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Address: 1446 E Katella Ave On, E Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867
Phone: (714) 602-9237
Website: http://elmatatanoc.com/
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El Matatan – Orange, Orange, CA
At El Matatan, while we may have Mexican influences, we are not a traditional Mexican restaurant. El Matatan offers a unique fusion of Latin cuisine, …
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Randy
Nice obscurely located latin restaurant with dishes based on flavors from Mexico City. My cousin got the mole enchiladas which I tried and were exquisite. I got the lomo saltado which I wasn’t too fond of because of the tangy sauce it was lathered in. It wasn’t bad but I prefer the typical kind of lomo saltado instead. But I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will be back to try their ropa vieja and rabo encidido that the server recommended for next time.
… moreRichard Keeler
A diamond in the rough. Where to start with this place? Tucked away in an unassuming area off Katella Ave, with a parking lot and entrance away from the street, one would not casually notice this restaurant and wander in on accident. I am not always a fan of fusion, but El Matatan succeeds in this area with flying colors. For appetizers, I ordered the Aguachiles and Purple Yam with bone marrow. Spot on! The aguachiles had a freshness unmatched and the yams were delicious. My entree was the ribeye tacos, an amazingly prepared minimalist taco with thinly sliced ribeye on taco shells. Slathered with their salsa Verde, it was an easy palate pleaser. Thier selection of tequilas is pretty good, and I was treated to a surprise, Lunazul Extra Anejo, a tequila that hinted of smoke and peat, like a scotch, but without the bite that comes with scotch, it went down smooth and easy. This place is a must try!
… moreIrene
What a great find! Just found El Matatan today looking for a new lunch place. We weren’t disappointed ribeye tacos and mole enchiladas were so so good! Service is personal and friendly. They are well versed in their offerings and we’re able to answer all of our questions – we had a few, as it was our first time here. We’ll definitely be back to try the short rib tacos. Highly recommend this great little restaurant, where the atmosphere is really pleasant and the food is way above average. The church with strawberry sauce and whipped cream at the end of the meal is the chefs kiss… literally!
… moreJorge Garcia
Great little spot with unique cool items on the menu between the Peruvian beers and the spicy cocktails. I’m sold. Great for dates if you want to impress with somewhere out of the way but in the middle of town. You’ll see.
… moreErik Sponholz
Wow wow wow. One of the best dining experiences in recent memory! Phenomenal food – outstanding service. The flavors were unreal! Mole was crazy good. Surf and turf tacos as well. Only negative is we live 400 miles away.. but we will be back!
… moreAlly T
I recently had the opportunity to dine here and I wanted to express my appreciation for the exceptional service and quality of food.
Our server was attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal, taking the time to explain each dish and to ensure we were enjoying our meal. The pleasant ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant added to the overall experience, making for a truly enjoyable evening!
All the seafood was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection. Tasty chicken enchiladas with a thin crispy layer of cheese on top of sour cream, side of rice and beans.
Highly recommend to anyone seeking a fantastic dining experience. Perfect for a date night and furry friends welcomed! The complimentary churro dessert was muah chef’s kiss!
… moreOur server was attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal, taking the time to explain each dish and to ensure we were enjoying our meal. The pleasant ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant added to the overall experience, making for a truly enjoyable evening!
All the seafood was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection. Tasty chicken enchiladas with a thin crispy layer of cheese on top of sour cream, side of rice and beans.
Highly recommend to anyone seeking a fantastic dining experience. Perfect for a date night and furry friends welcomed! The complimentary churro dessert was muah chef’s kiss!
Tony Hang
Customer service was outstanding. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the ingredients, preparation, and service. The proteins were cooked perfectly and ingredients were of quality. Great date night spot and place for cocktails and snacks. The cocktails were very well balanced and so was the food. Highly recommend it. Will definitely be back.
… morePhilip Ramos
Finally got to visit this place after having it on my radar for a while and I’m glad I did because I was not disappointed. The drinks here are amazing! I really wanted to order everything on the menu!
