El Patron Mexican Restaurant

We love to carry out from El Patron! Dining in is good, too! But it just happens to be one of our few go-to carry out spots in town. Why is no one talking about their tortas? It was really good, like not a bad follow up to one of my new faves in Madison good. I intended to share the torta (carnitas! recommend!) but devoured most of it in my own. My only regret is that I couldn’t eat it all. I’m already figuring out how to justify an El Patron torta two days in a row. Kids love the rice and beans here, they like the tacos and chicken enchiladas, and they love that the queso appetizer is thicker and cheesier compared to other area spots. They package everything up really well, food is ready quick and piping hot.

Went here to socialize with friends so I wasn’t in foodie mode—sorry not many pictures. Margaritas were big and mixed well. On a hot night they went down well—and they were the featured drink of the night. It is a more authentic Mexican menu, but they took the heat out. Add your own with hot sauce or jalapeños on the side. It is unusual to have so many condiments and al la carte items that you can order on the side, but you can tailor your dish to your taste. My shredded chicken chimichanga was a great portion. I didn’t eat lunch so I had room for this all at 6:00pm. Not a fried and crispy chimichanga, but just in long enough to cook the ingredients. I’d recommend this dish! My wife had burrito verde and again a large portion for the price. While I’d consider them busy for a Tuesday, we were attended well and food was hot. My only criticism is the chips and salsa needs to have a salsa with more heat as an option!! Be authentic!! :)

Favorite dine-in Mexican joint in town! Service is kind and efficient, food is consistent. What more could you want? Maybe better house salsa, but it’s also likely the more oregano flavor profile is a welcome change to others. So nonissue! Oh I know! I think their chile rellenos could be a bit better, they can be a little too greasy. I’d like to see plain (not the stuffed) chile rellenos offered as a meal. They don’t like to do two chile rellenos on the build your combo, so please just offer an entree. So see, really no real complaints at all, lol! We love the food here and like the staff for dining in and they’re good with carry out, too. They always pack items with a lot of care and pay attention to special request especially well. Kudos el patron staff!!