El PATIO

We visited El Patio on a Friday evening and were thrilled that there was no wait. The atmosphere was lively yet comfortable, with plenty of seating so it never felt crowded. The drinks were delicious and well made, and the food was just as impressive. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Service was prompt, friendly, and welcoming from start to finish. Our servers were attentive without hovering and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. A great spot for a relaxed, fun night out. We will definitely be back.

My husband and I went out for dinner looking for a New Mexican restaurant to try. We looked on line and found El Patio. Their reviews were excellent. The El Patio lived up to all of their excellent reviews. The service: was excellent, very attentive, very respectful. The food was excellent. We ordered the fajitas for two. Positively one of the best restaurants here in Lexington. A must try!

I don’t typically love strip mall restaurants, but this one had great reviews and we were in the area so we tried it and it did not disappoint! The staff were incredibly friendly, the food came out super fast and everything was so delicious! The only thing I didn’t enjoy 100% was that there was a ton of TVs and at one point they turned down the music playing throughout the restaurant and turned up one of the football games really loud and it felt more like a bar than a restaurant, but I don’t know if that’s an every day occurrence or if it was just a special game.

10/10 All across the board ! We’ve been looking for a new favorite mexican place on this side of town and this one takes the CAKE. It smelled and looked so clean, and EVERY one of the workers were so so nice from the moment we walked in the door throughout our time there. Our actual server Brandon was beyond amazing. Comp’ed something he absolutely didn’t have to (it was my mistake not asking for no beans lol) and welcomed us warmly to the area. We (being my girlfriend and I) are also no strangers to being treated differently for how we look so even decent service tends to impress us both very easily. Everyone treated us like we were already regulars ! We can’t wait to return. We love this place !

It's truly a hidden gem. Best food, service, and people. The third time eating here in 2 weeks 😁 since we discovered it, it's been excellent every time. Food cooked and seasoned to perfection. Staff is always friendly and attentive. You feel like they are having you over for Sunday dinner every time. Couldn't recommend more. Oh, and my bride says the skinny margaritas are fantastic.

The food was not bad The server was a hateful hateful man the margarita specials were just slurpees there was no alcohol in them Not too bad with the cleaning It was clean

The food was fresh, authentic. Our waiter was in training, so the more experienced staff helped. We felt very at ease and like the team wanted to provide excellent service. We sat outside - lovely atmosphere. I’m gluten free, so one waiter answered all my questions. I ordered a small side of guac but received the big size (and my other-half doesn’t really like guac). Both of us ordered iced teas, and they were a little pricier than the average restaurant in Lexington. With the large guac and price of the teas, we had a little sticker shock. But the TASTE of the food and tea was such high quality we didn’t say anything, we just double-checked the bill, asked for to-go teas, and a container for the guacamole, to offset the extra few bucks. No problem. I think they must use very high quality ingredients. The food was really that good! Delicious.

This was my first time here, and I was told it was a good place — and wow, they were right! I was surprised at first because the restaurant is kind of hidden behind Chase, but once I sat down, everything changed. I was very impressed with how fast the food came out. That alone got me hooked. Then I started noticing how active the staff was — everyone was checking on us, even servers from other tables made sure we didn’t need anything. The teamwork in this restaurant is amazing. If you want to see real, successful customer service, this place is a great example. The food was delicious, and I’ll definitely try something different every time I visit. This is officially my go-to spot now!

Food, service, margaritas!!!! We will definitely be back! My daughter tried a new (to her) pork dish and I had fajitas. Great experience. Great Richmond rd secret.

A friend recommended it and said it was his favorite Mexican spot in town, so my expectations were high and they were totally met. Everything I had was super flavorful, the portions were generous, and the prices were really reasonable. I also loved the outdoor seating area with great vibes, good music, and just an overall fun place to hang out. Will definitely be back! Service was amazing too!

Excellent food and atmosphere. Decent prices. The place was very busy inside and out. Don't let the parking lot fool that you are in a rough place. The customers and atmosphere is very nice. They have live music on the patio often. They have a large patio and a big potion of it is covered so it's nice out there even if it's raining. We were also very pleased their attentive service even though there many people there and about half of the tables inside and out were full. This is now one of my favorite Mexican spots in town.

Absolutely phenomenal service! Friendly and super quick on everything. You can tell this is a place that cares about your dining experience. Food is just like all the other Mexican restaurants around town which is really good. But the service makes this place stand out. They did a nice job with the patio too. Got the burrito Lexington. If I ordered it again I'd just get the cheese sauce but that's only because that's always my preference

I went to this place for lunch. It's hidden behind some other restaurants on Richmond Road. They had wall to wall televisions for sports. The service was super fast. Salsa was amazing. I ordered the spicy burrito and it did not disappoint. Check this place out.

