As St. Patrick’s Day draws near, we thought we’d discuss the commonalities between the Irish and Mexican citizens. At first glance, you wouldn’t think they would have a lot in common. After all, Mexicans live in a partly tropical country in North America, while the Irish live on an island thousands of miles away on the northwest – and much …
You may love eating Tex-Mex, but how much do you know about Tex-Mex cuisine? Here are a few questions to test your Tex-Mex intelligence.
When you think of Tex Mex food – or even Mexican food – do you think only of beans, tacos and fajitas? Then your knowledge of Tex Mex/Mexican cuisine has some holes in it. Read below for some common misconceptions or even myths about Mexican/Tex Mex foods.
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 …
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, and Domingo de Pascua, or Easter Sunday, will be here soon and you’ll be celebrating with family and friends. Easter is a very important, special time of celebration and valuable traditions. Many of our traditions include food and we invite you to come celebrate with us this Pascua! We welcome you to come for Pascua …
The Mexican culture is one that is steeped in rich traditions and delectable cuisines that permeate celebrations year-round. Much like the traditions in American popular culture, the celebration of the Mexican New Year has many traditions to mark its passing. The Mexican culture uses particular colors to celebrate New Years. Decorations tend to feature certain colors that are symbolic. Red …
Mexican Christmas traditions begin December 16 and end in February. At Mattitos, we can celebrate right along with you by providing for all your catering and party facility needs. Las Posadas Las Posadas is a nine-day long celebration beginning December 16. It commemorates Mary and Joseph’s search for “posada” or shelter in Bethlehem. Each evening, a procession led by Mary, …
Dia de Los Muertos Despite its sinister-sounding name, Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is actually an occasion for celebration in the Mexican culture, with roots going back to pagan traditions that are thousands of years old. Essentially, Dia de Los Muertos is an annual occasion for Mexican families to remember loved ones who have passed …
For the best Dallas Tex-Mex around, Mattito’s is the place to be. From traditional Mexican fare such as tacos and tortas to our own signature dishes, Mattito’s has something for every taste and appetite. All ingredients are freshly prepared daily and served piping hot to your table quickly and with the friendly service that you expect. In Dallas Mexican food …
With a drink menu like ours, cocktails can make for difficult (but delicious) choices. But have you ever wondered what the differences were between Añejo, blanco, Reposado, etc? These terms can tell us so much about the tequila’s age, taste and creation, but many people don’t know what they mean. All tequilas start as Blue Agave, but a 100% pure …
Enjoy a festive Mimosa Brunch at Mattito’s Flower Mound on Sunday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.