Matador Ballard Menu

47 dishes · Seattle, WA · $$

Browse the full menu with prices below, including Watermelon & Stone Fruit Salad, Mexican Street Corn, Steak & Elote Tacos. Prices and availability may vary — please confirm with the restaurant.

Seasonal Features

Watermelon & Stone Fruit Salad

$11

Grilled nectarine salsa, agave vinaigrette, mixed greens, toasted almonds, queso fresco. Add grilled chicken +5

Gluten-freeVegetarian

Mexican Street Corn

$7.50

Chipotle mayonnaise, cotija, cilantro, Chile-garlic salt, lime, fried sweet corn cob. Add second cob for +4.5

Gluten-freeVegetarian

Steak & Elote Tacos

$23.50

Served on flour tortillas with refried pinto beans & Mexican rice, Chile-seasoned ribeye*, cotija, pico de gallo, fresh grilled sweet corn esquites, crispy fried corn tortilla strips. Add third taco for $6

Tequila Shrimp

$23

Blanco tequila, sautéed tail-on shrimp, garlic, cilantro, lime, Mexican rice, watermelon salad, toasted almonds

Gluten-free

Mix & Match Lunch

Available Monday to Friday, 11am-3pm. Soup, choice of salad, and choice of entree for $16!

Lunch Combo

$16

Choice of Salad (House or Romaine), Soup (Chicken Tortilla), and Entrée (Quesadilla, Burrito, or Taco). Proteins: Chicken, Carnitas, Beyond Picadillo. Add guacamole and cilantro-lime sour cream +$3

Snacks + Starters

Dip Flight

$15.50

Creamy three-cheese queso, fresh guacamole, and refried pinto beans & cheese

Gluten-free

Matador Guacamole

$11.50

Orange-habanero salsa Maya, tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro

Gluten-freeVegetarian

Refried Bean Dip

$10.50

Refried pinto beans, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, cilantro-lime sour cream, green onions

Gluten-free

Queso Con Chorizo

$11.50

Melted three-cheese blend, creamy habanero sauce, pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco

Gluten-free

Loaded Bean Dip

$13.50

Refried pinto beans, queso dip, guacamole, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, garlic crema, green onions

Gluten-free

Grande Nachos

$13

Cheddar, Monterey Jack, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream. Add protein +3.5 to +6

Gluten-free

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños

$14

Goat cheese, cream cheese, Monterey Jack, roasted garlic, serrano slaw, ranch

Gluten-free

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$11.50

Fried Brussels sprouts, peppers & onions, lime, agave vinaigrette, cotija

Gluten-freeVegetarian

Quesabirria

$15.50

Three corn tortillas, beef birria, Monterey Jack, onions, cilantro, birria jus

Gluten-free

Blackened Ahi Tuna*

$15.50

Seared chipotle-seasoned Ahi tuna, ponzu, guacamole, shaved serrano, pickled red onions, sesame seeds, fried corn tostadas

Gluten-free

Matador Quesadilla

$11 - $14

Monterey Jack, guacamole, garlic crema, toasted pepitas, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream

Street Tacos

$10.50

White onion, cilantro, tomatillo salsa, radish, cotija, and lime on corn tortillas. Choice of Carnitas, House Chorizo, Beyond Picadillo, Pork Al Pastor or Shredded Chicken

Gluten-free

Habanero Prawns

$14.50

Fiery habanero sauce, pickled red onions, chile-achiote rice, cilantro

Gluten-free

Soups & Salads

Chicken Tortilla Soup

$6 / $10

Roasted chicken, fire-roasted corn, avocado, fried tortilla strips, cotija, cilantro

Gluten-free

Romaine Salad

$5.5 / $9.5

Cilantro-pepita dressing, toasted pepitas, pico de gallo, cotija, lime. Add protein +5 to +7

Gluten-freeVegetarian

Taco Salad

$15.5 - $19.5

Black beans, Monterey Jack, cotija, shredded lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, serrano vinaigrette, garlic crema, fried flour tortilla

Burger & Bowls

Wagyu* Bacon Cheeseburger

$18

Mixed greens, pico de gallo, bacon, pickled red onions, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, chipotle mayo, chipotle-garlic salt seasoned French fries

