El Patio has the best patio (hence the name)... under cover and both heated and cooled for comfort year round. The inside is for sports fans (there has to be 100 TVs!). The food is five stars, and the garlic shrimp is something I dream of (think shrimp scampi but better!). I can't recommend the mucho margarita, but I love happy hour 2for1... and if you go - find SNOOP DOG! read more

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Excellent taste , patio nice , food arrived quickly , service excellent , friendly . Atmosphere calm , hidden treasure off Richmond road. read more

El Patio - Combo meal , hard shell beef taco , chic enchilada and beef burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Everything was delicious the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant. Always clean And well taken care of read more

Nice staff, quick service, food was suboptimal. Ambiance is weird. I think as a Native Californian you get spoiled with authentic Mexican food. The Mexican food in this city tastes more like TexMex. read more

What a FANTASTIC place! A lovely and amazing staff that constantly goes above and beyond every time. I've came here since they have opened and they are one of the best restaurants in Lexington! Another location opened in Paris & I can't wait to see them expand! read more

A friend recommended it and said it was his favorite Mexican spot in town, so my expectations were high and they were totally met. Everything I had was super flavorful, the portions were generous, and the prices were really reasonable. I also loved the outdoor seating area with great vibes, good music, and just an overall fun place to hang out. Will definitely be back! Service was amazing too! read more

Love love this restaurant! Incredible service, outstanding taste . My favorite place ever!

What a great experience! The service was outstanding, the portions were generous, the food (and frozen Margarita) was delicious, the service was excellent, and the restaurant was clean. We'll definitely be back! read more

Excellent food and atmosphere. Decent prices. The place was very busy inside and out. Don't let the parking lot fool that you are in a rough place. The customers and atmosphere is very nice. They have live music on the patio often. They have a large patio and a big potion of it is covered so it's nice out there even if it's raining. We were also very pleased their attentive service even though there many people there and about half of the tables inside and out were full. This is now one of my favorite Mexican spots in town. read more

El Patio - Tostada A La Carte - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Absolutely phenomenal service! Friendly and super quick on everything. You can tell this is a place that cares about your dining experience. Food is just like all the other Mexican restaurants around town which is really good. But the service makes this place stand out. They did a nice job with the patio too. Got the burrito Lexington. If I ordered it again I'd just get the cheese sauce but that's only because that's always my preference read more

El Patio - Burrito Lexington - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food, service, margaritas!!!! We will definitely be back! My daughter tried a new (to her) pork dish and I had fajitas. Great experience. Great Richmond rd secret. read more

I went to this place for lunch. It's hidden behind some other restaurants on Richmond Road. They had wall to wall televisions for sports. The service was super fast. Salsa was amazing. I ordered the spicy burrito and it did not disappoint. Check this place out. read more

Our new go-to Mexican restaurant! I'm not sure how long El Patio has been open, but we just recently discovered it with our friends. First, the patio area is very nice with plenty of seating and a small stage for live music! There was a band that performed while we were there. They seem to be regulars and they were definitely a vibe. The food was very good as well! Timely and delicious! I of course recommend trying their margaritas as they were wonderful. I think we also got a pina colada (many drinks were had lol) which was also great! Finally, the service was wonderful! I highly recommend! read more

El Patio - live music - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great food ! Great Music! Wednesday evening they have free entertainment on the patio. The Fabulous Lazlows will be returning Sept 10th. Show starts at 6pm. read more

I've been trying to get to this restaurant for a while. It did not disappoint! It was not busy, so we were seated immediately. There was a 2 for one lime margarita special that was great! I had rocks the hubby had frozen they were very good. The hubby had the 4 enchilada combo I like the cheese, he liked the beef. I had a la carte Chile releno cheese and it was amazing! The staff was amazing, super friendly and even brought over a competently cup of queso that was great! We will be back! read more

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Everything, the ambience is fabulous The servers are amazing Food is to die for and the margaritas are amazing I give it 10 stars read more

The carne asada is to DIE for !! Would recommend this place anywhere !! Kind of hard to get to, but super worth it.

