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  • The Matador - Portland N. Williams Ave

    The Matador - Portland N. Williams Ave

The Matador Ballard

5410 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seasonal Features
Soup and Salads
Pequenos (Small Plates & Shareables)
Grandes (Signature Dishes & Meals)
Take and Bake
Familia (Family Style Meals)
Beverages
Side & Adds

Featured Items

  • Take & Bake Nachos

    Legendary Matador Nachos - Tortilla chips, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream (gf/veg)

    $13.00
  • Burritos Ultimos

    9 layer burrito with Mexican black beans, achiote-chile rice, Monterey jack & Cheddar cheese, serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, wrapped in a 12" tortilla. Order it Cali-style and we'll add French fries, avocado and hot sauce.

    $18.50
  • Tortilla Chicken Soup

    Roasted chicken, fire roasted corn, avocado, tortilla strips, cotija, cilantro GF

    $6.00

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Seasonal Features

  • Birria Egg Rolls

    The ingredients of a quesabirria rolled into an egg roll and fried crispy. The birria egg rolls are topped with avocado crema and served with birria jus and chimichurri for dipping.

    $12.00
  • Rockfish Ceviche

    Rockfish cured in lime juice, and served on top of guacamole with sweet navel orange and spicy pickled jalapeno & Fresno chiles. The ceviche is finished with a sprinkle of tajin and micro greens.

    $13.00
    OUT OF STOCK
  • Pork Belly Tacos

    Crispy and tender pork belly served in a corn tortilla with griddled cheese and topped with salsa maya, avocado crema, pico de gallo, and micro greens.

    $18.00
  • Grilled Tiger Prawns

    Large tail-on tiger prawns grilled with zucchini, onions, and mini sweet peppers, and served with roasted garlic-jalapeno polenta, serrano slaw, and a cilantro chimichurri sauce.

    $25.00

Soup and Salads

  • Romaine Salad

    Crisp romaine lettuce dressed with a hearty and balanced cilantro pepita dressing and topped with a cherry tomato relish with roasted peppers and cilantro, cotija cheese and toasted pepitas. Served with a lime wedge.

    $9.00
  • Tortilla Chicken Soup

    Roasted chicken, fire roasted corn, avocado, tortilla strips, cotija, cilantro GF

    $6.00
  • Southwest Chop Salad

    This entrée salad includes 5 oz of grilled chicken or 4oz of our chile sautéed shrimp and is an entree size salad.

    $18.00
  • House Salad

    Our new Matador house salad is built on top of mixed greens and topped with hibiscus pickled onions, cucumber slices dusted with tajin, and a blistered cherry tomato relish with roasted peppers and cilantro. The salad will be served with the guests choice of agave vinaigrette, serrano vinaigrette, or ranch dressing.

    $9.00

Pequenos (Small Plates & Shareables)

  • Chips & Salsa

    $5.00
  • Matador Guacamole

    Orange-habanero salsa Maya, tomatillo salsa, pico, queso fresco, cilantro gf/veg

    $11.50
  • Matador Quesadilla

    Large flour tortilla filled with cheese and choice of protein, garlic crema, pepitas and cilantro; guac and cilantro lime sour cream

    $10.50
  • Quesabirria

    Three corn tortillas filled with jack cheese, roasted poblanos, braised beef birria, and white onions. Served with braising jus.

    $15.50
  • Black Bean Dip

    Black beans, habanero, garlic crema, tomatillo salsa, green onion (gf/veg)

    $10.00
  • Queso Con Chorizo

    Three-cheese house blend, fresh chorizo, creamy habanero sauce, topped with pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco (gf)

    $11.50
  • Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

    Bacon wrapped jalapenos, stuffed with garlic four cheese blend, served with ranch dressing (gf)

    $14.00
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    Crispy fried brussels sprouts, peppers & onions, lime, agave and cotija (gf/veg)

    $11.50
  • Haba Prawns

    Fiery creamy roasted habanero sauce over pan seared shrimp, garlic jalapeno polenta, topped with hibiscus pickled onions and cilantro (gf) Less spicy by choosing poblano crema or chile-garlic butter sauce

    $14.50
  • Dip Flight

    All of our favorite dips – Creamy three cheese queso, fresh guacamole, hearty black bean queso served with house chips and salsa. (gf)

    $15.50
  • Matador Bowl

    Achiote-chile rice, black beans, cheese blend, serrano slaw, crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, radish, tortilla strips, with your choice of sauce and protein.

    $17.50
  • Gaucho Bowl

    A new version of our popular Matador Burrito bowl. Grilled Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, or SW Veg over rice & beans and garnished with everything from our normal fajita set-up plate.

    $19.00

Grandes (Signature Dishes & Meals)

  • Burritos Ultimos

    9 layer burrito with Mexican black beans, achiote-chile rice, Monterey jack & Cheddar cheese, serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, wrapped in a 12" tortilla. Order it Cali-style and we'll add French fries, avocado and hot sauce.

