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    El Patron

    3.5 (73 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Monster burrito!  Yes, share it!  It is big enough for two!  So good!
    Casey E.

    Found El Patron through an IG reel! The food was AMAZING, the team was so friendly and accommodating... can't wait to go back on. Friday or Saturday night and try their margaritas!

    Fast service! Friendly staff! Food was delicious! Kids meals are a large size! Can't wait to come back.

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    Isela V.

    First time here and we were sold. Located off a major highway in Garland, this new location is very easily accessible and has plenty of private parking for their customers. The restaurant is very spacious and clean. You order at the counter as you look onto a printed menu. Since there is no signage saying "Order Here" and since we didn't see a menu up on the wall, we assumed we had to sit and order. However, the staff flagged us down and gave us instructions. It's uncomfortable to stand at the counter, stare at an extensive menu you haven't seen before, and feel rushed to order when there is a line of people standing behind you in line waiting their turn. I ordered a tripita taco - they have fajitas, pork, trompo style and barbacoa (from what I remember). The tripitas were cooked perfectly and tasted great! I also ordered one trompo sope and it was also to die for. Crisped perfectly and topped generously, it was amazing. Husband ordered the posole which he likes and our son has a torta (forgot what kind) but I know he liked it. For dessert, we had stuffed cajeta churros that they sell from "The Churro Factory" and oh.my! Glad we made that decision. Prices are reasonable and can't wait to return to try something different!

    Chicharrone and barbacoa tacos!
    Narti W.

    I don't know how I missed this place before but it is now my favorite taco place. You walk up to a bar to order your food. They have drinks and beers in a cooler next to the counter. They have a variety of plates or if you'd prefer, single tacos. We ordered barbacoa, trompo, and chicharrone tacos. Soon after we ordered, we realized that they offer the elusive horchata! The woman who took our order gave us plate, which they have chips available for free. On the opposite side of the wall, there is a condiments bar full of taco fixings and sauces. The food came out within 10 minutes of sitting down and all of the tacos were consumed shortly after. I wished I ordered the trompo because they spices on the tromp is impeccable!

    Jonas W.

    I thought the pozole was excellent. I also had a al pastor taco that was great. The chips and salsa were also on point. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!

    Shantilly L.

    Food was bland and without love. Beans were runny. Normally when I order beef tacos it's some sort of fajita steak but they served ground beef. The tortillas weren't toasted. Chicken was dry and unseasoned. I threw it away and counted it as a loss.

    La patrona. Pastor was horrible and thick

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    Our go-to place for barbacoa and menudo. If you're looking for something different, try the tlaquepaque sauce.

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    2 years ago

    Carnitas to menudo. Such a good place. Breakfast tacos may be my favorite as well. They have my business!

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    2 years ago

    Nasty drop food on floor and still attempt to serve to customer. Want be eating there anymor!

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    Primera vez que vengo a esta restaurante y los mejores Tacos que eh probado en mi vida, ya me imagino los de méxico!! Los Tacos al vapor!

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    The service here could be better but the food is still spot on! I stop by this restaurant any time I visit my parents in the land of Gar.

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    Thanks a lot for your comments, I will manage this situation

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    The menudo is probably the best thing to order. Sadly some parts of it were hard and not easy to chew

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    7 years ago

    Great tacos! Great service and amazing salsa! Love this place. Try the pastor taco plate. Good price too!

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