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Matador - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Matador - San Francisco

4.5
4.5
205 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
679 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102-1017

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Matador – San Francisco is a restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine. It offers delivery and takeout, and also provides catering services. The restaurant is recommended for lunch and dinner, and has garage and street parking. It is a good place for groups, and the attire and ambiance inside is casual. Matador – San Francisco offers full alcohol bar and the noise level during peak hours is average. The restaurant offers free WI-FI access and has outdoor seating as well.

The menu at Matador – San Francisco includes classic Mexican dishes such as carnitas tacos, guacamole, mezcal with pineapple syrup and lemon, house salad with shrimp, salsa, and pozole. The waiting staff is friendly, courteous, and fast in taking orders and serving food.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Alma Sosa
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross street
    Taylor
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Forgotten Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Step into The Forgotten Hour — the hidden speakeasy tucked behind Matador. With an intimate, candlelit ambiance and a touch of mystery, it’s the perfect escape from the ordinary. In addition to the regular menu, enjoy a special selection of appetizers crafted exclusively for the speakeasy. Explore a curated list of Tequila, Mezcal, and Whisky, and discover a world of affordable luxury where every detail invites you to slow down and savor the secret.
    The Forgotten Hour Photo

What 205 people are saying

Matador - San Francisco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Good for groups

  • San Francisco

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matador in San Francisco excels with its "great food and service" and "wonderful margaritas." Its location near theaters makes it ideal for a pre-show meal. The "Mexican pizza with chorizo" is a standout dish. Despite some mixed reviews on ambiance and menu accuracy, the consistent quality and festive atmosphere shine through.

205 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Portland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service and delicious food. Many options for all.

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  2. Kelly VIP

    Phoenix25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We came in from Arizona to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were seated at a table by the door. It was cold every time someone came in and out. The ambiance wasn't great. It wasn't the festive atmosphere I was looking for. The food was okay. Someone has a hair in their food. The waitress asked the birthday girl what dessert she would like to celebrate and charged us for it. I just felt there there would have been so many better option for a night out in the city than this place. I also picked this place because of on of the parties gluten allergy. There were many items marked gluten free on the menu. they server told us they actually were not gluten free and were cross contaminated. That is poor marketing.

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  3. Grant

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service snd wonderful margaritas. Fernando is the best!

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  4. Martin

    London10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a disappointing experience- we’d read reviews of the restaurant and thought we’d have quality food and tastes but to be honest it was all very average and quite dull. Service was good and friendly but if you are a goody I sadly definitely wouldn’t recommend here.

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  5. Isabel

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Close to theaters and comedy clubs, great food, service and prices!

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  6. Isabel

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks Pozole was amazing, as well as the burritos and salad!

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  7. Gina

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go-to sit down Mexican spot in the city. So consistent and delicious every time.

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  8. Rich VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I believe this is the best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten! The drink selection is terrific as well .

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  9. Samantha

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good happy hour. Not sure id go for full priced meal.

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  10. Warren

    San Francisco43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot to have good tacos and drinks quaint and delicious. Nice neighborhood spot.

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FAQs

Matador - San Francisco does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Matador - San Francisco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 525-3557.

Matador - San Francisco is rated 4.5 stars by 205 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Downtown / Union Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Matador - San Francisco

679 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102-1017

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Taylor
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Alma Sosa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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