Place Category: Delivery, Happy Hours, Mexican, Mezcal Bars, and Outside DiningPlace Tags: Dog Friendly Patio
Modern Mexican restaurant, Tequileria and Mezcaleria located just steps from Union Square hotels. Extensive variety of tacos, inventive cocktails, Tequila or Mezcal flights, and more! We are open for takeout and delivery, and look forward to serving you in our fantastic dining room or parklet.
History
Matador has been providing exceptional food and drinks since 2016, as a joint venture from two experienced restaurant and bar operators. Check in anytime for an exciting menu curated by Chef and our expanding Tequila / Mezcal selections.
Matador Menu - San Francisco updated 4/7/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeANTOJITOS DE LA CASA
homemade chips & salsa 3
green salsa, red salsa, and pico de gallo + habanero salsa 2fresh guacamole 11
avocado, cilantro, lime, pico de gallo, housemade tortilla chipsfrijoles y arroz 8
choice of refried, pinto, or whole black beans and choice of spanish rice or cilantro green riceflautas 10
rolled corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken or potato, cotija, crema mexicana, green salsaesquite 11
roasted corn off the cob, crema mexicana, cotija, chili de arbol, fresh limeempanadas 11
chicken and cheese empanadas, served with cabbage, cilantro, and salsa verde. comes with 2.brussels sprouts 12
brussels roasted in garlic coconut curry and topped with toasted pumpkin seedsnachos 11
homemade tortilla chips, beans, pico de gallo, crema, queso, cotija+grilled chicken, fried chicken, chicken mole, carnitas, chorizo, ground beef, 2 each
+steak, birria, shrimp 4 each +filet mignon 12 eachbbq ribs 14
chipotle bbq ribs served with mango and cabbage slawqueso fundido 13
jack cheese, mushrooms, roasted corn, poblano chili, chorizo
+grilled chicken, fried chicken, chicken mole, carnitas, ground beef 2 each
+steak, birria, shrimp 4 each +filet mignon 12 eachaguachile de camaron 15
marinated shrimp with lime, cilantro, cucumber, onion & chili, crispy tortilla roundstres amigos 12
grilled chicken, carnitas, and barbacoa mini tostada. served on a bed of refried beans, lettuce, green salsa, queso fresco
ENSALADA Y SOPA
ensalada matador 8
romaine, avocado, sweet corn, cherry tomato, toasted pumpkin seeds, oregano vinaigrette +grilled chicken, fried chicken, chicken mole,
carnitas, chorizo, ground beef 2 each +steak, birria, shrimp 4 each
+filet mignon, lobster 12 eachensalada fresca 8
spring mix, mango, cherry tomato, avocado, tortilla strips, mango dressing, chili, agave, orange +grilled chicken, fried chicken, chicken mole,
carnitas, chorizo, ground beef 2 each +steak, birria, shrimp 4 each
+filet mignon 12 eachpozole rojo 14
pork & hominy stew, spare ribs, chili california, corn tostada, cabbage slaw, fresh onions, cilantro, queso fresco, fresh limesopa ranchera 12
homemade broth, pulled chicken breast, salsa molcajete, diced carrot, zucchini, sweet corn, spanish rice, cilantro
BURRITOS Y QUESADILLAS
+jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream 2 +grilled chicken, fried chicken, chicken mole,
carnitas, chorizo, ground beef 4 each +make it wet 4
+steak, birria, shrimp 6 each
+filet mignon 12 eachclassic burrito 12
spanish rice, black beans, pico de gallo, jack cheese, guacamole, sour creamveggie burrito 12
zucchini, corn, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, black beans, cilantro, green rice, green salsaquesadilla matador 12
jumbo organic flour tortilla, jack cheese, mushrooms, corn, cherry tomato, green salsaquesadilla 8
jumbo organic flour tortilla, jack cheese, green salsa
TACOS
(fresh corn tortillas made to order)mix & match | 2 for 12 | 3 for 17
veggie
