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    El Patrón Downtown Riverside

    3.9 (1k reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Buffalo wings 9/10
    Heber P.

    The food is always good here. Music is always going and matches the ambiance. Service is good also the bartenders are friendly.

    Chorizo con chorizo + nepalés

    Came here for breakfast and it was amazing. The drinks were great, the food tasted amazing, and the service was great. Even the inside was nice and it had a nice breeze coming from their patio. The chips and salsa were great too which is a deal breaker for me, I'll definitely be coming again!

    This is not beef! Supposed to be chicken fried steak

    Bartender was amazing I just wish food was too. I ordered chicken fried steak that clearly reads breaded beef steak fried golden topped with gravy well let's just say when I got my plate of food it was not beef it was a chicken thigh cut and looked like crap with gravy on it so I investigated the meat more as I saw it was not flat beef as a chicken fried steak should look. So I proceeded to as the manager about my food he then got attitude because I said isn't this supposed to be beef he said I don't have beef and got an attitude, I'd love to say I'd return and give my business but we will definitely not be back and I suggest nobody go here either

    Outdoors Patio area
    Stephanie M.

    We celebrated my grandma's 80th bday here. My uncle rented out the outdoors patio & small room adjacent to it from 1pm-4:30pm for an affordable price with deposit paid in advance to reserve. The owner, Santiago, allowed us to come a half hour beforehand to decorate & we came in, not knowing what to expect. Upon our arrival, the birthday cake was promptly whisked away to the kitchen, we found Santiago PERSONALLY on his hands & knees fixing the electrical cords for us, our servers introduced themselves & graciously helped us rearrange the set-up to accommodate the band we brought in. Then helped us rearrange the layout yet again once we realized the band needed to be next to the electrical outlets. I was embarrassed to even ask so I started doing it myself but they jumped right in without being asked. If I'm being honest, usually I'm not a fan of buffet meals, so I wasn't expecting much. But everything served was SO delicious! The fajitas were my favorite dish, not only flavorful but also nice & moist. Not only that, but they refilled the food for us as it ran out. They brought out to-go boxes for the leftovers, & best believe my family took home every last bite! The lime margarita tower was SO yummy but also hella dangerous because it was strong!! Other restaurants will give you watered down drinks but El Patron doesn't play. We were only planning on one but it was so good, we couldn't resist getting another. From start to finish, the servers (Leslie and Cecilia) were on POINT. Their service went above & beyond expectations-- continuously checking on us, refilling drinks/food, taking photos, etc. Not only that, but also, when my young autistic nephew unfortunately got sick, they were so incredibly compassionate about it & helped clean up the mess right away. I was absolutely blown away by the attention to detail & quality of care. As my grandma is getting older, we are especially cherishing these final years with her. We spent thousands overall (venue, music, photographer, special mass, etc) but every last cent was worth seeing her happy with all of her loved ones. After many months of planning, I was super nervous about something going wrong but I can honestly say that core memories were made. Thank you to Santiago, Leslie & Cecilia for your hospitality, good food & work ethic-- it truly meant so much for our family unit.

    Pina Para La Niña
    Katie B.

    The atmosphere was the best! Service- top notch. The decor great! Arline was absolutely fantastic. Food was incredible. We had the surf and turf, the shrimp was the best we've ever had. Their margaritas are amazing. The Pina Para La Niña is a great twist on a jalapeño margarita, one of the best l've ever had. Will definitely be back!

    Pulpo
    Renee S.

    The girls and I had happy hour at this location. We arrived at about 5:30 and ordered a bunch of apps to kickstart the night. I was truly impressed with the fried pulpo. This was truly like two dishes in one because it also came with ceviche. The diablito fries were also a hit. Service was solid. He was available when we needed him, but not overly intrusive. I look forward to returning. This was our second time here at this location, and I have to say that I appreciate dishes that you can't find at every other Mexican restaurant.

    Karen U.

    The food was delicious, the service amazing, and the place is really nice. They make you feel welcomed. We went for my mom's birthday and they went out of their way to make her feel special. Fernando made sure we had everything we needed, he was amazing. Definitely have to go back!

