Meh. Atmosphere is really cool. We live in the area and I wasn't aware it is in the lobby of a hotel. I'd hate to be staying there as the balconies overlooked the restaurant. Husband thought food was over seasoned with everything. I thought it was tasty. Our server while nice, wasn't terribly attentive. I wasn't asked if I wanted another drink, which I would have liked. The bill was brought to us while we were enjoying our desert. I ordered the shrimp toast but the tails of the shrimp were left on. You don't know this until you bite into it as it's covered in a sauce, onions and watercress. If your going to make it messy, give me an easy way to eat that. So now on this tapas I need to dissect it and remove the tail. I work all day, don't make me work on my tapas as well. They had a live musician which add d to the atmosphere so that was cool. It's good in a pinch but I doubt we'll be back. read more

Good space in atrium of Hilton. Menu well planned but poorly executed. Steak ($40) was good quality, cooked to order but served luke warm. That's not right. Rosemary fries perfectly seasoned but way over cooked. Salmon was under cooked -yuk. And the server put sauces on wrong plate - yogurt with steak, chimichurri with salmon. Waitress was nice but rushed. read more

Pretty cool atmosphere, but the food was fairly average. We had a big group and shared a bunch of tapas... None really blew us away. Some decent, some lousy. Drinks were good. I'd recommend going in for a drink before dinner and grabbing your meal elsewhere. read more

If you're a fan of Spanish food & good cocktails, then this place needs to be at the top of your list. Great food/drinks & even greater service. Assistance GM Chris & bartenders Alex & Mary were nothing but helpful. Sobrassada (spreadable spicy chorizo/cream cheese) & Matadora Platter were absolutely delicious! Again, a must place to visit. read more

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Nice wide open space with fun decor. Unfortunately, the service was terrible. There were five if us. Two got their drinks right away. A half hour later two more of us got our drinks. Then we ordered some tapas plated and 5 minutes later the fifth drink arrived (but only after I asked for it). The food came very quickly thereafter - too quickly. The waitress seemed very overwhelmed. I will definitely go back because the food was great but the service could definitely improve. read more

I Went last evening with two old college friends anticipating a fantastic experience but was sorely disappointed. The atmosphere was great but the service terrible. The waitress barely took our orders and after others delivered the food she not once came to ask how our meal was or if we wanted anything else. She did manage to bring the check without first asking if we would like coffee, dessert or anything else. We voiced our dissatisfaction to the assistant manager who was apologetic but the sincerity her comments were less than believable. Our expectations were high maybe but the service was terrible. I will not return to this restaurant. read more

Food was decent but not very much food for the price. The atmosphere was off because the restaurant is basically off the lobby area. Service was mediocre. As was the sangria. read more

After coming here for second time because the first time we got ignored for 30 min at the bar, the food was not that great. My boyfriend and I had reservations for 6:45. The hostess went to sit us down and when I asked if we can have the booth she said no (both were set up for 4). Alrighty then. Then my boyfriend orders a few apps and the only one worth it was the tuna tartar. The croquettes tasted like nacho cheese from the movie theaters. The grilled octopus has no flavor. The potatoes brava could have been crispier. I think this restaurant is overrated and the service is not that great. A restaurant that looks nice should not allow the hostess or managers to wear jeans. Looks so unprofessional read more

We came here to celebrate my birthday last month, and were looking forward to enjoying a childfree overnight at the Hilton. We arrived for our 7:30 reservation and were seated right away. The place was crazy busy but it was a Saturday night, so that was not unexpected. We had waters poured, our cocktail orders taken.... and then we were waited. My cocktail arrived, but my husband's didn't. Finally, twenty minutes later, I flagged down what looked like a manager, and he went in search of my husband's drink. Our food order still hadn't been taken 30 minutes after we'd been seated, but finally a different manager, Devin, came by our table. He apologized profusely and explained they were slammed because they had been featured in an article earlier this week. Once he found out we were celebrating a few different things, he took really good care of us and the rest of the night was amazing. (I can see why he was sent up from NYC to help start this place.) Matadora's food is creative and delicious - everything we ordered was tasty. A couple of our favorites were the flaming chorizo and the shishito peppers. We will definitely be back! read more

