Matta's Mexican Food

So I had no idea what this place was, or its 70+ year history being in mesa. I saw Mexican food and came. I came on taco Tuesday by chance and LOVED it. I got the following tacos: Ground beef Shredded chicken Green Chile pork Green Chile beef Shredded beef They were all crunchy shells and I’m super happy I went with crunchy shells, it was like biting into a crispy happy memory of my childhood of really good Mexican food. Hands down my favorite tacos were the shredded beef and green chile options but I would eat 5 tacos of any of the meats. The guy behind the counter was so nice, he offered the taco suggestions for me and was spot on. He was friendly and fast and the food came out in probably 5 minutes and absolute perfection. This place is 100% worth a visit!

Didn't expect such quality. Everything was made perfectly fresh tortilla, soft shredded definitely cooked beef and the sauces are amazing as well. Everyone should come here. if you want quality definitely go here. Prices are better than the big chains too.

Started off on a high note with genuinely great customer service – the staff was friendly and attentive, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to that positive first impression. The carne asada was very bland and tasted more like plain boiled meat than properly seasoned or grilled carne asada; it had an off-putting flavor that made it hard to enjoy. The salsa was watery and lacked depth – it reminded me more of a jarred grocery-store brand like Pace than fresh restaurant salsa. I ordered the carne asada fries as a meal, and while the portion was decent, the overall dish felt underwhelming because of the bland meat and minimal toppings/seasoning. Given the price point, I was expecting more flavor and quality. I’d love to come back if the kitchen tightens up the seasoning and preparation of the carne asada, because the service alone makes this place worth another shot. Right now, though, it’s hard to justify returning when the main protein falls so flat.

Food was not good. $35 for two items and jalapeño sauce (which was a basic red salsa, weird description). This is not carne asada, none like I’ve ever seen. Ordered a carne asada burro and fries. This is a pot roast, closer to machaca than anything, a mystery meat. Had zero flavor

We loved having a late lunch here at Mattas! Last time I was at Mattas was about 50 years ago. My late father ALWAYS ordered the Chile Relleno. I got a Chile Relleno and a beef taco (a la carte). Loved both. The mild salsa is so fresh and delicious. We bought a jar to take home for Superbowl Sunday. Highly recommend this pleasant and clean place.

This morning is perfect for hot tasty abondigas soup 🍲 , and the man at the counter was so nice. He offered us a cup of water for my dog and was super friendly. The foods great, the people are nice, and the patio has the perfect atmosphere in the morning. I'll definitely come back.

Don't get your hopes and nostalgia up... not the same as the main location. We were disappointed on the fast food-to go version of the original Matta's. Worse chile relleno I've ever had. The inside was just mush... don't know how else to describe it. We had other items, but nothing worth mentioning. Nostalgia took us there... and that was the last time... There's only 3 tables, so you are lucky if you get to sit inside.

Simply incredible. Great people, great atmosphere. Delicious chips and salsa, and the best fish tacos I've ever had. I'd give it 7 stars out of 5 if I could.