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Matt's Rancho Martinez
Lakewood Theater Plaza, 6312 La Vista Dr
(At Gaston)
tel.: 214/823-5517
Location: At Gaston
Cuisine: Mexican
Price Category: Moderate

In the gently bohemian Lakewood neighborhood east of downtown, Matt's is a Tex-Mex favorite -- the real deal. Simple and relaxed, with a nice patio dining area, it's Texan to the core, and laid-back as all get-out (though it can get pretty noisy when the margarita-drinking hordes descend). Start with great chips and salsa, of course (or the renowned Bob Armstrong queso dip -- stir the ingredients), and move on to the chile rellenos topped with green sauce, raisins, and pecans. If you're not big into Tex-Mex, try the chicken-fried steak: Matt's version of the classic Texas dish even found its way into the pages of Gourmet magazine. Matt's has 10 different types of fajitas, grilled specials like quail, and 14 daily lunch specials, bargains at $5.95 (available Sat and all day Tues). Next door is Matt's No Place (tel. 214/823-9077), a country cousin that skips the Mex and goes full throttle with funky Texas prairie fare like wild boar.

Main courses $8-$17.Open: Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm.Reservations recommended on weekends.Credit Cards: AE, DISC, MC, V.


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