El Patron Restaurante Mexicano

Mexican restaurant · Orange County

El Patron Restaurante Mexicano

Mexican restaurant · Orange County
12167 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836

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Jumbo margaritas, fresh guacamole, and flavorful tacos  

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12167 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836 Get directions

elpatronorlando.com
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$20–30 · Menu

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+1 407 238 5300
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Bob Schroeck

Google
We discovered El Patron through an online recommendation, and we were delighted to find that it was right on target. Great food, great atmosphere, friendly and courteous staff. We were served some of the better Mexican food we've had in the last few years. If we had any complaint it would be that the food was not quite spicy enough, but even so, everything was delicious. Highly recommended.

Kimberly R

Google
We did the lunch buffet for a birthday celebration and it was really a nice time. We went early and it wasn't busy or noisy. Food was delicious with plenty of options. Enjoyed making my own tacos and taco bowl with hot queso. Only thing didn't care for was the churros dessert as it was hard and flavorless. Overall would go back again soon.

MMR’s World

Google
Several people recommended this restaurant to me, and it definitely lived up to the hype! The ambiance is vibrant, with colorful banners and plenty of space to sit and relax. One pleasant surprise was how clean the bathroom was, probably one of the cleanest I’ve seen in a restaurant. The staff are all incredibly friendly and happy to offer recommendations. There’s even a photographer named Maria who kindly asks if you’d like a family photo, which adds a personal touch to the experience. They also have a lively Mariachi band that sings and plays beautifully, I highly recommend requesting a song if you’re celebrating a special occasion. Now, onto the food: from the very first bite, everything was delicious. The tacos are packed with flavor, and the guacamole is super fresh. The birria taco was loaded with meat and tasted amazing. Even the chips were fresh and crispy. I also ordered a cocktail, which was beautifully presented and tasted just as good as it looked. All in all, I had a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

aimee t

Google
We made dinner plans while on vacation at one of the nearby Disney resorts. It was a very short drive, and easy to navigate from the WD area. We were not disappointed! The service was kind, attentive, and social. Our waiter helped us bag our leftovers after we filled out stomachs and we had pleasant conversation throughout. My husband and daughter purchased the pollo loco and were very satisfied. I was also thrilled with my dish! Their salsa was handmade (and absolutely delicious), their queso Blanco was plentiful for everyone at the table to share. I told my husband that when we leave, I'd probably talk about how great the restaurant was every time I talked about our Disney trip, because I enjoyed it so much. Then we were surprised with a kind staff who offered to take some photos of our family as a souvenir. We were offered one free photo, and could purchase the others for a small fee. We ended up getting all of the photos (happy, good food led to happy smiles). Thank you for elevating our vacation food!! Highly recommend!

Yarkis Santana

Google
Mother’s Day Visit – Disappointing Experience I visited this restaurant on Mother’s Day with a party of 8, and unfortunately, the experience was incredibly disappointing from start to finish. First, the service was chaotic and unprofessional. Somehow, we ended up with two servers—neither of whom communicated with each other. One of them disappeared after coming to the table twice, while the other seemed completely unaware of what was going on. There was zero accountability for the many mistakes that were made throughout our meal. For a business that should have anticipated a busy holiday, they were shockingly unprepared. The service felt indifferent, as if the staff didn’t care to check on tables—perhaps because gratuity was automatically included. Orders were taken incorrectly multiple times, food was brought out wrong, and no one seemed concerned about fixing the issues. The first waitress who took our order never returned after the mistakes. A second waiter appeared out of nowhere, took over, and also disappeared—again, without correcting everything. Only the person who brought the food out made any effort to address the issues. Drinks were another letdown. Water wasn’t refilled, two people never received theirs until much later, and the cocktails were underwhelming. The margarita had excessive ice, and the martini seemed like it had been sitting at the bar for a while. Even the beer wasn’t cold. As for the food—it was flat-out unacceptable. The “Sampler” plate was cold, with rock-hard taquitos, dry and crumbling flautas, and cold tamales with hardened cheese. Three carne asada plates arrived cold after the wrong food had been brought out several times. The tacos were also cold, and the kids’ meals were tasteless. To top it all off, they had the audacity to automatically add a $40 gratuity to just one of the three tabs—completely unjustified for the terrible service we received. All in all, this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a long time, especially on a day meant to be special. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone and certainly won’t be returning.

