Food is fabulous! I ordered the fajita burrito and scraped my plate clean, it was delicious. The…read morestaff are great as well. Service was a bit slow the night we came but they were crowded so it was understandable. Only negative, the bathrooms need to be tended to a bit more, not the cleanest. Highly recommend trying out this Mexican restaurant if you want great food!

Very good. The arroz con pollo was really tasty. Very comfortable, with great service.read more

I always strive to provide fair, well-rounded, and professional feedback, today my experience at…read moreHacienda El Patron Fredericksburg was very much a mix of positives and areas that need improvement. I'll start with the good: the restaurant itself is decorated beautifully, it's remarkably clean, and very comfortable, with an ideal location and plenty of parking. The kitchen team can cook! High praise; the food was delicious, very flavorful. The service however fell flat. Despite the restaurant being uncrowded (only a few tables seated) our total experience took over two hours, which is about double our usual dining time. We had long stretches of time when staff was unavailable to us, leaving us with empty drinks and chips. The front-of-house team was a so detached it made us feel less than welcome. I do want to share a couple of gentle notes for future guests, particularly regarding safety. For anyone managing severe dietary restrictions, communication here can be a bit of a hurdle. As a Celiac, I tried to clarify an ingredient question (unless you are fluent in Spanish), the language barrier made it difficult. Cell service was bad inside the building and there wasn't any information visable to us about public Wi-Fi if it was available, so it was impossible for me to use a translation app, I ultimately chose to skip the dish I wanted just to play it safe. Additionally, parents of small children should note that our entrees are served on exceptionally hot plates that stay scalding to the touch even ten minutes after arriving at the table, that might create a need to be extra cautious around little hands. While a language barrier is completely understandable at an authentic spot, a warm smile goes a long way in making guests feel comfortable and seems like it may be the easiest solution to the feeling of unwelcomeness. Sadly due to of the sluggish pace and the less-than-inviting atmosphere, I likely won't be back. I however would like to reiterate to prospective diners that the food and beautiful space genuinely have a lot of potential and given a positive change in hospitality efforts I would recommend this place.

We went to Hacienda El Patrón this past Sunday to celebrate the birthday of one of my closest…read morefriends. Our party of 20 was seated with ease -- several tables pushed together right in the middle of the main floor. The place was lively, and with multiple large groups dining around us, it was clear this restaurant is a go-to spot for celebrations. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by how vibrant and fun the atmosphere was. You can tell someone put real thought into every decorative detail -- it all felt carefully chosen to create the perfect vibe. Our server was fantastic -- sweet, attentive, and handling multiple big parties like a pro. The drink menu was extensive, with tons of margaritas and cocktails to choose from. I landed on the Peach Clawrita, and let me tell you... it might be one of the best drinks I've ever had in my life! I ended up ordering a second because it was that good. I'm absolutely coming back just for drinks soon. As usual, my boyfriend and I started with cheese dip, chips, and salsa, and it did not disappoint. For our entrées, we both ordered fajitas, while my little one enjoyed a kids' chicken quesadilla -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. For dessert, I got my son the berry tacos, and they were gone within seconds (the kids loved them!). I also ordered churros to go, which reheated beautifully at home. They were filled with apples -- I'm not sure if that's standard, but it was a sweet surprise and absolutely delicious. If I had one small complaint, it would be the noise level. At times it was very loud, making it hard to talk to anyone more than a seat away. That said, the mariachi band was phenomenal and added such an authentic, festive touch that it completely elevated the experience. All in all, Hacienda El Patrón is the perfect spot to celebrate with great food, strong drinks, and lively energy. I'll definitely be back!

I stopped in El Rinconcito to grab a few tacos and a few beers. I was surprised that at 6:00pm…read morethere was only one person sitting at the bar. I didn't expect a club like atmosphere (or at least that's what I'm assuming it turns into at night), perhaps that is why it was empty. The bartender came over right away and grabbed my beer. She was polite and very quick. She gave me a menu which was a mix of different dishes, but I was in the mood for tacos so I asked her which ones she thought were best. She told me the Birria Tacos, so of course I obliged. At this point I was a bit perplexed, she disappeared for about ten minutes and then came back with my plate (which looked very good) of tacos. I found out that she was not only the bartender but also cooking. The tacos were good, perhaps they needed a little more salt but they had flavor and a good kick. There was a lot of cheese, more than I typically have, it didn't make them bad but I don't think it needed it. Overall, it was good, I will be back and I will try more on the menu.

