I ordered the Pork Chops in Red Sauce and wasn't very impressed. The meat was tender and came off of the bone quite easily, it was spicy, but overall, pretty dull. The rice and beans were the same way. I enjoyed being inside the place. It is kind of entertaining to go there and watch the waitresses hustle in their uncomfortably tight, bright pink long-sleeve shirts. If you are a man; I wouldn't take a date there as it is hard not to watch them work. Pretty Hispanic women in tight bright clothing, makes conversation and eye contact difficult. Hmmm... maybe I will go back here, but I'll definitely order something else. read more

Tacos Matamoros - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Five star- taco enchilada(with spicy pork) $1.25 recommended right here on Yelp. Otherwise, flautas although better than La Lucha with guac., crema and rice and beans- not crazy about the rice with frozen carrots and peas which was $8.50. Big dining room and they sat me at a four top which was mighty friendly, but if you are going to make a taco pilgrimage than haul your grande culo to Corona cause so far Tortilleria Nixtimal rules the genre. read more

Have no fear, they have a big restaurant, so if you don't see any seating in the front they have some more room in the back. I never knew that Sunset Park was also known as Little Mexico until I went to this restaurant (and the fact that I watched Blood Bloods the night before). The al pastor was $1.50/small and $2.50/grande. Get the grandes. The grandes were approximately the standard size of a taco, wrapped neatly in a little packet. The pork was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. You can ask for the condiments - onions, cilantro, red onions - on the side.The tortillas were super soft. Very tasty. The chicken fajita ($11.00) was a huge portion. It came with soft chicken, cooked perfectly with sauteed onions and peppers. The dish came with soft rice, refried beans, gaucamole, and freshly sliced raw tomatoes. There was only a small amount of guacamole, but it packed a punch. However, it was very very salty, which is why I guess, there was so little about it. Great place, I would definitely come back. read more

Can't believe it's taken me so long to write this review. My fiancee and I went here last May for Cinco de Mayo, and our experience couldn't have been better. We ordered a mix of vegetarian and chicken tacos. The best I've had in Brooklyn! Melted in our mouths. Flavorful, fresh, loaded with cilantro, lime, radishes - all the extras. Did I mention it's BYOB?! And the servers were very quick and incredibly accommodating! Can't wait to go back again this May! read more

Tacos Matamoros - Shrimp and Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here on a Friday night with a couple of people and there were plenty of seats. There are a bunch of different taco options here and the prices are fairly cheap. A small is $2 while a large is $3. My friend said there's not much of a difference between them so I opted for the smaller ones except for the tacos that offered extra things such as guacamole. As for the food itself I wasn't really that impressed. The food came out quick but there wasn't much flavor to the meat. It seems like they weren't seasoned that much and you would have to use hot sauce to add some flavor to them. Even my friends were disappointed in their visit as they usually enjoy the tacos here. I guess today was an off day? Overall the tacos are average but the price is fair. read more

I thought their tacos were okay. Not as flavorful as some other taco places in sunset park, but still good. I had the al pastor taco by the way. Also had the chorizo Mexican cheese fondue. Chorizo was good but the dish itself was a bit salty. They give you some tortillas to eat with the dish. I also had the mango shake which was so good! Cold, refreshing, and slightly sweet. Would recommend the shake but food was just ok. read more

Tacos Matamoros - Mango shake - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

In the mood for some Mexican! Friend suggests this restaurant one late night. Great choice! The taco's are cheap and meaty. They did not skimp on the stuffed meat. In my case the Beef Tongue. Chewy Goodness I tell you, Yum! Also ordered the Pork Steak with Onions , Rice, Guac, beans. Huge portions leaving me stuffed and the sauce that came with the meal was just absolutely perfect paired with the tacos. They give you extra tortilla wraps to make your own wraps with your dish. So a small taco ($1.50) and my Entree (Pork steak dish : $11) I was stuffed and satisfied. Friendly and quick service! Did not wait long for our food to arrive at all. For a quick Mexican fix and satisfying meal, I suggest giving this a visit! =) read more

