El Matador Mexican Bar & Grill

4.1 ( 1183 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
3412 Black Forest Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704, United States
+1 479-856-6950

Situated in Fayetteville, AR, El Matador Mexican Bar & Grill has quickly become a local gem for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. Diners rave about the restaurant’s efficient service and the vibrant atmosphere, often highlighted by friendly staff members like Erick, whose attentive service enhances the overall experience. Customers are particularly fond of the high dividers between booths, offering a sense of privacy and intimacy while enjoying their meals.

The table salsa is frequently praised as one of the best in the area, making it a perfect companion for their signature Matador guacamole, though some note that the portion could be more generous. For heartier appetites, the chimichanga with fajita steak stands out, receiving accolades for its hot, fresh presentation and astoundingly seasoned meat.

Patrons also recommend trying drinks like the Top Shelf Margaritas and Strawberry Daiquiris, especially enjoyed on the patio during pleasant weather, complete with plenty of TVs for sports fans. Overall, El Matador offers a delightful fusion of quality meals, a welcoming ambiance, and fantastic service, making it a must-visit destination in Fayetteville.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For El Matador Mexican Bar & Grill

Heather Goad
Jun 21,2025
Perfect waiter, perfect food & at a great price. Love the high dividers between the booths.
Corey
Jun 4,2025
Some of the best table salsa I've had in the area. The Matador guacamole is pretty expensive for the portion size and quantity of pico they put in it but it was really delicious. However everything else we've had has been fairly reasonably priced for the quality and quantity.
Lonnie Sanders
May 23,2025
We took advantage of the nice weather and rode up for a couple drinks and appetizers , we had Top Shelf Margaritas and Strawberry Daiquiris and Mexican Street Corn Dip. I'm sorry I didn't catch waiter's name but he was very attentive but not pushy , it was a great afternoon on the patio with plenty of TV's for game days
Brandon Moore
May 20,2025
What a gem of Fayetteville, AR. I was traveling from out of state and found myself hankering for some quality Mexican food. This was one of the top listing, and now I know why. I walked in and was promptly greeted by very friendly staff members. I was immediately seated and brought the requisite chips and salsa. Even though it was an hour before close the chips were hot and fresh like they were made just for me. After a quick deliberation I decided to order the chimichanga with fajita steak as the protein. Within SEVEN minutes I was presented with a piping hot plate of deliciousness. The chimi was fried to perfection and the steak meat was fantastically seasoned and juicy. If I ever find myself in Fayetteville, AR again, I will definitely be stopping by again.
Sunshine Capone
May 10,2025
Erick was awesome and friendly with a sweet smile, best server we’ve had here in years! food came super fast and was hot and DELICIOUS!!!! I’ll be back soon! Give the new items a chance, I love the new cilantro lime burrito with avocado sauce, I’ve had it at least 10 times, the flautas ahogadas are excellent as well! Amazing atmosphere, even better people
Jimmy Henson
Apr 26,2025
Stop in after a Jr High football game. We were quickly seated. We ordered our food and it came quickly. Food was really really good. Our waiter noticed us watching a NFL game on our phone and change the TV on the wall to that game without saying anything. That was awesome. The quality of food and the price was very reasonable, actually lower than you would expect. I believe our waiter name was Luis. Top notch.
Sean D
Apr 19,2025
Had an awesome atmosphere and the service was great. Our waiter went above and beyond to see we were taken care of. Hats off to him bc he was very busy! The appetizers were good and the main meal was excellent was well!
Jasper Risenhoover
Apr 1,2025
This is a consistent favorite place to eat at. The chips and salsa, fajita taco bowl, fajitas, quesadillas, and the avocado burger (even though it’s a bit spicy) are all really good as are their desserts. Service is always top notch even when they’re busy which is most of the time. Definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants in Fayetteville and in my opinion in all of Northwest Arkansas!

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