El Matador
$$ · newport
1768 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627 ↗
Mexican Combinations
- Handcrafted ChimichangaWrapped and fried shredded beef, beans, and cheese with ranchero sauce, sour cream, guacamole, rice & beans$18.95
- Two Cheese Enchiladas ●Choice of red, ranchera or green sauce with rice & beans (add sour cream +$1.75)$17
- Cheese Enchilada & Chile RellenoWith rice & beans$18
- Cheese Enchilada & TamaleWith rice & beans$18.50
- Pork Chile Verde DinnerPork or chunky beef with green or red sauce, rice & beans$18.50
- Deluxe TostadaChorizo, shredded beef, chicken or ground beef with beans, lettuce, guacamole, cheese & sour cream$18
- Ground Beef Enchilada, Cheese Enchilada & Chile RellenoWith rice & beans$19.50
- Cheese Crisp ●Crisp flour shell topped with beans, chunky beef chile con carne$16
- Two Flautas ●Shredded beef, chicken or cheese with sour cream, guacamole, rice & beans$18.50
- Cheese Enchilada & TacoChoice of shredded beef, chicken or ground beef with rice & beans$18.50
- Four TaquitosShredded chicken or beef with guacamole, sour cream, rice & beans$18
- Two TacosShredded chicken, beef or ground beef with rice & beans$18
- Cheese Enchilada & Ground Beef TostadaWith rice & beans$18
- Ground Beef Enchilada, Chile Relleno & Ground Beef SopeWith rice & beans$19.95
- Ground Beef Taco & Chile RellenoWith rice & beans$18
- Two Tacos Al Carbon ●Soft corn tortillas dipped in oil with steak, grilled chicken, carnitas, fish or shrimp, rice & beans$19.50
- Camarones A La Tampico (Shrimp Tampico Style)Marinated in our own special Mexican sauce$23.50
- Enchiladas MexicanasTwo chicken, shredded beef, ground beef or chunky beef enchiladas$18.50
- Two Lettuce WrapsShredded beef, chicken or ground beef with black beans and rice$18.50
- Pescado A La Veracruzano (Fish)Marinated in our own special Mexican sauce$18.50
- Mexican Protein Bowl ●Grilled chicken, steak, carnitas with black beans, avocado, pico and rice$16.95
Authentic Mexican Food Specialties
- Fajitas A La MexicanaSteak, grilled chicken or pork with bell peppers, onions, rice, beans, guacamole & tortillas$22
- Gourmet Seafood Platter: Shrimp Enchilada RancheraWith lettuce, tomato, avocado, rice, beans & sour cream$23
- Steak RancheroMarinated in our own special Mexican sauce$22
- Shrimp FajitasMarinated shrimp with bell peppers, onions, rice, beans, guacamole & tortillas$23
- Veggie FajitasTomato, bell peppers & onions with black beans, guacamole & corn tortillas$18
- Carnitas (Pork)Served with rice, beans, guacamole & tortillas$23
- Taco SaladGrilled chicken, steak, shredded beef, shredded chicken or ground beef with lettuce, beans, avocado, sour cream, tomato & cheese$18
- Monte Alban: Steak PicadoDiced marinated steak with rice, beans & tortillas$24
- Carne AsadaWith cheese enchilada, guacamole, rice, beans & tortillas
- The Mexican PizzaCrisp flour tortillas topped with shredded beef, ground beef, or chicken (guacamole & sour cream +$3.95)$16.50
- Chile RellenoServed with salad & tortillas$17.50
- Caldo de Camaron Soup$17
- Black Bean & Avocado SaladVegan option with black beans, avocado, tomato, shredded lettuce & pico$13
Burritos
- Pork Chile Verde Burrito$12.50
- Fajitas BurritoGrilled chicken or steak$12.50
- Asada BurritoWith guacamole$12.50
- Carnitas Pork BurritoWith guacamole$12.50
- Bean & Cheese Burrito$9
Tacos
- Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken, or Ground Beef Taco$6.75
- Fish Taco$7.50
- Shrimp Taco$7.50
- Grilled Steak, Grilled Chicken, or Carnitas Taco$7.50
- Lettuce Wrap Taco$6.75
- Potato Taco$4.50
Breakfast
- Chilaquiles & Two EggsServed with red sauce & sour cream$14
- Mexican Cheese Omelet$14.50
- Huevos Rancheros$14.50
