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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

Went to El Patio for some food. Now normally I go to Doggeros instead but it was early so it was closed. Got the Asada fries and it was pretty bland. Meat was dry and cut up in little cubes. The fries themselves were very similar to McDonald's fries. No Pico de Gallo and the guacamole was basically goop. I don't see myself returning. *sad trumpet noise read more

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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Best red onions slaw and best salsa roja I've ever had in nor cal. good amount of meat, cooked nicely, and they toast the tortillas. Bomb burritos and great prices too. Gets a little crazy during rush hours. But worth it. read more

On 6/20 I placed a to go order for some fish tacos and 2 fish tacos for dine in. The 2 fish tacos for dine in were good they each had about 2 or 3 pieces of fish. However, once I got home and went to eat the other fish tacos I was astonished, only 1 small piece of fish in each taco. I called and filed a complaint, the cashier apologized and said she would have the manager call me. I've never received ed a call from the manager. If you order to go, p,ease check your order prior to leaving the restaurant.i feel this was deliberate treatment and will not return. read more

El Patio has been our go to Mexican take-out restaurant for years. Today, my hubby ordered me a regular chicken burrito light on the beans ( for me) and flan ( for him) using the drive thru. The employee had difficulty understanding the order request despite my husband repeating the order. We ended up with a Chicken Super Burrito ( with sour cream, which I cannot eat, due to lactose intolerance) and a piece of cheese cake. Please do better in your staffing choices. read more

El Patio used to be one of the greatest mexican food options in Woodland.... BUT.... those days are gone. The food is mediocre... at best. The customer service is in the gutter. If you are looking for quality food with quality ingredients, this is not the place anymore. Disappointed with the quesabirrias. Disappointed with the enchiladas. Disappointed with the service. Bean and cheese burrito was the most edible item from our table. read more

HAVE AGAIN: The Super Crispy Taco was really good with lots of lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream (it was more of a taco and salad). Very satisfying. read more

El Patio is always good to me! I always come here since they are pretty quick with making your order and the food is cooked fresh! I came in and waiting for the customer in front of me to order pretty quickly then was greeted. I knew what I wanted since they had a picture of the Breakfast fries in the door and it looked so good! I waited inside for my order number to be called. The inside was clean and sometimes during certain holidays the interior is nicely decorated as well. Once my order was ready they called out my number and I was headed back home to enjoy this delicious dish! read more

El Patio - Breakfast Fries - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

Great food & great prices! Nothing really stands out but this place is solid as in you always get good food and happy service.

Flaunts have zero meat in them now. Chorizo burritos are much smaller. Not going back again. We gave many tries because this used to be our favorite but no more. read more

I don't think I have ever been so disappointed on a restaurant as El Patio. I have been coming here since they first opened but the last several times, it has been horrible experiences. The staff is constantly changing and does not have proper phone etiquette and good customer service. read more

My daughter bought her lunch here yesterday she's got carne asada fries and after she got done eating her stomach started hurting, she started throwing up, and it continues even dinner time. El Patio check your meat before serving them. You could be reported for food safety. #worstcustomerservice #rude #notfriendly #slowservice #foodpoisonous #foodsafetygov read more

The servers were pleasant and the portions were good sized. They offered chips and salsa too, but I didn't have room for all that. Seating was ok, and the drinks were self serving with no limits. It is a popular place so others like it too. read more

Young man that took my order on Saturday evening was awesome, great service!! Food was good. Got off to order to go instead of the drive through. It was faster in my opinion. read more

El Patio - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California

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My favorite restaurant when I crave Mexican food in Woodland! Their carne asada fries always hit the spot. My go to's are the chilequiles and chicken rolled tacos meal. So simple, but sooo good. And their red salsa always keeps me coming back!! It's bomb on any dish, wish they sold it by the jar! Definitely a spot to try out when in town read more

El Patio - Mexican Near Me - Woodland, California