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El Gran Patron

3.3 (45 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Skinny Margarita

Starting at the beginning, with the salsa and chips. The salsa had no flavor whatsoever and looked like thick tomato juice. I ordered the fried chimichanga with taco meat. When I cut into the chimichanga, the meat looked grainy and mealy. I only ate 2 bites. The refried beans had no trace of any beans and the guac and sour cream were about a tablespoon worth. I visited on a Friday night and the restaurant was nearly empty with the exception of my party and a larger (over 12) party. Our waitress was not very tentative as we had to ask for her to get our order in and the other waitstaff were busy putting up holiday decorations. Customer service was poor. I did have a skinny margarita that was pretty good. That's the only positive thing I can say.

Taco salad
JoAnna C.

Busy place with friendly staff, large portions, and tons of drink options. A little disappointed in the sopapillas (not pictured) as they had chocolate drizzle rather than honey and were a bit crispier than expected, but the other food was very tasty and served hot. I enjoyed the rum chata colada and taco salad (no tomatoes). My friend also enjoyed the dinner as prepared and we had another plate to go. Kids options, indoor and outdoor seating with a nice view. Will return.

Gerald V.

New Mexican Restaurant with a Lake front view. Tucked at the end of the lake near the Dam, this place has amazing views. Dropped in on a Saturday eve , this place was super busy. The inside is typical wooden tables and booths with colorful mexican flair. The inside is quite large with many many seats. We were quickly seated by the host and hostess. They started us with drinks and baskets of chips with salsa.the salsa is flavorful and mild, we quicky emptied the first bowl and was given another. They offer a full bar, we opted for Mex Beer and Jumbo Margaritas The menu is colorful and full of pictures. Lots of options and several specialities to choose from, they even have a build your own combo, 2 or 3 items. We tried that. I ordered the burrito, enchilada and tamale with rice and beans ( beef) and we also orderee a 2 item, quesedilla and chile rellano plate. Wow-! Serving sizes were large. The food - served piping hot and oh so delicious. The tamale was outstanding! The enchilada sauce super tasty. The chile loaded with cheese and oozing out all iver the plate into a red sauce and the beans!! Yummm. Everything we saw pass the table looked great. Be hungry if you order the 3 item combo- i couldnt finish - so I had a box to take home. Once issue about this new place is parking- the signage is small and you have to go through the mariana boat area and a gate( get a token to get out) its free but a little confusing if it is your first time here. Food prices are good - bar prices seemed a little high but nothing to outrageous. Check this place out - its off the beaten path but well worth the trip.

Sunset at the Restaurant.
Debbie K.

The food is really good! Service is awesome! Ambiance is relaxing. Wonderful restaurant! Highly recommend!

Mixed Fajita's
Susan K.

We have been hoping for a Mexican restaurant at the lake, thank you El Patron for fulfilling this wish . Super friendly owners and staff. Large selection of menus items with something for every taste. We have been to their Spotsy location many times so imagine our excitement when they put El Grand a mere 4 miles from our house. Beautiful furniture and a cool atmosphere which only enhances the lake.

My $15.99 margarita which was nothing special...print drink menu prices - it's good business
Natasha M.

I like the idea of a new spot at the lake - but it was a turn off to see that drink prices were not listed in the menu and my basic skinny margarita was $15.99!!! The margarita was one shot of tequila, fresh squeezed lime and garnished with lime, orange, and cherry......if I had know the price - I would've ordered a standard tequila club soda. It was just a bowl glass with nothing special about it. I saw other reviews mention the drink prices being high....food prices average. I will visit again but definitely ask questions about drink prices - print them on the menu like everyone else!

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We really needed a restaurant on this end of the lake but now we have a really good restaurant on this end of the lake!

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Sabor A Mexico ("Flavor of Mexico"). Mineral, VA. Dec, 2025. My husband and I just returned from…read moreTucson, AZ where, being so close to the Mexican border, we had some excellent Mexican food. We have since returned home to our rural community in Virginia, and went to Sabor A Mexico for an early dinner. The waitress immediately brought us a basket of their complimentary fresh tortilla chips, and their homemade (excellent) salsa. Per our usual habit, we split our entrees. I ordered a grilled taco plate ($12.47) which features three flour tacos, with choice of meat, refried beans, rice, homemade pico de gallo, and another sauce (tasty, but not sure what it was). I got one each of chicken, carnitas (pork) and carne asada (steak) tacos. My husband predictably? got a taco salad ($9.62) with ground beef, refried beans, iceberg lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, and sour cream, served in a deep fried shell. All of the food was tasty and was as authentic as the Mexican food we ate in Tucson. Quantities were excellent. I couldn't eat "my half", and turned the plate back to my husband to finish off. Our waitress was attentive, checking on us regularly to see if we needed anything. A few small quibbles -- we prefer a salsa with some chunks in it; this one was over-processed for our preference. Also, the pico de gallo was more liquidy than we'd prefer. It made the rest of the food a bit wet. Beyond the restaurant's control, taxes are high at 11.3%, with the town of Mineral getting 6% whereas the state of Virginia gets 5.3%. We enjoy this restaurant, and will return.

I wasn't expecting such good Mexican food in mineral VA especially given the price!…read more It was a pleasant surprise and I will definitely go back

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The food and service exceeded expectations by far. I was not familiar with this regional style of…read moreMexican food and I was impressed. Highly recommended!

Visited on Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 2026) and encountered significant billing inconsistencies that…read moreraised serious concerns. My son was initially charged $34.39 for two frozen mango margaritas at the bar. Later, he went back up to the bar ordered one frozen strawberry margarita (listed at $15) and a tequila shot ($6), yet was charged $58.46. When I questioned, the female bartender about the price of a frozen margarita, and shot she immediately stated it was $15 and $6 stated that they thought the two earlier frozen mango margaritas had not been paid for. Obviously that was a false statement because they would've never allowed a patriot to walk away without paying for drinks from the bar this was just a way to justify them overcharging him. Although a refund was issued after I raised the issue, it was still inaccurate only $30 was returned instead of the full $34.39, excluding tax. Additionally, no apology or clear explanation was provided. This experience reflects poorly on the establishment's billing accuracy and transparency. Customers should carefully review their charges, as pricing appears inconsistent for identical items. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this establishment.

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