The ambiance keeps elevating. Tonight, my son and I noticed a huge picture of a pick up truck full of green plantains. It was huge but beautiful. The lighting is just right. As far as the service, they are all friendly and attentive. We ordered cheeseburger and bacon egg with cheese empanada tacos and the chicharrón de pollo with Moro . The empanada tacos are split down the middle and stuffed with fried cheese, sweet plantain and lettuce topped with special sauces: green and pink. But the BEC one comes with a special sauce that sweet. The highlight of the chicharrón plate is the salad. The dressing is so good and simple. I love it! There's notes of lime and vinegar. It only comes with the plates. Oh, I also tasted the cheeseburger empanada. The thang was filled to the rim and fried to perfection! I also had the new dessert. And I loved it. It was served cold with layers of vanilla cake, cool whip, thinly sliced strawberries and apples. It was fresh and light served in a perfect amount. Oh, there was also a bit of jam in there. It was good! Hands down better than the birthday cake empanada. read more

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I visited on a late Saturday afternoon and almost turned right back around due to the initial smell, which is reminiscent of a damp mop or clothing that you didn't dry completely, but you put them in the drawer anyway! The lackluster ambiance was also nearly a dealbreaker! Also, the restrooms also clearly needed more attention, a lil dirty and lil smelly. However, I decided to take a chance, and I'm glad I did. The food was surprisingly impressive. My partner loved the chicharrón de pollo with tostones and the chicken empanada taco. I opted for the baked chicken with rice and beans and the pernil empanada taco, both of which were delicious. The empanada tacos were easily the highlight of the meal. We paired everything with passion fruit margaritas that hit the spot. Despite the environment, the service was excellent, our server was attentive and very helpful. I'd come back for those empanada tacos alone if I am in the area. read more

This is my go too spot !!!! Excellent food, outstanding service, and a great atmosphere! The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The empanada tacos are my favorite--they're absolutely delicious--and the signature drinks are great. This is my go-to spot whenever I'm craving authentic Dominican food. And Juana is the best bartender--she's friendly, attentive, and always makes every visit even better. Highly recommend 159 by El Patio. I'll definitely be back! read more

El Patio Truck - Caution!!!!!!!!! Once you buy it you hooked !!!!! - Dominican Near Me - Mount Vernon , New York

I love this place. The food is consistently good. Every time I travel from south NJ to that area I have to stop there. Their chícharron de pollo is amazing and all the juices I've tried are so good. read more

The experience, my friends and I had was not great. We waited 30 minutes to receive our drinks. The empanadas were delicious even though it was not served hot. The service there was terrible. We had to keep reminding them about our order and we didn't receive our juices while we waited on our alcohol beverages people that came in after us got their drinks before us. I feel like they were more attentive to the Hispanic community I do not recommend. Also, when I did ask to speak to a manager, they stated that there was no manager on duty, but it would make sense Seeing how the restaurant was poorly managed that day. read more

Visiting Cross County Mall and to my surprise my favorite food truck was there. I honestly haven't had this since last year. Had to order our usual 4 pernil tacos, tostones extra sauce with 2 chinos. My order is made fresh and staff is incredible. Definitely a lot of love in the food. I was so messy eating it but that's what happened when it's sooo good... Got a nice table to sit down right next to the truck. read more

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This truck was stationed at Croton Point Park. I purchased an empanada taco (pernil - shredded pork) from them. It was delicious. It was worth waiting on line for half an hour. read more

Made me wait 30 minutes for a small order, horrible customer service. They're just hiring anybody here behind the counter. The lady behind the counter was acting like she was the customer. read more

I found this place via social media, so their marketing strategies are working to engage their customers. I decided to drive and order take out. The menu is simple which minimizes feeling overwhelmed when deciding what to order. The location is easy to find, however, parking is not. I recommend taking time to search for parking if you drive. Spicy Chicken Empanada Taco - I could taste every ingredient and I'm sad I didn't order another one. Chicharron De Pollo and Tostones - very good flavor! El Patio Passion Fruit Juice - so fresh and delicious OMG We didn't feel overly full and the food sat well in our stomachs which means their products are fresh! I recommend this business to everyone! read more

