Our server was nice but they need to focus and pay attention!! I ordered the Carne asada nachos. As I waited patiently for them to arrive, a party of 2 came in and sat adjacent to us and ordered. To my surprise, they received their order first!! A beautiful plate of Carne asada Nachos!! I could see the chunks of meat from where I was sitting. I thought it was odd because we had arrived there about 10 minutes before they did!! Instantly I knew those nachos should have come to me About 5 minutes later I get a plate of nachos but they have shredded beef I politely sent it back and asked for the order I had asked for. My server apologized and came back with some Nachos but my with barley ANY Carne asada .ind you, this plate is close to $20 At this point, I was so disappointed, I couldn't even eat because my disappointment was too much. The 2 older lady chefs told my server that they could not add more meat. I literally had specks of meat on this dish that I had to dig to find under the toppings. Not what I had seen from the other plate that should have come to me. Instead of making it right, the cooks told my server that I could pick something else from the menu if I didn't like the nachos. Sooo disappointed. I was so excited to eat the nachos I saw given to the other party because they genuinely looked good but because of their error, I was denied that opportunity. Save your time and don't take a chance with customer service like this. read more

Excellent service. Restaurant is amazing indoor ambience. There's even a tile roof inside the eating area , making you feel your in the backyard enjoying a meal. Shrimp Fajitas coming out sizzling, stayed warm through out the entire meal. Carrots and Chips to start off with. Another wonderful dish was the Enchiladas Suizas . Chicken was delicious with the tomatillo green sauce was very tasty . read more

Covid really took a bite out of this restaurant. Before it had a full menu and now they have curbed back. Same dishes made well. It's a good family restaurant, but they stopped trying. After posting this review I received a note from the owner. Wanting to be fair, I'll give the place another try. Maybe they were having an off night. read more

Tried this spot for the first time tonight and it was amazing. Our server provided great service and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

I'd give zero stars if I could .. there's multiple times get food here and it's over prices and always get ripped off. I got a bean & cheese burrito and there's no cheese, and spent $12 for this read more

El Patio - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Wonderful food and wonderful service! Thank you for a delicious meal! The handled our large group with ease and were incredibly helpful.

Authentic, where the locals go. You won't regret it. The nachos could easily be a meal in themselves. Be patient, as your meal is made fresh to order. Don't forget to save room for dessert! read more

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Things are back on track and El Patio is serving the best Mexican dishes in Chula Vista. Try their cheese sauce (it's like a cheesy enchilada sauce, not nacho cheese), on your burrito as well as enchiladas. Delicious! read more

Our server was hustling, but the egg made me sad. + mole was delish + all the staff were very friendly + cafe de olla yummy + cozy interior, pretty lights, good for groups - on the weekend you'll encounter long waits - I'm sure they were just trying get the food out quickly, my sunny side up egg was wildly undercooked and cold to the touch :( Since I love chilaquiles, I would be willing to try again. Most likely on a weekday though read more

El Patio - Mole chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The food here is amazing. We wanted to find something nearby that we've never tired before and El Patio was it. The service was quick and very polite. The portion sizes are great and filling, especially for the price. I love the ambiance inside, cozy and spacious at the same time. We can't wait to come back again. read more

Food is always good, but this is the second time going they were out of chile rellenos. I would think you would always make extra rather than loose a customer. We were regular customers over the years. Guess we will search for another. read more

Very good homemade food! Very nice service. The ambiance is calming. Would come back!

My son went with a friend and they brought me a chicken soup. Rice was good. But the soup was terrible too much chicken. A whole chicken leg and side chicken piece a few carrots. I never eat that caldo de polo like this. Terrible read more

