Matador

The Matador serves fresh Tex-Mex cuisine and premium tequilas in an inviting, social atmosphere with amber lighting and unique, hacienda-inspired décor.

When to Go: The Matador's happy hours (4pm-6pm and 10pm-1am) make it a great place to dine before or after visiting one of Ballard's music venues.

The Matador's happy hours (4pm-6pm and 10pm-1am) make it a great place to dine before or after visiting one of Ballard's music venues.

Reliable Mexican favorites star on the menu at this popular spot that's more lounge than restaurant. The Matador also offers inventive dishes with deluxe ingredients and peppery spices. Enjoy a bowl of chunky chili or be more adventuresome… Read More

The Matador Restaurant Review: With its sexy vibe and intimate low lighting, you wouldn’t guess this lounge-restaurant was part of a local chain. The menu offers inventive Tex-Mex dishes and first-rate cocktails. Starters are sharable, such as the grilled, stuffed jalapeño peppers; mushrooms sautéed in white wine and chipotle-garlic butter; and butternut squash quesadillas filled with...

The Scene
A longhorn skull above the main bar, lavish metal artifacts on the walls and antique light fixtures hanging from the ceiling give this small triangular room a big dose of...

The Matador serves fresh Tex-Mex cuisine and premium tequilas in an inviting, social atmosphere with amber lighting and unique, hacienda-inspired décor.