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Matt Martinez Jr., fondly known as Chef Matt, has followed in the Tex-Mex tradition for generations. Both his grandfather and father owned Tex-Mex restaurants in Austin, Texas. Chef Matt’s grandfather opened El Original in 1925 and his father Matt Sr., opened Matt’s El Rancho in 1952. Chef Matt and his wife Estella left Austin in 1985 and opened up Matts Rancho Martinez in Garland. Since owning his restaurant, Chef Matt received many accolades for his Tex-Mex style of cooking and for his restaurant’s success. In 2000, he was inducted into the Texas Restaurant Hall of Fame. And his restaurant was named “Best Neighborhood Restaurant" by D Magazine in 2008.
5085 N. George Bush Fwy, Garland, TX 75040, Phone: 972-675-8600
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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