Popped in for lunch before heading to the airport. It was not very busy on a Thursday in September but the servers were all super nice, especially the woman who greeted us. She gave us a rundown of the menu and explained that it was order at the counter service and let us know where the bathroom was. We got a chicken burrito, with green sauce and a two taco plate. My tacos were good on their corn tortillas and held together nicely. The burrito was massive and we ended up taking half for later. My margarita was good and pretty strong. The only downside was that the music was pretty loud and felt overstimulating, so I probably wouldn't want to come when it's actually busy and conversations are loud. Overall a pretty good spot! read more

El Patron - TWO TACOS - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Ordering is at the counter. Burritos were really good. It is very big and combines well with all the ingredients. There are indoor and outdoor seating. Restrooms need a code to get in. read more

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Hi El Patron, We placed a to-go order with you and were excited to try your vegan options for the first time. Our vegan burrito order was supposed to include chips and salsa according to the menu. The salsa was missing so we returned to get it. When we returned, one staff member said the vegan burrito didn't come with salsa, though at that time we pointed out that it is listed on the menu as including salsa. Another staff member then provided a side of salsa and it looked strange so we opened it while we were still there and it was partially eaten & had broken off tortilla chips inside of the salsa container & areas you could see where someone had been scooping salsa with chips. We wanted to bring this to your attention, as it raised concerns around hygiene and trust. We were excited to try and expecting top notch food & service from everything we've seen about El Patron. read more

Was shocked to learn this restaurant is self serve here in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. You order at the counter and get up to get your own ice water and anything else you need, no servers!!! A runner comes being you your food, but that's about it. Any condiments, you also need to go up for the register. Food was good, though. Nothing special. read more

Was in the area for lunch! I ordered: el patron burrito $16.95 add $3.95 for steak $7 mango cart $21 burrito, a bit mushy. Not ideal. Also, not the biggest fan of sitting, then standing up to order again, then sitting back down. The misters (when we went was super hot), and the umbrellas were set up in a way to block most of it which wasn't the best. read more

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This is such a great restaurant right downtown, Palm Springs! They have an excellent happy hour, very affordable! Beautiful restaurant with plenty of indoor as well as outdoor seating. Service was friendly and fast, and the food was plated and presented beautifully. The drinks were also delicious, you simply can't go along with anything on the menu you're here. I recommended if you are looking for authentic and flavorful Mexican food. read more

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What a great spot! Right in the heart of downtown. Outside seating to enjoy the weather & people watch. Got here at 11:30 on a Wednesday afternoon. No crowds, no wait. Seated immediately & went inside to order. Make sure you ask about their special of the day. We got the 3 hard shell tacos , rice & beans with a drink for $13.99 & the 2 flour tacos, beans & rice for $13.99. You can tell a good Mexican restaurant by the rice & beans (imo) Everything was delicious! Staff was friendly & helpful, will definitely be back. read more

El Patron - 3 KIDS TACO PLATE - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Love love love this place! I brought my Mom here and she absolutely loved it. She could only drink 1/2 a frozen margarita... she said they were too good and strong, lol. We both got the taco Tuesday special. I did chicken and carne asada tacos, my Mom did the carne asada and pork carnitas taco special. It comes with rice, beans and homemade chips, plus either a frozen margarita or beer. Gina, one of the owners, was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! SO patient explaining everything to my Mom. She was incredible! Customer service in Palm Springs has been amazing since we have been here. Love supporting Latino businesses, and I will always be back to El Patron! read more

El Patron - Frozen Margaritas with sugar rim - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Amazing service, vibe, tacos and margaritas. Also, Gina is incredibly cool. So much love in this place. read more

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The restaurant was super close to our hotel so why not! We saw they had 4 shots for $30 so we had to visit. The Mexican candy shots were delicious. The asada tacos were flavorful. I would recommend the flan it was delicious . You order and pay at the counter so service was very fast. I got the patron salad nothing to rave about. They have handmade corn tortillas which were very tasty! We went in a Saturday and it wasn't crazy busy so that was nice. The outside patio was perfect to sit eat and people watch! read more

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I love the Drinks , very delicious . Great hospitality ! The ambiance is awesome . Also they have wonderful staff . Gina was very ni read more

