I order from El Pato consistently. They have the best pastor burritos in town! Their salsa roja is a perfect compliment. The service is very fast and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommend! read more

This place is amazing moved here to Santa Clarita and was looking for a New Mexican spot and this place is a go to spot now.

Came here on a recommendation from my son and got the wet burrito with al pastor and green sauce. Oh, it was tasty! Also got a taco with carnitas. The do the carnitas right which means it is fried. It was also cool that the restaurant was where I would go when I was attending Hart High in the early 80s. It was called Tommies then and it was chiliburgers and fries. Today was the first time since those days so that was a nice feeling. Everyone's meals were very good and the prices are very reasonable. I will definitely come back because that burrito was on point! read more

Their food is amazing. I'm cheaper than most places. I love their enchiladas. I love their service. They are very fast and food is hot and delicious. I love their spicy salsa. read more

The BEST tacos in Santa Clarita, hands down! Great salsa, food is authentic, Mexican. If you haven't tried it, try it! read more

El Pato - Chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Newhall, California

I came to El Pato today just to be disappointed. It was my first time here. Service is so bad, the waitress was so rude. I ordered a Caldo De Pollo, my mother ordered a Pozole, the Pozole was horrible, not fresh, salty. When I politely told the waitress that the Pozole was salty she got mad and walked away. The food took hours to be ready. Ambiance is not great. Loud music at all times. Service is the worse here, so much waiting time. The waitress only came to the table 3 times, one to take the order, one to bring the food, and lastly to get the check. Do not recommend at all. read more

El Pato - Caldo de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Newhall, California

DO NOT ORDER TAKEOUT FROM THEM! I ordered a meal for my family of four. Not a large amount of items. They did not include an enchilada plate. So, I got home and gave the food that was given to me to my hungry family. I came back with my receipt. I was greeted by an argumentative employee who insisted she did package the enchiladas. I explained that I looked through everything and she stood there continuing to argue with me. I was blown away. Ultimately they did make the plate and gave it to me. What a terrible experience. I already had to make the trip here twice to get my entire order and I had to deal with an argumentative employee gaslighting me that she did include the enchilada plate. Take out customers beware!!!! read more

Visiting from the Bay Area. Ordered through DoorDash. So good! The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star is the crispy tacos were ok. However, the handmade soft tacos and enchilada dinner were amazing! So much flavor. When we come back to visit, this place will be a must for us. read more

I've eaten in person twice and picked up a few times. Never a wait time being seated. The patio is nice and the servers are always polite. Food is made fresh but comes out pretty quick. I personally only order the Menudo because its one of the only places in town (that Ive found) that serve Pata with their menudo. It does have a different flavor than other restaurants Ive been to and even to what I make at home but delicious just the same. My husband most recently had the very basic chorizo and eggs but he cleared his plate. The corn tortillas are fresh and a bit on thicker side which I like. Besides the Menudo they have the absolute best coffee! All you need is one cup and you're off to the races. I usually drink 2 . They have boxed juice drinks and soda from Mexico and the kids enjoy those. The agua frescas are good as well. Prices are reasonable and if on this side of town its probably one of the more authentic mexican food restaurants we have. Definitely recommend and don't knock the pata until youve tried it read more

They always deliver with their delicious food have never been disappointed. Recommend them highly read more

Nothing like homemade tacos!! Love this place quick and good! Love their red hot sauce.

Oh man. I just had their breakfast burrito with chorizo and no beans...it was absolutely delicious! One of the best breakfast burritos, if not the best, I've ever had! read more

The best little Mexican place in town! The food is amazing and so is the service! The have a cute little back patio. The serving proportions are excellent. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and they were delicious. They make their tortillas from scratch. I also ordered a margarita and it was the best! The prices are just right also! read more

El Pato - Green chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Newhall, California

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Good atmosphere, service and food. I've come here a few times and if not for the parking set up, really look forward for more. Big fan of the chilaquiles, my friend loved the presentation and taste of the tacos! Never thought to find such a great spot in the middle of the main drag like this! Thank you! read more

I ordered a takeout last night it was a simple order but the food was so SO good I was so impressed by the presentation and the quality of everything. Everything tasted fresh and everyone was so nice. I asked for extra salsa and they were more then happy to give me some. I love finding new spots to add to my list and there open late! read more

Food is so delicious!! I highly recommend! Especially the tacos! The ingredients are always fresh!

