{"id":62054,"date":"2026-01-26T10:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T02:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=62054"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:08:04","slug":"matador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/quezon-city\/matador\/","title":{"rendered":"Matador Tapas &amp; Wine in Quezon City: A Chic Destination for Modern Flavors, Sake, and Fine Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing quite like unwinding with a glass of expertly curated wine, sharing laughs and stories with friends or colleagues after a long day.<\/p>\n<p>For those in Quezon City on the hunt for a new favorite spot to relax and indulge, <strong>Matador Tapas &amp; Wine<\/strong> offers the perfect blend of vibrant atmosphere, delectable small plates, and a thoughtfully selected wine and sake menu, making every visit a delightful experience worth savoring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62199 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0fef0162f5a2517bb2ce9dc2a05818fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0fef0162f5a2517bb2ce9dc2a05818fc.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0fef0162f5a2517bb2ce9dc2a05818fc-799x600.jpg 799w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0fef0162f5a2517bb2ce9dc2a05818fc-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0fef0162f5a2517bb2ce9dc2a05818fc-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0fef0162f5a2517bb2ce9dc2a05818fc-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Wine Merchant&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Matador is a modern tapas and wine bar located in the heart of <strong>Quezon City&#8217;s Scout Rallos neighborhood<\/strong>. Embracing the philosophy of <strong>&#8220;New World Wine and Sake,&#8221;<\/strong> Matador offers a contemporary twist on traditional Spanish cuisine, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62198 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/509b0dddf21c9cdc171513b5ad71fa34.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/509b0dddf21c9cdc171513b5ad71fa34.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/509b0dddf21c9cdc171513b5ad71fa34-799x600.jpg 799w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/509b0dddf21c9cdc171513b5ad71fa34-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/509b0dddf21c9cdc171513b5ad71fa34-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/509b0dddf21c9cdc171513b5ad71fa34-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Wine Merchant&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"720\">The ambiance at Matador is chic and intimate, featuring dim lighting and an open kitchen that allows guests to watch the culinary team at work. The menu showcases a variety of tapas and pintxos, each dish crafted to provide a sensory experience. From the rich and savory to the light and refreshing, the offerings cater to diverse palates, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all guests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62210 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Not-your-titas-gambas.We-turned-up-the-heat-with-chistorra-softened-it-with-cream-threw-in-ed-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Not-your-titas-gambas.We-turned-up-the-heat-with-chistorra-softened-it-with-cream-threw-in-ed-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Not-your-titas-gambas.We-turned-up-the-heat-with-chistorra-softened-it-with-cream-threw-in-ed-1-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Not-your-titas-gambas.We-turned-up-the-heat-with-chistorra-softened-it-with-cream-threw-in-ed-1-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Not-your-titas-gambas.We-turned-up-the-heat-with-chistorra-softened-it-with-cream-threw-in-ed-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Matador&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62207 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Wagyu Pintxos \/ IMAGE from Matador&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62204 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-3-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-3-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-3-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-3-175x218.jpg 175w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-3-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Spanish-spirit.-Japanese-soul.Our-pintxos-bring-the-best-of-both-warm-crisp-and-ready-to-meet-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chorizo Temaki \/ IMAGE from Matador&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1009\">Complementing the food is an extensive selection of wines and sakes, carefully curated to pair perfectly with the dishes. Whether you&#8217;re a connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, the beverage menu offers options that enhance the flavors of the meal and elevate the overall dining experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62202 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Every-sip-has-a-match.On-June-21-experience-3-perfectly-tuned-pairings-from-Maison-Bukana-Wines-1-822x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Every-sip-has-a-match.On-June-21-experience-3-perfectly-tuned-pairings-from-Maison-Bukana-Wines-1-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Every-sip-has-a-match.On-June-21-experience-3-perfectly-tuned-pairings-from-Maison-Bukana-Wines-1-481x600.jpg 481w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Every-sip-has-a-match.On-June-21-experience-3-perfectly-tuned-pairings-from-Maison-Bukana-Wines-1-175x218.jpg 175w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Every-sip-has-a-match.On-June-21-experience-3-perfectly-tuned-pairings-from-Maison-Bukana-Wines-1-768x957.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Every-sip-has-a-match.On-June-21-experience-3-perfectly-tuned-pairings-from-Maison-Bukana-Wines-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Matador&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62209 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Sangria-Supper-Club-At-Matador-Thursday-tastes-like-the-weekend.-Unwind-with-our-Sangria-Pairin-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Sangria-Supper-Club-At-Matador-Thursday-tastes-like-the-weekend.-Unwind-with-our-Sangria-Pairin-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Sangria-Supper-Club-At-Matador-Thursday-tastes-like-the-weekend.-Unwind-with-our-Sangria-Pairin-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Sangria-Supper-Club-At-Matador-Thursday-tastes-like-the-weekend.-Unwind-with-our-Sangria-Pairin-175x218.jpg 175w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Sangria-Supper-Club-At-Matador-Thursday-tastes-like-the-weekend.-Unwind-with-our-Sangria-Pairin-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/Sangria-Supper-Club-At-Matador-Thursday-tastes-like-the-weekend.-Unwind-with-our-Sangria-Pairin.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Matador&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1252\">Matador operates from Tuesday to Sunday, opening its doors at <strong>6:00 p.m. and continuing service until 1:00 a.m.<\/strong>. Reservations can be made by sending a direct message through their Instagram account, ensuring a personalized and seamless booking process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1554\">For those seeking a sophisticated yet relaxed setting to enjoy exquisite food and drinks, Matador stands out as a premier destination in Quezon City. Its blend of modern aesthetics, innovative cuisine, and curated beverage selection makes it a must-visit for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those in Quezon City on the hunt for a new favorite spot to relax and indulge, Matador Tapas &amp; Wine offers the perfect blend of vibrant atmosphere, delectable small plates, and a thoughtfully selected wine and sake menu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":62211,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,42],"tags":[7643,7644,263],"class_list":["post-62054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quezon-city","category-bar-and-resto","tag-matador-tapas-wine","tag-philippine-wine-merchant","tag-quezon-city"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62054"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62054\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65420,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62054\/revisions\/65420"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}