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    La Patrona

    4.3 (122 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carla C.

    Ordered take-out. Was quoted 15minutes for my pescado (fish tacos). Took more like 20minutes but that was okay. Staff were very nice as I just waited in the entrance area. There is a small patio and I overheard that you cannot reserve it (first come first serve) and you can only sit in groups of 2. Restaurant was 70% full Tuesday at 7PM. Tacos were super fresh. Didn't really like the corn tortilla flavor but I like they use 2 wraps per taco. Fish was a good portion but $18 for 2 tacos + tax + tip it becomes quite pricey. Had to choose between beans and rice as a side and chose beans. I really liked them, good texture, great flavor. I was happy they threw in a small hot sauce as well. Tacos themselves had a little spicy kick which was really nice. I liked the dressing and slaw mix. Overall, a decent Mexican option.

    Patrona Cesar and red wine
    Shawn R.

    Well, this was the start of a great date night. Busy so good thing wife made a reservation! We came hungary, and left barely able to breathe! Our server was SUPER nice, and the drinks and food took us back to Mexico times. Even after all the food, we had to make room for CHURROS!! D - LICIOUS!!!!! Inside decor and music also gives it the authentic Mexican vibe. Definitely my favorite Mexican restaurant I have been to locally! I didn't really care for the Bulldog, but I don't usually like margaritas, so not sure what I was thinking. Just got caught up in the moment haha... definitly not taking a star away for that though.... give this place a try!! Make sure you make a reso or you'll be waiting!

    Chicken Tacos
    Kayla C.

    Holy smokes- I have to say, this is easily the best local Mexican joint in the YEG area. It doesn't look like much from the outside- when I rolled up I kind of wondered if I was in the wrong place. We had a 7:30 reservation- our table wasn't ready, we had to wait about 10 min. I wasn't too flustered though, the fact that they were packed on a Sunday night just reinforced that we were in foe a delicious evening. We started with the flauntas for an appetizer, which was delicious. Highly recommend. I had the chicken tacos. The flavours were soooo good. The tortillas were perfect. I will say the hot sauce is not hot. I like really hot sauces, so this was my only complaint- flavourful nonetheless. We finished off with churros and oh dear lord were they amazing. The only thing I will say is that our waitress, although she checked in on us sufficiently and made sure we had what we needed, I got a very unfriendly vibe from her. That said, I couldn't put my finger on what it was- maybe facial expression or tone... but not blatant enough to affect my score in any way! 5 stars! Maybe even 6! Will definitely be back again and again. Top notch Mexican experience!

    Quesadillas Doradas
    Abby S.

    The food is good quality and massive fair portions. The service was efficient, available and nice. The environment was busy, lively and filled with happy smiley customers. Highly recommend this amazing place!!!!

    Taco platters on Tuesdays $44
    Lily V.

    Taco Tuesday mean taco platters for $44. Choose any 3 of their flavours to create your own platter (each order is about $17ish so you're saving a bit of money) They come on double tortillas so you could technically split them up & double your taco count. We've always really enjoyed the food here but felt the chicken was dry and under seasoned this time - our favourite barbacoa was fabulous as always. I also like to add a side of rice. Started with the queso ($23) & housemade chips (because I thought it'd be better value than chips + guac + salsa for $19.) Cheese is also good in tacos! Pro tip: they make all their sauces in house and my faaaavourite ones are the garlic and spicy peanut. I want that peanut sauce on everything. Ask for it!

    Guacamole, pico de gallo, tostados
    Janis M.

    Friendly service, a little slow but table for 14 came shortly after us. Excellent guacamole and pico de gallo. Tostados were crisp and light. I had pastor tacos w refried beans. Hubby had quesadilla special (2 chorizo, 2 beef). Really excellent. Middle of the day so we didn't have drinks but the list is extensive and looks great. Desserts look tempting but our entrees were filling. Definitely a place to try when hankering for authentic Mexican. Chef is from Mexico City. 1 app and 2 mains w 20% tip, $86.

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    Daisy Y.

    Heard about La Patrona from a coworker of mine. I can't believe I didn't find out about this place sooner because IT'S FREAKING AWESOME. The food is top notch - good portion sizes and it tastes amazing! The horchata? Made in house, and you can totally taste the difference; no chalkiness to it whatsoever. I'd buy it by the jug if I could. They do, however, sell their sauces by the bottle. We were there on a Wednesday, which was tamales night, available in house or you can take some frozen ones home. (tamales got the two thumbs up from my husband) Nice, efficient service. The servers are Spanish speaking, which I feel lends to the authenticity of the restaurant. I would most definitely come here again, even just for the horchata. Ample free parking. Free wifi available.

    Rose W.

