Matador – Mexican
Matador pulses with a vibrant energy, where the rhythmic sound of cocktail shakers and the aroma of toasted chilies draw guests into a lively, sun-drenched space. Bubbling crocks of queso fundido and crispy flautas anchor a menu that celebrates bold, festive flavors, from the bright, citrusy snap of shrimp aguachile to the comforting, deep-red warmth of traditional pozole. It is a spirited destination where shared plates of street-style esquite and hand-mashed guacamole turn every meal into a communal celebration of Mexican-inspired culinary artistry.
679, Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA +14155253557 https://matadorsf.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Mo-Th
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips & Salsa - $3: Salsa California, Green Salsa, Pico De Gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Guacamole - $12: Avocado, cilantro, lime, pico de gallo, housemade tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquite - $12: Roasted corn, crema, cotija, fresh lime, mayo, tajin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $13: Rolled corn tortillas filled with shredded cheese or potato, cotija, crema, green salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $15: Housemade tortilla chips, beans, pico de gallo, crema, queso, cotija, jack cheese, nacho cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $13: Jack cheese, mushrooms, roasted corn, poblano, chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Aguachile - $16: Marinated shrimp, lime, cilantro, cucumber, avocado, onion & serrano mix, crispy tortilla rounds Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Matador Salad - $14: Romaine, avocado, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, oregano vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salad - $14: Spring mix, mango, cherry tomatoes, avocado, tortilla strips, mango dressing, serranos, agave, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Pozole - $14: Pork & hominy stew, spare ribs, chile california, corn tostada, cabbage slaw, onions, cilantro, queso fresco, lime Dietary tags: High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ranchera Soup - $14: Housemade broth, pulled chicken breast, salsa molcajete, diced carrot, zucchini, sweet corn, mexican rice, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Quesabirria - $15: Corn tortilla dipped in consomme, grilled with cheese, filled with slow cooked beef barbacoa, ancho, and california chiles, tomatoes, and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix and Match 2 Tacos - $14: Choice of two tacos Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix and Match 3 Tacos - $18: Choice of three tacos Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Super Burrito - $18: Rice, beans, pico de gallo, jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream. Choice of: grilled chicken, steak, or ground beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burrito - $16: Zucchini, corn, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, black beans, cilantro green rice, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $14: Jumbo organic flour tortilla, jack cheese, green salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Pizza - $18: Jack cheese, flour tortilla, refried beans, jalapeños, pico de gallo, crema, guacamole, orange salsa, pickled onions, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $23: Shredded chicken tinga, chipotle cream sauce, monterey jack cheese, roasted poblano peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas - $23: Grilled chicken, jack cheese, pico de gallo, crema. Choice of salsa verde or salsa roja Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas - $25: Choice of: grilled chicken or steak, onion and pepper sauté, cabbage slaw, served with corn tortillas, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molcajete (for 2) - $52: Shrimp, chicken, steak, and cactus, fried cheese, salsa verde, onion, bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers, served with tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churro Bites - $10: Served with a caramel dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $9: A silky custard smothered in caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Pacifico Draft - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke - $5
- Housemade Horchata - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mezcal Margarita - $16: Mezcal, agave, fresh-squeezed lime
- Paloma - $16: Blanco tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave, grapefruit soda
Restaurants near Matador
- Los Hermanos Taqueria — Mexican
- La Fusión — Mexican
- Cafe La Tazita — Mexican
- The Little Chihuahua — Mexican
- Tlaloc — Mexican
- Taqueria Zorro — Mexican
- ¡Venga! Empanadas — Mexican
- Chalos — Mexican
- Cholita Linda — Mexican
- Tacobar — Mexican
- Tres — Mexican
- Tropisueño — Mexican
