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    Padrinos Mexican Restaurant

    4.0 (118 reviews)
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    PADRINOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    By far the NASTIEST Mexican I've ever had. Birria served on regular tortilla bread & just soggy. I'd rather ate Arby's!

    Absolutely disgusting would never recommend 0/10!! Birria was soggy and meat was fatty and shrimp tacos came with 2 shrimp heavy loaded with tomatoes. I'd rather eat McDonald than this

    Misty S.

    Came for dinner on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was half full when I arrived. When I left, almost every table was taken. It was a lively atmosphere and people were enjoying their meals. One downside is that it gets very loud and hard to have a conversation with the people at your table. For having only two servers that also bartended, they did a great job attending to our table. The complimentary chips and salsa were outstanding! Thin crispy tortilla chips and tasty salsa with a little kick. We devoured it quiet quickly and the waitress was happy to replenish our supply. House Margarita Jalapeño (on the rocks) $6 - Refreshing, served in a cute thick margarita glass with slices of fresh jalapeños. Draft beer Modelo Especial (large) $6.50 - Served in a huge mug. I can skip bicep day at the gym after one round of beer here. Great deal for the price! El Padrino $15 - Taco (choice of ground beef or chicken), enchilada, and chile relleno with a side of rice and refried beans. The sauce on the enchilada reminded me of chef boyardee sauce, in a good way. I like that not everything was drowning in sauce and cheese. When we got the check, I appreciated the clearly stated discount offer for paying by cash vs 3.5% surcharge if using a credit card. Street parking was easy. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024

    Lime Margarita
    Matt J.

    Taco Tuesday special $2 tacos. The restaurant offers outdoor seating. Upon entry we were greeted with our waiter Karla who provided Incredible service along with other staff members. Shortly after sitting the chips and house salsa arrived followed by the incredible queso dip. The chips were nice and crunchy..we added a bit more salt. My lime margarita was tasty and I would get a large next time. We ordered Pollo Ranchero which is chicken, queso, & rice with side offering. Incredible way to build your own taco with 3 tortillas of your choice.We also ordered Tacos de Asada (pork tacos) w/ rice and beans. Wow...the flavor on the pork was immaculate! Followed with two Al pastor tacos. The amount of pineapple inside was incredible! Definitely a must have in my opinion!!!!

    Zyi L.

    This is a delicious Hispanic restaurant that is sure to not disappoint, especially for the great price. Large place, great feel, impeccable decor, and will be sure to leave you full and happy for everyone in the family. The staff is also delightful and sincere!

    Sara G.

    Located on South Grand in Tower Grove, is Padrinos in case you're craving some authentic Mexican cuisine with a kick. In Spanish, Padrinos means "godparents" which signifies love, passion, and commitment. The ambiance is bright and colorful and the menu boasts many classics! If you're a fan of heat, the Shrimp Al Diabla is a must-try. Be prepared for that spicy explosion of flavor though. Here is your 2nd warning: the portions here are no joke, so bring your appetite. Behind the scenes, these chef artists are led by Christina Robles, Enrique Robles, and Ciro Trapala. They have roots spanning from Veracruz to Mexico City thereby providing us with diverse authentic Mexican flavors.

    Nicole L.

    I heard about Padrinos from a Yelp event. Since I couldn't go, wanted to give it a try on my own at least. I walked in on a Friday evening just before 6pm. It was rather empty. The person at the hostess stand just looked at me, no greeting, so I said "just me for dinner". She asked if I wanted the bar then, so I complied. I don't mind the bar most of the time when I'm eating alone. Being my first visit, I took a few moments to review the drink and food menus. The bartender was more friendly than the hostess/greeter, but also more interested in her phone than patrons or orders. Granted, there was only one guest at the bar and one table in service. She did bring me salsa and chips. The chips are store bought thick corn tortilla chips and plain (no salt and not even heated). They don't have a great flavor- edging on a stale taste. I ordered a medium house margarita with no salt and a chicken chimichanga. The margarita was made to my request, but was just mix and I make better at home in all honesty. The plate came out quickly. I cut into the middle of the chimichanga to take my Yelp photo and let steam out. Beef and no steam so it wasn't even hot. It was ground beef lime taco meat repurposed. I'm allergic to beef. I had to flag the bartender and she started speaking in another language to another staff member and they argued in front of me while the bartender was pouting at the computer screen (presumably my order ‍). The bartender took the plate away, and apologized. I asked for another set of cutlery and mentioned being allergic to beef. She did bring me new cutlery. The new chimichanga came out faster than the first. Plate and chimichanga hot, shredded chicken. I ate it all, not finishing the margarita as it wasn't good. The chimichanga was decent- the saving grace for this review. Will I return? No

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    Deyna J.

    Went for dinner on a weekday night. We've been here before but for the South Grand bar hop last year and only had the chips and salsa but remember really liking them. The food was generally good. The chips and salsa were as I remembered, very good . The spinach enchiladas were a little salty. The service was okay. BF ordered Chardonnay which is irregular at a Mexican spot but it was on the drink menu. They didn't have any. We asked for extra napkins when the food was brought to the table and finally got them after we were done eating. However, my biggest issue was more the kids running around, who I believe were children of servers. I'm not ignorant to costs of childcare but they shouldn't be allowed to run around. There was a guy playing live music, he was good.

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    Heather D.

    Occupying 1/2 of the former Mangia space, Padrinos has really become a nice addition to the S. Grand strip. They have good happy hour specials and a limited but still very welcome late night menu on the weekend. It's the only Mexican restaurant around that you can still get any kind of food so late and it's nice to have the option. On Friday and Saturday nights, they host karaoke and DJs , so depending on the band or event, it can be very loud. I love that I can stop in and get a mug of beer along with my chips and salsa too!! Thanks for being pretty great, Padrinos!

    Mary H.

    Evenings are okay, but I don't recommend daytime. I feel really bad that it's busy and there is just one person who is having to be hostess, bartender and server all at once. This led to orders not being correct, long periods of dryness between drinks and us feeling like we were being a bother by asking for drinks and boxes and our bill. Our previous two times here in early evening went much better.

    Chips and Salsa Roja
    Kate M.

    I stopped in and enjoyed a very nice lunch. The space gives a traditional Mexican restaurant vibe. The staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. My go-to is always tacos Al pastor. The meat was tender and flavorful with sweet chunks of pineapple. The corn tortilla had a nice crisp bite and held up well with the ingredients. The Mexican rice was exactly how I remember from the taco shops I frequented when I lived in So-Cal. I prefer a very thin tortilla chip so these were just ok in my opinion. The salsa was nice and had the perfect balance of flavor and heat. The margarita was my favorite part of the meal. I went with a watermelon and jalapeño. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy!! If you're in the area this is a great spot for lunch. It looks like they host a very nice happy hour Monday-Thursday. I will have to stop back by to check it out!!

    Shelby R.

    Service was great, everyone was really nice. Food was also very good but expensive compared to some Mexican restaurants around.

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