The Matador - Tacoma

Starters

• Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños11,00 $ US

  Goat cheese, hickory smoked bacon, ranch dressing

• Matador Guacamole7,00 $ US

  Tomatillo salsa, jalapeño, queso fresco, cilantro

• Queso Fundido8,00 $ US

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

• Chipotle Mushrooms9,50 $ US

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

• Black Bean Queso6,00 $ US

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

• Citrus Shrimp Ceviche11,00 $ US

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

• Grande Nachos8,50 $ US

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

  • Shredded Chicken10,50 $ US
  • Carne Asada12,00 $ US
  • House Chorizo10,00 $ US

• Ancho Chile Wings10,00 $ US

  Chipotle barbecue sauce, ranch dressing

• Spicy Mexican Shrimp10,00 $ US

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

• Matador Quesadilla9,00 $ US

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

  • Chicken10,00 $ US
  • Carne Asada or Shrimp12,00 $ US

• Crispy Fried Calamari9,50 $ US

  Poblano chile, ancho seasoning, garlic-cilantro aioli

Soups and Salads

• Tortilla Chicken Soup8,00 $ US

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

• Green Chili8,00 $ US

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

• Romaine Salad7,00 $ US

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

• Strawberry Salad7,50 $ US

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

• Chipotle Shrimp Salad13,00 $ US

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

• Taco Salad11,00 $ US

  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 Torta10,00 $ US

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

• Carne Asada Torta*12,00 $ US

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

• Green Chile Burger*12,00 $ US

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

• Agave Marinated Chicken Torta11,00 $ US

  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 Shoulder12,50 $ US

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

• Grilled Carne Asada*14,50 $ US

  Guajillo-chile sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo

• Roasted Pork Carnitas12,50 $ US

  Green-chile sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo

• Grilled Pork Al Pastor12,50 $ US

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

• Housemade Pork Chorizo12,50 $ US

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

• Sautéed Chipotle Mushrooms11,50 $ US

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

• Braised Chicken Thigh12,50 $ US

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

• Grilled Chicken Breast13,50 $ US

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

• Chile-Rubbed Mahi Mahi*14,50 $ US

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

• Sauteed Chipotle Shrimp14,50 $ US

  Tomatillo-serrano salsa, garlic crema, shredded cabbage

• Street Tacos12,00 $ US

  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 Carnitas17,00 $ US

  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 Mushrooms17,00 $ US
  • Grilled Carne Asada* or Shrimp19,00 $ US

• Grilled Ribeye*24,50 $ US

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

• Grilled Carne Asada*20,00 $ US

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

  • With Habanero, Ancho Chile or Poblano Shrimp23,50 $ US

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 Carnitas12,50 $ US

• Carne Asada*14,50 $ US

• 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