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Matt's El Rancho

Tex-Mex Restaurant and Bar$$$$

South Lamar, Austin

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Matt's El Rancho

8.5^/10

635

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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)
"Bob Armstrong queso dip is a MUST... Sooo good!"(3 Tips)
"Order a large bob!! Best queso in town!"(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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Lisa LairdMay 12, 2012
Best guacamole I've ever had!!!!
JaxMarch 25, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Order The Bob and brisket tacos or old fashion tacos
Brian HallJuly 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try the Bob Dip...it's the perfect combination of queso, beef, and guac!
Tarrah MillerFebruary 17, 2013
Ask for the sherbet!
Rudy EnglandJune 1, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Beware the pigeons overhead on the patio!
Daniel MNovember 15, 2016
Brisket tacos!!!
David KottkeJune 8, 2012
Tacos Carbon w/ charro beans.....hungry just thinking about it.
Miriam GoldmanMay 17, 2015
The guacamole is just sour cream and food colouring. Yuck!
Kyle WalkerJune 11, 2013
White people Mexican food. Most of it is bland and over priced. The queso sucks. All that being said, for the most part the staff is quite awesome (if you don't count the managers).
Amy HorowitzJuly 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Bob dip rules!!!! You can get brisket instead of ground beef.
Christopher CollinsAugust 4, 2013
Now I remember why I haven't been here in ten years. This place sux!!
Michael MuelaDecember 27, 2010
Everything is delicious! Get the fish tacos!
Sarah HarrisSeptember 3, 2010
Smoked brisket tacos and tacos al pastor are both yummy.
Green Label SoundMarch 12, 2012
RAC says, "Go to Matt's El Rancho for some more great tex mex..."
Ann ThaxtonMarch 12, 2012
Smoked chicken dillas r the best!
Dolapo FalolaDecember 21, 2010
the tacos here are an affront to everything good in the world
Marissa SolomonApril 29, 2012
Queso and fish tacos rocked.
ATXJuly 21, 2012
Animal balloon artist on site.
Charles VestalAugust 11, 2014
The QUESO.
Theodore KSeptember 28, 2016
Bob Armstrong dip.
jodi hendersonOctober 8, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Beware of the enchiladas poblanitas. It's more like mushroom enchiladas w/poblanos and onions.
Aja HabingreitherMay 12, 2012
Skinny Margaritas are the deal. Mission accomplished!
Jenny ButtlerJuly 10, 2010
Bob Armstrong queso dip is a MUST... Sooo good!
Allisen PMay 31, 2010
The chicken in the tacos al cardon is amazing!
Shelby GeenMay 23, 2013
I'll take a large Bob!
Albert GuilarteJune 5, 2011
Espolon tequila margarita is awsome
Kevin AdairOctober 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Order everything
Scott LindsayJune 17, 2016
Bob Andersons Queso
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!
mathew murphyNovember 25, 2015
Decidedly mediocre food. You're there for the drinks.
Audra SharpApril 25, 2012
Eat brisket tacos!!
Kristin FieldsOctober 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Looooove this place!
GregNovember 10, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Matt's = Love
Patrick Perrin IG SoutherndrawpatrickNovember 19, 2011
Get a shot of Cazadores.
Blair BaxterNovember 13, 2010
Bring a sweater, they crank down the AC in this joint.
Brandon HaverlandDecember 5, 2015
No idea why this is as popular as it is. Mediocre Mexican food at best.
Michelle MitchellAugust 12, 2012
Rock hard chips and slow, slow service. Bummed. Never had problems here before...
Holly RobertsonMay 31, 2011
MIGAS. GUACAMOLE. MIGAS. GUACAMOLE. yep.
Jeff NeelyDecember 27, 2009
Get the Bob Armstrong dip. Soooo good.
Ryan CainSeptember 27, 2009
get your free sherbet or praline after any meal.
Adrian HerschbergAugust 8, 2010
Great place for kids....
Jason KaplerMay 28, 2012
Where the white unite over frozen margs and mediocre Mexican food.
Jen C SimpsonMarch 15, 2010
Waitress Liz was super. No superficial ingredients in their magaritas.
Kelly KrauseJuly 16, 2012
Don't do it. You're better off at Torchy's.
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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