Another successful visit here! For 2 plates and a pancake before 11 am, our bill was $19 before tip. Love the location, the chili, the ambiance and the service. Be patient during the weekend because it was busy, but well worth the wait! If you want to avoid the crowd, dine in during the week forsure :) read more

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I came here on Veteran's day. The place was packed! I got the breakfast special which was Huevos Rancheros! It was very tasty. My daughter got the chocolate chip pancake and a hot chocolate. The food was great but the service was a little slow. I didn't get a refill of my coffee u til I was ready to leave.good location to my parents house as well. read more

I've been going to this newer smaller location since it opened near me. Typically pretty good food and service. Servers are usually pretty friendly. You can substitute a side for Calabacitas (squash) which I usually do. They have a Senior section on the menu for smaller portions and a little less expensive. But my last visit there I noticed an extra charge on my bill called a; "Market Surcharge 3%" added? This was not a tax. I asked but didn't get a good answer - the server was planning to change jobs bc she was unhappy there. I paid the bill anyway and thought I'd pass this on to others. It's a bit late bc I broke my arm/wrist shortly after I ate there. Airlines and politicians are always looking for ways to add on extra fees and taxes BUT I didn't expect a restaurant to do this! So be warned!!!!! read more

El Patron - MARKET SURCHARGE of 3% Add on!!! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Went to breakfast here. Nice atmosphere and great service. I had an omelet. It was good. My only objection was that the egg was a little soft, and could have been cooked a little longer. It came with very tasty potatoes. I will come again and try lunch. read more

Great view of Balloon Fiesta. Nice open patio seating. Good was yummy! Our waitress was super sweet and attentive read more

El Patron - French Toast - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I'm Not sure why the ratings are so low. Every time I've been here for a meal, I've been quite satisfied. I typically order the enchiladas or the carne Adovado. Always good. Their chips which come out right away, are thin and crisp! My favorite kind. I love the building and decor, too. Today's visit was special as they were decorated for Christmas. Margueritas are solid! I'll be back! read more

El Patron - Decorated for holidays! Live the tree topper! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Met a good friend here who loves El Patron, and they take good care of him. The food was good, not quite memorable, service was also good. read more

El Patron - Lunch portion - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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My father and I had a great experience here! The food was fantastic; the waitress was kind, upbeat, and attentive (she refilled our drinks several times before we even got to the bottom. ); it was not overly busy; and it was a pleasant way to spend at lunch time. This is a hidden away gem. I think we will defintely be back! read more

Best chips and beans in town hands down . Yummy drinks . Nice clean environments great service read more

El Patron used to be a great place to eat and meet up with your friends but not anymore. Their prices are way too high for what little you get. read more

Theresa was a great waitress and the food was tremendous. I had the breakfast burrito and it was delicious.

The house margaritas are great, the food is just subpar. The fajitas are just ok for the price.

There was no wait. The staff was attentive and friendly. The food was as ordered and delicious.

Went with a group and had a fabulous experience! They were attentive and solicitous without being annoying. Most of us had the fish tacos and rellenos, which were every bit as delicious as the original location. Super tasty and generous portions. Clean, friendly, fast, and fun. Will definitely be back. read more

The food was excellent, the service was above reproach and the house margarita was excellent! We will be back for sure!

We have eaten at El Patron north on Wyoming NE many times. Teresa C was our waitress. She was very good and promptly filled our coffee and water. El patron has such a good Breakfast. We had a delicious breakfast burrito and the Two two two. They also have great takeout and the best tortilla chips. Really reasonable and always great food and service. read more

Margaritas had slight off flavor. Not the best margarita mix and were weak. Food came out lukewarm, not hot. Cynthia spent the entire night on cell phone with fellow server, never came to ask if everything was okay. She also spoke in such a low voice, hard to hear her. Chips were greasy, like the salsa, but served in too small bowls, when dip the chip, salsa goes on table. Flavors and chile need to be stronger. Not good service when food brought to table and "auctioned off". Food should be put down in front of person without asking, read more

After picking up a breakfast order a burnt waffle was given to us. Why would you pack a burnt waffle, take the time to make a new one. We called the restaurant and they offered us a refund but it never got issued. We won't be back. read more

Super small portion of Fajitas(overpriced)and not that good. We only had 6 people in our party but it took a very long time to be served. Our waitress was really nice!!! read more

