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Matt's El Rancho

Name: Matt's El Rancho
Address: 2613 S Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78704, US
Telephone: +1 512-462-9333
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Matt's El Rancho

Family-friendly Tex-Mex drawing Austin crowds with enchiladas, queso & margaritas since 1952!
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Scratch Kitchen Tex-Mex since 1952, Matt’s El Rancho has served generations of Austin locals for 70+ years! Holiday Hours:
• Christmas Eve: closes at 4pm
• New Years Eve: closes at 8pm
• Super Bowl Sunday: closes at 6pm

Featured Press:
• RESTAURANT BUSINESS MAGAZINE : ‘TOP 100 INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA’
• TEXAS HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE : ‘Top 5 Tex-Mex in Texas’
• USA TODAY : ‘Top Ten Tex-Mex

in the Lone Star State’
• TEXAS MONTHLY : ‘120 tacos you MUST eat before you die!’
• TRIPS TO DISCOVER : ‘9 BEST TEX-MEX IN TEXAS’
• FOOD NETWORK : ‘27 best restaurants in Austin’
• AUSTIN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE : ‘TASTE OF AUSTIN’ Award
• WIDE OPEN EATS : ‘Top Ten Margaritas in Texas

06/03/2026

Sizzling fajitas, fresh tortillas, and all the fixings 🔥
👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/tMsZZNp
Come hungry and enjoy our famous fajitas at Matt’s El Rancho tonight.

05/30/2026

Soak up the Austin vibes on our patio 🌿✨

Join us at Matt's El Rancho and enjoy your favorite Tex-Mex dishes and margaritas in the open air.

Good food, good company, and the perfect patio setup—what more could you need? 🌮🍹

👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/KKX5KiF

05/27/2026

Join us at Matt’s El Rancho for bold flavors, strong margaritas, and good vibes 🌮🍹

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05/25/2026

Honoring the heroes who gave everything for our freedom this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 Wishing all of our Matt’s El Rancho family a safe and meaningful holiday spent with loved ones. ❤️🌮

05/24/2026

Did you know? 🌽 At Matt's El Rancho we grind our corn fresh every single day to make our tortillas the traditional way. But here’s a question… How many corn tortillas do we make in a year? 🤔 Drop your guess below! ⬇️🌮

👉 About us: https://link-pro.io/6PII2cz

05/22/2026

Skip the wait, not the experience ⏱️

Join our online waitlist before you arrive and cut down your time in line. More tacos, less waiting 🙌

Plan ahead and we’ll have your table ready sooner 🌮

👉 Join Waitlist: https://link-pro.io/5wrdHMU

05/20/2026

Crispy, golden, and seriously satisfying 🍤

Our Fried Shrimp plate features colossal Gulf Coast shrimp, steak fries, a fresh dinner salad, and your choice of homemade tartar or cocktail sauce.

Come hungry—this one delivers.

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05/17/2026

Fresh flavors, your way 🐟

Try our Grilled Salmon with cilantro garlic cream sauce and mango pico, or go bold with our Blackened Salmon served with asparagus and vegetarian rice.

Two delicious ways to keep it light without sacrificing flavor.

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05/15/2026

A trip to Austin isn’t complete without our enchiladas 🌯

From classic beef and cheese to brisket, shrimp, and spinach poblanitas—there’s a plate for everyone.

Made from scratch, packed with flavor, and always a must-try.

👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/KKX5KiF

05/13/2026

Since 1986, we’ve been serving Austin the same way it all started—fresh, handmade, and from the heart ❤️

The Martinez family continues Matt and Janie’s legacy, with every tortilla, chip, and enchilada made by hand, from scratch, and with pride.

It’s more than a meal—it’s tradition.

👉 About us: https://link-pro.io/6PII2cz

05/10/2026

Celebrate Mom the Tex-Mex way 💐

Join us at Matt's El Rancho this Mother’s Day for delicious food, refreshing margaritas, and quality time with the ones who matter most.

From handmade enchiladas to family traditions, we’ve got everything to make her day extra special 💛

Bring the whole family and treat Mom to something she’ll love 🌸

👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/KKX5KiF

05/07/2026

Celebrate Mom the Tex-Mex way 💐

Join us this Mother’s Day for great food, family time, and the flavors she loves most.

Because nothing says “thank you” like Tex-Mex 💛

👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/KKX5KiF

05/05/2026

Today’s the day! 🎊

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us—great food, strong margaritas, and the lively atmosphere you love.

Grab your friends and head over… it’s going to be a fiesta you don’t want to miss 🌮🍹

👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/KKX5KiF

05/01/2026

We’ve got BIG news 🇲🇽
We’re opening our doors on Tuesday, May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! 🎉

Normally closed on Tuesdays, but not this time—come celebrate with your favorite Tex-Mex traditions, margaritas, and more.

Mark your calendar and bring your crew 🍹

👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/KKX5KiF

04/27/2026

We will be OPEN for Cinco de Mayo!!! 🎉🌮🍹

Join us for all your Tex-Mex favorites, grab a margarita, and enjoy the patio with us. Let’s celebrate the right way—good food, good drinks, and great vibes! ☀️

See you there!

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04/24/2026

Serving up some of the best Tex-Mex in Austin 🌮🔥
From sizzling plates to legendary drinks, Matt’s El Rancho has been an Austin favorite for generations.

👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/9npxbM5

04/20/2026

Fresh dishes at Matt’s! 🌿🌸
Join us this spring for vibrant flavors, great drinks, and your Tex-Mex favorites.

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04/18/2026

Join us on our patio this spring! 🌸☀️
The perfect place to enjoy great food, cold drinks, and beautiful weather.

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04/16/2026

Planning to dine with us? 🌮
Join the waitlist online before you arrive and we’ll get you seated sooner.

👉 Join Waitlist: https://link-pro.io/vtAlDhs

04/12/2026

Craving the best Tex-Mex in Austin? 🌮✨
We’ve got you covered with bold flavors, classic dishes, and a whole lot of Austin tradition.

👉 View Menu: https://link-pro.io/IenCB7F

04/10/2026

🍺 Celebrate the weekend with an ice-cold cerveza at Matt’s El Rancho. From Mexican favorites to domestics and local brews, we’ve got the perfect beer waiting for you.

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04/06/2026

Steak night at Matt’s El Rancho 🔥🥩

We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef, mesquite grilled to perfection. Whether you're craving a classic ribeye, carne asada, or our famous steak & enchiladas, we've got the perfect plate waiting.

Come hungry.

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04/05/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! Please note that we will be closed today to allow our staff to celebrate with their loved ones.

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04/04/2026

We’ll be closed tomorrow for Easter Sunday 🐣🌸

We hope you enjoy the day with family and friends. We’ll be back and ready to serve you soon!

– Matt’s El Rancho

Address

2613 S Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX
78704

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	11am - 11pm
Saturday	11am - 11pm
Sunday	11am - 9pm

Telephone

+1 512-462-9333

Website

https://mattselrancho.com/

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