Amazing food and reasonably priced! Fast service when you order online as well! Highly recommend

We met some friends for lunch at 12:30pm on a Sunday. There was only one other customer in the restaurant when we arrived and only two others the whole time we were there. The decor is not typical of most Mexican restaurants and is very pleasant, light and bright. And the service was very good. The menu is very basic and much more limited than most Mexican restaurants. There is a nice variety of options but, for example, there were no chimichangas on the menu. Three of use ordered 3 different burritos - one steak, one carnitas and one (the El Padrino) with curizo and carnitas. All were huge but we soon discovered that, in addition to the meat, all of them had a large amount of refried beans or bean paste in them. There was no beans or rice on the side, everything was in the burrito. Two of the three were also on the spicy side. The food was good - not great. Service was very good. Prices were reasonable. read more

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What a great little authentic Mexican hidden gem. We were hungry for Mexican and try to authentic options that are not Americanized. This is a great alternative. Did not have all the Chachki decorations and the "cheesecake menu." We really liked that! Food was good. I ordered the Chori-pollo and it is one of the best I have had in CBus. Service was very good for the one person running the whole dining room. I will definitely be back and look forward to trying their breakfast one day. read more

El Padrino Mexican Restaurant - Chori-pollo - Mexican Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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Went for the first time this week! Early lunch with my bestie and we were the first ones in. Welcomed in by the super friendly hostess-server Renee, chose our spot, got the lowdown on the menu and some solid recommendations. The space is a good size full of natural light and has pretty art on the walls. Simple and very clean. Note that the bench/banquette seats are super squishy! I'm very short and I sank down too low to be comfortable so I had to switch to a chair. The menu isn't huge, but the options are solid. We both went for burritos and man were we happy! Bestie got the El Padrino (chorizo and maybe chicken? I can't remember) and she loved it. I got steak but with salsa verde instead of rojo. Seriously so good! The menu isn't the cheapest, but I can vouch for the burritos being a great value (~$16 each) but they're knife-and-fork huge. We could only eat half! Can also vouch for it reheating really well! The chips are really good, as is the house salsa (super mild like a blended pico). Now I love some spicy so I asked if they had a salsa picante. Renee brought me a container of their house hot sauce to add into another dish of the salsa and that was the move! No muy picante pero muy bueno! read more

El Padrino Mexican Restaurant - El padrino burrito - Mexican Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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We live around the corner and stopped in for lunch after hearing good things! The meal was delicious and the owner came out to chat with us as well! Everything was made with care and great flavors, very fresh. We will be back for many future visits!!!!!! read more

We were met by the owner when we walked in for brunch. He was very friendly and polite. The restaurant had ample seating and had plenty of natural lighting. We were the only people in at that time in the morning so we had our choice of seating. The owner took our drink order and later brought out coffee after informing us that he was making a fresh batch. Three out of four people in our group had the breakfast chilaquiles (not included in the pictures) and I had the chorizo queso burrito (called Chori queso burrito on their brunch menu). The food came out quickly after ordering. The food was well seasoned and big enough portions to have ample leftovers. The owner stopped by several times to make sure we had what we needed and talked to us about some of the items in the restaurant. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall so there is ample parking and easy to get to. The reason I didn't give a 5 star review is that the cook was just walking in the door shortly after we arrived. I'm not sure if someone was just running late or someone called in sick. I didn't get the impression that this was a normal occurrence. I will definitely be back here to try lunch or dinner. read more

El Padrino Mexican Restaurant - Chori queso burrito - Mexican Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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Found a good Mexican restaurant in Westerville .Good food clean restaurant and excellent service First time here but will be back Enjoyed my meal! Had the chicken fajitas . read more

Amazingly delicious food. The carnitas fajitas was fantastic. I wish I could eat here at least once a week (I'm traveling and ate here three times in four days!). Con mucho gusto!! read more

