Mateo Bar de Tapas

Zung-Ru Lin

The best food I had in Durham! Atún tuna tartar, blue crab thingy was good for me a seafood lover. Pulpo, the octopus with inky black olive aioli was perfectly cooked! The other were also excellent. Even though they are expensive, I’d still recommend it to anyone who loves seafood and small elegante dishes. Oh right, the male waiter was super friendly and patiently explained everything to us.

Guan-Lun Liao

This is a great restaurant with amazing food and friendly staff. But it seems like the place is a bit understaffed. We were waiting for our food for a long while, and we needed to remind them one item never showed up. The place is super busy, so do make a reservation before visiting. Everything is small and pricy but tasty!

HumbleK801

My hubby and I have been to this Tapas Bar twice. The atmosphere is nice. The small plates we have tried were very delicious. The bone marrow dish, fried rice, and the brussel sprouts are a few of our favorites. The plates are shareable and its a great experience. Eric is a great and knowledgeable waiter. He was busy on Saturday, but took care of his tables with no problem! Try the spicy margarita and the rum punch too. The bartender was on point also!! Give them a try and see what you think!!

John Lee

Great tapas place for any occasion! The dishes are all delicious and look great! The atmosphere of the restaurant is romantic but may have difficulty talking due to the noise. Try to get a seat upstairs if you want a more quiet setting.