The service was great but the food was even better. 1st time there. Food arrived HOT and so well platted. I thought I didn't like mexican food, I was surprised. I also had the banana dessert. la cena fue fantástica (dinner was fantastic) We will be going back. read more

The food is very ..very flavorful! Outstanding food surprises to find that it did not hold back for the locals. The service was good. I'd only ask for quicker replenishment of tortillas. Man this food is the best Mexican food I've had in the US. Even by any standards to any in Mexico. If you want a real taste of Mexico don't look anywhere else. If you ask for the Salsa asked for the real one.El que pica. Fenominal , you can not short good especially at the cost of the meals You would have to go to Mexico and have a gourmet chef make you something even close. read more

Best mexican spot in Livingston county. Very tasty mexican food, seasoned just right. We noticed many repeat customers greeted by the staff. Nice family festive atmosphere... Fast service... Reasonable prices. Good drink selection. read more

This place rocks. Anyone who has been around Howell knows this place used to be the ultimate dive bar - The Red Apple. It was dirty and an eyesore. I am so happy the proprietors of El Patron came in and rescued this place, cleaned it up, and created a great, family-friendly place. The enchiladas and quesadillas are amazing and bursting with toppings. Service is prompt. The restaurant is clean and totally takes you to Mexico with the decor. It's a great place to bring kids. And to not bring kids because the specials on margs and Dos Equis rock during the week ($2.99)! One of the best strawberry margs EVER. If you have room for dessert, you must try the Banana Burrito. read more

Your run-of-the-mill, generic Mexican food - but still delicious! Large margaritas, large portions, and FAST SERVICE. My fiance and I were craving Mexican food, and since moving to the area - had not been to El Patron yet. From pulling in the parking lot to arriving back home, it only took us 50 mins for the whole trip. We kicked ourselves for eating so quickly later, but that didn't change the quality of the food. I always order Huevos Rancheros, and I was not displeased with the meal at El Patron. Delicious! We had leftovers to go around, and they were still ok when reheated. read more

My wife and I had lunch there yesterday, our first time. The food had service were both excellent. We will definitely be back.

Great place for Mexican food. My wife and I also love their margaritas. Their quasadias are to die for.

Rude RUDE server. I knew exactly what I wanted,, and he let out an exasperated sigh when I said I was ready to order.. This was server 7. He later dumped my plate at my table without a word today and just strolled off- around 3pm, I will NEVER be back. Left the jerk a single penny tip. read more

I carried out lunch and my food was terrible and my rice was bland and undercooked not appetizing. my burritos were undercooked. if I could have gave this a 1/2 star I would. I will never go there again and I suggest you don't either. read more

Love the food and there fast on getting you out. I go once a week if not more. Salsa, cheese dip, tacos everything is good.

You cannot find better or faster service anywhere! The food quality is good and fresh.

El Patron has been opened in Howell, on Grand River for several years. TBH, my favorite kind of Mexican food is the kind I make at home, so we didn't bother to try it before now. My husband and I joined our friends and their children here on a week night. The restaurant was mostly empty, we were seated and greeted quickly. The complimentary chips and salsa were o.k. - the chips were homemade, which is a bonus, but I prefer thin and crispy over thick and crunchy. The salsa had good flavor. Our food came fast - my husband and I shared the triple fajitas, which, I thought would have chicken, steak and shrimp all separately so we could build our own fajitas. I was wrong - they brought it out with all the meats and onions and peppers mixed together. This was fine - the flavor was good. My biggest complaint is that the sprinkled a little cheese on the meat and peppers and didn't bring cheese on the toppings plate. I was super disappointed about that. The refried beans were good and fresh and the quac was good too. The amount was huge and my husband finished the leftovers later. I don't know if I'd go back - probably if someone else picked it. read more

Good food, love the chips and salsa. Prices are reasonable. Food came out very quickly. Drinks are huge but margarita tasted and looked like it was all cocktail mix, that's really my only complaint. read more

El Patron Mexicana was awesome. Order extra cheese sauce. It is amazing! The ONLY thing is that they beat the chicken paper thin. I think it might be better as a plump breast. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Good food, fast service. I've never been disappointed. Keep an eye on the bill though. At times I have been charged more than the listed price. read more

This place was by no means a good experience. The parking lot was small and terribly designed. The place was packed so apparently someone likes it. We parked right in front of the road sign that is falling apart, chipping paint, and broken bulbs. We waited in a line that is first come first serve, who does that anymore? Thankfully a large party wasn't clogging the line. Then upon getting seated we waited until after another table was seated and got their drinks before we got to order. The seating was very close and we were packed into the back of the room. Waiters were running around crazy the whole time. And our waiter didn't seem to have any bedside manner, but others looked nice. We weren't asked if our order was ok for quite a while and our drinks got refilled once. But with all that, the food wasn't worth it. Tasteless Mexican. My least favorite. Sorry guys, we won't be back and don't recommend it. read more

Unremarkable TV dinner type mexican food. Didn't offer Tortas, not even in the lunch section of the menu. Everyone at our table was flabbergasted when we saw we were charged for our leftover containers! That was a first. Word of warning, the plastic lids on the children's drinks are very cheap and do not stay on. An utter disappointment, not even my Mexican ex wife liked it and it was her choice. Left with the distinct feeling that they cut a lot of corners and the food quality suffered as a result. My boy remarked that his meal lacked flavor! Oh and the lights flickered periodically, may want to spend some dinero on an electrician. No need to revisit this joint. read more

