Matador Tacoma

Love Matador! Whether it’s happy hour or not, the drinks and food are always on point. I love the rotating seasonal cocktail and plate options and the atmosphere is consistently a vibe. It’s a great spot to meet up with friends or just enjoy a night out. Definitely one of my go-to places but parking in the area can sometimes be rough.

— Toddy Ambitious

My friends and I loved this place. The food was Mexican but it had its own unique spin to the dishes. The ambiance had my favorite kind of design, rustic and chill. It was also neat how we felt a sense of privacy in our booth though there was people all around us. Drinks were also good.

— Jeremy Snyder

Went for happy hour, and got all the yummy margs! Drinks are plentiful and delicious. Not the bestest margaritas but they’ll do! Didn’t get a pic of all our drinks because we were thirsty, and they were chilled to perfection. Got the dip flight appetizer and it was wonderful! Must order are the quesobarria tacos!!! They come in a plate of three standalone!! They’re cooked perfectly crispy on the outside with melted cheese inside! Staff and service were great! Super friendly and very attentive to our beverage needs! Only complaint, as it gets busy, it does get loud in the space. I was feeling like I had to speak louder than normal so my friends would hear me.

— Misha Averill

Favorite date night spot for us. The low-light, moody atmosphere is perfect. They also have heated outdoor seating, which is great if there’s a wait. The habanero shrimp is a must - save the sauce and use it on the carne asada… unreal. I order it every time. Service has always been attentive and consistent.

— Kristina Gach

Went for lunch with my mother and had my go-to street tacos and the grande nachos with ground beef and we both sat by the fire and took in the amazing decor and ambiance of the place. I’d been to the Ballard Seattle location many times but not in downtown Tacoma. Parking is very easy and was a non issue. Great location with a historic vibe up on the bluff with some great views around the corner!

— MaQuade Eastham