Matador Ballard

5410 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle
(206) 297-2855

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Zucchini & Fire Roasted Corn Tacos
Matador Quesadilla with Chicken
Familia Street Tacos for 2
Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos
Chile-Rubbed Chicken Wings
Verde Carnitas Enchiladas
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Seared Mushroom Tacos
Tortilla Chicken Soup
Side Rice \u0026 Beans

Menu

Featured items
Matador Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla filled with cheese and choice of protien
Chips & Salsa
Burritos Ultimos
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.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Fried Brussel Sprouts GF/VEG
Dip Flight
All of our favorite dips – Creamy three cheese queso, fresh guacamole, hardy black bean queso served with house chips and salsa. (gf)
Verde Carnitas Enchiladas
Two enchiladas filled with out house made carnitas served with rice beans, pico, Guacamole, sour cream covered in our tart and tangy verde sauce
Matador Guacamole
Fresh made house made Guacamole, pico, chicharrones
Agave Chicken Wrap
Agave marinated chicken breast, bacon, avocado, cilantro pepita dressing, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and cotija wrapped in a large tortilla

Pequenos (Small Plates & Shareables)
Matador Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla filled with cheese and choice of protien
Chips & Salsa
Matador Bowl
Matador Guacamole
Fresh made house made Guacamole, pico, chicharrones
Dip Flight
All of our favorite dips – Creamy three cheese queso, fresh guacamole, hardy black bean queso served with house chips and salsa. (gf)
Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos GF
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Fried Brussel Sprouts GF/VEG
Tortilla Chicken Soup
Roasted chicken, vegetables, fire roasted corn, avocado, totilla strips, cotija, cilantro GF
Black Bean Dip
Medium spicy bean dip GF/VEG
Queso Con Chorizo
Three-cheese house blend, creamy habanero sauce, chorizo rojo, pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco - GF
Romaine Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce dressed with a hearty and balanced cilantro pepita dressing and topped with pico de gallo, cotija cheese and toasted pepitas. Servedwith a lime wedge GF/VEG

Grandes (Signature Dishes & Meals)
Burritos Ultimos
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.
Verde Carnitas Enchiladas
Two enchiladas filled with out house made carnitas served with rice beans, pico, Guacamole, sour cream covered in our tart and tangy verde sauce
Agave Chicken Wrap
Agave marinated chicken breast, bacon, avocado, cilantro pepita dressing, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and cotija wrapped in a large tortilla
Mango Steak Tacos
Grilled choice carne asada*, mango-pineapple salsa, arugula, guajillo-chile sauce
Skirt Steak- Carne Asada
Marinated Skirt steak cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers,cotija and cilantro
Ribeye Tacos
Choice grade ribeye steak is seasoned and charbroiled to medium. French fried onions, chimichurri mayo, avocado, grilled red pepper, cotija. Served with rice and beans.
Baja Fish Tacos
Mahi Mahi pieces lightly dipped in a beer batter and coated with panko, served in a flour tortilla with guacamole, serrano slaw, sweet and spicy chipotle mayo, and fresh cut cilantro. Served with rice and beans
Carne Asada Sandwich
Grilled marinated steak, caramalized onions, serrano slaw, roasted poblano, pico de gallo, chipotle may
Roasted Chile Rellenos
Two Poblano chilies stuffed with rice, salsa and cheese topped with Onions peppers and corn topped with pico de gallo, garlic crema, cheese, and pico on a bed of black beans and poblano crema
Ribeye- Carne Asada
8oz of marinated skirt steak charbroiled to perfection. Served with chile achiote rice, Mexican black beans, charred red bell and jalapeno peppers and street style fire roasted corn topped with cotija cheese.
Mango-Pineapple Shrimp Salad
Sautéed chile-seasoned shrimp, arugula, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, Tajin, queso fresco, agave vinaigrette gf
Shrimp & Chorizo Paella Skillet
Shrimp, house-made chorizo, sauteed fajita peppers, achiote-chile rice, saffron cream.
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
Bacon Cheeseburger
Charbroiled steak burger*, arugula, pico de gallo, bacon, French fried onions, Jack & cheddar cheeses, chipotle mayo
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
Ribeye Surf and Turf

Familia (Family Style Meals)
Take & Bake Nachos
Legengary Matador Nachos - Tortilla chips, Monterray Jack and cheddar cheese, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream (gf/veg)
Familia Fajitas for 2
Familia Street Tacos for 2
Familia Traditional Tacos for 2
Familia Street Tacos for 4
Familia Fajitas for 4
Familia Traditional Tacos for 4

Beverages
Jarritos, Mandarin
Mexican Coke
Root Beer
Diet Coke Can

Side & Adds
Bag of Chips

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Recent Reviews

The Matador in Ballard is an absolute vibe. From the moment you walk in, the dark, moody ambiance mixed with energetic music makes it feel like the perfect spot for both a casual night out or a full-on celebration. It’s lively without feeling chaotic, and the space just works—whether you’re grabbing a quick drink or settling in for the night.

The service really shines here. The staff is friendly, attentive, and clearly knows how to read the room. Drinks...
December 2025
First time to this location in Seattle. Always wanted to go. Its definitely not my Tacoma location, but for this location Is very very cute. Resteraunts on both sides of the street. Cute cobble streets, location was awesome. The Resteraunt had the Matador vibe.. customer service was good. Just too small for me.. The Resteraunt is consistent with other locations.. Bring the pork belly!
December 2025
Cool spot with a cool vibe. This place has a great atmosphere but delivers elsewhere too. The margaritas were a deserved signature and well done. A few are on the sweet side but they customized them no problem. What we had of the menu was better than expected. The Bar Nachos are on an entirely differently level than what you’d normally get. Street tacos were nicely done as well. Judging off those, I’d wager other menu items are good too. Very nice overall.
December 2025

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Matador Ballard

5410 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 297-2855