Off of bustling 5th Ave, this restaurant is about a block away from the NR subway stop at 45th Street. It's open, spacious (apparently seats 77--as told by a fire code sign on the door) and inviting to boot. At 7:15 PM on a Tuesday night there were a few families scattered about but my friend and I pretty much felt we had the place to ourselves. It was quiet and relaxing. The waitress promptly came up to our table and took our order (we had to hurry off to another engagement). I ordered the carne asada burrito ($8.75) and my friend ordered a large and a small taco. Within ten minutes our food was set down in front of us. My burrito was slathered with guacamole and quite large. The meat inside was fresh with a nice spice flavor (mild). The rice, beans, and pico de gallo were delicious--the burrito was a hit!! While I had my eyes on my own meal, my friend devoured her tacos and I didn't even have a chance to take a bite. She loved her meal and I heartily enjoyed mine. I see that some people had trouble with the service, maybe we got lucky, but we didn't have a problem at all. Our waitress was quick, attentive, and kind. With good service, good food, and a bill of $15 for two people, who can really complain? read more

Tacos Matamoros - Carne asada burrito ($8.75) - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ventured to this place all the way from the city because of a friend's recommendation. Had a bunch of ceviche, shrimp tacos, shrimp cocktails, and the sopa de mariscos. The soup was definitely my favorite: rich broth, chunks of seafood, and it had the right spice to it. The margaritas were just right, and were served in generous portions. Will be back if it wasn't too far! read more

You know you have stumbled upon a local hotspot when you are the minority. Tacos were cheap... delicious.... yummy.....you name it. I don't know why I would ever pay $4 for a taco anywhere else when that can easily get me 3 at Tacos Matamoros. Seriously, come here for authentic Mexican. The chicken taco was SPICY. Very unexpected so you do not need to put any more sauce on it if you cannot handle spicy. I ordered 5 small tacos but I was already full after my 4th one. Order the Boing Guayaba juice. Very good! Service was a little choppy but I can overlook it considering there were only 3 waitresses running back and forth during lunch time. read more

Tacos Matamoros - Tacos galore! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is my favorite Mexican place in the city. The vegetarian tacos are everything I want vegetarian tacos to be. And everything is so cheap! Great margaritas for under $6. When I first moved to the city, I used to live in Sunset Park around the corner from here and went all the time. And since I moved to Harlem 5 years ago, I still come back to Sunset just to go here. It's really the only place in NYC to find good, authentic Mexican food. read more

We stopped into Tacos Matamoros to catch the Mexico-Korea game, and had a nice time, even if the food was average. Most importantly, we were grateful for how accommodating the manager was for making extra space in the main room so we'd have a table to sit, order lunch, and watch the game. He literally went into his back room, grabbed a small table for two, and stuck it in the front room between two other tables, just so we could watch Mexico win and not be alone while watching. It was a fun place to watch the game. Several families--parents coaxing their children while keeping one eye on the game, and many people who had clearly just come to watch. A diverse crowd, & no jerks. Given how nice the atmosphere was, I'd like to be more superlative with the food review, but it was pretty normcore. Guacamole was the highlight; salsas too watery to be of much use; tacos were too dry to get much flavor, so we found ourselves straining lime wedges into them (which did help). Between al pastor, chorizo, and carne asada, definitely go for al pastor. It was the only one where I was really savoring every bite. I doubt I'll be back, but I did appreciate the service! read more

Came here on a weekend. The place is pretty spacious, reminds me of Applebee's. Read a few of Yelp reviews before heading to this place. I got a sandwich with marinated pork, and my spouse ordered the chicken enchilada. Food came rather quick, and the staff was accommodating. My sandwich lacked flavor, while the enchilada had too much cilantro in it. Overall, price was decent and seating's weren't too bad. read more

This is a great bang for your buck place featuring tacos for $1.50 ($2.50 for large). All of the tacos are great and there is variety in getting beef, chicken, intestines or even tongue. I also enjoy the al pastor torta here for $6.50. The service can be hit or miss but the food and cheap price make up for it. read more

What is the definition of chicharron? Its "crispy" pork skin. The chicharron that I got wasnt crispy but soggy. Got really disappointed and didnt finish the food. Unbearable and what a waste! read more

Tacos Matamoros - Chicharron en Salsa Verde - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my big gripes with a lot of Mexican restaurants in Mexican neighborhoods is that the food is often unadventurous. And one of the things I look for in a restaurant is that they semi-frequently try new and interesting things. Matamoros used to be pretty standard, but they've been branching out. Catfish tamale, octopus ceviche, multiple chilaquiles options, an interesting specials menu... I really hope that they not only continue to try new things, but the trend catches on, because it's fun to have different kinds of Mexican. read more

