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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
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MaxFields 
15 years ago

Tex-Mex like you are used to – I'm not the biggest fan of Tex Mex. I like my foods traditional and that means not slathered with queso cheese sauce. If you like that kind of thing than this place is fine. The Sides are basically just like any other tex-mexican restaurant you've ever been too. The fajitas are pretty good and they have nice specials to pick from that aren't always slathered with queso. 

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THEGREATSPOON 
15 years ago

the Best Mexican restaurant Ever!! – This restaurant has everything that you could be looking for... To begin with the Staff that is very friendly, they make you feel like at home!! Waiters are very fast, food is absolutely superb!! That Chicken stuffed with veggies is wonderful; The flavored margaritas are very refreshing and blend to perfection and above everything, great prices; You can find quality, services and good atmosphere that always will make you comeback. Great job guys!! 

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15 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

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15 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. 

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16 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. 

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16 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. 

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foodieparent 
16 years ago

great value! – the food is pretty good- not a smothered-in-cheese, Mi Casita-style exactly, but tasty Mexican food. Very affordable, good service. this is my folks' favorite mexican spot in denton, i prefer Mi Casita but this one is good, too. The specials are usually a good bet. 

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16 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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Contributor 
17 years ago

Authentic Mexican restaurant serves up great food, and tasty margaritas to the Denton area. – In Short Head north to try out this tasty Mexican eatery. The scene is just as authentic as the food. With bright color accessories, and festive lighting fixtures, everyone will want to own one. Well look no further than the restaurants own store. They offer festive decor for purchase, so anyone can have a fiesta at home. Even if that diet is going great, make sure to try the complimentary chips and salsa. The chips are seasoned wit... read more

Frequently asked questions about El Matador Restaurant

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 closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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