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Matt's El Rancho


2613 S. Lamar
Austin, 78704-4732
512/462-9333
www.mattselrancho.com
Hours: Sun.-Mon., 11am-10pm; Wed.-Thu., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm
This immensely popular Tex-Mex icon is a food-happy dispenser of giant margaritas, excellent enchiladas, and craving-curbing quesadillas.

chronicle reviews

  • Matt's El Rancho

    Matt's El Rancho is keeping it all in the family – and you're invited to join

    Virginia B. Wood, 2012-05-17

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 2003: Critics Best Portal to Good Ol' Austin

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2010: Readers Favorites
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