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Matts el Rancho Inc

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Citysearch | This Lamar Boulevard restaurant and bar is a favorite among Austin's loyal Tex-Mex lovers.

The self-declared King of Mexican Food has a long history of serving the rich and famous, but it became an Austin institution because it caters to a timeless, fad-less clientele: families. The Bob Armstrong...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/18/2007
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Frommer's

Opened in downtown in 1952, this old landmark restaurant has a large, faithful body of customers. Owner Matt Martinez later moved his restaurant to south Austin in 1986, and now his son, Matt, Jr., runs the...
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RestaurantRow.com

best mexican food i ever tasted, well except for my wife's, mother-in-law's, and my father-in-law's...
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Wcities

this very popular south austin restaurant has been serving tex-mex food since 1952...
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New York Times

opened by owner matt martinez in 1952, this south austin landmark claimed to serve "the best mexican food in the world" at a time when tex-mex was austin's only south-of-the-border dining option. combination...
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AOL CityGuide

austin's mexican monarch...
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Fodor's

order the brisket tacos!! yuuummm!
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User Reviews of Matts el Rancho Inc

Great authentic Tex/Mex

Very good service and the waiters/waitresses are very knowledgeable on what they're serving from the tequilla menu to the food they were great. 2nd time I've been to Matt's and the 2nd time I've been to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Food was disgusting

We visited Matt's because it was recommended here and we were shocked. The food was inedible. Their margarita was ok, but neither my date or I could eat our food. The tacos were cold and the meat was sour....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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TASTELESS MEXICAN FOOD!

Hoo Hum, taste - as if our meal came straight from the can! Salsa was HOT & SPICY - you could remove dried paint from your driveway with that stuff. Atmosphere was crowded & Noisy. Not sure why because most of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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so happy to have found this place

OK, this is one of the few places I have ben to several times since moving to Austin. My first time here I ordered the prickley pear margarita on a friend's reccomendation and was shocked when it came out...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Food bad, drinks good--sit outside if you can.

Since my first terrible dinner at Matt's El Rancho over six years ago, I have never been back for any more food...it was that bad. The food ranged from below mediocre to awful, but the truly disappointing part...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Great place for groups!

Matt's El Rancho is a great place to choose when going out with friends. The atmosphere is a little loud but always fun, and the place is always packed - which says something! The food is good, true tex-mex,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Damn Good Tex Mex

I grew up with Matt and family... As a native Austinite, this is something that is a right of passage. The standard is the standard. God Bless the Martinez family for carrying on a great tradition. Get there...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Adios Matt's

We were very disappointed the past few times we ate here and are finally giving up. The food tasted like it came off of a Cisco truck yet we know it is their menu. Strange. This was one of our favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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love the decor

Very good food, I think the previous reviewer is crazy. I had a good, extremely strong margarita that left me pretty giggly. Nice queso and salsa, and my whole group enjoyed our food. The sorbet for dessert...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Luby's Tex-Mex

If you're a fan of Luby's this place is really for you and yours. Loud, assembly line mexican that is about a step or two above Taco Bell. Matt, when you left us so did the quality. Rest in Peace.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Bellyburn

In all fairness, the guacamole was good, but that was all that was good. The rest was tasteless and hidden beneath thick layers of sauces and cheese which all tasted the same. Definitely not the place it used...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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best of everything

This place has the best Tex-Mex food in Austin. The best staff. If you like it hot go to Matt's and chill.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Not as impressed as I once was

This used to be a favorite place when I fist started spending a lot of time in Austin. But, the last few times were far from impressive, the last visit being - well, my last visit. We were there for lunch, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Gone Downhill

Loud and too busy. We had to shout to hear others at our table. The place has gotten too big and the food has become bland and gone downhill over the years since Matt Sr. ran the place. It's a shame. My wife...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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To Toroneg, previous review from 6 years ago