Matador Bowl

$17.5 - $18.5

Mexican black beans & rice, cheese blend, serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, garlic crema, radish, fried tortilla strips. Choice of Sauces: roja, verde, habanero, or poblano crema

Gluten-free

Gaucho Bowl

$20.5 - $21.5

Sautéed peppers & onions, Mexican black beans & rice, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, pickled red onions

Gluten-free

Specialty Tacos

Two tacos on flour tortillas with refried pinto beans & rice. Add a third taco $6

Baja Fish Tacos

$21

Panko-crusted and fried Mahi Mahi, serrano slaw, guacamole, chipotle mayo, radish, cilantro, lime

Marinated Steak Tacos

$21.50

Marinated grilled sirloin*, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, guajillo-garlic sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo

Mango Steak Tacos

$22

Marinated steak*, mango-pineapple salsa, serrano slaw, guajillo-garlic sauce, Tajín

Coconut Shrimp Tacos

$20

Crispy coconut-crusted shrimp, mango-pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, serrano slaw

Blackened Fish or Shrimp Tacos

$21.5 / $22.5

Chipotle chile blackening spice, serrano slaw, tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, garlic crema. Sautéed Mahi Mahi or Shrimp

Ribeye Tacos

$24.50

Grilled ribeye*, griddled cheese tortilla, chimichurri mayo, avocado, pickled red onions, cotija, cilantro

Enchiladas

Two enchiladas with Monterey Jack, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, refried pinto beans & rice. Add a third enchilada $4.

Divorciadas

$18.50

Medium sweet and tangy salsa verde, medium smoky salsa roja, slow braised chicken thigh, corn tortillas

Gluten-free

Habanero

$18.50

Fiery hot habanero salsa, shredded chicken, flour tortillas

Verde Carnitas

$18.50

Medium sweet and tangy salsa verde, braised carnitas, corn tortillas

Gluten-free

Al Pastor

$19

Rich roasted poblano crema, pineapple & chile-marinated pork, corn tortillas

Gluten-free

Shredded Beef

$19.50

Medium and smoky salsa roja, shredded beef birria, flour tortillas

Burritos

Flour tortilla, Mexican black beans & rice, Jack & cheddar cheeses. Sides of serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, garlic crema. Cali Style – add French fries, avocado, and hot sauce +3

Poblano Carnitas

$18.50

Braised carnitas, rich and mild crema salsa

Habanero Steak

$21.50

Marinated steak*, picante habanero sauce

Verde Chicken

$18.50

Braised chicken, chile verde sauce

Beyond Burrito

$20

Plant-based protein, medium and smoky salsa roja, caramelized onions, roasted poblanos

Vegetarian

Entrees

Skillet Seared Fajitas

$26.5 - $39

Sautéed peppers & onions, Mexican black beans, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, flour or corn tortillas

Roasted Chile Rellenos

$23

Poblanos stuffed with Mexican rice, Monterey Jack cheese, tomatillo salsa served with Mexican black beans, poblano crema, garlic crema, pico de gallo, fried tortilla strips. Choice of Shredded Chicken, Carnitas, or Beyond Picadillo

Gluten-free

Shrimp & Chorizo Paella

$23

Prawns, house chorizo, sautéed peppers & onions, achiote-chile rice, saffron cream

Gluten-free

Grilled Carne Asada

$30.5 - $39.5

Street corn & leeks, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro, queso fresco, Mexican black beans & rice, flour or corn tortillas. Choice of Skirt Steak, Sirloin Bavette, or Wagyu Top Sirloin

Braised Carnitas

$22

Pork shoulder, Mexican black beans, Mexican black beans & rice, pico de Gallo, pickled red onion, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, choice of flour or corn tortillas

Arroz con Pollo

$22

Agave-marinated grilled chicken, sautéed peppers, onions & corn, chile-achiote rice, saffron cream, cilantro

Gluten-free

Dessert

Fried Ice Cream

$8

Toasted coconut, whipped cream, reposado dulce de leche, cinnamon

Salted Caramel Brownie

$8

Bittersweet chocolate, salted dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream

Menu data compiled from public sources and may not reflect current prices or availability.