Experts' Choice Award Mateo Bar De Tapas
What the experts agree on
A downtown Durham anchor blending Spanish tapas with Southern flair, paired with an extensive Spain-sourced wine and sherry list. Lively, James Beard–nominated, and a symbol of the city's revival.
“Traditional Spanish tapas get a Southern tilt at this happening Durham destination pairing small plates with an extensive wine and sherry list sourced from Spain.”
– Zagat
Where "Housed in the old Book Exchange building in the heart of downtown, Mateo Bar de Tapas offers a casual yet refined menu of Spanish small plates with a Southern inflection." Full review
Tasting Table "The South meets Spain in this lively spot on a power corner of Durham's revitalized Downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A poster child for Durham’s remarkable comeback, this James Beard–nominated ‘bar de tapas’ is downtown’s culinary anchor." Full review
