We decided to try this place while in the area for the county fair. The drive thru was busy so we stopped to eat inside. Table areas clean and cashier was friendly. The fajita steak flavors were there and it was packed with red and green bell peppers. read more

El Patio - Steak Fajitas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the fish tacos. The lime that came with the order smelled old, and the taco itself was nothing special. I also asked for green salsa but received red salsa instead. read more

El Patio - Fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

The food is absolutely disgusting now. It used to be so good. I got sick eating the little bit that I ate. The fries were so cold the meat was so old and dry. They didn't even put the tortilla for the Cali burrito on the grill! read more

El Patio - Ice cold old asada fries - so cold the cheese didn't even melt a smidge. - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

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Longtime fan of this Woodland location, although I've honestly been more to the newer Davis location in recent years. I've always been a sucker for the carne asada fries and horchata here, and I had a Lenten Friday hankering for their shrimp burrito. Drive-thru to-go was easy peasy, and every shrimpy bite hit the spot...shrimpy as in flavorful and plump, not shrimpy small. Did not disappoint! Happy to revisit old faves and explore what's new in the "Woo". read more

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Don't bother with this place, they have either changed cooks or decided they were downsizing their portions. I paid 21.50 for two super burritos, this in the drive through. They handed me the food in a bag and I got home and both burritos were small, like the size of the small Red Bull cans in width and about the length of a soda can. I checked my receipt to make sure I didn't somehow order the wrong thing thinking this had to be a mistake, nope, charged for two super burritos and even if I combined both of them they wouldn't have met the "regular" size burritos they made just last month. Go somewhere else, it's either being mismanaged or they hired some new cook(s) who don't know what they're doing or just don't care. See pic below for reference. read more

El Patio - Super burrito barely wider than the salsa container. - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

The asada fries were undercooked it was very disappointing I went for my lunch for this to happen ‍ read more

El Patio - I'm very disappointed the fries were undercooked I didn't have time to go back I don't recommend getting the fries at all. - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

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No respect put into the food when made. Manager Literally handed me fries with cold cheese on top read more

El Patio - Asada Fries, asada on the side - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

El Patio remains a great place to eat with delicious food choices . Our go to Mexican lunch spot! The duper tostada with chicken is absolutely delicious . Everything we ordered was spot-on for flavor & deliciousness! During a recent visit we ate there three times & each time was wonderful!! read more

I've been to this restaurant in the past. And it was actually pretty damn good. This time, however I was not impressed with their food. Their portions have been cut down dramatically. And the prices went up. The price increase was expected as everything has went up in price. But the quality of the food has went down as well as the portions. Makes me wonder if they are under new ownership or management or maybe this was just a bad day for them. The to go container with actually about 30% smaller so I know I'm not wrong that the portions are smaller. How can you just out of the blue make your portions that much smaller but charge more money. What a rip off. read more

Got some asada fries, they were delicious but for some reason my friends and I were getting a very dirty look by a older woman that works here. Wasn't able to see her name tag but I felt uncomfortable eating or even speaking to my friends because anytime we did something she gave us a very dirty look like if she didn't want us to be there, even after buying food. read more

Good food. Normally order #2. Tacos rice & beans. I like taco salad, too. It's fairly easy to park but gets very busy. Capable of eating inside or outside. read more

Drive through was packed so I thought that was a good sign. Priced reasonably Many food options Had 3 rolled tacos with guacamole, salsa and cheese, no sourcream. Too soft, prefer crunchy. Chicken was moist Almost no cheese which is weird Pico salsa was good Lettuce as I like Guacamole was meh, more like avocado salsa. I don't mind paying as I like homemade guacamole read more

El Patio had a long line and I was getting a little annoyed but as soon as I took the first bite of my taco all my anger went away haha. The flour tortillas the meat was served in were soft and fluffy. The meat had a nice flavor to it without being chewy or over salted. Their salsa was spicy but still full of flavor. The grilled onions and chili that came with the tacos were a nice touch. The price for 3 asada tacos to go was $10.53 and worth every penny. read more

El Patio - Asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

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I just Found a broken toothpick inside pocket inside one of my rolled tacos,gross! Wont eat there again read more

I've always loved this local spot and have stayed loyal through the many challenges restaurants have faced over the past few years. However, I'm increasingly disappointed about the rising prices and declining quality. For example, the breakfast burritos used to have hearty chunks of bacon, but now it feels more like a light sprinkle of bacon bits. I'll continue to support them for now, but I really hope they focus on improving their quality soon. read more

