Matador NW Portland Menu

1438 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
  • Seasonal Features

    • Pan Seared Petite Tenderloin

      Chile-rubbed teres major steak, port wine sauce, garlic-mashed potatoes, fried brussels sprouts, agave dressing, cotija cheese. The teres major comes from the chuck primal but is very tender and eats like a filet mignon.
      $25.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Tacos

      Inspired by Buffalo chicken wings, these tacos start with crispy breaded chicken thighs tossed in our haba-Buffalo sauce added to flour tortillas. The chicken is then topped with shredded lettuce, ranch dressing, pico de gallo, jalapenos en escabeche, and blue cheese crumbles.
      $18.00
    • Bacon & Brussels Spinach Salad

      This sweet and savory salad starts with fresh baby spinach tossed with agave vinaigrette and crispy fried Brussels sprouts. The salad is topped with creamy goat cheese, smoked bacon, and hibiscus pickled onions.
      $10.00
    • Potato & Chorizo Fried Tacos

      Crispy fried corn tortillas filled with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and cheese and topped with pico. Served with chimichurri mayo and salsa maya for dipping.
      $12.00
  • Soup and Salads

    • Romaine Salad

      Crisp romaine lettuce dressed with a hearty and balanced cilantro pepita dressing and topped with pico de gallo, cotija cheese and toasted pepitas. Served with a lime wedge GF/VEG
      $8.50
    • Tortilla Chicken Soup

      Roasted chicken, fire roasted corn, avocado, tortilla strips, cotija, cilantro GF
      $5.50
    • Mango-Pineapple Shrimp Salad

      Sautéed chile-seasoned shrimp, arugula, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, Tajin, queso fresco, agave vinaigrette gf
      $17.50
  • Pequenos (Small Plates & Shareables)

    • Chips & Salsa

      $4.50
    • Matador Guacamole

      Orange-habanero salsa Maya, tomatillo salsa, pico, queso fresco, cilantro gf/veg
      $11.00
    • Matador Quesadilla

      Large flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and choice of protein. Served with cilantro-lime sour cream and fresh guacamole.
      $10.50
    • Quesabirria

      Three corn tortillas filled with jack cheese, roasted poblanos, braised beef birria, and white onions. Served with braising jus.
      $15.00
    • Fried Tacos

      These crunchy fried tacos are filled with shredded chicken, black bean queso, shredded lettuce, and pico de gallo. Served with salsa maya and chimichurri mayo for dipping or pouring onto the tacos.
      $10.50
    • Black Bean Dip

      Black beans, habanero, garlic crema, tomatillo salsa, green onion (gf/veg)
      $9.50
    • Queso Con Chorizo

      Three-cheese house blend, fresh chorizo, creamy habanero sauce, topped with pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco (gf)
      $11.00
    • Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

      Bacon wrapped jalapenos, stuffed with garlic four cheese blend, served with ranch dressing (gf)
      $13.50
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy fried brussels sprouts, peppers & onions, lime, agave and cotija (gf/veg)
      $11.00
    • Haba Prawns

      Fiery creamy roasted habanero sauce over pan seared shrimp, garlic jalapeno polenta, topped with hibiscus pickled onions and cilantro (gf) Less spicy by choosing poblano crema or chile-garlic butter sauce
      $14.00
    • Dip Flight

      All of our favorite dips – Creamy three cheese queso, fresh guacamole, hearty black bean queso served with house chips and salsa. (gf)
      $15.00
    • Matador Bowl

      Achiote-chile rice, black beans, cheese blend, serrano slaw, crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, radish, tortilla strips, with your choice of sauce and protein.
      $16.50
    • Gaucho Bowl

      A new version of our popular Matador Burrito bowl. Grilled Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, or SW Veg over rice & beans and garnished with everything from our normal fajita set-up plate.
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Ceviche

      Shrimp marinated in lime, orange, and tomato juices and mixed with jalapenos, serranos, red bells, red onion, cucumber, and orange segments. Topped with tajin and served with a lime wedge and warm tortilla chips
      $13.00
  • Grandes (Signature Dishes & Meals)

    • Burritos Ultimos

      9 layer burrito with Mexican black beans, achiote-chile rice, Monterey jack & Cheddar cheese, serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, wrapped in a 12" tortilla. Order it Cali-style and we'll add French fries, avocado and hot sauce.
      $17.50
    • Verde Carnitas Enchiladas

