I like the food and the service. The dishes are consistent. Some people might argue it is somewhat Americanized but given the location and price it is a good choice for a quick meal in the area. I really like El Jefe platter and huevos con chorizo. read more

Perfection. No idea why I have three stars before. Anyway, staff is always courteous. Food is always good. Margs are always delish. Pittsburgh institution. read more

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Patron's is fantastic. First time today. Fabulous food, really wonderful decor and terrific service (shout out to Nancy). read more

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The food was very disappointing. I ordered the shrimp, rice, and veggie plate with cheese--something I've enjoyed at other Mexican restaurants where it usually comes with shrimp, rice, queso, peppers, and onions. At this place, however, the dish arrived with shrimp and what were clearly frozen bagged vegetables: broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower. I was willing to give it a chance, but the first bite revealed vegetables that were still cold and soggy from being frozen. This not only tasted bad but also created a watery mess that mixed with the queso, making the entire plate unappetizing. When I let the waitress know that the dish wasn't good and not what I expected, she quickly took the plate away and, without asking, brought us the check--even though we hadn't indicated we were ready to leave. The service felt rushed and dismissive, which only added to the negative experience. Overall, the food quality and service were both poor. I won't be returning, especially when there are plenty of other Mexican restaurants in the area--even average ones--that manage to provide better meals and friendlier service than this. read more

We like this place. Food comes out fast and hot. I love their refried beans and rice. Their chicken isn't my favorite personally but my husband likes it. Causal restaurant with average-good Mexican food. House margs are a hit with us! Service is always fast and friendly! read more

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Authentic Mexican Cuisine. Patron has a wide array of items to choose from. Simple items like cheese enchiladas, quesadillas, and street tacos; as well as more refined dishes like shrimp fajitas, and traditional carnitas plates as well. The whole experience is surrounded with Great Service and servers that make sure no detail is missed for your meal. The drink menu has a collection of Mexican Margaritas favorites, and distinctive whiskey's wines, and Sangria. The ambiance features a festive restaurant that appeals to those that are celebrating an event or just wanting have drinks with family and friends. You do not want to miss this spot in East Liberty. read more

Patron Mexican Grill - Steak Street Tacos Beans and Rice and a Mandarin Jarritos to add flavor to what already is a Great Meal. - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love this place! I've been eating here since they originally opened the Wexford location years ago. Everything on the menu is authentic and delicious. And the staff is alway so friendly. I highly recommend Monday taco nights at the bar. One dollar beef or chicken tacos and three dollar margaritas. You can beat it! And they have multiple locations all over the city and suburbs. read more

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Visited this spot with friends on Cinco de Mayo and had a good time! The atmosphere was lively and festive, and both the food and drinks were pretty good--authentic flavors and great presentation all around. It's slightly on the pricey side, but the quality and experience made it worth it. The service could have been a bit faster but For how busy it was you can't complain. Definitely a great place to celebrate or enjoy a night out, will be back! read more

Food is decent but I enjoy the atmosphere and the service staff a lot more. The steak that I got was great piece and the shrimp is a big size. One thing I would recommend to improve on is the tostados. The shell is slightly soggy because all the juices are absorbed, making it harder to eat by hand. read more

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Been coming here for over a year now. You can't beat the food, drinks, and service. The restaurant is decked out in such fun decor. This place has lots of great options for lunch and dinner. Their happy hour is from 4-6 everyday, even weekends! The happy hour options are great and the prices are so good. I always bring my friends here for margaritas! read more

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I have been eating at Patron's in East Liberty two or three times per month for the past few years and had gotten to know several of the staff. The food is fine. The service generally adequate, but with management problems. Recently, there has been a turnover in staff with declining service. More recently, they forgot several food items that i had ordered. When I finished I ask them to remove those items from the bill. The manager did, but was clearly unhappy about it. I paid the bill, but placed the tip directly in the hand of the waitress because she was not at fault. Today, I found the door locked and called to see if they were open. They said I was not allowed in because I had not paid the previous bill. It is sad to see that Patron's is suffering from the effects of incompetent management. read more

