Nice atmosphere but service was definitely lacking. We sat at the bar and after waiting for acknowledgment that we were there, it was like pulling teeth trying to get the attention of the bartender and a waitress. Finally after ordering, chips and salsa, which happened to be quite good was presented. We had al a cart tacos which were tasty but didn't fit well in the tortillas. If service was better, I would have given them a B- but a C- is accurate for this time read more

Very good quality Mexican food in a relaxing setting. Nice patio area with shade under umbrellas. All the food we ordered was Fresh and Tasted good! Highly recommend for folks that have time on their hands if their car is being worked on next door. The waiter was attentive and Professional. Strong Recommend for this home grown community business! read more

El Patio Cantina - Egg and Meat dish was very good. - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Talk about some Tex-Mex style cooking, I had some chilaquiles today, added some chorizo and all was pretty good. Service and the ambiance were decent. Had some iced tea and water for hydration, it was nice to sit on the patio for a change. The other folks with me had enchiladas, the other had their flautas plate, not much was left when we'd finished. read more

Always have a great meal here. My go to order is the Carne Asada. Always cooked a perfect med rare as I order it. The cheese enchilada along with eats and rice are a perfect compliment. read more

The food was flavorful and tasted freshly made. The tacos were packed with delicious fillings, the salsa had just the right kick, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere and excellent value for the price! read more

The worst Long Island, only the chips and Sauce its good but drink is really bad. First time on this location read more

El Patio Cantina - Long island ice te - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

This last visit was my third time there at happy hour. I must say I love it. The happy hour food specials are inexpensive, very tasty and big portions. Drinks are great too. Try it, if you do you'll come again. read more

Just discovered that I messed up. This review for El Patio Cantina I somehow posted under El Patio Restaurant on 12/21/22. I'm posting it in the correct place instead, and will delete the original from the other, larger location. -5/15/23 We've been here quite a few times; am surprised that I haven't written a review before. While I'll admit that the interior is dated, I can enthusiastically give them five stars almost exclusively for their Shrimp Fajitas. They are always outstanding each time we order them. One order is plenty for Dear Hubby and I to share, and we both end up with satisfied tastebuds and full bellies. The shrimp is served perfectly cooked, plump, juicy, and tender - really a standout dish. They do offer complimentary chips & salsa, which are okay. They usually hit the spot while waiting for drinks to arrive. The bartenders always do a great job with virgin margaritas - my beverage of choice here. When the weather is warm, we prefer to sit outside on their patio, versus inside. Either way, we've received friendly and efficient service. Their East Simi location, south of L.A. Avenue is a sleeper location, but we recommend going and finding them, especially if you like shrimp fajitas like we do. Cheers! read more

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Everything is awesome at the North. Food is always good ! Service is Fantastic ! Ambiance is always comforting! Fans,Heater's,Umbrellas! New addition of the patio adds Plenty of seating for family friends and pets. Enjoy !! read more

Ooh this place is amazing, and this is coming from someone who doesn't prefer cantina-style "Mexican" (I appreciate regional, authentic cuisine such as from Sonora or Guadalajara). Anyway, I really enjoyed the food: the salsa was cilantro-forward and spicy; chips were standard. I ordered the Colorado burrito, which had chunks of lean, tender beef and refried beans. They do burritos as good as in LA (Burnt Tortilla, anyone?). Aside from the burrito options, this place has a huge margarita menu... I tried a Cadillac Margarita, and it was super but too strong for me. I wish they had a fresh strawberry or any blended one, as I didn't see that type of option on the menu. This restaurant has two dining rooms and a bar area with seating, making it a great place for parties of any size. Overall, I passed by three other cantinas and several taco shops, and I am very satisfied with my choice. Pros: - chips and salsa - food quality - solid cantina menu - decor - friendly - tableware - lots of parking Cons: - women's restroom layout (toilet behind narrow wall, door sticks) - crappy napkins - wish burritos included side of rice - a bit salty - needs louder and better music for more ambience read more

I took my trained service dog to El Patio, only to be publicly turned away by a rude, chubby guy with a buzz cut who clearly has no idea how the law--or basic decency--works. He demanded "documentation" for my service animal, which is 100% illegal under the ADA. Federal law prohibits businesses from asking for paperwork, yet this guy argued like he owned the place (while somehow managing to drive customers away with his stunning lack of charisma). When I calmly explained the law, he doubled down on his ignorance. No apology, no accountability--just hostility. I reached out to management for a resolution, but crickets. No call back, no attempt to educate their staff. As someone in the legal field, they're lucky I didn't file a formal complaint (yet). Turning away service dogs isn't just scummy--it's a violation of civil rights. If this is how they treat disabled patrons, avoid this place. PS to Buzz Cut Guy: Learn the law before you cost your employer a lawsuit. read more