Unexpected hidden treasure! We found this place on Google Maps and thought the name was cute. With the good reviews, we decided to try it out. We were greeted by pleasant, smiling hosts, and seated immediately. Chips were hot and fresh, and the salsa was fresh and delicious. Our server took our orders promptly, and refilled our drinks throughout our meal. It's a nice, comfortable, home-like ambiance. Everyone was relaxed but efficient. You get the sense that they really enjoy their jobs. Mom got the Burrito Lexington, and she said it was "out of this world". She loved the fresh onions and tomatoes, the medium spiciness of the sauces, and how tender the meat was. I got the chicken chimichanga, and it was excellent. The chicken inside was flavorful and could have been an awesome dish all by itself. The rice was spicy and a great texture, and everything was as it should be. Brandon was great, and all the servers/staff seemed to stop by and check on us. We never felt pressured, just relaxed and like they were making sure we were enjoying everything. For a big dinner for 2 adults, the price was very reasonable (~$40). This was a comfy, delicious meal at a small restaurant that exceeded my expectations. I'll be back in the warmer weather to take advantage of the patio! read more

Best frozen margaritas in town. The service is the best I've had in a long while. You won't wait to need anything since the staff is always coming by to check on things and the waiters don't just take care of their own tables; it seems they know what teamwork means. The food is great. Best enchiladas around. Fajita taco salads are on point. The rest of the food is pretty standard and won't disappoint. If you like the patio atmosphere they have one, with live music at times, which isn't my thing so I like sitting inside. The only thing I would recommend to them is turn down the volume on the TVs inside a bit, but otherwise everything is spectacular. And if you go on a regular the wait staff will remember you, what your preferences are, and are very welcoming. read more

The staff was extremely attentive. We were offered more chips and salsa. The food was really good inside the restaurant and leftover. Service was extremely fast (but we were the only people seated). There are a ton of TVS, so you could definitely catch all lf the sports games. read more

El Patio - Chicken Fajita Quesadilla with Mexican Rice - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I have gotten take out now twice and great both times. The location is tucked in beside the Hispanic market behind chase bank on Richmond road. The service was great the employees genuinely seem happy to have their restaurant. Food is delicious! We will definitely return and come in to eat sometime. It's cute and clean inside. I'd take this over the more expensive Mexican restaurants ( Like Campestre which is a joke and expensive!) absolutely anytime. Very happy with my dinner. read more

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Everything is great! I've been a few times but on this rainy, Jan night was especially great! Our server (something w a G?!) was fantastic: The food was fresh and delicious (my husband got the Fahitas and I got the grilled mushrooms). The 12oz Margaritas are buy 1 get 1 all the time! The location is a bit hidden so put in your GPS :) , read more

Everyone was so friendly, the service was excellent, the food was not only amazing but the presentation was great. Dessert was very good!!! Highly recommend!!!! read more

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El Patio has been getting rave review on Yelp and some other community discussion boards. With Mexican food being my favorite I just had to check them out so we ordered takeout. I love salsa...so if you don't have a good salsa I'm probably going to knock off quite a few points. El Patio has a really good one though! It had just a tiny amount of heat which I quite liked. I was excited to see they had a Choripollo because not many in town do. It was just ok though. Not bad but not near the best I've had. Everything else was really tasty though. Finally, we added on some takeout frozen margaritas as well. They were nice and strong but I thought they were missing something flavor wise. I'll happily go back and do more market research though since the food was so good. read more

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Let me start with the service was awesome!! I didn't catch our servers name, but they did a good job! The food was ehhh. It was ok but not great. We had fajitas and they were hot but kinda mushy. Flavor was just ok. I would go back and try something else, but there are too many other restaurants that are right on the money for these guys to not be! read more

El Patio - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

10/10 everything!! food is great and service is even better!!! the prices are outrageous for the amount of food you get!! would recommend to anyone!! read more

El Patio - Staff is amazing, so kind!! Service was 10/10, the food is amazing. Came here two days in a row now because it's so good!! - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This is a regular stop for us. The food is consistently amazing and the staff is always friendly. The dishes come out quick, hot, and delicious. There are several TV's mounted around the restaurant to watch whatever sporting event you enjoy. This is a great Mexican restaurant!! read more

With all of these great reviews we just had to try El Patio for ourselves. Located off Richmond Rd. in a strip mall behind Chase bank, this Mexican restaurant gets high scores in all the things that matter most. First of all, we were seated quickly and brought chips snd salsa. I think it's important for a Mexican restaurant to have a good salsa, and theirs was really good. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. We never had a long wait for anything we needed. We started with guacamole and the cheese dip, and for our entrees I had the chicken chimichanga and my husband had a chicken dish, the Pollo Guanajuato. The entrees were quite large and very tasty! A great value for your money. We both enjoyed our food and look forward to coming back soon. read more

El Patio - Top: Chicken Chimichanga Bottom: Pollo Guanajuato - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Absolutely my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. The food is great and the service friendly. Love their patio and music on Wednesday evenings. Keep up the good work. read more

I have been here several times and the food is always outstanding. What sets them apart (beside the great food) is the service. They consistently surprise me how attentive they are to everything. If you haven't tried it I definitely recommend it. Best Mexican food in town. read more

