My coworkers and I had a wonderful dining experience at El Patron Nexton Mexican Restaurant in the…read morebeautiful Newton neighborhood! This is definitely a must-visit! We made reservations since we were a group of 11. We were seated quickly and greeted with warmth and friendly smiles. We started with their chips and salsa, which had just the right amount of mild spice--flavorful without being overwhelming. The fruity drinks were delicious, and with a group of 11, there was certainly no shortage of laughter! For my entrée, I ordered the beef burrito bowl, packed with rice, black beans, cheese sauce , pico de gallo, and tender carne asada. Everything came together perfectly and was absolutely delicious! My coworkers also really enjoyed their meals. Five of them are vegetarians and were very happy with their vegetarian Burritos, Vegetarian fajitas, vegetables and rice dishes, while another coworker enjoyed the chicken and rice. There was truly something for everyone! Even with a group of 11, the service was outstanding. Our meals came out together, our drinks were kept flowing, and the staff did a fantastic job taking care of such a large group. After dinner some of the girls ordered "alcoholic ice cream" which looked like frozen margaritas to me. I have not had alcohol in over a decade but the temptation was there. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, plenty of parking and lots of laughs with coworkers! I will definitely return with my family!! El Patron Nexton Mexican Restaurant is definitely worth a visit! Service & wait staff 5/5 Food Flavor & Quality 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Prices 5/5 ( Since our managers paid ) Parking 5/5

Waitress' first day and she was amazing. I asked if margaritas were made with a mix, or fresh…read morelime. They use mix. ( Most places do). For the prices, I dont get it. Hence - 1 star. They dont make Mole with Chicken legs. But they do with pork. So why not? Its house made Mole! ( I asked) Was delicious. He had Carne with Shrimp and liked it. My Margarona was good as well. He had large Lunazul Margarita. And the bill was a modest $70. We will be back. As you see from the photos, the place was clean and beautiful. Very nicely decorated.

I go here way more than any person should My go tos are…read morethe queso, chimichanga and Mexican tacos. My roommates favorite is the fried fish. The margaritas are pretty good and the staff is so sweet to me!

We made the mistake of dropping in on Cinco de Mayo without thinking about it as other than any…read moreother day. Lots of other people did the same thing. Fortunately we were early enough to get a place to sit before the line formed out the door. The biggest complaint was the service. They appeared to be terribly understaffed for even a regular day. Service was sooooo slow. Hard to get even water refills. The food did arrive hot. It was very typical Mexican style food. I had a chicken macho burrito. The chicken was overcooked and it had a two shrimp in the filling. Fortunately I have no allergies to shellfish and actually like shrimp but his could have been disastrous for someone else. The restaurant was very loud and could also use some updates. In spite of the large crowd, and being grossly overworked, the staff remained helpful and friendly to the best of their ability which I give them kudos for considering the situation. Probably won't come back.

Server was pretty nonchalant and not personable at all…read more Bowl seemed larger than before, also new dinnerware. Chips are at the table before you can even check out the menu, they're always on it. Bowl was amazing as usual. Guacamole was so good and pico was as fresh as ever.

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Charleston! Staff is always really kind and attentive…read more Service is clean and fast, food is always good. I will say, I did notice they recently changed their menu and prices :/ upsetting but understandable.

I come here often and it's always great!…read more The prices for both lunch and dinner are good, and the amount of food for the price is great. The food also always comes out fresh and delicious . Great ambiance, not too loud and a game is usually playing on the TV. The servers are also very nice and the service is fast.

Some of the best affordable Mexican food in the area. Great authentic tasting, well priced and…read moreseasoned well. Food is made to order. Plenty of street parking, and seating indoors. Clean inside with decor that matches and themed towards the food. The one thing they don't have is tamales, but other than that the food felt like eating at grandmas house.

I've bookmarked this spot for awhile now and my fiancé and I had a chance to visit for some dinner…read more The service is quick, the ladies were polite and hospitable. They have a take-out menu or option to dine-in. As soon as we sat down, they brought homemade chips and salsa which I enjoyed but not too much to fill up before the meal. For drinks they are serve margaritas, beers, teas..I tried the agua fresca hibiscus and my fiancé tried the horchata, both delicious! The menu is simple but packs lots of flavors and proteins. I constantly seek out elote so you know I had to order theirs! I like that they roasted the corn, provided a more robust flavor and the cheese topping I could dip anything with that..was about to lick the plate but stopped myself haha my fiancé got 3 variations of tacos, the flavors were good. They brought out some bottles salsa verde and another kind of hot sauce salsa. I liked their options for tamales, I got mole chicken and another kind of chicken..they're more filling than they look so left with our belly's full and spirits lifted. Tierra Caliente will be on our rotation now, wonderful staff and good food.