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Hello Fellow Yelpers! The El Patio Truck now has a brick and mortar spot. The food is still yummy. The ambiance in the restaurant is beautiful. Here's the address: 159 Gramatan Ave, Mt Vernon, NY 10550 The service was prompt and polite, I ordered ahead and everything was correct, I was grateful for that lol. I strongly recommend el patio because the food is delicious and totally worth the calories. read more

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Everything in my previous review still stands, but I'm super excited to discover that El Patio Truck has upgraded to an actual storefront location on Gramatan Avenue, just a block from the alleyway their original truck was parked. They're currently in a soft opening phase, only doing takeout, but they've got a great big dining room and bar in their new spot, and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Everybody here is so nice, and the food had quickly become my favorite "fast food" meal in Mount Vernon... so I really wish them the best! read more

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Found this place because of Tiktok and decided to head there the day after we saw the video because it's like 3 blocks away from my home and I had never even heard about it. Loved the set up, we were sad we saw this in the cold and not a few months before because the ambiance and the patio itself were pretty awesome. Hopefully they'll be there next summer so that we can actually eat in the patio. Loved having this Dominican food truck near us. Food was excellent, just like our delicious Dominican food back in our homeland. The chicken was extremely flavorful, very tender and very very juicy to be fried, it was perfect. The rice (moro) was delicious, the *empanada tacos* were above and beyond!!!! The portions are pretty big, we ordered a bunch of food thinking it wasn't gonna be enough, and ended having lunch and dinner out of El Patio food. The variety of plates and combinations was great as well. We will DEFINITELY be back when we crave some Dominican fried chicken. Don't be afraid of the line!!!! It's worth it, specially if you haven't had Dominican food. I would encourage people to try the moro and the tostones, if they have never had them!! My mom was visiting and wanted to try this place too, she killed the moro before anything else on her plate, it was very very very good and tasty. read more

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Happened to come this place on social media and decided to try it out. It is a good truck but they are parked between 2 businesses and they have an outside seating area (a patio). Menu is basic but they have really good things. Decided to try their chicharrón the pollo with tostones and another Oder with sweet plantains. Omg this was so good. The tostones were really well seasoned and the chicken was so crispy and fresh. Also ordered a cheese empanada and a pernil empanada. And to drink ordered the passion fruit juice. Loved the presentation, really good portions and food was well made. Will de dítelo come back for more. read more

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Everything about this place is beautiful ! The service is impeccable as well as the whole experience!

Top of the mount on this one. The food was hot and the chicken excellently marinated , perfectly cooked and tender. The tostones were hot and not greasy. And the delivery guy was fast and polite. read more

The spicy empanada taco is a must have. My 1st time and will not be my last time dining

Not bad, cool concept. Food truck that stops at different locations on different days. The schedule is on their instagram page. You can order online and pick it up or order at the spot. Food was pretty good. read more

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A hidden gem in Westchester, NY. El Patio, is going places...literally. This Food Truck, based in Mt. Vernon, is serving up flavorful Dominican Cuisine. Featured are two staples; the Empanada Tacos and the Chicharron de Pollo. Psst...be sure to get the Chin Chin sauce. I also go two additional Empanadas and the Tostones to try...washed it down with their natural El Patio's Passion fruit juice, AMAZING! Highly Recommend Checking Out El Patio! The best part, you can order ahead of time for Pick Up OR have it delivered! read more

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Love and enjoy the food here it's a must try second time going this time was not the truck spot was the restaurant they do delicious

I ordered from this restaurant 3 times just to make sure I could create a comprehensive review. I ordered the same thing all three times which was the chicharron de pollo, empanada taco and the passion fruit juice. The fried chicken was very flavorful along with the moro (rice).The empanada taco was a hit or miss for me depending on when I ordered.The passion fruit juice was delicious but It was very concentrated. You will definitely need to cut it with water or seltzer. I will state that they do have a place for you to eat your meal there which I would recommended simply because the vessel that you order the chicken does not have anywhere to vent the steam which depending on you distance from the shop will leave to a less then crunchy chicken. I would recommend trying to find different takeout containers for your chicken. The empanada depending on when ordered the meat can be a bit dry and taste as if the empanadas were made and then frozen. I will say however that the first time time I had the empanada from this location was utterly perfect. The two other times after that were not so good. The passion fruit juice is delicious however some may water to cut it as I stated earlier. The staff was very friendly and efficient. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone who was looking for good food to dine in. Please rectify your delivery containers. read more

