Bad service and bad food. Not at all authentic Mexican food at all. The salsa was good but that's…read moreabout it. We had a group of 7 riders here. Every plate was a mystery plate and didn't at all look like what was ordered. I'd pass on this next time.

Tasty, affordable tamales. Cash only, reserve or get there early. Friendly staff. Definitely will…read morereturn when in the area.

The Customer Service at the window is so bad. The lady is…read moreso stressed she never has enough help. She complained the whole time myself and others were at the window. I drove 2 1/2 hours to get treated so bad. Wouldn't even sell me another dozen. The tamales were great if you can handle the attitude.

Amazing tamales! Cash only so be prepared. There is an ATM at the grocery store just down the road.read more

Our favorite place to get tamales once you've eaten E. B. 's tamales there are no others. Great to…read morehave on hand in the freezer for surprise guests.

Great street tacos, Spanish rice & refried beans. Clean. Friendly staff. Called ahead & picked up…read more No wait

My hubs and I were in town for a few days visiting family who are locals. I grew up outside of…read moreHouston and have a palette honed on good Mexican cuisine my whole life, or at least as authentic as you can find when most Tex-Mex establishments have to satisfy American tastes to stay open. Everything that was ordered at our table was just as good an any of the hundreds of places I've eaten in the Houston area, San Antonio, other regions in south Texas, and beyond. Their queso fundido was prepared differently from anything I've had elsewhere, to include sautéed onions and pepper, but I'm now a fan of El Patio's presentation. The only negative was that it was served with no flour tortillas, we had to ask for them separately. Any good queso fundido is served with warm flour tortillas. So do yourself a favor and order the queso fundido and ask for the tortillas to eat it with. All of the other dishes ordered by everyone in our party of five was delicious and fresh, from the beef street tacos, to the pollo San Jose, to their chili verde, all wonderful. I already know this will be a family tradition every time we come back to visit.

Great food authentic Mexican food in my opinion best around 5 stars great little hole in wall best…read morefood vibes

Definitely seems like a local favorite. Called ahead to save a table around dinner time and it was…read morefor sure a good idea as all other tables filled very quickly. No music but lively, friendly chatter all around. Fresh chips and salsa were brought to the table, and I thought it a nice touch that everyone got their own salsa to dip in. I ordered a mix of tacos and was very happy the restaurant accommodated this. The pastor was okay but the birria was way better than I expected. The hot sauce paired nicely but could've been spicier in my opinion. The rice and beans were so delicious that I swear I blinked and they were gone. Price point was excellent as well--Loved this place!

The food was sub par. The margaritas weak. Not recommended. Not going back. Especially avoid ground…read moremeat dishes. Device was very good and friendly.

It was incredible bad from the service to how they make you feel walking through the door of oh no…read morea customer we have to work still Left a decent amount of a tip but for some re-heated food and an empty building I should have seen the sighs. This place needs to get their act together...

This restaurant has excellent service, food, and it has a great atmosphere. Love this placeread more

My wife and I were on our way to New Orleans from Fort Worth and looking for a place to stop for a…read morebreak and a bite to eat. Natchitoches, LA was the next town coming up and I started checking Yelp reviews in the area. El Patio, which had solid reviews, looked like an easy off and on from the Interstate plus there was a gas station in close proximity. It was perfect place for us to stop, stretch our legs and get a bite to eat. When we walked in the decor of the restaurant was a feast for the eyes. The chairs and tables were painted with bright colors and designs. It looks like Fiesta Time all the time. Victor, our server greeted us and took our drink orders. No margaritas, but a big glass of unsweetened iced tea was in order. A hot basket of chips and a small carafe of salsa was dropped off at our table. The salsa was good, but too mild for our tastes. The tortilla chips were very good. I decided on the #1 Lunch Special which included a Chille Relleno and a crispy beef taco. Both platters were accompanied with refried beans and rice. Wow, what a quick turnaround from the kitchen! Victor was back in a flash with our lunch entrees. Both of our lunch entrees were very enjoyable and spiced nicely. We both had happy tummies by the time we left El Patio and headed towards New Orleans. Next time we're in the area, we'll make a point of stopping in and try something new on the menu.