Big plates full of food - they don't skimp - and the food is good. The Cadillac Margarita reminded me of authentic Mexican Margaritas - they were amazing! Quaint little hole in the wall. Don't skip the sal read more

El Patio Cantina - Chiminanga - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday so ig friend and I wanted to find a nice patio to dine at. Well, when it's right in the name you know you can't go wrong!! I got a chimichanga and my friend got the chicken quesadilla- we both enjoyed our food and the decent size portions! We also each got one of the specialty Margaritas that had an orange liquer and a regular one, and both were delicious. Looks like they have a weekend breakfast special as well that I saw a menu for when we sat down, and would like to try out sometime! I'd definitely come back here. read more

El Patio Cantina - Beef chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Great food, great service!!! Been coming here since the 80s!!! Food quality is constant!! Just a great local place!!!!

Should have known better, but I gave it a try. Happy hour menu they gave me said margaritas were $5 and fish tacos for $10. Margarita was basic, pre-mixed. I should have asked but fish tacos were grilled and not good fish. When I cashed out the margaritas were $8 and the fish tacos $11. I questioned it, no refund. Honor your printed menus or reprint the single page happy hour menu! I'll never go back read more

El Patio Cantina - Sauceless flavorless fish(well sort of, it was super fishy) - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I've been here several times and have brought friends in my more recent visits. Well worth the trip to Simi Valley from the west county. Their food is delicious and their Cadillac Margaritas will not disappoint. All three in my party loved this place when we stopped there on our way home from the San Bernardino Mountains a few weeks ago (118 / 210 when visiting the Inland Empire from Ventura County). This is a local neighborhood kind of place and it appears to have a loyal following. Always a good sign. read more

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Just had a great meal - ended up deciding to go here last minute and it was a good choice. I ordered Steak fajitas and they were delicious with enough left over for lunch tomorrow. My friend Betty ordered the Asada beef burrito especial - and said it was the best she has ever had! We asked for some hot sauce and they brought us some of their house made HOT sauce. Has a great kick and I asked for a container to the rest home. Definitely recommend this neighborhood gem. read more

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Very impressed. I ordered their asada burrito especial and it truly was the best burrito I've ever had in my life and I'm a picky eater! Their chips and salsa are good too. My friend ordered the steak fajitas and he loved his dish also. A hidden gem, I highly recommend. read more

El Patio Cantina - Asada burrito especial and steak fajita. Yummy for my tummy! - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Bad service We went in and we had to ask to have the fans and the music turned on the waiters never came to check on us unless we called on them. We felt like we were a nuisance just by being there. I had another opportunity to go last week because we were waiting for a tire to be fixed next door and instead we decided to get a drink somewhere else. Food was ok but not worth going back. read more

I like trying new places when possible. It doesn't always serve me but most times it does. I liked El Patio Cantina. It's a nice little Mexican restaurant tucked away in Simi Valley. They have a very nice patio for drinking margaritas in the sunshine. None for me today. My liver is on hiatus until the Summer, but I'll be back. I ordered some bean dip, which was fine. I thought some would come with the chips and salsa but no. Chips were fine, the salsa would be considered medium to slightly spicy. Crispy Chicken Taco, Beef Enchilada with Rice and Beans for lunch today. All good down to the rice and beans. The beef enchilada was the stand out with perfect tender beef and green bell pepper. Lots of cheese and enchilada sauce. Bueno. The wife ordered Chicken Fajitas then changed her mind and got the Chile Verde lunch special on the St. Patrick's Day menu. It was pretty good and very green. On purpose I think because of the holiday. Service was fine and over all lunch was good. read more

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Stopped by on Memorial Day. It was quiet and had a few customers. We sat in the bar area which was nicely decorated and clean. The waiter was attentive, brought drinks and chips with salsa. The soups were hot and flavorful. The carnitas plate was delicious. It was a nice portion served with corn tortillas. The arroz con pollo was generous and authentic. Prices are reasonable and there is ample parking. Check it out! read more

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Always a wonderful experience! It is quick and always comes out correct! My friends and I love coming here for great food and service.

