CuisineNew American
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$75-125
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Sat 11:30-14:00 and 18:00-21:00; Sun 10:30-14:00 and 18:00-21:00
Book ahead1 week
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Location

Address: 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705

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Mateo Bar de Tapas ★ 4.8

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M Tempura ★ 4.5

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Mateo Bar de Tapas ★ 4.8

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Multiple James Beard Best Chef Southeast semifinalist Matt Kelly built his name here. Mateo is NC's definitive Spanish tapas restaurant, driven by wood-fire.

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M Sushi ★ 4.6

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M Tempura ★ 4.5

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