El Patron

We were headed to Costco, but we didn't want to fill up on samples. ;)El Patron is right across the street and the have a patio. It was a nice day, so we called an audible. It was mid afternoon and the place was quiet.Our water took our order quickly - chili verde burrito - and an extra plate. He brought our drinks along with salsa and chips. The patio was nice. There's a fountain and you get to hear the trickling of water.The plate was substantial. The burrito was tasty and nicely spicy. I don't like the flavor to hot. The pork pieces were tender. This was a good meal for the price. We finished up and waddled over to Costco. We didn't need any samples, that's for sure.

This is the second time I've eaten here the first time I stopped here for lunch I had fajitas. I've had better. I've had worse this time. I decided to stop here and I'm with my wife. She ordered the trio. I ordered Carne Asada. I will never eat here again it was $60 my steak. I've had thicker bacon the steak on my wife's plate was lunch meat. Thin show was her chicken service was adequate. I won't eat here again.

Great service. Good food and terneros with their alcohol. We've been coming here for 10+ years. Our servers basically know our orders by heart. Always our go to spot.

Was feeling like having Mexican food for breakfast today. I stopped in for a quick bite, and while I was there, waiting for my food, a customer sitting across from me told me that the menudo is the best in town. If you've seen my other post... You know that my favorite menudo place is from Gandma's Tamales. So of course I had to try it.The restaurant was so nice and accommodated my request to try a sample of the menudo, while I waited for my order, which I will get to next. And that customer was correct. Let me know though is very delicious and I found out that if you want the beef feet (pata) they it available if they haven't sold out. The customer who shared the info about this dish also told me that if you come after 1030 or so sometimes the restaurant is sold out of menudo. Without saying... The early bird gets the worm!Now about my breakfast. I had gone one other time and had their mole and I remember it was pretty tasty. I ordered it this morning as my breakfast and just as I remember, it was delicious. The sauce is the perfect balance between sweet and salty, and the dish came topped with sesame seeds. I recall them telling me that they make the sauce in the back and it really does taste like they do. The only thing I would ask that they improve about this dish is to simmer the shredded chicken in the sauce for 15 to 20 minutes so the chicken can absorb the flavors of the mole sauce. The dish comes with a side of refried beans, which were pretty delicious, a lot like homestyle, and Mexican style rice. I ordered a coffee which was pretty decent nice and strong, but smooth, and a Diet Coke, because I just can't eat Mexican food without a Coke.I will definitely go back to enjoy the menudo as my breakfast next time! By the way, the customer who told me to try the menudo whoever you are, thank you for buying my breakfast. I will definitely pay it forward!

I love to visit here for taco Tuesday, the service is always fast and you never have a long wait to sit . The drinks are just right and the food delicious. They have specials , that are well worth the price and the sample platter is my new personal

Returned recently to have a Margarita and an appetizer. And my experience was amazing! I love sitting at the bar, that's always my first choice when it comes to a Mexican restaurant. Great experience! I'll be back!

Pros. Nice decor and good service. Good ice tea. Cons. Some of the most expensive low quality food of any Mexican restaurant. 21 bucks for a basic two item combo. No the rice doesn't taste hot or Authentic. They some how get the beans wrong. Everything is over salted or under. Fish is the cheapest tilapia but they charge more then other places using quality fish. We left most of the food and got out. People were friendly though.

Ordered the Grilled Shrimp! It didn't meet my expectations. I had 3 of 9 shrimp before giving up on my meal . The server was nice dough and the beer was cold . I would go back to have a drink but not for food.

The service was good and everything looked clean. It has been a few years since I've been there, but I noticed that the quality and taste of food was not the same. It doesn't even include avocado with your enchiladas like before and the prices did go up from the last time I went. I don't think I'll go there again. There's better Mexican food around town.

I love this place. It is my family's favorite Mexican restaurant ever. We have been coming here for about 25 years. They have recently changed staff and I think it is much more hospitable and professional. The facility is nice a clean too. A must visit in Bakersfield!!!!