Matador
7824 Leary Way NE
Redmond, Washington 98052
United States
(425) 883-2855
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GeoPage Score
7.6
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5 Recommends
Citysearch Rated
The Lone Star state meets the NW at this trendy Tex-Mex bar and grill.
November 28, 2007

In Short
A longhorn skull above the main bar, lavish metal artifacts on the walls and antique light fixtures give the room a big dose of character. The atmosphere feels just right for clientele that is well-dressed and includes employees from other area establishments. Wine and beer are offered, but icy margaritas and perfectly stiff well drinks are the popular sips. Main course must-tries include carne asada and ancho-chipotle baby back ribs; those in search of variety can choose from any of the numerous taco and enchilada combinations.

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Food is lacking in this nicely decorated hangout
March 12, 2010
(3.0 / 5 stars)

I stopped in here for the first time with a friend the other night. We had heard good things but were very disappointed in the overly salty calamari and the rather bland crabcakes we ordered.

The service here was good, and the decorations and ambiance are pretty good as well, just think they need to work on their menu or their cooks or something.

Pros: Solid service and drinks were tasty
Cons: The food needs some work
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Give this place a try
August 09, 2009
(3.0 / 5 stars)

Great restaurant, wonderful for happy hour. Parking lot not huge but lots of street parking available. Good margaritas, make them a double. Bustling atmosphere which is always fun

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love it
July 15, 2008
(5.0 / 5 stars)

delicious, spectacular, love it, the best in the west fo sho. i would eat and drink there every day if i could.

Pros: everthing
Cons: none
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Average
March 26, 2008
(3.0 / 5 stars)

When I went (a Sunday night) the service was ok. I had no complaints. Some of the food was excellent, some of it was average.
I like the atmosphere, but it's a small place. And it's also quite open and I'm sure it's very loud on a busy night. The wooden seats could use a cushion.

I would go back, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

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Tequila lovers rejoice
February 26, 2008
(3.0 / 5 stars)

Great atmosphere, decent food ( I only went for lunch) and plenty of Tequila. If I was Tequila drinker I would be back next Friday belly up to the bar trying all that they had, which was a lot. This place could be a great place to hang out on a Friday after work, it you like Tequila. Service was a little slow and unattentive but not horrible. It wasworth trying once.

Pros: Atmosphere, Tequila selection
Cons: Food is okay, service is unattentive
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worst service ever
February 25, 2008
(1.0 / 5 stars)

NEVER GO HERE!!! WORST SERVICE EVER!!!
so we went with a large group of friends (10) to celebrate a birthday. First of all they dont split checks...so be prepared to do math (as in add your meal, drinks, tax and tip)... they add the gratuity which as a server i understand for a large group and I never tip badly and she flat out didn't deserve anything!! tips should reflect your service and when you get bad service and by bad i mean worst i have ever gotten in my life... their should have been no tip. Even with the really low cut shirt she was wearing... which was just tacky
Our server never introduced herself, we ordered drinks and it took over 15 min to get them... once finished we waited almost a half hour to get asked if we wanted a re-fill... the food was burnt, they forgot my boyfriends food, and he was starving so he ate mine (i hated it.. picked starving over eating)... then when the check came it took us like 45min to get everything to add up right (cause they dont split checks) and that was even with people just throwing money in so we could leave....
WE WILL NEVER EVER RETURN

Pros: the tequila selection
Cons: sevice, srevice, and service, food, and not able to split the check
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Save Money:

The Matador's happy hours (4pm-6pm and 10pm-2am) make it a great place to dine before or after shopping at the mall.

THE DETAILS
Category:
Restaurant
Cuisine:
Southwestern, Mexican
Features:
Open 7 Days, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Prices:
$
Payment:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Serving 1 neighborhood:
Downtown
GEOBLOGS
By Nicole on 09/07/09 04:40 PM

With a recent move to a nearby Matador, I find myself wanting to be a regular. It's not my fault they have a amazing daily happy hour. Nor is it my...

By Lawyer Milloy on 07/10/09 06:02 PM

After playing basketball at Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center my boy Casey and I decided to go to The Matador Restaurant and Tequila Bar for...