Matador Cantina Restaurant Review
111 N. Harbor Blvd. (Commonwealth Ave.) 
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Fullerton, CA 92832
714-871-8226 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Breakfast Sat., Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sun.Features
- Romantic setting
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested (dinner)
- Casual
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 Located in one of the oldest buildings in Fullerton (circa 1899), Matador has a sophisticated interior, with warm red-brick walls, romantic candlelight, a 50-foot wooden bar, leather half-moon banquettes, and flamboyant red chandeliers. Chef David Dennis' menu features mostly traditional Mexican favorites, but also makes room for some good fusion dishes. First, however, start with a well-mixed cocktail like the strong house margarita or the jalapeño-infused martini. Next, try the creamy queso fundido dip or the charbroiled spicy wings with cotija cheese sauce. Entrée standouts are the chile relleno, unusual chorizo ravioli and the baby-back ribs with chipotle tequila lime barbecue sauce. Don't miss the seasonal cake and gooey, chocolatey cookie fundido. Matador also offers curbside service. On Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., an à la carte brunch includes such dishes as a vegetarian omelet, fluffy pancakes and huevos rancheros.
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