El Patio Rio

Went with my wife before a show and she was smiling through it all. I got the green chili chicken enchiladas with beans and papa's and the wife got a green chili burger and we were both giving thumbs up. Wife got a Micheloda and she was pleased. Great staff helped right away. Atmosphere is a vibe. Indoor or outdoor seating.

Ordered online two green chile chicken enchiladas dinners. Got one maybe child’s enchilada with a small amount of green chile on the side for some reason and then another plate with two corn tortillas with cheese and red chile. How is this $40?! The last time I ordered from this place online I got there and they were closed that day yet their system took my payment. Totally recommend avoiding this establishment. The photo is of their supposed famous green chile chicken enchiladas which is the size of one chicken taco and they charge $17!!!! It literally was one corn tortilla with chicken on top!! $17!! After trying to eat this boiled chicken on a cold corn tortilla I will tell you they add jalapeño juice to their green chile to give it more kick but it just makes it taste like a jalapeño. Yuppy establishment for people that like boiled meat. I want a refund please as you clearly messed up my order. I’m not sure if what I got was the famous chicken enchiladas? After reading other reviews it seems the tiny portions is a thing if you get take out. Total rip off.

Wife and I decided to have a date this weekend and chose this place. The food was really good and the service was excellent. I ordered the red chili chicken enchiladas and she ordered the green. We also got the banana daiquiri which was also good. It was a nice day to be eating outside and I highly recommend this place. At the end you get a nice sopapilla with some honey. Great spot 5 stars from me.

Excellent spot! I was already familiar with the original location on Harvard, but this place was perfect for taking an out-of-town client. We sat by the fireplace which was great! They have an ample parking lot. Food was great! Beer selection was alright. Sopapillias were fantastic as always!

I visited El Patio today after hearing so many positive recommendations, but unfortunately, I have to say it was a real disappointment. I ordered the fish tacos, which were dry, lacking flavor, and had an almost bitter taste. The tortillas were cold. The taco salad resembled more of a tostada, with dry beef, no garnishing, and very little seasoning. The avocado slices were brown, which made the dish even less appetizing. The French fries were the frozen crinkle-cut variety — served cold, unsalted, and soggy. The overall presentation was so poor that I honestly couldn’t comprehend how this was possible, given the restaurant’s good reputation. That said, I do want to highlight one positive: our server was an absolute sweetheart. When I shared my feedback, she kindly admitted that many customers have mentioned similar concerns, particularly that the evening chefs don’t seem to hold the same standard as the morning chefs. I feel bad writing such a critical review of a small local restaurant, but I hope management takes this as constructive feedback. El Patio clearly has potential, but serious improvements are needed in food quality and consistency to match the warm and welcoming service.

I've visited the location near UNM and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. This was my first visit to the Rio Grande location. Disappointed is not a strong enough word to describe the dissatisfaction with the service and food.it took 20 minutes for a second server to arrive after the first refused to serve a lone patron. The rush to get food and drink after the second server arrived compromised the quality of the food. Is it good food? Not what I ate. The chili replenish was tough and mealy. The enchiladas burned. Maybe this location only prefers couples and tables of three or more. DO NOT visit this location if you are single or an out-of-town visitor looking for New Mexican food.

We ate on the patio with friends. Jake, our server was fantastic! We had stuffed sopaipillas, chicken taco salad, enchaladas and I had a delicious green chili cheese burger and of course, silver coin margaritas. The patio was misted so not hot and dog friendly as there were a couple of fur babies present they were good girls!

Excellent New Mexican food and the location is prime! Very similar menu as the University location but this location has a much better Green Chile cheese burger. They chop the chile at this location and it’s so authentic and mouth watering… especially with the melted cheese. Their Green Chile Cheese Enchiladas are a classic as well. The staff is very accommodating and nice. We were there in the winter and ate inside, but they have outdoor seating with heaters as well. If we lived closer we would be here more often, but are regulars to the University location.