I'm a former San Diegan and this is the only Mexican food in Humboldt I find comparable

We needed a quick lunch after leaving Avenue of the Giants (redwood forest). It wasn't much to look at, but the food was excellent. My daughter had an Asada Quesadilla which was full of tasty asada and cheese. It had a tasty medium green salsa. My wife had the chicken taquitos which had all white meat chicken, the same green salsa, and a nice amount of cotijo cheese sprinkled on top. I had the chorizo torta, also excellent. The food came very quickly. I would definitely eat here again if it was local to my house (it's not). Sorry no photo. Didn't expect to write a review. read more

We had a birria plate and a chili relleno plate for sit-in dinner. Took a long time to get the food and drinks, something like 20-30 minutes. Food was rather bland and uninspiring. Edible but not really tasty. Tortillas were not hand/home made but just purchased from stores. Overall not too satisfying, but then there aren't much options to eat in Rio Dell anyway. read more

Patron is gem and Rio Dell is lucky to have her. these guys can cook. Starting out as a Torta shop with Loaded fries, they have expanded over the years to be a complete taqueria plus a dedicated burger joint, and everything is delicious. The only place in this town to get fresh hot food that is actually delicious, and fairly fast. like I said these townsfolk are lucky to have this family here and dedicated to cranking out high quality quick eats on the daily. I had their delicious Avocado burger and fries with a side of ranch... it did not disappoint.. and throw in two tacos for goid measure and it was a feast fit for a king. thank you and well done!!! read more

The Patron Kitchen - Avocado Burger with fries! - Sandwiches Near Me - Rio Dell, California

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Found this restaurant after our auto tour through the Avenue of the Giants. Based on other's reviews, we decided to give this place a try. Funny that the rave reviews were for their burgers but this is a mexican cuisine restaurant. Given that, we ordered quesadillas, the Patron torta, chicken ranch sandwich, Buffalo chicken wings and chicken tenders and fries. Portions are large and tasted great. Loved the quesadilla and torta. Service was fast and efficient. Definitely a good spot to try. read more

The Patron Kitchen - The Patron torta - Sandwiches Near Me - Rio Dell, California

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On a recent one week visit to the Redwoods I ate here twice and the food and service are excellent. From the outside it doesn't look like much but it's a must stop for food. The chef cooking does a great job. I wish I had pictures. read more

Is always very good. We Don't stray much from the chili Verde burrito, but it's just big and good. Great taste and a good value.

Staff were friendly, service was fast, and the food delicious! Casual ambiance with takeout or eat in options. We were driving back from Avenue of the Giants, starving, and lucked into tasty late lunch too. Be sure to stop in! read more

The Patron Kitchen - Taco salad with pastor - Sandwiches Near Me - Rio Dell, California

We were recently in Scotia to explore the redwoods. We happened upon this restaurant and decided to give it a go. I ordered the Hawaiian Tortas. My wife ordered Tacos. She loved them. The Hawaiian Tortas - top five sandwich I've ever had...and I am 60 so I've had a lot of sandwiches. It was amazing, and unique - all kinds of flavors that worked perfectly together. Best thing was that it's so large I got to eat the second half the next day. read more

Found our hotel and after a full day of driving and not eating we needed to find something to eat! Found this place on Yelp and they did not disappoint.. great bacon cheeseburger and an asada quesadilla. Taste and quality were top notch. Nice, smiling young lady took our order. My only gripe was there were a few flies in the front of the restaurant. None came near us in the dining room though. read more

Had the most delicious street tacos. Food was fresh and very flavorful. I will definitely be eating here again soon.

