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    El Patron

    4.2 (237 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken taco.  Soft Tacos
    Jeanette H.

    This little hole in the wall could use some updating and a good scrub down but other than that this casual restaurant is a great place to eat. Their menu is expansive with plenty of choice for Mexican fairs. Their service was friendly. We have eaten here many times and the food has always been satisfactory. It is good, but not great. I ordered the shrimp in a garlic sauce. It was very mild in flavor. The rice and beans were just OK. My husband ordered two chicken tacos. One was chicken Asada and the other was just shredded chicken. He said the chicken asada was delicious but the shredded chicken was just bland. It's always a solid restaurant to get a quick lunch.

    Beans and rice
    Andria R.

    My family and I stoped here on our way home from the Bay Area. They weren't too busy for a Sunday afternoon so we were able to find a spot to sit for the 6 of us. The food was amazing and were very large portions for the price I give this review only 4 stars because it was very warm inside the restaurant which made it uncomfortable to sit and eat. Hopefully that was a fluke and it isn't normally that hot inside. I will certainly order there again if we are in the area but if it's hot inside I'll have to take it to go.

    Bean and cheese burrito with mole and sour cream in the middle.
    Angelina C.

    One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in town. Grew up on this place so it's definitely my comfort food. The owners are great and the prices are reasonable. Could use some renovating tho but overall a great place.

    Friendly quick and delicious food. One of my go to places!! Been a staple of Vacaville for many many years.

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    First time going and not the last! Food and the help went above and beyond! Looking forward to my next visit

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    We love this place. They have Great customer service and delicious food! A downtown favorite

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    10 months ago

    My favorite go to Taqueria when I want a real style Mexican burrito. Reasonable And great real Mexican food. The best in Vacaville

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    The super burrito and full salsa bar is excellent. I will be returning soon! Great price as well and clean

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    Food was good and the service was even better. Tacos were better than most I've had throughout Fairfield and Vacaville area.

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