      Two enchiladas filled with our house made carnitas served with rice beans, pico, Guacamole, sour cream covered in our tart and tangy verde sauce
      $17.50
    • Habanero Chicken Enchiladas

      Two Enchilads filled with chicken thigh topped with our house made fiery hot habanero sauce served with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole.
      $17.50
    • Enchiladas Divorciadas

      Corn tortillas filled with Monterey jack cheese & slow braised chicken thighs, smothered in two sauces: mild sweet & tangy salsa verde & medium smoky salsa roja. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans
      $17.50
    • Shredded Beef Enchiladas

      Medium and smoky salsa roja, shredded braised beef birria, flour tortillas
      $18.50
    • Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi

      Mango-pineapple salsa, crispy Brussels sprouts, Mexican rice, chile-butter sauce
      $22.50
    • Agave Chicken Wrap

      Agave marinated chicken breast, bacon, avocado, cilantro pepita dressing, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and cotija wrapped in a large tortilla, served with seasoned French fries.
      $16.00
    • Carne Asada Sandwich

      Grilled marinated steak, French fried onions, serrano slaw, roasted poblano, pico de gallo, chimichurri mayo. Served with chipotle-garlic salt seasoned French Fries.
      $18.50
    • Shrimp & Chorizo Paella Skillet

      Shrimp, house-made chorizo, sauteed fajita peppers, achiote-chile rice, saffron cream.
      $22.00
    • Roasted Chile Rellenos

      Two poblano chiles stuffed with achiote-chile rice, cheese, cilantro, and onions, on a bed of black beans and poblano cream sauce, topped with pico de gallo, garlic crema, cheese, and tortilla strips. Choice of Relleno: Southwest Veggies (Sauteed onions, bell peppers, and corn), Braised Shredded Chicken Thighs, or Braised Carnitas
      $22.00
    • Skirt Steak Surf And Turf

      Marinated Skirt steak cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro and choice of haba, garlic or poblano shrimp
      $34.00
    • Skirt Steak- Carne Asada

      Marinated Skirt steak cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers,cotija and cilantro
      $29.00
    • Ribeye- Carne Asada

      10oz chile-seasoned ribeye steak. Served with chile achiote rice, Mexican black beans, charred red bell and jalapeno peppers and street style fire roasted corn topped with cotija cheese.
      $30.00
    • Ribeye Surf And Turf

      Marinated ribeye cooked to order served with rice, beans, roasted corn, grilled peppers, cotija, cilantro and choice of haba, garlic or poblano prawns
      $35.00
  • Take and Bake

    • Take & Bake Nachos

      Legendary Matador Nachos - Tortilla chips, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, Mexican black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream (gf/veg)
      $12.50
  • Familia (Family Style Meals)

    • Familia Fajitas For 2

      Four large tortillas per person (8) choice of corn or flour, lettuce, Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, sautéed onions and peppers. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.
      $42.00
    • Familia Fajitas For 4

      Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans. Four large tortillas per person (16) choice of corn or flour, lettuce, Jack & cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, sautéed onions and peppers.
      $82.00
    • Familia Street Tacos For 2

      Four small corn tortillas per person (8), tomatillo salsa, cotija, onion, cilantro, lime. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans, lime wedges and radish coins.
      $27.00
    • Familia Street Tacos For 4

      Four small corn tortillas per person (16), tomatillo salsa, cotija, onion, cilantro, lime. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans, lime wedges and radish coins.
      $52.00
    • Familia Traditional Tacos For 2

      Three large tortillas per person-choice of corn or flour (6), shredded lettuce, tomatillo salsa, garlic crema, fresh pico de gallo, cotija, serrano slaw. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.
      $29.00
    • Familia Traditional Tacos For 4

      Three large tortillas per person-choice of corn or flour (12), shredded lettuce, tomatillo salsa, garlic crema, fresh pico de gallo, cotija, serrano slaw. Served with achiote-chile rice and Mexican black beans.
      $55.00
  • Beverages

    • Mexican Coke

      $3.50
    • Diet Coke

      $2.00
    • Root Beer

      $4.00
    • Jarritos, Lime

      $3.50
  • Side & Adds

    • Side Rice & Beans

      $7.00
    • Side Sauce

      $1.50
    • Side Of Tortillas

      $0.50
    • Small Salsa

      $4.00
    • Large Salsa

      $8.00
    • Bag Of Chips

      $2.00

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