Quesabirra was amazing. Staff was friendly. Nothing fancy about the dining space but super great tasting food which outweighs the ambiance. Pretty sure the abuela making the food puts her heart into every plate! read more

Worth a stop off the 101 for yummy tortas! We got the Patron and Cubana Torta. Both excellent. Also ordered nachos with carnitas and guacamole which were delicious! Authentic Mexican food at its best! read more

Looked their tacos , I have a seafood allergy. It's hard to find a place that doesn't have shrimp or any other type of shellfish so it was a joy to find a place. I could actually enjoy tacos and other foods. read more

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Food was delicious, service good, very friendly. Highly recommended.....PS - get the fries. read more

The Patron Kitchen - This is a picture of where my patron torta was. It was so good, I scarfed it before i took a pic. - Sandwiches Near Me - Rio Dell, California

When a place knows how to season, you feel it. This is the most incredibly delicious food I've eaten in some time. If you're ever in the area come here. We had tortas and the garlic fries, as well as their delicious habanero salsa. I'm certain everything is wonderful, they do the basics exceptionally well. read more

The Patron Kitchen - Veganish torta (veggie with no eggs or cheese.) it was just veggies and beans and it still slapped so hard - Sandwiches Near Me - Rio Dell, California

The food is great! The door dash option needs to be updated for example the tacos. I ordered Carne asada (street tacos) which tacos is more than one and in the picture there is 3. I wouldn't have ordered one taco for $4.78 it's misleading read more

Friendly staff! Burger and best crisp seasoned fries were on point. The carne asada tacos with the spicy habaneros were delicious! Don't let the plain and simple look of the place discourage you. read more

The Patron Kitchen - Carne asada tacos with spicy habaneros - Sandwiches Near Me - Rio Dell, California

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Nearing the edge of hangry and trying to keep my mitts off the M&Ms I convinced hubby to stop in Rio Dell on way back to Gualala. Two burger options - my pick because Im the one reading Yelp reviews. Driver goes where I say ( ok I win sometimes - this is one of those). I chose this little place. Pics on the boards do not do it justice. I'm not a major burger fan but hubby is. I got Avacado burger which was HUGE and cooked perfectly with plenty of avacado - it was so yummy and juicy! I used a lot of napkins - probably should have had a bib! Thankfully I didn't spill a thing on me! Hubby got the bacon burger. Good thing he has a big mouth ( I mean this in the wife of 36 years kindest way ) he could get a mouthful of all the fixings that were piled in that bun! The French fries were crispy outside and soft inside and also deserved a 5 star. Very friendly family owned establishment. I saw some write about the decor - This was humble but who cares?! I'm not there for ambience - I'm there to stuff my face with yummy food! Done deal! Now it's nap time for the 3.5 hrs journey until Hubby hits the sleepy bumps and then I'm awake! read more

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Excellent quality! The food was so fresh and flavorful. The one man staff was hard working, friendly, and made great suggestions. The ambiance is lacking but the food makes up for the rather tired looking 'dining room'. read more

Great to their truck In Hydesville. Convenient for residents and travelers along Hiway 36

Killer tortas, fantastic fries. I would recommend the mid day shift when it's less busy, but it's always fantastic especially when in the area. Burgers and chicken Sammies also pretty great. Whatever you get, if you like spicy they have an onion chili slaw that'll get you sweating. read more

The french fries are battered dip and they are delicious. I usually get two asada street tacos and two hard tacos 1-2 times a week. Great service and large selection of items. Everyone needs to try Patrons. read more

Very good food and amazing service. We really recommend this place. Muy deliciosa comida read more

After a day of hiking around Humboldt Redwoods on our recent camping trip, we were searching for an eatery and couldn't have been more pleased with this GEM we stumbled upon in Rio Dell. It was Tuesday so what did we happen to find?? TREASURE... AKA TACO TUESDAYYYY AYYYYY! My husband and I LOVE Mexican food and could easily have tacos/burritos in our weekly rotation. Given the millions of tacos we consume a year, I must say these carne asada tacos were OUTSTANDING! I'm a bit particular with how well the meat is seasoned, and there are probably only a handful of taquerias I can honestly say "nail the meat"... and this is one of them. Flavorful, juicy (not greasy), well portioned (not skimp), and balanced perfectly with the supporting cast: onion, cilantro and salsa verde. A wedge of lime (without one is a crime) and sliced radish and cucumbers served along with. And the cherry on top is the "hot salsa" - he asks if you want it, and it's served on the side for good reason. This stuff is the real deal - finely chopped habanero and shallots that I recommend you "sprinkle" sparingly upon first introduction. Once acquainted feel free to indulge but I must warn you this stuff will kick your a$$ in the best way!! Yeah!! Careful not to overdo it, as the taco is perfection as it is.. just a little heat to elevate makes it magnificent. There were many options of meat and aside tacos, the menu was quite extensive consisting tons of different burgers, tortas, sides... I wish I had some horchata. Staff incredibly friendly and sincere, really. If I lived in the area I'd be a regular here. I dare say it is the best tacos they have in the whole Humboldt county. We will make this a stop anytime we're back in the area!! Hopefully it will be a Tuesday ;D read more

