El Patron Mexican Restaurant

We had the vegetarian burrito, steak chimichangas and Pablano chilies. All of the food was amazing. Kelly was our server and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed including helping us find that one sauce we had that one time. Don’t you hate it when you can’t remember the name of the sauce. Well if you stop by try the “tomato sauce” not to be confused with the “red sauce” for enchiladas. Also ask for their homemade hot sauce. I read a previous review about the pablano chillies and I think they are confused at what a batter is. The dish was amazing. Come hungry and check this place out! Oh and Kelly is amazing. Just flat out amazing.

- Chris J -

I haven’t been here in a number of years. This time I had my 3 young children. The waitress took our order and or food came out very quickly. They have a small kids menu and a large menu for adults. The food was very good. The employees were also very kind. I will definitely be going back. Keep up the good work guys!!

- Cory Peters -

Wonderful food, easily one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Wisconsin area, service was very friendly. Yes there might have been a bit of a wait but there is a single cook and single server so the people who complain that the service was slow are kinda being nitpicky. The wait was worth it very much (sorry for no photos I ate all my food before writing this)

- Grant Lefebvre -

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.

- Kitchen Table Travels -

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!!

- Ti La -

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!! :)

- Andrew Willems -