in to take share a plate of nachos and have a beer. Zane was our server and he was FABULOUS - extremely engaging and professional and we were well taken care of. We had a great experience - thank you!

The happy menu at Matador is the best value for food that you can find in Seattle, and they have HH every day! The nachos are enough to feed a whole table, and every table we walked past had ordered them. The rest of HH menu is also quite varied and contains options from brussels sprouts to street tacos. Our server was also very nice even though they were quite busy handling 8 or so tables on their own.

Ballard is a notable, cute area. I liked this area the most out of the entire city for some reason. The weather was perfect, and walking around was nice. They have so many restaurant options here that it was hard to pick one, but we ended up in here. So glad I ordered the food. Shrimp salad in vinagrette--- 5/5 . It was SO good. I dunno what it was but it was light, refreshing, flavorful, and shrimp was also seasoned and cooked perfectly. Steak dish- 4/5 stars. Trio dip- 5/5 stars. It has bean dip and cheese dip that were very good. The place is nice and classy. A great date spot or cute to come with a group of girls.

Ambled in here just after 10PM following a concert at the Sunset Tavern. The place looked like the only place open for the weeknight. It was a pretty cool atmosphere. It wasn't very busy, and the service was OK. We were pleased to find a late night HH menu full of $10-12 margs, and small plates between $6-20. I can't remember of the nachos were $7 or $10 and an additional $3 or so for meat, but turned out they were such a huge order! I'm not usually a chorizo nacho person but for some reason it sounded good and these nachos did not disappoint! There was a good amount of fairly evenly dispersed toppings. The mezcal margs were really good and pretty strong. This was a great place to wind down after the show, good deals, I definitely recommend!

Great happy hour selection of food and drink. Nachos were huge. Service was great, and street tacos were awesome too. 21 plus

Stopped into Matador for a quick drink while walking around the Ballard area. Since it was midday (around brunch) there were tables open, and we were able to get seated right away. The restaurant itself is quite dark, with a bunch of booths & wooden tables.. It doesn't really fit the brunch vibe. It looks like it's be a really cool vibe at night though. Our server was really sweet, but she was very busy. She mentioned that she was taking care of the entire restaurant and kept apologizing for the slow service. We were fine! We only had drinks since we had a full day of eating ahead of us. We did order chips & guac, and salsa came out as well. I ordered myself a blackberry habanero margarita - I liked it but wished it was spicier! I love my drinks spicy. Looking at these other reviews by fellow Yelpers, I think we missed out by not ordering any food! Hopefully we'll get to return to try them next.

I don't see how I couldn't go 5 stars as this place covers all the bases. The ambiance is quite classy and is bigger than their old location which was only a half block away. I was greeted very quickly in my last visit and the server explained to inhabitants on the menu that I had questions about. And as always the food was very high quality and well prepared. I simply got the 2 steak tacos lunch with beans and rice and loved every bite.

Came in with my sister on a Friday night and we were sat outside within ten minutes of arriving. The service was pretty quick and our server was super friendly. Can't say this is the best Mexican I've ever had, but it's a fun vibe, the drinks are good, and it's in a great location. We weren't there for their happy hour this time but I've been before and it's a great deal, so definitely worth checking that out.

I came here during their happy hour (4-6pm and 10pm-close daily) which includes food that is around the $6-7 price-point with add-ons for an additional price. There are multiple Matador locations across the greater Seattle area and they also have locations in Portland, Boise, and Charleston. We started off our meal with complimentary chips and salsa which were so addicting! The chips were salty with a good sprinkle of salt and the chips had the perfect level of spice. We ordered the quesadilla with chorizo ($6) and the grande nachos ($7) with marinated steak ($5). The quesadilla was nice and cheesy with a good portion of meat. The nachos were delicious! Like others have mentioned, the portion size was HUMONGOUS with tons of meat, cheese, and other toppings. We kept eating and it still felt like we weren't making a dent; we couldn't finish and had plenty to take home. For drinks I ordered the cadillac margarita ($12) which was really good. My only complaint is that they don't have any drinks on their happy hour menu. Other than that, this is one of the better happy hours in Seattle.