Even one star is too much for them!! They charged me for 32 oz rice, but sent me cold leftovers and way less than 32oz!! Terrible customer service and quality! Don't waste your money and time. read more

Oh my guacomole...! The food here is great....! I put this in my list of places to go and my wife and I came over for lunch on Sunday. Smallish place, but colorful and when we got there our waiter (Juan) told us to sit anywhere. My wife had already decided before she wanted the chilaquiles. But I have been burned before on other places so I left that up to her. Since I skipped breakfast that day I decided on something more filling and ordred a steak, wet burrito with green sauce. I also got a horchata (I usually don't but they were supposed to be good here). Before long Juan brought over chips and salsa and the horchata. The reviews were correct, the horchata was very good and my wife thought so too becuase she drank half my glass. The chips to me were like the ones you buy at Vallarta Market and the salsa was okay, not great. After a couple more minutes the orders came out, someone else brought them out and when the young girl asked if I needed anything with mine after looking at the size of it, I told her "yes, sit down and help me eat it". She laughed but I wasn't kidding it was huge (my wife let me take a picture of her hand compared to it)....massive, but tender meat plus full of rice and pinto beans and the green sauce...aye-yai-yai...nice and spicy. I was able to finish the burrito but had to nurse a burrito baby belly after and skipped dinner too...lol. Massive, good food for a low price....sign me up...! read more

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First and last time here. Ordered a shrimp cocktail and it was too sweet for my taste, shrimp were small and only had about 10 and it was warm. Service was ok. read more

Love the breakfast burritos here--wish it was a little easier to call ahead, but we go in and order takeout and they opted the food pretty quickly. read more

The service is always on point!! You have to try the amazing margarita!! Yumm to the crispy tacos!! read more

I'm upgrading my review as I've been back a few times and they deserve 4 stars for the little treat they give you when you eat here. It's like a bean tostada. I don't know what it's called but it's good. read more

Food always authentic Mexican delightfulness! Service is exceptional each time. This is our go to spot for best Mexican food ever! Ambiance is very nice! As Mexican as any restaurant can get look wise. Indoor & outdoor seating are very comfy! Colorful & very clean! read more

El Pato has some of the best Mexican food in Santa Clarita! Their burritos are great, I especially enjoy the carne asada one! The carne asada was super flavorful and juicy, and the portion size was huge. I had to pack half the burrito to bring home. The service and inside ambiance were great. Would highly recommend for a nice sit down mexican place! read more

El Pato - Burrito Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Newhall, California

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Love love love this place! Consistently great food, amazing service! Burritos, tacos, Chile rellanos you can't go wrong! Their chips/ salsa are phenomenal! My family has been coming to this restaurant for over 15 years! Highly recommend very authentic! read more

Food is always tasty and authentic. There is something for everyone on the menu. So so so good. Portions are a perfect size and comes out pretty quick. I have also ordered online/uber eats and it holds up perfectly. It's a perfect little whole in the wall place that feels nice and cozy. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Service is always so friendly. It doesn't seem like you have a designated server, but everyone who walked by ensured we were being taken care of and asked if we needed anything. read more

If I could I'd give a 2.5 because the service is very friendly and the establishment is nice, cozy and clean. I'm really bummed about the food though. I came in Christmas Eve for (2) orders of posole. Highly favorable dish for Xmas so because it's high demand you'd think every place offering would compete to be the best and no one would play with getting it right. Welp, thought wrong. I was very excited I didn't have to drive to a million places to find some. That was a plus and it's not far from my home. Another plus. I based my selection of this location off the Yelp reviews (y'all being too lenient. I figure bunch of regulars/ locals leaving reviews because there's no way). Packaged nice and tight, didn't worry about travel spillage. The food.. Being 100% honest, The soup base for the posole here tasted and looked like vegetable soup. From the little herbs floating in it to the color and taste. Threw me off a little bit. And It's just me and my preference but I don't want the skin of the animal in my soup. Pigs skin bloats up, becomes porous and doesn't break down easy so you're seriously looking at boiled pigs skin in your bowl as it's hanging literally onto a single shred of meat. I prefer you remove the bones and skin Especially for $15 bucks for 32oz. Lastly the pork itself I found over cooked. Understandably you never want to under cook but the texture of dry meat in soup... I ended up fishing the garbanzos out of it and wasting the rest. They give you a few tostadas which were nice and fresh tasting. Killed those. Oh.. before I finish the cabbage provided for the posole (point for cabbage and not lettuce! Thank you! ) they gave me molded/old shreds. I couldn't believe it. So again, i ended up wasting it since there were too many turn offs and it wasn't on point. read more

