There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect enchilada – that magical second when the tortilla, sauce, and filling create a symphony in your mouth – and suddenly you’re transported somewhere else entirely.
At Matt’s El Rancho in Austin, that somewhere else is Mexico City, without the passport or plane ticket.
The iconic red sign declaring “King of Mexican Food” isn’t just clever marketing – it’s a promise this Austin institution has been keeping for generations.
When you pull up to Matt’s El Rancho on South Lamar Boulevard, you might wonder if the entire city of Austin had the same dinner plans as you…