Great food ! Great Music! Wednesday evening they have free entertainment on the patio. The Fabulous Lazlows will be returning Sept 10th. Show starts at 6pm.

Our new go-to Mexican restaurant! I'm not sure how long El Patio has been open, but we just recently discovered it with our friends. First, the patio area is very nice with plenty of seating and a small stage for live music! There was a band that performed while we were there. They seem to be regulars and they were definitely a vibe. The food was very good as well! Timely and delicious! I of course recommend trying their margaritas as they were wonderful. I think we also got a pina colada (many drinks were had lol) which was also great! Finally, the service was wonderful! I highly recommend!

Everything, the ambience is fabulous The servers are amazing Food is to die for and the margaritas are amazing I give it 10 stars

The carne asada is to DIE for !! Would recommend this place anywhere !! Kind of hard to get to, but super worth it.

I've been trying to get to this restaurant for a while. It did not disappoint! It was not busy, so we were seated immediately. There was a 2 for one lime margarita special that was great! I had rocks the hubby had frozen they were very good. The hubby had the 4 enchilada combo I like the cheese, he liked the beef. I had a la carte Chile releno cheese and it was amazing! The staff was amazing, super friendly and even brought over a competently cup of queso that was great! We will be back!

Unexpected hidden treasure! We found this place on Google Maps and thought the name was cute. With the good reviews, we decided to try it out. We were greeted by pleasant, smiling hosts, and seated immediately. Chips were hot and fresh, and the salsa was fresh and delicious. Our server took our orders promptly, and refilled our drinks throughout our meal. It's a nice, comfortable, home-like ambiance. Everyone was relaxed but efficient. You get the sense that they really enjoy their jobs. Mom got the Burrito Lexington, and she said it was "out of this world". She loved the fresh onions and tomatoes, the medium spiciness of the sauces, and how tender the meat was. I got the chicken chimichanga, and it was excellent. The chicken inside was flavorful and could have been an awesome dish all by itself. The rice was spicy and a great texture, and everything was as it should be. Brandon was great, and all the servers/staff seemed to stop by and check on us. We never felt pressured, just relaxed and like they were making sure we were enjoying everything. For a big dinner for 2 adults, the price was very reasonable (~$40). This was a comfy, delicious meal at a small restaurant that exceeded my expectations. I'll be back in the warmer weather to take advantage of the patio!

Best frozen margaritas in town. The service is the best I've had in a long while. You won't wait to need anything since the staff is always coming by to check on things and the waiters don't just take care of their own tables; it seems they know what teamwork means. The food is great. Best enchiladas around. Fajita taco salads are on point. The rest of the food is pretty standard and won't disappoint. If you like the patio atmosphere they have one, with live music at times, which isn't my thing so I like sitting inside. The only thing I would recommend to them is turn down the volume on the TVs inside a bit, but otherwise everything is spectacular. And if you go on a regular the wait staff will remember you, what your preferences are, and are very welcoming.

The staff was extremely attentive. We were offered more chips and salsa. The food was really good inside the restaurant and leftover. Service was extremely fast (but we were the only people seated). There are a ton of TVS, so you could definitely catch all lf the sports games.

I have gotten take out now twice and great both times. The location is tucked in beside the Hispanic market behind chase bank on Richmond road. The service was great the employees genuinely seem happy to have their restaurant. Food is delicious! We will definitely return and come in to eat sometime. It's cute and clean inside. I'd take this over the more expensive Mexican restaurants ( Like Campestre which is a joke and expensive!) absolutely anytime. Very happy with my dinner.

Everything is great! I've been a few times but on this rainy, Jan night was especially great! Our server (something w a G?!) was fantastic: The food was fresh and delicious (my husband got the Fahitas and I got the grilled mushrooms). The 12oz Margaritas are buy 1 get 1 all the time! The location is a bit hidden so put in your GPS :) ,

Service was excellent food even better , great taste . We sat on their new patio , great music on Weds . We'll be back !

Everyone was so friendly, the service was excellent, the food was not only amazing but the presentation was great. Dessert was very good!!! Highly recommend!!!!

10/10 everything!! food is great and service is even better!!! the prices are outrageous for the amount of food you get!! would recommend to anyone!!

