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It's a family thing...

The Tradition Continues

Matt Jr. (Chef Matt) and his wife Estella ventured beyond Austin in 1985 and moved to Dallas, Texas. It is there, that Matt’s Rancho Martinez was born. Popularity, accolades and worldwide recognition has poured in ever since.

Our History

Often imitated, never duplicated.

Bob Armstrong Dip

Years ago, I was in the kitchen working "90 to nuthin" in charge of salads and appetizers. Since I was the owner's teenage son, the other employees liked to watch me run out of stuff or get confused. I really had to stay on my toes, which meant being prepared for anything.

How the dip got its name