The food is delicious! We have never tried anything we did not love including the taco special plate and aguas frescas. The space is tiny but it is worth waiting if a table is not open, or you can pick-up and take it home. read more

I walked into the place and BAM check out/ order both right there. Didn't see a menu in sight but all I wanted was steak tacos. The lady greeted me right away in Spanish. After I ordered, I saw a man with a giant bowl of soup. Did I mention it was 8:30 in the morning? I had a hair appt and was early. I should have ordered more tacos. To all my Chicago transplants, this place is exactly how a Mexican taco should taste. I will definitely be back. read more

El Padrino Dallas - Steak Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Definitely a hidden gem hidden throughout the small businesses in downtown Oak Cliff. It's a very small hole in the wall vibe and if you're not looking for it, you will definitely miss it. Service is great and everyone is nice and welcoming. If you're looking for a home cooked meal, this is your spot. I ordered the Huevos à la Mexicana, my husband ordered two tacos de lengua two de Barbacoa. Everything was delicious. We have been here before and have had different plates. Every time is good! There's no hit and miss. Delicious food all the time like home!! read more

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Hidden gem alert! This spot is soooo delicious! And the owner was kind and humble. He came to our table to introduce himself and check on how everything was. Authentic flavors, great portions, and a vibe that makes you feel like your in Mexico. We ordered chilaquiles, a quesadilla, and Tacos. The salsas were flavorful and spicy! Refreshing aguas frescas, Oh yeah and the tortillas are handmade! Can't recommend enough! read more

Now this is some good Mexican food, only drawback is that it's so small inside and the restroom is a small walk around back

I usually don't do reviews but they let me down today. I ordered some chicken and some steak tacos, once I got home I was missing three steak tacos. Plus there was a hair in my chicken taco! I WONT BE BACK! read more

Great food and service! We had barbacoa tacos that were awesome. Will be going back! Great food and service! We had barbacoa tacos that were awesome. Will be going back! read more

First time trying this little place. I had not noticed it before. I came here because my go to place does not open until 11am. But I needed a breakfast taco! So glad I came here I ended having the breakfast burrito with chorizo & egg, refried beans and potato . They also add lettuces tomato and avocado if you like. This with their taco green sauce, hit the spot! I will definitely be back again. Only 5 tables in the dining area! My kinda place!! read more

El Padrino Dallas - a man sitting at a table in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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In a rapidly gentrifying area, El Padrino is a gift. Located in an unassuming modular shack on Jefferson, this place has been turning out affordable, delicious tacos and tortas forever! When you walk in, you need to know that you may need to carry out because the place is tiny with maybe five four tops that are normally full. From the menu, I recommend ALLLL the breakfast tacos, my favorite being the chorizo & egg, my date loved the deluxe breakfast burrito with ham, and egg- which is what we indulged in last weekend. Their sauces are always plentiful, mix them up like Christmas. Finally, the service here is always warm and fast. My Spanish is bad, but my small attempts always seemed appreciated even if they were comical. read more

El Padrino Dallas - Morning happiness: chorizo egg and cheese taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

$9 for a simple bean and cheese burrito! What's wrong with businesses now?? Given that the area is getting more expensive I see raising prices but REALLY!? ON BEANS A CHEESE??? I figured I could trust a place that is literally a shack and smelled like my grandmas kitchen. Joke is on me for wanting to help a small business and getting bent over for it. read more

Super small portion for the price. And the server was upselling things I didn't want like French fries. You don't come to a spot like that for French fries. This place was not as good as it used to be. The burritos were small as tacos. And the food didn't have flavor. We where very hungry and upset to spend 43 on nothing. read more

Small mom and pop restaurant with maybe 6 tables. Food was great! Service is great. Aqua Fr read more

El Padrino Dallas - Huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The best Tex-Mex for your buck. They used to be in front of Glorias in Bishop's Arts District and were suddenly relocated, but the food speaks for itself and they keep making yummy truly Mexican tacos and other "antojitos". Their Diet Torta (an ironic name, I'm sure, since they add EVERYTHING they've to offer, which creates a truly mind-blowing delicious dish), pairs perfectly with a traditional Agua Fresca or the by now cliché Mexican Coke, and you're set for an awesome meal, at the lowest price you'll ever pay for food this amazing. Gentle and always smiling servers in an old tiny building that might get a little too hot for some; you can always get it to go. read more

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Visited for first time, very small dinner Has no restroom, i ordered the torta with rice and beans, and horchata water. The horchata tasted more like cinnamon water. Food taste ok for lunch read more

Cute little hole in the wall in good Ole OC. Is like walking into humble small Mexican kitchen in Mexico. Ordered breakfast at 3:00 pm..Machacado con huevo.. delicioso! The beans are on point.. hot coffee. They have fresh hand made aguas frescas. Six small tables a great view of Jefferson Blvd. read more

