Seattle, WA

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Taste Mexico Reimagined. The Matador uses all-natural ingredients only, and that includes our carne, pollo, carnitas and seafood. We source the freshest, in-season vegetables and fruits available.

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Seasonal Features

Chipotle mayonnaise, cotija, cilantro, Chile-garlic salt, lime, fried sweet corn cob. Add second cob for +4.5

Gluten-freeVegetarian

Served on flour tortillas with refried pinto beans & Mexican rice, Chile-seasoned ribeye*, cotija, pico de gallo, fresh grilled sweet corn esquites, crispy fried corn tortilla strips. Add third taco for $6

Blanco tequila, sautéed tail-on shrimp, garlic, cilantro, lime, Mexican rice, watermelon salad, toasted almonds

Gluten-free

Mix & Match Lunch

Available Monday to Friday, 11am-3pm. Soup, choice of salad, and choice of entree for $16!

Choice of Salad (House or Romaine), Soup (Chicken Tortilla), and Entrée (Quesadilla, Burrito, or Taco). Proteins: Chicken, Carnitas, Beyond Picadillo. Add guacamole and cilantro-lime sour cream +$3

Snacks + Starters

Creamy three-cheese queso, fresh guacamole, and refried pinto beans & cheese

Gluten-free

Refried pinto beans, queso dip, guacamole, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, garlic crema, green onions

Gluten-free

Cheddar, Monterey Jack, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream. Add protein +3.5 to +6

Gluten-free

Three corn tortillas, beef birria, Monterey Jack, onions, cilantro, birria jus

Gluten-free

Seared chipotle-seasoned Ahi tuna, ponzu, guacamole, shaved serrano, pickled red onions, sesame seeds, fried corn tostadas

Gluten-free

White onion, cilantro, tomatillo salsa, radish, cotija, and lime on corn tortillas. Choice of Carnitas, House Chorizo, Beyond Picadillo, Pork Al Pastor or Shredded Chicken

Gluten-free

Soups & Salads

Romaine Salad

$5.5 / $9.5

Cilantro-pepita dressing, toasted pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija, lime. Add protein +5 to +7

Gluten-freeVegetarian

Taco Salad

$15.5 - $19.5

Black beans, Monterey Jack, cotija, shredded lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, serrano vinaigrette, garlic crema, fried flour tortilla

Burger & Bowls

Mixed greens, pico de gallo, bacon, pickled red onions, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, chipotle mayo, chipotle-garlic salt seasoned French fries

Matador Bowl

$17.5 - $18.5

Mexican black beans & rice, cheese blend, serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, garlic crema, radish, fried tortilla strips. Choice of Sauces: roja, verde, habanero, or poblano crema

Gluten-free

Gaucho Bowl

$20.5 - $21.5

Sautéed peppers & onions, Mexican black beans & rice, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, pickled red onions

Gluten-free

Specialty Tacos

Two tacos on flour tortillas with refried pinto beans & rice. Add a third taco $6

Marinated grilled sirloin*, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, guajillo-garlic sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo

Grilled ribeye*, griddled cheese tortilla, chimichurri mayo, avocado, pickled red onions, cotija, cilantro

Enchiladas

Two enchiladas with Monterey Jack, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, refried pinto beans & rice. Add a third enchilada $4.

Medium sweet and tangy salsa verde, medium smoky salsa roja, slow braised chicken thigh, corn tortillas

Gluten-free

Rich roasted poblano crema, pineapple & chile-marinated pork, corn tortillas

Gluten-free

Burritos

Flour tortilla, Mexican black beans & rice, Jack & cheddar cheeses. Sides of serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, garlic crema. Cali Style – add French fries, avocado, and hot sauce +3

Entrees

Sautéed peppers & onions, Mexican black beans, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, flour or corn tortillas

Poblanos stuffed with Mexican rice, Monterey Jack cheese, tomatillo salsa served with Mexican black beans, poblano crema, garlic crema, pico de gallo, fried tortilla strips. Choice of Shredded Chicken, Carnitas, or Beyond Picadillo

Gluten-free

Grilled Carne Asada

$30.5 - $39.5

Street corn & leeks, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro, queso fresco, Mexican black beans & rice, flour or corn tortillas. Choice of Skirt Steak, Sirloin Bavette, or Wagyu Top Sirloin

Pork shoulder, Mexican black beans, Mexican black beans & rice, pico de Gallo, pickled red onion, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, choice of flour or corn tortillas

Agave-marinated grilled chicken, sautéed peppers, onions & corn, chile-achiote rice, saffron cream, cilantro

Gluten-free

Dessert

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