Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    El Patio

    3.9 (49 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

    El Patio Photos

    Business Info

    EL PATIO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like El Patio

    Recommended Reviews - El Patio

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Good salsa
    Uriia H.

    Simple, good Mexican food. I ordered take out while in town for work. Tacos were good but shells got soggy..probably poor packaging. Rice n beans had good flavor. Their menu is pretty extensive. Couldn't find the combo plate I wanted so one of the servers assisted me with ordering. Ample parking in front. Very reasonably priced. I don't typically get dessert but he talked me into getting the sopapilla..it was delightful.

    Chimichanga
    Grant B.

    Seated immediately upon entering though it was after the lunch rush. Colorful & roomy seating on both sides of the restaurant for a festive & comfortable feel. Service was as good as it gets being immediate & timely for the entire meal, very congenial & kind. Meal was hot, fresh & delicious. This Mexican food keeps the main thing, the main thing! I would return. With traffic sometimes missing the option off I-49 as they head east into the main city of Natchitoches, they should turn west a couple of hundred feet & feel good about this choice overall to dine. Unfortunately some of the competing mainstays of town are losing customers due to inconsistent quality to places like El Patio and my family is going to move our business here for the foreseeable future. I think if your family tries them out, you'll likely do the same. It's worth it & if they sharpen their professional edges & stay consistent with their excellence in food & service, they could stay the #1 Mexican option in town for a long time. Negatives: first basket of chips were cold, fajitas should have more corn tortillas without being charged extra, employee at host stand when entering didn't even look up to greet our party & was on his phone. If he was off the clock, he shouldn't be publicly viewable to prevent poor business image.

    Fiesta Dinner Special
    Elizabeth N.

    We stopped here for dinner on our road trip from New Orleans to Dallas. It's a nice restaurant near a highway exit. Right away they bought out the a big portion of freshly made salsa and chips. Husband got Natchitoches Special and I got Fiesta Dinner Special; both portion was huge. I took half of my food to go for leftover for lunch the next day. For what we paid for, it was a great deal. The server was Miguel was very friendly, attentive, took our order quickly and food came out right away. My kids ordered from the kids menu and the older got burrito...good portion size and he liked as he ate all of it. The younger one got nacho or chip with cheese...I didn't take a picture but it wasn't what he expected and he didn't eat much of it. Mexican music playing a little loudly in the background and plenty of parking. Would recommend and will come back if/when I am in the area.

    Beef burrito
    D C.

    This little gem is right now the interstate ( .2 mile). The chip were so fresh & taste. We ordered the burrito & chimichanga. Both entrees were delicious. The staff was friendly & service was quick. If you are passing through & want a quick but delicious you should get this place a try.

    Craig L.

    If you're traveling I-49, this is your exit for food, gas, biological break, etc., as there is not much before or after an hourlong drive in either direction. That being said, unless you're satisfied with fast food, you could opt for some good food fast. Not a gourmet restaurant, but you will get some good Mexican fare at very reasonable prices. Salsa is excellent, portions generous, and the margaritas quite tasty and cold if you have the fortune of not being the DD. Wait staff could be a little more engaged and enthusiastic, but were adequate.

    Guest Check

    Looking for a place to get tacos and a burrito. The tacos weren't to bad. But the burrito was soggy from the outside. Chips were warm but stale. And the salsa wasn't to bad if you like Pace picante sauce. The manager's Victor Padrón and Jorge Pineda were very encouraging to have me write a review, when I asked questions about certain prices, as the website shows one price and in person is a different price. Leaving a copy of my receipt.

    Flan
    Elida V.

    Their food is amazing the staff is super friendly. The restaurant looks more like an art gallery with all the art. So much beautiful details. I'll definitely come back when I come here do to work it's a must try! Yummy!

    Start you off right. Really hot sauce upon request. Menu is huge.

    See all

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Timothy D.
    203
    65
    17

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Food was good. I liked the tamales, salsa and chips were fresh. Didn't have to wait long. He brought it out to the car.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    The waiter was very polite, but the food was terrible! I had to go outside to get rid of the smell

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Will J.
    27
    25
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Ask the Community - El Patio

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    El Patio - mexican - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...