This place has been a hidden gem for years in Oak Cliff! Some of the best tortas and tacos on Jefferson! So glad that they're still in business! Staff is always friendly and greets you with a smile. It's a small establishment but their food packs a punch with flavor! Stop bye and say hi! Worth the time to check out! read more

El Padrino Dallas - Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

You won't be disappointed! We stumbled across this place while visiting Dallas. Doesn't look like much from the outside. Super friendly crew and delicious food and drink. My husband got the tacos and I got the barbacoa torta. We got the pineapple drink and lemonade. It was so good we took a torta to go! read more

During the era of COVID-19 we want to, as much as possible, support our local restaurants. Today is my husband's birthday and we want to support local restaurants all day. This one is a keeper. We got loaded burritos and are very happy with them. I love how the owner was very gracious with my Limited ability to speak Spanish. Gracious, friendly, kind and well makes great food! Thanks El Padrino for a wonderful meal! Hopefully we'll be able to dine in soon. read more

Not sure whether or not to give this place 3 or 4 stars? It is a small little Mexican restaurant w/ 6 tables. Most just 2 seaters. The food is good, but not great. But seems pretty authentic. The service is polite and quick. And speaking Spanish will probably be a help. I ended up giving the 4th star b/c the price was excellent! I ordered 3 beef fajita tacos, w/ a drink, and it was less than $6.00!!! Overall, decent experience. If you want to try a small, locally owned business, then this is your place. read more

Excellent service and food! This location is small but what it's lacking in size definitely makes up for it in quality and taste! I recommend the lengua tacos! I hear the 2nd location is larger and offers free chips/salsa and sopa. I'll definitely be trying the other location on a return trip to Dallas. read more

Tiny tiny hole in wall. Mexican food is authentic and served in building probably as good as most restaurants in Mexico. The food is good home cooking and served with a smile. Most customers are Hispanic but the server was bilingual and helpful. I would go back without hesitation. read more

El Padrino Dallas - Tiny Mexican diner - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food is very good but the checks never seem to add up correctly. Keep a tab on the prices of your food and drinks and make sure they charge you correctly. They've over charged me a handful of times. read more

Wow! Found this place chiefly because the place I wanted to go was closed (and it's on the D-link route). The front of the place makes you feel like you've come to your last option. But it's also kinda cool. Inside are cheap tables, paper napkins and school cafeteria grade silverware. And I think it might seat 20 people. But they have a grill and they have ingredients and that's where all the magic happens. Yum! It's surely not health food but it's soooo tasty! Cheap too. Try it. read more

Best authentic Mexican food I've tasted outside of my mom's kitchen!!! I ordered beef and chicken fajitas for a baby shower and everyone was raving about how delicious the food was. Everyone described it as "comida casera" or "home made food." The customer service is excellent and the owner was sweet enough to help me carry the trays out to my car. I definitely recommend this place for a party or even your daily/weekly taco fix. So good! The only downfall is that you have to feed the meter if you go before 4pm since most parking in that area is metered and monitored often. But it's worth it!!! read more

I love this place....excellent food...quick..right price...friendly people...hole in the wall joint...best food in America comes from hole in the wall joints read more

The food is not too shabby here. Salsas are good and tacos are decent. The best thing about the restaurant are the aguas! The down side is that they do not have chips and salsa, which is a bummer. When you go to a Mexican restaurant that's one of the things you expect to have! read more

The building looks like it was plucked from the barrio and set down on Jefferson. To go to the restrooms you exit the building, go down the alley, walk over some wobbly wooden boards, and there you are. The place has character. Also has very good food. Lots of burrito / taco / torta options. Chili relleno is available every now and then and is very good. Friendly staff. The place holds maybe 25 people. Maybe. I think it's cash only. read more

I have been looking for a good breakfast taco place for a long time in Dallas!!! This place has some pretty good chorizo tacos. It's a really really small place and looks like it would bad, but it's pretty good. Chorizo and egg tacos are soooo good. They have some really good salsa too, nice and spicy. I am definitely coming back for some of these tacos. Service wasn't so good and there are only 6 tables inside but it's delicious read more

El Padrino Dallas - I've had a lot of chorizo tacos in my life and these tacos are up in the top 5. Delicious!! - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Been coming here since I was a kid. Still the best tortas! My favorite is the fajita torta with an horchata.

Tried to call about catering options...person answering the phone didn't speak English...would love to use them, but I need to at least get the ball rolling over the phone! read more

Small place. The tortas de dieta is very good. The tenera meat taste good. It's very Mexican lol, which i love. Good food. And the people who work here are nice. read more

omg omg!!!! i loooooooooooooove this little hole in the wall ! the food is deelish ! tortas,burritos,tacos,etc yum !!!!!!!