Feb
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One of the few joys of traveling by air these days is finding a great place to eat dinner once you’ve arrived. While working in Dallas this week I had a hankering for good TexMex and a margarita so I started Googling. I found an amazing place just northeast of downtown Dallas, not far from the Cotton Bowl. Matt’s Rancho Martinez turned out to be one great find.
Tucked into an alcove near the historic, art deco Lakewood Theater, Matt’s serves outstanding, cheap TexMex grub and 23 varieties of margarita. I went with the standard house version - frozen, no salt. Perfect.
Many of the reviews I read raved about the Bob Armstrong appetizer (guacamole and ground beef smothered in queso) but I didn’t think I could eat that much food. I would up getting the beef enchiladas with rice and beans. Quick, cheap and delicious.
I sampled a colleague’s beef fajitas and the meat just melted like butter. I can’t say enough good things about the place. If you’re in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area it is absolutely worth the trip.
Matt’s Rancho Martinez
6332 La Vista Dr
Dallas, TX 75214
Phone: (214) 823-5517