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Matador - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Matador - San Francisco

4.1
4.1
135 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
Matado – 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.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (415) 525-3557
  • 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

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

135 Reviews
  1. EvaR

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Had outside seating with heaters.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mediocre, service was poor- appetizers and main course brought out at the same time! No one checked on us.

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  3. Mini

    Sacramento

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. Service was OK. The reason for 1 star is because the server added 6 people on the tab for the party of 4 to automatically add 18% tip. When asked she said we were a big party - the menu clearly states party of 6 and more (not party of 4). 18% tip is pretty common and that was not the issue - it is this attitude where somehow it was our mistake not hers is the problem.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Forced to sit outside, even with reservation that didn’t specify. Won’t be back

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  5. ChristinaG

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat outside in the parklet and the seating worked well for our group. Food was great and I highly recommend the margarita tree - it was perfect for a group of 3. The service was excellent - just really attentive and friendly without being overbearing. I will be back soon!

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  6. ASpicuzza

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly, an amazing, Mexican restaurant. Would definitely go back.

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  7. nyc2vin

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Matador is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in San Francisco. Everything we've had on their menu has been delicious. And we've been there quite a few times, especially for Happy Hour! The guacamole, salsas and chips, chicken tinga and carnitas tacos, potato flautas are among our favorites, but seriously try everything. The Margaritas are very good, if not a bit sweet, but tasty. The staff especially Maira, Tom, Fernando and Anastacia are all very helpful and friendly. Kudos to Leo and Jamie. The ambience has always had a chill fun vibe. I definitely would recommend Matador and look forward to our next visit.

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  8. JamesL

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Regardless pf all the reviews O decided to try this place and I’m glad a I did. Delicious and nice atmosphere :) thank your for a nice dinner

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  9. KaraB

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food Loved the spicy margarita Highly recommend

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very bad experience, food was tasteless, poor service

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not the best. Tortilla wrapping the burrito was burned.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar. Great service. Good food. Enjoyed my experience.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    They were out of a lot of dishes but the food we did get was good. Bathroom was gross, more of a storage/cleaning closet with things jumbled around. A pitcher of margaritas was more of a small carafe than a pitcher and didn’t even fill four small bourbon glasses. Would have been better off ordering four individual margaritas.

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  14. Ctans

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Thomas was top notch. He provided excellent suggestions! The food and drinks were delicious.

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  15. Crocetta

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Quality and quantity/price okay. Pretty wide range of choices, but 2/4 of items we wanted to order were not available. There was a funky, not pleasant smell when we entered and at the table, even though we were far from the restrooms.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Was thinking that this was a good place to stop dor tex mex. The margarita machine was not working. The fajitas were subpar and lacked meat. Most of the tjme when you order fajitas they are hot and sizzling these one did not. The server was great, just a shame the food was very underwhelming and disappointing. I wouldn’t recommend for the prices that they charge.

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  17. Jbell

    San Francisco

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Matador is a very underrated restaurant. The boracho 2 tacos: phenomenal. The service: excellent. The margaritas: top-notch. Prices are superb. Definitely recommend.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food at reasonable prices. Really enjoyed our night out here.

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  19. Bijoustein

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The ambiance is kind of cool with the art but the food lacks taste. There were 6 of us and everyone indicated that their dishes tasted bland. I had to ask for Cholula to spice up my dish a bit. We were seated in the back room away from the bar area which was nice because it was quieter. However, that meant our server didn't come to check on us as often as we needed. I would not come back for these reasons. If they improve their food and service then I would consider giving them a second try.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped in for lunch. The food was delicious! They make their tortillas fresh and they melt in your mouth! We sat at the bar and the service from Fernando was excellent. We even got a tour of the 2 back rooms that hold larger parties and tequila tasting.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fabulous service by Harrison. House margaritas were excellent, especially the one made with mezcal. The chips and dips were fantastic and the house made guacamole was plentiful and really fresh. Tacos were a bit of a disappointment for me. The masa was a bit thick. My beef taco fell apart as the juice soaked through and then it made a real mess. Some side plates would really help. The borracho shrimp was not as spicy as expected. The deep fried avocado was delicious. The total cost was expensive for what it was but that is the US and San Fran for you. I would come back and try some other items.

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  22. brooken

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I used to love this place. It used to have the nicest waiters/waitresses and the food used to feel like a high end Mexican restaurant. However I think they must have switched up their menu. They didn't have nearly as many taco options as they used to (which was my favorite part), and the tacos I did get had grease pouring from them. They only had one waitress for lunchtime on a Sunday afternoon. She was cold and never went around to check on us or the other customers. I used to come across the bay for this place, however I'm afraid this will have been my last visit.

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  23. PaulS

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing. Great all the way round. Highly recommneded.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The carnitas nachos were great. The chicken salad not so much. Good dressing, but topped with chicken that had been cooked and refrigerated, rather than freshly cooked. Margaritas were good.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average, service was poor, overall okay dinner

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome happy hour menu!!

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  27. JessiP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok..not much flavor. But the service was fantastic.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Service! Gave us free shots for my birthday!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff. Excellent food.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers were very attentive though not intrusive even for a large party of 9. The hostess seemed happy to put our party at one table even though I had reserved 2 tables of four which was lovely. Everyone seemed to really enjoy their meal though we had ordered different things. I told the concierge at our hotel how much we enjoyed the food and service and she was going to add it to her list of recommended nearby restaurants

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Ecuador

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were good, a little too spicy

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow service at a business lunch. Took almost 1.5 hours for 3 people. Food portions very small.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Chips were delicious and hot, but didn’t love the tacos which is what we went for.

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  34. NapaKGB

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food at very reasonable prices, interesting selection of tacos!

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  35. Barb

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is ok. It lacked flavor but it wasn't bad. They seemed busier than they could handle but they were pleasant. I wouldn't go back.

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  36. marinag

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to check this place out during New Year’s Eve since it was around the corner from our hotel and it did not disappoint!! The tequila flights were amazing and the food was even better! They were playing such nostalgic music and the service was wonderful.

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  37. IanL

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find. Lots of different taco options and levels of spice

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  38. Laherbella

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The pros- Salsa and guacamole were tasty. The happy hour pricing was good. The cons- Service was polite but slow, The food was just okay on flavor and came out between lukewarm and cold.

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  39. JessicaJ

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here before the show at the Masonic and the food was delicious! My mom had the vegetarian enchiladas and the fresh vegetables were amazing and the sauce was delicious, the beans were just OK but the rice was good. I had 3 tacos the Chicken Shrimp and Carnitas which was by far the best do the 3. The guacamole was tasty and the churros at the end but the sweet spot. I will remember this pace for sure in the future when attending something at The Masonic

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  40. PamelaR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was there for happy hour and ordered the steak nachos and classic mezcal make it spicy margarita. Food, drinks, and service at the bar were great.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.1 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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