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| MONDAY | : | 7:00AM | - | 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | : | 7:00AM | - | 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 7:00AM | - | 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 7:00AM | - | 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 7:00AM | - | 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 7:00AM | - | 9:45PM |
| SUNDAY | : | 7:00AM | - | 9:45PM |
Message from the Business
The Matador is a downtown Phoenix landmark. In the heart of downtown for 30 years. The restaurant's authentic Sonoran Mexican food has won numerous Best of Phoenix awards. It has attracted politicians, actors and athletes, many of whom have become regular patrons. There are many reasons to visit the Matador, its banquet facilities and Friday Night Club. featuring well-known local DJ AL3 and Manic Hispanic. Also featuring the Mariachi Group Tierra Del Sol Sundays 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Matador has come a long way since opening in 1976,seating 140 patrons (two blocks from its current location) which now seats 500.
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Customer Reviews (93 reviews)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 08, 2011I come here all the time especially during lunch I love their food and their salsa. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 05, 2011Came in cause I heard from employees that their food was excellent. I give them 5 stars for their service and food. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 29, 2011Margaritas are cheap and pretty good, I recommend Matador. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 26, 2011comfy booths next to the window and free chips and salsa! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 21, 2011I tried their chicken fajitas instead of the traditional Carne asada and it was a good choice. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 20, 2011Came to Matador when I was visiting my family in Phoenix, I thought their Mexican food was very good and authentic. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 19, 2011Their Carne con Chile is awesome and there salsa is great as well. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 18, 2011I recommend the Tuesday special - Red beef burrito, the unlimited chips with a very unique salsa combo are excellent. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 13, 2011The best part is I want to try something different every time I go here to eat! EVERYTHING looks amazing. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 12, 2011I have to say that Matador is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 11, 2011The salsa is one of my favorites in the city. I find that when I go out of town for a while the first thing I crave when I come back is Matador. YUM! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 07, 2011Came here for happy hour and there pitcher of Margarita was really good my friends and I had 3 of them, and their chips and salsa is good too. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 06, 2011It was a wonderful experience dining at Matador Mexican Food and we actually ended up going twice over the weekend because we enjoyed it so much. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 30, 2011I love there Mexican food it reminds me of real home Mexican cooking. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 23, 2011Thank you for all the great food and drinks these past few days and we love matadors (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 22, 2011Excellent Food, Great cocktails the service was really good, The workers are wonderful and it's a great place to bring the family.. Awesome Mexican food (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 20, 2011Been coming to the Matador for years! Food is great as always! I love seeing & hearing the Mariachis on Sundays w/ my family. Will be back next Sunday for more chips, salsa, and mexican food!... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 20, 2011'Taco Tuesday' lunch specials. We're always in a hurry (only have 45 min lunch breaks), and you guys always get fed quickly and back to work :) Thank you for the great service and the great Tacos!!!... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 17, 2011Our server was very helpful with the menu and drink specials- food came very fast and got to my concert on time. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 16, 2011" Taco Tuesday" lunch special's, Were always in a hurry cause we only have 45 min lunch break, and you guys always get us fed quickly and back to work. Thank you for the great service and the great tacos.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 14, 2011I had a great dinner in the bar watching the basketbal games.Great Margaritas (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 08, 2011Came downtown for concert- food was great and service was excellent. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 23, 2011Pat had the tacos with beef and he was really happy with them. He thinks that maybe they were the best tacos hes ever had. Super fresh ingredients, nice staff and reasonable prices.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 12, 2011I had a great time there. Theres some convenient street parking out front. I thought the decor was really nice. It had a good vibe. Their house salsa is some of the hottest stuff Ive eaten. Maybe its because Im a... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 09, 2011Consistently good Mexican food in downtown Phoenix! The service is friendly and quick and the food is pretty good. