Matador
mexican
FROM THE BAR (Grilled Peach & Hot Honey Marg)
La Flor Verde blanco, triple sec, grilled peach, guajillo chile honey, lime, Tajín | 14
Basil-Lavender Sour
Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon, basil, lavender, lemon | 15
Dragonfruit-Orange Agua Fresca
Dhōs N/A Orange liqueur, dragonfruit, lime, orange, soda water | 8
Mushroom & Lentil Birria Street Tacos (Served on yellow corn tortillas)
Red chile-braised lentils, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, avocado crema, tomatillo salsa, white onions, cilantro, cotija veg | 11
Hot Honey Chicken Tacos
Served on flour tortillas with refried pinto beans & Mexican rice
Add third taco for $6 (Birria Ramen)
Guajillo-braised beef, ramen noodles, rich chicken broth, fire-roasted corn, pickled red onion, cilantro, lime| 18
Enchiladas Divorciadas
Medium sweet and tangy salsa verde, medium smoky salsa roja, corn tortillas | gf
Soda, iced tea, or coffee (Upgrade to Agua Fresca +2)
Choice of Strawberry Lime or Charred Pineapple
Every day from 4pm - 6pm and 10pm-close (Grande Nachos)
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream |gf|
pico de gallo, cotija, lime |gf + v| (Refried Bean Dip)
Refried pinto beans, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, cilantro-lime sour cream, green onions |gf |
Quesadilla
Cheese (only) or choice of protein* with pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, guacamole, garlic crema, toasted pepitas, cilantro
Haba Prawns
Fiery habanero sauce, pickled red onions, chile-achiote rice, cilantro |gf|
Queso Con Chorizo (Melted three-cheese house blend, creamy)
habanero sauce, pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco |gf|
pico de mayo, queso fresco, cilantro |gf| (Baja Fish Tacos (2))
Panko crusted and fried Mahi Mahi, serrano slaw, guacamole, chipotle mayo, radish, cilantro, lime
pico de gallo, garlic crema, cotija cheese (Street Tacos (3))
Choice of protein* with white onion, cilantro, tomatillo salsa, radish, cotija, and lime on corn tortillas
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Roasted chicken, fire-roasted corn, avocado, fried
tortilla strips, cotija, cilantro (Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños)
Goat cheese, cream cheese, Monterey Jack, roasted garlic, serrano slaw, ranch |gf|
SNACKS + STARTERS (Dip Flight)
Creamy three-cheese queso, fresh guacamole, and refried pinto beans & cheese |gf|
pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro |gf| (Refried Bean Dip)
Refried pinto beans, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, cilantro-lime sour cream, green onions |gf|
Queso Con Chorizo
Melted three-cheese house blend, creamy habanero sauce, pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco |gf|
Matador Quesadilla
Cheese (only) or choice of protein* with pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, guacamole, garlic crema, toasted pepitas, garnished with cilantro
Grande Nachos
House-made tortilla chips, layered with jack & cheddar cheese mix, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, and garnished with green onion.
Add choice of protein* for additional cost (Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños)
Goat cheese, cream cheese, Monterey Jack, roasted garlic, serrano slaw, ranch |gf|
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Fried Brussels sprouts, peppers & onions, lime, agave vinaigrette, cotija |gf + v|
Quesabirria
Three corn tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese, beef birria, onions, cilantro, birria jus |gf|
Loaded Bean Dip
Refried pinto beans, queso dip, guacamole, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, garlic crema, green onions |gf|
Blackened Ahi Tuna*
Seared chipotle-seasoned Ahi tuna, ponzu, guacamole, shaved serrano, pickled red onions, sesame seeds, fried corn tostadas |gf|
Boulevard Style: add guacamole and pico de gallo (Haba Prawns)
Fiery habanero sauce, pickled red onions, chile-achiote rice, cilantro |gf|
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Shredded coconut, chile-flour batter, pickled jalapeño & Fresno chiles, salsa verde, ranch (available at select locations)
SOUPS & SALADS (Chicken Tortilla Soup)
Roasted chicken, fire-roasted corn, avocado, fried
pico de gallo, cotija, lime |gf| (Taco Salad)
Black beans, Monterey Jack, cotija, shredded lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, serrano vinaigrette, garlic crema, fried flour tortilla Choice of protein: Carnitas, House Chorizo, Shrimp Beyond Picadillo, Pork Al Pastor, Shredded or Grilled Chicken, Marinated Steak*
burger & bowls (Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger)sourcing signal
Mixed greens, pico de gallo, bacon, pickled red onions, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, chipotle mayo, chipotle-garlic salt seasoned French fries
Matador Bowl
Mexican black beans & rice, cheese blend, serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, garlic crema, radish, fried tortilla strips |gf| Choice of sauce: roja, verde, habanero, or poblano crema Add: Braised Chicken, Carnitas, Chorizo, Pork Al Pastor, Southwest Veg, or Beyond Picadillo
Gaucho Bowl
Sautéed peppers & onions, Mexican black beans & rice, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, pickled red onions
Add: Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Shrimp, or Marinated Steak* (SPECIALTY TACOS)
Two tacos on flour tortillas with refried pinto beans & rice. Add a third taco for $6.
