I've been going here for years! The food is always AMAZING! The service is on point every time, but with the new workers, it's a little below the usual greatness. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The feel of the restaurant is very calm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I 100% recommend coming here! read more

El Patron - Pollo Loco Tapatio (includes an unpictured plate with avocado, sour cream, rice, beans, and pico de gallo) - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Okay we just came here not long ago for the first time and we've already been back several times. I'm here to report: [[HIGHLIGHT]]this place is such a gem! From the vibes of the restaurant itself to the kind and helpful staff to the absolutely incredible food -- it's ALL good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Special shout out to their bean dip with the white cheese dip all over it. So dang good. I can be a snob about chips & salsa, too, and I really love theirs at El Patron. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is right next to the train tracks so they have a fun toy train that goes around the perimeter of the store inside which we all love. (Especially my kids!)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Exceptional in lots of ways! Employees are happy, not just polite and friendly, they are having a good time and glad to see you. They are helpful when selecting on the menu and they make great suggestions. The food comes out fast, it is always hot and it tastes great. Great pricing and our service is dependable. They come check on you often but they aren't annoying. The manager is always walking around and he's happy too! We go to this restaurant several times every month and will continue to visit often. Love it here and I can't say that about many places lately. read more

The food is always amazing and the staff is so nice, especially with our kids! Wonderful lunch today! read more

El Patron - Yoladas - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

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The food is always excellent with [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was enlightening[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] with the staff is always excellent and always courteous to the patrons read more

Cozy atmosphere. The furniture is comfortable but could use new life! The service was pleasant and humbling. Loved their salsa, it had a nice spicy kick! The food was bland but okay for their lunch menu prices and portions. read more

El Patron - Burrito California - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

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Well, nothing seems to stay the same. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went for lunch today and at 11:30 the place was empty and stayed that way until we left around 12:20.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now I know why. My wife ordered the #1 lunch special consisting of a chili relleno, taco and guacamole salad. The chili relleno contained no Pablo pepper and was just ground beef topped with cheese. The guacamole salad had no guacamole on it, just lettuce. I ordered the beef fajitas hoping to enjoy the meal that I've ordered many times before. Well, I'm sorry but it was horrible too. It didn't have over three small strips of steak with lots of onions and peppers. When I inquired about the absence of the pablano pepper, I was told that lunch relleno doesn't come with a pepper. What is a relleno without the pepper? Then I was told if I wanted more beef in my fajitas, I should have ordered off the regular menu and not the lunch menu. What a crock? We paid for what we had hoped to be a good lunch and left. We won't be going back to the Bartlett location. read more

Stop in on a Saturday night for some drinks and food! I had the jumbo peach margarita. It was delicious and you get a lot of band for your buck! They have a drink special each day. I only paid $8.99! For dinner, I started out with queso dip. It was really good with the curtesy salsa and chips. I had the chicken quesadilla meal. It was so good and plentiful. Again, I couldn't finish it all in one sitting. This is a unique little spot. They have several seating areas including the bar, the main floor, upstairs, and a patio. Since the weather was nice, we decided to enjoy the night breeze. I enjoyed my visit. The staff was friendly and we got our food and drinks really quickly. Cool spot! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is fire.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Daughters chased the train around the entire meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Margaritas delivered and the food was great. Get the Carne Asada read more

Oooooooo weeee. I've lived in Bartlett the past 7 years and I can't believe I haven't been here before. The food is fresh not frozen like most places. The rice is so fluffy. The guac is chopped and fresh. I ordered a skinny margarita and it's truly amazing. My friend ordered a pomegranate margarita and it looks freshly squeezed. She loves it. It's not too sweet at all. She let me try her second round. Please ask for Fernando when you come here because he is amazing. He's the best server because he is very personal and passionate. He wants to make sure everything is right. He cares. He honestly felt bad the kitchen added cheese to my plate when I specified not to. I told him it wasn't a big deal but he brought me more. I honestly asked for no cheese because I wanted to see if the rice is fluffy or sticky. (There's a way to stir rice.) This place definitely takes the cake. Please try it out, you won't be disappointed. I wish I would have snapped a photo of my friend's fish (I think it was tilapia) and veggies (broccoli) because it looked amazing. She finished before I could take a picture. Yes, I'm that annoying friend but I do it for yelp!!l read more

