El Patron Mexican Restaurant

Reviews

• Anne A.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  Our first meal as Fredericksburg residents at El Patron tonight. We were not disappointed. Came in after a full day of moving to find the place crowded, but still less than a ten minute wait. The staff was courteous and our food came out quickly. I had the fajitas with several different meats and they were excellent. Homemade chips and tortillas were great. My son had a burger which was wonderful as well. And it's just down the street from our new home. Needless to say we'll be back!

• Candice W.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  Man oh man!!! I am a very, very happy girl.  Background: I lived in California for six years where I was introduced to Menudo (a Mexican soup with tripe, hominy and other delicious things).  Since relocating to the East, whenever I dine at a Mexican restaurant I've asked for Menudo.  The answer is always no...until I visited El Patron!!!!
  
  Popped into El Patron to grab dinner to go after an incredibly long work day and asked for Menudo fully expecting the answer to be no.  Except...it wasn't.  The hostess said the cook just finished it up...I gave her a hug and I'm not ashamed .
  
  After what felt like the longest drive home (it was only 15 minutes) I was finally able to dig in.  There are no words!! It was perfectly flavored and took me back to San Diego!  BTW...the soup is sold in one size that was enough for three servings...so not only was it delicious it is a great value. Needless to say I will be back. Ohhh before I forget...the soup isn't on the menu so be sure to ask for it.  I promise you will not be disappointed!

• Tara G.

  star star star star_border star_border 3 June 2026

  This place deserves 5 stars in regards to great friendly service, a clean atmosphere and fresh, hot food with large portions. I'm giving it 3 stars because I personally did not like the taste.
  
  My husband and I went in on a Monday night, and they still had a pretty good crowd. The chips weren't all broken; they were hot and fresh. The salsa was very runny and sweet, and i just have a personal preference for a chunkier salsa with a slight kick. We got tableside guacamole, which was just okay. It tasted like it was missing something.  I ordered the fried chicken chimichanga, which came with beans. The chimi was packed full of chicken, but the tortilla wasn't crisp at all. It was soggy from sitting in the white cheese sauce and was more like a soft chimi. The refried beans were good.  My husband ordered the Hawaiian fajitas and it comes out in a pineapple, which is a nice presentation. He enjoyed it, but wasnt a fan of the chorizo, and said he would rather go with traditional fajitas next time.
  
  I noticed that they do not have a "a al carte" menu for those with smaller appetites, and this is something that appeals to me. All in all, we may go back again, but for now, we are going to continue to search for our 'go to' Mexican restaurant in the area.

• Kelly W.

  star star star star star 2 June 2026

  One of my absolute favorite little "hole in the wall " AUTHENTIC  Mexican restaurants! I love this place! Wonderful staff, great service and i have yet to try something that wasnt absolutely delicious!

• Brittany W.

  star star star star star 25 May 2026

  Went to El Patron yesterday had the chimichangasfresh,crispy,a ton my shredded chicken. My aunt has fajitas she loved them as well. Fast service & the manager on duty checked on us before we were done.
  
  They were very busy yet still provided great customer service. Employees were neat & clean hair in pony tails gentlemen were clean cut. The restaurant was nice and clean as well. Nice overall atmosphere. I will definitely be returning.  p.s the guacamole was so delicious