Matt's El Rancho

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

Who can tell us where this photo was taken at?
09/30/2026

Who can tell us where this photo was taken at?

09/24/2026

🏈 Want to experience Texas vs. Arkansas from the stands? 🏈

Enter to win the Row 39 Midfield Game Day Experience at Matt’s El Rancho! One lucky winner will take home 2 tickets to Texas vs. Arkansas on Saturday, November 21, the final home game of the year! 🤘

Plus, 5 second-place winners will each receive a $100 Matt’s El Rancho gift card.

The drawing will be held and winners notified on November 17, 2026. No purchase necessary.

Good luck, Longhorns! 🏈🤘

Our staff is in Mexico working on our new custom blend SOCORRO tequila!
09/23/2026

Our staff is in Mexico working on our new custom blend SOCORRO tequila!

Denise, Jenna, John Wonder (B.E. KEITH), Angie & Charlie at the Cowboy game!
09/20/2026

Denise, Jenna, John Wonder (B.E. KEITH), Angie & Charlie at the Cowboy game!

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the countless acts of courage and kindn...
09/11/2026

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the countless acts of courage and kindness that followed. 🇺🇸

We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

09/09/2026

Lunch plans? We’ve got them covered. 🌮 Stop by Matt’s El Rancho and enjoy lunch specials starting at just $13! Great food, great prices, and plenty of Tex-Mex favorites to get you through the rest of the day. See you at lunch! ☀️

08/31/2026

The forecast? Perfect for patio season. ☀️ Celebrate National Eat Outside Day with your favorite Tex-Mex, an ice-cold margarita, and good company on our patio. We'll save you a seat! 🌮🍹

Sizzling, savory, and fresh off the grill 🔥 Our fajitas are made to order and packed with the bold flavors you crave.👉 M...
08/28/2026

Sizzling, savory, and fresh off the grill 🔥 Our fajitas are made to order and packed with the bold flavors you crave.

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A true Austin staple for generations ❤️ Serving up homemade Tex-Mex, family traditions, and unforgettable meals since 19...
08/22/2026

A true Austin staple for generations ❤️ Serving up homemade Tex-Mex, family traditions, and unforgettable meals since 1952.

👉 About: https://link-pro.io/RbdL5Lk

Think you know Matt’s El Rancho? 🤔 Do you know where we get our quail? Share your guess below!👉 About: https://link-pro....
08/21/2026

Think you know Matt’s El Rancho? 🤔 Do you know where we get our quail? Share your guess below!

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Busy weeknights call for delicious Tex-Mex made easy! Bring the family to Matt’s El Rancho and enjoy a meal everyone wil...
08/19/2026

Busy weeknights call for delicious Tex-Mex made easy! Bring the family to Matt’s El Rancho and enjoy a meal everyone will love. 🌮

👉 Menu: https://link-pro.io/vYXJOuG

Football preseason is here! 🤘 Gather your crew and join us this Saturday for great food, margaritas, and Texas-sized Lon...
08/15/2026

Football preseason is here! 🤘 Gather your crew and join us this Saturday for great food, margaritas, and Texas-sized Longhorn spirit.

👉 Menu: https://link-pro.io/vYXJOuG

Dinner plans? We’ve got you covered. 🥩 Enjoy our Bone-In Ribeye served with your choice of cheese enchilada or steak fri...
08/14/2026

Dinner plans? We’ve got you covered. 🥩 Enjoy our Bone-In Ribeye served with your choice of cheese enchilada or steak fries.

👉 Menu: https://link-pro.io/vYXJOuG

A little Matt’s El Rancho trivia! 👀 Can you guess how many years our General Manager, Paul Counter, has been in the rest...
08/13/2026

A little Matt’s El Rancho trivia! 👀 Can you guess how many years our General Manager, Paul Counter, has been in the restaurant business?

Drop your guess below! 👇

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Matt’s El Rancho is more than a restaurant. It’s a Texas story nearly a century in the making. ❤️In 1923, at just six ye...
08/10/2026

Matt’s El Rancho is more than a restaurant. It’s a Texas story nearly a century in the making. ❤️

In 1923, at just six years old, Matt Martinez began selling tamales from a wooden pushcart by the Texas Capitol. Years later, he and his wife Janie opened the first El Rancho in 1952, sharing homemade recipes and warm hospitality with the Austin community.

Today, the Martinez family continues that legacy, serving handmade tortillas, chips, enchiladas, and the same love for every guest who walks through the door.

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Enjoy fresh seafood dishes prepared with the flavors you love. 🦐 Come taste a Matt’s favorite!👉 Menu: https://link-pro.i...
08/08/2026

Enjoy fresh seafood dishes prepared with the flavors you love. 🦐 Come taste a Matt’s favorite!

👉 Menu: https://link-pro.io/vYXJOuG

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

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