Tacos Matamoros - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow am I glad we found this restaurant!! Incredibly delicious tacos I love the fresh corn tortillas that they are wrapped in- everything there is delicious but the tacos stand out as the main attraction because they are cheap they are delicious and they are filling. My husband loves the roasted pork ones and I like the steak guacamole is also outstanding and green salsa and red hot sauce adds a element to your tacos that just completed. My only wish is that I would've found this joint earlier on- I do spend a lot of time in Mexico and this restaurant particularly the food hit the nail on the head and transported me back. Well done mi amigos!!! read more

Tacos Matamoros - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So I'm quite ashamed to say that I lived in Sunset Park for a little over 4 years before going to Tacos Matamoros. I was meeting two friends for dinner and one of them suggested this place so we made it a plan. We came in around 5:30 on a Wednesday evening. After a quick glance at the menu I already knew what I wanted. Margaritas and chorizo tacos! Even though I knew what I wanted the menu is very extensive. One of my friends ordered the arepas and my other friends ordered fajitas. We also ordered guacamole and chips for the table. The guacamole definitely needed some salt but was decent. My margaritas were delicious! The only thing is our server must have not heard me correctly because I ordered 2 super chorizo tacos and 2 regular chorizo tacos came out. However, the tacos were still delicious without the sour cream. Overall, I really enjoyed the food, drinks, and ambiance. I'd definitely recommend it to others in the area and I will definitely return. read more

The super pollo taco was the best thing I tasted that night. The hot sauce helped with the lack of flavoring in the other tacos. I tried the el pastor small taco and it was just ok. Also tried an enchilada taco and again just ok. This is my second time here. If you are looking for cheap eats and are in the area give it a try. If not I wouldn't go out of my way for it. The frozen margarita wasn't bad. read more

As others have stated, the service is below average, and that is really too bad because the tacos are pretty good. I had the tacos grande with Mexican hot chocolate for dessert. The sauce is the key to giving the tacos a needed kick. The tortillas, cilantro and onions were all fresh. Gee, after much planning and anticipation, I really wanted to like this place more; especially after riding all of the way down from lower Manhattan to have a late weekday lunch. The service is just so indifferent and lacking in personality that it does not warrant a return visit IMO. I was just about the only one there and no one seemed to really care. read more

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I only ate tacos here. Steak tacos for me! A few years ago, I remember the steak being tender & juicy. Nowadays, it's just different. Perhaps I went on a day where the chef was "off"? Minus one star. I'll update again when I go back a few more times. read more

Delicious tacos with heaping servings of guacamole in them. Cheap, cheap, cheap (I think it's like $2 a taco or something insane like that). I took a star away because even though the guac in their tacos is delicious, when you order guac as an appetizer they serve a bed of lettuce with a tablespoon of guac in it. Aside from that , this place is delicious and uber cheap. read more

Went here for a quick dinner yesterday and I must say I am impressed. I grew up in this neighborhood and this type of restaurant is not the usual in this neighborhood. I think this restaurant aims to cater to Americans as well as local Mexicans with their drink specials and english menus. To start I ordered 4 tacos [3 large + 1 small], I had chicken, pork, beef, and chorizo. My favorite was the pork because it wasn't slathered with Guac... All tacos needed to be individually salted and tasted bland just by themselves. I was kind of disappointed by this. Next up we had Nachos with Chicken. This is where a star gets knocked off. The chicken was dry and bland...even extra salt and guac couldn't save it. The "nachos" were thick and greasy, meh, gross. All in all this is a solid dinner spot in Sunset Park. Just don't expect the food to be fantastic. read more

Tacos Matamoros - Having time to take photos while they walk pass me without taking my order. I'm almost over the top with this place... - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've lived in the neighborhood for over fifteen years and I can't believe I've never tried the amazing food that's only around the corner. Tacos for $1.25?!?! GTFO! For $8 I got four tacos and a Boing mango drink - amazing deal. I ordered the chorizo, carnitas, carne asada, and the chicken. Each one was worth the $1.25-$1.75 (I think the chorizo was $1.75). The chorizo and the carnitas were my favorite. The chicken and steak, not so much - they didn't have much flavor to them. The chicken burrito that my friend got was amazing, despite my disappointment with the chicken taco. A good proportion of chicken, rice, and beans. :9 And before I forget to mention, Boing is like crack. I can't believe I live so nearby yet have never tried it. I'm so happy I found a place that can satisfy CHEAP late night cravings. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Tacos Matamoros - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They have another location on 5th avenue and 56th street that's much smaller and much closer to me. I usually go there for take out if I'm craving tacos. This location is bigger, nicer, good to dine in, and right by Sunset Park. If you never been to sunset park, I suggest going there for a stroll after dining at Tacos Matamoros. The view is simply stunning especially during fall. Okay, let's talk about the tacos. Well, they are incredibly good! Look at this picture (http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/gB5OskTFiFZbYb6Djp9RAA/l.jpg), just look at that. The chicken is flavorful and juicy; it's served on cute colorful plates, two layers of soft warm tortilla, a lot of meat, chopped cilantro, onions, radish and lime on the side, AND I'm not done, it comes with their special sauces that gives it even more flavor, I mean it's already delicious, but add that sauce WHOAA... it's an explosion of flavors in your mouth. read more

