El Matador

1768 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa
(949) 645-0324

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Found this in my food I'm quite upset and disgusted.

Carol Noble

Ample food. The carnitas plate had proportionate more meat than rice and beans. That's a good thing! Service was prompt and attentive. All in my party cleared their plates. Parking can be an issue, but 6
:30 on Saturday was easy for me. Cannot wait to go again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cameron Parker

Tried many other Mexican restaurants in the area, but this one reminds me of home (Texas) the most! Great 'Tex-Mex' style food, and the margaritas are very good too. Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sally Palmiter

Really good place to go for lunch and early dinner

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Teariana Leach

If you are considering eating at this establishment, please do so. The food was incredible, the service was attentive, and the food was served quickly. This was my first time eating here and I will be back again. I had the chimichanga and fajitas and they were both great. Also, the queso dip was the best I've had since moving to California.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: El Ranchero Burrito Deep-Fried, Chile Verde, Steak, Rice and Beans, Tortillas Chips, Tortillas, Queso Dip

BEN

Excellent authentic Mexican establishment...Great atmosphere...good service...can get busy during dinner time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyle

Ever wonder what a Mexican meal placed under a heat lamp for hours tastes like? Well, go check out El Matador. The cheese on the beans is not melted. The tacos have a sweet flavor to them. And everything is dry and stale. Spent $50 for just about the worst Mexican food you can imagine. Taco Bell is far better.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Quesi Diaz

Fabulous chili Verde!

Many types of excellent boutique tequilas you've never heard of.

Salsa is the best in SoCal.

Bar or restaurant dining depending on your preference.

Recommended dishes: Taco Tuesday

Kevin Wendland

10/10 great atmosphere great service great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bill Nolan

Great food. Large portions. Salsa is delicious. Service is on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Eli

Wait staff was more concerned about talking to each other. You can find way better mexican food elsewhere

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Todd Schimmelpfennig

Love this place!! Great authentic Mexican food with the best beans and rice around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: El Ranchero Burrito Deep-Fried, Taco Tuesday, Burrito, Rice and Beans, Tortillas Chips, Tortillas

Mike Conway

Awesome place for a margarita and chips and salsa

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Christine B

Food is great, people are nice and service is always good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Michelle Jolly

The management is willing to accommodate groups. The atmosphere is friendly, the food tasty and the Tequila Wall superior. Such friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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