Esther Greenbacks

Google
Food: Tacos 3/$19 presented in a “gourmet” way that included some interesting/off putting seasonings. Meat is high quality - Asada - Good a little cold Alambre Asada - Good a little cold Al Pastor - Good a little cold Chicharron - the pickled veggies was a nice touch (this was my favorite) Carnitas - blend of spices was a little pervasive and not my favorite Camaron - 2nd favorite; slightly bland Queso - $14 for a small skillet, the flavor was great but felt high for the size of the dish considering this was our 10 year old’s entree. Mexican Bowl - Al Pastor = slightly bland, the white rice was a little disappointing, could have used some salsa/seasoning Chile Relleno - Would order this again. Service: Poor - My family of 5 arrived around 3:30, waited about 4 minutes to be seated in a nearly empty dining room. Chips/Salsa are not complimentary and we ordered 2 sets - never got our orders. When our food was delivered we were going to ask about them but the waitress never returned until she brought our check and we requested they be removed from our bill.

Harmony Flores

Google
Food was great! I had the Mexican bowl with chicken which tasted much more cleaner that your average chipotle or cava bowl. The homemade tortillas were very good too! I could’ve had 10 more lol.

Jojo

Google
The atmosphere was nice, nothing blew me away though (decoration was unique). The service was ok, low wait time to get seated but 8~ minutes to finally order. Food was ok, their sauces could be much better ( made the enchiladas taste weird). The complimentary photos was pleasantly surprising.

Mike P.

Yelp
Food was fantastic! Tuesday and Sunday there is a mariachi band that plays. So cool. Additionally there was a photographer who came to our table and took a family picture
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Jeff T.

Yelp
Wow! First time visit and wow! Loved the atmosphere / service / food! Chips & Roasted Salsa plus Guacamole was incredible! Gotta give this place a try!
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Nadeen S.

Yelp
While running errands in Orlando, we decided to uncharacteristically stop for lunch. I admit the fact there were over 2k positive reviews caught our attention. Let's get this out of the way, since it has come up in other reviews. Yes it is pricey or pricier than some Mexican restaurants but let me ask you this: when was the last time you took a bite of anything and had your eyes roll back in you head? One bite of my rebozado shrimp taco and that is exactly what metaphorically happened to me. As for specifics, the guacamole appetizer might well have been the best guacamole I have ever had. Thick chunks of avocado studded the dish and joined with the other fresh ingredients in a harmonious blend of flavors. Our waiter, Luis, recommended the alambre asada tacos and he did not steer us wrong. By the way I had two tacos and that was more than enough. Speaking of Luis; he was the perfect waiter- there when we needed him with helpful suggestions, he also checked back on us several time and generally exuded an enthusiastic charm without being intrusive. It is a delicate balancing act he performed with aplomb. The addition of the mariachi band and the roving photographer made for a fun impromptu Sunday afternoon lunch. Solid 4.5 stars PS: the bathroom was spotless- spotless like Buc-ee's spotless or your mom is coming to dinner spotless.
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Vandana K.

Yelp
We ordered Birria tacos and fajitas. The fajitas were okay. But the tacos were not good. The birria sauce is the worst I have had so far, lacked flavor, and was like a diluted version of what it should be. A cocktail we ordered was okay. Horchata was super sweet, straight out of a prepackaged can, disappointing. I would not recommend.
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Irma C.

Yelp
My first time here for Brunch. The restaurant is in a shopping plaza, plenty of parking. The location is full of fun vibrant decor. I loved that there was a Mariachi playing when we arrived. We have the option to do the brunch buffet or order from the menu. We decided to try the buffet. There are plenty of options for all different types of appetites. Beef, chicken, chorizo, shrimp. Everything I tried was well seasoned. I couldn't try all the food they offered. The items I tried were very good. The large drink menu is great with many options. I had the bottomless Mimosas. My friends had the orchata. There is a nice size bar with a TV as well. I will be back to try dinner and margaritas. Our server was great, polite and attentive.
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Belkys C.

Yelp
I have been coming to this restaurant for at least seven years as the time keep on passing by this place keep on getting more expensive in and the menu keeps on getting smaller. I always order sopa de res which the price lightly went up however the soup is good. On the drinks it's ridiculous expensive and they change the glasses, now are smaller for more money. It's ridiculous. You can go to a better place with this kind of money for a Mexican restaurant , now around the area we have so many.
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Kamale D.

