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| - Matta's has been part of my life since the early '80's.
If you have read any of my Mexican cuisine reviews you know I'm all about the Tacos. And Matta's Robert's Tacos are the is quintessential model of the perfect taco's. Roberts's Tacos are primordial, they exist beyond time in order to exemplify Taco perfection.
These days Darcie and I tend to eat at the bar. And this past Friday, we sidled up and found ourselves sitting next to the parents of our daughter high school friend and teammate. They had just dropped off their college kiddo at Skyharbor as well. Serendipity! What a great visit and meal it was.
I could wax on about the History of Matta's and its place in my own personal history, because I do indeed have some awesome Matta's-related stories. But in expedient service to you, Yelping Homie, I shall cut to the chase.
Standard Cantina atmosphere, clean, with pleasant attentive staff.
The food:
Taco game - Stellar, but stick with the Roberts Tacos, the others come in a pre-made shell... and friends & neighbors, that's a non-starter for me.
Taco Salad - Transporting, and just the thing you need when you're thinkin about that pending blood draw.
Salsa game - The Regular gets 3.5 stars, the Hot gets 4.5 stars... the Hot is where Matta's shines.
Sides? - The rice and beans are fine accompaniments to your Taco adventure, but nothing to truly crow about.
The chips - Sadly the chips this go 'round tasted oily and stale. Mind you they arrived hot, they just tasted off.
If you have room left, I suggest the Sopapillas, they come with honey, or fried ice-cream... unless you really do have a pending cholesterol test.
I'll update later with the funny story of my Niece's boyfriend trying to fit in. It's a touching yarn about a high school lad trying to fit in by ordering a side of jalapeƱos just like his date's uncle. It's also a coming of age story wherein I communicate to my 11 year-old son the moral importance of not laughing at someone in distress as you drive them home.
Additionally, I have no moral qualms about sharing this distressed person's story. Let's call him Matt. Because that's his actual name. Again, no qualms because he cheated on my niece 6 months later.
Anyway, hilarious story pending.
For now, you want Mexican food, Matta's is a great place to start.
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