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El Matador Restaurant

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El Matador Restaurant is an eating establishment that offers a range of dinner and lunch options for guests. The restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine. It serves a variety of appetizers, salads, soups and desserts. El Matador Restaurant also offers a range of chicken, beef and seafood items. The restaurant provides tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas and flautas. It offers catering services for receptions, family reunions and meetings. El Matador Restaurant features a bar that serves a selection of liquors and domestic and i... read more

Location details

720 W University Dr, Denton, TX, 76201, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.32,166 reviews
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Jennifer's profile image
2 years ago

my new favorite place to eat!!! we went on a whim, my family of 5, and were seated within minutes. the margaritas were huge and fairly priced, as was the food. the service is excellent, and we were even served by the owner himself. we have since gone several times for lunch and always, the service is fast, the food is hot and delicious! free chips and homeade salsa are excellent as well. 

Amelia's profile image
2 years ago

Good family restaurant You might never guess that a restaurant in a strip mall was so good unless someone recommended it to you. If you visit El Matador, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the nice atmosphere, great menu, and tasty food. A good place to have a business lunch or to take the family for dinner. The place is big enough that families with little kids can be seated where they won't have to worry about bothering other diners, yet not a chain restaurant. Affordable and authentic Mexican food. 

Robert's profile image
2 years ago

Don't Judge It By Its Looks My wife picked this place the first time we went and I didn't expect much (it's in a strip center near Kroger's and isn't too improssive from the outside). But everything inside IS impressive. The daily specials are varied and tasty (of course, I've only tried the special a couple times . . . I get stuck on certain dishes I like), the chips and hot sauce are great and the service is super! We've taken friends here and they enjoyed it as well. Oh, the prices are good, too . . . and the smoking sect... read more

Steve's profile image
2 years ago

Another Super Nasty! I dined here a few months ago and agree with the last review for this place about a year ago. The place is filthy and nasty inside and out. Has the health department done an inspection here lately? My goodness. If this is where you should take your family to dine, you should be shot for thinking so. Years ago, they were pretty good. There must have been a change in ownership. 

Anna's profile image
2 years ago

El Matador I always thought this was just an OK restaurant. It is good tex-mex food just nothing super fancy. The prices are just a bit high for me considering the quality of level of service. Older establishment in Denton. 

Allen's profile image
2 years ago

El Matador Restaurant is THE BEST IN TOWN!! Wow !! to those bad comments, it seems to me, that some one is really trying to hurt the reputation of this family restaurant ( competitors maybe?); I stared going to EL MATADOR with my parents when I was 2 years old, and I never ever found anything wrong but a GREAT food, GREAT services and of course GREAT prices. I'm now a UNT student and all my friends agree with me, specially for those exotic MARGARITAS!! Why you don't judge for yourself, check Friday, Saturday and Sundays when... read more

Penny's profile image
2 years ago

El Matador I agree also. Do not go here unless you want to waste your money and get sick possibly. Not a good dining experience and definitely not for small children. Service is terrible and food taste and looks bad. When you walk in the front door pay attention to the smell. It's not food, it's something else. I would not recommend. Sorry. 

Ryan's profile image
2 years ago

Not that great. After reading everyone's great reviews on El matador I would see what all the fuss was about. I was very disappointed. First, the booth that we were seated in was still dirty and their was food stuck all over our menus, which then preceded to get all over my clothes. Next The service was absolutely horrible, the waiter only came by twice, once to take the order and then at the end to drop off the check. So no refills on my drink. The food wasn't the worst Mexican that i have ever had but it definitely wasn't ... read more

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12 years ago

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How is El Matador Restaurant rated?

El Matador Restaurant has a 4.3 star rating with 2,166 reviews. 

When is El Matador Restaurant open?

El Matador Restaurant is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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