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Had a nice authentic dinner at El Patio. We didn't have reservations but the wait wasn't too bad for a Saturday night. Mexican food in Chula Vista can be semi-authentic so we had high expectations. Food: 3/5: Chips and salsa. Not bad but the salsa was a bit spicy for me and the chips weren't as thin and greasy as I like but they did the trick! 5/5: Famous flying saucer. This was an appetizer but it was huge and filling. I got it as my entree and I was stuffed. The chicken, beans and the super crispy fried four tortilla was enough to have me coming back again. 5/5: Cheese enchiladas. Flavorful. Everyone tore them up. 5/5: Wet Chicken enchiladas. Hubby grubbed. 1/5: Horchata. No cinnamon! Was bland and tasted like mildly sweetened milk 0/5: Shirley Temples. This drink just goes with Mexican food but they didn't have them! Boooo Service was great! Facility was clean. Parking was free! We left full and satisfied and will come back again. read more

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What an amazing experience from the meal to the attentive service. Complimentary chips and salsa: ok, so the chips and salsa need improvement, but they were free, decent overall, and I promise you this review gets better =) The chips were crispy but not warm, and they needed salt. The red salsa wasn't spicy and was lightly flavored, yet I still couldn't stop eating these, 3/5 stars. You must request for the spicy (green) salsa. It's a liquefied salsa with spice that creeps in your mouth but not your exit =) 2.5/5 stars Add both the red and green salsas to enhance the flavor and spice, 3.5/5 stars. Tampiqueña carne asada ($21.99): each ingredient worked harmoniously to create an outstanding dish, 10/10 stars! The carne asada was tender and well-seasoned, while the citrus and cilantro flavors came through. The cheese enchilada was included. It was not spicy, but it was flavorful and addictive. This did not have the traditional bitter sauce, but instead, it was full-bodied with extra garlic and onion flavors. Last but not least are the side items. The beans were creamy, well-seasoned, and the best I've had because of the enchilada sauce. The Spanish rice was fluffy and well-seasoned from the tomato sauce, cumin, onions, and chicken broth. Shredded chicken sopes: I was able to sample my friend's order, and this was decent. However, I prefer pollo asado, carne asada, or canitas as the protein for more condensation and flavor, 3/5 stars. Although my friend has indicated their preparation of sopes is exactly what her heart desired. Onto the superb service from our server, Gerardo. Upon entering the restaurant, we were immediately greeted and seated. Shortly after, we've received the menus, and our drink orders were taken. He had made sure that our drinks and chips were topped off without us asking. His efforts do not go unnoticed, as he was focused on catering to all of our needs for an excellent dinner. Simplicity, attention to detail, and inviting are what come to mind for the food, decor, and service here. Two of my friends were spot on to recommend this gem! read more

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I've lived in the area for almost my entire life and never knew of this place! Excellent food, drinks, and customer service. The prices are very fair. This may now be my favorite Mexican restaurant. Complimentary chips and salsa. And when we were running low on chips, the server refilled it without us even asking! WOW, I've never had that happen and it made me so happy. The margaritas and micheladas are delicious. They come with the chamoy candy rim. The margaritas have the same creamy/icy texture (so not like a slurpee) as my favorite taco spot in Tijuana. I ordered 2 apps as my meal, queso fundido and fiesta flautas. I enjoyed both and they were the perfect size. I would've liked the queso to be a bit more cheesy/melted down, but the chorizo was perfect. The actual entrees come in large portions and can be shared between 2 people. I can't wait to be back!! read more

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The inside and outside are decorated very nicely! They started us off with warm chips and salsa right off the bat and our drinks were brought to us very quickly. read more

My partner and I have been going to place for the last year. The staff are super friendly to us every time we come. The ambience is warm and comforting. The food is good and never disappointing. I'm a fan of their MOLE dishes, whether it be chilaquiles de mole in the morning, or enchiladas de mole in the evening. It's my go to comfort dish. Highly recommend for folks who are in the area, to check this place out. read more

El Patio - Indoor seating area. - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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New to SD and now a local. First time experience here. Made reservations and was seated right away! Excellent customer service! Food came fast and hot! Authentic delicious food! Mole enchiladas were my absolute favorite! Didn't take pictures of all the food. Will definitely be a regular and return. read more