Baja Fish Tacos
Panko crusted and fried Mahi Mahi, serrano slaw, guacamole, chipotle mayo, radish, cilantro, lime
Marinated Steak Tacos
Marinated grilled sirloin*, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, guajillo-garlic sauce, garlic crema, pico de gallo
Mango Steak Tacos
Marinated steak*, mango-pineapple salsa, serrano slaw, guajillo-chile sauce, Tajin
Coconut Shrimp Tacos
Crispy coconut-crusted shrimp, mango-pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, serrano slaw
Blackened Fish or Shrimp Tacos
Chipotle chile blackening spice, serrano slaw, tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, garlic crema
Ribeye Tacos
Grilled ribeye*, griddled cheese tortilla, chimichurri mayo, avocado, pickled red onions, cotija, cilantro
ENCHILADAS
Two enchiladas with Monterey Jack, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, refried pinto beans & rice. Add a third enchilada $4.
Divorciadas
Medium sweet and tangy salsa verde, medium smoky salsa roja, slow braised chicken thigh, corn tortillas |gf|
braised carnitas, corn tortillas |gf| (Al Pastor)
Rich roasted poblano crema, pineapple & chile-marinated pork, corn tortillas |gf|
Shredded Beef
Medium and smoky salsa roja, shredded beef birria, flour tortillas
BURRITOS
Flour tortilla filled with Mexican black beans & rice, Jack & cheddar cheeses, and sides of serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, garlic crema. Cali Style – add French fries, avocado, and hot sauce +3.
Braised chicken, chile verde sauce (Beyond Burrito)
Plant-based protein, medium and smokey salsa roja, caramelized onions, roasted poblanos |v|
Skillet Seared Fajitas
Sautéed peppers & onions, Mexican black beans, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce,pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, flour or corn tortillas
Roasted Chile Rellenos
Poblanos stuffed with Mexican rice, Monterey Jack cheese, tomatillo salsa served with Mexican black beans, poblano crema, garlic crema, pico de gallo, fried tortilla strips
Shrimp & Chorizo Paella
Prawns, house chorizo, sautéed peppers & onions, achiote-chile rice, saffron cream
Arroz con Pollo
Agave-marinated grilled chicken, sautéed peppers, onions & corn, chile-achiote rice, saffron cream, cilantro
Grilled Carne Asada
Street corn & leeks, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro, queso fresco, Mexican black beans & rice, flour or corn tortillas
Make it surf and turf
Add garlic-chile butter, poblano crema, or fiery habanero prawns
Braised Carnitas
Pork shoulder, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, habanero salsa Maya, Mexican black beans & rice, flour or corn tortillas
Mango-Pineapple Mahi Mahi
Chunky mango & pineapple salsa, fruity salsa verde, serrano slaw, chile-achiote rice, cilantro, lime (available at select locations)
MATADOR MARGARITAS (HOUSE*)
Lunazul Blanco, triple sec, lime, lemon, agave
Patrón Silver, Cointreau, lime, lemon, agave (BLOOD ORANGE)
Lalo Blanco, Solerno Blood Orange liqueur, citrus, agave
SMOKEY
Ilegal Joven mezcal, triple sec, charred pineapple, lime, Tajin
BARTENDER’S
Olmeca Altos Reposado, triple sec, lime, lemon, cranberry, agave, Grand Marnier
CADILLAC
Lunazul Blanco, triple sec, lemon, lime, agave, Grand Marnier
CUCUMBER-JALAPEÑO
Exotico Blanco, triple sec, cucumber, jalapeño, lemon, lime, agave, Tajin
DRAGONFRUIT*
Olmeca Altos Reposado, triple sec, dragonfruit, lime, orange, spiced citrus sugar
STRAWBERRY MANGONADA*
Corralejo Silver, triple sec, lime, mango, strawberry, lemon, chamoy, Tajin
GINGER-ORANGE
choose Código Blanco + Cointreau or Ilegal Joven mezcal + Solerno Blood Orange liqueur Ginger, orange, lime, spiced citrus sugar
PASSIONFRUIT
Choose Koch Elemental mezcal or Milagro Silver Passoã Passionfruit liqueur, lemon, lime, agave, Chile salt
PINEAPPLE-HABANERO*
Choose Koch Elemental mezcal or Milagro Silver Triple sec, pineapple, lime, habanero, Chile salt, Tajin
Sangrias (SPICED RED)
Burgundy, brandy, pisco, mango, ginger, orange, lemon, cinnamon
SPARKLING STRAWBERRY
Chablis, Spanish Cava, pisco, strawberry, pineapple, hibiscus, orange, spice
SPANISH ROSÉ
Spanish Rosé, Chablis, pineapple, orange, pisco, lime, cucumber, spice
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 104 venues in Greenville, SC and could score 25 of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.
There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.
v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 1 distinct [class=breed-marketing x0.00], buzzword 1 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.
protein
Wagyu
Attribute“of protein: Carnitas, House Chorizo, Shrimp Beyond Picadillo, Pork Al Pastor, Shredded or Grilled Chicken, Marinated Steak* burger & bowls Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Mixed greens, pico de gallo, bacon, pickled red onions, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, chipotle mayo,”
on the menu · source ↗
sourcing
all-natural
Buzzword“NW Portland Redmond East Portland Tacoma West Seattle Tequila About Private Events Order Online Taste Mexico Reimagined The Matador uses all-natural ingredients only, and that includes our carne, pollo, carnitas and seafood. We source the freshest, in-season vegetables and”
on the menu · source ↗
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| Sunday | 11am – 12am |
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| Monday | 11am – 12am |
| Tuesday | 11am – 12am |
| Wednesday | 11am – 12am |
| Thursday | 11am – 12am |
| Friday | 11am – 1am |
| Saturday | 11am – 1am |
Hours checked Aug 31, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Coverage
- towncarolina_dining_guide restaurant guide entry: Matador ↗
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