Mateo Bar de Tapas

One of the best experiences in Durham! Amazing service and atmosphere. Lowkey and very delicious. Mateo’s has an eclectic menu but an amazing chef that’ll put you into a food coma off tapas. Great date spot!

Great laidback atmosphere with the menu being mostly small plates. There are a couple larger plates for 3+ people to share as well. Can be a little loud due to high ceilings but over all a great place to share a meal with friends or a date. Flavors are all well balanced and the service was great!

First visit here, loved the decor and vibe. Each dish was truly great, high quality ingredients and expertly prepared. We had the roasted beets salad, little neck clams with jamon and boiled peanuts (somehow this works), the jamon croquettes - out of this world, potatoes bravas and the pulpo (our favorite but not pictured). Only 2 comments: 1) I wish the potatoes did not have the tomato sauce smothered on top (side dish is better) else they get soggy, which defeats the purpose of deep frying them in the first place, and 2) I would recommend a bit more spice / heat on the clams..smoked paprika or cayenne or something. Our server was very pleasant, attentive and joyful. We will be back!

OMG seriously.... The food here was Ahhhhmmaaazzzinngggg!!! Our waitress Kate was so awesome. The vibes were so chill and I love the fact that you could order so much and share and just in case you didn't like it, it was small, but I loved everything I ordered!! Again, if my stomach had more room, I would have had so much more, but it gives me a reason to come back again and again to hopefully try the whole menu. The prices were reasonable too. So awesome!! Chefs kiss 😘

My wife and I loved this place! Food was so good!! Plates are small but that information is stated upfront. Drinks were unique and enjoyable. Atmosphere was comfortable. We ate in the upstairs area.