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El Matador

No opening hours ★ 4.41450 reviews

1768 Newport Blvd, 92627 Costa Mesa, California

El Matador – El Matador · California in Costa Mesa, California · Business website

Details

Address
1768 Newport Blvd, 92627 Costa Mesa, California
Phone
+1 9496450324
Web
www.elmatadorcostamesa.com/
Category
Status
No opening hours
About this place

The place profile for El Matador brings together the key details needed before a visit in Costa Mesa. The public rating is 4.4/5 from 1 450 reviews. The listed address is 1768 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States. Listed features include Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery. Time-sensitive opening hours and contact details should be confirmed on the linked official website before visiting.

About this place

Amenities & features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
Selected, unedited reports from the stated source

Visitor notes

8 / 1450
JoyfulMay 2026 · Google
★★★★☆

First visit and it was great! Food is fresh, hot, delicious, and plentiful(you definitely will not leave hungry)! Complimentary Chips and Salsa (extremely Hot, buyer beware). The Chimichanga which is filled with shredded beef was delicious. The only thing missing was the Ranchero Sauce the menu listed as part of this plate. The Guac and the beans and rice were all good. Hosts and the Server I had could be a bit more positive, upbeat, enthusiastic and welcoming. Parking was only 1-2 spots in front, but they said there's parking behind the restaurant (I think you have to turn down a side road before you get to the restaurant to get to that parking). I Def recommend and hope to be back soon.

Teariana LeachDec 2025 · Google
★★★★★

If you are considering eating at this establishment, please do so. The food was incredible, the service was attentive, and the food was served quickly. This was my first time eating here and I will be back again. I had the chimichanga and fajitas and they were both great. Also, the queso dip was the best I've had since moving to California.

Carter McDonaldJul 2026 · Google
★★☆☆☆

Our family of five came in around 6:00 PM and was seated within about 10 minutes, but no expectations were set about how busy the restaurant was or how long service might take. After being seated, we waited around 10 minutes for chips and salsa. A staff member appeared to be serving nearly the entire restaurant by himself and dropped them off without greeting us or explaining the delay. We still had not received water, so after another 10 minutes, we had to ask for it. About 15 minutes later, someone finally greeted our table and gave a brief apology. We placed our order, then waited at least another 30 minutes for the food. The food was alright, but the overall experience was disappointing because we spent much of the evening waiting without knowing when someone would be back or what to expect. Being busy and short-staffed is understandable, and the wait itself would have been much easier to accept with proactive communication. When we were seated, someone could have simply said, “We’re unusually busy and short-staffed tonight, so drinks, ordering, and food may take longer than normal. We appreciate your patience.” A quick greeting, water shortly after being seated, and occasional updates would also have made us feel acknowledged rather than forgotten. The staff seemed overwhelmed rather than uncaring, but better communication and clearer expectations would have made a significant difference.

Jake MarconiMay 2026 · Google
★★★★★

First time here and it was amazing. Came in on a Saturday Night and the service was incredible. Our server Juan C was so kind and on top of everything. Everyone in the restaurant made the experience great. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get as well. I highly recommend this place.

Clay FranklinMay 2024 · Google
★★☆☆☆

Just OK. Not recommended for food only. The drinks are probably good. The chorizo breakfast was very good. The other family members didn’t like their steak burritos and my wife said the chicken tostada was ok. They were busy so service was ok. Parking was good. The guacamole was excellent. It was a little pricey but not that bad. It’s just I had to listen to my group who are also Mexican food aficionados complain and suggest only a 1 star review. There are other taco & burrito places very close that they rate much higher and recommend instead.

BirdyJun 2026 · Google
★★★★★

First time eating at this establishment. The food was good specially their chips and salsa. It wasn’t busy so we were seated promptly, we were impressed by our waiter Chris, he was friendly and attentive since the moment we sat down. He provided the type of service that will keep customers coming back.

Carol NobleMar 2026 · Google
★★★★☆

Ample food. The carnitas plate had proportionate more meat than rice and beans. That's a good thing! Service was prompt and attentive. All in my party cleared their plates. Parking can be an issue, but 6 :30 on Saturday was easy for me. Cannot wait to go again.

Leif SatermoJun 2024 · Google
★★★★★

This place is pretty good. The bartender was very professional and chill. The foot was good and the portions were too. Restrooms were clean though for some reason the sink had no water pressure. The decor inside was nice and the huge variety of drinks at the bar was a great backdrop for everything else.

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Destination El Matador

1768 Newport Blvd, 92627 Costa Mesa, California

33.63959° N · 117.91979° W
Address
1768 Newport Blvd, 92627 Costa Mesa, California
Coordinates
33.6395887,-117.91979409999999

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What is the phone number for El Matador?

The listed phone number for El Matador is +1 9496450324.

Where is El Matador?

The listed location is 1768 Newport Blvd, 92627 Costa Mesa, California.

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