What a hidden gem! A group of 8 of us went to Matadora during Dine Out Boston week. Everything we ordered was delicious. Favorites included the Shrimp Toast, Mushrooms, Flaming Chorizo, and Street Corn. And the dark chocolate sauce that came with the Churros for dessert was spectacular. We will be returning.... read more

Yes it is the real place we were looking for. We stayed at this Hilton in Woburn outside Boston area and it serves tapas from Spain. Wonderful atmosphere and the food was great. The place was busy both days we were there and it seems many people know about it. It is definitely a place you would be glad you to dine in. Surrounded by glass top and open kitchen and oh the smell of the steaks was incredibly good! read more

Very cool tapas joint, as good as any in the city - definitely worth a trip to the 'burbs. Great cocktail menu too - fortunately, this restaurant is located within a beautifully renovated Hilton, so you can spend the night and sleep it off. read more

I had a wonderful time here. My family and I ordered 3 rounds of tapas. We were full after the 2nd round but the food was so good we had to try a couple more. But the thing that really made the experience was the customer service. Our waiter was adorably sweet and he walked us through the whole menu making suggestions and conversation. He took the extra time to make sure we would enjoy our dinner. The manager came over at one point just to check on us and ended up staying for about 15 minutes just chatting and telling us a story- we had a great time. read more

If you love charcuterie and small plates with the option of an excellent entree as well.. this is the place to go. Also really great service on the patio. As someone in the industry, patio service is not always phenomenal but this place was excellent! Excellent service from Jose. Although it is attached to a hotel it really is a great spot for dinner ! read more

The location in my opinion was ok! , nice atmosphere , friendly staff and and has a nice variety of food and drinks , although I didn't feel like the food was worth what we paid for and I recommend they change their sangria recipe it tasted like straight juice and overall too sweet . I didn't get a wow factor from my experience. read more

Saturday evening at Matadora: Despite its location in a Hilton lobby, this place is excellent. The 4 of us shared 8 tapas including crispy potatoes, octupus, flaming chorizo, pork belly, wild mushrooms, calamari, tuna tatare, street corn. The standout was the octupus but all were very good. The real standout of the evening was our waiter Jose who had phenomenal knowledge of the wines and took the time to really share his knowledge. We will definitely return and recommend this restaurant to our friends. Thanks Jose for a perfect meal and wine pairing! read more

Came here with a friend for the first time and loved the Aleppo calamari! The tequila swizzle was so good I had to have 2, Lori was my waitress and she was extremely helpful and sweet! I'll definitely be back again read more

The north shore (especially Woburn) needed a restaurant like this. When I heard the owners of Lolita and Yvonne's in Boston were venturing out to the burbs I was excited...and they did not disappoint. I was initially questioning the location but they did an incredible job creating an awesome environment at the Hilton. Manchego cheese and Jamon did not disappoint , favorite tapas included the shrimp toast, tuna tartare and Brussels side . Also great was the octopus, corn and olives. Overall great experience and beautiful restaurant ! read more

Traveling in the area and I saw good reviews for the Matadora so a colleague and I decided to check it out. Ask for Angela, she had great recommendations! The food was great and the beverages were great as well. read more

This is the best restaurant I've eaten at in what seems like forever! The food is AMAZING, unique with phenomenal flavor. Great drinks and the service is fantastic. Ask for Angela! She's full of life, had great recommendations and was on top of things! read more

My friends and I came here for dinner on a Thursday. The atmosphere is great with a Boston feel to it. We all shared multiple tapas. Our favorite being the street corn, grilled octopus, and flaming chorizo. Prices are a little high but for the quality of food it was worth it. The service was excellent. Rachel was knowledgeable and made some recommendations for us to try which did not disappoint. We all agreed it is worth coming back again ! read more

So happy to have another amazing restaurant in Woburn! The decor, ambiance, food, service - everything was so great. I was concerned about the restaurant being in a hotel, but they really did an amazing job with it. Every dish we had was fun and flavorful. HIGHLY recommend! read more

