If you were looking for an early dinner and you want fantastic chips and salsa then this is the place for you! I love thinness of the chips and salsa, and the guacamole actually has large pieces of jalapeño, which is just the way I like it! I ordered the chicken fajita tacos and they were amazing!! My server, Ivan was not only easy on the eyes, but extremely attentive! The restaurant was extremely clean and they have a really nice patio that I will be enjoying all summer! read more

Good food, Taco Tuesday is our favorite day to go. Their shrimp tacos are fabulous and the chips and salsa are always fresh and tasty!! Fast friendly service with a comfortable atmosphere. read more

Great local New Mexican bar and restaurant to get New Mexican food. They also do serve breakfasts til 2pm as well! I got the stuffed breakfast soapilla with Christmas chili and it was very satisfying and hit my spot for my craving for sure Staff were also polite and attentive. Easy parking around as well. Check it out if you are looking for some great New Mexican food in town! read more

El Patron North - Stuffed breakfast sopapilla - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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10/21/2019 Second visit. Where Located at the foothills of Albuquerque's Sandia Mountains and where my Wife was raised. Ambiance 5/5 El Patron is a popular destination for Locals and Tourists for New Mexican cuisine. The decor inside is classic Spanish architecture with artwork throughout a number of dining areas. There is also a nice outdoor dining patio in the back for parties and large groups. Service 5/5 We had reservations and our group of five was seated shortly after our scheduled time. The restaurant was just getting busy after being seated. There were a couple dedicated servers working the patio who brought our menus and took our drink orders. Food 5/5 El Patron's menu has al the popular dishes with options for New Mexico Red Chili Sauce. I recall what my Wife ordered, Blue Corn Cheese Enchilada and Carne Adovada plate. Both were delicious. Desert 5/5 We ordered Sopas with honey for our party. We recommend anyone interested in New Mexican cuisine to try this El Patron location which is the better of their two locations. Eat well my friends, SYOY. read more

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Great to-go meal after a busy work week Carne Adovada burrito, plenty of meat in their burritos! Best thin and crisp tortilla chips in town, they do them right Solid salsa and guacamole read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon, and in addition to great food and service, had live music as well. Savannah S, was our server and was great as well. Would definitely recommend! read more

This is one of my favorite Mexican/ New Mexican restaurants. The servers are always so pleasant and patient, even elevators we come in with a big group. We came in with our crew for brunch after ballooning this morning, including breakfast cocktails. I had the Huevos Americanos which are a great value. Our server, Teresa was great and very prompt with everything. Their takeout is also a great option! read more

El Patron North - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We found this place by a recommendation from a Local ! our waitress was the best! very sweet & gave us awesome service it felt like we'd had known her for years. We asked her for two of the best plates ! we got the combination plate and the chicken lasagna with serrano crema sauce! WOW LET ME JUST SAY! that was the best new mexican food we have ever had. HANDS DOWN! We will definitely be coming back! Cozy little restaurant & great for meeting with groups or bringing your family! also has a very cute little patio seating area! read more

El Patron North - GREEN CHILE CHICKEN LASAGNA #6 COMBINATION BLUE CORN ENCHILADAS - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ordered chicken fried steak with green chile. It didn't come with green chile so I had to order a separate side. The chicken fried steak was tough and overcooked. Service was mediocre at best. My wife had carne adovaca with eggs and she also not impressed. read more

We were seated quickly and able to put in our orders promptly. We tried the Burqueno Silvercoin Margarita. It was delicious and had a nice orange finish with the added moonshine. The combo plate was just the right size and service check ins continued through the whole meal. While the restaurant was quite brightly lit, it also had a nice relaxed vibe. read more

A gem. Great service from friendly staff. Very attentive to special dietary needs. Food is always hot and fresh tasting, nothing tastes like prepared way ahead of time and just warmed up. Bright and cheerfully decorated. Visiting friends have always enjoyed our taking them to the Cantina location for a proper New Mexican meal. read more

Morning, dog at the groomers & hungry. Hmmm where to eat, there's a bunch of our favorites around here. But I spot this place and decided to stop. Seats, menus and choices. Too late for breakfast specials so we opt for the Jimmys Burrito Special & Breakfast Tacos. Chips & Salsa arrive - thin chips, sprinkled with pepper, salsa good with a moderate heat. Food delivered - burrito was nice size, tortilla on the thinner size & stuffed. Good, but nothing to make it standout. Spanish rice was excellent with a creamy sauce? mixed in to keep it moist. The taco plate was pretty basic - street taco size with bacon mixed into the egg, then add lettuce & tomato. Service was decent. Overall, food was average, nothing to make it standout or particularly memorable. read more

