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    El Patio La Quinta

    3.9 (249 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sabrina R.

    Variety of food choices and drinks. Ambiance is great beautiful decor and great family business. Food amazing and excellent service

    Beans and sides
    Anna F.

    I came for brunch with my friends. This was my first time at this location. The food and the employees were great! I kinda wish the chairs were a little more comfortable but overall I had a great experience. I will definitely be back!

    Adlemi H.

    Delicious Mexican food! The restaurant is so pretty and their dishes are delicious. Pictured: - Chiles Gueros - Camarones - Homemade Corn Cake

    Barb B.

    We stumbled upon this place based on Google's reviews. I should've came here to check first, but I couldn't get access to Internet for some reason I ordered the Carne Asada, the plate, which was just OK probably a 2/5. They give free chips and salsa, which is nice, but the salsa wasn't very spicy My colleague ordered a chicken dish that had some sort of sauce and she said it was excellent so I feel like I got the wrong dish. But I would definitely be down to try something else. It is very aesthetically appealing on the inside and cute so I would try it for that reason. They had a decent crowd and service was good. No complaint

    Guava margaritas
    Shannon B.

    Stopped by El Patio for cocktails and had the most refreshing guava margarita and Mexican Candy Shop -- you can truly taste the fresh-pressed juices. I also love that they carry Squirt (my all-time favorite soda, and so hard to find!). Although we didn't eat this visit, we've dined here many times and their TACOLGADO. (barbacoa and cheese with red tomatillo sauce, clipped up with clothespins) is a must-try signature dish. The ambiance is always warm, family-oriented, and welcoming. You can tell it's a family-owned business that takes pride in what they do. Great food, delicious margaritas, and genuinely kind people -- definitely worth every dollar. Highly recommend!

    Mojarra Frita
    Michelle V.

    We love El Patio and always forget to post our food! We usually come for breakfast but finally made it for dinner. We tried the Mojarra Frita for the first time and it did not disappoint. Per usual the service was amazing and great food and drinks. They also have a spicy habanero side sauce and a few others you can ask for if you like spicy like I do. Love the ambiance and cute decor, always a fun vibe and good music too!

    Beautiful ambience.
    Brigitte C.

    The restaurant is absolutely stunning, beautifully decorated and well kept. Went with a friend and we were treated with a welcoming smile. We were seated and treated to drinks immediately. Fast service and delicious made to order dishes. Highly recommended.

    My wife and I were excited to try El Patio for the first time after hearing about it for years. We always like to judge a place for ourselves instead of relying on reviews, so we went in with an open mind. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the start. The restaurant was extremely hot due to what we were told were A/C issues, so we were seated in a back room. While we appreciated the effort, that room was just as uncomfortable because the swamp cooler made it feel humid and sticky. The one bright spot was the hostess. She was incredibly kind and welcoming, bringing us water along with complimentary chips and salsa while we waited. She was the only part of our visit that left a positive impression. Sadly, the food didn't help. The chips were stale and completely lacked seasoning, and the salsa tasted like watered-down tomato sauce with no flavor or spice. After looking over the menu, we sat for an additional 18 minutes without a single person coming to our table. No one greeted us, took a drink order, or even acknowledged we were there. Meanwhile, there appeared to be plenty of staff on the floor, including four women behind the bar laughing and chatting (I'll assume they were servers). Whether they were on break or not, it left a poor impression while guests were sitting unattended. After waiting nearly 20 minutes without any service, we decided to get up and leave. Not one employee acknowledged us or apologized as we walked out. I'd heard mixed reviews about El Patio over the years, but I always prefer to form my own opinion. Unfortunately, this visit confirmed many of the criticisms I'd heard. There are too many great Mexican restaurants in the area that value their customers' time and provide a much better dining experience. Based on our experience, I can't recommend El Patio.

    Fish Burrito
    Mary Anne O.

    We had the most amazing meals at El Patio La Quinta! From breakfast on Valentine's Day of Chilequilles and Chile Verde with the best coffee to lunch to close out our weekend. Service was prompt and courteous ... just a great finish to our superb meals. The Salsa is authentic, the drinks delicious, and the meals amazing.

    Taquitos Dorados

    The food tasted great, service was top notch and the presentation was a happy surprise. Loved it! Will be back.

    chile verde: pork ribs, green sauce, side beans, potatoes + tortillas = 18.00
    Trung N.

    I've always wanted to try El Patio is Palm Springs, however, the no reservations is a slight deterrent. Luckily for me! (and for you), El Patio La Quinta accepts rests via Opentable. We had Saturday brunch here. While it was relatively quiet inside, the patio was packed despite it being windy. People are brave here. For brunch, I misread and ordered the enfrijoladas ($16.00). The enfrijoladas come with three tortillas stuffed with chorizo + queso panela simmered in their homemade bean sauce. These were good! Or at least the insides were. The bean sauce was a bit overpowering. So unless you love beans, I'd suggest ordering the breakfast enchiladas instead. Besides that, their breakfast offerings are Mexican inspired with plenty of options to choose from. Everything else we ordered was very good. I especially liked their shrimp (your choice of protein) nachos ($18.00). They're topped with beans, melted cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole. Their in-house tortilla chips are fire, so the base of the nachos is already solid. Their nachos are topped with so many pieces of shrimp that you could literally eat one with every single bite. The El Patio menu is expansive and their hospitality is top tier. Not bad for a lil ole place in a giant strip mall.

    Tacolgado
    Tina R.

    What a great place! We went here on a Sunday night, as a party of 10. The place is so cute! Beautifully decorated and the service was wonderful! The food was fantastic and I wish we had one near our house! We were on a weekend getaway with another family and just stumbled upon this great restaurant. If you are in the area, eat here! Kids loved it, as well as the adults in our group. Please open one in Los Angeles area!!!

    Lobby area
    Jennifer P.

    Loved this place! The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating from the moment we walked in. The food was really good. Classic Mexican dishes done well , big portions and definitely hit the spot. But the ambiance was what really stood out to me. The decor was so cute, fun, and totally IG worthy. Such a great vibe overall. Would definitely come back!

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