Food was not that great for the price point, the rice was greasy and the beans were over salted. Service at the bar top was just fine. Not terrible but not great by any means. The bartender was nice but never once said thank you to me when I paid or as I left, which was pretty shocking to me because it's just standard politeness-especially in a hospitality setting. Drinks were good, and the character/ambiance of the restaurant is nice.

Matador is THE happy hour place to go to. I truly have not had a negative experience and it's the perfect place for a date night or group of friends. We came around 10pm and it was already super busy so it took a bit to get seated but the staff were all really friendly. Once we ordered, we started off with complimentary chips and salsa and it was so good. We ordered the brussels sprouts ($6) and grande nachos with carnitas ($10) which were both on the happy hour menu. Let me start off by saying... the portions are HUGE. They truly are not joking when they say GRANDE nachos. The chips were piled on high and there was so much meat. The guac and pico de gallo also tasted really fresh. The brussels sprouts were also good as it had a good amount of balsamic on it. You truly cannot beat the atmosphere or prices of Matador. Even on a Monday night, you'd think it was a weekend with how busy it was. Highly recommend coming here for good food and a good time!

Came in around 5:30p on a Wednesday night. First time we've been here - the food smelled good while walking by, and the restaurant looked inviting so we decided to stop in. Sadly, we experienced the worst service I've had in a long time. The hostess and whoever sat us down were nice - then our server came and everything went downhill from there. Definitely a busy night, despite that I don't expect to wait 45 mins for our server to address us after we ordered nachos, or to have to ask for tableware/napkins so we can eat said appetizer. The nachos weren't good either - burnt, excessively oily, and way too salty. Never even got a chance to order food. Finally, when our server made her way back to our table 45 mins later - she asked if we wanted a box for our burnt nachos. Yes, that's correct - no ask of whether we want to order drinks or food after waiting 45 mins. Apparently she thought we just wanted nachos for dinner? No apology for the long wait time. No ask of whether we would like anything else - which I feel should have been obvious? We obviously said no and told her we'd like our check so we could go to one of the many other restaurants close by. She then sat there with a smug look on her face, standing there silently at our table, while we paid. Finally - I asked her how her night was going to try to remove the awkward silence to which she mumbled something about debating whether she should have come in to work today. First impressions are everything and can't say I'd go out of my way to go back.

Love this place. I always go for the grande nachos with some sort of meat on top. Good, nice service. Lighting is a little dark though. I saw an older couple have to turn on their phone flashlight to see the menu. Drinks were ok; every time I've gotten drinks it doesn't blow me away but I really enjoy the food here

Came back here because my sister in law loves this place. I wasn't happy with food or service. The waitress kept saying Yo, Bro and My friend. Our order got mixed up with another table's order. My shrimp ceviche had maybe a shrimp and a half total. With lots of jalapeños. Beer was good at least. Their vibe is really fun but don't come here for food.

Got here at 12:35 after an event on a recommendation, and they're supposed to take food orders until 1245am. We were very obviously - on purpose - ignored until 12:50 *after being seated* and THEN told "it's drinks only." Only ever had bad experiences here and this one takes the cake. Told to go to McDonalds and food luck. Wow. Never coming back.

I tried out Matador during Happy Hour and the menu is on point. If you are looking for great food options this is it. I tried the nachos that were generously portioned for sharing and the fish tacos that were so flavorful! I haven't tried anything I don't like!

Looking for some nutriment following a wine tour Matador was in the area and hadn't been hit yet. About a 10-minute wait on a decent Saturday night wasn't bad. Even scored and outdoor seat. Matador is a miniature chain with several locations, including Oregon and Idaho. This Matador has a tavern look to it, there is a fair amount of indoor booth and counter seating as well as of course outdoor seating. It's right on the Ballard Ave. stretch making it a popular choice. Getting right to it, started with some chips and salsa which was pretty good and the Queso Con Chorizo. The creamy habanero sauce was very good. I even asked for a little bit more for my entree. So, I recommend this starter if you have no dairy restrictions. I don't have Steak often and it had been a while. I went with the Carne Asada chili seasoned Ribeye. It was very good. Juicy and well-seasoned. The Mexican black beans and Chile rice that accompanied it were good too. Waitstaff and hostesses were all pleasant. Unless you're very particular about your Mexi food, I'd recommend Matador.