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Apologies first off for not taking pictures- I live in area so when eating at home didnt take into account that 1. I was going to write a review and 2. that I'd be as disappointed as I was. First off I want to see that I live close to the brick and mortar location. And I got home and literally all of my food was cold. I got the empanada, taco empanada and chicharron de pollo with moro (rice and beans). I want to say this again- I live close and by the time I got home my food was cold. The spicy chicken empanada was cool. Not very spicy, but it clearly wasn't hot. It wasn't fried fresh and definitely wasn't being kept in area that kept it hot. The chicharron looked old and wasnt hot. It was also sooooo salty. You could barely taste any of the unique Dominican flavors. The sazon, the adobo, anything- All you could taste was salt- HIGH level salt. Highly concentrated salt. The rice was also borderline mushy. Maybe it was short grain rice? It didnt give the feeling of a professional level chef making it. Lastly the taco was solid- Also just room temp cold basically. I had this with pernil. The pernil tasted solid, the maduro and fried cheese worked well with the taco- but they really have to work on getting the food hotter. I've driven to places 30 min away and my food was still warmer. Once again apologies for not taking pictures. read more

Food taste great, a few varieties of Dominican Foods. Good price, ambiance is cool, but service could use some improvements. I would love to come back when I'm not with more than 50+ ppl. Definitely would recommend come come and taste the great food. read more

El Patio Truck - Fried Chicken with fried plantain and some salad with 2 varieties of sauces - Dominican Near Me - Mount Vernon , New York

Parking is not easy so plan on bringing someone with you to run in. My son brought home a box of empanada tacos well it was love at first bite. My favorite is the pork taco and it's been my go to. The food is made to order and is not a fast food establishment so be patience if you walk in and order. I order call in my order and it's ready when I get there. You can also dine in. Friendly staff & tasty food is a win win for me. Also very reasonable too. read more

Love this new addition to Mount Vernon! Easily accessible from the train as well. The truck is on the back porch of Dalmas restaurant. Food is cooked fresh when you order. The patio space is adorable with plenty of space, sunlight and cute lights, tables, Ivy leaves and decor. The food was served hot and delicious! I especially loved the pink sauce and chin chin sauce. There is a variety of veg and non veg options to choose from. Obviously you have to try their mix between an empanada and taco. I've never had it before and it's awesome! Please support your local businesses! read more

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Chicken is seasoned inside and out. It has that juicy, Dominican oregano taste and crunch that I love. Best moro de gandules I've ever had. I was so full I had no space to eat my left overs that day. read more

El Patio Truck - Chicharron de Pollo Moro - Dominican Near Me - Mount Vernon , New York

The ambiance is cute because is small, but surrounded by furniture that is uncomfortable and that others that look like trash. But the food is beyond awesome. I don't like eating chicken fingers or chunks because they are always too dry but this chicharrón was so juicy and flavorful! The sauces are delicious and the empanada tacos of shrimp and meat are sooooo good! Definitely coming back! read more

El Patio Truck - Chicharron de Pollo - Dominican Near Me - Mount Vernon , New York

Love this place. Dominican Food truck + patio = perfect. Got the rice and beans which the kids loved. Got the pork and cheese burger Empanada tacos. Delicious sauces. read more

Where do I start !?? I ordered a bit of everything. Started off with the tostones. Crispy, crunchy, salty along with that green sauce, YUM! Next up was the chop cheese empanada taco. Meat was juicy and seasoned well with plenty of lettuce and their yummy ketchup Mayo and amazing green sauce. Green sauce has a nice kick to it but the flavor was very tasty and fresh. Also had a spicy chicken empanada which turned out to be more mild but equally delicious with a great amount of chicken. Also had a chinola juice to top off my meal and it was divine, sweet but not a marmalade and no tarty taste like some places have it. Would definitely come back here. Wish they had some heated lamps for that gorgeous outdoor space in the back. Would most definitely try this place again. Didn't get a chance to get a pic of the food because everyone demolished their plates lol. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food given. Whoever is back there cooking & making delicious plates after plate, thank you for sharing! read more

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Food is good have tried it multiple times. Service can be slow on the weekends. ( which is normal). Pricey if your buying for a family of 3-4. But highly recommended. read more

If you have never visited El Patio, you are missing out on a treasure. The chicken tacos with the sauce is delicious.