El Patron - Margarita flights - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Went to El Patron in Palm Springs and overall had a really good experience. We ordered the shrimp ceviche with avocado, a loaded hot dog, and a huge tray of nachos. The ceviche was very fresh, light, and flavorful, and the avocado on top made it even better. The nachos were massive and loaded with meat, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo, perfect for sharing. The only thing that surprised me was the hot dog. The toppings on it were almost the same as the toppings used on the nachos, like pico de gallo, avocado, and sauces, so it looked a little weird and unexpected on a hot dog at first. But the flavors actually worked together better than I expected. The atmosphere was lively, portions were generous, and the food came out fresh. Definitely a fun place to eat with friends. read more

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Centrally located spot right in downtown Palm Springs offering a solid happy hour and lots of patio seating for ample people watching! Staff all very friendly, and attentive; they did let us know after being seated you go up / in and order at the counter inside and they give you a number for your table. Happy hour menu consists of mini nachos and tacos, etc. offerings and a few cocktails. Some beers on tap too here. Cool fun spot to stop if walking around. read more

El Patron - FRIED MINI TACOS (3) , happy hour wings, happy hour taquitos - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

delicious food especially the el pastor and bean and cheese burrito. The service was great and the room is very cozzy. defenetly will be getting the five star treatment. read more

El Patron - yummy - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

if I could give a 0 I would. first time there with my family and as soon as we sit they tell us we need to order at register yet a server is taking someone else's order next to us. Everyone seems rude, no customer service. When my husband goes and orders they tell him they're going to close soon and don't have anything we were going to order on the menu in a very rude way by some cashier, and older lady. Mind you it's 9:30pm and they close at 11pm we walked out and will never be back. food was pricey and all the servers looked very unhappy read more

As Palm Springs locals, we try to patronize local restaurants, if they can stay in business. We have ordered food from El Patron several times in the past and have enjoyed it, but this time it was a complete fiasco. We ordered the Mahi tacos and the Pollito (chicken) tacos....and nothing came out correct. Instead of Mahi....the tacos had shrimp, which one of us is allergic to. The Pollito tacos were ordered as...No Cilantro, which means there generally will be just a sprinkle of it with the pico de gallo, but these were covered in cilantro and despite trying to scrape it off, all you could taste was...cilantro! Also these tacos were ordered with corn tortillas...which were tough and hard to chew. All in all, this will be our LAST visit to El Patron....another Palm Springs restaurant scratched off our list. read more

We were walking around downtown and needed a little snack so we stopped by El Patron. The inside dining area is very small and was full, so we were seated out on the patio right next to the sidewalk on Palm Canyon drive. It was nice and cool under an umbrella and the overhead light water mist felt great on a hot day. This was also a great spot to people watch. We were saving room for dinner later that evening so we just ordered chips and salsa with guacamole. You have to go inside to place your order and then they bring it out to you. The chips were some of the best we have ever had and the salsa was good also. The star was the guacamole, very fresh and creamy and a very good sized portion. Before we left, I did a search for "best chips & salsa in Palm Springs" and El Patron was on two of the lists I read. We would definitely like to return for a regular meal. read more

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Service was a solid 10/10 everyone was incredibly accommodating. We came in with a group of 20+ and they had a table set up for the boys before we even arrived, which was such a thoughtful touch. Ordering is done at the counter, but the process was seamless and well-organized. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for group gatherings. The vibes were on point, and everyone loved their food from the taquitos to the pozole, with the tacos being a definite standout read more

El Patron - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Got the el patron salad and prickly pear margarita. Wasn't wowed by the food. For $14 for a salad not a bad price. Drink was $14 which I don't think it should have been since it was not mixed well. I would come back for food here but not to drink I would rather go to a high end place for a cocktail price. You place your order yourself at the front so there is no dining experience. read more

El Patron - EL PATRON SALAD and prickly pear margarita - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Ohhhh so good!! We stopped in on a Monday evening and were pleasantly surprised to hit Happy Hour after 6 (Happy Hour offered until 7). My drink of choice, a Paloma. This did not disappoint. Not too sweet, packed a good punch and was $7 on HH. Add in the outdoor heaters on a chilly desert night and we have ourselves a winner!! We ordered the El Patron Salad with Al Pastor and Elotes. The salad was plentiful. Huge portion of meat, avocado, black beans and corn on a bed of fresh romaine. The dressing had a light citrus flavor. Delicious. I'd order it again and again. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Too bad we don't live here, but we'll be back anytime we can! It's so good! read more

