El Matador Mexican Restaurant ~ 2919 Wade Hampton Blvd. Taylors, SC 29687
I think I have to start off with asking a few questions. How many of you like going out to eat? I know I do. How many of you like Mexican food? For me, it depends on the restaurant. I have eaten at several places that I wish never to visit again. But I am not writing about the bad experiences. LOL.
The other day I had the pleasure of visiting a restaurant in the Taylors area called El Matador. This restaurant has been around since 1968!! It is the oldest Mexican restaurant in SC!! Makes you wonder how they have stayed in business so long. I have the answer.
The moment we arrived, we were greeted with a smile. The hostess seated us quickly and gave is our menus. Before we could open the menu, our server was there getting our drink order. He brought us our chips n salsa. I asked if they had anything hotter, because I love super hot salsa. He said sure. In a few minutes the CHEF comes out to our table and explains they grow their own peppers and they have a very bad attitude. I laugh thinking "yeah right". Well when they bring this salsa out, true to his word it was feisty!! I slathered some on my tortilla, my husband Josh was a bit more cautious, he took a small piece of onion to sample. he pops it in his mouth and his eyes get huge and his face red. I chuckled popped my piece in my mouth and "HOLY MOLY, that is some hot stuff." I grabbed my tea and just let it sit in my mouth until the burning sensation diminished. (It took a while.) The salsa was perfect!! Of course i refrained from using much more of it so I could actually taste my food. The left over salsa came home with me and I use it sparingly on my food.
We had no idea what to order because usually we order the same thing over and over again at Mexican restaurants. Sooo, Josh decides we should let the Chef decide what we are going to eat. The server tells the chef we are at his discretion with our meal and the CHEF comes out to our table again! LOL. He took the time to explain some dishes and learn what kind of food we like. The two plates he chose for us were perfect! We ate that food like it was going out of style. Then we shared a Flan for dessert. It had homemade cream on top and drizzled with chocolate powder over the cream and a humongous strawberry on top. Completely, delectable. My cup was never empty or half full. The server constantly asked us if we were ok or needed anything.
So in conclusion, El Matador, has been open for so long because of it's excellent customer service, heavenly food and great atmosphere (Very cozy). Of course, this is my opinion. I challenge you to visit this eatery and make your own decision. The address is on the top of the blog :)
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