Our server/ bartender was a star of the show and made sure that he helped us find not only a drink that we would like, but constantly check up on us to make sure that our food was to our liking. Not to mention, the restaurant itself is really beautiful and its display of exotic tequilas and low light making it perfect for a date night.
I got the ribeye tacos, which were absolutely amazing and a few drinks but the one that stood out the most was the Mezcal hibiscus drink that was literally on fire!
The enchiladas were solid, but nothing amazing that stood out but I wasn’t mad about ordering them. Also, highly recommend the churros here. They are cooked in a funnel cake style that makes them crunchy and delicious.
I can definitely see myself coming back here again because of the amazing drinks and attentive staff.
Come here if you want to have some of the most delicious Mezcal and tequila cocktails in the area!
… moreOur server/ bartender was a star of the show and made sure that he helped us find not only a drink that we would like, but constantly check up on us to make sure that our food was to our liking. Not to mention, the restaurant itself is really beautiful and its display of exotic tequilas and low light making it perfect for a date night.
I got the ribeye tacos, which were absolutely amazing and a few drinks but the one that stood out the most was the Mezcal hibiscus drink that was literally on fire!
The enchiladas were solid, but nothing amazing that stood out but I wasn’t mad about ordering them. Also, highly recommend the churros here. They are cooked in a funnel cake style that makes them crunchy and delicious.
I can definitely see myself coming back here again because of the amazing drinks and attentive staff.
Come here if you want to have some of the most delicious Mezcal and tequila cocktails in the area!
Tia N
I want to gatekeep this place so bad but it deserves to be appreciated by anyone and everyone!
Had dinner here with some friends for Cinco de Mayo. They had been here a few times before and loved it, so of course I had to check it out.
Starting off with the service – 10/10. They’re so attentive and nice. They also gave us 3 rounds of shots
The drinks – I had one I found on Google that wasn’t on their menu and it was so good. I also had the Guava You More and it was great. Not too sweet and just the right amount of strong.
The food – all I can say is I’ll be back to try the rest of their menu. The apps and the entrees were all cooked perfectly and tasted amazing.
There are a lot of places to eat out here but this is one place I’ll be returning to many times in the near future.
… moreHad dinner here with some friends for Cinco de Mayo. They had been here a few times before and loved it, so of course I had to check it out.
Starting off with the service – 10/10. They’re so attentive and nice. They also gave us 3 rounds of shots
The drinks – I had one I found on Google that wasn’t on their menu and it was so good. I also had the Guava You More and it was great. Not too sweet and just the right amount of strong.
The food – all I can say is I’ll be back to try the rest of their menu. The apps and the entrees were all cooked perfectly and tasted amazing.
There are a lot of places to eat out here but this is one place I’ll be returning to many times in the near future.
Kim Ung
This place feels like a cozy, inviting spot for a special night out, with a fine-dining vibe but relaxed, friendly energy.
It draws flavors from all over Latin America—from Mexico City to Cuba and beyond—and somehow combines them in a fun, tasty way. The food isn’t traditional or what you’d find at a typical Mexican or Cuban restaurant; it feels more like a creative mash-up of Latin flavors that still respects its roots.
Portions are generous, the sauces genuinely enhance the dishes instead of just sitting on top of them, and the staff is genuinely kind and easy to talk to.
I ordered the rib-eye tacos, grilled octopus, guacamole, and a churro for dessert, and each bite tasted like someone who really loves food planned it out. Whoever designed this menu clearly knows how to eat well—and as someone who loves to eat, I appreciated every course.
… moreIt draws flavors from all over Latin America—from Mexico City to Cuba and beyond—and somehow combines them in a fun, tasty way. The food isn’t traditional or what you’d find at a typical Mexican or Cuban restaurant; it feels more like a creative mash-up of Latin flavors that still respects its roots.
Portions are generous, the sauces genuinely enhance the dishes instead of just sitting on top of them, and the staff is genuinely kind and easy to talk to.
I ordered the rib-eye tacos, grilled octopus, guacamole, and a churro for dessert, and each bite tasted like someone who really loves food planned it out. Whoever designed this menu clearly knows how to eat well—and as someone who loves to eat, I appreciated every course.