El Patron - Paloma & Negra Modeli - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Everything from the customer service to the food to the cleanliness! This is definitely one of my favorite spots! Gina assisted us along with the other amazing staff. My wife and I had to stop by twice in one day. The food is on point the drinks are delicious. You should try the chicharrones! read more

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Drinks are so strong, yet so good. Perfect pre-game, while I didn't get the chance to taste the food, I hope to come back and give it a try because it smelt delicious. My favorite was the mexican candy shot and the prickly pear blended margarita. Excited to come back! Service was pretty quick for being busy, and ambiance is perfect for a late night place to sit outside and enjoy the nightlife. read more

El Patron - Prickly pear blended margarita, mexican candy shots, ay faustina - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I have always walked by this place in DT Palm Springs and never really had the chance to go in. I went with my siblings today, two of whom are vegan and have fish/shellfish allergies, and I was worried that they wouldn't be able to eat anything. Luckily, they had an entire vegan section, made sure nothing was cross contaminated, and had plenty of options to satisfy everyone. More importantly, unlike a lot of other restaurants these days, they don't use soy sauce on their meat! Everything we got was delicious. Service was wonderful. And the vibe is just awesome. Definitely will go back. read more

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This business could easily phone it on and rely on foot traffic for business- but it doesn't. The exceptional service from this fourth generation Latin family-owned business whose owners hail from Chicago will keep us coming back. Also, I need to taste more of their food. I always say you can tell a good place by the salsa. The three salsas served with their rich, crunchy chicharrones were each a delight for the senses. One was spicy as hell but didn't sacrifice flavor for heat, one green one was bright and herbaceous; and the third was a roasted vegetable and tomato mild but incredibly complex salsa which was so different from anything I'd had before. We also had the very strong margaritas which were hand made and tasted like I was living in a lime tree sipping fine tequila. Gena, (sorry if misspelled) the owner, was so attentive and walked from table to table asking how patrons were doing even though some were rowdier than others-not saying any names (us)! We had a mistake happen and our chicharrones hadn't come out for a long time and I asked about them. I was told they weren't rung up but they brought us a ln order of them anyway and insisted they were on the house even though I offered to pay. Over and above- just wonderful treatment of their patrons. We will be back to try the other food!! We were there for a nightcap which lasted almost two hours and ended in several Cadillac margaritas and a gummy bear shot and a Scooby snack shot! All were delicious. We ubered back to our hotel, obs. Well done El Patron and thank you so much for a great memory on our trip to Palm Springs! read more

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Great local place in downtown Palm Springs to grab some delicious tacos and margaritas! Ordered the beer battered mahi mahi tacos and the shrimp tacos - both were very tasty! There is seating both indoors and in the patio ... great to people-watch too! read more

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Our yearly visit during California pride cheer camp at the Westin. Still the best food, best drinks, fabulous service. I think I'll have to make a special trip from Orange County from now on Love this place read more

Meh happy hour $20/x4 Tequila shots. $5/Modelo. Everything is self serve so big savings on tips. Music was Tejano Rap? Yuck! Got mini tacos for appetizers: Three small tacos weirdly buried under a salad? Why is chef hiding the taco? Perhaps for the same reason he's hoarding tortillas. We ordered beef fajitas and received Three (3) regular sized flour tortillas. Had to order three more for $1/tortilla. I'm pretty sure this is against the Geneva convention, so I'll never return. read more

El Patron - Shots - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Stop by for some drinks on a Saturday during Coachella fest. We only had a shrimp taco and Micheladas and they were refreshing and so good. Cute restaurant in DT Palm Springs . Will definitely be back to try the other plates. Services friendly you order your tacos upfront and they bring them to you. read more

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The food here was a spectacular plus I suggest the al pastor burrito mine was 90s size of you know you know. The Service staff here was spot on friendly and nice nothing was left needed and requests were made on time Gina made it worth it. The ambiance here is wonderful with its modern retro look made from a 90 year old building, everything in here was teddy and clean. read more