Yelp
Just got off our cruise and craved Mexican food. Decided to come here and surprisingly they had a buffet, this was a first for me. Everything was hot fresh and full of flavor. We sat at the bar and our bartender Patty was very attentive and sweet. Great buffet deal and drink specials! The $5 tequila shots had us feeling good.
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Danielle B.

Yelp
We ate here on a Tuesday for their Taco Tuesday buffet. It was delicious. Anything we tried we lived. The fresh grilled corn tortillas were perfect. The sides were all fantastic- especially the veggies. All the desserts were yummy too. Fresh food and a great price. Worth the trip for sure! Great service , clean and lots of seating!
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Alisha M.

Yelp
Dined here for the first time to celebrate my cousin's birthday dinner and enjoyed our meal! Upon entry the vibe of the place definitely fits the theme of a fiesta. The colors and decorated ceiling really give you a lot to admire. I started off with a habanero margarita that really packed a kick but I thought it was perfect! For my meal I ordered the quesobirria tacos which were good but the flavors didnt blow me away. Overall I would definitely return and try other dishes!
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Anna D.

Yelp
This has been here for years and I finally tried it. The ambiance is relaxing with attractive decor and soft lighting. The service was quick, polite and pleasant but not extremely friendly. The food was good with excellent flavor but somewhat overpriced for what you get. There is a charge for chips and salsa and an up charge to get rice and beans. I think it was good but the place across the street was better.
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Jared D.

Yelp
After seeing they had gluten free options, my family and I made a reservation. So glad we did. The food was absolutely delicious. Nothing special about the ambiance inside. It's a typical Mexican restaurant feel. Service was good overall. Food delivery was quick and the wait staff was very nice. Great visit!
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Sherece A.

Yelp
There was 20 of us from a volleyball traveling team that they took last minute when calling for reservations. They were very accommodating and friendly. Our waitress was very nice, organized and patient with us. Great customer service. Birria tacos were good but had better back At home in Hawaii. But the churros was just to die for!!!!! Overall everything was amazing. Frank the photographer was also nice and friendly!
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Jacqueline J.

Yelp
I came here for dinner with my husband. Food was pretty good, I give it an 8/10. I got the mole enchiladas and my husband got the sampler. The sampler itself was big enough to be the main dish for the both of us. I liked the enchiladas, they had a good amount of sauce. I took off a star because they do not offer complimentary chips and salsa. I think that should be included at a Mexican restaurant, especially one that is more expensive...
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Aparajita S.

Yelp
After visiting downtown Disney and trying to find a dinner spot around 10pm, I stumbled across this place on Yelp and it did not disappoint! There is plenty of parking in the lot in front of the restaurant. Upon entering, the place seemed a bit more upscale, but the prices were reasonable especially for the amount of food you get! My family and I ordered the enchiladas, chimichanga, buritto and a buritto bowl. I initially ordered the enmolades enchiladas, but the waiter had me try the sauce first before going with it. I'm so happy he did because it was sweeter and had some kick but overall didn't like the sweetness so opted for the regular enchiladas. We got our food in about 10min which was super fast. The enchiladas were delicious, and I got 3 of them stuffed with chicken along with a side of rice and beans. I'm really appreciated the fact that the sauce was not tangy but mild and easy to digest. My dad's burrito and mom's burrito bowl were also pretty good and super filling. I had a bite of my brother's chimichanga and really liked it too since it wasn't too heavy given the cheese dip and deep fried tortilla. Our waiter checked on us throughout the meal to make sure everything was going well which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for Mexican place near Disney Springs!
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Lauren H.

Yelp
Holy smokes! This place was amazing! We did order to go so we have not timed in the restaurant, but we will definitely be planning to go in person to see the atmosphere, maybe a margarita or two, and more! I ordered the sampler platter because I was not sure what to order! Everything was delicious. The mini chimichangas were not that great because it is too much tortilla to meat ratio. The empanadas were delicious and had a lot of flavor. The taquitos I will definitely get again! And the tamales were flavorful and a little spicy as well. Their queso dip was perfect with their homemade chips! They remind me of the place that I used to eat at when I lived in Colorado.
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Kristen Z.

