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Mateo Bar de Tapas, Durham, NC

Mateo Bar de Tapas

4.8
4.8
2423 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
Mateo Bar de Tapas is the first solo venture from chef Matthew Kelly, housed in the old Book Exchange building in the heart of downtown Durham. Featuring a menu that blends the flavors of Spain with beloved ingredients and dishes of the South. We offer a casual, yet refined, menu of Spanish small plates with Southern inflection. Accompanying the food is a robust Spanish wine list as well as one of the largest sherry offerings in the country!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 530-8700
  • Website
    http://www.mateotapas.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Kelly
  • Private party facilities
    For your next event please email us at privatedining@mateotapas.com
  • Location
    109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    West Chapel Hill Street & Ramseur Street
  • Parking details
    There is a small lot beside our restaurant as well as street parking. There is also a large parking lot located behind Mateo on Ramseur St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mateo Bar de Tapas in Durham is a culinary gem with an "always amazing" dining experience, offering creative and delicious tapas. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food, especially the pork belly, bone marrow, and seasonal vegetables, all served with exceptional service. The lively atmosphere adds to the fun, making it a top choice for tapas enthusiasts.

2,423 Reviews

  1. Judy

    VIP

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and vibe was outstanding. Ending with the expresso Martini before the play was a winner!

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  2. Laura

    VIP

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Excellent vibe, drinks, and food. Great service!

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  3. Benay

    VIP

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super delicious! Incredibly cozy and inviting — decorated with holiday decor. Just beautiful.

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    Raleigh

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay but not great, not that interesting. We noted it was our anniversary and were still seated near the front door and tables are all so close together that you can’t have a conversation.

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  5. Cesar

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great overall. But they forgot to mention our birthdays as I noted

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  6. Wendy

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Tapas was a nice change from the usual full dinner experience. My friend and I shared several dishes and the were all unique and delicious!

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  7. Lisa

    Hawaii

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always! We make Mateo’s our first stop every time we’re in Durham. Dependably creative and delicious.

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  8. Leslie

    VIP

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambience! We were both happy with what we ordered.

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  9. Matthew

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mateo has an amazing reputation and it's well deserved. Every item was a hit with the Salad being our favorite of the night. This is a great, fun experience!

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  10. Barbara

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mateo is always a great experience. A variety of delicious small plates and exceptional service. It does tend to be loud although the upstairs - which is our preference - is less so than downstairs.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

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109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Chapel Hill Street & Ramseur Street
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a small lot beside our restaurant as well as street parking. There is also a large parking lot located behind Mateo on Ramseur St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Kelly
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mateotapas.com/
  • Phone number
    (919) 530-8700
  • Private party facilities
    For your next event please email us at privatedining@mateotapas.com
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