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A gem in NE ABQ for casual New Mexican food. Easy access, parking. Great atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff. Extensive menu, something for everyone. They cover the New Mexican staples, plus they have many offerings for those not in the mood for Mexican. And the prices are very reasonable. We had veg fajitas and a burger, so did not really test the kitchen's acumen, but those dishes were great. read more

El Patron North - Sizzling veggie fajitas! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

When you order something Christmas there should be red chile , otherwise the food was decent if overpriced

Service was slow but friendly, and the house drinks were perfect. The Rellenó was delicious but the steak was extremely chewy. read more

El Patron North - Steak with chili Relleno - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We love El Patron North! The atmosphere is always welcoming, whether we're relaxing on the beautiful outdoor patio or dining inside, the interior is always spotless and inviting. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food never disappoints. The enchilada casserole with rice and papitas is absolutely delicious, flavorful, comforting, and perfectly cooked every time. Their salsa and chips are fresh, and the margaritas are great, too! It's one of our favorite spots for a casual meal or a fun night out. Highly recommend! read more

Went tonight with a group of friends. I hadn't been to this location previously, and considering the low reviews, I was concerned. Let me start by insisting they have rectified whatever was causing those, and this was one of the most enjoyable meals I've had in a long time. Making a reservation for our party of 8 was simple, and the staff courteous and attentive from the initial call through the time we paid the check. Our orders were accurate and prepared perfectly, the only item missing was a requested side of guacamole which went unnoticed because everything else was so good. As with the original location, the fish tacos and chile rellenos were incredible. In fact, I'd say tonight's relleno was the best I've ever eaten anywhere. Adequately stuffed, and the batter was the perfect texture and consistency. Crisp yet tender, enhancing a perfect, thick green chile. The Serrano cream sauce was perfectly flavorful, which I was grateful for since the last time I had it at the other location, it was so spicy you could hardly enjoy it. The sopapillas were served AFTER the meal, as they should be, hot and steamy right from the fryer, and so perfectly crisp on the edges and pillowy everywhere else. I'd say this was one of the best New Mexican meals I've enjoyed in years. I save my 5s for the truly best experiences, and tonight was one of them. read more

BEST FOOD AND DRINKS AND FRIENDLY ATTENTIVE SERVICE!!! Went at 7:20pm on a Monday night with friends from Colorado!!! They LOVED LOVED LOVED everything!!! Thank you for staying open late for our Community and caring 100% about your Patrons!!! This should be on top 3 of ALL ABQ New Mexican Mexican restaurants!!! Thank you again!!! read more

Surprised to see a handful of poor reviews. They may have some truth to them. However, going in for breakfast on Sunday morning, it was a great visit. The parking lot was almost full and the restaurant too. $7.99 breakfast specials is hard to beat. It is definitely a must. Food came out tasty and hot (stove hot and chili hot). Our waitress was good. Not very memorable but she did check on our party and made sure we were taken care of. Not a huge restaurant but they do have patio seating, which I'm excited to sit at!! read more

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Stopped for breakfast. Food was very good, interesting green chile liked it but very mild. Service was excellent our waitress was very attentive. The views from the patio are excellent. I would go back. read more

Food was great. Service was fast a efficient. Quiet for a Saturday but still a really great place to eat.

The food is so flavorful and filling! The portions are great and I always take home the leftovers and ACTUALLY eat them. The service is great. The waiters/waitresses are so friendly and helpful. The building is very cute and cozy. read more

Don't waste your money and time. The service was the worst.they were rude, when they give you the food they acted like we an inconvenience to them. The food was so nasty ended up throwing it away. Taco Bell has better tasting food than this crap. Save your money don't go to this place service food. Everything was gross. fast food has better tasting food than this nasty food. read more

Loving this place. Theresa has got the floor locked down! Everything is clean, smells great, the food is fantastic. I've been getting the breakfast burrito every morning now for the past few days and they're amazing. Nice place, great crew! read more