Don't really love being spoken a language I barely know but I know enough to know when you walk into this restaurant asking for your take out order and the younger girl stares at you then say "what does this black man want" in Spanish to her coworker right in front of me like I don't speak Spanish , I just don't find that professional or kind at all. read more

Ordered a Pozole or Posole... I stopped eating it halfway because I wanted to keep all my teeth. I think they are basically putting all the left over fat and leftover bones they don't use the pork off of. After 3 bites of fatty chunks and 2 bites of small bones.... We won't go back, this is the third time we get bony and fatty pozole. read more

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Ordered $60 worth of food on Postmates from here and these cheapskates didn't even put chips in the bag. Super lame.

One of my favorite restaurants! I always love eating here and the service is always great! My favorite dish from El Pato is the Pozole. I would recommend their tortas. Very good quality abd quantities on all items. All the food I have tried is always good! read more

El Pato - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Newhall, California

Me and my employee went for lunch around 11:30 am. The customers service really sucks bad and rudely. I ordered me and my employee and two drinks I order a diet coke and they said you can get free refill. I drank my diet coke, I wasn't happy with it. I nicely asked the waiter just if I can change from coke to Fanta orange soda. there was no deferent from what I asked for they were sodas. The waiter Anthony on 3/1/25 Round From 11 am to 12 Pm, he was working he really is ass !! bad and rude he didn't want to help me or just to change my soda it will take less thank one minute to do. SO HONSTLY I WILL NOT BE BACK AND I DONT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO GO THERE !! read more

Ordered a CHORIZO BREAKFAST BURRITO. Inside this massive burrito is beans, rice, red onion, cilantro, egg, choice of meat, and cheese. Very loaded, very flavorful. This place even threw in a tostada with beans and cotija cheese. Ugh that really brought me back to my childhood :,) thank you for that. Service was quick and friendly! They are VERY on top of COVID precautions and cleanliness. That place was spotless!!! Overall 5/5, wish I lived in the area because I would have definitely been back. read more

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The culmination to a memorable camping trip is a hearty, satisfying and delicious hot meal. They didn't answer the phone but we were determined to swing by--luckily they were open on Veterans Day. Sat in the outdoor patio and was surprised by the complimentary bean tostadas-- that green sauce is FIRE! My green and wet steak burrito was 2/3 the size of my forearm, it was spicy but nothing could touch the tostada green sauce or fiery red sauce. It was filling and absolutely delicious. The group enjoyed their meals and asked how I came about EL PATO-- that's when you know it's damn good! THE DUCK DOES NOT DISAPPOINT read more

El Pato - Bean tostada - Mexican Near Me - Newhall, California

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This place was very clean! The service was friendly and helpful. Overall great experience except for the Birria burrito. This place makes birria on Sunday and I took a chance and ordered it. Unfortunately it was a tad bit dry and tougher than I was use to. Everything else looked good and I heard great feedback from my friends with their food choices but we all agreed the birria isn't the best they have to offer. The salsa they have is very tasty but they do give out a small amount and we had to request more. They also threw in a complimentary bean and cotija tostada which was awesome of them. read more

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The asada burrito is filled with meat! Easily the best burrito I've had in Santa Clarita by far

This spot had a lot of reviews so I was excited to eat here unfortunately the patrons here have been led astray by false claims of good food when the truth of this resturant was not that of any sort, representing the homeland of Mexico, we live in California there is no way we can have thrown together Mexican food we have way too many stores that have exactly what you need to make the best authentic Mexican food. I ordered a wet burrito... can sauce my favorite ordered menudo and got all bones. I couldn't even Begin to understand how there was so many bones in one order, there was no hominy it was just juice and bones. It was pretty disturbing that a food establishment would serve that to their patrons. I would never serve anyone something I myself would not eat. This place did me no good, I frequent Santa Clarita often and I will be sure to stay clear of this establishment read more

El Pato - The amount of meat verses bones in a menudo order did I mention there was no hominy they offered to give me some fresh from the can.. - Mexican Near Me - Newhall, California

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Consistent and always good. A bit pricey, so we don't eat much here as we used to. But if you have some cravings for Mexican, this is a must. read more

El Pato - Compliments to the chef. - Mexican Near Me - Newhall, California

My go too for classic tacos or breakfast burritos. I usually order to go, but there are plenty of tables to dine inside.

The food is amazing, but 97% of the time, there is only spanish. With the people around you as well as the waitresses and waiters.