Great food, great service! Love their salsa and lime bar too, I always like to get more limes!read more

Came here today for the first ( and last ) time ( 11/22/ 25…read more I ordered the enchilada meal.... When I took a bite of the enchilada, it was COLD, and the exact same thing with the refried beans. To say that I was disgusted is an understatement. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, they enquired if I wanted another meal, to which I refused. I then asked for a refund, to which they flatly declined. I now have some sort of stomach virus, and will most likely miss work tomorrow. I also spoke with another patron, and they reported the same exact issue. When I informed them that I was going to file a complaint with the health department, they literally stated that they did not care. Well, we'll see how "much they don't care " when a health inspector gives them a THOROUGH inspection !!!

Small place... no bar but bottled beer available- food is great- servers so great. Salsa is amazing…read moreand good food for the price.

Every Mexican restaurant gives you a window into somebody's abuela's kitchen, and Porton is no…read moreexception. Cross the threshold, open the "gate" and try your favourite classics. I love that tacos are so de-rigure that they forgot to even add them to the menus (that's been fixed)! Their Pastor is fantastic, the service friendly (they even limp along and tolerate my bad Spanish), and the salsas are bright and flavourful! They have an extensive "pesces" menu (perhaps aimed at ovservant Friday and Lenten Catholics) of seafood offerings--I cannot speak to them further, as I was raised beside the Pacific Ocean and do not eat seafood 2000 miles away from the sea. The ambience is typical of a taco-joint: formica tables and sliding chairs; nothing fancy, but not a place you'd loathe eating. They do a swift business at primary meal times; but I have never had to wait for a table or had food to take too long to arrive. Carry-out is similarly swift whether you order ahead (online pr by phone) or pop in for takeaway. They accept card payments; including tap. There is an offering of beers and traditional "aquas Frescas," like horchata and jamaica, as well as some Jaritos sodas and Coke products. Very handy spot worth a couple visits a month for sure.

Jesus was amazing. Excellent service and food. Top notch tacos, quesadillas, and burritos. Would…read morehighly recommend for families, friends, party's or whatever event you may have. Their food truck is also exceptional.

The food here is excellent, and the price point is, too…read more I had the meat lovers taco, and ordered two of them, only to find out that one (at less than $8) is really like a double taco, with two tortillas. So I ate one, splitting the meat and pico across the two tortillas, which was really ample and delicious, and took the other home for later. My only complaint is that there was a line at the counter when we walked in, and because of that we didn't realize they had menus on the counter. We sat down at a table, and with no QR code or other way to look at the menu, we pulled out our phones and were trying to do it online without much success (several sites had difference versions, and with no descriptions). It wasn't until a staff member came out from the counter and asked us if we were okay that we explained this, then she brought us some menus and was super-helpful. My husband had a beef burrito, served with rice and beans, and also said his was excellent. One other bonus - root beer as a choice in the pop dispenser! Yum!

This market has a good selection of Hispanic foods for your needs in BloNo …read more Prices seems reasonable as well

Been to the restaurant & grocery store many times over the years, starting back in 2017 - it's…read morealways been great. Once took my friend from Mexico in there for dinner & some snacks, he said the food was delicious, and that the whole place reminded him of home :) highly recommend!

Had a nice lunch with friends here yesterday! We were coming in at a weird hour (3:30 on a Sunday),…read moreso, we were seated right away. The service was great, they took our order promptly, the waitress knew the menu well (I had questions about spice levels), and they checked in on us a few times. My friends got the Dirty Horchata (January special drink) and the taquitos (think this was also a special) and everything was really tasty! I got two tacos and with the chips and salsa, that was perfect. Ample parking, and I hear it does get really busy, so, expect a wait in normal mealtime hours.

Stopped in here while on a work trip. I'm only sad that i only went here once. the funny thing is…read morethat my food was just ok. The ambiance and decor are perfection. It's beautiful and fun inside the space. The people are super friendly and kind. You just want to invite them to sit down and est dinner with you! I ordered the birria ramen which ended up cold and clumpy. I said something and they were super great and replaced it for me. I also ended up ordering the churros for dessert and they were kind enough to give it to me complimentary. I tell you, excellent service brings people back faster than anything else. I'm ok that i didn't love what i ordered. I will try something else next time. The chips and salsa were also tasty- salsa is not spicy but they do have several spicy options on the tables so you can mix your own heat level as desired. I also got a raspberry lime margarita on the rocks and it was great! Solid flavor combo. Can't really go wrong with margs ever. I will tell everyone always to come here when in Bloomington!!

