Matamoros offers an extensive variety of flavors, from international franchises and gourmet dining to Mexican cuisine and tacos, which will surely delight all visitors. You can find excellent steak in the center of town, just a few minutes from the border checkpoint as well as delicious broiled fish and seafood accompanied with great domestic beer and lively Mexican music.
Bennigan's
This Irish style restaurant is a favorite family restaurant in Matamoros because of its extensive menu of international specialties. Bennigan's pleases young and old alike with their scrumptious burgers and sandwiches, broiled ribs, Italian pasta with shrimp and a variety of drinks including beer, fresh lemonade and orangeade. Don't miss their decadent desserts, especially their new Big Ben Chocolate Brownie Sundae.
Bigo's
This is a family restaurant with a casual ambiance. Bigo's specializes in broiled and barbecued steak, the best in Matamoros. It is also features the best tacos in town.
Las Parrillitas
Starting service at sunset, this charming restaurant opens its doors to offer excellent food to all those who come. Located in front of the Olympic Park and 2 blocks away from the border checkpoint, Las Parrillas serves great tacos ''al pastor'', steak, chorizo (Mexican sausage), chicken breasts, delicious hot sauces and guacamole, all of which can be made complete with the accompaniment of a frosty beer.
Mi Pueblito
This is a traditional restaurant in Matamoros and a gathering place for local families from both sides of the border. Mi Pueblito is decorated in bright, cheery colors that resemble a traditional Mexican fiesta with pinatas and featuring replicas of Frida Kahlo's paintings and typical Mexican cuisine. You can enjoy everything from grilled cheese with mushrooms and Tampiquena-style steak, to choice cuts. It's located a few steps away from the Contemporary Art Museum and the border checkpoint.
Playa Bagdad
There are a number of inexpensive restaurants all along Bagdad Beach, located about half an hour from the center of Matamoros. You can enjoy fresh fish and seafood such as shrimp or oyster cocktails. Or how about trying some delicious fried fish or garlic-seasoned fillets instead? Accompany your meal with a refreshingly cold beer. Don't worry if you indulge in this fantastic food: you can always walk it off on the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.