Mateo Bar de Tapas

Tapas restaurant · Durham

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Matt Kelly’s Spanish-meets-Southern tapas house remains a downtown anchor with sherry breadth and seasonal small plates. Frequently recommended by Eater Carolinas and ranked among Durham essentials by local critics.

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109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701 Get directions

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