Our FAVORITE taco joint. Huge juicy tacos on the cheap. It's not fine dining and devoid of any pretension that has unwantingly entered and overcome my hometown, but if you want authentic, really good Mexican food, this is without a doubt the best, right in the heart of Sunset Park Brooklyn. Have guacamole to start, made to order and a heaping amount. It's so good we often get a second order before we've even finished the first. We than have a taco extravaganza. Our favorites are the lengua, shrimp and chorizo. Pair it all with a couple of Modelos and you're good to go. read more

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This is probably one of my favorite places for authentic Mexican food. I have been here for multiple times and I stay coming back because their food is THAT good. Prices are a little bit expensive for the location, but ITS FINE because it tastes great! I usually order enchiladas, tamales, carne asada, and fried calamari. Those are my favorite dishes! I am not a big fan of their tacos because they are just OK, but I would definitely come for their platters. Also, their Horchata is very good. I always order a Large cup to go just in case I don't finish it. Customer service is OK. read more

Tacos Matamoros - Carne Asada, Enchiladas Matamoros, Fried Calamari and Tamales! SO GOOD! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is generally good and inexpensive (about $10 per person without drinks). The tables and bathrooms are sparkling. Our waitress was a bit grumpy, but not terrible. The best things we ordered were the orchata, carne asada tacos, and the guacamole. The mole enchiladas were just okay and the tamale was terrible. Make sure to look closely to your bill as they (perhaps accidentally) added few dollars to the total. In short, not bad, but I would go to El Camino instead. read more

I am definitely a fan of this place. Tacos are cheap and delicious, but it seems that their entree dishes are better :) My to-go place in Brooklyn for good, inexpensive Mexican food! read more

my new found love taco place! I will give its tacos 4.5 stars, even better than El Bronco! From chicken, spicy pork, beef, flank steak to chorizo, I've love them all and will continue to crave and love them!!! I also tried out their sister/chain on 57th, but i have to say i like here much better! read more

Tacos Matamoros - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went there for late lunch yesterday. Busy place, but got seated straightaway. My husband said he liked the horchata and I have to agree it was quite good- good mix of cinnamon and milk flavors. I loved my shrimp tacos but they messed up his order for three tacos en total. He got two pollo and one cabeza and ended up with 5 somehow. He said the cabeza had a good flavor but that it was too fatty. The pollo was dry. (Thankfully the place fixed the bill to reflect their mistake). I also got the caldo de camaron but beware it is really spicy (the menu states slightly spicy but don't be fooled). I couldn't eat it it was that spicy :( Good service overall. I would come back for the shrimp tacos. read more

Food: 3.5/5.0 Service: 3.0/5.0 Value: 3.0/5.0 Decor: 2.5/5.0 Overall: 3.5/5.0 Sampled a bunch of stuff. Food was good but everything felt a bit undersalted. Wanted to really love this place but just couldn't do it. Still closer to four than three stars though. Service was actually pretty good when I went. read more

Solid Mexican food. Inexpensive and the food is pretty good. $5 sangria's are also a plus. I had the squid stuffed with mushrooms and my honey had the tacos. It was pretty good but do I think I will come back? Not unless I'm in the area, which is highly unlikely. Good around the way spot but nothing to rave about. Also, as we were leaving we noticed they got a "B".. If we would have seen it before we went in, we probably would not end up eating there... read more

