Mateo
Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Durham
"crispy manchego duck egg tapas"(3 Tips)
"The Cheerwine sangria is awesome!"(3 Tips)
"Crispy manchego and duck egg"(4 Tips)
"Huevo Diablo and pollo frito in always enjoy"(2 Tips)
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Get the ENSALADA VERDE and the POLLO FRITO if you go for lunch, and at least order the Brussels sprouts, the COSTILLAS de PUERCO and MARROW for dinner.
Jim O'DonnellMay 30, 2016The food and cocktails are awesome. Bartender had no cab and didn't know the wifi password. With the menu here, a search would be nice. Used to be my favorite in Durham. I'm a little less inclined now
Celeste HopeOctober 17, 2013Forgot to mention seats were very uncomfortable at the bar! All high top tables are the same type chairs. The low tables are for reservation only, so make a reservation! Everything else was awesome.
jiresellDecember 29, 2016Outstanding tapas restaurant. Pay attention to the chalkboard specials. Save room for the banana pudding.
- Celeste HopeOctober 17, 2013Make a reservation in advance, or you will have a wait. We sat at tge bar. good service. Fantastic food!! We ordered about 4 tapas & ate every bit up!
Nick PowersJuly 17, 2013It's small so it gets loud and crowded easily. Otherwise, great service and amazing menu. The patatas bravas are my favorite, and theirs are the best I've had
Jay SlagleMay 8, 2016Fabulous, went there with my family after my daughters graduation from Carolina law. Terrific service, and food was terrific and is authentic recipes.
MerveMay 22, 2017Great place to enjoy delicious tapas. Every dish was unique and so good. Best rib eye and mussles I've ever tasted.
Stephni HillJanuary 12, 2015Everything was so delicious. If you like candied ginger, definitely go for the Ferdinand cocktail. Love love love this place!
Becca FSeptember 22, 2012Ask for a low table when you make reservations...sitting on a barstool when you're looking forward to a nice relaxing meal is really unfortunate....
The place to take family or friends when they visit Durham. A bit expensive but the food is excellent.
Rebecca B.June 25, 2014Croquetas are delicious! So was the heirloom tomato salad. Really, it was all good! Great service too.- Jessica Mendez GarciaJune 8, 2013Crispy manchego and duck egg must try!! Also the manzana and manchego salad, amazing. Patatas bravas are good too!
Micah ChilesDecember 18, 2014Make sure you order a few plates at a time. They don't space them for you. Everything was good but the pate was transcendent
Naomi T.January 20, 2014Run away from the high tables since ergonomics is no where to be found here! Expect to stand while eating (a first for me). It will save your back and your butt! The name should be "Mate-ouch!!!"
Best place for a dinner date. Savories are best. Amazing sherry and Cava.
Daniel GraysonApril 30, 2018Tapas. Very good. Very expensive. But if you want tapas, it’s not like you have other options in Durham.
Quentin DysonJuly 19, 2013As always, food was delicious and Megan always takes great care of me/my friends at the bar!
- Paul InserraAugust 10, 2012Dear lawd, dont leave without trying the oxtail donut & the crispy manchego duck egg tapas
Alex HowardJuly 29, 2016Good food, but I've not been blown away. The dining room is really noisy making regular conversation difficult. Sort of disappointed.
Emma ZunkerSeptember 5, 2012Get a low-top table. The stools at the high-tops are brutally uncomfortable.
Dueto and the cortado at the same time. It's the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate.
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