Matador NW Portland

1438 NW 23rd Ave, Portland
(503) 228-2855

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Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita and Mango Margarita
Chips and Salsa Complementary
Habanero Chicken Enchiladas
Familia Street Tacos for 2
Matador Guacamole GF Veg
Grande Nachos with Steak
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Verde Canitas Enchiladas
Enchiladas Divorciadas
Roasted Chile Rellenos

Menu

Pequeños
Romaine Salad (gf/veg)
Cilantro-pepita dressing, toasted pepitas, cilantro, pico de gallo, and cotija.
Goat Cheese Jalapeno (gf)
Goat cheese, hickory smoked bacon, ranch dressing
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Fried brussels sprouts, peppers & onions, lime, agave, cotija
Tortilla Chicken Soup (gf)
Roasted chicken, vegetables, fire roasted corn, avocado, tortilla strips, cotija, and cilantro.
Dip Flight
All of our favorite dips! Creamy three cheese queso, fresh guacamole, and hearty black bean queso served with house chips and salsa.
Matador Guacamole (gf/veg)
Pico de gallo, house-made chicharrones, queso fresco, cilantro
Chips & Salsa (gf/veg)
Queso con Chorizo
Melted three-cheese house blend, creamy habanero sauce, pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco
Black Bean Dip (gf/veg)
Black beans, habanero, garlic crema, tomatillo salsa, and green onion.
Haba Prawns
Habanero sauce-sauteed shrimp, roasted garlic and jalapeño polenta, cilantro
Matador Quesadilla
Monterey Jack, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream
Quesadilla Sayulita
Griddled Monterey Jack cheese, chipotle shrimp, hot sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, corn tortillas

Grandes
Burritos Ultimos
9 layer burrito with achiote-chile rice, Mexican black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, serrano slaw, Jack and cheddar cheeses, wrapped in a 13" tortilla
Enchiladas
Monterey Jack, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, achiote-chile rice, Mexican black beans
Seafood & Chorizo Paella
Shrimp, scallops, house-made chorizo, sautéed fajita peppers, chile-achiote rice, saffron cream
Baja Fish Tacos
Beer-battered and Panko-crusted fried Mahi Mahi, serrano slaw, guacamole, chipotle mayo, radish, cilantro, lime, achiote-chile rice, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo
Grilled Carne Asada
Marinated skirt steak, achiote-chile rice, black beans, Mexican street corn, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro
Chile-Shrimp Chop Salad
Sautéed chile-coated shrimp, cabbage, romaine, fire-roasted corn, pico, black beans, crispy tortilla strips, chipotle ranch
Agave Chicken Wrap
Agave-marinated chicken breast, bacon, avocado, aji sauce, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and cotija.
Carne Asada Sandwich
Grilled marinated steak, caramelized onion, serrano slaw, roasted poblano, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo
Grilled Ribeye Tacos
Seared angus beef, cilantro chimichurri, chicharrones, grilled red peppers, cotija, grilled flour tortilla, achiote-chile rice, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo
Blackened Scallop & Bacon Tacos
Blackened scallops, smoked bacon, sweet salsa verde, fresh cucumber and cabbage salad, cilantro chimichurri, avocado, achiote-chile rice, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo
Roasted Chile Rellenos
Poblanos stuffed with achiote-chile rice, cheese, cilantro, onions, garlic crema, poblano cream, black beans, topped with tortilla strips.
Matador Bowl
Choice of protein and sauce, chile-achiote rice, black beans, cheese blend, serrano slaw, crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, radish, tortilla strips

Family Meals
Street Tacos For 4
Four small corn tortillas per person, tomatillo salsa, cotija, onion, cilantro, and lime. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.
Street Tacos For 2
Four small corn tortillas per person, tomatillo salsa, cotija, onion, cilantro, and lime. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.
Fajita-Style For 4
Four large tortillas per person (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.
Taco Tradicionales For 2
Three large tortillas per person (choice of corn or flour), lettuce, tomatillo salsa, cream, pico de gallo, and cotija. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.
Taco Tradicionales For 4
Three large tortillas per person (choice of corn or flour), lettuce, tomatillo salsa, cream, pico de gallo, and cotija. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.
Fajita-Style For 2
Four large tortillas per person (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.

Take & Bake
Take & Bake Nachos
Our famous nachos, deconstructed into a meal kit and all ready for you to prepare at home! Corn Tortilla chips, Mexican black beans, cheese blend, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo

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Recent Reviews

This was our first time dining at the NW location as we live closer to Burnsides location. While they are both different in some ways they both have the same delicious food, great service, and a good atmosphere. It was nice and sunny so they had the large windows open so the fresh air coming in was great.

We had the carnita nacho, chicken nachos, street tacos, and romaine salad. All fantastic choices and the charred lemonade was very refreshing.
June 2025
We came to Portland for medical appointments and ate at The Matador on 23rd st the first night in town. It was great! Best taco salad I’ve ever had! We’re back again on our last night in town. Many thanks to our server Jimmy for some great recommendations and to the hostess for remembering us. Eat here! You won’t be disappointed. And please open a matador in Polson, MT
June 2025
Great Mexican food with healthy portions. I absolutely loved the corn. I've had both a bowl and the lunch deal with the burrito and both were great options. You also get free corn chips and salsa, so account for that when ordering. 😉
May 2025

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Matador NW Portland

1438 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 228-2855