To start off we didnt get seated we had to find our own seat because there was no one there to attend us. The man who came a nd asked for our drinks was very rude! ( middle age man ) The food was alright. Tasted reheated but i was hungry so whatever. read more

If I could leave no stars I would. I ordered a carne asada burrito, me thinking I was going to get a burrito with meat beans rice cilantro onion. And boy was i wrong, what I got was a wet burrito full of pure beans and maybe 1/4 cups of asada if that ! It was so disappointing, I will never go here again. I wasn't asked how I would like it or what id want in it. TERRIBLE MIND YOU THE BURRITO WAS 19$ read more

Great spot for either just a quick lunch or to catch a game at the bar. Very good service and the food was great as well. It does have a feel of a small town restaurant in Mexico. I really like it. read more

We haven't been there in a while, went in last night with the family, eight people, the food was disgusting, cold and seemed to be re-heated. The drinks were lame. Six out of eight of us were sick with stomach issues. Will never come back. read more

Best for over 25 yrs! We love both Locations super delicious menu! Best staff, always giving 110%!! Always a pleasure!! read more

Been going here for years love this place awesome food, never had a bad experience with the food although food prices are getting kind of outrageous:-/ read more

Pretty new to town and heard about this locals secret. Awesome food, and service was great! Quantity plus quality very surprising as one meal will be 2 meals for us! Completely recommend! Can't wait to try other items on menu but their chicken was moist and tender! Try it---you too will love it! read more

Ordered the combination plate with chicken taco, cheese enchilada and Chile relleno. The chicken taco was pretty good but the cheese in the enchilada tasted like it had been in the freezer. I really wanted to like this place but it's a pass for me... it's too expensive to taste like it was reheated from a freezer. Also note that it's more of a Tex Mex restaurant than it is authentic Mexican food. read more

El Patio Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Excellent fish tacos! Many places have declined since Covid, El Patio South has gotten better. Nice margaritas and consistently good Mexican food. read more

I called this place and the staff is really rude. I called at 9pm when the restaurant still was open to place an order and they said they couldn't be place my order and the guy that picked up was extrémenlo rude. Go elsewhere for food. They don't respect their customers here. : read more

One of the top three Mexican joints in Simi Valley. Staff is always great. Outdoor seating is intimate and fun. Menu is delicious. Special shout out for their Cadillac margaritas and their chicken tortilla soup. Definitely the better of the two in town for sure read more

This was our first time dining at El Patio and we ordered the macho chimichanga burrito. It was massive and enough for my daughter and I to share. We still had leftovers. The outside of the burrito was crispy and the inside was stuffed with super tender beef. It was amazing!! We also went for lunch and it was pretty quiet . It was only ourselves and 2 other diners. Service was great, food was delicious, we will be returning! read more

El Patio Cantina - Macho Chimichanga Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

A great spot for Tex-Mex and margaritas! They have a very nice patio for pleasant days and great service. The food is nothing special but it tastes as good as any other Tex-Mex you are likely to find nearby. Nice selection of margaritas for the adventurous. I try to go as often as possible but that's only about once a year but I always enjoy it there. read more

My experience with El Patio was not only of food and service in the Kitchen but by all the people who worked there. I happen to be there to ask to sing with the group with the Blue Notes...Leader, the Sax Player, Roman. It has been so long ago (1997) and I was still young then. I was a Jr at NMSU a returning student. I was 44 --had been singing back home in the Philippines--Ballads and some Jazz, so I knew what Roman wanted to hear. "All the Things You Are, Misty and Summer Time for audition. He told me to begin the same night to my shock. I saw the people come close to the stage and enjoyed the music. THE FOOD here is SOOO delicious. My favorite is the Burritos especially the "HUEVOS Rancheros" MILD. read more

El Patio Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Cool little place with a great old school vibe. I felt like the food was going to be legit and when the plate landed on the table my original thoughts were confirmed. Unfortunately it wasn't as good as it looked. The enchilada was cold and cheese not melted. Taco and tamale were just ok. We came at an off hour (the lull between lunch and din I think if we were here when they were in the swing of it, it could be a lot better. I'm moving these guys up to 4 stars for their lunch buffet. It's not a huge selection, but it's all very good. read more

El Patio Cantina - Not as good as it looks. - Mexican Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Excellent Mexican food. A quiet setting in a quiet neighborhood with a large patio and full bar. Great Happy Hour menu, 3 to 6PM weekdays. Definitely a great find with a large menu. read more

I work and live right by the restaurant, been going for many years. Just wanted to thank Juan for all the good service. We got take-out last weekend and the whole crew helped us out. Thank you! read more

I am few days removed from eating here. This place is authentic. From the chips and salsa, served with refried beans (bomb), to the main platters everything was delicious. I know authentic Mexican food being I am Mex-American. Highly recommend for lunch happy hour or a large get together. The food was authentic and the service was excellent. read more