The service was amazing, the food was to die for, and we left full and satisfied. This place is a great representation of not judging a book by its cover. read more

I could not have better things to say about our experience! The service was excellent, the patio was lovely, the salsa and cheese dip were amazing and all seven of us LOVED our food. The Burrito Lexington was excellent and could be shared with someone else. This is my new favorite spot in town. read more

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You know what they say... if I could give it ten stars, I would. Oh, I think I just made that up. You know what else I made up? The saying: I've never met a burrito that I couldn't finish. Well, that particular statement no longer rings true. All thanks to El Patio, the home of my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Lexington. The Richmond Road location is definitely hidden, in the former Life Brew location. With it's red walls, and immaculate decor, it's very modern and contemporary. They opened in the midst of the pandemic craziness, four months ago. As we pulled in I noticed the neon sign scrolling the special of the day, the fajitas. Chicken fajitas is what my husband usually orders anyways, so he was ready to order as soon as the sat down. I had to ask the waiter for a recommendation of the best burrito. The burrito deluxe is what our phenomenal waiter recommended, and his definition keyword was "huge". Huge was almost an understatement. To say his recommendation didn't disappoint, is definitely an understatement. The steak inside was phenomenal and the spices were like nowhere else in Lexington. Everything was flavorful without being overly spicy. My husband is a hard one to please and he was impressed from the moment we sat down and his request for homemade salsa was fulfilled to not one, but two house made hot sauces. read more

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Service excellent, very clean eating area and restroom. chicken fajitas was good. Lots of chips and salsa.

I was trying very hard to give this a 5, but I learned from someone if you give a place a 5 that means you will be hard-pressed to find anything better. Their location is a little hard to find, they are behind Shammy car wash which is next to Qdoba. To go through Shammy car wash from behind their building you will drive by their door front. in the back corner behind the International Market. Their sign is not very visible from the main parking area of the shopping plaza. Upon entering warmly greeted, I would say they are very attentive at customer service, I had no problems with drinks running dry, or them making sure there is nothing further they could do for me, and if there were any concerns to please let them know. The place is clean, very modern and clean they have only been open for 5 weeks, It's a slightly different atmosphere than your typical Mexican restaurant and not in a bad way. Where I am being critical is the food came out quickly, hot, and all looked fresh, but and it may be personal preference but I normally expect strips of steak and these were smaller finer pieces and with the oil, they saute in, everything sorta looked the same color. more of a presentation issue. not picture perfect. and steak could use some seasoning I think, the taste got lost in the cooking process somewhere. It was good, don't get me wrong, it was a good value as well, they don't overcharge you for soft drinks. This is a place worth trying! I give it a Recommend rating read more

El Patio - all the trimmings for a Steak Fajita including guacamole and sour cream. - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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We absolutely love this place! The warm chips and their salsa is so yummy! The food is incredible. I had the Chicken Chimichanga and my husband had the Chefs special. They make you feel very welcomed. Keeping your basket of chips full and your drinks filled! I would definitely recommend you give it a try! read more

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Papi's and El Patio, in my opinion sit at the top when it comes to Mexican food in Lexington. Granted I haven't tried every place in Lexington, but I have had many and for my taste it isn't even close. I LOVe El Patio's Chicken Enchiladas with queso blaco over them instead of red sauce. One thing I always want and request is that the enchiladas, wherever I order them are served really hot (temperature wise) and they serve them like that every time and they are great. The chips and salsa are crazy good and the wait staff is absolutely awesome. They take large parties and separate bills, which is a pain I know with crazy accuracy. Never ever have had a bad meal or bad service from staff here. Very highly recommended!! read more

This was my first time visiting El Patio, but definitely will not be my last. I'm not sure how I had never heard of this restaurant before. It's tucked back on Richmond Road. The service was great. Every employee spoke to us as they walked by and checked to make sure we were taken care of. The food tasted incredible. I had the chicken chimichanga with rice. Everything tasted fresh and very flavorful. My husband has a burrito and loved it. read more

El Patio - Chicken chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We got chicken and shrimp fajitas. I added grilled mushrooms to the fajitas. This was so delicious!! Everything had amazing flavor and the smiles on everyone's faces are infectious. The service is top notch! read more

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We have two go-to Mexican spots in town, one has a great features menu and the other one has amazing tacos, tortas and the like. We decided to try something new yesterday, and for what it was, it didn't disappoint. The menu is no different than any of a dozen other Mexican restaurants: queso, nachos, fajitas, queso, chimichangas, etc. That said, the quality and portion size was better than any other standard Mexican restaurants in town. When I'm in the mood, I'll definitely be back, especially for the chile relleno which was probably the best I have ever had. read more

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