- Chorizo Con Huevos$14.50
- Machaca Con Huevos$14.50
- Steak & Eggs$17.50
Appetizers
- Cheese Nachos ●Add meat +$4.00 | Add guac +$3.00$9.50
- Chile Verde & Cheese Nachos$14
- Queso Dip ●$8
- Avocado & Shrimp Cocktail$14.50
- Fresh GuacamoleLarge or small side
- Stuffed QuesadillaShredded chicken, ground beef or shredded beef (grilled chicken or steak +$2.00, guacamole & sour cream included)$14.75
- Chicken Tortilla or Albondigas Soup$11.50
- TostadaGround beef, shredded beef, shredded chicken or chunky beef on hard shell$14.50
Dessert
- Flan
- Ice Cream Sundae
- Root Beer Float
- Deep-Fried Ice-Cream
- Chambord & Ice CreamMust be 21+
Taco Tuesday
- Hard-Shell Taco (Taco Tuesday)Shredded chicken, shredded beef or ground beef$3.50
- Soft Taco (Taco Tuesday)Fish, steak or carnitas$4.50
- Traditional House Margarita (Taco Tuesday)A margarita mix house recipe that dates back to 1966; add Grand Marnier +$3.00$6
- El Matador Margarita (Taco Tuesday)Gran Centenario Blanco Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar; add Grand Marnier +$3.00$11
Handcrafted Margaritas
- El Matador Ultimate MargaritaDouble Shot of the Premium Tequila of the Month with Grand Marnier Floater$22
- El Matador MargaritaPremium Tequila of the Month, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar$13.50
- Jalapeño MargaritaTanteo Jalapeño Tequila with serranos, orange slice and Tajin rim$13.50
- Mezcal MargaritaDos Boots Mezcal with Tajin rim$13.50
Traditional Margaritas
- Traditional House MargaritaOur house mix and an extra shot of well tequila with Grand Chevalier$12
- Traditional Cadillac MargaritaHouse mix with well tequila and Grand Chevalier$13.50
- Traditional Ultimate MargaritaPremium Tequila of the Month with Grand Marnier in fishbowl glass$17
- Blended MargaritasLime, Strawberry, Mango, or Watermelon$12.75
Signature Cocktails
- Ranch WaterNosotros Blanco Tequila, Soda Water, Fresh Lime Juice$13.50
- Tequila BlackberryGran Centenario Blanco Tequila, Blackberries, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar$14
- La PalomaDulce Vida Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Squirt$14
- Millionaire MargaritaLos Arango Blanco Tequila with 100 Year Anniversary Grand Marnier$20
- Tamarindo AhumadoDos Boots Mezcal, Tamarind Puree, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Tajin Rim$14
- Coconut MargaritaLos Sundays Coconut Tequila, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Purée, Agave Nectar$14
- Watermelon MargaritaDulce Vida Blanco, Watermelon, Tajin Rim$14
- La MulaVilla One Blanco Tequila, Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime Juice, Mint$14
Red Wine
- J. Lohr MerlotCaliforniaGlass $10 | Bottle $32
- Mignanelli Pinot NoirSanta Lucia HighlandsGlass $10 | Bottle $32
- Loscano Grand Reserve MalbecArgentinaGlass $11 | Bottle $35
- Cannonball Cabernet SauvignonCaliforniaGlass $10 | Bottle $30
- Pedroncelli Red BlendCaliforniaGlass $12.50 | Bottle $40
White Wine
- La Playa ChardonnayChileGlass $8 | Bottle $21
- J. Lohr ChardonnayGlass $10 | Bottle $31
- Nickel & Nickel ChardonnayNapa ValleyGlass $11 | Bottle $35
- Nobilo Sauvignon BlancNew ZealandGlass $11 | Bottle $35
- Ferrante Pinot GrigioItalyGlass $9 | Bottle $26
- Roseblood RoséFranceGlass $13 | Bottle $40
Tequila Flights
- Standard FlightOur featured blanco, reposado & añejo tequilas of the month$34
- Blanco Custom FlightSelection of any 3 blanco tequilas$35
- Reposado Custom FlightSelection of any 3 reposado tequilas$42
- Añejo Custom FlightSelection of any 3 añejo tequilas$48
- Mix & Match Custom FlightAny combination of 3 blanco, reposado or añejo selections$42
- Extra Añejo FlightDos Artes Reserva Especial Extra Añejo, 1942 Extra Añejo, Dame Mas Reserva Extra Añejo$99