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Corporate Contact Info:
Matador restaurants operate under Mocore Corporation.
Mocore can be contacted at:

2217 NW Market St.
Suite 27
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone 206.297.2673
Fax 206.297.2682

ABOUT US

The Matador family of restaurants is locally owned and operated in Seattle, Washington. We are dedicated to providing excellent food and beverages, and the highest quality service to our customers.

Zak Melang, Owner
A restaurant and bar veteran, Zak began his career in his native state of North Carolina. After moving west, Zak quickly made his mark on the Seattle restaurant scene, spending time managing the landmark Floyd's Place restaurant and he was a partner in opening sophisticated 10 Mercer in Seattle's lower Queen Anne. Drawing from his experience, Zak followed his passion for Tex-Mex and tequila and partnered with Nate Opper to found The Matador. Zak is an avid traveler and visits Mexico twice a year to stay in touch with the flavors of the region - this includes "researching" the tequila market to enhance the restaurants' collection of more than 75 premium tequilas. In addition to his CEO responsibilities for Matador Restaurants, Zak is a talented artist and craftsman and is responsible for creating the restaurants' alluring rustic style. He designs all the restaurants' ornate tables and bar tops and builds them by hand. In his free time, he remains active in the local music scene, which originally prompted his move to Seattle.

Nate Opper, Owner
A Michigan native and restaurant industry veteran since the mid-90s, Nate managed some of Seattle's hottest restaurant spots before teaming up with Zak Melang to open The Matador. Prior to the restaurant business, Nate jumped into the construction industry at the young age of 15 and now draws upon his vast expertise to help with the architectural design and unique construction of each Matador restaurant. In addition to his COO responsibilities for Matador Restaurants and his dedication to new business development, Nate - a self-professed Tex-Mex connoisseur - collaborates with executive chef, Rodel Borromeo, to create the Matador's eclectic menu.

Rodel Borromeo, Executive Chef
Head chef Rodel Borromeo was raised in Guam and has worked in the kitchens of two of the Northwest’s more renowned restaurants—Ray’s Boathouse and Café Juanita. This diverse background informs his creativity in the kitchen. Together with owner Nate Opper, he has built a unique and mouthwatering menu that has received acclaim from diners and critics alike. Combinations like Blackened Ahi Tuna with Green Apple Slaw or Jalapeños stuffed with Goat Cheese and wrapped with Hickory Smoked Bacon keep the palate guessing - and keep guests coming back for more.