Nice restaurant, small than expected but had no trouble getting a table. Ordered queso and a marg…read more Both were awesome. Chips and salsa come out first. Main dish was tacos- carnitas and carne asada. Good was delicious. I did order street corn but I don't think she heard me. Overall waitress was nice but did follow up. I would definitely go again

First time eating here. The food was tasty, but it was way overpriced, and the restaurant's online…read moreordering site was very misleading. The menu describes the tostadas as "crispy corn tortillas topped with refried beans, shredded chicken, fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, and queso fresco." What I received looked nothing like the description or photo--just two very small tostadas with shredded chicken and cabbage (see my photo). No avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, or queso fresco. The online photos also made it appear that the pupusas and steak tacos came as two per order, but that wasn't what we received. In total, we paid $45.97 for two small tostadas, three pupusas, and one carne asada taco. For the portions we received, the price was shocking. When I called to ask about the discrepancies, the employee told me, "Then don't order food here," and then hung up on me. If you decide to eat here anyway, don't use the restaurant's preferred online ordering site. DoorDash pickup prices appeared to match the advertised menu, while the restaurant's own online ordering site did not. The food tasted good, but the misleading online menu and rude customer service completely ruined the experience.

Food is delicious, I've been 3 times and the food is always good. Tacos and pupusas is usually our…read morego to!

Great dinner with friendly servers. Pupusas, tamales, carne asada…read more The salsa verde had great flavor and a little punch.

Horrible customer service, we were waiting for over 20 minutes no came to our table they just…read moredropped off the menu and walked away.

I ordered via Uber Eats and the food arrived fresh and hot and correct. The tacos de carne asada…read morewere delicious, as were the queso y frioles pupusas with curtido. We also ordered churros. YUM! Will definitely return! Cross posting.

This Pupuseria is amazing. Jeff and I like how fresh the pupusas are. There is a slight wait but…read morethat just ensures the quality and watch out because when you get them, they're piping hot. We vacillate between ordering pupusas with meat and pupusas queso only. They're all excellent, but I personally lean towards without me because they're easier for me to eat. This pupuseria doesn't skimp on the fillings. We are lucky to have such culturally diverse offerings here in Stafford and enjoy takeout from Donna Azucena often. If the service staff speaks a mix of English and Spanish, but mostly Spanish, which may be a problem for people who only speak English when they are ordering, especially if you have any allergies. The ambience of the dining room is fast casual, Think Subway or a McDonald restaurants of yore. Unless we're really hungry we prefer to eat our pupusa's at home after they've cooled just a smidge. The price point is great. The quality is amazing and the taste

Used to hang out with some Peruvians in high school and we would go to every Peruvian place in…read moreAnnandale and this one in Stafford totally stands among the best. Chicken was spot on. Flavors and spices were exactly what they should be. Chica morada was heavy on the cloves and decadent. The yucca was cooked perfectly and was HUGE pieces - and there were a lot of them. If you leave this place hungry it is your fault. I ordered just a 1/4 chicken and was totally full. Restaurant was clean. Everyone there was very friendly and they seemed to care a lot that I was enjoying my food. Absolutely recommend this place. Forgot to take pictures because I was so excited to eat. So the quarter chicken is more like a 1/16 but that's only half of the yucca I was served! It was piled so high.

With all the lights we finally stopped to eat. Kind of confusing if you order and sit or the other…read moreway around. If you are dining in you just sit down and they come and take your order. She was friendly and patient as we had the littles trying to decide what they wanted. I ended up with the 1/2 chicken and two sides. I had fried plantains and onion rings. It came out hot and recently cooked. The chicken was dry but able to eat. The fried plantains were really good. The onion rings were decent. My wife ordered the same but she got the yuca fries which were a little dry but the special sauce was good. Her other side was the sweet potato fries and they were probably the best we have had in awhile. The inside isn't much to talk about. They have TV to watch soccer sports. It's not to loud when we were there. It appeared to be clean for the most part.

Came here for a birthday dinner. I thought the restaurant itself was very fun and festive with the…read moredecor and artwork. For a big of a party we had, I found they were quite accommodating and seemed to be able to get everyone's correct order seamlessly. I ordered a taco salad and thought for the size, the price was quite reasonable. I thought it was pretty good and filling. I don't think I would order it in the future since it's a simple dish that is not unique to the establishment. My husband ordered the pupusas and wasn't very impressed but stated it was edible. It seemed most people at the party enjoyed their food with a few misses on some appetizers like the crab dip. One of the regulars stated some of their dishes weren't their usual quality but said they believe it was an off day. The two servers we had were very nice and didn't miss a beat with such a large party. Overall, I would return if I was in the area and wasn't planning to eat some where else. It seems like a nice local go to place for lunch.

Authentic atmosphere and food. Reminds me of Mexico and Texas. Taco Tuesday is good. Margherita…read moreselection and size are worth the trip!