El Matador, Authentic Mexican Food & Craft Beer
| Address: | 1032 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA |
| Phone: | +1 805-540-7278 |
| Site: | elmatadorslo.com |
| Rating: | 3.7 |
| Working: | 10AM–9PM 10AM–10PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–10PM 10AM–10PM 10AM–10PM 10AM–9PM |
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John Esparza
The food is good Mexican food. The service when I was there was not up to par w the food. This place has no servers either which is strange to me with a restaurant that has a menu you sit down with and look before you order. After sitting and playing server for my GF and her mom I ordered at the register. There was a chip and salsa bar (self serve of course) I asked for a plate or basket for chips, the guy at the register pointed at the half cut brown paper bags. I then asked him a second time if he had something else, he finally went to the back and brought out the chip baskets and placed them by the salsa bar. Other than that the food was very good, coming from a Mexican :) !
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Gerald Craig
Rather lackluster food. Sidewalk seating is a plus and Thursday Farmers Market was right here and near mission for walk along the creek but load up on flavor at the salsa bar. I dislike spicy food so this is fine for me but it is rather bland like Salvadoran food. Dont expect cheese on your nachos. Chicken and steak really had no flavor. Maybe they were rushed for Farmers Market. I dont drink but they seem to have decent selection of beer and staff was nice, helpful. Help yourself to nachos and salsa bar but also plaon. Nice selection tho. Fine stop when shopping but not a destination.
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Alissa Praud
Came in around 5 for an early dinner and place was in disarray. Right after the afternoon lull we expected a completely different experience- chip bar was lacking chips, salsas were all gone, water jug empty, messy tables etc. Ordered two beers that were poured only after prompting and arrived flat. Nachos were soggy, beef tacos were flavourless and chewy. Do not recommend.
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Lex Lewicki
Delicious street tacos. Love the a la carte style menu since I never eat the rice and beans anyway. Help yourself to the chips and several styles of delicious salsa. Decent craft beer menu but I had a glass of their sangria. Nothing special but it was easy to drink.
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Robert Yracheta
I went for Taco Tuesday and ordered 1 chicken taco and 2 asada tacos. I had the asada taco first and bit into nothing but fatty pieces of meat. Killed the rest of my experience and I didnt finish my tacos. I guess 99 cent tacos is what you should expect.
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Vitelio Hernandez
Ordered "chrispy" chilaquiles and they were soggy, wife ordered the carnitas plate and everything was really bland, the rice was overcooked and the beans didnt have any flavor. I paid $30 for both plates and 2 drinks, definitely not a good experience
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stephen lemus
Fresh as fk chile rellenos, cooked to perfection. Rice & beans combo with the 2 rellenos was 12.00 , which is a super fair price for food that was just whipped up and didnt disappoint. Good rellenos arent easy to prepare or come by.
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The Prep Report
Love this spot! Both Paso & SLO plus they have craft on tap along with your regular favorites. The Tortas are especially good & as is the rest of the menu along with be affordable. They also serve breakfast (Chorizo & Eggs!!!)
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Aaron Zamora
I like the place the food was excellent and on Sunday when we arrived for 1st time they had a guy singing and playing guitar. I would definitely give it a shot and enjoy the small great things. 1st time visit while traveling.
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Lace L
Pretty yummy. Can be hit miss Carnitas tacos. Their Tavo stand @ Farmers Market is the only day they do their green spicy green salsa and I wish it was everyday --other wise their salsa selection sucks. BEST flan in town!!!
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Edith Fuchs
We were here on a Sunday Eve and everything was really good. We had crispy tacos, a wet burrito, quesadillas and soft tacos with asada. The guy at the counter was great.
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Meghan Trask
So delicious! The staff is so nice and attentive. Even when they are super busy they are always happy. Be sure to tip them well they deserve it!
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Katie
My sons taqitos were very good. My tamale plate was very average. Beans are good, rice is lacking flavor. Service was friendly, but a bit slow.
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Erin Hoffman
Food is always excellent. The staff is stretched thin so service and cleanliness is hit or miss. Grab a sidewalk table if you can.
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Ryan Kirkpatrick
Wednesday night trivia. $14 pitchers and plate of tacos. Yum Free chips. Watch out that red salsa its extra spicy.
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Jordy Tang
Love this place! Have great tacos and an awesome trivia night deal. Would definitely recommend!
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Casey Helmick
Great Taco Tuesday, $1.49 per taco and they have a good salsa bar. Solid beer selection
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Connie Burmaster
Its quick, mexi-cali food, that is generous on portions and tastes good too!
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lyndy downs
Food was excellent! Yummy and great value! Wet burrito was huge!
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Tony Lenz
Food was OK. Not that much seating, but is expected for downtown.
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Mark Cummings
Very good flavor,especially the green sauce
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EMQJJ Wright
Great vibe, good food, reasonable prices.
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bryan wunsch
Good Mexican food! Good tamales.
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Timothy Harlan
great food, friendly service.
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LauraAnn Ibison
Loved it....
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Scott McAtee
Good food