I ordered a chicken burrito with bell peppers and onions, well it seems they forgot to include the chicken in the burrito so all I had was a bell pepper and onion burrito, I live in Yuba city so I wasn't worth the drive back to woodland which El Patio would have been closed by the time I got there. Wasn't to happy with my bell pepper and onion burrito ! read more

This place it was great before but service and the food has gone down hill. They even stop adding tomatoe to the food cause the owner said it was too expensive. Did not give us the choice just told us after we got the food. No like and no longer will be going. read more

We have been going to this restaurant often over the last year for carry out orders, mainly after 6:00 pm. I've always been really happy with the whole experience. The employees at the counter are super helpful and friendly. They're very welcoming... the owner should be proud of the front of house staff. The food is usually quite delicious. We've had good luck with burritos and with soft tacos.. Sometimes the crispy tacos, wind up being a little soggy because of the sauces or juices associated with the meat served. Still this place is definitely worth a try. The portions are generous. Often while we wait for our order, we help ourselves to some free chips and salsa. I am really fond of this restaurant because it seems like the crew that works there cares about what they're doing. read more

El Patio - Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

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Location was close to freeway since we were driving through. Customer service was good. Outdoor and indoor seating. First and last time here. The burritos were horrible. I ordered a California burrito. Tortilla was cold and tasted super salty. I ended throwing my food away. The super burrito was cold and not much meat. Fast food would have been better. I don't recommend read more

a chicken taco and a potato taco maybe 1oz of chicken, two slim, small tidbits, lettuce, sprinkle of tomatoes and cheese, couldn't tell it was chicken and it was oily tasting we ate 1/2 of the potato taco, tossed the 'chicken' taco and drove to taco bell perhaps tacos are not a good menu item - never again read more

As a long time happy customer of El Patio in Woodland, I was flabbergasted when I ordered my usual lunch plate and it had gone up in price from $9.55 to $12.90. That's a 35% increase in price overnight. I understand that inflation is an issue, but a 35% increase is highway robbery. Up until today, I have spent over $1000 per year at your establishment, but with price increases like I experienced today, I will most likely find another taqueria that doesn't gouge its loyal customers. Out of curiosity, how much did the Taco Tuesday/Thursday special tacos increase in price? Your once loyal customer...Anthony read more

We enjoy takeout. Our usual is the chile verde plate which is ample for two. Enjoyed the flautas also. Service works smoothly and quickly. Staff does a good job of listening to small tweaks (i.e., no lettuce). We did try eating in once ... never again - no ambiance and, perhaps, best service is for drive theu. read more

Ordered the beef enchilada combo. Tasted mediocre. After getting home I have been in the bathroom all night. Possibly a touch of food poisoning. Will not go there again. One and done. read more

They are consistent here. The food is seasoned well. They have a full menu of standard Mexican food and the staff are friendly. A convenient drive-thru is also available. The price is reasonable. read more

After getting a taco salad last week from El Patio. I figured I'd write a review and let you know how awesome it is. El Patio is quick convenient and easy because they have a drive-through. They use fresh ingredients that are always very tasty. And I'm never disappoint disappointed with any dish I get there. The drive-through line can be a little long. I will say when there's a lot of customers waiting for food. However, the wait is worth it. They offer fresh salsa. That's amazing with your order and adds to it. If you're looking for a restaurant, that's fast convenient and fresh and tasty. This is your place. When I eat in house, I get chips and salsa and hang out and eat them while I wait for my order. Hands-down, in my opinion, this is the best Mexican restaurant in town. And it's fast fresh and convenient. I live very near this restaurant so I eat there very often, the employees are always pleasant and kind when they greet you at the window and nobody is frustrated like some restaurants I've experienced lately. read more

Love the large portions and salsa. Vegetarian friendly as well. The potato crispy tacos are delicious.

The food is consistently good, which is why we keep coming back, but the customer service has gone downhill. Today I waited six minutes in the drive-thru as the only car in line, and no one responded when I spoke into the microphone, even though employees were clearly inside. When someone finally answered, there was no apology for the wait. She simply asked if I was ready to order, which set the tone for the whole interaction. After placing my order, I asked for some chips and was immediately told I would be charged extra. While I understand policies, this was a missed opportunity to create goodwill with a customer who had already been inconvenienced by the delay. Unfortunately, this is not the first time we have experienced poor service here. The employees make you feel like they are doing you a favor for taking your order, whether inside or at the drive-thru. This used to be a place known for both great food and friendly service, but I can no longer say that. read more