El Patio - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Went with the menudo with corn tortillas this am. Wife had red chilaquiles which co.e with beans and egg and were quite good. I love great refried beans and El Patio perhaps has the best I've tasted anywhere. As always a nice crowd on Saturday and service was attentive. You can't go wrong with really any of their plates- sopes, burritos, enchilada and specials. They have tongue which is incredibly popular and sells out. Ask for their yummy carrots as they don't bring them out automatically read more

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Great service Great flavor The price is great as well I will highly recommend this restaurant read more

Great atmosphere, service is incredible, and the food is amazing. I'm definitely coming back real soon read more

El Patio - Grill Fish with Rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This is like the 6th time here and they never disappoint! Parking is ok and the staff is always great! read more

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Food is amazing!!! This restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who made sure we were taken care of right away. The food was absolutely delicious--everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The tacos were perfectly seasoned, the salsa had just the right amount of kick, and the portions were generous. read more

This place reminded me of a Mexican restaurant back in the day down here in LA that I used to love going to with my parents. It had the same old-school vibe that I haven't felt in quite some time. I ordered the guacamole as well as the steak Ranchetta (I hope I remember the name as correctly as possible) and give it a solid 4.5 out of five stars. The flavor was delicious even though I like my food on the saltier side. Gerardo, the waiter, was attentive and welcoming. I probably bring my family down here if ever in Chula Vista again. read more

Very good authentic chicken mole, which consisted of a boneless and skinless chicken breast and a drumstick served with rice and beans, tortillas and complimentary chips and salsa. All made on premises. Recommended read more

El Patio - Chicken mole - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Martha was an amazing sever! Such a sweet heart with great energy! Food and ambiance is amazing!

Delicious Caldo de Res! Hit the spot....Service was excellent and I love the ambiance. Highly recommend. read more

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El patio had good food and good service. Fair prices and nice ambiance. I'd recommend!

Food, service and atmosphere were all great. Had a very nice lunch with cocktails. Large enough portions for take home boxes of lunch for the next day. Would return read more

AMAZING!! I don't even know where to start.. one of the best Mexican food restaurants I've ever had in my life. The chips and salsa were so fresh just to start off. The restaurant owner came to check on us frequently and was so kind. The ambiance was absolutely stunning with paintings and lights etc. We got the Enchiladas Suizas (chicken enchiladas) and Enchiladas Oh So Good (shredded beef enchiladas). I was speechless by the homemade green tomatillo sauce and everything about the chicken enchiladas. I also got the Chamango margarita (mango, chamoy, tajin, agave azul and tangy rim). Run don't walk to this God sent restaurant. read more

El Patio - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great food. And customer service. Family owned and operated for many years It gets crowded so be patient but worth the wait. read more

Posole its so good ! The staff is also very friendly . All the food was very delicious very recommended it :) 10/10 read more

El Patio - Posole - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The food was delicious. The waiters were very attentive, the food was out very fast. The appetizer salsa tasted amazing and the ambiance was beautiful. read more

This is the BEST Mexican home made food!! 5 stars everything is delicious great awesome customer service!! I been coming here since I was little and it's as delicious like always!! recommended read more

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amazing service excellent customer service. I love my food it was amazing over. I had a good time.

Great food, great atmosphere and very nice staff! Husband had the mole and loved it, I had the chimichanga. Definitely recommend!

We ordered the famous burrito and enchiladas oh so good but noticed meat was bland. Rice and beans were good though. Cafe de olla was great as well. Service is amazing and the ambiance is calming and fits the theme. read more

El Patio - The Famous burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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This is one of those staples in Chula Vista. It has been on Broadway for years and serves the most authentic and delicious real Mexican food in San Diego. This has not been watered down nor Americanized to suit the multitudes. It simply gives you good down home meals at an affordable price and great service. If you haven't been you really need to try this place whether its the Machaca Plates, Enchilada plate or the Costillitas Tatemadas, you will never go wrong. So i would ask that you please give this Family owned business a try and you wont be disappointed and bte try their Tia Juana margaritas with the flavor of your choice, with tajin and chamoy and you wont be disappointed read more

Great food we came on a Friday night with 9 people. They were very accommodating and had fast and friendly service. The carnitas plate and white fish plate are highly recommended from me. read more