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El Patron Restaurante Mexicano
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Orlando
"Adrienne is the F*ing bomb!!!! Take great care of her!"(2 Tips)
"Flavorful barbacoa tacos, great fajitas, excellent drinks."(4 Tips)
"We ordered shrimp chimichanga and steak tacos and shared it."(2 Tips)
"Great selection of beer, great margaritas, great flan for dessert!!"(6 Tips)
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Authentic Mexican restaurant. The lame complaints about no salt on the table ... well, when the food is good, you don’t need salt. Flavorful barbacoa tacos, great fajitas, excellent drinks.Upvoted Jan 15
Drew AberOctober 8, 2011If you like spicy, ask for their spicy salsa. They make it in house, fresh every day, and it's got a really nice, unique flavor. WARNING: It is very spicy! Try a small amount first!- Naim MerchantOctober 1, 2012I eat at this spot every time I visit Orlando! Definitely one of my favorites!! Fajitas with grilled jalapeños are the best. Great selection of beer, great margaritas, great flan for dessert!!
Dean SuhrJanuary 4, 2014Great food - if you think Chevy's (down the street) is good then you probably won't like this real Mexican food. This place is a cut above the tourist chain joints that litter route 535.
Angel SantiagoJuly 21, 2023Get the margarita flight!! It’s a must b/c the margarita options are fabulous!
- Libby Van de PutteMarch 1, 2013Wonderful!!! We ordered shrimp chimichanga and steak tacos and shared it. Excellent choices and very nice restaurant and servers.
Love this place. The buffet is awesome. All you can eat! I love it
Lauren DrogosFebruary 15, 201490% sure they added butter or oil to the queso fundido. I ate maybe a quarter of it and a day later I'm paying the price at Disney world! ICK
Brandon TussApril 4, 2012Happy Hour is amazing! Half price apps and killer drink specials. Order the mango habanero wings and and ice cold Dos Equis...
NeilAugust 24, 2010try the flautas, they were great! sangria was ok . . . and they give plenty of chips n salsa & warm queso blanco for starters but don't eat too much of that otherwise, you won't be able to enjoy your
Kelly HosmerApril 16, 2014This place exceeded all my expectations with their food! The chicken verde enchiladas were amazing!
Find me on twitter @erecadesireeApril 29, 2011Stopped by after leaving Universal Studios for a great Margarita! Jose was an awesome waiter, very helpful and informative! Great choice while on Vacation.
Tim DineenOctober 24, 2011Highly recommended. Love this place and its so close to Disney off exit 68. Try the house margherita (large)
Ali AlmeidaJune 13, 2011Food was full of flavor, good size portions, the service fast and servers had a good attitude. The mariachi bands added to a great atmosphere.
Francesca AJanuary 18, 2013Get the shrimp chimichanga. Yummy! And portion size will leave you with leftovers. :)
Brad RogowskiMay 10, 2012Amazing food with a rich flavor... Highly recommend this place... Does not have that commercial flavor or feel
Stephanie BrownJune 29, 2010You must get the following: William as a waiter, queso fundido (appetizer) with chorizo, and the fajitas el patron. VERY DELISH!
Pam McNamaraJuly 3, 2010Great food great service and great atmosphere! All kinds of nachos, and steak tacos are amazing!
Daniel GomezAugust 14, 2011great food. great service. great prices. had a huge crush on our waiter Jose =)
Michelle DavisMarch 30, 2015It took 20 mins to be acknowledged by our server. He took our drink ordered and walked away. We waited another 10 mins still didn't get our drinks and we left.
MarineApril 27, 2012Food was garbage and expensive. Waiter smelled like beer and i had to call him over. Their was no salt or pepper at table. Save your time and money , go somewhere else.
Ordered a large Dos Equis and got a liter mug! I feel like I'm back in Munich.
Eric BlasiusJanuary 3, 2013Terrible service and dining experience. It was like they all were on their first day working a restaurant.
Stacy KaderJuly 23, 2012Queso dip best part. Food mediocre. Service pretty bad. They do have vegetarian food tho.- Michael GMay 11, 2012Horrible service and unorganized staff. One of the worst dining experiences of my life.
Kimberly WelchDecember 5, 2011Very disappointed. Service was ok, and the food was terrible and overpriced.
Andy GadientFebruary 15, 2010Food is marginal....service was horrible. The waiter never filled my drink and promised to bring us salsa but never delivered.
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El Patron Restaurante Mexicano
12167 S Apopka Vineland Rd (535 and Palm Parkway)
Orlando, FL 32836
United States
Orlando, FL 32836
United States
A family owned restaurant that provides a modern twist on traditional Mexican cuisine.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(407) 238-5300
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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