Mata, sometimes Matta, is a Portuguese and Spanish surname.
It may refer to:
Eduardo Mata (1942-1995), Mexican conductor and composer
Francisco Mata (1932-2011), Venezuelan singer and composer
Juan Mata (b. 1988), Spanish footballer currently playing for Manchester United
Mario Suárez Mata (b. 1987), Spanish footballer currently playing for Valencia (on loan from Watford)
Néstor Mata (b. 1926), Filipino journalist
Walner Mata, U.S. footballer