Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 177 reviews

What Richard H likes about El Patron:
We had lunch here yesterday and were very pleased with our meals. I ordered the fajita taco salad, while my wife chose the enchiladas. She enjoyed her enchiladas but couldn't finish them. My salad was one of the best taco salads I've ever had! It included perfectly grilled onions and bell peppers, just like you'd expect in fajitas. They really nailed the vegetables! However, I'm deducting one star because of the sals... View all feedback.

What Robert Wood doesn't like about El Patron:
My meal was good, but three others in our group were less than satisfied. Might have been a different approach to the dishes they ordered that they were not expecting. Definitely worth another try. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Google
3.8 ★ from 58 reviews
Melissa
17.11.2023 - 07:07

The food wasn't hot, and if I had seen the scorecard rating of 67, I wouldn't have chosen to eat there.

Brandie
17.11.2023 - 07:07

The food was exceptional, and our waitress was attentive and friendly. She even transferred my tea into a to-go cup for me to take along.

Kayla
13.03.2025 - 12:39

This is a great place to eat at and the waitness was was really sweet and she was good at check on us and making sure we had everything thing we need. And she w...

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Lawrence
13.03.2025 - 12:39

Food was ok ! Refried beans wa like soup ! Just opened recently hopefully they will work out what matters .

Danita
13.03.2025 - 12:39

El Patron has the best Mexican food around Red Bay... They are always friendly the restrooms are clean. The food is good but if you order your food to go over t...

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Restaurantji
3.8 ★ from 9 reviews
Kevin
11.02.2024 - 13:43

Came here for lunch and was surprised at how loud the wait staff was at clearing the tables.....think bull in a China shop...terrible noise and lack of consider...

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Kayla
11.02.2024 - 13:43

This is a great place to eat at and the waitness was was really sweet and she was good at check on us and making sure we had everything thing we need. And she w...

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Keith
11.02.2024 - 13:43

The food was exceptional, the service was excellent, and the waitstaff were very friendly.

Amy
11.02.2024 - 13:43

The food was absolutely delicious! The prices were reasonable, and the service was excellent. Thank you!

J
11.02.2024 - 13:43

This restaurant offers excellent Tex-Mex cuisine with a great lunch menu. I agree with a previous reviewer that it was quite loud! The music was annoyingly loud...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Leslie
17.11.2023 - 07:07

The food at this restaurant is outstanding, and the prices are affordable! The service is warm and well-organized, and there is ample parking available.

Richard
17.11.2023 - 07:07

We had lunch here yesterday and were very happy with our meals. I ordered the fajita taco salad, and my wife opted for the enchiladas. She really enjoyed her en...

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Restaurantguru
3.9 ★ from 108 reviews

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