This is a regular stop for us. The food is consistently amazing and the staff is always friendly. The dishes come out quick, hot, and delicious. There are several TV's mounted around the restaurant to watch whatever sporting event you enjoy. This is a great Mexican restaurant!!

Absolutely my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. The food is great and the service friendly. Love their patio and music on Wednesday evenings. Keep up the good work.

Let me start with the service was awesome!! I didn't catch our servers name, but they did a good job! The food was ehhh. It was ok but not great. We had fajitas and they were hot but kinda mushy. Flavor was just ok. I would go back and try something else, but there are too many other restaurants that are right on the money for these guys to not be!

El Patio has been getting rave review on Yelp and some other community discussion boards. With Mexican food being my favorite I just had to check them out so we ordered takeout. I love salsa...so if you don't have a good salsa I'm probably going to knock off quite a few points. El Patio has a really good one though! It had just a tiny amount of heat which I quite liked. I was excited to see they had a Choripollo because not many in town do. It was just ok though. Not bad but not near the best I've had. Everything else was really tasty though. Finally, we added on some takeout frozen margaritas as well. They were nice and strong but I thought they were missing something flavor wise. I'll happily go back and do more market research though since the food was so good.

With all of these great reviews we just had to try El Patio for ourselves. Located off Richmond Rd. in a strip mall behind Chase bank, this Mexican restaurant gets high scores in all the things that matter most. First of all, we were seated quickly and brought chips snd salsa. I think it's important for a Mexican restaurant to have a good salsa, and theirs was really good. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. We never had a long wait for anything we needed. We started with guacamole and the cheese dip, and for our entrees I had the chicken chimichanga and my husband had a chicken dish, the Pollo Guanajuato. The entrees were quite large and very tasty! A great value for your money. We both enjoyed our food and look forward to coming back soon.

I have been here several times and the food is always outstanding. What sets them apart (beside the great food) is the service. They consistently surprise me how attentive they are to everything. If you haven't tried it I definitely recommend it. Best Mexican food in town.

The service was amazing, the food was to die for, and we left full and satisfied. This place is a great representation of not judging a book by its cover.

Service excellent, very clean eating area and restroom. chicken fajitas was good. Lots of chips and salsa.

The food is delicious and always consistent. Great Margaritas. And the staff is fabulous! It's a large restaurant with lots of TVs and a wonderful patio for relaxing and listening to music.

I could not have better things to say about our experience! The service was excellent, the patio was lovely, the salsa and cheese dip were amazing and all seven of us LOVED our food. The Burrito Lexington was excellent and could be shared with someone else. This is my new favorite spot in town.

You know what they say... if I could give it ten stars, I would. Oh, I think I just made that up. You know what else I made up? The saying: I've never met a burrito that I couldn't finish. Well, that particular statement no longer rings true. All thanks to El Patio, the home of my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Lexington. The Richmond Road location is definitely hidden, in the former Life Brew location. With it's red walls, and immaculate decor, it's very modern and contemporary. They opened in the midst of the pandemic craziness, four months ago. As we pulled in I noticed the neon sign scrolling the special of the day, the fajitas. Chicken fajitas is what my husband usually orders anyways, so he was ready to order as soon as the sat down. I had to ask the waiter for a recommendation of the best burrito. The burrito deluxe is what our phenomenal waiter recommended, and his definition keyword was "huge". Huge was almost an understatement. To say his recommendation didn't disappoint, is definitely an understatement. The steak inside was phenomenal and the spices were like nowhere else in Lexington. Everything was flavorful without being overly spicy. My husband is a hard one to please and he was impressed from the moment we sat down and his request for homemade salsa was fulfilled to not one, but two house made hot sauces.

We absolutely love this place! The warm chips and their salsa is so yummy! The food is incredible. I had the Chicken Chimichanga and my husband had the Chefs special. They make you feel very welcomed. Keeping your basket of chips full and your drinks filled! I would definitely recommend you give it a try!

Papi's and El Patio, in my opinion sit at the top when it comes to Mexican food in Lexington. Granted I haven't tried every place in Lexington, but I have had many and for my taste it isn't even close. I LOVe El Patio's Chicken Enchiladas with queso blaco over them instead of red sauce. One thing I always want and request is that the enchiladas, wherever I order them are served really hot (temperature wise) and they serve them like that every time and they are great. The chips and salsa are crazy good and the wait staff is absolutely awesome. They take large parties and separate bills, which is a pain I know with crazy accuracy. Never ever have had a bad meal or bad service from staff here. Very highly recommended!!