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It is 1st time eating here at El Patron. The system is bit different than other place. Here No server, you have to get in the line at the bar and tell cashier your table number and order foods or drinks from there then, runner still brings foods and drinks at your table later once it's ready. Foods and house frozen Margarita was delicious. The Draft beer here is $7 which is good considering Draft beer. They have special Ceviche or Aguachiles with Draft beer for $13. Good Cheviche and good deal!!!. Pretty good!!! I will definitely come again on my next visit with friends. read more

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Wonderful time here tacos were delicious. My server Bubba cared for me to the outmost possible thing he could possibly do. Drinks are amazing. Food is good. Highly recommend get Bubba as your server. read more

El Patron - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Trendy lil spot. Can't speak on the food because we didn't eat but the drinks taste pre-mixed. Kind of expensive for that.. They were supposed to ask if frozen or iced but they didn't. read more

El Patron - margarita flight. Like 45$~ - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I had some great and no so great interactions here with the staff. First and foremost the host/hostess, food runners and bussers are the real MVP's in this busy restaurant. They made my party of 8 have a great experience here. They went above and beyond to help and give incredible customer service. The older woman at the cashier stand wasn't the warmest, and tended to be slightly condescending at times. We haven't been here before so we didn't know the rules on ordering or knowing you're own table numbers outside etc. I almost left because of her but I just shrugged it off and moved on. The chips & salsa are so delicious here!! I ordered a margarita flight but I can tell they really skip on the alcohol for some reason. My recommendation would be to buy 1 shot on the side to divide it in the drinks. They were so sweet and almost tasted premade? Who knows. I loved the outdoor area and the decor of this place. Not sure I would come back though. read more

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We were at this restaurant on August 1, 2026. Ordered seafood tacos. There was human hair in the sauce and the salad. Very bad This restaurant is dirty I threw the food away I never go there anymore. Servers do not seem clean. Who knows what is going on in kitchen I threw up when I found hair in the food. read more

Solid lunch taco special. Tacos, chips and guac were great. Good service and friendly staff.

Came here for happy hour. It is randomly 4 out of the 5 weekdays from 3-6pm. Their food options are pretty decent and their frozen margarita is great. You have to order in front but service was quick. read more

Went to Palm Springs for the weekend and wanted some Mexican food. Got to say it's a great spot for delicious drinks and the food was great. Got the steak nachos and asada burrito, definitely big portions and would recommend to share dishes. They seat you in the beginning but you have to come to register to order. The service was great from the waitress to the bar tender filling our cocktails to the top :) only thing wish they would bump up the AC inside, was a bit warm but overall good experience. read more

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0 STARS Ate here for the first time today. Ordered 2 orders of chicken tacos that came with rice and beans on the side. The total came out to $73.00. Insane. To top it off. They don't even have servers here. You have to order inside. So I'm not sure why it's so expensive. And the cherry on top.. you have to pay for sides of salsa. read more

El Patron - Tacos Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Every time I come to Palm Springs this is a must go to spot. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious and the staff is so accommodating and kind. We recently came here and had the happy hour menu. It was just the right amount of portions and the drinks were on spot! Thank you to the team for continuing to create delicious foods and drinks! Much appreciated! read more

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I came to Palm Springs as a natural foodie on a mission to uncover the underground food culture of the city--and stumbled upon El Patrón. From the moment we walked in, we were met with genuine kindness from the manager/owner. After sharing our mission, we were treated with an elite level of hospitality that immediately set the tone for the night. The ambiance stood out right away--elevated, warm, and easily one of the best in the area--but it was the food that truly exceeded expectations. The nachos, fried shrimp, and peppers were beyond exceptional, each dish hitting that perfect balance of flavor and authenticity. Be warned about the margaritas--dangerously good. They had us in a euphoric state of mind and turned our evening into a late-night adventure. Service was quick and casual, never intrusive, which made it easy to enjoy the night without the pressure of a hovering waiter. You walk in, order, and then lose yourself in the company of your people--until you're met with what feels like a kiss from authentic, family-owned Mexican cuisine. As a long-time food reviewer (whose account was unfortunately hacked), I thought back on this spot and realized this review was overdue. El Patrón reminded me why I started sharing food experiences in the first place. Highly recommend read more

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