Owner and operator Alexis Fernandez partners with his mother Miriam on serving Spanish cuisine with world influences. Miriam, who emigrated from Cuba to run a family owned restaurant in Madrid, applies her restaurateur experience and cultural influences. Alexis's concept to opening his restaurant stemmed from his family's business, which he then married it with his Architecture design studies and experience in the NYC hospitality w...

Owner and operator Alexis Fernandez partners with his mother Miriam on serving Spanish cuisine with world influences. Miriam, who emigrated from Cuba to run a family owned restaurant in Madrid, applies her restaurateur experience and cultural influences. Alexis's concept to opening his restaurant stemmed from his family's business, which he then married it with his Architecture design studies and experience in the NYC hospitality world to create what is now, Matador. Alexis describes Matador as a dining experience, unpretentious, yet honest, simple funky sexy food with the highest of ingredients and always conscious of his roots and of his West Village address.
Matador's cuisine is a fusion of contemporary Spanish and Latin. The cuisine reflects its diversity through the eclectic "Tapas" menu. The menu features an array of influences including; Spanish, Cuban, Asian and Middle Eastern. Matador's food is made with the freshest ingredients hand picked by the chef daily. Matador features a deep selection of Spanish wines, exotic cocktails and a Sangria Bar to complement the cuisine. Matador features live music throughout the week including; Flamenco, Cuban, Brazilian and a DJ with a percussionist. Matador is unpretentious, eclectic and sexy. We look forward to seeing you there.