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    El Matador 2

    4.4 (217 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    EL MATADOR 2 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Menudo on 11/9
    Julio M.

    Been meaning to write this review. I recently tried Matador for the first time. I ordered a menudo and man, it did not disappoint. The meat was tender and flavorful. The menudo broth was delicious and not greasy one bit. I've only had their menudo but will try something else soon. At the time of this review I had menudo for the second time and it was delicious. I also want to give a shout out to the nice man at the register who looks like the owner as he was pleasant and friendly. Also, the nice young lady who helped me on my first trip was also very nice.

    Chilaquiles con Huevos Delicious...hit the spot!
    Alex M.

    Small homey restaurant. Ordered chilaquiles and menudo. Both were very good. The corn tortillas taste home made. Service was prompt and friendly. We sat outside and they made sure they didn't forget about us! Coffee cup was never empty! Although it was super packed (which is a good sign) the servers, Ramon Lino and Maura, were very attentive and friendly! Would definitely return!

    2 Selection Combo pork tamale and chile relleno
    Tiffany B.

    We recently moved from Pasadena where we loved the el matador there, we saw the name and still have no idea if they are connected in anyway but it doesn't matter this el matador is actually better! The food is amazing and the portions are enormous for the price. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this el matador on irwindale.

    Wet chile relleno burrito
    Sonnie S.

    On our way home recently we were hungry. I'd read a few positive reviews about this restaurant, and I'm always looking for good Mexican food. My wife had breakfast, and I had a chile relleno-enchilada combo. I was like eating the food of my childhood when my friends' moms or abuelas cooked. It made both of us happy. ps We've been back and it was just as good. I'm glad it's only a few minutes from home.

    El Matador is a gift to the community! Excellent quality authentic Mexican food prepared as if you were a guest in someone's home. In more than 25 years at this and their prior location we have never had less than a great experience with terrific service at each and every visit! Thank you El Matador!

    Chili Verde burrito, Modelo,chips and salsa.

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    2 years ago

    The Food is delicious the service is great and specially Maira and her brother best Family business

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food and service... the prices are so reasonable! I would not hesitate to recommend this establishment to any of my friends!

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    3 years ago

    They have amazing pozole and great costumer service. Smells like grandma kitchen when you walk in.

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    My place for wet Chile Verde burrito. It comes with rice and salad, chips and salsa, and lots of love,

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    3 years ago

    Not good menudo I ask x boliyo and the guys say yes I have fuck top when in in home it's teleras con mantquiya no good 52 bucks pa la basura

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    2 years ago

    Great food ! Great service ! Definitely would recommend and the portioning you get what you're paying for !:)

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    4 years ago

    Great food... great prise ....excellent cervice. .....Instant favorite. Defenetly top place in covina n azusa

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    4 years ago

    Delicious food with nice customer service. Their carnitas tacos are great and the salsa bar is always a plus.

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    4 years ago

    Great food, great service, and most of all great menudo and chiliquiles. Would eat there every day if I could.

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    3 years ago

    EVERYTHING IS AMAZING!!!! The vibes from everyone who works here is spectacular!! The service and the food is top notch

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    Went to the lunch buffet without reading the reviews and I'm glad I did haha. Seems like this spot…read moremight be a hit or miss but the day we went was absolutely fantastic! We were seated promptly by the hostess and our server came quickly to get our drinks. He was nice and checked in on us often and took plates away. The only thing I wouldn't order again is probably the mango michelada. My boyfriend and I love michis! But hmmm the mango tasted like mango which is accurate but for some reason it just didn't really work well with the taste of a michelada. I would just order a regular one next time! Just because we didnt like it, doesn't mean you wont or shouldn't try! Anyways, the food was fresh and good! I just kept eating the fresh tortillas haha they were absolutely delicious. Ummm their caldo de res ?! Amazing. Got like four servings haha couldn't help myself. I personally just love a shit ton of cilantro and onions on my plate so it was really nice they had a salsa bar next to the soups. My boyfriend liked the breakfast bar they had as well which I think stops at a certain time! They had a lot of different things and I loved that! The only thing that was sort of awkward but funny was this girl randomly came up out of nowhere while we were eating and asked us to get closer so she could take a photo for us. We were kind of like huh? Haha because we were in the middle of eating so I wasn't really wanting to take a photo at that time. But we just went with it and smiled and then she took a couple more and then she said ok I'll be right back. And then maybe like 10 min later she comes back with one smaller photo with the border being Guadalajara's grill like location and times and stuff and us in the middle HAHA and then says that's for us and it's free and then takes out two more bigger ones of us that are just in like a felt frame, which was nice but said these cost like can't remember how much it was. But it was enough for me to say no hahaha and also I think we were both just caught off guard and when we said no thank you, she sort of looked up at someone (almost like signaling them that we said no) and gave a smirk and walked away HAHAH it was so awkward and weird but when I opened my purse later and found it I started laughing bc it just created a funny moment and memory. Anyways this place is good, seems hit or miss but definitely should be tried at least once! Very fresh and good, service is fast and attentive! This is probably the cheapest lunch buffet I've had and it was definitely worth it!

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