The Matador - Tacoma

Starters

• Grilled Stuffed JalapeñosUS$ 11,00

  Goat cheese, hickory smoked bacon, ranch dressing

• Matador GuacamoleUS$ 7,00

  Tomatillo salsa, jalapeño, queso fresco, cilantro

• Queso FundidoUS$ 8,00

  Melted mexican cheese, roasted poblanos, caramelized onions, warm corn or flour tortillas

• Chipotle MushroomsUS$ 9,50

  White wine, chipotle-garlic butter, cotija, grilled flour tortillas

• Black Bean QuesoUS$ 6,00

  Black beans, habanero, garlic crema, tomatillo salsa green onion

• Citrus Shrimp CevicheUS$ 11,00

  Lime juice, jalapeño, tequila, cucumber, avocado, corn tortilla chips

• Grande NachosUS$ 8,50

  Cheddar, monterey jack, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream

  • Shredded ChickenUS$ 10,50
  • Carne AsadaUS$ 12,00
  • House ChorizoUS$ 10,00

• Ancho Chile WingsUS$ 10,00

  Chipotle barbecue sauce, ranch dressing

• Spicy Mexican ShrimpUS$ 10,00

  Jalapeño corn cake, pickled onions, cilantro. Choose from: fiery roasted habanero sauce ancho chile sauce or poblano crema

• Matador QuesadillaUS$ 9,00

  Monterey jack, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream chipotle mushroom & goat cheese

  • ChickenUS$ 10,00
  • Carne Asada or ShrimpUS$ 12,00

• Crispy Fried CalamariUS$ 9,50

  Poblano chile, ancho seasoning, garlic-cilantro aioli

Soups and Salads

• Tortilla Chicken SoupUS$ 8,00

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

• Green ChiliUS$ 8,00

  Pork shoulder, jalapeño, new mexico & anaheim chiles, cumin, tomato, flour tortillas

• Romaine SaladUS$ 7,00

  Cilantro-pepita dressing, toasted pepitas, cilantro, lime, cotija

• Strawberry SaladUS$ 7,50

  Agave vinaigrette, mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, toasted almonds

• Chipotle Shrimp SaladUS$ 13,00

  Mixed greens, fire-roasted corn, avocado, red bell pepper, crispy tortilla strips, mango-agave vinaigrette

• Taco SaladUS$ 11,00

  Black beans, monterey jack, cotija, iceberg, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, pico de gallo, serrano vinaigrette choose from: carnitas, shredded chicken, braised beef

Tortas

Served on a fresh torta bun with seasoned fries

• Pork Al Pastor TortaUS$ 10,00

  Grilled, marinated pork, pineapple, serrano slaw, pickled peppers, chipotle mayo

• Carne Asada Torta*US$ 12,00

  Skirt steak, caramelized onion, serrano slaw, roasted poblano, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo

• Green Chile Burger*US$ 12,00

  Monterey jack, roasted poblano chiles, caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, guacamole, chipotle mayo

• Agave Marinated Chicken TortaUS$ 11,00

  Monterey jack, roasted poblano chiles, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro-garlic mayo

Tacos

Two tacos on flour or corn tortillas, annatto rice, black beans

• Braised Beef ShoulderUS$ 12,50

  Slow-simmered ancho chile sauce, avocado salsa, pico de gallo, cotija

• Grilled Carne Asada*US$ 14,50

  Guajillo-chile sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo

• Roasted Pork CarnitasUS$ 12,50

  Green-chile sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo

• Grilled Pork Al PastorUS$ 12,50

  Pineapple and chile marinated pork, red chile sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo

• Housemade Pork ChorizoUS$ 12,50

  Guajillo-chile sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo, cotija cheese

• Sautéed Chipotle MushroomsUS$ 11,50

  Ancho and chipotle chiles, garlic crema, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo

• Braised Chicken ThighUS$ 12,50

  Tomatillo-serrano salsa, garlic crema, habanero sauce, pico de gallo

• Grilled Chicken BreastUS$ 13,50

  Habanero-agave marinade, garlic crema, avocado salsa, pico de gallo

• Chile-Rubbed Mahi Mahi*US$ 14,50

  Green chile sauce, garlic crema, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo

• Sauteed Chipotle ShrimpUS$ 14,50

  Tomatillo-serrano salsa, garlic crema, shredded cabbage

• Street TacosUS$ 12,00

  Five of our favorite tacos: braised beef, carnitas, pork al pastor, house-made chorizo shredded chicken, with house-made salsas, white onion, cilantro and cotija

Entrées

• Braised CarnitasUS$ 17,00

  Pork shoulder, black beans, annatto rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, flour or corn tortillas

• Skillet Seared Fajitas

  Black beans, cheddar, romaine, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, flour or corn tortillas.

  • Grilled Chicken or Chipotle MushroomsUS$ 17,00
  • Grilled Carne Asada* or ShrimpUS$ 19,00

• Grilled Ribeye*US$ 24,50

  10 oz. Boneless ribeye, caramelized onion, garlic-chile butter, jalapeño corn cake, grilled peppers, street corn

• Grilled Carne Asada*US$ 20,00

  Skirt steak, black beans, annatto rice, grilled peppers, street corn

  • With Habanero, Ancho Chile or Poblano ShrimpUS$ 23,50

Burritos

Black beans, monterey jack, cheddar, serrano slaw, annatto rice, cilantro-lime sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo. Try it with one of our sauces: verde, roja, picante or poblano. Choose from:

• Shredded Chicken or CarnitasUS$ 12,50

• Carne Asada*US$ 14,50

• Choose From Any Taco Meat

Enchiladas

Monterey jack, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, annatto rice, black beans, flour or corn tortillas. Choose a filling and sauce. Shredded chicken or carnitas $12.5; Carne asada* or shrimp $14.5 Or choose from any taco meat

• Enchiladas Verdes

  Sweet and tangy; roasted tomatillo and serrano chiles, cilantro

• Enchiladas Rojas

  Mild and smoky; roasted ancho and new mexico chiles, tamarind

• Enchiladas Poblanos

  Rich and mild; fire roasted poblano chiles, roasted garlic, cream

• Enchiladas Picantes

  Fiery hot; roasted habanero chiles, red peppers, tomato, garlic, orange, cream, flour tortillas