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Matador Restaurants

Name: Matador Restaurants
Address: 5410 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, US
Telephone: +12062972855
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

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Come to The Matador in Ballard, WA for fresh, gourmet Mexican cuisine, hand-crafted specialty cocktails and 130+ varieties of tequila! Must be 21+.
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At the Matador, tequila is more than a beverage—it’s an integral part of our culture. It is who we are. We immerse ourselves in it. We know the landscape and the people who make a difference within it. We love everything about tequila, and we enjoy sharing our knowledge, to help our guests appreciate it as much as we do.

10/29/2026

día de los mu***os returns to the matador

join us october 31-november 2 as we celebrate with a limited-time lineup of corralejo tequila cocktails inspired by the flavors, colors, and traditions of día de los mu***os.

Marigold Margarita - bright citrus, warming spice, and floral marigold
Mu***os Punch - tropical fruit, hibiscus, pomegranate, autumn spice
Chile Apple - crisp apple, rich caramel, tamarind, chile heat

raise a glass to remembrance, reunion, and the spirits that never leave us.

10/15/2026

did you know the matador is haunted with SPIRITS 👻

10/13/2026

día de los mu***os is almost here, and we’re bringing the spirits.

the tequila will be flowing, the marigolds blooming, and we’ll be celebrating all weekend long.

october 31 – november 2 🌼
save the date + stay tuned for tequila corralejo drink specials.

10/08/2026

fall’s latest flavors have landed at matador 🍁❤️‍🔥

🍄‍🟫 wild mushroom white queso | chile-garlic butter sautéed mushrooms, queso oaxaca & green onions

🥑 pork belly tacos | crispy fried pork belly, salsa maya, avocado salsa & griddled cheese corn tortillas

🌶️ chicken enmoladas | slow-braised chicken, monterey jack cheese & mole negro

🍊 duck features | seared duck breast, confit duck, or duck for two

get it while it’s on the menu.

10/06/2026

happy national taco day!

today is the last day to enjoy our chef-created tacos that are only available at their home location. the chef who sells the most gets crowned the Taco Day Winner for 2026 and will have their recipe featured at all locations. stop by your local matador and celebrate national taco day with us!

10/04/2026

day 3 of the competition brings us over to the east coast with three of our amazing chefs presenting their original taco recipe.

🔥 greenville | ahi poke tacos
🔥 charlotte | mojo pork tacos
🔥 charleston | bourbon glaze tacos

available 10/2-10/6. every taco sold helps decide this year’s national taco day champion.

twelve locations. twelve original tacos. one winner.

go support your home base and help your local chef take the title. 🌮

10/04/2026

national taco day competition day 2 is almost over!

time for us to feature portland’s entries in this year’s national taco day competition.

twelve locations. twelve original tacos. one winner.

🍤 east portland | surf and turf tacos
🥩 nw portland | philly cheese steak tacos
🥑 north portland | tempura avocado tacos

available 10/2-10/6. every taco sold helps decide this year’s national taco day champion.

go support your home base and help your local chef take the title. 🌮

10/03/2026

the national taco day competition continues!!

check out our kick ass chefs and their original taco entries from our idaho restaurants.

twelve locations. twelve original tacos. one winner.

❤️‍🔥 meridian | honey sesame chicken tacos
❤️‍🔥 boise | cubano tacos

available 10/2-10/6. every taco sold helps decide this year’s national taco day champion.

go support your home base and help your local chef take the title. 🌮

stay tuned as we spotlight the portland entries next.

10/02/2026

the matador annual national taco day competition starts NOW!

twelve locations. twelve original tacos. one winner.

today we’re featuring our Washington store’s entries:

🌮 ballard: filipino adobo birria tacos
🌮 west seattle: smoked brisket tacos
🌮 redmond: huli huli steak tacos
🌮 tacoma: tequila bbq brisket tacos

starting today, october 2, and running through national taco day on october 6, every taco sold helps decide this year’s national taco day champion.

go support your home base and help your local chef take the title ❤️‍🔥

09/18/2026

if you can still taste the mixer you’re in the wrong place

Address

5410 Ballard Avenue NW
Seattle, WA
98107

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 12am
Tuesday	11am - 12am
Wednesday	11am - 12am
Thursday	11am - 12am
Friday	11am - 2am
Saturday	11am - 2am
Sunday	11am - 12am

Telephone

+12062972855

Website

https://matadorrestaurants.com/locations/ballard

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