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The Matador
2221 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
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Marco Polo Motel N/A 2.7 mi 4.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Everspring Inn $60 3.1 mi 5.0 km 3 of 5 stars
Continental Plaza Seattle $85 3.2 mi 5.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Days Inn Seattle - Midtown $80 3.3 mi 5.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
MarQueen Hotel $213 3.6 mi 5.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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Lombardi's Cucina of Ballard 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
La Carta de Oaxaca 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Ocho 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Ballard District 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Ballard Farmer's Market 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Sloop Tavern 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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#584 of 2,070 restaurants in Seattle
  • Cuisines: American, Mexican
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 2221 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
  • Phone:  (206) 297-2855
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“Bad service; every time...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 2, 2009

Bad service; every time! So-so food. Great fireplace. more

“ever dish has some sort...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 6, 2008

ever dish has some sort of chile. great chips. odd wine list for spicy food. more

“It's a bit loud inside...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 17, 2008

It's a bit loud inside, but a happy hour experience on the deck is FANTASTIC. The quality of food far surpasses the $4 and $5 tapa prices. We'll be back soon... more

“The drinks, appetizers...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 10, 2008

The drinks, appetizers and people watching are good, the entrees ordinary. One refreshing thing about Matador is that they offer some truly spicy food - the habanero sauce is particularly good. more

“A bit of a meat market...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 7, 2008

A bit of a meat market and the food isn't as good as either La Isla or La Carta de Oaxaca in Ballard more

“It has a great late...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 23, 2008

It has a great late night happy hour, fun crowd & inexpensive food! more

“this bar is evil and...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 2, 2008

this bar is evil and will pad their tip when given the chance more

“Great for hanging out...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 7, 2008

Great for hanging out with friends and grabbing a drink more

“The Steak Tacos are...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 27, 2008

The Steak Tacos are fantastic more

“Safe choice. Good...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 22, 2008

Safe choice. Good food/drinks...nothing great. more

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The Matador Address

2221 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
Tel: (206) 297-2855
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