My lunch starts at 1030. It says the business opens at 1100am but the workers have been late every time. Today almost 20 mins. An suv with tinted windows flying into the lot. Unfortunately they have good food and I can get make another and be back in time. read more

Really trying to support our local restaurants but no matter where I order from food it is just not right. This is a suggestion. The food was tasty but the nacho chips and cheese comes in foil pans and the poured cheese is on the bottom with chips on top. You cannot eat this, can't warm it up because it's foil. Cheese on side would help. We threw 2 orders away. The sauce for enchiladas is non existent so food is dry. Maybe put sauce on side. Drink never came with kids order. Please think about how we're going to eat this when we get home. Otherwise good job. read more

Cheap, fast and pretty good. A good choice when your broke and want decent food. Stay hungry mis amigos!

The food here is average, lacks flavor, service is also average not very good at refilling drinks or checking back on the table...

One of my favorite restaurants in Howell. Amazing service and great food. Although the food isn't as authentic, it's tasty and if you haven't already, try it! read more

I love El Patron!! I've been here many times and I've never once had to wait. The staff is normally very attentive and the service is always quick. The chips and salsa they serve before your meal are great, as well as every meal I've ever had here!! read more

Had a party of three they weren't busy they were quick to get to table for drinks and food orders. But that was as good as it would get. Our food came out stagered over about five mins, the portions were very small margaritas were weak I don't think there was any alcohol in it. $90 wasted I feel ripped off. I have 30 year restaurant as a kitchen management so I know what those dishes probably cost to serve. Service was quick but very robotic no personality read more

Been here several times and I have nothing to complain about. Always quickly seated and have always had good service. Food is good with reasonable portions. This place is a good value for the prices charged. Place is starting to show some age........clean but not super clean. I will continue to stop in here when I am in town. read more

Our favorite go to Mexican restaurant in town. Shrimp tacos are the best. Everything we have tried in our many visits have been great. Highly recommended this place for a great meal read more

Always great food and service when we come here. Excellent chips and salsa! I highly recommend the Pachuga Tapatia, the chicken and chorizo go so well with each other. read more

I love the Chicken Fajita quesadilla! However the last two times I ate there I was ill. Not sure about this place anymore unless you enjoy rapid weight loss and stomach pains. read more

Just look at the posted pics. Slop, and that's exactly how our dinner tasted. Worst Chiles Rellenos I've ever eaten. And I've had them at a lot of places. Wife had carne asada or should we say carne jerky. Again, more poor yelp reviews that completely do not represent the experience. Again, look at the posted pics. Enough said, enough seen. No need to answer additional survey questions. read more

Being from Southern California, I know my Mexican food and I'm quite picky when it's not up to my standard. This food, however, was fabulous! The service was prompt and polite. I ordered the Flaming Cheese - it was muy buena! I was with a party of 8 and everyone was pleased with their meals. A definite great addition to Howell! read more

Very disappointed it took over ten minutes and two requests to get my full meal. The drinks were watered down and when my husband informed staff that the food was not that good the response was 'oh well'. My son didn't even eat his meal. We won't be back read more

El Patron is our go-to place, especially for birthdays and family celebrations. Our picture can be found all over the birthday walls. By far my husband's fave restaurant in Howell. He always gets the veggie fajitas and has enough leftover for lunch the next day. I always get something different and have never been disappointed. Service is quick. read more

BEST Mexican in the area by far. Large portion of you want to share or take some home, GREAT salsa, and very fast service. Absolutely in love with their chimichangas. Don't let the outside deceive you, it's high quality food and high quality service. One of my favorite spots, no matter how far I have to drive. read more

If you like good mexican food this is the place. The chips and salsa are a great start to your meal. The service is great, if there is something wrong with your meal they will fix it. The decor is very bright and warming. read more

My wife and I stopped in for lunch on a week day. There may have been two or three other tables with customers. The service was glacial slow. It took forever to get menus, etc. and while we were waiting someone was clearing off the table across from us a loudly as possible, throw the dishes, etc. into the carts. Annoying. Once we finally got the meal the food was acceptable although typical Mexican-ish style compared to some of the authentic Mexican cuisine I've had elsewhere. When we were finished there was no sign of our bill. . .I had to pull someone away from the bar television set in order to pay up and leave. Ridiculously bad service. read more

I have been out in the Brighton area for 5+ years and have really missed having a good Mexican place near by. Found this place by accident and wow, what a surprise. The food is delightful, service is great and best of all the restrooms are clean; very clean. I would recommend El Patron to my friends and will be back soon. read more

Great food and great margaritas. Definitely my favorite place for Mexican food in Howell

Worst Mexican place in town. Searched the web to find out they don't even have a website, or a menu to look at. Decided to order a take out of steak quesadillas and got a taco with steak. Went back to complain but stood there and no one helped me. Piss poor service and I wouldn't recommend. They sure aren't going to see me back anytime soon. read more

Found it on Yelp and after reading a couple of reviews decided to stop in-very glad I did! Had lunch special #3 ($6.99) and the ground beef taco was incredibly good-had me wishing I had gotten an all taco lunch. Enchilada was as expected with a good red sauce. The beans and rice were also decent. Good meal at a very affordable price! read more

Fantastic authentic Mexican food. I have lived in this city for 6 years and have never tried it because of the appearance from the outside. The food and service is fantastic. read more