Yelp
I was visiting my Mom and she loves this place so we actually ate here twice. Both times the food was amazing. It came out hot, quick and the flavor was great. I love the warm black bean dip that's served with the salsa and chips! The service is impeccable! Our drinks were never more than half empty before being refilled, extra napkins were brought without having to ask and all the staff genuinely seemed to enjoy working there. I love all the colorful decor and even the outdoor patio is decorated nicely with umbrellas. It's not too noisy at lunch. To top it off they have a free self serve ice cream cone if you want one after your meal.
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Arianne M.

Yelp
I came to El Patron on a Sunday night around 7:30pm and there was a wait. The host takes your number and texts you when the table is ready. It was around a 20 minute wait and I received a text in 15 minutes. When you walk in the restaurant, there is a cute photo op. The restaurant is very vibrant and fun. When I sat at my table, my server quickly greeted me. I was starving so knew what I wanted to order. I got guacamole, salsa, and chips. The guacamole and salsa were so good. The portions were big since it was only me. For my entree, I ordered the carne asada. It comes with Mexican rice and I got black beans instead of refried beans. The steak was delicious. I wanted churros for dessert but was too full. Service was good. My check came to $50 which wasn't bad. I really enjoyed everything and recommend. It was also walking distance from my hotel so such a great find.
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Raymond J.

Yelp
I'll start by saying my meal was absolutely incredible, thank goodness because if it wasn't for an excellent meal, I probably would've given this place two stars. They weren't that busy and it probably took someone close to 20 minutes before they even acknowledge that I was there. The chips were hard enough to break a tooth. And nobody at a Mexican restaurant knew what kind of tequila or how much it was. Now I would rate a Mexican restaurant on what kind of tequila they sold and whether or not they knew that kind of tequila that they sold. This place didn't. But the salmon was so dang good. It made all things better. And the lady that came up to clean the table was so nice. Those two things changed my opinion of this place. Excellent salsa excellent guacamole. But the chips were crazy hard and no flavor. Since I've lived in Texas for 20+ years, I prefer TexMex. And there's no better chips and salsa than in Texas. But this salmon well that's worth the trip.
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Kevin P.

Yelp
I heard unlimited tacos and knew I needed to check this place out so that's what I did on a Tuesday night with some friends and it was the best decision I've made this year. For $25, I ate 12 tacos and did not regret it at all. I love the concept of going up to get your tortilla and choosing the type of meat you want with someone behind the counter preparing it for you. The variety of toppings is great and really adds to the flavor of each bite. The service is good and they refilled my water often and even brought napkins when they noticed we were running low. The ambiance is darker but plenty of light for you to see your beautiful taco creations. It's a Monday night right now and I'm already planning on going tomorrow for TACO TUESDAY BONUS*: get the brisket by the end of the counter, it's the tastiest and the juiciest
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Marie C.

Yelp
Our service was great. Greeted and seated immediately. Food was good. Drinks were great!
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Maribel B.

Yelp
This place nails the street taco vibe. Got the chorizo and lengua flavor bomb. The meat was tender and packed with seasoning. The portions were generous too. I went during lunch rush but still got my food fast. Sitting outside with a cold drink and tacos? Perfect afternoon. Highly recommend the chorizo!
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Aisha W.

Yelp
We decided to try this place for taco Tuesday and what a great find. They had an unlimited buffet from 11am-2pm with a variety of options including desert. We opted for the buffet vs a la cart option. The buffet is self serve normally but in tuesdays there are two chefs there running the buffet. Our drinks were delicious, all the staff was nice and helpful, and the bathroom was big and clean. Parking was limited, looked like they are repaving the parking lot.
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Ryan R.

Yelp
Typical Mexican restaurant. I wouldn't say great nor would I say horrible. I'd stay away from the $20 sampler platter...probably the mistake we made. Nothing stood out. Their smoked old fashion was the best part of the meal. Check your bills...they double charged us...rice in English and another order in Spanish. Also, they're trying a new side hustle by taking pictures. Gentleman was very nice, but $10 per picture if you bought 4 was just insane. We did buy one out of guilt because he was so pleasant.
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Alexander M.

Yelp
This is not our 1st time coming to Patron. Usually ambience is good and service as well. This time from get go we had server who was uninterested to accommodate any request. She was rushing us and looked displeased that we took time to make our chooses. Once the food was ordered it came relatively quickly. We started with white queso. And after we ordered vegy burrito and Mexican bowl with chicken. Food was very uninspiring blah. It was fool of rise and was falling apart. Overall bad experience that will prevent us from coming back when we get back to Orlando. Shame as this was our go to Mexican when in Orlando.