Came here a bit late on a Saturday evening and it was quite crowded! However we were able to sit outside right away and luckily it was a warm evening in October. They started us off with some delicious chips and homemade salsa! I love getting free food! I had the Paloma for my cocktail and they definitely specialize in tequila here so it's great for margarita fans. I enjoyed the Paloma! For a starter my BF and I shared the cheese dip. It was quite good and comes with ground beef. For my entree I had the braised pork carnitas. It was huge! I couldn't even eat half of it but it was soo good. They also include your choice of corn or flour tortillas. The rice and sauces were excellent and the meat was very flavorful! Overall I had a good experience here and would definitely make a return trip to try more of their dishes.

I'm first generation Mexican and I ADORE this place!!! Everyone who works there is so nice and engaging, food is impeccable, service is so quick, insane happy hour w huge portions, beautiful inside -- what more could a girl want?

This place is my go to happy hour place! Staff is super friendly and attentive and the food and drinks are amazing. The place is perfectly dim and it has such a cozy vibe. For food, I always get their happy hour street tacos and grande nachos. Unfortunately, they don't have a happy hour drink menu but the super reasonable food prices make up for it! They serve the biggest loaded nachos I've ever seen and it's such a good dish to order for the table and only $7!! I usually get this as a starter for 4-6 people and we can never finish it. I highly recommend this place for group happy hour or date night! They have an extensive food menu and you'll be leaving happy and full

I have nooo idea why I waited so long to finally check out The Matador. Now, my only regrets are that I didn't go sooner (and that I don't live closer). Luckily, I have family in Ballard so at least I have the excuse to go again. This particular visit was on a Monday night and we were looking for someplace to get a quick cocktail after an event. Cocktail late on a Monday night? Seems like one of those things that's a great idea (but not so easy to accomplish). We tried a nearby cider spot but they were just closing, so we wandered up to The Matador and quickly found a seat at their beautiful bar. Wow, this place is gorgeous! The colors and lighting are intimate and subdued. Would be a wonderful place for a date night. We ordered our drinks (i had a tasty watermelon margarita which I'm now obsessed with re-creating at home), enjoyed some banter with their fabulous and friendly bartender, and all in all enjoyed a pretty nice end to a busy Monday. Can't wait to go back and try their food next time. Oh and they have a late night happy hour that starts at 10pm (even on Mondays)!

Another happy Happy Hour customer! Fast & friendly service, dined outside in the patio seating. Enjoyed grilled jalapeño's stuffed w/ goat cheese & wrapped in bacon, nachos topped w/ chorizo & a side of chips-n-guac. No beverages tonight but in the past we've had tasty frosty concoctions!

This is a regular spot for my partner and I. We love the happy hour drinks and food, the tacos specifically they're 10/10 for the price. Their service really pleasantly surprised me. We went in an hour before close one time and the waitress that took about 20 minutes to come to our table was so apologetic and gave us a free dessert for the inconvenience! It was the brownie with the ice cream-delicious. The music could be better, it ranges from rap to stuff like Taylor Swift which is a VERY weird choice of music for a Latin restaurant.

Been on the lookout for some solid Mexican food and Matador's Happy Hour menu does the job. We got nachos to share between 3 people and a plate of street tacos each -- nachos and quesadilla both just $6 and 3 tacos for $5! It's not mind-blowing, authentic Mexican food but it's good enough, especially when you're really there for the happy hour drink menu. Matador's interior decor makes for a super fun, lively bar vibe and it's nestled in a cute Ballard neighborhood, right next to the Salt & Straw for ice cream after drinks!