Matador Ballard

Great food and drinks here, which I'm sure other reviews dive into. However, I'll focus on the unique deals! I usually don't get home from work until 10:30/11pm, so I find almost every place with a real kitche that isn't fast-food is closed after 10pm, even by 9pm it starts getting limited. Anytime here is a great way to widen your tequila knowledge and experience, but Tuesday for the "Top Shelf Tuesday" feels too good to be true. It's a staggering 50% off all tequilas $16 and over. For example, I've never heard of a $16 ($32 normally here) Clase Azul Reposado pour at a bar/restaurant... Realistically even buying the entire 750ml bottle at fair price from a liquor store and having it at home is ~$12 for each of the seventeen (17), 1.5oz pours. For just a few extra $$ per order of tequila, the knowledgeable/well-trained bartenders can walk you through the thoughtfully chosen menu. Try a flavor profile or producing region that you have less or no familiarity with! I'll also mention that the atmosphere, decoration, and music add more to any date, night out with friends or lunch/dinner yourself. Also, don't forget the Grande Happy Hour Nachos for $7 and only another $3.5 during HH for a pile of Chicken, Beyond Picadillo, House Chorizo, Carnitas, or Ground Beef on top. Look at the picture of these objectively 2-3 full-size meals worth of food stacked highwith my hand to the lift side of the plate. My hands are definitely on the larger side too! This is odd to mention in a review but for context, I'm over 6ft tall and every nitrile medium-size glove won't fit at all and large-size gloves are often a bit uncomfortable.
Apr 6th, 2024

I really like this restaurant and so far, this location has been the best. Not only is the food superbly flavorful and fresh, the drinks are amazing! The Cadillac margarita is likely the best Ive ever had. And a shout out to Karen Y. Who served me today and was just the friendliest, upbeat server Ive encountered in a long time. She was pleasant, quick, not overbearing and did all the things a good server should do. Thank you so much for a lovely afternoon treat! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free available and accommodated.
Apr 6th, 2024

Apr 1st, 2024

Really not a great place for vegetarian options. Found the food to be pretty lacking luster.
Mar 31st, 2024

Food was amazing and so beautiful sitting outside
Mar 29th, 2024