An oldy, but a goody. Been loving this place for over 25 years.
Chips and salsa were fair. $4.00 for a very small serving of salsa. I would not recommend the salsa and chips for the money you are paying.
Margarita and Negro Modelo
Agave syrup for sopapillas
Patio seating.
a mural on the side of a building
a blue gate with a sign stating masks required to enter the property
a plate of food
Exterior patio
Hiding in plain sight!
outside
El patio
A nice mural on a warm patio
Beef and chicken tacos
Also the outside
outside
Carne adovada
outside
outside
Quesadilla and fajita
Carne adobada burrito with avocado added
outside
Blanca Estela M.
Oct 7, 2024
The service was great The waiter was attentive to our every requests and conversation However the food is scrumptious and fulfilling Great for the any occasion Most definitely recommended I enjoyed it very much
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Donna M.
Sep 19, 2024
What a cute little place in a fun area! First time visitor to this family-owned place open since 1977.We sat outside on a cute little patio shaded by two big beautiful trees. Great service by a very friendly server who shared the history of the place with these out-of-towners.We ordered - WHAT ELSE? - flat cheese enchiladas with Christmas sauce. Super cheesy, super yummy! Served with tastey pinto beans and nice papas. Also had delicious chili rellenos with pintos and papas, too. Great surprise at end of the meal: giant, hot, fresh sopapillas! Complimentary with each plate!Very glad we found this little gem!
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Heywood M.
Feb 16, 2025
Wow. Really solid food. Impressed both times I ate here. Terrific green chile (kinda new to this style with potatoes in it but man it had some flavor and a kick)
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Carroll V.
May 26, 2024
Great food, attentive staff, cool use of an old bungalow as a restaurant. El Patio checked a lot of boxes, all in the right way.Recommend as an appetizer the frito pie with red chilies . Beer and limited cocktails available to wash that down.A limited number of mains but they are all excellent. My chicken enchiladas were very saucy, rich, and filling. Decent sopapillas too.Only negative--parking but what do you expect, it is right across from UNM.
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Charles H.
Sep 12, 2024
Delicious meals with an abundance of flavor and a "home cooked" vibe. Service is fantastic & attentive. The outdoor patio is a wonderful spot to enjoy a meal. Provecho!
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Yelen P.
Jan 28, 2024
Food - I got the seared fish tacos, which were listed as being served on Fridays only. They were okay! Not mind-blowing. My meal companions go the green chile chicken enchiladas, which are the #1 seller. I didn't try these, though I did try the sopapilla, which was tasty with honey. I got a hot chocolate, which tasted like 90% water and 10% chocolate powder.Service - it was all quick. The food and check came out quickly. The employee checked in on us enough but not too much.Ambiance - pretty pleasant. A good number of diners on a Friday afternoon but not too many.Not sure I'd return as this isn't my most favorite kind of food, and there are other places I'd like to try first.
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Jesse K.
Apr 6, 2024
El Patio is dynamite. It's in a former house converted to a restaurant. There aren't a whole lot of tables, so make sure you come early to get your spot. There is also a patio outside but it was closed due to rain.Service was quick and attentive. Our server knew the menu and made sure we received exactly what we ordered, and our party of 6 did! My kids loved the guac. I thought the salsa (*with chips) was hot but tasty. The enchiladas were good. The stuffed sopapilla with the pork was good, but i wonder if the chili rellenos might have been better.I highly reccomend.
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Sharon H.
Sep 29, 2023
Great time visiting this hometown favorite . We were in vacation and wanted to try some local places. Easy to find location, with indoor or outdoor seating. Great options on the menu to fit any tastebuds. Really good food and cooked with the right amount of spices. Definitely a place to visit. Until next review Kisses
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Ryan H.
Feb 10, 2025
Great chips and salsa. Chile is quite tasty. Good service and the kitchen was fast! The entrees are priced competitively (maybe a touch higher) with other restaurants with comparable chile. Unfortunately, the chips and salsa are considered an appetizer - not even the first basket free - so that's an extra $4. Enchilada plate with iced tea and chips was $32 with tip.
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Heidi V.
Oct 3, 2024
Jimmy the server was great! The patio is dog friendly, the reason we went. The patio. Was busy all the available tables were full of dirty dishes. There was a sign that said wait here we don't have allot of staff or tables. So we waited. Not to long until someone came out and told us to continue to wait until he cleared tables. He said there was only to people working. We did not mind the wait. I ordered a taco salad. It was in a fried shell with shredded lettuce, shedded chicken, tomatoes and cheese. Topped with avocado slices and a side of salsa. The food was ok. Nothing particularly interesting but it wasn't bad. Lunch was $53. My husband ordered a cheese enchilada plate. It was served with potatoes and beans.
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