yellow squash, zucchini, red onion, corn, black beans, queso fresco, tomato saucecauliflower adobo
cauliflower, agave guajillo adobo, cotija, refried beans, red cabbage, cilantropollo
fried or grilled chicken, ancho aioli, chipotle aioli, chili de arbol salsa, cabbage slaw, guacamolepork al pastor
bacon wrapped slow roasted pork, pico de gallo with ancho chili, pineapple, tomatillo salsacarnitas
pork shoulder confit, guacamole, arbol chili salsabeef
ground beef, served with green sauce, lettuce, sour cream, jack cheese, and toppedwith queso
fresco, choice of a crispy flour or crispy corn tortillamix & match | 2 for 13 | 3 for 18
camarones al diabla
grilled shrimp, spicy diabla sauce, mango pico de gallo, avocadoborracho uno
modelo negra battered shrimp, mango salsa, cabbage slaw, guacamoleborracho dos
modelo negra battered tilapia, green salsa, ancho chili aioli, cabbage slaw, guacamolefish al pastor
grilled tilapia with pico de gallo, ancho chili, pineapple, chipotle aioli, tomatillo salsabarbacoa
slow cooked shredded beef, roasted tomatillo, chipotle, arbol chili salsa, onions, cilantrofried avocado
avocado dipped in beer batter and rolled in panko breadcrumbs, black beans, poblano sauce, garlic aioli, pickled onion, and cilantrobistec ranchero
steak, molcajete, onion & pepper sauté, heirloom tomato salsa2 for 14
quesabirria
corn tortilla dipped in consomme, grilled with cheese, filled with slow cooked beef in banana leaves, ancho and california chilis, tomatoes, basil, and spices. comes with 2 tacos (no substitutions)2 for 16
matador taco
slow roasted beef brisket, marinated with modelo negra beer, ancho chile. served with mango chili sauce, shaved apple, and pickled red onion2 for 22
filet mignon
grilled filet mignon topped with avocado sauce, california chili, jalapeno, pickled red onion, lemon, and watermelon radish
PLATOS
served with Mexican or cilantro green rice and refried or black beansenchiladas verdes or rojas 22
jack cheese, pico de gall0, crema, verde salsa or roja salsa. choice of grilled chicken, fried chicken, chicken mole, carnitas, chorizo, ground beef.
+steak, birria, shrimp 4 each
+filet mignon 12 each
+veggie option - cauliflower, jack cheese, zucchini, mushroom, cherry tomato, corn, guacamole 2fajitas 22
onion and pepper sauté, cabbage slaw. served with corn tortillas, cheese, guacamole, sour cream. choice of grilled chicken, fried chicken, chicken mole, carnitas, chorizo, ground beef
+steak, birria, shrimp 6 each
+filet mignon 16 each
+veggie option - cauliflower, jack cheese,
zucchini, mushroom, cherry tomato, corn, guacamole 2
POSTRES
churros 10
served with caramel dipping sauce + vanilla cream filled 1
BEBIDA
mexican coke
(355 ml) 4 | (500 ml) 5 sparkling water 4 ginger ale 4diet coke 4
coke zero 4
sprite 4
agua fresca
watermelon or hibiscus 5 horchata 4iced tea 4
jarritos
pineapple, lime, mandarin, tamarind 4Matador Cocktail List - San Francisco updated 4/7/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeMARGARITAS glass / pitcher
classic margarita 11 | 41
blanco tequila, agave, limeclassic mezcal margarita 13 | 49
mezcal joven, agave, limematador barrel select margarita 16 | 56
a classic margarita featuring our personal matador patron reposado barrel selectadditional flavors
mango, strawberry, prickly pear, spicy +2 | +8
cadillac +6 | +12frozen margarita flavors change daily 13
*make it a coronarita +5
*make it a champarita +7frozé 9
rosé, strawberry, citrus
COCTELES
cello 11
gin or vodka, limoncello, lemoncantarito 13
mezcal, tangerine, lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime, agavela piña 13
mezcal, lemon, pineapple syrup, turmeric tincturesmoky sunset 13
mezcal, jalapeno, lime, blood orange, agavepaloma 13
tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave, grapefruit sodacanelo 13
