El Matador

Mexican restaurants in COSTA MESA

About El Matador

El Matador is a family-owned Mexican restaurant that has been serving guests since 1966. Located at its original location, the restaurant has built its legacy around traditional Mexican cuisine created from original family recipes. For more than five decades, El Matador has remained committed to preserving authentic flavors while providing a welcoming dining experience for generations of guests. The restaurant is also recognized for its extensive tequila collection, featuring over 400 different tequilas, and its dedication to sharing knowledge about tequila culture and craftsmanship. El Matador continues to celebrate Mexican traditions through its food, hospitality, and appreciation for the heritage behind every experience.

Services

Mexican Combinations Handcrafted Chimichanga Two Cheese Enchiladas Cheese Enchilada And Chile Relleno Cheese Enchilada And Tamale Pork Chile Verde Dinner Deluxe Tostada Ground Beef Enchilada Cheese Enchilada And Chile Relleno Cheese Crisp Two Flautas Cheese Enchilada And Taco Four Taquitos Two Tacos Cheese Enchilada And Ground Beef Tostada Ground Beef Enchilada Chile Relleno And Ground Beef Sope Ground Beef Taco And Chile Relleno Two Tacos Al Carbon Camarones A La Tampico Enchiladas Mexicanas Two Lettuce Wraps Pescado A La Veracruzano Mexican Protein Bowl Authentic Mexican Food Specialties Fajitas A La Mexicana Gourmet Seafood Platter Shrimp Enchilada Ranchera Steak Ranchero Shrimp Fajitas Veggie Fajitas Carnitas Taco Salad Monte Alban Steak Picado Carne Asada The Mexican Pizza Chile Relleno Caldo De Camaron Soup Black Bean And Avocado Salad Burritos Pork Chile Verde Burrito Fajitas Burrito Asada Burrito Carnitas Pork Burrito Bean And Cheese Burrito Tacos Shredded Beef Shredded Chicken Ground Beef Tacos Fish Taco Shrimp Taco Grilled Steak Grilled Chicken Or Carnitas Tacos Lettuce Wrap Taco Potato Taco Breakfast Chilaquiles And Two Eggs Mexican Cheese Omelet Huevos Rancheros Chorizo Con Huevos Machaca Con Huevos Steak And Eggs Appetizers Cheese Nachos Chile Verde And Cheese Nachos Queso Dip Avocado And Shrimp Cocktail Fresh Guacomole Stuffed Quesadilla Chicken Tortilla Or Albondigas Soup Tostada Dessert Flan Ice Cream Sundae Root Beer Float Deep Fried Ice Cream Chambord And Ice Cream Taco Tuesday Traditional House Margarita El Matador Margarita Handcrafted Margaritas El Matador Ultimate Margarita El Matador Margarita Jalapeño Margarita Mezcal Margarita Traditional Margaritas Traditional House Margarita Traditional Cadillac Margarita Traditional Ultimate Margarita Blended Margaritas Signature Cocktails Ranch Water Tequila Blackberry La Paloma Millionaire Margarita Tamarindo Ahumado Coconut Margarita Watermelon Margarita La Mula Red Wine J. Lohr Merlot Mignanelli Pinot Noir Loscano Grand Reserve Malbec Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon Pedroncelli Red Blend White Wine La Playa Chardonnay J. Lohr Chardonnay Nickel And Nickel Chardonnay Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc Ferrante Pinot Grigio Roseblood Rosé Beer Bohemia Bud Light Budweiser Carta Blanca

Reviews

If you are considering eating at this establishment, please do so. The food was incredible, the service was attentive, and the food was served quickly. This was my first time eating here and I will be back again. I had the chimichanga and fajitas and they were both great. Also, the queso dip was the best I've had since moving to California.