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 05, 2011I've tried the breakfast menu and dinner, satisfied customer. Sometimes they even have a Mariachi band playing, which I love. =) (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book May 03, 2011EXCELLENTE!!! this restaurant is flawless! the service is great, might i add the cuisine is even better. chips and salsa are so delicious. the atmoshpere is very nice and beautiful. the also have a live mariachi band... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 29, 2011Great place I'd give the service an 9, we did get our dinner rather quickly. I had the machaca burrito smothered, super good. Price was decent also. All in my part will be going back, which is the most important thing!... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 26, 2011Our food came out fairly fast, and then the Mariachi started I really liked that. My lil niece enjoyed it as well.The food was good and satisfying. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 22, 2011I go here often for just one thing---The Menudo! It is a Mexican version of Vietnamese Fau(sp?) Soup. I get all the fixin's with it: red pepper flakes, oregano, lemon wedges, chopped onions, and cilantro! Mixed all... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 20, 2011I have tried to find better Huevos Rancheros in the Valley. Nothing compares with yours. They are the best. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 18, 2011Thanks for an awesome night. Margarita and service was awesome. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 13, 2011Well being a mexican- american myself the food was very traditional and delicious. People may think some foods are spicy, but that is because that it is just the American taste buds of non Hispanics. True Mexican food... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 11, 2011Their Lunch specials are GREAT & affordable! Especially the Taco, enchilada and rice w/ beans meal! Great food for under $7! You can't go wrong! Great flavor, friendly service, clean atmosphere.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 05, 2011My wife and I had a great breakfast there in March. My wife order their Huevos Rancheros and I had Machaca & eggs burro. Both were very good. The service was fine also. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 31, 2011this restaurant features a mix of Greek and Mexican food. Sounds strange, but it works. They have traditional offering of both genre's, or interesting combos like a spinach enchillada.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 30, 2011I love the chorizo at this place. It may be the best I have ever had and it is consistently perfect. I also love the atmosphere and location. A perfect morning for me would start at sitting along the windows in front in a... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 17, 2011I went here for breakfast with some friends and had a great time! The place is HUGE! They had a mariachi band playing live going from table to table. And I ordered the chorizio and eggs with flour tortillas and hash... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 11, 2011I was in the area on my way to the convention center when I stopped in for some lunch. Place is only a half a block from the convention center so location was awesome! I know the place seems to be geared for Mexican... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 08, 2011This place is family owned and operated with a great atmosphere and a location to die for right in between Chase field and US Airways Center. The food is great and the bar is well stocked and if your a regular they will... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 07, 2011Very old-school. Large portions and friendly staff. Good salsa and fresh chips. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 01, 2011While the Mexican food is pretty good, surprisingly they have a really good Greek Salad and pita bread too! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 03, 2011My husband and I stopped at this restaurant when we were in Phoenix a few months ago. The atmosphere there was really like walking in to a family members house. The aroma coming out of the kitchen was overwhelming. The... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 24, 2011Excellent Mexican food and conveniently located in downtown Phoenix, just across the street from the Wyndham and Hyatt Regency hotels. I was in a lunch salad mood and ordered their Taco Salad ($6.95 and HUGE). They... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 23, 2010I've been here for multiple breakfasts for work meetings, but I bet this would also make a great hangover-cure spot. The hashbrowns are greasy and piled high, just the way I like them. They also have some great... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Nov 24, 2010The daily lunch specials are a good deal, and the unlimited chips with a very unique salsa combo are excellent. I recommend the Tuesday special Red beef burrito. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Nov 15, 2010The food was excellent and the waitress was wonderful!!!!!!!! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Nov 05, 2010It has a variety of things on the menu. The wait staff was excellent. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Oct 27, 2010The place is very clean and the servers gave me all the attention I could possible stand. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Oct 19, 2010It has a variety of things on the menu. The wait staff was excellent. Our drinks weren't quite right. So he fixed them no problem! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Oct 06, 2010i braved the gyro - a risky move, but i banked on "homemade cucumber dressing" that came with it.shocking - it was delicious. the pita was toasty golden, with plenty of thinly sliced, bacon shaped pieces of gyro, along... (more)
Summer D.