Food was amazing as usual. Only down side was the barbacoa tacos I ordered wasn't truly barbacoa…read more It was roast or something similar. Besides that the meal was still really good.

Staying in Center during the last month of April for a work trip, Tuesday rolled around so you know…read morewhat that means. Taco Tuesdays in Center, TX; who would've thought you'd see that in this area? If this was a few years ago, I probably wouldn't have found this spot due to the horrible cell service in this time. Now that cell towers have been installed within an acceptable radius of Center, YELP can help us find spots like this. Wiht the drive thru open, I figured that was the way to order. The lady taking my order got everything to me quick so I could get back to the hotel and gobble everything down. Being on an empty stomach, I did an order of breakfast tacos (Huevos con chorizo, Papas con chorizo), a bistec Sope, traditional tacos (pastor, barbocoa, tripas), and a Pambazo which is similar to a torta but with melted cheese, using the bistec. Everything was freaking delicious. The Pambazo was larger than I expected, messy, and delicious with the charred bread, lettuce, and queso fresco stuffed inside with the bistec. The tacos (breakfast and traditional) and sope had grease, tortilla softness, and savory flavors from the bites. Price-wise, all ordered were a little over $20 which is a steal these days. No doubt I'm here again for Taco Tuesdays or any day when I'm in Center. Seems the citizens of the area cherish this spot and for good reason!

We moved here from out of state and have been to the regular Mexican restaurants in the areas,…read morethought we'd have to get used to mediocre until we found Taquerias! Really love the birria ramen and the street tacos! The restaurant itself is pretty clean, although if you have kids try to sit in the back so the coin machines don't tempt them haha! Pricing is pretty fair, food is great. Service is wonderful. We've been here a few times. We also love the fruit cups!

I've eaten there half a dozen times. Five stars for Many, LA. 3.5-4 for most of Texas, or So Cal…read more This is an authentic Mexican taqueria in a small town! They had a food truck for a while and after initial success, moved into the old Dairy Queen building. I highly recommend their tacos (barbacoa and al pastor are my favorites) and enchilada meals.

The food is always good at the Zwolle location. The service is fast and always nice. Great…read moreatmosphere for the whole family. Can't say enough about these guys. They are great

Sometimes the best discoveries come from plans that fall apart…read more Our Houston trip unexpectedly evaporated, and rather than sit around frustrated, we decided to head north and see where the road took us. That decision paid off when we ended up at El Patio in Zwolle. The restaurant was a nice surprise. The decor had a festive Mexican feel with colorful streamers, flags, and bright colors. Everything was neatly painted, clean, and cool, which was a welcome retreat from the oppressive summer heat outside. We arrived in the early afternoon, so we missed whatever lunch crowd might have been there. The first thing they bring out is a basket of hot tortilla chips. They were fresh and tasted like they had just come out of the fryer. They offer guacamole and other extras, but don't overlook the homemade salsa. It's cooked, served chilled, not too spicy, and not overloaded with cilantro. Really good. The pineapple margaritas were another highlight. They came in heavy crockery mugs that kept them ice cold. They were so good we bought a pair of the mugs to take home as souvenirs from our little road trip. The funny thing is, after the hour drive home, those mugs were still cool to the touch. They really hold the cold. We both ordered the Speedy Gonzalez. The enchilada came covered in a rich mole-based chili sauce, and the plate included a hard-shell taco plus your choice of rice or beans. We chose both. The refried beans were flavorful, the Spanish rice was light and fluffy, and the taco was excellent. The beef was just a little salty for our taste, but the Monterey Jack cheese was a nice touch and everything came together well. We finished with sopapillas, which came out hot, covered with cinnamon and sugar, with honey on the side. They were delicious. Our only disappointment? No coffee. Those warm sopapillas were begging for a cup of coffee afterward. That's a small complaint, though. Great service, great chips, homemade salsa, excellent margaritas, good food, and even a souvenir to remember the trip by. El Patio turned an unexpected change of plans into a very enjoyable afternoon.