Matador Opening April 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina

CHEERS TO CHARLESTON: MATADOR OPENING SOON

The Matador, renowned for its exceptional Mexican cuisine and innovative selection of agave spirits, is set to open its doors in late April in Charleston, South Carolina.

Owner Zak Melang, a proud North Carolina native, is thrilled to bring The Matador experience east after years of success in the Pacific Northwest. Nestled in the heart of downtown at 235 Meeting Street, the opening of Matador Charleston represents the brand’s first location on the East Coast and in South Carolina, as well as the brand’s 10th location overall.

At the adult-friendly restaurant, which welcomes guests over 21, expect to enjoy one of Charleston’s largest selections of agave spirits and a variety of weekly specials including a twice-daily happy hour and “Top Shelf Tuesday” offering half-off any agave spirit over $16 on Tuesdays. Complementing the nuances of its curated collection of tequilas, mezcals and other authentic agave spirits are dishes from The Matador’s scratch-made kitchen, ranging from award-winning nachos to salads & sandwiches to classic burritos, enchiladas, tacos and more. Boasting over 4,500 sq. ft. of upstairs event space, those of all ages are welcomed to gather at Matador Charleston for private parties and banquets. 

Opening just ahead of the Cinco de Mayo holiday, Matador Charleston will offer drink deals on Dos XX beers and Teremana tequila on May 5^th in celebration.

MEET ON MEETING

Matador Charleston will be open every day from 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. with daily happy hour from 4 – 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. – last call. Currently, the restaurant is hiring passionate individuals looking for a fun, fulfilling work environment. Those interested can apply HERE on The Matador’s website.

To learn more about The Matador, please visit the restaurant online and follow along @matador_restaurants on Instagram. Guests can download the Thanx app to sign up for The Matador’s loyalty program, sharing exclusive rewards and earning points for every dollar spent across locations.

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ABOUT THE MATADOR

Born in Seattle, the Matador family of restaurants was founded in January 2004 by restauranteurs Zak Melang and Nate Opper. The Matador serves a menu of scratch-made dishes that rethink Mexican, using always-fresh ingredients and creative plate presentations to complement the nuances of their curated collection of tequilas, mezcals and other authentic agave spirits. Accompanying the inventive menu, the restaurant interiors boast handmade furniture and hand-picked décor in dining rooms and upscale bars that flicker with life. For more information visit matadorrestaurants.com.