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El Matador Restaurant

720 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201-1890
940-387-1137
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Ranked #15 of 143 restaurants in Denton
Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- Apr 24, 2013
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81% Recommend
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Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I love this place! I am always a happy camper when I walk out. You can walk in and get seated quick, even when they are busy. The food is always out hot, fast, and the drinks aren't bad either. One of my top places to go.

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Denton, TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Always a great place for Mexican food. Their chips are fabulous and ordering a strange combination is never a problem.

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Corinth, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Great job by the staff. Our server was efficient, and the food was excellent. The hot sauce was a little bland, but it just needed a little salt, nothing to worry about. Brisket tacos had great flavor, and everyone I was with was impressed as well. I like the large glasses they serve beverages in. Very smart. I'm sure the... More

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Sanger, Texas
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35 reviews 35 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2012

El Mat's is a staple for those that live in the area. The food is consistently good and the service is excellent! Favorite...shredded beef tacos...yum!

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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2012 via mobile

We were just passing thru town and looking for a Mexican restaurant. We stumbled on El Matador. What a find. We ordered the Carna Asada. The best I've had in a long time. Service was impeccable. The price was very affordable. We had 3 adults and 2 kids all the fixins and then some for less than $50. We will... More

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Washington, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2012

Another place that looks sketchy on the outside, but once you open those doors, it's like going through to Narnija. Best Tex-Mex in town, without a doubt

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Denton, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2012

This was a popular restaurant in years past, but has declined steadily over the years. The food is very bland, and the restaurant looks dingy and dirty.

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Denton, Texas
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41 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012

My family has eaten at El Matador in Denton for two decades. It was our kids' favorite, with attentive servers who remembered my daughter's "the usual." I consistently found the food to be fast, consistent, and tasty. We returned after a long time away the other night and were shocked to find the food close to tasteless, some dishes served... More

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48 reviews 48 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
121 helpful votes 121 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012

Great choice for a casual meal. The wait is typically never long and the service is always incredibly fast. I go to El Matador for its consistency in the quality of the food (always good tasting) and service. The prices are very reasonable.

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Abilene, Tx
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6 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

We don't get to Denton often anymore, but this is our favorite Mexican in the country. We always make time. The chips, salsa and queso are the best. Lunch fajitas for one is plenty big enough for two esp if you have enough chips and salsa! The servers are the best and most have been there forever. They always seem... More

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