Matt’s El Rancho

Tex-Mex · $$ · South Lamar

Fajitas, enchiladas and Bob Armstrong Dip at a longstanding Austin Tex-Mex restaurant.

Tacos and soup at Matt’s El Rancho

About the restaurant

Matt and Janie Martinez opened El Rancho in 1952; it moved to South Lamar in 1986. The family-run restaurant makes its tortillas and chips in-house and serves a broad Tex-Mex menu.

On the menu

  • Bob Armstrong Dip
  • Fajitas
  • Enchiladas

Menu ideas from published sources. Dishes and availability change.

Before you go

The restaurant is closed Tuesdays. Check the current menu before a group visit.

Sources & last checked

Photo provenance

Sources reviewed September 30, 2026. This is a research-based profile, not a firsthand review. Confirm hours, menus, prices and dietary requirements directly.

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