Mateo

Get the ENSALADA VERDE and the POLLO FRITO if you go for lunch , and at least order the Brussels sprouts , the COSTILLAS de PUERCO and MARROW for dinner .

Forgot to mention seats were very uncomfortable at the bar ! All high top tables are the same type chairs. The low tables are for reservation only, so make a reservation ! Everything else was awesome.

The food and cocktails are awesome. Bartender had no cab and didn't know the wifi password. With the menu here, a search would be nice. Used to be my favorite in Durham. I'm a little less inclined now

Outstanding tapas restaurant . Pay attention to the chalkboard specials. Save room for the banana pudding .

It's small so it gets loud and crowded easily. Otherwise, great service and amazing menu. The patatas bravas are my favorite, and theirs are the best I've had

Make a reservation in advance, or you will have a wait. We sat at tge bar . good service . Fantastic food!! We ordered about 4 tapas & ate every bit up!

Fabulous, went there with my family after my daughters graduation from Carolina law. Terrific service , and food was terrific and is authentic recipes.

Great place to enjoy delicious tapas . Every dish was unique and so good. Best rib eye and mussles I've ever tasted.

Everything was so delicious. If you like candied ginger , definitely go for the Ferdinand cocktail . Love love love this place!

We love the Albondigas, Morcilla, the Pato y Arroz & the Bola de Cerdo!

Crispy manchego and duck egg must try!! Also the manzana and manchego salad , amazing. Patatas bravas are good too!

Croquetas are delicious! So was the heirloom tomato salad . Really, it was all good! Great service too.

The place to take family or friends when they visit Durham. A bit expensive but the food is excellent.

Ask for a low table when you make reservations ...sitting on a barstool when you're looking forward to a nice relaxing meal is really unfortunate....

Best place for a dinner date. Savories are best. Amazing sherry and Cava .

The oysters , the octopus and the chicken fried chicken are amazing

Crispy manchego , duck egg , asparagus , romesco. Amazing!

Tapas . Very good. Very expensive . But if you want tapas , it’s not like you have other options in Durham.

Make sure you order a few plates at a time. They don't space them for you. Everything was good but the pate was transcendent

As always, food was delicious and Megan always takes great care of me/my friends at the bar !

Dear lawd, dont leave without trying the oxtail donut & the crispy manchego duck egg tapas

Dueto and the cortado at the same time. It's the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate .

Run away from the high tables since ergonomics is no where to be found here! Expect to stand while eating (a first for me). It will save your back and your butt! The name should be "Mate-ouch!!!"

Delicious meal. Get the rice w mushroom and creme fraiche .

Delicious and interesting tapas . The Cheerwine sangria is awesome!

Great food great experience highly recommend.

Start with the pan con tomate and finish...happy

Chicken croquetas , Morcilla, and a glass of the Emporada!

Try all the daily specials ! So amazing.

If you're feeling decadent, go for the roasted marrow .

Beetroot and bacon salad not to be missed!

Try the Mollejas! Crispy , tangy and melt in your mout h delicious.

Everything!!!

Currently a James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef : Southeast in 2014.

Dates are great, pato y arroz also awesome :-)

The duck egg with cheese nest

Get the patatas bravas !

Good food, but I've not been blown away. The dining room is really noisy making regular conversation difficult. Sort of disappointed.

Highly recommend the bistec

The dates are fantastic

Calamari , fried rice , shrimp/crawldads

Chicken San was fantastic!

Banana pudding for dessert

Get a low-top table. The stools at the high-tops are brutally uncomfortable.

Order the fried rice !

With friends at Mateo! Food was delicious! Off to The Parlour!

Amazing tapas !

Get the cheerwine sangria

Please only go for dinner . Their lunch is not worth the trip.

Delicious food, very slow service