    Shrimp Enchiladas

    The food and drinks are always a hit and Fernando as our server is the cherry on top!

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Chi W.

    Came here for lunch during a Jury duty break. It's about a 5-minute drive from the courthouse, which is super convenient. It's on a Wednesday, so not crowded, and parking was easy. I ordered my go-to dish, chicken enchiladas with green sauce. Delicious!!! The service was great too, fast and friendly. I also really enjoyed the ambiance, very chill and relaxing! I'd come back the next time I'm in DTR.

    Bonnie S.

    Service was the best part of our visit here. Ambiance is weird. Layout and decor is a little strange and cluttered. Most of the food was pretty awful. The menudo was good but the taco and burrito barely had an oz of meat in it. Flavor was way off, I've had better microwaved food. The prices were actually pretty up there for what you get. You are better off going to Miguel's Jr. Was utterly disappointed in this place.

    Great margaritas
    Crystal B.

    Service- top notch. Arline was absolutely fantastic. Food was incredible. We had the surf and turf, the shrimp was the best we've ever had. Their margaritas are amazing. The Pina Para La Niña is a great twist on a jalapeño margarita, one of the best I've ever had. Chips and salsa were amazing, and could come for just the drinks and chips/salsa. Will definitely be back!

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    Kelly C.

    Authentic restaurant in both ambiance and menu. The Camarones Estilo Ensenada was delicious. The Margaritas were well made. Service was friendly and prompt.

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    Ask the Community - El Patrón Downtown Riverside

    Do you have mariachis?

    No unfortunately we do not

    Do you have live mariachi music?

    Unfortunately they moved to LA we are looking for a new band as we speak

    Do you have weekday bottomless mimosas? Actually, just interested for Black Friday.

    Only on Saturday and Sundays from 10am to 2pm. We do not offer it on Fridays

    Hi are you taking reservations for Thanksgiving around 12:30? Party of two?

    Unfortunately we will be closed in Thanksgiving so our staff can enjoy the holiday with their family

    Are small dogs allowed on your patio?

    Unfortunately no. Sorry.

    Do we need a reservation for Saturday Brunch?

    Unfortunately we do not take reservations and the largest party we can accommodate is 14. All members of your party must be present to be sat and there is a 2 hour max on all tables. We always advise to get here early

    Do you sell your michelada mix?

    Yes we do!!!

    You are listed as restaurant as well as an event space/venue. How many people does your event space accommodate?

    Our banquet room can accommodate up to 40 people.

    Do you guys have live music?

    Only on Sundays from 11am to 1pm

    Can you accommodate a party of 15 for brunch?

    Largest we can do is 14 sorry

    Can you mix and match the margaritas,mimosas and bloody Mary's on brunch menu?

    Absolutely

    Hello, do you guys accommodate to large groups?

    We can accommodate a party up to 40 ppl. This size will require you to use our banquet room upstairs and will be served buffet style. You can send request from our website at www.elpatrondtr.com

    Do you do any specials on Tuesdays (Taco Tuesday)? Do you have Happy Hour?

    You can find all our specials on our website at www.elpatrondtr.com. we have happy hour all day everyday in the bar areas and 2pm to 6pm in the dining room

    What days and hour is the mariachi there?

    Sunday from 11am to 1pm

    Hello are you taking reservations for mothers Sunday brunch?

    Unfortunately we do not take reservations

    Do you guys have brunch, if so when and for how much?

    Yes...sat and sun from 10am to 130pm. Pricing depends on what you order. You can find our brunch menu on our website at www.elpatrondtr.com

    Does this location have Happy hour, if so, what times?

    HR - I believe starts @ 3... Ends? donno

    Can I make reservations?

    Unfortunately we do not take reservations

    Is your enchilada sauce gluten free?

    Unfortunately none of our sauces are gluten free

    What time do you close on Fridays? Is it 10pm every night?

    Our kitchen cloaes at 930pm. But if we are on a wait we will stop taking names as earliest at 8pm to accommodate all guest on the list.

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