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Fernando is the best server in the Memphis area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun atmosphere and food and drinks are phenomenal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] El Patron in Bartlett is the favorite among locals. Must try in in the area. read more

Food and service great - we enjoyed our lunch there ! We will back soon ! We played pickleball out in Bartlett & it was convenient!

The wait staff was quick and got everything we needed in a timely manner. The food came out quick and our drinks were never empty. The patio is dog friendly but we can't go through the restaurant with dogs so the only way was to put the dog over the gate. The wait staff was excellent and on top of everything though. The food was alright. Fajitas could have been a bit more seasoned and the chimichanga was kinda soggy. All in all okay food. read more

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I eat here at least once a week. The food is fresher than any other Mexican restaurant I have eaten at. The service is personable and refreshing compared to other restaurants. They make sure your food comes out just like you like it. It is a clean restaurant with nice restrooms. I've been eating here since they opened more than 10 years ago. They even have the electric train still going from the original restaurant. read more

El Patron - a colorful scarf hanging on a wall - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

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The food is always on point here as well as the service. My son loves the train that goes around the restaurant. The ambiance is very family friendly. Highly recommend read more

Food is great Looks like a dive but service is always outstanding! Ask for Fernando read more

Food was good. But took almost 45 mins for it to come out. Which was weird because it was 7:30 when we ordered. The staff were friendly but didn't care for the wait on the food. read more

I grew up in Bartlett and come here once a year at or so. It's just a super cute looking place by the railroad tracks in the heart of historic Bartlett. I keep coming back because the employees are pleasant, the food is cheap and service is fast. If something is wrong, they are quick to fix it. I came here recently with 4 coworkers and we ordered a few lunch specials. I personally ordered the lunch special that had a chicken flauta, a beef flauta, rice, guacamole, lettuce and tomato. The flautas were bigger than anticipated and the rice was different than other Mexican American restaurants in that it wasn't just red rice. It actually had little peas and carrots like how some Mexican families I know traditionally make their rice. The down side was that my flautas were like rectangles with 3 indentations on them. They were not the rolled flautas. I'm not sure how they were rolled or cooked to look rectangular and with strange triplet marks on them. They were extremely greasy and there was a puddle of oil that had dripped from my flautas. I think their oil needs to be hotter. Even though my flautas were greasy and so strange looking, I still enjoyed my time there and will still probably come back again but I won't be having the flautas. My coworker who sat next to me had some delicious looking veggie fajitas. read more

El Patron - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

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This is a cute restaurant by the railroad tracks in Bartlett. It has a good vibe and the food is good depending on what you order. The service is good, the food comes out fast and hot. It's above ok but it's basically like so many other Mexican restaurants. read more

Great service with Texas Margarita is a great night. Enjoyed the whole experience. Lapita was a great server. Will go back for sure. read more

El Patron - Amazing after a long day! - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Great prices and ALWAYS pleasant service. Pictured is the complimentary salsa served COVID-19 style. Excellent spicy flavor as usual. Jumbo margarita only $7.49! This is my fiancé's favorite Mexican spot in Memphis. read more

El Patron - Spicy, fresh salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

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We live in Fayette county and it's worth the trip, food is excellent and the staff makes you feel welcome.