I was trying very hard to give this a 5, but I learned from someone if you give a place a 5 that means you will be hard-pressed to find anything better. Their location is a little hard to find, they are behind Shammy car wash which is next to Qdoba. To go through Shammy car wash from behind their building you will drive by their door front. in the back corner behind the International Market. Their sign is not very visible from the main parking area of the shopping plaza. Upon entering warmly greeted, I would say they are very attentive at customer service, I had no problems with drinks running dry, or them making sure there is nothing further they could do for me, and if there were any concerns to please let them know. The place is clean, very modern and clean they have only been open for 5 weeks, It's a slightly different atmosphere than your typical Mexican restaurant and not in a bad way. Where I am being critical is the food came out quickly, hot, and all looked fresh, but and it may be personal preference but I normally expect strips of steak and these were smaller finer pieces and with the oil, they saute in, everything sorta looked the same color. more of a presentation issue. not picture perfect. and steak could use some seasoning I think, the taste got lost in the cooking process somewhere. It was good, don't get me wrong, it was a good value as well, they don't overcharge you for soft drinks. This is a place worth trying! I give it a Recommend rating

We got chicken and shrimp fajitas. I added grilled mushrooms to the fajitas. This was so delicious!! Everything had amazing flavor and the smiles on everyone's faces are infectious. The service is top notch!

Everything in me wanted to like this place because the reviews are so high. I love Mexican food. This place just didn't do it. Very mediocre Mexican food. The service was good, they couldn't serve any alcohol for some reason. Unsure if I will come back to retry it.... The flavor just wasn't there for me.

This was my first time visiting El Patio, but definitely will not be my last. I'm not sure how I had never heard of this restaurant before. It's tucked back on Richmond Road. The service was great. Every employee spoke to us as they walked by and checked to make sure we were taken care of. The food tasted incredible. I had the chicken chimichanga with rice. Everything tasted fresh and very flavorful. My husband has a burrito and loved it.

Listen. When I say say do NOT sleep on El Patio, I mean it. My husband and I are frequent flyers and have NEVER had a bad meal here. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about menu items, the margaritas are amazing and you cannot beat the food. They have a great patio and on Wednesday nights have live music. If you haven't been there, run, don't walk to El Patio! It is one of my favorite places to eat in Lexington.

I am baffled by the high reviews. We got the fajitas and they were mediocre. They didn't give us the happy hour special and it was different from what was online. Our waiter was hard to find and rarely checked on us. Bathrooms also were not clean.

I love this place! it literally is the best!!! I forgot want hot clips taste like!!! The service was amazing they really treat us like family. Great food, fantastic drinks, and friendly people. Best Mexican in a Lexington!!!

We have two go-to Mexican spots in town, one has a great features menu and the other one has amazing tacos, tortas and the like. We decided to try something new yesterday, and for what it was, it didn't disappoint. The menu is no different than any of a dozen other Mexican restaurants: queso, nachos, fajitas, queso, chimichangas, etc. That said, the quality and portion size was better than any other standard Mexican restaurants in town. When I'm in the mood, I'll definitely be back, especially for the chile relleno which was probably the best I have ever had.

The best. We love them. So sweet. Cannot wait to go every week. Brandon is the best ever.. And we love Gustavo. - Ashley And Mooch

The food here is outstanding! The service is great as well. Gustavo was personable and we will be repeat customers. They do not have a liquor but it sounds like maybe soon... You will not be disappointed eating here!

Best Mexican food in lexington. Super friendly, fast, and clean. 100 on their health score. We will be back, and will tell others.

Decent happy hour, strong drinks. Food was salty. Service was fine and attentive. Outdoor seating was fine for happy hours.

Best Mexican food in Lexington. We used to frequent El Rancho then we found this gem. Quality of food is much better. Staff is great!

Amazing food and service here, we're treated like family every time we go. Margaritas and drinks are fantastic, and there is constantly someone stopping by to offer refills on salsa, drinks, etc. One of my favorite restaurants in Lexington

Great food and fantastic service the chicken fajitas was thinly sliced just the way we like our chicken

Went to El Patio with my boyfriend and we had the best time! Brandon was an amazing server and made sure we were comfortable the whole time. I recommend the raspberry margarita it was so smooth to drink. A lengthy menu, but the burrito, guacamole, and salsa where incredible. My boyfriend got the Tamales and said they were amazing!

Great portioned meal, good food , excellent service. Everyone super nice, they have system where almost they always have a server on deck super fast.

First time trying this place after I heard so many people raving about it. I must say the hype is real probably the best Mexican I've ever had and will definitely be back. El patio for the win