First visit, excellent customer service when I entered the restaurant. I ordered the shrimp enchilada Verde. My meal was very delicious. There were plenty of shrimp in the enchilada. The only problem, most of the shrimp were not completely done. My first bite, the shrimp was not done. I bit into another shrimp... same thing. I went through both enchiladas to see if any shrimp were tender--there were a few. I decided to heat up the remainder of the shrimp. Once done, the enchilada was perfect. I hate that I had to tear open my enchilada to get out the shrimps, but the main thing, the taste was delicious. I think I will just stick with the chicken items. read more

What a hidden gem of Mexican Restaurants! We were looking for a tasty brunch place and we came across El Padrino. A combo of Mexican and breakfast was something we didn't know we were looking for. Service was great from what I assumed was the owner. Food was full of flavors and portions were perfect. I also asked for the homemade hot sauce which was not only hot but also had depth with spices. This is a much check out if you have a hankering for breakfast/brunch thats a set outside your usual breakfast joints of pancakes and eggs. We will need to come back and check out dinner. Their tacos looked amazing. I had food evny from the table next to us. read more

We loved the atmosphere and the service. The chips were warm and the different levels of spice requested for salsa very nice. The drinks were fun with lights, smoke from dry ice and fruit garnish. I had the shrimp diablo and my friend had the seafood platter. The shrimp was good but the seafood platter was excellent. Will definitely return. read more

I saw that a newer restaurant had opened nearby and was going to check it out. It's a Mexican style restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. I ordered the El Padrino Omelet which has ham, sausage, bacon, chorizo , cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese . It also came with Fried Potatoes and toast. The omelet was cooked to perfection and it had a ton of flavor in it. The Fried Potatoes were freshly made with the skin still on them, these aren't the greasy type. They were PERFECTLY made and delicious. The owner is off the chart!! He spent quite a bit of time giving me a tour of the restaurant and kitchen. It was all a first class operation. He did a fantastic job of decorating the inside with phenomenal painted pictures. If you get the opportunity, come check it out. read more

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I ordered the carne asada with rice, beans, and a fresh salad, along with an horchata to drink. The flavors were delicious, and the portions were generous definitely worth it. Everything was well-prepared and satisfying read more

El Padrino Mexican Restaurant - The carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Wouldn't go back. I was super excited to have found a Mexican place close to home that served breakfast burritos. Coming from California it's been hard to find a good one. I had to pay extra for beans to be included, which kind of seems like the norm out here. But when I asked for salsa ( a standard when ordering ANY Mexican food) it cost $1 for a small container...which blew my mind. I'm happy to pay for extra items but salsa? After already paying $40 for two breakfast burritos? Kind of ridiculous to me. Also, the burrito really wasn't very great. Maybe they have other good items but after that sub par over priced burrito I would not go back. The place was completely empty which should have told me something. I will continue to go to Taqueria El Girasol and Taqueria Guadalajara read more

Interesting place. I find most Mexican places are very similar in food. This one isn't. Very nice atmosphere and clean. Can't say I love it (has a sour like spice) but I didn't dislike it. Needs a lunch special menu Will try a different dish next time. read more

Great food all around. I had the shrimp tacos, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly with a really tasty cilantro sauce. Even the chips stood out--whatever they put on them is seriously delicious. read more

What was initially a chance discovery has grown to a wonderful weekly dining experience for my family. What we discovered is that this quaint little beautifully designed restaurant with a warm and inviting decor served up more than authentic Mexican food but served up family. Mynor, the owner and head chef, has passionately honed his culinary art over the last 35 years in the industry. His passion for his restaurant is palpable. After providing us with a tasteful meal he invited us for a tour of the kitchen to show us how the meal was prepared. Such a delight. Mynor provided my family a unique experience. He served culture and history. So if you want just great food go to El Padrino. But if you want great food that not only fills your stomach but will also lifts your soul ... Run don't walk. :) read more