Maribeth D.

Yelp
We love this place! We go every time we are in Florida. The food is always amazing, the drinks are great too. Very family friendly and fun atmosphere! Service was great as well. The kids burger was big and great quality. My husband and I shared the steak fajitas and had plenty of food. My other boys had the steak bowl the Pollo Loco (add the shrimp!) They did a fun little birthday song for my son and brought out a free dessert. Wish we had one of these in Nashville! But we go every time we are down this way.
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Lisa J.

Yelp
I loved it! Our waiter was very attentive. Kept our soft drinks filled. We had guacamole as an appetizer and it was very good. We also had tacos on both flour and corn tortillas - birria, fish, grilled shrimp with the side of rice and refried beans. I've had rice and refried beans from many different Mexican restaurants but this by far was the best for me. Their rice was seasoned very nice. I thought all the food was great and fresh. The ambiance is nice too. Definitely a try if you're in the area looking for Mexican. I loved it.
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Katie M.

Yelp
If you are gluten free don't wage ur time. They seem to think that if food is made in the same fry oil as other items it's safe to it's well guess what that means it isn't gluten free anymore. So they should probably change the GF to gluten friendly as in they don't care about people with food allergies. It's about to be 2025 how are places still sharing the same fryer as other items. Let me share the chips are made in The same fryer as everything else. So sad that something so easy and basic they can't even do.
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Waylon B.

Yelp
Food was excellent, On a busy Saturday night . Made 8pm reservations for 6 . Got seated on time . Food came out extremely fast . Every staff member was hustling non stop the entire time . Everything was really good. Pollo Loco
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Veronica W.

Yelp
When I'm in Orlando this is one of my top three restaurants to visit that are not affiliated with Disney. I've been coming here for years and their post Covid remodel has really taken it to a new level. Their recent changes to their buffet made it even better,, as if that was possible. My sister was in town for business and we came by for lunch on a Sunday before her flight. Again, did not disappoint. Our glasses were kept full and the buffet was amazing. The foods were kept topped off and fresh but there's a new addition; Mariachis! I love mariachi music, it's not for everybody but for me, one of my favorites. They had a little something for everyone as they went from table to table. My favorite was for the folks with the wee babies is that they played baby shark! You have not lived until you've heard baby shark played by a mariachis. It just made the whole thing so much more than just lunch. I don't know that I can add anymore about how great their food is and how warm and welcoming they are. In today's world as crazy as it is nothing as far as service, friendliness, cleanliness has changed a bit. Personally, Disney should invest in this restaurant because it's better than any Mexican food you'll have at Disney. ¡Bravo!
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Andrei P.

Yelp
Saw the sign while driving through ORL that it was less than 1/2 mile away and yep we gotta try em' Ordered my Michelada of course with Modelo cerveza-the best to mix it with as the Tajín spices blends well with the Clamato :) We ordered Tacos with various flavors-from the Cabeza (Head) Tripe and the main course- Mole' Pizza from Oaxaca-a native Mexican specialty with the chocolate sauce that is so flavorful-Delicioso! The ambiance was awesome-music was on-point-if it was nighttime I would've probably danced a bit after 2 more Micheladas and a Tequila shot jaja The service was excellent and the staff was quite accomodating and cheerful. (Cinco Estrellas) 5 Stars all way. We arrived after lunchtime around 2PM and there were still lots of amigos getting their meals on. We will definitely be back here at El Patron, now that we have tried it and will try other yummy items on the menu! #GraciasElPatron
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Ali L.

Yelp
The atmosphere of the restaurant is so fun and festive. The menu has a wide selection of Mexican favorites with a great margarita menu! Service was subpar but the food was delicious. We tried a burrito and a chimichanga and both were yummy. They offer an all you can eat lunch buffet which I'd love to come back and try one day.
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Tyler L.

Yelp
Food was super good. Very good service and the ambiance is very fitting and clean. Lots of space to sit and the chairs are relatively comfortable too. They have a lot of good customizable options on the menu. I got the chicken polo.
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Michael C.