    $18.50
  • Verde Carnitas Enchiladas

    Two enchiladas filled with our house made carnitas served with rice beans, pico, Guacamole, sour cream covered in our tart and tangy verde sauce

    $18.50
  • Habanero Chicken Enchiladas

    Two Enchilads filled with chicken thigh topped with our house made fiery hot habanero sauce served with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole.

    $16.50
  • Enchiladas Divorciadas

    Corn tortillas filled with Monterey jack cheese & slow braised chicken thighs, smothered in two sauces: mild sweet & tangy salsa verde & medium smoky salsa roja. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans

    $18.50
  • Shredded Beef Enchiladas

    Medium and smoky salsa roja, shredded braised beef birria, flour tortillas

    $19.50
  • Agave Chicken Wrap

    Agave marinated chicken breast, bacon, avocado, cilantro pepita dressing, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and cotija wrapped in a large tortilla, served with seasoned French fries.

    $17.00
  • Carne Asada Sandwich

    Grilled marinated steak, French fried onions, serrano slaw, roasted poblano, pico de gallo, chimichurri mayo. Served with chipotle-garlic salt seasoned French Fries.

    $19.50
  • Shrimp & Chorizo Paella Skillet

    Shrimp, house-made chorizo, sauteed fajita peppers, achiote-chile rice, saffron cream.

    $23.00
  • Roasted Chile Rellenos

    Two poblano chiles stuffed with achiote-chile rice, cheese, cilantro, and onions, on a bed of black beans and poblano cream sauce, topped with pico de gallo, garlic crema, cheese, and tortilla strips. Choice of Relleno: Southwest Veggies (Sauteed onions, bell peppers, and corn), Braised Shredded Chicken Thighs, or Braised Carnitas

    $23.00
  • Skirt Steak Surf and Turf

    Marinated Skirt steak cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro and choice of haba, garlic or poblano shrimp

    $35.00
  • Skirt Steak- Carne Asada

    Marinated Skirt steak cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers,cotija and cilantro

    $30.00
  • Ribeye- Carne Asada

    10oz chile-seasoned ribeye steak. Served with chile achiote rice, Mexican black beans, charred red bell and jalapeno peppers and street style fire roasted corn topped with cotija cheese.

    $31.00
  • Ribeye Surf and Turf

    Marinated ribeye cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro and choice of haba, garlic or poblano prawns

    $36.00
  • Cornmeal-Crusted Mahi Mahi

    6oz Mahi Mahi filet crusted in cornmeal & chile seasoned flour is pan seared to golden brown and served on top of chile achiote rice with green enchilada sauce, cherry tomato relish, and serrano slaw

    $23.50

Take and Bake

  • Take & Bake Nachos

    Legendary Matador Nachos - Tortilla chips, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream (gf/veg)

    $13.00

Familia (Family Style Meals)

  • Familia Fajitas for 2

    Four large tortillas per person (8) choice of corn or flour, lettuce, Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, sautéed onions and peppers. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.

    $44.00
  • Familia Fajitas for 4

    Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans. Four large tortillas per person (16) choice of corn or flour, lettuce, Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, sautéed onions and peppers.

    $86.00
  • Familia Street Tacos for 2

    Four small corn tortillas per person (8), tomatillo salsa, cotija, onion, cilantro, lime. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans, lime wedges and radish coins.

    $29.00
  • Familia Street Tacos for 4

    Four small corn tortillas per person (16), tomatillo salsa, cotija, onion, cilantro, lime. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans, lime wedges and radish coins.

    $56.00
  • Familia Traditional Tacos for 2

    Three large tortillas per person-choice of corn or flour (6), shredded lettuce, tomatillo salsa, garlic crema, fresh pico de gallo, cotija, serrano slaw. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.

    $31.00
  • Familia Traditional Tacos for 4

    Three large tortillas per person-choice of corn or flour (12), shredded lettuce, tomatillo salsa, garlic crema, fresh pico de gallo, cotija, serrano slaw. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.

    $60.00

Beverages

  • Mexican Coke

    $4.00
  • Jarritos, Lime

    $3.50
  • Mineragua

    $3.50
  • To Go House Sour Qt

    One Quart of our famous House Sour mix for you to take home. Makes about 15 margaritas.

    $15.00

Side & Adds

  • Side Rice & Beans

    $7.00
  • Side Sauce

  • Side of Tortillas

  • Small Salsa

    $4.00
  • Large Salsa

    $8.00
  • Bag of Chips

    $2.00

Rockfish Ceviche

Rockfish cured in lime juice, and served on top of guacamole with sweet navel orange and spicy pickled jalapeno & Fresno chiles. The ceviche is finished with a sprinkle of tajin and micro greens.

The Matador - Portland N. Williams Ave Locations and Ordering Hours

Ballard

(206) 297-2855
5410 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Open now • Closes at 2AM

East Portland

(503) 719-5757
2424 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97214
Open now • Closes at 2:30AM

North Portland

(503) 841-6326
4111 North Williams Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
Open now • Closes at 12AM

Redmond

(425) 883-2855
7824 NE Leary Way, Redmond, WA 98052
Open now • Closes at 2AM

West Seattle

(206) 932-9988
4546 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Open now • Closes at 12AM
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