Tex-Mex · South Lamar, Austin

Matt's El Rancho

Matt's El Rancho: Tex-Mex in South Lamar, Austin. Order: Bob Armstrong dip (queso with taco meat and guacamole).

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What to order

Bob Armstrong dip (queso with taco meat and guacamole)

Why go

Tex-Mex since 1952, still family run. The Bob Armstrong dip started here as an off-menu order.

Tex-Mex since 1952 and the home of the Bob Armstrong dip.

Neighborhood
South Lamar
Price
$$
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