I had some really good gorditas with stuffed fajita, cilantro, and white onions. They came with a smoky salsa and some rice and beans. It was amazing!!! The Manager there was Marcos and he made you feel at home. Inalso had a flavored margarita with a Corona. I will definitely be back! read more

Patron Mexican Grill - Mango margarita and a side of Corona - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I placed an online order through their website on October 13th for pickup around 12:30 PM. I got there at 12:00, and the restaurant was completely empty. No staff, no one answering the door, and no one picking up the phone. I called at least seven times and waited over 30 minutes with no answer. The restaurant was marked as open, and the website let me place and pay for my order, but I never got my food or even got in touch with anyone to try to get a refund. I even called another Patron location in Wexford to see if they could help, but the person who answered hung up on me. When I called back, nobody picked up. I went back today, October 14th, hoping to talk to someone in person or at least get a phone call returned, but once again the place was empty and no one answered. At this point, I'm extremely disappointed and angry. I never got my food, never got a refund, and couldn't reach anyone to fix it. I would not recommend this restaurant or any of their locations to anyone. Terrible experience from start to finish. read more

Pretty decent food. It's not the best quality or the most authentic, but it is cheap and does the job. They are a local chain from what I know. Most of the classic American-Mexican foods are served here, such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and so on. I tried the cheese quesadilla and the churros. The quesadilla was very average. It was on the larger side though, and quite a good deal for just $9. However, it was not very flavorful. I do like that they followed my instructions for providing the lettuce and tomatoes separately to reduce sogginess. The quesadilla itself was still not that crispy. The cheese had a very strange flavor. It almost seemed a bit spoiled. Other sections had no cheese at all. I'd recommend probably not getting this. However, the churros were very delicious! I thought they were expensive at first, but when I saw the portion, I realized it was a fair price. They give you 4 churros. They are delicious, coated in a perfect amount of sugar and a nice caramel center. Hershey chocolate syrup on top as well, although I'm not a fan of it. And, they even served it with some vanilla ice cream, which was quite tasty and creamy. This is another one of the Mexican places that serves chips along with their meals. It's solid quality and complimentary so can't complain. The chips came in a nice sized bag and the salsa was okay, although watery. All in all, not bad. It's not authentic or incredible by any means, but a good stop for a cheap Mexican meal. It is definitely better than many Mexican chains. Would definitely recommend the churros, but the quesadilla? Not so much. read more

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Best mexican in a 3 mile radius, possibly a 7 mile radius. Friendly staff, everything on the menu tastes great! read more

Patron Mexican Grill - 18 oz jefa margaritas (Wednesday $8 special) and Aztec fajitas for two - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

For cinco de Mayo, we decided to celebrate at Patron's! Originally, we were going to come here with a bunch of our friends for some of their amazing margaritas, but my mom ended up surprising me for the Pittsburgh marathon, so we went with her! She got the Carne asada street tacos, I got the Chile Colorado (like last time because it was so good), and my girlfriend got the steak fajitas (which is her go-to)! All of the food was so delicious and came out super fast, especially since how busy they were for the holiday! We got lucky and got some good bar seating, so we didn't have to wait very long. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area! read more

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I am putting a 2 because the aesthetic is very Mexican like and if gorgeous. Also cause the staff was friendly. But the food was just not good. It's even worse that it's expensive for no reason. I collectively came to the conclusion with my friend who did not like her food either. Margarita also a disappointment. I would not return. read more

Patron Mexican Grill is a great spot! It's easy to find nearby street parking. They have weekly specials for drinks. I got a corona-Rita (which is exactly what it sounds like. Yum!). I ordered the Special Santa Fe. It's a huge spread of a chalupa, taco, chile relleno, tamale, enchilada, rice and beans. The chile relleno (green chili pepper stuffed with meat) and tamale (steamed cake of dough made from corn with filling) were both dishes I had never had before and I really enjoyed them. I ended up getting two meals out of this dinner. Only reason I cannot give five stars is that service was so so. Would definitely return! read more