Super nice folks at EP Great food and the best tortilla chips in town because their super thin and crispy The tortilla chip gold standard ! read more

I've been here a few times. Yes, I've read the reviews, but when we went the food and service was good. This last time, the previous reviews caught up with us. Sad to say, both were disappointing. It was not too busy when we got there, but you could see it was before. There were patrons there obviously for Happy Hour that had finished because they were too noisy and "cheerful". Our server didn't spend alot of time with us, so we ordered and waited. Our soft drinks came out after a wait so we just passed the time conversing and watching the HH folks. When the came, I was really perplexed. I had an enchilada plate, green and red, with beans and rice. The rice was, strange. It was soupy/watery. I decided to eat the beans and yuck! They were sour. Before I could ask, my hubs mentioned the sourness in his also. He ordered red enchiladas with rice and beans. Now, he's not a fan of beans, but he told me he just couldn't bear to try the floating rice. I asked for black beans due to the sour Pinto beans. Those lacked flavor. Not even salt could help. My enchiladas came plain with the red and green sauces on the side. Sure, it's a different way than I'm used to but I poured some green sauce over one first and bit into it. Not a nice mouthful. The enchiladas were fried a bit in oil and the tortilla was hardened. Not much on that plate that I enjoyed. Overall, we were both underwhelmed with our whole experience. read more

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We had good food and good service tonight. I tried the green Chile chicken lasagna and it was delicious! Hubs had the #1 combo and we had more than enough food. You have to enjoy "heat" it is all well spiced and seasoned. Our wait staff were helpful and attentive. We will be back! read more

My first visit I always go for the combination plate. I got the 3 combo tamale, taco and enchilada. Tamale was big but very dry on the inside the chile on top was not enough. I added chicken to the enchilada it was only 0.50c but I wish it also had more flavor the green chile was very mild. I got Christmas (red and green) and I definitely like the red more but again was also mild. I plan to get the serrano sauce next time or order more red to add to my plate. I also switched the rice for the papitas for 0.50c it was worth every penny. The beef taco was my favorite and I added some salsa which made it very juicy. We also got small fresh sopaillas which were very soft and melted in your mouth. I would definitely visit again maybe try the breakfast specials or get the taco plates. Our waitress was nice and recommend us options since it was our first visit. We also got a choice for natillas or chocolate mousse for our guests Birthday. They choose natillas I had a bite it was very cinnamon flavor but not overly sweet they enjoyed it. read more

El Patron - Combo tamale, enchilada, taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This place has very good food, a good drink selection, a nice patio (dog friendly) and excellent service. We walked down for brunch recently and the patio wasn't set up, but we inquired and they promptly set us up on the patio and brought a huge pan of water for our three dogs. We were there for breakfast (huevos rancheros),, and they were very tasty. We were offered sopapillas at the end, but we were too full. We often walk down for happy hour, and that is terrific also. The service is excellent and the many choices of $5 appetizers are great! I usually take the shrimp quesadilla or fish tacos. They provide two fish tacos, but I can only eat one and take one home. The patio is very spacious and offers a nice view looking East towards the Sandias and west towards the western part of ABQ. read more

The food was what we expect at El Patron, but ... After we asked about the delays, the server was apologetic; he only managed a excuse about the bartender being busy (when the restaurant was no way near full and it wasn't even 5pm). We waited at least 15 minutes for 2 margaritas! Then, we waited about 25 minutes for our meals. Our experience was the same as the other 4 or 5 tables on the patio ... delays and delays; even with bringing water and chips for some of them. read more

Love the emergency breakfast burritos! Perfect ratio of egg, hash browns, cheese and chile. So convenient to have the drive thru

Covered heated patio that we can bring our fur babies with us. Clean with great breakfast plates.

