Matador Charleston

4.5 (18)

$31 to $50

Mexican

235 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

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About this restaurant

Charming
Innovative
Great for happy hour

The Matador is located in the heart of downtown Charleston. Here, we celebrate Mexico's flavors and the world of tequila and agave spirits. The menu features scratch-made dishes using the freshest seasonal produce, seafoods, and meats and the tequila list is extensive, with something to suit every taste. The restaurant's interior is stylish, sophisticated, warm, and inviting. On weekends, experience our upstairs Mezcaleria bar or grab a seat on our rooftop patio. The staff is knowledgeable about tequila and Mexican-inspired cuisine, and they are ready to guide your experience to help you find your perfect drink and dish. Whether you're a tequila connoisseur or just looking for a delicious meal, The Matador is the perfect place to experience the best of Mexico!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(843) 789-4747
Website
https://www.matadorrestaurants.com/locations/charleston
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
235 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Matador Charleston.

4.5

(18)

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

18 Reviews

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Matthew Gold
Chicago35 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Pretty good food, showed up and no one was the front door to sit us at our table so we decided to sit at bar. Bartender was a nice guy. A few quirky things with the food, serving dishes with a spoon would help when sharing, fresh plates as we ordered. Few apps then entrees. Overall pretty good, gotta work on front of the house.
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Adriana Gold
Richmond64 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going and wow! Amazing Food. Everything was great. Service was top shelf and can not wait to go back.
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Doreen
South Carolina4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Horrible food and Horrible service . The only thing that saved the day was the manager who comped our meal . He was extremely nice
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Lori
Seattle4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food ans cocktails. Service was outstanding.
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Lisa Gold
Charlotte40 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The chips and salsa were amazing. Both the shrimp salad and rice bowl definitely had room for improvement(tiny shrimp). Both of us were pretty disappointed in our dishes, but would be curious to try other things given the salsa and drinks. The beverages were delicious and fresh.
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Frankie Gold
London33 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 30, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant lunch. We had fajitas and a cocktail.
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Diane
Atlanta10 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tortilla soup and street tacos for a late lunch. Delicious! as were the margaritas. Fresh salsa with perfect heat. We can’t wait to return for dinner.
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Matt Gold
Charleston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good, I had the fajitas and the margarita was quite tasty. Was very quiet (we did go for lunch). I will definitely be back!
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Keith
South Carolina22 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was tasty but a little bit spicier than we are used to.
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is wonderful for dinner. Love the decor. The nachos and stuffed peppers were amazing.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(843) 789-4747
Website
https://www.matadorrestaurants.com/locations/charleston
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
235 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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