Matador Redmond
Old Town, Redmond
Restaurant in Redmond, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Matador Redmond is a practical pick for casual celebrations, group dinners, late-leaning meals in downtown Redmond. Choose it when timing and social energy matter more than a chef-led or awards-backed dining agenda; cross-shop Momiji Redmond, Kanishka Cuisine of India, Woodblock, Fuji Steak House, or Village Square Cafe if the group wants a more specific format.
About Matador Redmond
Matador Redmond is a Redmond venue with casual dress and broad daily hours. The schedule starts at 11 AM every day, runs until midnight from Sunday through Thursday, extends until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it most useful when timing flexibility matters and when the plan needs a casual setting rather than a formal dress code.
Price range, cuisine description, signature dish, awards record, reservation policy, address details, or service-format notes are not available. Matador Redmond is a casual Redmond option with late operating hours. Confirm any menu, booking, or event-specific needs directly with the venue before committing.
Better for a flexible Redmond plan than a tightly specified dining brief
The clearest advantages are simple: casual dress and long hours. If your decision depends on a particular cuisine, chef, dish, price point, room style, or documented accolade, those details are not available. In that case, compare Matador Redmond with venues such as Momiji Redmond, Kanishka Cuisine of India, Village Square Cafe, Woodblock, or Fuji Steak House based on each venue's current details.
For an informal outing, Matador Redmond can be considered when the group values a casual dress code and a schedule that continues late into the night. For a high-stakes meal where the food program, service format, or exact atmosphere needs to be known in advance, the better move is to verify those specifics directly before choosing.
Use it when timing matters more than culinary specificity
The hours are the most concrete planning detail: Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 2 AM, Sunday from 11 AM to 12 AM. That schedule supports daytime, evening, late-night planning, but it does not include details on a separate lunch menu, special late-night menu, or any particular dining format.
Reservations: reservation guidance is not available, so confirm directly if timing or group size matters. Dress: casual. Budget: no price range is available. Occasion fit: best assessed around casual dress and late hours rather than claims about cuisine, awards, or service style.
Planning details
- Location
- 7824 Leary Wy, Redmond, WA 98052
- Website
- matadorrestaurants.com
- Phone
- +14258832855
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Matador Redmond presents a casual, high-energy take on Tex‑Mex in the heart of Old Town. The place is built around a bar program that stands equal to the kitchen, so the room hums with post-work conversation, weekend crowds and solo bar visits alike. It reads like a neighborhood spot for repeat visits: familiar Latin‑inflected plates, straightforward value and a service style that leans informal. The result is a convivial, approachable restaurant that feels like the kind of suburban go-to where drinks and hearty plates are served with steady, dependable rhythm.
Best For
This is a versatile address for the Eastside: ideal for after‑work drinks, weekend group dinners and late‑night solo stops. The description calls out the bar as a structural co-equal to the kitchen, which makes it equally comfortable for standing or seated bar visits and for groups gathering around shared plates. Because Matador sits on Redmond’s Leary Way corridor, it fits the routine-restaurant slot—reliable enough for regulars and roomy enough to handle a mix of post‑work crowds, celebratory groups and late‑week bar traffic.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s signature items and the strong bar program. The Street Tacos are a straightforward bet for sampling the kitchen’s style, while the Haba Prawns and classic Fajitas speak to the Latin/Tex‑Mex focus called out in the description. Order from the bar if you’re stopping in solo for drinks; if you’re with a group, pick a mix of tacos and larger plates to share so everyone can try those highlighted dishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting social atmosphere with amber lighting and unique hacienda-inspired decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Street Tacos
- Haba Prawns
- Fajitas
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Woodblock, Notable alternative
- Momiji Redmond, Notable alternative
- Kanishka Cuisine of India, Notable alternative
- Fuji Steak House, Notable alternative
- Village Square Cafe, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Matador Redmond compares in Redmond
Choose Matador Redmond over Woodblock when the priority is an easy, social group meal rather than a more restaurant-focused night. Woodblock is the better cross-shop for diners who want a clearer neighborhood dining feel; Matador is the safer call when the group is mixed, the occasion is casual, booking friction needs to stay low.
Momiji Redmond and Kanishka Cuisine of India are stronger choices when the craving is specific. Pick Momiji for sushi, Kanishka for Indian food, Matador when the meal is more about gathering than committing everyone to one cuisine lane.
For occasion energy, Fuji Steak House is the more theatrical option, while Village Square Cafe is the better daytime or brunch-adjacent alternative. Matador sits between them: easier for dinner plans and casual celebrations, less suited to a quiet morning meal or a show-driven dinner.
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Compare Matador Redmond
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Matador Redmond | Redmond | No published awards |
| Woodblock | Redmond | No published awards |
| Momiji Redmond | Redmond | No published awards |
| Kanishka Cuisine of India | Redmond | No published awards |
| Fuji Steak House | Redmond | No published awards |
| Village Square Cafe | Redmond | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Matador Redmond?
Casual clothing fits the dress code. No formal dress requirement is listed.
How far ahead should I book Matador Redmond?
No reservation policy is available. If timing matters, contact Matador Redmond directly before you go, especially for a larger group or a late-night plan.
What are alternatives to compare with Matador Redmond?
Venues to compare include Woodblock, Momiji Redmond, Kanishka Cuisine of India, Fuji Steak House, Village Square Cafe. Check each venue's current details to decide which best fits your plan.
Is Matador Redmond good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a casual occasion if the schedule and casual dress code fit your needs. The hours run until midnight most days and until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is daytime or evening better at Matador Redmond?
Choose based on timing. Matador Redmond opens at 11 AM daily, stays open until midnight Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. No separate daytime, dinner, or late-night menu details are available.