Great authentic food! Very professional staff! We will be back! Loved variety! Thank youread more

Food is excellent! Service excellent! Ambience excellent. Ribs in green hot sauce tongue in green…read morehot sauce roast beef soup.

Ordered from here via Door Dash for the first time. So satisfied with this delicious food!! My new…read morefavorite for delivery for sure!! Prices are average. I'm very pleased they followed my request for no cilantro and no onions. Definitely ordering here again!!

I ordered a chicken torta and was not disappointed. Just be aware that when you order it with…read moreeverything, it gets a bit "juicy" in the center, so make sure you're holding it with both hands

If you think malls are only for memories, you clearly haven't tasted what's sizzling at La Patrona…read moreAuthentic Mexican in Bloomington! From humble food truck roots to the very heart of Eastland Mall, Ruby, Raymundo, and Gloria Flores have cooked up a story--and a menu--that you just can't quit. Atmosphere Walking into Eastland Mall, it's easy to spot La Patrona: the oasis of flavor in a food court that's seen busier days. In an era when storefronts blink out and even COVID tried to close the kitchen, La Patrona dug in its heels--and thank goodness for everyone craving real Mexican food! Drinks Begin with the Pineapple Aghast Frescas. Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, it's the perfect partner for what's to come. Appetizer Don't miss the Nachos with Chorizo! Scoop after scoop, the thick homemade chips never buckle under fresh, melty cheese and spicy sausage. Every bite is a reminder: this is how nachos were meant to be! Main Dishes * Birria Taco: The MVP of the menu, these savory, juicy tacos could draw a crowd in any city--lucky for you, they're right here. * Steak Gordita: Stuffed with tender steak, this gem balances texture and taste, making each bite an event. * Chicken Enchiladas: Rolled to perfection, topped in a signature sauce, with black beans, fluffy Mexican rice, and a bonus side of diced potatoes that warm the heart. The Heartbeat of the Community La Patrona stands tall as the last restaurant in the Eastland Mall food court--a beacon of flavor and resilience. It's not just about surviving but thriving, serving community with every plate. If you love them, let them know: like, comment, share, and review for a chance to win a gift card! It's just another way to support this local hero. Drawing ends 10-3-1025 Keep showing La Patrona the love they've shown you--because every visit is a taste of true hometown spirit!

So I guess this place started as a food truck, and now has sorta graduated, to the food court…read more Neither incarnation was one I ever really sought out. I'm sure I've come across the truck a time or three but don't recall having ever ordered anything. With a taste for birria tacos and an IG reminder that they now have a food stall in Eastland mall, i zipped over at the tail end of lunch hour. Found a great parking spot quickly, had no wait to place the order...and then noticed the menu said birria was only offered on the weekends. D'OH! In all fairness, this was referenced in a previous IG post as well if I bothered to look. As a quick fallback plan I asked if the could make combination tacos with both steak and chorizo on each taco...they said 'Sure'. And even though I wasn't terribly impressed by the seasoning in the steak itself, when combined with the chorizo (and a good smattering of green sauce and a squeeze of lime) it was tasty as hell! A tad pricey ($9) for 2 tacos - which I assume prices for both meats - but they were healthy and it certainly filled me up. I'd also point out that the food court, along with the mall in general, is a predictably depressing and mostly bare bones place these days, with only a Kobe Express stir-fry food stall also still there. It's also apparently a frequent target for vandals, which is even sadder. Perhaps these negatives explain why the business has all but stopped with the social media posts. If you scroll through that history you'll note that they used to try new items (churros/churro bites, elotes, flan), something I thought I might find here around Xmas week, but alas I am thankful that they still offer birria Friday thru Sunday as I should be able to talk the better half into a weekend visit. We'll see if the review needs an update thereafter!

Shout out to the waiter Johnny! Amazing customer service…read more10/10 The food was delicious!!!! Restaurant was full, but the food got out fast. I love this place.

Elias was an excellent server, coming back to check on us. The atmosphere is very authentic and…read moreinviting. I ordered the Tulum Special ( a combination of grilled shrimp, broccoli, pineapple and mushrooms with a chipotle sauce on a bed of rice). It was delicious, a new favorite dish. My wife had the Chicken Enchiladas with rice and beans. She devoured it, so it must have been very tasty.

Everything was wonderful very good food I recommended very authentic sauce were the best meat cook…read moreto perfection on point

The restaurant is really quaint. The staff are attentive. The food has generous portions and is…read moredelicious. There's plenty of parking.