This is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and come experience authentic cultural cuisine. I had…read morethe Sope and suggest you do as well. 5 Stars

Best Mexican around! Service is great. The cheese dip is so fire! Clean restaurant with…read moreindoor/outdoor seating and a bar. Try their margaritas!

Went here on Sunday night, around 8 pm. The outside is really cute with string lights around the…read morepatio. It would be a really nice place to sit in the warmer months. Inside it is well decorated and clean. It reminds me of the standard Mexican restaurants that I grew up going to. My husband and I shared a couple of plates -- the enchiladas verdes and Texas fajitas, with a side of guacamole and one chile relleno. We also received complimentary chips and salsa. I loved the salsa. It had much more flavor and spice to it than typical Mexican restaurants, without being overly spicy. The guac was pretty plain in my opinion. My husband enjoyed it, saying that a good guacamole doesn't need a lot in it. To me, it seemed to have a brownish hue like it had been sitting out for a bit. Flavor was okay. I just wanted a bit more. The Texas Fajitas were a good size. The same guac was on side plate. Chicken, shrimp and steak had good flavor and seasoning and had a generous portion. The refried beans were not great (my husband thought they tasted like ketchup) and the rice, to me, tasted like instant ramen. I still ate them though! The enchiladas verdes were very good. I like that their sauce had a little bit of kick to it and wasn't bland like a lot of places. Their chicken was also well seasoned. I feel like the meat in enchiladas is often bland, but both the chicken and ground beef were delicious. Lastly, the chile relleno was delicious. It was a bit on the smaller side and I believe it had beans in it, which I wasn't expecting. But I thought it added flavor to it and I liked it. All in all we will come back. It was worth it for the price, good service, and fun atmosphere!

This was our first time trying out this restaurant since one of our neighbors recommended trying it…read moreout. The menu contains a little of everything and the prices are great. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is decorated nice. The servers are very kind and were very quick to get refills when needed. It's was a great evening and I look forward to coming back!

Really enjoyed this spot. The chilaquiles were packed with flavor, perfectly balanced, and tasted…read morefresh and authentic. The atmosphere reminded me a lot of Azul in Park Circle, but with a more traditional and authentic Hispanic vibe that made the experience feel even more personal and welcoming. The staff was friendly, the food came out quickly, and the whole restaurant had a warm local feel. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to.

My wife and I celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary at Cielo, and it was an outstanding…read moreexperience from start to finish. We were seated in a comfortable booth and were greeted by our server, Bryan, who was friendly, personable, and attentive from the moment we arrived. I ordered the Tamarind & Ancho-Glazed Salmon, which Bryan highly recommended, and I'm glad I took his advice--it was absolutely delicious. My wife ordered the Carne Asada Tacos and thoroughly enjoyed them as well. To drink, my wife had a glass of wine while I tried the Mexican Old Fashioned. Bryan actually crafted the cocktail himself, and it was excellent. We wrapped up the evening with a frosty margarita for dessert, which was the perfect ending to a great meal. While the food and drinks were outstanding, what truly made the evening memorable was Bryan. His exceptional service made our anniversary dinner feel genuinely special. The atmosphere at Cielo is equally impressive. The décor, lighting, and beautiful bar create an upscale, energetic vibe that reminded us of a high-end Las Vegas restaurant. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Well the initial greeting from the hostess was super sweet and welcoming. Then the rest of the…read moreevening was subpar. I ordered birria tacos and my friend ordered a menu item. The server stated - "if we don't have that can you give me another option?" Odd. Do you have it, or no? But okay. She selected the octopus taco. Cool. After about 20 minutes he came back and said they didn't have either. Huh?! You're right next to a Publix and you don't have ingredients (I understand the octopus isn't an easy ingredient to come by, but also you should know that you don't have it). Food and service took forever and they were not busy. My birria was great - but I was starving by the time it arrived. Also, we waited forever for our bill. Another pet peeve when we had somewhere we needed to be and the server said he would be right back earlier.... Several managers were walking around the restaurant and none stopped by the table. Also when leaving, there was a manager at the door and neither the hostess or manager thanked us for our visit. No goodbyes. I mean no wonder the service is bad if management doesn't seem to care about their patrons. Extremely disappointing - especially when there are SO many other options in Nexton. Beautiful place but probably will never return.