I was blown away with food the food and service the very first time I ate at matadora. Angela was our waitress and the night went perfect.,,, The timing of the drinks to tappas and entrees flowed in perfect sequence. Devin the manager periodically checked in on us to ensure perfection, well pure perfection is exactly what we had.. on our second visit not so much our waitress showed up once to take the order and returned when it was time for the bill, our food arrived to the table before our drinks. A meal that should have taken less than an hour took an hour and a half it was horrible. Not to mention she started cleaning our table and never offered dessert,,, I thought never to return again, and just the other day my girlfriend begged me to go and I gave in. We did not have Angela but seeing a familiar face Angela rushed over to greet us and took an order for our 2nd round of drinks along with a couple of tapas, the reassurance of Angela and her matadora dance kept us laughing and happy the whole night,,, and just when we thought it couldn't get any better there was our friend the manager Devin checking in on us and we thought to ourselves well no wonder the the night was meticulous, the key to matadora and a good night is Devin, Angela, tasty tapas and a bullfighter. read more

Good food, nice atmosphere, great bar. The only thing that spoiled the evening was our waitress. She started out nice enough but it became very clear that she was in a hurry to finish work. She kept trying to rush us to order and after we ate she brought the check without asking if we wanted coffee or dessert. I asked "are you closing?" and she said, "we are closed." I remember thinking that 9:47 was an odd closing time. Too bad because the bartender when we first got there was great. The owner stopped by the table and chatted with us for a bit. The food was pretty good, although the food at nearby Pincho Pincho is cheaper and much, much better. I may give it another try; I just hope I don't get hurried out again. read more

My boyfriend and I were staying at the Hilton this weekend for a trip to Salem. Saturday we had spent the day exploring Salem in the pouring rain and by 5pm we were soaked and freezing and decided it was time to return to the hotel. I was praying the rain would let up so we could go back into Salem for dinner but unfortunately it was still just as bad out and we were not about to go back in the freezing rain. I was super bummed and figured the night was ruined but my boyfriend suggested we go downstairs and try Matadora. From the moment we walked in the service was INCREDIBLE. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We had Davey as a server and he was hands down the best server we have ever had. Who I am assuming was a manager was also incredibly friendly and went above and beyond for us. To top it all off the food and drinks were AMAZING. We look forward to visiting Salem in the years to come and the Matadora alone will bring us back to the Hilton! read more

Great food! Tapas are delicious. Sangria is amazing! Nice atmosphere in the Hilton hotel. Angela is a great server who made us feel welcomed and at home, and like we made a new friend. Would recommend to anyone who likes tapas! read more

What a disappointment! The shrimps toasts were excellent...... and then the rest of the meal was a disaster...... The chicken : no taste at all served with so many Brussels sprouts that were not cooked enough.... The fries, served with the steak were dried and tasteless, the bavette : just ordinary. A lot of money for very little..... A Hilton Hotel should never serve food of such poor quality! read more

I can not talk about the food here - so it will be unfair of me to say it was horrible since I do not know. What I can say is the experience I had may be one of the worst out of any restaurant I have gone to. Myself and my significant other decided to go here on a Saturday night - place didn't look like it was packed, but I will say tables were full. My gf was there before I arrived and asked for a table, the receptionists looked at her with the look of "what? you serious? It's saturday night, this place is the best" type of attitude (strike 1). Ok, fair enough, brushed that one off - went to the bar area where we were able to find 2 seats, and yes they do serve food at the bar as most places do. There were 2 bartenders and an assistant GM behind the counter (not sure what his role was).... drinks they were quick to serve, I wasn't in the mood to start the night with booz so I settle for a dt coke, my gf had the sangria (which she said was really good). After we received our drinks, we sat at the bar for at least 30 mins without any acknowledgment of what we wanted to order, if we needed another drink - nothing! When I say nothing, I mean we got occasional glances but no one behind the counter would come to take our order (strike 2). When we decided to get up and leave, we got up, left $15 on the counter and that's when we were approached. The bartender (girl wearing glasses) said "can I get you anything else", our reply was "we're all set" - to think that she would try to reel us back in and keep willing to pay customers, her reply was "oh ok", grabbed the money and just acted as if they did a top notch job (strike 3). As we were leaving we decided to talk with the GM who was behind reception desk with the other 2 individuals whom were seating people - I will say after hearing us out he did want to get us a table and make up for the mishap - I sincerely give him credit for trying to get us to come "back in" - but we were so disappointed at the service behind the bar that we did not want to chance our Saturday night with a disastrous encore. Idk if most of these other yelpers have had good service here but our experience was perhaps one of the worst that we have had in a long time. We ended up going to Pinxto Pincho in downtown Woburn - we've gone here a few times and I'll say, with a husband and wife team behind the counter you can feel the difference of how they treat people. Anyhow, I'll be looking forward to reading other yelper's reviews on Matadora since ours was 1 star too high for our liking. read more