Patron Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped here strictly for the "Margrona" on the rocks and it was so cute and tasty! Complimentary warm chips and Salsa are also served here! Bartender was awesome. We have eaten here before as well and we have enjoyed the all items we've tried. Walls are covered with bright and colorful artwork and neat decor throughout this venue. Very inviting. Not bad for a small Pittsburgh chain. We enjoyed our mini visit. read more

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Patron is a standard american Mexican restaurant with consistent quality and service. They have well priced lunch specials and daily drink specials. The lunch specials are a steal for the portion size. I've been numerous times and don't have a bad thing to say. It's not fancy or trendy, but you will find great food and margs and leave stuffed! read more

Patron Mexican Grill - Steak Fajita - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Quick service and standard food. The Amigos combo is a really good deal if you're looking to try a variety of things from the menu. The margarita pitcher comes frozen or on the rocks and you can pick a flavor as well. Good for a group but very sweet. The restaurant decor was super inviting and fun. I would come back again for one of their daily specials! read more

Patron Mexican Grill - 2 Amigo Combo Special - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Menu options galore that would have satisfied me. Landed on a shrimp quesadilla of some sort and a fancy schmanzy magarita. Both were perfect. read more

Patron Mexican Grill - Shrimp quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is my go-to Mexican restaurant. Yummy food and nice staff. The decor is kinda tacky, but you can't have everything in life! read more

Patron Mexican Grill - Patron Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Not sure why we keep running into this issue. These guys alway forgot items we ordered when ordering from DoorDash. While they deliver some, they completely fall short of other items. So in the end, there's some members of our party that are disappointed. Given the missing items. read more

On a scale of romances to documentaries, Patron Mexican Grill is a flirty, fun romance. With colorful décor throughout and a large menu, there's something for everyone. The margaritas are delicious, and we enjoyed the fajitas immensely. Parking is street, but if you go on Sunday, parking is free! read more

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Tasteful interior decoration. So much color and details it was very cute. Came here with some friends on taco Tuesday and was a little sad to see they don't have a special going. They do however have daily specials that make coming here a good choice. We got a frozen marg pitcher which was very sweet and honestly had barely any alcohol in it. Beyond that though the food was good and our waitress was fun to laugh with. Would recommend getting the special combos as they're cheaper than most other options but get you more food. read more

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Taco and margarita Tuesdays, need I say more??!! Love it! Friendly staff, great authentic food and atmosphere.

Authentic Mexican food. Chips and salsa were decent, but the margs seemed really weak-- it was like drinking Koolaid. It was a busy night so our food took a while, but the waitress kept us stocked with plenty of chips and salsa while we waited. I'm not super adventurous when it comes to Mexican food, so I just stuck with the cheese quesadilla. The flavor was good, but the cheese was only partly melted, and some of it was cold. I assume it had to do with the kitchen being busy, but overall I'd call my dinner just okay. read more

Festive Mexican food place. There aren't many Mexican places in Pittsburgh, so Patron has a decent rep. However, their menu is crazy, and they don't execute their dishes as well as you'd expect. Table guacamole is always good, but they aren't too generous here. I loved the strong acidic lime touch to the guac, more than other places do, but I felt that the supporting cast of the diced veggies fell short. As for the entrees, everything was pretty standard. The meat was pretty mediocre, except for maybe their ground beef, which I enjoyed a lot---until it got too salty. Their steak mexicano was a total disappointment---just a really thinly sliced and cheap tbone cut. The fish was surprisingly good, so I have to give a thumbs up to that. However, all the surrounding elements: rice, beans, veggies...weren't great either. They felt more like filler than part of the meal. Overall, pretty average place. Everything else about the place is decent. The food just falls short. read more

Patron Mexican Grill - Pretty savory ground beef And carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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So disappointed in this food. Ordered it to go for some yummy Mexican after a rough day and it was totally off the mark. The chicken was dry and very salty. I think perhaps it was premade and just reheated. And worst of all, my quesadilla had hardly any cheese! It was way too expensive for the quality. Boo. read more