on Judys Book Oct 05, 2010One of my favorite places for breakfast. Go for the chorizo con huevos or huevos rancheros. Noms!! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 10, 2010I like that you get guacamole with your meal and that they have lingua on the menu. I will have to go back and try it. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 07, 2010One of my favorite places for breakfast. Go for the chorizo con huevos or huevos rancheros. Noms!! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 02, 2010I've only ever had breakfast here so I can't speak to the rest of the menu on any given day. That being said this was the 3rd time. I love their Chorizo and eggs, flavors o'plenty. Yes I am a fan and will continue to be. The... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 26, 2010The Huevos Rancheros are the Best. I come a long way just to eat them. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Aug 12, 2010We stayed at the Hyatt in downtown and stumbled upon this restaurant across the street. This restaurant was a great deal! The margarita pitcher was a great value and was perfect for my wife and me. Everything we tried... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jul 28, 2010Six of us stopped in here for lunch earlier this week. Our service was actually quite good,They had quite the variety on their menu, Greek, burgers...even grilled cheese! My friends told me they'd disown me if I... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 29, 2010The margarita pitcher was a great value and was perfect for my wife and me. Everything we tried tasted great and was not expensive compared to the other restaurants in the area. I loved the chicken Picado, and my wife... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jun 11, 2010The food is soooo yummy here & the service is great. This is an awesome family resturant. (more)
Happy C.
on Judys Book Apr 19, 2010After being to this restaurant for the first time in my life, I tought, Wow! I need to come back. I mean it, the food was excellent (My favorite one was the albondigas). The service was great, They were very attentive and... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 13, 2010"We moved to California ten years ago. We came back and ate the same thing we ate ten years ago and were not dissapointed." (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 25, 2010"We come from out of town and this is our third time. We make it a point to stop here. You cannot get this food back East." (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 23, 2010The Menudo is one of the best. I always come back for more (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 19, 2010the bf and finally decided to brave the LR to go downtown...well to get out of the house. i tried recommending some places i liked along the rail to hit up for lunch, but he was set on trying something new for our "journey... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Mar 17, 2010I love this place. My mom has been bringing me here since I was a little kid and you were located on 2nd Street (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 08, 2010I have tried to find better Huevos Rancheros in the Valley. Nothing compares with yours. They are the best.Local Businessman (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Feb 02, 2010Thanks for an awesome night. Margarita and service was awesome.Ellen Prescott, AZ (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 19, 2010My whole experience with matador restaurant was great. Our waitress Sandy was the Best ever!!! The food and cocktails rocked! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 15, 2010All of the employees are so friendly and courteous here not to mention the food is Excellent! - Juanita (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 13, 2010You guys are down the street from my work and i have to the service, atmosphere, food, and employees are just awesome! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 12, 2010I heard about you through word of mouth. You guys have great service, enchiladas and chimis.... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 08, 2010The Huevos Rancheros are the Best. I come a long way just to eat them. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 05, 2010The Chimichangas are a lot of food, but I do not leave one bite because they are soo good! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 30, 2009We moved to California ten years ago. We came back and ate the same thing we ate ten years ago and were not disappointed! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 29, 2009We come from out of town and this is our third time. We make it a point to stop here. You can not get this food back East. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 28, 2009"I fly from Chicago to eat here. I have told my fellow workers what great food you have. I am Hispanic and know about Mexican food. You have the most you have the most authentic Mexican food. They have all started eating... (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Dec 23, 2009"I love this place. My mom has been bringing me here since I was a little kid and you were located on 2nd Street." (more)
Menggu
on Citysearch Mar 14, 2009We are Asian from the Philipiines, moved here from New York 2 years ago. We have been a long time New York residents and you will never experienced prejudice in other race there. They are more educated, more diverse... (more)
SarayB
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2009My husband and I enjoy of good food, specialy good mexican food as you expected it. We have tried mexican restaurants all over the place and, we had good expectations on this one, but we left a bit disappointed. Food... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2008this restaurant features a mix of Greek and Mexican food. Sounds strange, but it works. They have traditional offering of both genre's, or... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2008My husband and I stopped at this restaurant when we were in Phoenix a few months ago. The atmosphere there was really like walking in to a ... (more)
wilhound
on Citysearch Jan 26, 2006The matador has been around for years. In the past, I have heard good things about it and thought it would be a treat to eat there while we were downtown. What a wake up call! The tacos were very greasy, the beans had... (more)
dveira78
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2006This was the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. Don't waste your time. I cannot say one good thing about the food or the service. (more)
spruce815
on Citysearch Dec 22, 2002The daily lunch specials are a good deal, and the unlimited chips with a very unique salsa combo are excellent. I recommend the Tuesday special - Red beef burrito. Service could be better, and other places in town have... (more)
zachthemoose
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2002Why this place remains open is beyond me. Whatever it is they are serving, it isn't Mexican food. Take your frozen Mexican entree from the supermarket, make it even more bland and make customers wait 45 minutes to get... (more)