Mateo

Came here for dinner after reading about it being one of the best places for dinner. We were not disappointed! The weather was great so we sat outside- much quieter and less crowded than indoors. Our server told us about the specials of the day that we’re not on the menu, and needless to say, half of our meal was from specials, and the other from the everyday menu. We ended up getting the Burrata and French Onion soup with Gruyère as the first part of our meal. They were both delicious and the perfect size, leaving us satisfied, but definitely hungry enough for the main course. Speaking of, our main dishes were the Lamb Bolognese and the Mussels. I was not a fan of the pasta, but my dining partner loved it. The mussels were the star of the night, though. There was quite a lot of them and the taste was immaculate! I recommend this for anyone visiting Boulder and looking for a place to eat out (it was very reasonably priced as well)!

Tasha was my bar tender and host. She took care of us to a level that I've never experienced before. She attended to every request we made promptly and even gave us special options that weren't on the regular menu and nearly read our minds about what we wanted. This venue is also zero waste which I greatly appreciated. I think I'll strictly eat here whenever I'm in boulder.

Excellent food. Disregulated and sloppy service. The dishes that were hot were fantastic. The cheese plate was incredibly disappointing and served very cold. The music was too loud and presenting a vibe that didn’t align with the menu. I can really feel the front of house and back of house operate in different ecosystems. I’d love to see the front of house represent the magic that’s coming out of the kitchen.

It is clear that Mateo has seen better days. And without much competition for French cuisine (with L”Atleier and 10/10 gone), they don’t seem to care about quality. I brought a friend there for a birthday dinner. The duck was awful. Could easily have been chicken. Flavorless, dry and not much going on worthy of the price. My friends steak frites was below average as well. Both that and the grilled shrimp appetizer wreaked of “indoor grill” smell and flavor. It was awful all around. Staff asking to take our plates over and over because too many staff and not enough customers. This used to be in the rotation of restaurants for me. This experience was so disappointing and quite frankly awful dining. If you’re reading this—try someplace else!!

The ‘Colorado Steak’ was the worst cut of meat I’ve ever eaten - & I couldn’t! It was tough & without flavor. I thought it was going to be ribeye, but it wasn’t even hanger steak & should at least have been marinated. The frites & salad were good, but that’s a lot to pay for just them. The staff knew I wasn’t happy but never offered any compensation. My friend had the tenderloin, which was delicious, but the ‘Colorado Steak’ is an embarrassment to our state & should be taken off the menu!

Good food, though ambience and service could use some improvement. Paper over the tablecloths felt a bit at odds with $25 entrees and $60 wine. Service was attentive but slow. The duck confit was prepared well (fall off the bone tender) but the skin was overdone - crispy to the point of being dried out. The chicken, burger and fries were great. Worth visiting again.