After an absolutely ABYSMAL experience at Los Cabos, El Patron was a breath of fresh air. The staff was friendly, courteous, and the food was amazing as always. I should have come here in the first place! read more

My food yesterday was hot, fast, and exceptional! The building does need some work, but the food doesn't. I ordered special lunch #1, a tamale, and my friend had taco salad. The chile rellano was done a little different. It was more like a pile of beef with a little bit of pepper, and cheddar cheese. It was not the white cheese in a pepper, breaded, and fried. It was different and delicious. It is good to eat with the chips. The crunchy taco had shredded chicken instead of beef. I wasn't expecting chicken, didn't ask for it, and didn't read the menu well enough to notice if it was supposed to be chicken, but I didn't mind because it was also delicious. The beans were super hot and had a little melted cheese. I like to eat them with chips. The tamale was great. It was covered with chili which is a little different. The guacamole was perfect. Not too overpowering, not over processed, and not to cold. I also eat them with chips. All of my food( except for the plate with taco, guacamole, and lettuce) was piping hot just like it should be. The plate was also hot. I appreciate that. The chips were average, I'd say, nothing special. They were warm though and served with refrigerated salsa. I just hate salsa at 35 degrees!! 50 to 60 degrees is fine to store salsa a couple of days. If it is made daily, why do people think they have to be stored cold? You can leave tomatoes out for a couple weeks right?? Am I missing something people?? My friend's taco salad looked really good too. It was in an edible bowl. He said it was really good. They also had a fair price for 24 ounce draft beer. This was an old seafood restaurant. It really is a neat building but needs repairs and updating. On the plus side, its big, has a vaulted ceiling and an upstairs, and a bar. On the downside, it just doesn't fit well with the Mexican theme, it is old and dated, and just worn out. There is a train track all the way around that I remember from my childhood, but it wasn't running. Maybe it needs repair too. I did enjoy sitting by stage road and watching the traffic. My lunch was fast, hot, and affordable, though it was a little different. The food was so good,I won't let the building's condition distract me. I've eaten in shacks more run down than this. The food has to be worth it to bring me back, and you'll see me again, I promise. read more

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We were greater and seated promptly even with a busy lunch service. The waitress was friendly and fast. Our Food came out good and hot and fast. Everything was delicious. We will be back! read more

The food was great and the service was fantastic! Service was soo good you'll forget about the trains that roll by at the light. Large portions and perfectly seasoned. My first time eating Fajita Quesadilla's, very full filling, make sure to get it with the veggies (bell peppers and onions). The waiters would not leave me alone! read more

El Patron - Fajita Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

El Patron has its moments but it is a great place If you have a large group service is fast and friendly. Even on a busy night Lunch time especially on weekends is consistently good My fav dish is Pollo Fundito Salsa is tasty but not too spicy for young children You have to ask for the Fire hot stuff Beer on draft nice and cold read more

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Shrimp with Rice and vegetables. I added grilled onion. I was confused as to why it didn't come with onion and bell peppers. I thought my vegetables would be grilled, like Mexican style. But they were basically the frozen vegetables warmed up in the microwave. They didn't season the vegetables at all. My server was sweet. The shrimp were fresh and flavorful. Queso was watery. I didn't order off the lunch menu this was a little pricey. read more

El Patron - Shrimp with Rice and vegetables - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

This place has really gone down hill lately, slits such a shame because it used to be so good. I ordered a #7 combo, the enchilada had no sauce and very little cheese, the meat was really dry, very little rice and a glob of burnt cheese that was supposed to be a Chile relleno, this was the last straw, I'll never be back. read more

El Patron - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Been here the past 2 Fridays. Busier tonight than last. Food was great both times. I got the cheese steak burrito both times. Excellent. I just wish that it included bore rice and beans instead of having to choose or pay extra for the other. Complimentary chips and salsa are good, but get the queso fundido - definitely worth the extra! Service was good, even on a busy Friday night. I'll remember that smoking is allowed outside next time as it was quite cold at my inside table along the side wall on the 1st floor. A normal person could have eaten at least twice on what I ordered, yet my total bill was $30, before tax and tip (I did have 2 large Dos Equis Amber Draft and paid extra to add beans onto the entree). Only complaint (other than my cold table on the wall) was that they could have cut the steak strips in the burrito a tad smaller (considering that we are provided with plastic utensils). Will definitely be back! read more

Drinks were really good. Food was good as well. I got the chimichangas. The queso was delicious and service was great.

