I like El Patron. It was a nice find. Being a regular customer however, I've noticed the service has really gone downhill over the last six months. Not bad service, but apparently not enough help. The folks there bust their butts. The food is great. I always get the mocajete. It has shrunk significantly and it seems there is a less accomplished cook, but it is still a buy at $19.95 Great little restaurant. Love the grande beer in the red clay mug. Not the best on the coast, but get some help and it would be really close! read more

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Food was awesome! We usually hit that other Mexican place in Vancleave, but gave this one a try and was pleasantly surprised! Wife had fajita salad and I had the el Rando, or something like that. Anyways, it was great! Service was good. And artwork was interesting! read more

The FOOD and the Atmosphere is as close to Central Texas: Tex/Mex, as I can remember. Tom M. read more

Food was delicious. Guacamole made at the table, pollo Santa Fe, flaming fajitas all wonderful. Drinks on the other hand were terrible. Nice waitress but she was too busy to bring us our check. Vents on the ceiling were nasty and need a good cleaning. read more

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Local here we have a Mexican restaurant closer to home but pass it up almost 90% of the time to come here. This last time we went we tried something new that I would have never thought to order and we absolutely loved it. Top check margaritas were great and we even had their table side guacamole, to which my six year old tried for the first time and DEVOURED it. The facility was clean and all waiters were friendly and professional. read more

El Patron - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Vancleave, Mississippi

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Wonderful food, service, and drinks. Reasonably priced as well. You must try the table-side guacamole! It is wonderful. read more

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OK food, not really authentic Mexican or even Ameri-mex. Place was busy though, more so than their serve staff or number of available menus! Haha. Our group of 7 got one menu to share! read more

Awesome food, service great.. very fast.. The drink was great.. nice relaxing place to go , across from Shed in Gautier read more

El Patron - Yumm - Mexican Near Me - Vancleave, Mississippi

I stopped here due to I-10 traffic and because I figured it would be faster than the Shed. This huge plate of food "Lindos" was enough for 3 meals. It's like all the fajita sizzling a over rice. And a small guac tasty and perfect chips. Plus the staff are sweet and efficient, and the tables are painted like artwork and the chairs and booths are nice and solid. Much more on the inside than you'd expect on the outside. I will definitely return. read more

El Patron - Lindos - Mexican Near Me - Vancleave, Mississippi

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We've tried many different dishes off the menu n not been disappointed. All the staff are wonderful. The table side guacamole is perfect, my husband doesn't like cilantro I do, they put mine on the side for me. It's the little things. But big things that count. Highly recommend read more

Slow service. I understand some nights are faster than others but they lost my order, by the time I got it, it was soggy and room temperature, cold by the time I got home in 7 minutes. Cute restaurant, a little claustrophobic and cramped. Food was okay, it got me full but it wasn't ideally what I thought I ordered. read more

Had their steak fajitas which were some of the best I've ever eaten. First time I've had them with mushrooms and squash. Margaritas were great! Service was great! read more

Nice Mexican restaurant just North of I-10 at exit 50. Nice big parking lot with nearby bar & grill, Vietnamese restaurant, and Snip It (which I will review separately). Friendly, prompt service and a generalized "comfortable " setting. I had a frozen mango margarita which was magnificent and a shredded chicken burrito that was large and filling for just $16. And I took more than half the burrito home with me. Certainly worth a visit to check it out if you like Mexican food! read more

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Apparently this burrito is not on the menu anymore but yet still serve it. It was the most filling, flavorful burrito I have ever had for the price. We also had margs and they were well mixed and had flavor. We will for sure be back. read more

El Patron - Burrito Vallarte - Mexican Near Me - Vancleave, Mississippi

The service was quick, and the food was great. Everyone in our group of six left happy.

The best staff, the best food. What a gem we are lucky to have. Their food always taste fresh and delicious. We've never ordered anything that we didn't love. It's hard not to order our favorites when we visit but each new thing we order becomes a new favorite! read more

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Unlike any other Mexican restaurant experience on the coast where they make your avocado made to order at your table in front of you like a Mexican hibachi recommended highly if you don't try it you're doing yourself a disservice! read more

Friendly and efficient service. Food is always spot on! We usually go at least once every couple of weeks or get carry out . Restaurant is always clean and an enjoyable place to spend an evening. read more

Awesome food good drinks and a very nice waiter, not the best Mexican I've ever had but pretty decent

The food was delicious and the orders were correct. The staff was very efficient and friendly. We had the fajitas. Plenty of food, even had to take some home. read more

We have been looking for a good Mexican Restaurant that is comparable with our So. Cal. Mexican Food cravings and this is IT!!! Such good food! I love the made at the table guacamole so delicious! The service is friendly and they do get busy so don't be in a hurry...it's worth the wait if they are busy. The owner is passionate about the food and service and it shows! We have to drive 30 minutes from our home in Long Beach but we don't mind...so worth it!!! read more

Service was absolute garbage. Sat down and ordered our drinks. Server brought mine, but never brought my boyfriend's. Kept walking past our table and ignored me when I asked if we could order our food. Left cash on the table and left. read more

