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: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic
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
- Bob Armstrong Dip - $10: A Matt’s El Rancho Original Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Bob - $18: Bob Armstrong Dip served with beef fajita & grilled jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chile Con Queso - $9
- Guacamole - $12
- Grilled Quail - $12: Stuffed with cheese, poblanos and mushrooms. Locally sourced from Lockhart Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Al Pastor Quesadilla - $17: Pork shoulder, Monterrey Jack, fresh pineapple, onions, cilantro, and spicy tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Fajita Quesadillas - $21: Monterrey Jack and American cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, with sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 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, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Beef Fajita Nachos - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fajita Nachos - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brisket Nachos - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bean & Cheese Nachos - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Matt Jr. Fries - $11: Spicy fries grilled with jalapeños & onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Tortilla Soup - $8 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Sliced Avocado Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Vegan Bowl - $13: Black beans and vegetarian rice served with combination salad, sliced avocado, mango pico, and cilantro vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Taco Salad - Beef - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Janie’s Combination Salad - Salmon - $23: Salad served with bell peppers, cilantro, celery, tomatoes, radishes, and sliced avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Beef Or Cheese Enchiladas - $14: With chile con carne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Enchiladas - $19: With ranchero sauce, served with guacamole salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Asadero Tacos - $20: Beef tenderloin with grilled asadero cheese, onions, rajas in corn tortillas, served with frijoles a la charra and guacamole salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 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: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steak & Enchiladas - $35: 9oz ribeye served with cheese enchiladas and house salad
- 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
- 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-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tres Leches - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flan - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sopapillas (2) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Matt's Knockout Martini - $20: Milagro Reposado Tequila & Cointreau
- Altos Top-Shelf Frozen Margarita - $14: Olmeca Altos Reposado & Cointreau
- Bohemia - $6: Imported Bottled Beer
- Budweiser - $5: Domestic Bottled Beer
- Matt's Michelada - $7: A Bartender Favorite made with Local Twisted X Lager