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Matt's El Rancho

Tex-Mex Restaurant and Bar$$$$

South Lamar, Austin

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Matt's El Rancho

8.4^/10

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Ranked #2 for Tex-Mex cuisine in Austin
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Village Voice
"Bob Armstrong dip (aka delicious queso) is worth the trip."(10 Tips)
"You have to try the brisket tacos... Best meal in Austin."(7 Tips)
"Order The Bob and brisket tacos or old fashion tacos"(3 Tips)
"Bob Armstrong queso dip is a MUST... Sooo good!"(3 Tips)

147 Tips and reviews

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Mexican food
bob armstrong dip
margaritas
tacos
Tex-Mex cuisine
large bob
outdoor seating
tequila
good for groups
chile rellenos
gluten-free food
casual
great value
happy hour
taco salad
queso
migas
beef
tamales
micheladas
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Dolapo FalolaDecember 21, 2010
the tacos here are an affront to everything good in the world
Michael MuelaDecember 27, 2010
Everything is delicious! Get the fish tacos!
Beverly SwansonJuly 10, 2013
fajitas are awesome.
Tarrah MillerFebruary 17, 2013
Ask for the sherbet!
James LansberryNovember 15, 2012
Try Matt's special. Great meal.
Will McKennaFebruary 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the chipotle ranch sauce!
Lisa LairdMay 12, 2012
Best guacamole I've ever had!!!!
Daniel MNovember 15, 2016
Brisket tacos!!!
jodi hendersonOctober 8, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Beware of the enchiladas poblanitas. It's more like mushroom enchiladas w/poblanos and onions.
Miriam GoldmanMay 17, 2015
The guacamole is just sour cream and food colouring. Yuck!
Brian HallJuly 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try the Bob Dip...it's the perfect combination of queso, beef, and guac!
Christopher CollinsAugust 4, 2013
Now I remember why I haven't been here in ten years. This place sux!!
Sarah HarrisSeptember 3, 2010
Smoked brisket tacos and tacos al pastor are both yummy.
Rudy EnglandJune 1, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Beware the pigeons overhead on the patio!
ATXJuly 21, 2012
Animal balloon artist on site.
Weston YoungMay 27, 2012
Get raspberry sherbert. It's delicious.
Marissa SolomonApril 29, 2012
Queso and fish tacos rocked.
Green Label SoundMarch 12, 2012
RAC says, "Go to Matt's El Rancho for some more great tex mex..."
David KottkeJune 8, 2012
Tacos Carbon w/ charro beans.....hungry just thinking about it.
Ann ThaxtonMarch 12, 2012
Smoked chicken dillas r the best!
Allisen PMay 31, 2010
The chicken in the tacos al cardon is amazing!
Jenny ButtlerJuly 10, 2010
Bob Armstrong queso dip is a MUST... Sooo good!
Charles VestalAugust 11, 2014
The QUESO.
Theodore KSeptember 28, 2016
Bob Armstrong dip.
Brandon HaverlandDecember 5, 2015
No idea why this is as popular as it is. Mediocre Mexican food at best.
Shelby GeenMay 23, 2013
I'll take a large Bob!
Kristin FieldsOctober 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Looooove this place!
Scott LindsayJune 17, 2016
Bob Andersons Queso
Kevin AdairOctober 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Order everything
GregNovember 10, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Matt's = Love
Albert GuilarteJune 5, 2011
Espolon tequila margarita is awsome
Audra SharpApril 25, 2012
Eat brisket tacos!!
Blair BaxterNovember 13, 2010
Bring a sweater, they crank down the AC in this joint.
Michelle MitchellAugust 12, 2012
Rock hard chips and slow, slow service. Bummed. Never had problems here before...
RyanMarch 6, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Don't forget they are closed on Tuesdays. I have found myself driving to Matt's many times on the WRONG day of the week, only to find myself crying in the empty parking lot. Never again!
Patrick Perrin IG SoutherndrawpatrickNovember 19, 2011
Get a shot of Cazadores.
Jen C SimpsonMarch 15, 2010
Waitress Liz was super. No superficial ingredients in their magaritas.
mathew murphyNovember 25, 2015
Decidedly mediocre food. You're there for the drinks.
Jeff NeelyDecember 27, 2009
Get the Bob Armstrong dip. Soooo good.
Adrian HerschbergAugust 8, 2010
Great place for kids....
Holly RobertsonMay 31, 2011
MIGAS. GUACAMOLE. MIGAS. GUACAMOLE. yep.
Jason KaplerMay 28, 2012
Where the white unite over frozen margs and mediocre Mexican food.
Kelly KrauseJuly 16, 2012
Don't do it. You're better off at Torchy's.
Ryan CainSeptember 27, 2009
get your free sherbet or praline after any meal.
Berkah BernferdAugust 31, 2010
Effing barf. Don't do it.
Jaffe LoebAugust 28, 2011
Rats and roaches. Fuck this dirty shithole
ParkAugust 21, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Nachos, nachos, nachos!

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