Yelp
Good but a few issues. Margherita 's were very good, but of course should be with a name like Patron! Chips were a bit hard and tasted a little stale , dipping sauces were excellent. My Chile rellenos was good not great, biggest issue the batter appeared "flat" not airy and light and the huge pablanos pepper was a bit undercooked. Not a fan of "tiny" carne asada pieces of meat w my taco, like bigger pieces. All in all still good just needed a few adjustments.
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Brendan L.

Yelp
Coming from Hawaii, I really hope to get quality Mexican food. We don't really have it in Hawaii. My wife tried out El Patron yesterday, and really liked it. We all decided to go today. Our waiter was good and service was good. The ambiance was a traditional Mexican restaurant vibe, even with a few folks going around playing live music. My tamales and pozole was very good! I'll go again if I'm in the Orlando area.
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Janet W.

Yelp
I just wanted to send a special word of thanks for the staff who found my son's cellphone after we had a lovely family lunch there. They promptly answered the phone when I called an hour later and reassured me that they had found it. Thank you for the excellent service and food every time we visit Orlando! The lunch buffet was delicious with so much variety as well. My daughter loved the chicken soup and my husband and son love the many different dishes and the beef fajitas. I am a big fan of the rice pudding!
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Amarilis R.

Yelp
This is probably the best Mexican restaurant I've been to in Orlando! This is my second time here and I loved it. I decided to celebrate my birthday here and it was so much fun. I highly recommend it here for your birthday, they go all out! Our waitress was amazing and she made my margarita soooo delicious. They also have live music on certain nights and it really brings the whole place together. Their guacamole is definitely a must have. I'll be back for a third time
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Rafael S.

Yelp
Second time visiting. What an awesome consistent experience; always a friendly welcome, very professional service by Vanessa. She has great recommendations and keeps an eye on us. Food is consistently good. Don't miss the Pork Belly Quesadilla. We also had a Shrimp Tlayuda (we had not had one since visiting Huatulco at Oaxaca State). The peach Sangria is delicious and the Diamante Margaritas are very much worthwhile. Airy and happy ambiance with truly entertaining Mariachi on Tuesday evening. Great overall experience for couples and families alike. Plus easy parking.
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Dana B.

Yelp
I was in town for a conference and Mexican is my FAV so I decided to look search a place on Yelp. I decided on El Patron. On a busy Friday night I arrived and was immediately seated. I loved the authentic Mexican vibes from the decor. I was seated and Kevin was my server. He made some suggestions but I knew I wanted the chicken tamales. I can't get those often. I paired them with black beans and Mexican rice. I also ordered chips and salsa as my app. They arrived quickly and were super fresh. I decided on the Mango Habañero Marg. It came out pretty quickly as well and was DELISH. My food arrived and I had pinto instead of black beans. Kevin rectified fast. The beans and rice...OMG THE BEST I've ever had! The tamales were flavorful and I ordered them with red sauce. I do not like green sauce with my chicken tamales. So I was very glad red sauce was an option. I enjoyed my food, drink, and ambiance. Kevin was a great server!
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Deke M.

Yelp
Great place as a grocery, bakery and restaurant. Most recent purchase was a whole tres leches cake! A beauty as well as tasty. Love their tacos, fajitas, any shrimp dish. And their bakery of large goodies enhances and party! Don't miss this multi-tasking Mexican spot in Bartow
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Jenn H.

Yelp
Beautiful and festive!! The service is some of the best I have ever received at any restaurant! The atmosphere is fun and inviting. Music is lively and it's so clean inside. The menu was great but I couldn't resist the Mexican brunch buffet. Getting to try some of everything. I literally had a fiesta in my mouth. The mini Chimichangas to the salsa are all super fresh, hot and tasty.
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Roberta K.

Yelp
We haven't done Sunday brunch here in a long time. WOW I feel like they upped their game and it was pretty fantastic to begin with. I took no pictures as I was enjoying time with family but had to share how great it was. $24.99 for all you can eat. They even had waffles, bacon, potatoes, made to order omelets and eggs in salsa Roja. Of course all the regular lunch time items they have on the buffet as well. A few things I haven't seen before that were fantastic where chili rellenos stuff with cheese and meat. Perfectly fried. For soups it was caldo de res and seafood soup. Made to order chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. Shrimp cocktail, made to order shrimp tacos, shrimps in salsa. Chicken and steak fajitas! Several types of other meats. So many amazing choices. Oh and fruit and sweets for desert. Can not say enough great things about it Almost forgot about the incredible mariachi band that was there. Incredible vocals. They came to our table and sang to them. They started with "we dont talk about Bruno" and my one son requested " remember me" his favorite song of all time and they sang it in Spanish and he sang along.
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Taylor S.

