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For all those claiming that this restaurant is the worst imitation or is terrible, I couldn't disagree more. In all reality, everyone claiming to look for 100% authentic Mexican cuisine should simply travel abroad in Mexico, as that is the only way you are going to find it. All ""authentic"" restaurants here in US are simply a blend of traditional family dishes and the American culture. Albeit they are authentic to the family who's restaurant you are eating in, doesn't mean that they are 100% legitimate dishes you would find in Mexico. As well, simply put, even if they are from Mexico doesn't mean they eat/make the same food as everyone else in the country. How would you like it if somebody came over to your home and said your mother's lasagna tasted like garbage and should be made more like my mom's? And for those who find it absurd to put parmesan cheese in the dishes, why must everyone conform to one type of food, wouldn't it get tedious eating the same tasting food every time? Come on people, get over it, variety of taste is good. Really, if you aren't fresh off the plane from Mexico, or any other ethnic country itself, stop complaining about the lack of authenticity ethnic restaurants have, you're definitely not the expert here.
All in all, I was very satisfied with the couple of times I have gone to The Matador. The service was great, the atmosphere was very friendly and family-oriented, and although the bowls for tortilla chips might be small, you do get free refills. Some of their dishes have a few differing details that I haven't found in other Mexican restaurants, but I enjoy them just the same. If you're a gringo/a with an appetite for some Mexican cuisine like me, then you'll surely love this restaurant!
Pros: Family-owned, friendly atmosphere, great food!
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