The Patron Kitchen - Socially Distant, open dining room with large windows, across the hall from order counter - Sandwiches Near Me - Rio Dell, California

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Great food and service. Burgers are big and always done to perfection - locals love their food

Stopped here for lunch on the way home from a road trip up north. Excellent food and very friendly service! Reasonable prices and convenient location as well. Interior is very humble which may turn off some but didn't bother me. Killer spot! read more

So glad to see this place open! Stopped in on Sat 9/18/2021 and dined inside. Had the Carne Asada Street tacos and the Carne Asada Torte with an order of fries. Both were amazing! Fresh tasting and not greasy. Best Food stop if you are ever driving through!!!! see you again next year! A great place to stop after a hike in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. read more

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Excellent asada street tacos and burritos!!! After a week in Oregon we were happy to find a more authentic Mexico restaurant. Friendly service , too! read more

We love going to the Patron Kitchen. The food is wonderful and we love the Jalapeño burgers and their fries are the best anywhere. They also have the best taco salad and ya gotta try their wet burrito with Carnitas. I can't give this simple restaurant enough praise. They also have the sweetest waitress ever. She's very efficient kind and friendly. I'm so happy that this place is in Rio Dell. What a blessing! (They also a food truck... Ferndale I think) read more

Love the carnitas torta! Everything is great. Love the people cooking and serving. Family owned business!

Taco Tuesdays are great also the burritos! Especially the chile relleno burrito. Good food, good service, atmosphere is not so great.

Great food. Congenial owners who work their business everyday. They're forward thinking & are constantly updating their menu to add more options. Fast & friendly service with a smile. And the food is delicious. read more

Stopped here for lunch after hiking in the park. I just had a couple of tacos and they were by far the best I've had: perfectly seasoned, super-fresh ingredients, and the service was gracious and friendly. I would definitely stop here again. read more

One of the best meals of my life. I travel to the Bay and San Diego often and go out a lot. The cheeseburger and fries at Patron were so good they brought me joy I hadn't felt in a decade. Impeccable read more

Amazing food, very friendly staff great service, would totally recommend the veggie options as well. Onion rings were epic

Everything I have eaten here was delicious. The French fries are batter dipped and oh so good. I love the tacos and get them usually 2-3 times a week. Lily always provides the friendliest service. read more

Very good sandwich and fries! Well worth stopping here. I enjoyed the food as it was delicious.

I just had lunch here with my boyfriend and I highly recommend. It has been difficult for us to find great Mexican food since moving up to Fortuna from SoCal. But after eating here we have now found a great spot. We each got tortas and shared asada fries. Everything was delicious and very flavorful. We did get the flan to go and that was the only disappointment. But the rest of the food was excellent and we will be back soon. read more

We stopped by this cute lil café on our drive up from the Bay Area. I asked for water and they gave me a bottled water which I found interesting. Typically, other restaurants ask for your preference but no biggie. Same thing happened with the table next to us so I think you'll have to specify if you just want tap/glass of water. Ordered the Milanese Torta with a side of fries. The meat on our torta was slightly over cooked/chewy but delicious nonetheless. Also, the torta is big enough to split between 2 people so that's a plus. They serve generous amount of fries. Staff is very friendly and service is quick. read more

The Patron Kitchen - Milanesa Torta - Sandwiches Near Me - Rio Dell, California