Take a look down just about any main thoroughfare in any American town and you’re bound to see at least one Mexican restaurant. From Alaska to Maine, from North Dakota to Louisiana, Mexican food is embraced by just about every person who lives in the U.S. But a lot of what we eat isn’t true Mexican food, at least …
What is Tex-Mex Food?
Tex-Mex food is a blend of Anglo (American) food combined with Spanish/Mexican recipes. Tex-Mex as a word or term first appeared in print in dictionaries in the 1940s, which means it was probably used by people for several years before. What is now known as Tex-Mex cuisine has been around for hundreds of years. The first Tex-Mex restaurants appeared in …
St. Patrick’s Day at Mattitos
At Mattitos, we offer something special for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The holiday means “green” and good luck, so a number of our dishes have that covered. Our mission is to create a unique Mexican dining experience for all occasions, and our award-winning catering team can put together a top-notch menu for any St. Patrick’s Day party. With an emphasis …
Valentine’s Day at Mattitos
If you’re looking for a good restaurant for Valentine’s Day, take your date to Mattito’s. It’s a great date night spot with award winning Tex Mex food. Mattito’s has been a favorite Dallas area restaurant for over fifty years. Happy Hour at Mattito’s is always fun. It happens Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Since Valentine’s Day 2014 falls …
Spicy Food: Warm up this Winter!
Feeling the chill this winter and you need something to not only fill you up, but warm you up as well? Hot cocoa, soup and spicy food such as chili and other dishes are great ways to fill you up during those cold days. With several locations we, at Mattito’s, offer a delicious variety of Tex Mex cuisine to please …
Make New Years Resolutions Work
A new years resolution is the promise to start doing something positive or to stop doing something negative at the start of a new year. The practice dates back to ancient Babylon and has continued in various forms clear up to present day. Despite the popularity of making them, as much as 88% of people do not succeed. Fortunately there …
Christmas Parties at Mattitos
When you are planning your Christmas party for your family and friends, office party or one for your club members, the perfect place is Mattito’s. Conveniently located in Uptown Dallas, Forest Lane and Las Colinas, you can take advantage of reserving our party banquet room to rent and then creating a customized menu for the occasion, whether it be any …
Thankful this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving I will be thankful for a number of things, but none more important than my family. Your family is, of course, an extension of yourself, and when you can’t help yourself, they are there to help you, as my family has done for me so many times. When I have experienced difficulties at work, I knew that my …
Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos in Style
As midnight on October 31 draws near, people everywhere prepare to celebrate Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. This festive event is one of our favorite occasions at Mattito’s. That’s because we love any excuse to enjoy our favorite food and drinks while also sharing stories about our loved ones who have passed on. The celebration …
Birthday Parties at Mattito’s
Birthday Parties at Mattito’s Are you looking for the perfect location for you to celebrate your next birthday party? Then come on down to Mattito’s, and have yourself a birthday fiesta for the whole family to enjoy! Located in the DFW areas, Mattito’s Tex-Mex cuisine is the perfect meal for your next party! We are happy to meet your birthday …
Back to School and Off to a Great Start!
Summer is about over. School is upon us. It is hard to give up on the fun-filled days of summer. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to prolong that carefree feeling one more night before heading back to school? A great way to celebrate the end of summer and beginning of a new school year would be to gather …
Favorite Salsa Recipe
My favorite salsa recipe includes cheese and sausage. It is not the traditional salsa that only has chunks of tomatoes, peppers and onions. I begin with a small box of Velveeta cheese, and I put this in a crock pot on low heat. As the cheese melts, I add a cup of whole milk. It is important to keep the …