I have been going to Matt's for many years. To Toroneg, the review that based his or her experience on the food 6 years ago, I highly suggest you go back. Sounds like you might have had a bad experience then,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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Gringo version of Mexican food

Unless you time travelled straight from the 1950's, you've got to know this isn't real Mexican food. It's a pity, because the decor is authentic and beautiful.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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User Review

The beef flautas with green sauce are the best!!!!!! To whoever posted regarding American cheese, that is traditionally used in TexMex!!!!!! :) I love their chips. The main drawback is it's loud, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Out of town Love affair

I live in NY and my kids live in Austin. Not a visit goes by that we dont go to Matts. The food is AAA and the service to match. Thanks for an awesome dining experience !
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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great price, BUT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

ok to start I read many of the other reviews and thought this was a good idea. I was wrong, I had brisket tacos, and the BOB dip. Both were bland, cold, and NOT recommended. Also the house margaritas are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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Not for tourists

I was denied a drink (margarita) since my passport didn't count as a valid form of identification when I first came to Austin to visit, I've been in Austin for about 4 years now and I've told all my friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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overall-feels like home

matts is a tradidition and all the regulars will agree. like any restaurant, there is always room for improvement. the chicken in the flautas is chicken, not turkey. so, what ever they were trying---who knows....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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My Favorite Restaurant in Austin

I litterally eat here one time a week! Their margs are the ABSOLUTE BEST I have ever had- 2 and I am done! Strong and delicious! Great food- I've tried almost everything on the menu- Bob Armstrong Dip is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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Best Mexican Food in the World

Mine and my wife's favorite tex-mex place anywhere! Best fajitas I have ever had! Also love their chips (extra crispy) although my wife thinks they are too hard. Bob Armstrong dip (queso, beef and guacamole)is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2004
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not "good for kids"? hmmm

The overall review says that Matt's isn't good for kids -- I disagree. As long as you go in before the lunch or dinner crowds get too dense, the servers are very accomodating of families' needs. Matt's is like...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2004
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One of our favorites!

Great food and drinks. The fajitas are out of this world. Under new management over the past 2 years as well and you can tell the difference. One of our favorite places to eat and drink!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2004
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No Chimichangas, but otherwise great!

The back patio is absolutely the best place in Austin to enjoy a pitcher of margaritas... Inside can get a bit crowded with lots of kids crying, but if you have some aspirin or a little patience, you will...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2003
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Wonderful

I have enjoyed Matt,s for over 30 years. First started eating at Matt's when they were located on 1st street. Never have I had a bad meal or poor service #1 on my list of Mexican food restraunts in Austin
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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GREAT FOOD... Service, not so good

Besides Papasito's these are my favorite fajitas in town, well seasoned, definitely carefully prepared!! I love the food in the restaurant, the outdoor atmosphere is also great. The only thing that needs...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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TV Dinner Fare

Over rated; living off "name". Food was VERY ordinary, I have had better Mexican TV Dinners. Wait staff was curt and unattentive. Very noisy, very rushed. Too many other GOOD Mexican restaurants in town to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Deliciouso

This is one of the best restaurants in town. I love mexican food!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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overrated and overpriced

Though Matt's is a long-time favorite, it is hard to understand why. The food is good, but not noteworthy. The portions are small and way overpriced.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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Used to be good

Matt's when I first came here (about 12 years ago) used to have GREAT tex-mex food...but then something happened...since then, they have horrible tasting food and their prices are unreasonable for the food you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Over-rated UT hangout

Matt's is a place people go to because it's a UT tradition, not because of the food. Loud, slow service and um-imagitive food.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2002
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American Cheese, UGH!

The service was terrible. Our waiter ignored us. He was more interested in flirting with the Hostess than in waiting on his customers. American cheese in Mexican food, ugh!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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Fajitas are the best

I love dining in the courtyard out back. The fajitas are the best in town. They use a soy-based brown sauce to season the meat. The margaritas are ok, but I've had better and less expensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2002
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