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Matador - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Matador - San Francisco

4.3 (216)
$31 to $50
Mexican
679 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102-1017

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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 216 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matador in San Francisco serves "best Mexican food" with standout cocktails and a lively atmosphere. The service is often praised, particularly mentioning "amazing" staff like Kassy. It's a favorite for locals and offers "great happy hour" deals. The location is convenient, making it a "go-to sit down Mexican spot" with consistent quality.
216 Reviews
  1. Adam

    Czechia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Mexican food we’ve ever had - good quality and well priced

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  2. Nishma VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn’t really enjoy the food - there was a lot of cheese and wasn’t warm enough. However, the churros were amazing! Service was good.

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  3. Will

    Unspecified4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was very nice and friendly. The manager was always there to get us something when our server was too busy with other tables, which was a lot. The food and drinks were fresh and delicious. I really liked my enchiladas, and the choros were delicious.

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  4. Francois

    France3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Ça n’était pas ma première fois dans ce restaurant mais pour sûr c était la pire: notre serveur a disparu au milieu de repas. Tout était chaotique.

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  5. John

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Tasty and quality Mexican staples with cocktails that are delicious

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  6. Imani

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great happy hour good prices definitely will be back to try full menu service can be a bit better maybe more waiters other than that I had a good experience

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  7. Miles

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Good location. Looks like a lot of locals enjoy this area. Great margaritas.

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  8. Johnny VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I decided to give a try to this place since I was staying closed by, best decision ever! The food and ambiance were great but the service was even better! Our waitress Kassy was amazing! She gave us great recommendations and was always very attentive!

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  9. Brian VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and perfect before a concert at Masonic.

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  10. Anne

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food, good price. Excellent house margarita! Everyone having so much fun that it is difficult other each other, but can't fault the restaurant for their enthusiastic customers.

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FAQs

Matador - San Francisco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 525-3557.

Matador - San Francisco is rated 4.3 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 13 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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