The Matadora restaurant is alright. The staff seems to work super hard to provide the best service that they can. The food is somewhat hit or miss. For dinner, I thought the cheese plate was great, but the bread & oil plate was pretty lame. The Sobrassada was kind of annoying, because it was sooooo thick and hard to scoop or manipulate onto some rather unexciting cracker things. The burger and steaks were good, not great. I didn't much care for the burger bun... sort of a chewy bread, but not a pretzel bread, really. The fries were disappointing to me. I felt like they were underseasoned and way overcooked. Others at my table liked them just fine. (Maybe I need new friends with actual taste? Ha! j/k) I had paid an extra dollar for them to be "rosemary and manchego," but there was little to be found on the fries. Breakfast is $18 and ... kind of simple. It's maybe worth $6, but the service maybe makes it worth $10. Not that there are a lot of options around. The dining area is nice, but it's an open air hotel, so not really a destination restaurant by any stretch. They had an expeditor working the food counter as it was put up from the kitchen who was working really hard to get things out, but the timing of things was still way off. We were at, admittedly, a large table of 9. But, seriously. It took nearly 10 minutes for everyone to get served their meal. The number of runners to get the food out was so limited, the same guy was serving our table and at least 1-2 others at the same time to deliver the meals. I would normally expect 2-3 people to get this stuff out all at once. And, we were literally like 20 feet from the food counter. We were the closest table with no obstacles between. Staffing #'s were off for sure. Especially for the price they charge, I don't think it was much worth it. read more

We arrived for a romantic night out to a place that looked really cool. The cocktails at the bar were great and the night got off to a good start. Once seated, we ordered a selection of appetizers and two steak entrees. The appetizers took over 30 minutes to arrive, with the meats and cheeses tasting like they had come from market basket. The entrees arrived shortly thereafter and I had to send the steak frites back twice. The salt on the fries made it impossible to eat and my wife dined alone (they should have taken her plate also). After that, my wife ordered desert, which was delivered without silverware. I ordered a scotch which took an additional 30 minutes to get to the table. Our server couldn't care less. To be fair to the manager, I complained and he didn't charge us for the meal. However, given the number of positive reviews on this place, I wanted to highlight some of its failings also. In short, absolutely terrible. read more

I've been here 6 or 7 times and every time, the food is really good. Delicious, creative, well prepared. Love it. On the flip side, as consistently good as the food is, the service is that bad. Be prepared to wait...and wait...whether you are sitting at the bar, at a table or at the back bar overlooking the grills. At the bar, the bartender is very easily distracted, seems intent on chit chat with regulars but doesn't pay attention to others. Last night, we watched as all our tapas plates piled up...no one cleared...and a server came over with our steak and said "does this belong to you" and then just stared at the empty plates while holding the steak. The bartender (who had taken the food order) did ask my companion if he wanted a second drink, but ignored me completely. When I was able to capture his attention later, and asked for another drink, he said yes...and then forgot about it. There were two women behind the bar with him but nt sure what they were doing, one seemed under-trained and the other...not sure what her role was. This is consistently our experience at the bar. It's been the same at the table...you order and the food comes quickly via runners but it's hard to get your actual servers to pay attention, to deliver drinks, to refill water. 2 women sitting at the high top behind us last night were to the point of laughing as they couldn't get a second glass of wine. Definitely worth it for the food but be prepared for annoying and non-attentive service. read more