bourbon, amentillado napoleon, ancho reyes, tangerine cinnamon syrup, lemonmatador old fashioned 14
bourbon, mezcal, ancho reyes, chocolate bitters,cucumber cooler 11
vodka, cucumber, lime
FLIGHTS
patron flight 32
patron blanco - twice distilled
slow steamed and baked in small brick ovens, crisp and clean with notes of citrus and cooked agave, smooth tastepatron reposado
aged 2-3 months in new and used french and hungarian oak barrels which creates notes of citrus, honey, vanilla and a light oaky flavorpatron anejo
aged at least 12 months in new and used oak barrels rich and sweet taste with a hint of light agave and oak with vanilla, honey, slightly peppery and dry fruit flavors• matador patron reposado barrel select cooked agave, vanilla, oak, caramel, light toast, fresh herbal notes peppery and dry fruit flavors
premiumflight 75
don julio 1942
aged 2.5 years. chocolate caramel notes with warm oak vanilla tastecasa dragones joven
fresh floral notes with hints of citrus, sweet roast agave. rich, delicious, and ultra smooth finishclase azul reposado
aged 8 months, caramelized, honey, smooth long finishreposado flight 32
siete leguas
(aged 8 months in white oak barrels)
light fragrance of agave, oak, and caramel, vanilla and baking spices with a very mildherbaceous note
don julio (aged 8 months)
gold, smooth rich finishcasamigos (aged 7 months)
slight smoke, vanilla, tobacco and leather
PREMIUM MEZCAL FLIGHT
spoil yourself... you deserve it $150.00
claze azul (guerrero-papalote joven) 42%
artisanal - cultivated in the mountains of guerrero state, a tropical climate, creating fresh flavors, herbal notes and a delicate smokinessclaze azul (cenizo) 44%
clear with hints of herbs and hay, oaky, grassy with an apple finishel jolgorio (pechuga) 48%
burst of citrus (agave and pineapple) sweet touches of green fruits and herbs with a hint of smokiness with a long finishMatador Beer / Wine List - San Francisco updated 4/7/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeCERVEZA
tecate 4
seltzer 4
pineapple / passion fruit, grapefruit victoriacorona 6
pacifico 6
modelo especial 6
modelo negra 7
guinness 8
michelada 8
red or greensmirnoff ice 3
green apple, mango, or original
VINO
glass 9 | bottle 26white
sauvignon blanc - arrogant frog
chardonnay - arrogant frog
rosé - faustino
pinot grigio - barone finired
tempranillo - faustino
pinot noir - pays d’oc
malbec - camila nieto senetiner
cabernet sauvignon - medalla realbubbly
prosecco - lamberti (375 ml) 10/bottle
cava - segura viudas (750 ml) 30/bottle
SANGRIA
glass 10 | pitcher 28
red or white wine, orange liqueur, citrus, fresh fruit
Events and Specials
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Union SquareMonday, December 9, 2024, 3:00 pm-5:30 pmMatador happy hour daily 12 – 5:30 BEBIDAS glass / pitcher classic margarita 5 | 20 blanco tequila, agave, lime classic mezcal margarita 7 | 28 mezcal Read more...
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Union SquareTuesday, December 10, 2024, 3:00 pm-5:30 pmMatador happy hour daily 12 – 5:30 BEBIDAS glass / pitcher classic margarita 5 | 20 blanco tequila, agave, lime classic mezcal margarita 7 | 28 mezcal Read more...
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Union SquareWednesday, December 11, 2024, 3:00 pm-5:30 pmMatador happy hour daily 12 – 5:30 BEBIDAS glass / pitcher classic margarita 5 | 20 blanco tequila, agave, lime classic mezcal margarita 7 | 28 mezcal Read more...
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Union SquareThursday, December 12, 2024, 3:00 pm-5:30 pmMatador happy hour daily 12 – 5:30 BEBIDAS glass / pitcher classic margarita 5 | 20 blanco tequila, agave, lime classic mezcal margarita 7 | 28 mezcal Read more...