First time trying El Padrino. I met the co-owner (the wife) while shopping at her other job. She told me her husband was a chef with a large hotel chain and that they are from Guatemala, which has similar food to Mexico (not as spicy hot, which is interesting). I told we would try it. My enchiladas verdes (steak) was excellent. The verdes sauce was bright, garlicky and delicious over the tender steak wrapped in corn tortillas. One of the surprises was how good the spanish rice and refried beans were. Most place service these and it's clear the beans are out of a can and the rice seasoning is from a packet. Not here. The rice was fluffy and had an unusual taste, like maybe allspice? Just lovely. And the beans were not a tight blob as usual, but light and fresh tasting. A definite step up. The server was great, even being so busy. A+++ We will be back. read more

Found this restaurant by searching for chilaquiles in Westerville. I called ahead to confirm how long they served breakfast & was happy to learn the breakfast menu ran until 1pm!! The chilaquiles (pictured) were so yummy my husband liked his shrimp tacos & my baby loved her rice & beans. The lady at the front was so friendly & owner even came out to meet us! We will definitely be back again! read more

El Padrino Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Very quaint place with fresh food. I got nachos and they were some of the best nachos I ever had. My friend had the chorizo tacos and they were very moist with lots of meat. It was a small menu. I will definitely be back to try something different. It states all meals are made from scratch and you can definitely taste that. read more

I ordered the steak burrito, and it was large and tasty! The restaurant was clean, and I appreciated that the music wasn't too loud. We received excellent service from friendly staff. read more

El Padrino Mexican Restaurant - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Enchiladas verde with large pieces of chicken. Came with rice and beans and was delicious. I didn't know this was right here but will definitely go back to try other options. read more

The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. I ordered the taco salad with steak, so good. Service was excellent as our waitress was quick and friendly. I will definitely return, maybe even make it a usual spot! read more

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I ate here with my family several weeks ago, and while it may be hidden away in Westerville, it is definitely worth a visit! The food was delicious, fresh and quickly delivered correctly. We had the privilege to meet the owner, and he is a very down to earth, genuinely pleasant guy. Highly recommend giving the place a try! read more

Tried their breakfast. Had the huevos rancheros. Pretty tasty nice crisp shell with a good sauce. Ordered a sausage link and got one for $3. Little pricey. read more

Highly recommend. Breakfast was crazy good. Sorry for no pics. Would definitely come again.

Very good food and friendly service. Red sauce is tasty! The chicken fajitas are fantastic. Highly recommended!

Visited for a late breakfast and tried the El Padrino burrito. Quite large and came with a generous quantity of chorizo. Very friendly staff (seems to be a kind of "mom & pop" place). I will definitely return. read more

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The El Padrino burrito was fantastic. It was a pick up order. Got to the restaurant later than I expected, but when I got home, the food was still very hot which I loved. The burrito was huge but I did get extra rice, but still, I could only eat half and will eat the rest for dinner. Can't wait to try their breakfast menu. read more

Excellent food! I was visiting from Indianapolis and was invited to this lovely restaurant. The server was delightful and helped explain the menu choices. The food was absolutely delicious and the huge potions provided plenty of left overs for later. If you want authentic Mexican food, do yourself a favor and go to El Padrino! read more

Nice relaxing quiet dinner. Food was delicious. Very pleasant. I recommend El Padrini.

What a welcoming staff we experienced at this New Mexican restaurant. Stoped in for a quick lunch and was not disappointed. Small, menu, but everything we ordered was a generous size and tasty. read more

Service was great, food came out super quick even with a larger party. Food was good and they have a nice array of breakfast options!

Great service, great food. Will was our server, very nice, attentive. Give this local restaurant a go!

A small startup with delicious, authentic food. Great service. The owner was very appreciative of my service.

The food was amazing, the service friendly and a nice modern environment. The chicken nachos were delicious.

Such a great environment, really nice people, definitely recommend the carnitas quesadillas. Definitely coming here again. I would even call it a local gem. read more

my wife and I had a fantastic meal at El Padrino in Westerville. My burrito was full of chicken and was very flavorful. all the ingredients were fresh. the restaurant was clean and the owner was very personable. great experience. highly recommend this Mexican restaurant. read more