Patron Mexican Grill - No cheese! - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I went with vegetarian girlfriend yesterday and my food was delicious. Highly recommend the quesa birria. The margaritas were also wonderful, however my girlfriend got the veggie fajitas which was far from ideal. Instead of having pepper and onions like normal, it was broccoli, carrot, cauliflower & squash. She did not enjoy and ate around them hence the 4 stars. Would definitely go again and skip the veggie fajitas. read more

Great service, amazing staff, and delicious food. They made our night out a great time. The staff was friendly, quick, and welcoming. The food was very good with lots of options in the menu. I will be back. read more

An authentic Mexican restaurant. Love the food & Margaritas! The queso fundido and street tacos are a few favorites. Everyday they have food/ drink specials going on, Mondays are the best with $1 hard shell tacos! If you ask, they will even sing on your birthday! read more

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I always have a wonderful experience at this location of Patron! My friend and I went to dinner here the other night and it was no different. The service is quick and our waitress was very friendly. I ordered their homemade sangria to start and it did not disappoint. We also were given chips and salsa to share. Their homemade salsa is perfect! Good flavor! My friend ordered an enchilada for her entree and I ordered something new to me.. the pollo patron. I will get that every time I come from now on! It was so good!! It was again another successful and delicious night at Patron! read more

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Great food and daily happy hour 4-6PM ($4/$5 frozen margaritas!). Staff are incredibly friendly, we went back only days after because we loved it so much! Vegetarian items are clearly listed on the menu. Rice is cooked with chicken stock (also clearly listed on the menu). read more

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I didn't like this place. They use American cheese and I just can't and the salsa was from a jar.

Food is always fresh and super authentic. Great location and friendly staff. Totally enjoyed my visit! read more

Patron Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The restaurant itself is beautiful. The food leaves a lot to be desired. I ordered shrimp tacos. There was no description other than that on the menu. The amount of shrimp was generous, but it was served in tortillas with sautéed green peppers, tomato, and onion. I've had a lot of shrimp tacos in my day, but none with that combination. That's not the worst part though. They were served with some kind of vinegar MUSTARD. Not salsa. Not guac. Not sour cream. MUSTARD. On SHRIMP. I feel like that should warrant a description more than "Shrimp tacos" because no one in their right mind thinks of shrimp tacos served like this My husband ordered gorditas and I'm not even sure what they actually gave him. It was like a corn bun with little pieces of meat. It definitely didn't look like the picture. Our kids had quesadillas and they were just okay. I'm only giving 3 stars because the drinks were good and the restaurant is truly very pretty. The hand painted booths are gorgeous. read more

When you are looking for classic Mexican food for a reasonable price this is the place to go. However, just recently transitioned to a plant based diet and there was literally nothing available for me to eat. The customer service is always beyond amazing We got there at 9:10 and they closed at 9:45 to my surprise. However, the host was still very polite served us without a problem and was welcoming. It was actually a pleasure to come at this time because For happy hour this place is always ridiculously busy. My friend would definitely recommend the chicken chimichangas and if you want a buzz, frozen strawberry margarita is always a great go-to! read more

On a positive, the food arrived quickly and was hot upon arrival. The salsa was also very good. Unfortunately, this didn't hit the mark for me. I ordered the chile relleno, and nachos with black beans. My BF ordered chicken fajitas. The presentation was very poor(see pictures). The chile wasn't good. The chicken was tasteless and it was smothered in some type of white sauce that was also tasteless. Maybe if it was in a red sauce and the chicken had more flavoring (which I expected), it could have saved the dish - I actually tossed the majority in the trash. The bean nachos were good after I added shredded cheese on top from my fridge and the fixings from the fajita that I stole from my BF. The nachos came with a questionable sauce, beans, and chips (no sour cream, lettuce, pico, etc). My BF thought the taste of the fajitas was okay... but the chicken was cut very oddly (small slivers). Didn't look very appetizing. Don't think I'll return or recommend to others. read more

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