The Matador

Veggie enchiladas picante is one of my favorites, their spicy sauces are habanero-based and some days really bring the heat. Excellent happy hour bites and an extensive tequila selection .

I went here on my first day with my love and the whole experience was amazing. I am not the biggest drinker, but I was highly impressed by the mojito and the enchiladas were delicious.

Want to go back with friends or date night with Cory! I enjoyed my dish so much! It's authentic gourmet Mexican. 5 star quality product! Chef was on it! My Bartender spoiled me & made me feel comfy !

They had a 1 1/2 hour wait at 5pm on a Saturday and they don't accept reservations so there is no way to avoid this unless you go two doors down to the awesome Meconi's Pub for great food and drinks.

Great atmosphere in the bar and an even better happy hour...get in early to avoid the crush and get the bartenders margarita !

Can't go wrong with the margaritas at this please. I pair the delicious salt rimmed concoctions with Texas Sized Nachos and Shrimp Fajitas !

The carne asada nachos are awesome. I tried the bartender 's margarita on the recommendation of other reviews and it was good but not great.

Try the steak nachos (especially during happy hour ). Best ever. Also, their cilantro-lime sour cream is great.

Street tacos are a nice way to try the different selections. Highly recommended.

Best Mexican food I've had since moving to Washington from California!!! The verde sauce is great and try the bartender 's margarita !!!

Tacos , salads chips guacamole salsa lots of gluten free options too and vegetarian

2nd best happy hour in downtown Tac. 1st best if you're not trying to spend an arm and a leg for happy hour .

So delicious! Ordered the happy hour snacks and they were divine.

Definitely start with chips and salsa during happy hour - $2, best salsa in town .

The Matador won the title: #1 Best Happy Hour , by Evening Magazine's - Best of Western Washington (2014)

Everything????. Expect large portions .

21+ so don't bring your children... It's a bar ???? ???? ????

The steak medallions were sweet and spicy - delicious. The chips and salsa - fantastic.

The Chorizo quesadilla is amazing and only $5 at happy hour !

If you like cinnamon , try a tamarind margarita . They're delicious!

Excellent happy hour !

Spring rolls are great, nachos n quesadilla too! Seating by fire allows for mostly full people watching viewpoint! :-)

Worth it just for the service. Friendly & easy on the eyes. Food was great too.

Carne Asada is great

Go for happy hour ! Everything is around $5

Awesome everything

Goat cheese quesadilla was magical

Drinks are not as good as they used to be nor is the service.

The Matador burrito is awesome. Try it with a mojito .

The best nachos ever

Try the blackberry margarita and the spring rolls !

Late night happy hour ! Best deal in T town !

Order a quadruple Patron shot! Delish!

Never go here. They don't know how to staff their resturant to do to go orders. Plus they have the nerve to charge for chips and salsa...and it's so below par!!

Happy Hour nachos & Cadillacs

Happy hour nachos !!

Tamarind margaritas are yummy!

Best happy hour in town ... try the braised pork tacos for $4

Happy Hour

Enchiladas palancho

Probably the best Happy Hour in Tacoma!

The Shrimp Quesadillas Are Absolutely The Best!!

Excellent food under 5bucks and great drink prices!

Two words: steak nachos . Only $8 between 4 And 6!!!

Steak Tacos are great!

Happy hour is only food...no drinks!

Banana crown, sauv blanc and scallops are amazing

Perfect for blind/first date or even date night

Best Steak Tacos in TAC!

Everything is yummy...esp. habanero enchiladas !