    I was in the Sherwood park area and found this place on google with high reviews. My partner and I were able to get a seat at their community table (a long table where you share with other customers) without any reservations. We tried the Asada Torta with fried egg and the Suadero Taco. Both were delicious!! The meat was juicy and flavourful. The sauces complemented the food. The portions were filling and reasonable for the price. It's definitely ranks high among the Mexican restaurants in the city. The only problem with my experience was the long wait time. We probably waited 30-40 minutes for the food. The server apologized to us for the long wait time and said it isn't usually like this. I hope she's right because I do intend to come back in the future.

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    Jay Jay I.

    Came with a healthy helping of hype to this spot. Had to pick up a reservation, not a problem at all. Fail to plan as they say. Food took a while to come out but should be expected around five o'clock on a Saturday so with that in mind, make sure to give a drink or two a go. Our server mentioned the feature cocktail enough to pique the interest of the whole table. If you're driving or simply don't partake settle into good conversation with your dining mates, because it's as cozy as can be. Location is charmingly small but adds quality intimacy, it's a tad dark and so are the menus so don't fear your flashlight if you forgo the QR code menu option. If you look to the right of the bar you can glimpse the inner workings of the kitchen, they do well to hide their secrets despite the view. In short, try it before everyone else does. They're doing big things in a small space.

    Tortilla soup
    Michelle M.

    My first time here. I love the ambiance of this place. Great music and it smells delicious. Ordered a Paloma. It was the best one I've ever had. Next time a spicy margarita. Had their chips, salsa and guacamole. I tried the tortilla soup, I found it too spicy for my taste, with all that said I will definitely go back and try some of the other amazing food. Then to end our dinner we got their churros. I love that they are served hot with a chocolate mousse. Perfect way to end the meal.

    Taco Platter
    Teresa S.

    Really enjoy this restaurant. The food is absolutely solid. We didn't realized on Tuesdays that they have a taco platter for $44 which allows you to pick 3 different kinds of tacos. Great way to try a few kinds for a great price. We enjoyed the chorizo, al pastor and shrimp. The shrimp is breaded just so you are aware. We picked it because we wanted lighter option but it ended up being the heaviest! Not a complaint, just an observation. We added cheese but I don't think the al pastor or shrimp needed it as they were delightful on their own! Chorizo and cheese were a match made in heaven. We had the fresh chips, salsa and guacamole to start. It made me feel like I was taken away to Mexico. Delightful flavours. We sat in the patio and it was quiet and lovely. The inside is so fun and has a very cool vibe. Service was friendly and prompt. Food came out very quick in our opinion. Will be back.

    Cubano
    John W.

    Me and my son were visiting from Southern California and decided to try this restaurant. La Patrona was excellent, everything we had was really good. We had the Birria Quesadilla, Cubano Torta, along with the guacamole and chips. Everything was excellent.

    Vegetable tacos
    Hector I.

    A hole in the wall for authentic Mexican food! La patrona is a Mexican restaurant located in Sherwood park. I ordered the vegetarian tacos. They had refried beans, veggies and avocado. The dish has rice on the side. The tacos were very well seasoned and portions are great. As a dessert I ordered the churros which were delicious. Overall the restaurant is great. The only only thing would be to have more clear vegetarian options.

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    Service was slow. Food was horrible and expensive. Will never go back. Queso was like rubber. Tacos were disgusting.

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    Authentic style food and a well themed place. I didn't expect to get this style of food out of this place. VERY impressed!

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    The best mexican food in the edmonton region by far. Always a hit with anyone whose tried it for the first time. Space could be a bit small.

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    Best Mexican food in Sherwood Park. Atmosphere, food and drinks, are all amazing ! Absolutely love it here!!

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    Didn't know this place existed, but am glad it does because La Patrona was booked for the evening…read more Menu is pretty much the same, as is the service and the food. The food came out pretty fast. We loved the nachos as always, which are generously loaded with toppings. The tacos were solid (the al pastor and the pescado). We still had room after our meal and had a hard time deciding between dessert or a second plate of nachos, but ended up getting dessert instead. The tres leches was very nice - sometimes it can be a bit too sweet or moist, but this was just right on both fronts. The flan was also well done - nice texture and not too sweet. Seriously, there were no complaints during this meal, and I'd totally recommend coming here for a solid Mexican meal. Plenty of free parking outside.

    We went on a Friday at lunch. When I booked, was told to come at 11:45 as there were 2 large tables…read moreat noon. No problem. We arrived and ordered right away. No-one at 1 large table and only 4 of 10 or 12 at the other. The waiter took our drink order before noon and when they arrived, apologized for the time it took to bring the drinks. We ordered at that time and then...nothing. Literally at 1:00 he realized that we had not received our food. Both large tables were eating but not us. I tried to catch his eye but wasn't able to. He did apologize and paid for our meal and brought us dessert but honestly, at that point we weren't paying. It took an hour and 20 minutes to get our food. Simply abysmal! He probably forgot to put our order in but the fact he couldn't be bothered to check on us the whole time is really shocking. I won't be back and absolutely do not recommend this place.

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