Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 1924 reviews

What Jonnathan V doesn't like about El Matador:
Been here a couple times, the food is alright. I had the New York strip steak that came with the pico de Gallo. The combination is not it. The plates look very pleasing to the eye, but they are alright. 2nd time I ate the sol, mar, plate. Shrimp, chicken and steak on the same plate. Weird combo too and not very tasty. 3rd time I tried the paella Valenciana. The flavor was good but there was no rice at all. It was ove... View all feedback. What User likes about El Matador:
It was a great happy hour. Red and white sangria was amazing, not too sweet, just right. The apps were cheap and amazing. We had Fried Zucchini, chips (made fresh and crispy) and salsa (fresh and sweet) , tostones de pollo, and platoons relleno. So so good. Atmosphere is bleh, it was the old pita house. Needs an upgrade, especially since they had a small ant problem at the bar while we were eating, which wasn't enjoy... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 44 reviews
Katherine
02.10.2024 - 11:41

We ordered about 11 large trays from here. Never had them before but something told me it would be good and I wasn’t wrong. Alll the food was amazing and everyo...

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Deeply
02.10.2024 - 11:41

I called as I did not see the dessert menu and I was sold a 3 leches cake.for$ 8.32 sadly it was just awful . Very upset 2 bites I was completely disappointed

samantha
02.10.2024 - 11:41

Went here with a family, after officiating their recently deceased loved one, and this place was very terrific! They made sure everyone could be seated, the ser...

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Sabrina
02.10.2024 - 11:41

You have to go here. The food is delicious and the service is exceptional.

Sabrina
02.10.2024 - 11:41

They food was excellent. Arroz con Pollo was delicious.

Int Restaurants
4.8 ★ from 518 reviews
Claudia
17.07.2023 - 14:30

We catered our food for a party from this restaurant and everyone was talking about how delicious everything was. We had carne asada, chicken with melted mozzar...

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Laly
17.07.2023 - 14:30

The sangria testing was out of this world!! The food, the sangrias,the people was excellent. I wish the owners and the staff the best. We will definitely come b...

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Christine
17.07.2023 - 14:30

Food was unbelievable been there 2x already staff was great definitely recommend this restaurant loved it

Yolanda
17.07.2023 - 14:30

Amazing food was delicious and fresh . Drinks were so good mango sangria was amazing definitely be back and highly recommend

Nicole
17.07.2023 - 14:30

The food was absolutely delicious!! Good service! Newly remodeled. Definitely worth a try! You will not be disappointed!

Top-rated
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Ozzie
14.10.2023 - 11:12

A little gem for sure. Small restaurant, friendly staff. The time frame we went it was quiet and not busy at all. If you are looking for a nice relaxed time, th...

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kelly
14.10.2023 - 11:12

El Matador is a pleasure and the food is fantastic! We come here often and i must say the service is great! Emily and her team are very accommodating and attent...

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Rocky
14.10.2023 - 11:12

Good Food ,Great service a bit on the pricey side but overall well

M
14.10.2023 - 11:12

Our new favorite Spanish place. Literally delicious food. I get the pollo Madrid= heavenly. And let me warn you, their red sangria is no joke. One glass and I w...

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Kenny
14.10.2023 - 11:12

So where do I start when I went to a restaurant and actually had an absolute perfect meal. Tonight my family and I went to El Matador in Patchogue. It's been a...

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 183 reviews

Just to say... BABABOOM excellent restaurant! The food is masterpiece on your eyes and your mouth! The combinations of flavors are spectacular. Everything is ju...

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Denis
18.09.2023 - 06:54

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of dining at this hidden gem of a restaurant specializing in Spanish and Latin American cuisine. From the moment we walk...

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It was a great happy hour. Red and white sangria was amazing, not too sweet, just right. The apps were cheap and amazing. We had Fried Zucchini, chips (made fre...

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Albert
18.09.2023 - 06:54

This place is always great! Amazing food and drinks and very friendly staff!

One of my favorite restaurants. Always really good food and friendly attentive staff. Both are five stars. We had a larger party and they brought the food hot a...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 459 reviews
Sirved
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.6 ★ from 414 reviews

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