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El Patron Shinola

4.0 (88 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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Martha G.

Food and service was amazing! This is real authentic Mexican food we were a party of 12 and the waitress was such a sweetheart with us i would definitely recommend this place.

Natalie M.

Got myself a Michelada BOMB. Shrimp ceviche delicious. Highly recommend coming here ! Very nice and welcoming. Also have live Banda here

Vanessa P.

This place is great! Location is overall clean and welcoming. We've been here 2 times and it has not disappointed. Both times we've come around 3/4 and have never waited. The food and drinks are both great and reasonably priced. Service is amazing, waitresses are patient and kind. My family and I have definitely found our new mariscos place. Just read the reviews below mine... I have never seen flies around my food or anything like that. And everyone has always been very kind and welcoming.

Mojarra with like chorizo beans. The rice was buttery and garlicky- supper yummy
Anna B.

We have been here a couple of times now. The food is fresh and very flavorful. We have had several dishes and all have been delicious. This is a hidden gem, highly recommended The staff was friendly and attentive. We are yet to come when there's live music to see how that ambience is, but would not hesitate to come back on a regular day

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Glamis G.

We went on a Saturday. Gabby was our waitress. She recommended the Pulpo, which was phenomenal 10 out of 10 I will be coming back specifically for this. We also got the aguas chile in SalsaNegra.. We did not like it. It was a little on the sweet side. We ordered a half dozen of Oysters which were partially frozen, but I'm sure if they weren't frozen, They would be very good. We also had another Waitress Odette to help us. Overall we were satisfied, will go back and give it another chance especially because of our waitress Gabby. Great customer service! Also the owner was very welcoming .

Shrimp Camaron Coctele
Jenny P.

Me and my boyfriend came to try a new seafood restaurant in town , had high hopes with the ratings here on yelp. Got seated right away, music was great. Our waitress since the beginning was really rude. We didn't get a welcome to blah blah, she just asked if we wanted to order appetizers she seemed she was in a hurry or didn't have patience. She was walking away within the 20seconds after asking us. She brought the chips and guacamole we order then left. We got our food in a timely manner which that was good . When we got our shrimp cocktail, they didn't bring lemons . We asked her for ketchup and lemons . When she brought the lemons she just left them in the corner of the table without saying anything. Just like when you leave food to an animal. The whole time we were there not even the 3 waiters that were their came to ask if we good or we needed anything else. Just to mention the place was not even packed, their was only 2 families and us their. I got asked after I told them to bring the total if I wanted a refill on my cup.(after we finished eating and about to leave I get asked if I wanted a refill:/). At the register they added a $15 típ automatically, asked my boyfriend not to tip them because they never got near our table at the time we sat there. Never coming back here .

Super good you can taste the Mezcal.

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Reviews are mixed. Many praise the fresh and flavorful food, excellent drinks, and a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are often described as friendly and attentive.

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Great & food service. Went here with my wife to watch World Cup games and a few other times. Would happily return.

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Food was fresh and good.....very good fusion of the foods....this will be the one go to spot for this

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8 months ago

Very good food and service. Definitely a place to check out , one of our favorites for Mexican mariscos !

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8 months ago

Best customer service here!!! FOOD is amazing. Very friendly! Definitely will come back!

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1 year ago

Not a huge seafood person, so I got the carne asada and it was sooo good! I had the shrimp empanadas and they were good too. I'd return.

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7 months ago

Like it it's super nice. Very friendly and enjoyable. Like coming here on my free time when I choose a spot

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Food was good waitresses were nice and attentive.. prices are fair ... will return back

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