Tacos Matamoros - Squid stuffed with mushrooms and crab meat, YUM! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Splendid, tasty, authentic. The queso fundido con chorizo was voluptuous and stringy, greasy, spicy, and crunchy around the bottom and edges of its small cast-iron skillet. The tacos al pastor were generously packed with meat and dabbed with a delectable smoky sauce. There's a decent selection of cold Mexican beers on offer, as well as your typical Jarritos and mixed drinks. Guacamole was serviceable and fresh. One real disappointment: The tamales with salsa verde and chicken. Mine seemed stale and microwaved. The masa completely lacked the texture and weight of a fresh tamale, plus it was flavorless, meaning I had to douse it in the more-hot-than-flavorful green salsa provided as a condiment. I ended up discarding half. This place is 4 stars because of its relative authenticity if you have family in Mexico and/or dine a lot in Mexico. It's more like a 3 stars based solely on the merits of its genre of cuisine. But in eating, there's something to be said for the power of craving, of desires remembered, and of authenticity. read more

Very good Mexico food, this is first time we come here， so many choice and fast service.. We enjoy the food and nice decoration We will come back again read more

Tacos Matamoros - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have to say I was disappointed in my fellow Yelpers for this one. Went around 8pm on a Saturday and there was one table open in the front so we were seated right away. Our waitress was brought us menus and water right away too. I ordered a mango margarita and it tasted like a regular one. I didn't mind because it was good and strong but I would have preferred an actual hint of mango. One of my beef enchiladas had tiny bone pieces so I spit out what was in my mouth and was worried the other two had bones as well. I gave them to my bf and he said they were fine, lucky him. I was enjoying the meal until then. The rice was made just right so I tried to enjoy that.My bf had fried fish and rice and said it was lacking flavor including salt. I ended with a tres leche cake which to my disappointment was covered with almonds which I am not a fan of, that too went to the bf. The menu definitely had desserts at $3 and $3.50 but the watiress marked this as $4.50 on the bill and it was such a small slice. Plus there is a bakery down the block which I'm sure has it for way less. The wait time wasn't long and the service was okay but the food could be better. I didn't want to go all the way to the city for Blockheads but I just may next time I am in the mood for "mexican"(they say Blockheads doesn't compare to authentic Mexican food but if this is authentic, I can pass. read more

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Great tacos delicious food. Very fresh I will be back! One problem ... I didn't get any napkins or water. I had to ask for that twice. read more

I'm conflicted! I would give this place a solid 4 stars, but my friend who I was with (and actually lives in Brooklyn) said that she wouldn't come back! One thing to note is that there were lots of take-out orders. First, this place is not like a dim crowded bar/restaurant with people busting in and out. It is a sit-down hole-in-the wall in Brooklyn (but bigger than your traditional hole-in-the wall). For starters we got guacamole (no free salsa unfortunately). Guac was great but the chips looked "ehhhhh" but tasted quite good. Not the best, but good. This is coming from a girl who can literally eat a pound of chipotle chips and guac. 5 stars: My dish (chicken fajitas) was MIND BLOWING. The perfectly melted cheese, the mushrooms, and it was not oily. Gosh, I get hungry all over agin thinking about it. The sides that came with it are rice, beans, guac, and salsa. **Best chicken fajita meal I've had...EVER. My friend got the salmon tacos and did NOT like them. She kept saying that it just tasted "too healthy" and bland. I'm not sure what she meant by "too healthy", but she was not a fan. Sour cream was an extra $1. She also got a pina colada and said it tasted like one of the most delicious milk shakes she's ever had. It WAS smooth, creamy, and you could taste the rum. I'm not a fan of pina colada's though...bleh. I decided not to get a drink but the drink menu was very affordable. read more

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I just moved to Brooklyn in June, from a California border town. Being Mexican-American, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find a place that could satisfy my cravings for food that reminded me of home. This is that place. While their carne asada tacos are good, I order the cheese enchiladas with the red sauce. (A place that can serve up good enchiladas is a place to go to.) I have never had an issue with the service, but I've never been there at super busy times. This place is legit. read more

Tacos Matamoros - Cheese Enchilada plate with rice and beans, plus a carne asada taco. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tres yum and muchas authentica!!!!! I can say that I'd definitely eat here again. Chicken taco....came with lots of onions and cilantro. Yes, just yes. Sopa de camarones....thank you for the endless skrimps in this soup! Super low carb as well without the added pasta or corn, which a couple other spots nearby incorporate (unnecessarily) into this favorite of mine. Yes wtf!? I wish they had fresh fruit smoothies or even avocado smoothie which is insanely refreshing and should be a given at any Spanish spot but it's more of a thing at Vietnamese, Flip or Columbian restaurants. I forgot which. Lastly, pretty good hot sauce. My new go to spot. Wepa! read more