Mateo Bar de Tapas

Name: Mateo Bar de Tapas
Address: 109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 530-8700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2474)

$31 to $50

Spanish

109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Mateo Bar de Tapas is the first solo venture from chef Matthew Kelly, housed in the old Book Exchange building in the heart of downtown Durham. Featuring a menu that blends the flavors of Spain with beloved ingredients and dishes of the South. We offer a casual, yet refined, menu of Spanish small plates with Southern inflection. Accompanying the food is a robust Spanish wine list as well as one of the largest sherry offerings in the country!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 530-8700
Website
http://www.mateotapas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matthew Kelly
Private party facilities
For your next event please email us at privatedining@mateotapas.com
Private party contact
Elizabeth McMaster: (919) 530-8700

Location
109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Neighborhood
Durham
Cross street
West Chapel Hill Street & Ramseur Street
Parking details
There is a small lot beside our restaurant as well as street parking. There is also a large parking lot located behind Mateo on Ramseur St.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 2,474 people are saying

Mateo Bar de Tapas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Best Ambiance
Durham
Hot spot
Durham
Lively
Durham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mateo Bar de Tapas in Durham is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "authentic tapas" and the "wonderful specials" available. The vibrant and lively atmosphere, coupled with a "fun experience," makes it a favorite for special occasions and repeat visits.

2,474 Reviews

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Sara
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible, as were the drinks! The food came out quickly and we had a variety of options to choose from and share. I would happily come here again!
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Megan VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Spent $120 on a steak to celebrate my friends birthday and they rushed us out for a large party. Very disappointing.
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Chuck
Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a wonderful experience prior to seeing a Broadway show. It was our first time there and the atmosphere, drinks, and food were spot on. We will return.
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Alan
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience is good. Service is good. Food is good. Price is high.
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Agnes
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! Great service. Perfect for special occasions.
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Christina VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill66 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dinner on Saturday was lovely. We started with the pate (OMG SO SMOOTH!), the deviled eggs (also amazing!) and the beet salad. All things were amazing. Our second course was the "seafood" course with the octopus (good, but needed a bit more acid), the clams (SO tasty) and the Tortilla Espana (so traditional and awesome). We also squeezed in the pork chops (DELICIOUS!). The only thing less than delicious was the chocolate mousse for dessert. It wasn't bad, but it was just OK. Overall, I highly recommend Mateo!
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Ashley
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super cool vibe, great food, and fantastic service.
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Jennifer
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good. Very good. Very good. Very good. AAA
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Adam VIP
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten at a lot of places in the triangle and this is easily the best tapas and one of our favorite restaurants in the area. It very reasonably priced too. We rarely repeat restaurant visits so we can keep trying new ones, but Mateo has been an exception. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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Deedee
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always great! We love the food and the service. They have wonderful specials and lots to choose from on the menu. Pate is one of my favorites.
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Mateo Bar de Tapas is rated 4.8 stars by 2474 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

Cross street
West Chapel Hill Street & Ramseur Street
Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a small lot beside our restaurant as well as street parking. There is also a large parking lot located behind Mateo on Ramseur St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Kelly
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mateotapas.com/
Phone number
(919) 530-8700
Private party facilities
For your next event please email us at privatedining@mateotapas.com
Private party contact
Elizabeth McMaster: (919) 530-8700

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