Avoid this place altogether, especially during breakfast. My child's drink spilled on me, and several staff members saw I was drenched yet chose not to help. Some even laughed. No one took initiative, and it was clear the team waited for someone else to handle it. When a server finally approached, she pushed the water toward me while "cleaning," making it worse. Other tables were served promptly while we waited over ten minutes without drinks or acknowledgment, so we left. The lack of professionalism from the entire team was unacceptable. read more

We arrived at El Patron this morning at 10:20 AM for breakfast. We entered and were promptly greeted by a young man who said, "Welcome to El Patron. Please take a seat wherever you desire and I will be there right behind you." He arrived at our booth within one minute of our being seated and smiled, saying, welcome back. Is there anything besides the glasses of water that I can bring you to drink?" My guest ask for coffee and I stated that the water would be fine for me. He placed menus in front of us and stated he would return quickly with the coffee. He went on to say that our server would arrive quickly to take our breakfast orders. The young man returned one minute later with the coffee and creamer for my guest. As soon as he departed, our cheerful server arrived and said, "Welcome back gentlemen. Glad to see you again. Have you had enough time to decide on breakfast selections? My guest ordered the Breakfast burrito with Christmas style Chile. I then ordered the Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast with scrambled eggs, papitas and wheat toast. The server thanked us and said that she would get these orders to us as soon they got them prepared. She returned in three minutes with coffee and water refills. She smiled and said, "I was just told that your meals should be ready to be delivered hot from the kitchen in about another five minutes." Five minutes later she returned to the table with our meals and placed them in front of us reminding us that the plates were very hot so we would not burn ourselves. She went on to ask if she could bring us anything else such as ketchup, or hot sauce? My guest asked if she could bring him a bottle of Jalisco, which she confirmed and returned with the sauce one minute later. As we were both finished with our meals the very sweet server approached the table and asked if I would like a container for the food I was unable to finish. I thanked her however declined. She smiled and said in that case I will get these dishes out of your way, I will also leave your order ticket here and there is absolutely no rush, but I will be happy to process it for you whenever it is convenient. After she had removed our dishes and cleared another adjacent table she came back to the table and saw that there was a credit card placed atop the ticket. She asked if we would like her to process it or was there anything else she could get for us. I asked her to please process the card, which she did expediently. She then placed it and the credit card back on the table and said, "It sure was nice to see both of your smiling faces back in here again this week. We hope to see you again soon. Have a Happy and Safe New Year! read more

The food is wonderful! We have been here for breakfast several times and always love the food and service.

We had a great experience at El Patron! Food and service were great. Love all the paintings on the walls. It's nice having a good New Mexican restaurant in the NE heights. read more

The Best fish Tacos! And our server was so sweet! They have a ton of options and very clean!

Food was excellent great service serrano crem was to hot but good very good calabacitaa

First time eating at North El Patron. Certainly changed our minds as to which one to visit. Excellent food, service with a smile. Did not eat at bar area, however they have TV to watch a game. read more

Very good. Good food. Good service. Nice staff. Always attentive. Can socialize without a bunch of noise. Calm restaurant

Excellent service and great tasting food! Potion sizes are excellent too. Check out their breakfast and happy hour menus.

Twelve of us showed up for happy hour at 3 pm on a Tuesday. What a lovely time we had. We sat in the bar area so as to be able to order from the happy hour menu. Shane the bartender/server did an excellent job of taking our orders, executing them expertly, and then was also gracious enough to provide separate checks. He did not miss a beat. The kitchen did a good job. All the food was really good - except I admit that the angus beef sliders that I ordered were not exactly what I expected. They were too thick, the bun was too thick, and they were a bit dry unfortunately. However, all the Mexican dishes seemed to please everyone else. Lori was also gracious in helping us to get organized. This restaurant has a small footprint - which means small bar area and adjacent dining space. The menu is good, the prices are good (be aware they do add on a small inflation adjustment charge) and the service was wonderful. I know there have been mixed reviews here for this location of El Patron but trust me - we were very happy and we will surely return again. read more

Great food and great service! Consistently a tasty choice at either location! What a treat.

we ate here midday with 5 small children. Accommodation's were great. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.

Food and service was great. Staff was really helpful. Will definitely be back. Chili had good taste.

Was good food and drinks there can be some improvement but over all was a great experience. Friendly atmosphere

Always wonderful service and delicious food. Reasonable prices too! My husband and I I go almost every Saturday.

Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere with good food. I really like the red chile ribs and the carne adovada here is the real deal. Properly slow cooked and huge chunks of carne. Full bar service and an outdoor patio with views of the Sandias. read more