When did Whataburger turn into Whatataco? A month ago, apparently! So there's a new El Patron in town in the building that used to house the Whataburger fast food restaurant. I had to see how they pulled off that transformation. I like the original El Patron well enough so when I happened to see the mini version, we decided to have dinner there that very night. So the first thing we noticed was a car at the drive-thru window. It turns out that you can order by phone and pick up at the window. Note: you can't order there, but it's still pretty convenient. Walking into the restaurant, I must say that they did a nice job in the remodel. Personally, I thought the lights were on the bright side which took away a bit from the ambience. However, there was a nice bar where the order-counter used to be. Pretty ceiling and lovely paintings, painted directly on the walls. I was torn between giving the restaurant a 3 or 4. I rounded up because your meal starts with complementary chips and salsa, which I like but doesn't always happen in Mexican restaurants in NM. Also, your meal ends with fresh sopaipillas (light, puffy, deep-fried tortillas) and honey. Tip: ask waiter to hold them until you've finished your meal so you can eat them while they are still warm. Yum! I ordered the taco salad with chicken. It was served in a tortilla bowl. I particularly like the way the chicken was cooked; not breaded but still crispy. My dinner companion ordered the Chicken Fajitas and he thought his chicken was on dry side. Also, the tortilla was tough. Lastly, there were lots of bell peppers and they were ''chewy.'' He'll give that dish another chance since the restaurant is so new and it's always been good at their original restaurant. I still stand by my 4-star rating to give this new Northeast Heights establishment a chance to work out any kinks. read more

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Best service Best food We were there on Cinco De Mayo Super fun and festive Thank you read more

People will go because it looks like a nice-ish restaurant. But the food? It's slop. Go to literally any taco truck in the city for significantly better Mexican fare. read more

Stopped in and had the large nachos with chicken and the house margarita. Everything was great and the service was top notch. This restaurant started out a little rough and has really stepped up their game. Looking forward to coming again to see how well they have worked out the kinks. read more

El Patron - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Love them! Always get the handheld breakfast burritos and they're amazing. Big portion and tastes great. Definitely one of my favorite places to get a burrito in ABQ read more

I had the green chile chicken lasagna. My son had the combo plate. Nice casual atmosphere. They have a TV at the bar. Food was good I think it could have been a couple of dollars cheaper per plate. My son really enjoyed his. My son's combo play game with taco enchilada and a tamale. read more

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I love the fact that there's a second location for this hip New Mex and more restaurant. Food and drinks are great as well as the friendly service. The only drawback to the food is the Serrano cream sauce which is on a lot of the Speciality dishes. I use to love it several years ago. It had gotten much too hot in the past few years and in spite of many complaints - it's still too too hot.You can't enjoy those dishes. A waiter told me it was the Ghost peppers in it. So hopefully they'll listen to the complaints and add less Ghost pepper so people can eat some of the Speciality dishes that get murdered by this sauce. read more

Stopped by because we were in the area, for starters they bring out complimentary chips and salsa. Then we ordered a shrimp cocktail as an appetizer, the cocktail sauce was just ketchup so we asked for a side of horseradish to add to it and it was so needed. Everything else was pretty basic when it came to flavor. The star was the margarita and sopapillas at the end. Staff was friendly but the busser definitely needs a raise! He was so fast and efficient and was working his butt off! I would honestly just come here for drinks and not so much the food. read more

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Food was meh, nothing to write home about tho. The place is clean and has a nice bar set-up. The guy in football jersey attending the place sunday afternoon. At first I thought he was mute ( not a "welcome, hello, what would you like to drink"?..nothing). He dropped off the menus and left, came back with ice water and left again (no words). I think he returned and asked if we were ready to order, not sure exactly... anyway we proceded to place our order... long story short, we decided to skip the tequila and beer and left as soon as we finished our food (we did not want to bother him from watching his game on tv). Really, El Patrón Albuquerque?? read more

Meh. Nothing was really better than "just okay" in our recent family dinner. Might be well-received in Iowa or Nebraska

I had a long wait for a Togo order, when the order arrived it was wrong but I took to anyway as I needed to get going. I started to eat immediately as my wife was driving us and it was COLD. My guess is the wait staff let it sit on the counter far too long. On a final note the server who handed it to me walked up to me and asked "Is this for you?" How would I know what was in the bag? read more

Good service and everything was Perfect heir margaritas were to die for Highly recommend read more

What happened El Patron? We'd come regularly for your Al Pastor tacos, then you started scrimping on the meat. We tried again tonight...first time in 2 years and now no specialty tacos on the menu. We brought home flavorless chicken and carne asada tacos. Such a disappointment. Anyone can boil chicken, add no seasoning and throw it in a preformed corn tortilla with iceberg lettuce and a few tomatoes. Really? So expensive and zero love. Why even have a restaurant when no one cares about the food? Sad...won't be back. read more