El Matador Cafe
446 Locust St #1545, Lawrence
(785) 841-3837
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I love El Matador and the Bullpen when they open for Northside Social. The person that complained about it not being a real restaurant is because they are currently remodeling and only have the Bullpen open. Very affordable food and margaritas, the spicy margarita is the best. Great North Lawrence mainstay.
My last visit was 1964. My parents visited when I was a Freshman at KU. My father was very critical of substandard meals but he loved the food here and we returned several times. The current owners can be proud of their traditions. I ordered one of the "named" specialties that included several samples items. I enjoyed them all as well as a Margarita. I'll be back much sooner next time!
I've been eating here since 1972. That's 3 generations of the Reyes family's cooking. It has never changed, still the same delicious home cooked Mexican food I grew up with and missed the entire 34 years we were away. Our favorite Mexican Restaurant. Nicest folks around. Thanks Raquel for keeping it going.
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