El Patron Mexican Restaurant

Reviews

• John H.

  star star star star star_border 8 June 2026

  First time here... I am orginally from Phoenix and finding a Mexican spot comparable to what I am use to has been a challenge to say the least.
  
  This place is good, would not say great but it's definitely good. I would go back again.
  
  So now for the review:
  
  The bathroom was clean. Not much to say l, but a clean bathroom shows they care about cleaning.
  
  The Decor: it was decorated in the style of most Mexican restaurants, Mexican themed. They are maybe 10 to 13 tables for in door seating. Outside in the patio, there are maybe another 10 tables. It was a interesting setup and unfortunately I did not get any pictures out side. The bar is fully stocked which is great.
  
  The staff is extremely nice and pleasent..
  
  The Food: now, to the main event, the food. My main meal for Mexican restaurants that I always try at new places are the chimichanga. If a Mexican restaurant can not make a good chimichanga I refuse to go back. So, I ordered the Chimi and Chili relleno plate, rice and beans. For an appetizer I ordered what they call a Cheese Crispy (called Cheese Crips in Phoenix). My wife had the fajitas plate.
  
  The Chips and Salsa: the chips where unsalty (I love that, I cannot do lots of salt) and the salsa tasted robust and tasted fresh. It was not hot at all btw.
  
  The Cheese Crispy was really just okay. I mean, it was kind of soggy in the middle. Wouldn't really recommen it.
  
  The Chimi: it was very tasty and the chicken was juicy. The flavor was great, the rice and beans where delicious. My only complaint was the Chimi was very small. It reminded me of a frozen one you buy at the store, and I really hope that's not what it was. The chili relleno was very good. I would enjoy that again.
  
  The Fajitas: What can I say about this. First of all, the picture does it no justice. The plate was HUGE, and when I say huge, I really mean H-U-G-E.. The mean was extremely delicious. Nice, hot and tons of flavor. The tortillas that came with with where small but tasted homemade. The flavor was very rich, wasn't over powering with too many peppers. (My wife really loves the rice). Well proportioned, you get a great amount.
  
  Overall, El Patron received a 4- Star. If the chimi was bigger it'd be a solid 5 star. I do recommed this place for anyone looking for a cute, quiet place to eat some yummy Mexican food.

• Elise C.

  star star star star star 27 May 2026

  We got the taco salad in the tortilla with chicken, and everything was really fresh and good. They were fine with us substituting guacamole for just avocado and our order came really fast. Good Shirley temples too!

• Jason J.

  star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

  There was a window of time where the food, service and cleanliness was suffering. We've been back several times and everything is much much better.

• Linnea W.

  star star star star_border star_border 15 May 2026

  Despite the exterior and interior looks this place served up some decent food. It's your tun of the mill Mexican restaurant serving what most places  serve. We were passing through town and wanted something other than fast food and this fitb the bill. Actually the chips served were really good and thin and crispy. They were very fresh. We all enjoyed what we ordered my husband especially liked the carnitas burrito. The man who waited on us was very pleasant and efficient as he was the only one.

• Joy M.

  star star star star star 15 May 2026

  We're from southern California and know Mexican food. Without a doubt, El Patron knows good Mexican food. Guacamole expertly mixed with an exciting blend and banana margaritas blended perfectly. We order 2 carne asada burritos, dry, and they superb. Lots of meat and just the right amount of beans, cilantro, onions and tomatoes. Prices great and excellent service. Definitely recommended.