Review for the El Patron Barlett location. Team El Patron made it super easy and convenient to place an order over the phone and pick up. COVID-19 is throwing us all off, and El Patron is taking great precaution to make sure customers feel safe. Thank you for our delicious dinner! Looking forward to ordering again very soon. read more

I was finally able to try out this restaurant and wonderful kind people, just food tasted bad. Had no flavor, rice was crunchy. Sorry to say I won't be going back. read more

Great customer services The food are always on point when dining in and take out. Drinks wonderful!! Clean Patio nice right by the train tracks People you have to try this place read more

If I could give zero stars i would. I order two burritos and three tacos all the steak meat was dry over cooked and bland it's crazy they charge all that money for food that inedible I will never waste my money here again I don't recommend this place read more

We come at least once e a week. Tonite were seated but service never came. Very disappointed. May have to find a new one

Great customer service, delicious food, and even better margaritas! Texas Gold marg are our go to. Chicken Tortilla Soup is good all year round. Everything on the menu is good. read more

Everything is always really good. You actually get what you pay for here.Usually my ma and I get the same thing, Pollo Adobe . This time around ma got a chicken fajita quesadilla and it was huge and looked so good. it wasn't mostly peppers and onions with a few chunks of meat. ~so I might try that next time. I could live off of their chips. I did for about two days after tbh They burnt my dad's food but were super nice about remaking it?and he got a little extra which was cute read more

El Patron - Pollo Adobe - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

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This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Memphis. I'd visited Memphis before and dined downtown, but this was my first "living here" experience. I had been unpacking all day and just happened upon this place when I went out in search of a margarita. I've been back several times and enjoyed it every time. Food: I've had several people in Memphis tell me this place has the best Mexican food in town. Perhaps it was a small coincidence that they told me that as they were sitting there eating with me. Truth be told, I do think this place stands out as far as the quality of their food. Mexican is one of those food types that's easy to do alright, but it's hard to really do something special. I think the quality of their cooking combined with the wide range of options on their menu really puts this place a few notches above almost every Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I highly recommend the Pollo Loco Tapatio, but I have yet to be displeased with anything I've had. Drink: I'll be honest here: when I go for Mexican I drink two things: Margaritas and Patron. Doing otherwise just seems incredibly rude and inappropriate. That being said, I really like the house margaritas at this place. They're just really good for the money. Often house margaritas are too sweet or too weak on the liquor content, but they really know how to do them right here. And Patron... It's hard to mess up Patron. Atmosphere: the atmosphere on this one is what brought me to the restaurant. When driving by, the building is right next to the railroad tracks and looks a lot like an old train station. I'm not sure if it ever was an actual train station or not, but they incorporate a lot of the old train station feel into their motif. Unlike most Mexican restaurants, this place doesn't have the walls covered in paintings of cactuses and gigantic sombreros. In fact, they keep true to the "trainy" feel by having a little miniature train that runs around the top of the downstairs dining area and many other railroad touches like a foot rail at the bar made out of old railroad tracks. They also have a nice little outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. Service: I don't know that the service is that memorable, but I've never gone away thinking, "That was bad." Like many Mexican restaurants, there's a lot of Spanish spoken all around you, and a few people are a bit difficult to understand when they speak English, but the servers and bartenders are really quick to get whatever you need and are pretty polite. Bottom line: I think people are right. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. It's not just any one thing. It's the whole experience combined. I suggest you visit and visit often. read more

Yum. Best food , guacamole , waiters, and margaritas ever!!! We love to eat here! Can't wait to come back! read more

El Patron - Mexican Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee