El Matador Cafe Tweet

4.3 - 5 votes

Near: Lawrence Municipal Airport
Hours: Closed

446 Locust St #1545, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

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Reviews for El Matador Cafe

G B

a month ago

First off everyone was very friendly but this is not a restaurant so to speak.. it's order at a window and eat in the bar next to it. None of the photos or menus posted are accurate. The cocktails at the bar were great. The food was barely edible. The beans were watery with store bought shredded cheese and the chili con queso was salsa with partial melted store bought shredded cheese. The rice tasted weird and had been sitting a while. Mostly went here based off the rave prior reviews and comments on how great and authentic Mexican food it was. Apparently WAS is the key word. I get no pleasure in this rating because everyone was really nice but the drinks were the only thing worth buying this trip.

Trevor Beurman

a month ago

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.

Caralyn Campbell

9 months ago

The most bland food I’ve ever tasted. Tasted like it had been sitting in a pan all day and we got there just after open. Rice was cold, beans were crusty on the top. Would never recommend this place to someone unless I hated them. Food for white people that had their taste buds burnt off about sums it up.

Russ Nesseth

a year ago

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!

Barbara V.

2 years ago

First timer but we were with veterans who shared some history. Fun menu! Love that they've been in business so long through generations. Don't expect oversized portions - each item is fairly small and SO good. It was fun being able to try several items. We didn't mind the sound of the train across the street; the people at the bar were MUCH louder... We'll definitely be back, maybe try lunchtime.

El Matador Cafe