Yelp
Was in the mood for Mexican in Orlando and this spot had some great yelp reviews so we decided to try it out. It really feels like an upscale Mexican place when you walk in the door. Lots of space, inviting atmosphere. Waiters were kind and professional. Really a step up from most Mexican restaurants. We started with a couple of cocktails/mocktail for myself which was delicious. My husband had the mojito and I had a strawberry mocktail of sorts. No complaints there, it was tasty. We also had some queso which was pricey for what it was but still good. It's hard to go wrong with queso dip! Our entrees were good as well, I had the al pastor Mexican bowl. Think like a really fancy chipotle bowl. Again, no complaints as it was very good. Nothing out of this world but I would get it again My husband had the birria tacos. He says they were pretty standard as far as birria tacos go, not the best and not the worst. Rice and beans were slightly smoky which he liked. Overall, we had a good experience and would probably go back if we were in Orlando again.
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Amanda D.

Yelp
I've been here twice now and I absolutely love these tacos. The first time was on a Saturday night and it was really busy with a wait. Last week, we went on a Thursday night and weee seated right away. I went with my sister and parents and we split the nachos with grilled chicken. The chicken was so tender and has great flavor. We were going for a light dinner so my sister and I split three tacos and my parents split the fajitas. The tacos had fried shrimp and a pineapple slaw and they were sooo good. These are some of my favorite tacos in Orlando. The drinks are great and prices are great. Service is a little slow and unattentive but it's tolerable. I'm also love the vibe and decor. It feels like it could be an intricately Coco-themed restaurant at Disney.
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Greg M.

Yelp
This place was very good. Only knock I have is the margaritas were smallish. They need to have a jumbo on the menu so it doesn't seem like you drain the glass in 3 sips. Started with the guacamole which was made from scratch and very good, but a bit bland. Asked for a side of jalepenos and hot sauce which helped. The side of hot sauce was crazy hot- beware! Salsa and chips were good as well, but everything needed some salt. Ordered enchiladas which were stuffed and delicious. Could only finish half of each. Service was fast and friendly.
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Pamela S.

Yelp
Went for an early dinner at El Patron. The ambiance was amazing. When you walk in you feel like you were transformed. We were seated immediately and waitress was quick to take our order. We ended up ordering the buffet for $25.00 a person. The drinks were well made and tasty. The buffet was clean and food was well prepared. Two employees were there making made to order tocos with shrimp, beef and brisket that was very moist. Bathroom was large and clean.
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Anusha D.

Yelp
Tried this place on my trip to Orlando. We started off with chips and salsa along with Mango Smoothie. Both the salsa and the Mango Smoothie were good. For food I had two vegetarian mushroom tacos along with a side of rice and refried beans. My husband ordered 3 tacos consisting of 1 Chicken, 1 Steak and 1 Pork. The food was decent. The server was polite. The ambiance was great. There is a lot of parking spots as it's located inside a plaza. I will recommend this place! Can give a try for sure!

Randy C.

Yelp
First time here, we have heard a lot about it, but it is not conveniently near us so it took us a while. Nice ambience, well decorated and quiet music playing in the background. The Tacos were amazing! I prefer the hard shell ones so I did the mix and match of Carnitas, Pollo, and Alambre Asada. The Asada was by far the best, bursting with flavor, not that the others were not flavorful but the steak-WOW. Only disappointment was I felt the staff was annoyed with the time it took for us to order, as previously mentioned it was our first time so it took some time to navigate the menu and I did not find them very helpful to us in doing so (no, they were not busy) overall I recommend this place for Authentic Mexican Cuisine and I will definitely return!
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Juan S.

Yelp
The food is pretty good and there's plenty of choices. I went on a Sunday and did the all you can eat buffet. I did feel like the buffet was a little pricey, $27 per person.
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Crystal F.

Yelp
Food is so good. Love the shrimp tacos and fajitas. Sizzling hot. Chips and salsa are good too also had a yummy fruit smoothie. Very fresh. Service is fast and friendly and very knowledgeable staff that's helpful with the menu. Ambiance is Mexican fun all the way. Will come again