Matt's El Rancho – Mexican
This legendary Austin institution hums with the vibrant energy of a sprawling hacienda, where the air is thick with the aroma of sizzling fajitas and the convivial clinking of margarita glasses. Guests gather around tables laden with the iconic Bob Armstrong Dip—a decadent landscape of queso, guacamole, and seasoned beef—alongside smoky grilled quail and golden, cheese-crusted quesadillas that celebrate the bold, soulful heart of Tex-Mex tradition.
2613, South Lamar Boulevard, 78704 https://mattselrancho.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Matt's El Rancho
Dairy-Free at Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho in Austin has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Matt Jr. Fries, Sliced Avocado Salad and Vegan Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho in Austin has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sliced Avocado Salad, Guacamole and Janie’s Combination Salad - Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho in Austin has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Tacos, Matt Jr. Fries and Sliced Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho in Austin has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Fajita Quesadillas and Steak & Enchiladas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho in Austin has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chile Con Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho in Austin has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Matt Jr. Fries, Sliced Avocado Salad and Vegan Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho in Austin has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Matt Jr. Fries, Sliced Avocado Salad and Tres Leches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Matt's El Rancho
Matt's El Rancho in Austin has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sliced Avocado Salad, Tres Leches and Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Matt's El Rancho
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Angus Beef Fajitas (1/2 lb) | 98.5 g | 44.7 g |
| Taco Salad - Beef | 16.1 g | 41.6 g |
| Tacos Al Carbon | 119.5 g | 41.4 g |
| Steak & Enchiladas | 14.4 g | 34.6 g |
| Tortilla Soup | 13.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Chicken Fajita Quesadillas | 1.3 g | 20.6 g |
| Beef Fajita Nachos | 52.7 g | 17.7 g |
| Chicken Fajita Nachos | 52.7 g | 17.7 g |
| Spinach Poblanitas | 12.2 g | 16.8 g |
| Ribeye Tacos | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Vegan Bowl | 55.1 g | 14 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Monday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Bob Armstrong Dip - $10: A Matt’s El Rancho Original Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Bob - $18: Bob Armstrong Dip served with beef fajita & grilled jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Con Queso - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Quail - $12: Stuffed with cheese, poblanos and mushrooms. Locally sourced from Lockhart Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Quesadilla - $17: Pork shoulder, Monterrey Jack, fresh pineapple, onions, cilantro, and spicy tomatillo salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fajita Quesadillas - $21: Monterrey Jack and American cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, with sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Quesadillas - $18: Monterrey Jack and American cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, with sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fajita Nachos - $21 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Nachos - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Nachos - $19 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Nachos - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matt Jr. Fries - $11: Spicy fries grilled with jalapeños & onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Tortilla Soup - $8 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Avocado Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Bowl - $13: Black beans and vegetarian rice served with combination salad, sliced avocado, mango pico, and cilantro vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - Beef - $15 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Janie’s Combination Salad - Salmon - $23: Salad served with bell peppers, cilantro, celery, tomatoes, radishes, and sliced avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- Beef Or Cheese Enchiladas - $14: With chile con carne Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Poblanitas - $16: Spinach, onions, poblanos, and mushrooms topped with suiza or tomatillo sauce and Monterrey Jack, served with vegetarian rice and whole black beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Enchiladas - $19: With ranchero sauce, served with guacamole salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Tacos Al Carbon - $20: Beef tenderloin in flour tortillas, served with Mexican rice, frijoles a la charra, guacamole, pico de gallo and mixed cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $20: Grilled or fried mahi-mahi in flour or corn tortillas, served with jalapeño slaw, vegetarian rice, choice of chipolte ranch or cilantro vinaigrette, and avocado salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asadero Tacos - $20: Beef tenderloin with grilled asadero cheese, onions, rajas in corn tortillas, served with frijoles a la charra and guacamole salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye Tacos - $28: Certified Angus Beef, grilled bell pepper, jalapeños, Monterey Jack cheese, served in flour tortillas with Spanish rice and frijoles a la charra and guacamole salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Blackened Redfish - $32: Seasoned gulf coast redfish filet with two colossal gulf coast shrimp and cilantro garlic cream sauce, served with grilled zucchini, yellow squash, and a small combo salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Coast Red Snapper - $42: Gulf coast red snapper filet with two colossal gulf coast shrimp and jalapeño lime cream sauce, served with vegetarian rice, steamed broccoli and a small combo salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled Steaks
- Steak & Enchiladas - $35: 9oz ribeye served with cheese enchiladas and house salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Carne Asada - $46: 8oz skirt steak served with lite chile relleno with cheese, avocado salad, and your choice of beans
- Bone-In Ribeye - $56: 16oz bone-in ribeye, choice of cheese enchilada or steak fries, served with combo salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Sizzling Fajitas
- Certified Angus Beef Fajitas (1/2 lb) - $31: Served with grilled onions, bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, rice, refried beans, and flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Coast Shrimp Fajitas (1/2 lb) - $32: Served with grilled onions, bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, rice, refried beans, and flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Flan - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sopapillas (2) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Matt's Knockout Martini - $20: Milagro Reposado Tequila & Cointreau Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Altos Top-Shelf Frozen Margarita - $14: Olmeca Altos Reposado & Cointreau Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bohemia - $6: Imported Bottled Beer
- Budweiser - $5: Domestic Bottled Beer
- Matt's Michelada - $7: A Bartender Favorite made with Local Twisted X Lager Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt's El Rancho
- Is Matt's El Rancho dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Matt's El Rancho has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Matt Jr. Fries, Sliced Avocado Salad and Vegan Bowl.
- What can I eat at Matt's El Rancho on a dairy-free diet?
- Matt Jr. Fries, Sliced Avocado Salad and Vegan Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Matt's El Rancho have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Matt Jr. Fries and Sliced Avocado Salad.
- Is Matt's El Rancho gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Matt's El Rancho?
- Certified Angus Beef Fajitas (1/2 lb), at roughly 44.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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