I have to say, I am a little sad- I found ANOTHER DALLAS QUESO BLOG- it is called Blog Con Queso. But when I saw they have not posted since 2007- i felt a little better....
This week we decided to up the ante and hit Matt's in Lakewood.
history first....
The Matt's legend began more than 50 years ago in Austin, when Matt Martinez Sr. opened the original Matt's El Rancho. After a move to Dallas, Matt Jr. opened this spinoff in Lakewood, now managed by his son, Matt Martinez III. Contrary to popular myth Mattito's is no longer related to Matt's- it is now owned by someone named Jeff Frankel (shout out). Hence- the difference in their off the menu Bob Armstrong dip and what you will read about below.
Now- back to the quesorita...
The first arrivals got the original Bob Armstrong and top shelf margaritas on the rocks- the second wave opted for a vegetarian version of the Bob Armstrong and I think we might have stumbled on to the MOST PERFECT QUESO EVER!!!! Now, for those not familiar with this little piece of heaven- the Bob Armstrong dip has a scoop of sour cream and guacamole on top and usually ground beef which most people would be psyched about- but some times God rewards you for not eating animals- the Bob Armstrong Dip is beyond but the Bob Armstrong Dip without beef is even better (carnivores at the table agree!)
HEAVEN. plain and simple. Best queso, Best margaritas thus far, maybe ever. Not the cheapest ($8.50 per huge bowl of queso) but worth every penny.
Here are the scores-
Margaritas- 4/4 (swirls, top shelf)
Queso- 5/4
Shout outs to the friends we haven't met yet who have left comments, we can't believe you found our blog and liked it! If you have suggestions of places for us to check out- we would love to hear them!
Oh yeah, who is Bob Armstrong- thank you Blog con Queso friends- we are keeping your dream alive....
3 comments:
I never would have thought to order THE Bob without beef. I wonder if my husband would let me get away with that?? Doubtful. I love Matt's! Their rellanos are my favorite!
The Bob is the BEST. Definitely my favorite queso-ish dip in Dallas. For a while it wasn't even on the menu, so you had to be in-the-know to order it. Sneaky, sneaky. I second Gammypie on the rellenos, too.
What a great blog concept! I can't wait to read more...
That queso is fabulous with the Smoked Bob, too. Brisket and sausage on a plate with queso, guac, sour cream, etc. Served with flour tortillas. Damn, now I'm craving it!
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