O.M.G. that is exactly what I said when I took a bite out of my empanada taco from El Patio Truck. Today I was photographing an event and the truck was there providing food for the event. I was not able to eat my empanada then because I was busy working. I asked for it to be bagged up for me, and TWO HOURS LATER was I finally able to get to my food. It was delicious!! I can only imagine how even more fantastic it would have been had I eaten it right after it was prepared. I am a Latina, and I can say they absolutely know what they are doing! That is some seriously amazing secret sauce they are using! it's like crack lol. Most def will be seeking El Patio Truck whenever possible. read more

El Patio Truck - a sandwich with broccoli and cheese - Dominican Near Me - Mount Vernon , New York

Disappointing. Ordered online before my drive home from work, and order said it would be ready by 3:55, which was exactly when I was set to arrive from my commute. However, I received a text soon after saying it was ready...literally TWENTY minutes early, so when I picked it up and tried it in the car, the fried chicken and pernil empanada were predictably room temperature. Furthermore, some pieces of chicken were just dry. The tostones were still warm and very good, though, but their "famous" green cilantro sauce was more bitter than tangy, and didn't really add to the food. No mas. read more

The food here is really good!!!! I got the chicharron de pollo and the flavor is 100% on point, takes me back to the chicken spot I would frequent as a kid. Crazy hood god can transport you back to a point in time. The pernil with the salad, and tostones was phenomenal! The pork was really flavorful and tender. 10/10 I also had their passion fruit Margarita, and it had a really nice kick to it, and tasted really fresh. Their brick and mortar is really coming together nicely, I can see where they are going with the vibe. The cashier is super nice, and attentive. So happy they are finally allowing people to eat at the table. Can't wait to come back. read more

This food truck is in the cut! You can easily miss it ..but if you find it you will be coming back! I had they shrimp taco and man they tasted AMAZING! A solid 8.5 out of 10...i will be back for other options on the menu read more

The empanada tacos are the best creation and their chicharron is bomb, you can never go wrong with this place ! From the atmosphere to the friendly service to the delicious food and sauces, it's become a favorite spot of mine. I recommend to all always lol read more

We never get good "trendy" food in Westchester so when I heard "Food Truck," and "Mount Vernon," on a TikTok and saw it was close by me, I was all in. The food did not disappoint! I always go for the cheeseburger and shrimp empanada tacos but I've also ordered their chicken chicharron, moro rice, and some of their juices. Everything, down to the sauces is delicious. Someone on here complained about the passion fruit being concentrated but I disagree, I think it is just very flavorful; sweet and tart as it should be! If it IS too flavorful for you, even better, you can water it down and get more juice for your money! Definitely one of my go-to spots for quick and good eats.a read more

Great food and service. Clean place and the ambiance was great. Location is no longer outside how it is in the photos they have a storefront now on Gramatan. read more

I like to consider myself a foodie & Every time I've eaten from el patio the food is always on point. Never have I ever had a bad experience. I usually call in my order ahead and almost never have to wait. Can't wait to cater some food from them next month :) Ps bring back the Pernil cantina! Lol read more

10 out 10 Flavorful, clean, great ambiance (Mt. Vernon location) the Taco Empanadas SUPER TASTY. Definitely a "go to" quick bite spot. Forgot to take pictures before devouring the food. . read more

What a diamond in the rough. This place has everything you would like in a restaurant. Creative and enticing menu, incredibly friendly service, cute little seating area. The food was plentiful and flavorful. I went with the family and we all were very pleased. I called a few hours later to pickup some more and sadly they were closing due to being sold out. What made this moment memorable was the young man who answered, not only remembered me but.... he remembered my name after several hours. That kind of attention to detail makes a difference read more

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