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    El Patron

    3.1 (126 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Steak Fajita and tortillas,  the Fajitas not cooked,  howand veggie mix sauted, tortillas raw,bad service today
    Sylvia B.

    Just cook the food how it should be, and cook the tortillas not microwave them and better customer service

    Molcajete & Menudo
    Blesd E.

    Brunch was very good yet their Molcajete was spectacular! Luis the server continually asked about our food or if anything else was needed. Thank you Luis for the excellent service. Music was a huge part of the atmosphere, thank you for reminding me of my youth with my parents.

    Chili Verde Burrito, Rice & Beans.
    John H.

    We were headed to Costco, but we didn't want to fill up on samples. ;) El Patron is right across the street and the have a patio. It was a nice day, so we called an audible. It was mid afternoon and the place was quiet. Our water took our order quickly - chili verde burrito - and an extra plate. He brought our drinks along with salsa and chips. The patio was nice. There's a fountain and you get to hear the trickling of water. The plate was substantial. The burrito was tasty and nicely spicy. I don't like the flavor to hot. The pork pieces were tender. This was a good meal for the price. We finished up and waddled over to Costco. We didn't need any samples, that's for sure.

    Mole plate with rice and beans, served with corn or flour tortillas.
    Lydia V.

    Was feeling like having Mexican food for breakfast today. I stopped in for a quick bite, and while I was there, waiting for my food, a customer sitting across from me told me that the menudo is the best in town. If you've seen my other post... You know that my favorite menudo place is from Gandma's Tamales. So of course I had to try it. The restaurant was so nice and accommodated my request to try a sample of the menudo, while I waited for my order, which I will get to next. And that customer was correct. Let me know though is very delicious and I found out that if you want the beef feet (pata) they it available if they haven't sold out. The customer who shared the info about this dish also told me that if you come after 1030 or so sometimes the restaurant is sold out of menudo. Without saying... The early bird gets the worm! Now about my breakfast. I had gone one other time and had their mole and I remember it was pretty tasty. I ordered it this morning as my breakfast and just as I remember, it was delicious. The sauce is the perfect balance between sweet and salty, and the dish came topped with sesame seeds. I recall them telling me that they make the sauce in the back and it really does taste like they do. The only thing I would ask that they improve about this dish is to simmer the shredded chicken in the sauce for 15 to 20 minutes so the chicken can absorb the flavors of the mole sauce. The dish comes with a side of refried beans, which were pretty delicious, a lot like homestyle, and Mexican style rice. I ordered a coffee which was pretty decent nice and strong, but smooth, and a Diet Coke, because I just can't eat Mexican food without a Coke. I will definitely go back to enjoy the menudo as my breakfast next time! By the way, the customer who told me to try the menudo whoever you are, thank you for buying my breakfast. I will definitely pay it forward!

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    Sandra P.

    Returned recently to have a Margarita and an appetizer. And my experience was amazing! I love sitting at the bar, that's always my first choice when it comes to a Mexican restaurant. Great experience! I'll be back!

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    Robin P.

    I love to visit here for taco Tuesday, the service is always fast and you never have a long wait to sit . The drinks are just right and the food delicious. They have specials , that are well worth the price and the sample platter is my new personal

    3 item: beef tamale, shredded beef taco, shredded beef enchilada
    Maricel P.

    Finally had a chance to check this place out, I saw a lot of great reviews from other Yelpers so I knew I had to check this place out. First and foremost, the food here is really good which is probably why they have a lot of great reviews. I ordered a combo plate that had 3 items as well as my husband: I ordered the #15 which included a taco, chili relleno & an enchilada. My husband ordered the #13 which included a taco, a tamale, and an enchilada. Food is really good and I plan to come back. I did not interact a whole lot w staff, but our waiter was on it and refilled our drinks as soon as we were low, which is always a good thing. They have plenty of seating at this location and room for a big party as well as a table for 1 or 2. The setting is not well lit inside, but I believe a lot of Mexican restaurants are like that as well. Music is not too loud where you can't talk to whoever you're with and they put on sports channels for people wanting to see a game. The only complaint I probably have is the way the seating is. I don't know if it's just me. The way the table sits is kind of lower compared to other restaurants, which I found myself feeling uncomfortable the whole time. People that know me will probably think it's because I'm a short person, but I wasn't used to the seating being the way it was. In any case, that is not a killer for me, so I will definitely come back and give this place another go.

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