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109 W Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC 27701
Mateo will be offering a $75 per person Pre Fixe menu May 10 - May 12. This menu will feature classic and special tapas - your choice of 3 tapas and 1 dessert. Our Seafarer and Vegan Paella, as well as our Cowboy Ribeyes will be available a la cart. A limited children's menu will be available for children 10 and under. Walk in room will be available at the bar with the option to order a la cart. ** vegans and those with allium allergies will be allowed to order items a la cart **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!

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Zachary V.
7/25/2025

Service: 5/5 busy but attentive and nice. Ambiance: 5/5 Food: 5/5 - Delicious. Might be the best food in Durham.

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Holly K.
6/30/2025

Delicious spot for tapas in Durham! They recommend 4-5 tapas for 2 people, so we ordered the patatas bravas, pork croquettas (special tonight), pork ribs, goat cheese stuffed dates, and...

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Brian F.
12/14/2025

Nice find on accident! Fish Dip and Croquettes were really tasty! We shared the Paella and it was also quite good. We ate at the bar and the staff took good care of us. I would recommend.

De M.
12/15/2025

Service and food were great. Best dishes were the huevos diablos and tortilla espanol.

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Andrew J.
3/3/2025

This place was all the excitement when I was in Durham for it's tapas. Definitely a nice location right by Durham Convention Center. The place was busy and chattering all around! Service was...

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