My family and I just arrived to Mississippi from Florida to embark on a road trip to California when we were needing to find a stop to get some food before getting back on the road. We stopped into El Patron and IMMEDIATELY was greeted by a gentleman at the front who then brought us to our booth (the receipt said Eduardo) and brought to our table Chips/salsa/queso dip. After our orders were placed our meals arrived to our tables so quickly... I almost was worried about how quick but everything tasted so great. Terrific food, terrific service and whenever we visit Vancleave, Mississippi we will stop back in. Thank you!!!!!!! :-) read more

Service was pretty awful. We went on a Saturday night but it was not busy at all. Our waitress seemed like she really just needed to take a deep breath and calm down. She handed us our paper menus and instantly asked if we were ready to order. When she came back about 10minutes later she said "see, this is why I wanted you to order earlier". I very much felt like she just completely blamed the wait on us. We have never been before and so she also seemed thrown off when my husband asked about the beer selection since there was just a limited food menu printed out on computer paper. Both of us ordered tacos (chicken & fish) which were good but the rice and beans were not. Margarita was not bad but very sweet and artificial flavored. read more

El Patron - Limited menu - Mexican Near Me - Vancleave, Mississippi

Food was delicious and tasty. A lot of it too for the money. The shredded chicken should have been hotter-- was lukewarm so that is one area for improvement, hence taking one star off otherwise this would be five stars. Service was good, very efficient and friendly. read more

An experience you don't want to miss! Everything was delicious! From the table-side guacamole to the flaming cheese fajita (I'm talking actual fire here) and the salsa that's good enough to drink, my husband and I have a new favorite place for date night!! read more

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Best Mexican food hands down in this area .... Pedro the owner is onsite everyday and loves to suprise you if you let him with an Awsome plate.. don't miss the opportunity you'll thank me later.. read more

Another social group with which I play used this place on a monthly basis for our meeting. I usually wouldn't write a review of this establishment: if you've had one taco salad, you've had them all. I mean, seriously, "Mexican" food in this area is essentially the same 5 or 6 ingredients, just pick your tortilla wrapping. I envision about 8 bubbling pots of stuff back there in the kitchen on a burner.... just pick your shell. I mean, how does one expect it to come back out in 20 seconds after you order it? You think Madam Cleo is back there? Didn't think so. That being said.... Their food is good. I've famously said I tend to be more "weighty" on service and atmosphere than the actual food but all elements combine here to give one a good dining experience. The food is consistently fresh, tasty, and timely. The place is always clean and service is good. Give it a try. read more

On the road back from Florida and passed a ton of the usual places to eat. We saw El Patron's sign and decided to check it out since it was unique. When we pulled into the parking lot, it was not impressive looking. I am so glad we don't judge a book by its cover! The service was very friendly, prices were reasonable, and the food was really good! Definitely recommend! read more

We've seen this place easily fifty times as it is next to our favorite Pho place and have always wondered. We are kicking ourselves for not having tried El Patron sooner. I'm not a fan of cheese dip but this was very tasty and came out in a large bowl. It was a huge amount for the price. I had the Supreme Burrito with steak which had a very good taste. The kids had steak burrito with red sauce and a steak quesadilla. With drinks an awesome tamale and a couple of Negra Modelos the bill was $56. Service was quick, friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

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Don't waste your time at this overpriced unsanitary restaurant. All I'm saying is ask to see the kitchen. This is absolutely ridiculous.

The best chili relleno I have ever eaten! The food is always fresh and delicious!! Yummy chips and salsa too!! I would highly recommend a visit. read more

We were traveling home and decided to stop in and eat some tacos. This place is amazing.the guacamole was fresh the tacos were crispy and the chicken burrito supreme was to died for delicious. We definitely will be back. read more

Wonderful menu, charming interior, gracious service. Highly recommended.

First time here, came because of all the good reviews! And it didn't disappoint. I had the beef fajitas and my hubby got the chipotle chicken, it was the perfect touch of heat and smokiness from the chipotle peppers. Over all a great experience and super friendly staff. Thank you Eduardo for your attentiveness.! read more

Had dinner here on Monday, July 30th. Ordered the Tortilla Soup (listed in the Soups & Salad section). It was enough for an entree. If you order this, don't order anything else or let the entire table enjoy it with you. This was a completely different preparation than I have ever seen. The tortilla strips were the color of the soup rather than on top of the soup, still crisp. Also, the soup was so hot I couldn't eat it. I believe this item was previously portioned and heated in the microwave. Would not order again. Also, had the Tamales. Pretty good and a bargain @ $2.00 each. Listed in the "sides" section. Our waitress was very good with only a couple of "hiccups ". Having lived in Mexico I probably would not return but perhaps this is the standard for Mexica food in Mississippi. read more

Stopped by this restaurant on our way to New Orleans- what a hidden gem! The food was great- I had pollo loco and my husband had a taco salad. Both were delicious! The service was excellent too! If you're in the area definitely stop in - you'll really enjoy. read more

What a train wreck. Do not go to this restaurant even if you are going to sue of starvation. Shit food . Virgin frozen margaritas only. Horrific experience read more

Me and my boyfriend were looking for some good local Mexican food, so we stopped to try El Patron and had our expectations exceeded to say the least. Our server, Mitchell, was super nice and provided some of the best service I've had in a while! Will be back soon! read more

Another great meal delivered by Waitr. Our 2d family meal at a good price & hot on arrival in Gulf Park Estates! read more

El Patron - Chimichanga...yum, yum! - Mexican Near Me - Vancleave, Mississippi