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    El Patron

    3.9 (154 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cheese enchilada
    Kali K.

    First time eating here and had a great experience! The salsa, surprisingly, had a kick to it and the meals we had were delicious. Service was great. Would definitely eat here again!

    Carnitas.
    C P.

    Best / most authentic Mexican food in the Show Low / Pinetop-Lakeside area!! Chips made in house. Beans just like Abuelita used to make.

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    Nathan F.

    Seems quite on the outside but towards the back it's nice with the tv's with sports by the bar; The ambience is really chill and the decor is cute! But what really shines is the food and service from Ariana, who is a great and quick server. I had the carne asada fries and added the salsa, queso, and guacamole (sold separately) which really elevated my meal, definitely recommend!

    Sylvia R.

    Best margaritas in the area. Only place I found that serves salsa that is hot and doesn't taste my tomato sauce. Ask for it. Tip your servers.

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    2 years ago

    Only for taco Tuesday. One time - won't happen again. Taco sheĺs are store bought and margaritas are only fair.​

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    2 years ago

    Great atmosphere. I am from New Mexico and it's the real deal. Chili rellenos are amazing

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    3 years ago

    Food is always good and usually, so is the service. Last time we got a server with an attitude- put a damper on the experience.

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    3 years ago

    Good food , and ample servings. Great margaritas. Friendly staff. Indoor and patio dining with entertainment.

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    This restaurant should be packed every night. It's the only go to Mexican food for us. The enchiladas ala crem amazing. Margaritas generous.

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    3 years ago

    Love the food. Great value and excellent flavor. The owners are awesome. Absolutely love their margaritas!

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    Azteca: Where My Stomach Says 'Me Gusta!'…read more We've been to El Azteca a handful of times now, and it's truly one of our go-to spots for Mexican food. We usually stop by after church, and it never disappoints. Our latest orders were the Carne Asada and the Texano Fajitas--both so flavorful, and the servings are just right. We have to ask to-go boxes after. The ambience is really nice--clean, cozy, and I've always loved their booth seating. The staff is always welcoming and friendly the moment we walk in. And yes, they serve freshly cooked chips right away (always a plus for me!) along with their perfect salsa. My husband and I both love Horchata, and we never skip ordering each of us a big glass of that creamy cinnamon goodness. We've also tried their Camarones a la Crema--shrimp sautéed with mushrooms in a creamy sour cream sauce. Rich, comforting, and perfect with the rice and refried beans on the side. Their fajitas for two with steak come out sizzling, exactly how fajitas should. The flavor is on point, and honestly, it could feed more than just two people. The chorizo and eggs always hit the spot, and the enchilada suiza with egg and green sauce is another favorite. It is simple, comforting, and solid every time. Always a great experience here, and we'll definitely keep coming back.

    This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the White Mountains. My wife and I are remodeling our…read morehome and don't have a kitchen. That means eating out every day. We tried every restaurant in the area and Azteca is our favorite. Los Corrales is good but inconsistent. El Azteca is always fresh and perfectly cooked. The margaritas are also very good. I order chicken fajitas mostly and the meat is always fresh and very tender. The lunch servings are enormous and much less expensive than others. Miguel, the server, is always busy but takes the time to serve properly.

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    El Patron - mexican - Updated June 2026

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