El Patio - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

Well, we've been to the Davis El Patio many times. This week, we got some take out from the El Patio in Woodland, after a trip to Home Depot. We ordered ahead of time and no wait - food was ready when it said it would be. The menu was a little different - more burgers than I remember at Davis (I don't even think there are burgers at the Davis location) and also a little cheaper than the Davis menu, which I can fully support. Everything tasted the same as the Davis location - I thought the refried beans were a little saltier here - but still good and they have the toasted tortilla option on their burritos, which makes it chef's kiss. Overall, good value for money and tasty burritos (got 4 different types - mine was the super bean and it was good and huge. The rest of my family went with some version of a carnitas burrito and there were no complaints). After reading some of these reviews, I will definitely try the breakfast burrito next time! read more

Love the enchilada combo. The rice is AMAZING! Staff is always super friendly. I always go through the drive through and the service is quick and easy. read more

I asked the lady which burrito was the "#1 rated burrito" and she just looked at me like I was crazy. That was the point I knew this place wasn't going to smack. The food came out and it looked decent. Got the patio burrito and two patio tacos. One was chicken and the other was el pastor. The tacos looked good. Just didn't taste much even with guacamole in them. Only thing that was good about their burrito was the asada meat that's actually asada but it was also bland. Their salsas need work. Really bland as well. Their so call "award winning" salsa was as big of a let down as their burrito. It's also pretty dark inside. Not sure why it's dark in there. Probably because they don't want you to actually see the food they are serving to their customers. Only two stars this place gets because their patio tacos aren't worth $5.75 and their steak is actually steak. Just need seasoning. The burrito on the other hand is really chewy probably because of their choice of tortilla but if you like eating bubble gum texture burritos then that's cool. The taco tortillas also weren't toasted long enough. The salsa bar is kind of laughable as well along with the really watered down salsas. read more

El Patio - Asada Patio burrito - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

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Honestly what I love most about this place is the salsa bar. Their red and green sauce are delicious, not under flavored, but also not overly salty. And they have jalapeño pickled garlic if you dig under the carrots which blew my little foodie mind. Their tacos are tasty and where they shine, burritos are okay. So far I've had good service from them and an overall nice experience. read more

Ordered thru the drive thru. There was no line so I was in and out in less than 10min. The service was great, the worker was friendly and had no issue giving me green sauce when I asked. Food had great portion sizes and tasted fresh, hot and tasted really great. read more

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I'll be real, personally I didn't like the food. I went twice in hopes it was just what I ordered, but I didn't like the second dish. I will say I didn't branch out much. I stuck within their breakfast menu. It's definitely data service though so if you're in a crunch and need food why not? read more

Review: If I could give zero stars, I would. El Patio is far from authentic Mexican food. I ordered a breakfast burrito, and it was a complete disappointment. The burrito was cold, and instead of potatoes (as stated on their online menu), it had hard, cold french fries. Nowhere on the menu does it say anything about french fries being used. When I called to address the issue, I spoke to multiple people who were incredibly rude and dismissive. They argued with me, claiming they haven't carried regular potatoes for over 10 years and essentially told me they didn't know what to tell me. This is unacceptable customer service. Save yourself the frustration and find a better spot for Mexican food - El Patio is not it. read more

El Patio - Breakfast Fries Burrito - this is what it is - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

I think the older lady that works the drive thru should retire respectfully every time I order she forgets a lot I'm allergic to red sauce ? Always messing up the orders read more

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Super impressed with the catering service! They accepted a same day taquito catering order for me, and everything was perfect. It came with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, pico, and green salsa. Everything was well packaged and they brought it out to my car. I needed to feed a class of college students, and everyone loved it and kept asking where it came from. read more

Dure 7 minutos en el DT y no tomaron mi orden me pasé a la ventanilla y la cajera me dijo que no tenía su headset puesto solo tenía un carro adelante no estaba ni ocupando en ese momento y la otra empleada con los tenedores en la cabeza que falta de salubridad espero que el dueño tome cartas en el asunto por el momento no regresaré ir a pagar para enojarme y no disfrutar mi almuerzo no gracias read more

El Patio - Worse service im not coming back - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

I ordered a california burrito to go. I called to order and they had it ready within maybe 15 minutes. Very fast and the burrito was fresh. The burrito was good, but I would want to find other options and try other places. I felt that the french fries in the burrito needed to be cooked longer, They tasted like they were still thawing and uncooked. The restaurant was busy for lunch and they had chips and a salsa bar. The restaurant appeared very clean with tons of seating available. read more

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Great food quick and always good. We had them cater our daughter's 40th birthday lunch and it was the hit of the day.

Would love to give this place a 5 but Luis(one of the employees who is a cashier) is always rude/disrespectful to me and my gf. I say something nice and he has a rude or smirky attitude towards us. Food is always good and the rest of the staff are nice. I wouldn't be surprised if Luis is gone in the next month or so because of his attitude and disrespectfulness. read more