El Patio Mexican Restaurant

This is a good Mexican restaurant. The menu is pretty much what you would expect for Tex-Mex faire. My preferred dish in this cuisine is a chimichanga with just beans and rice, but not many places in Michigan will make them without meat; El Patio included.I also find their guacamole to be a bit lacking in flavor.I always have good service here, so that is a plus.There are lots of tables, so getting has never been a problem. There is also a decent-sized parking lot in the back.

It was my first time visiting El Patio. First impression was not good. The Host/Bartender was extremely rude. We were meeting family and made a reservation however we didn't know the exact number of people in the party. I offered to call my boyfriend's mom to ask, but the host responded with a snippy answer of having a lot of parties and was not helpful. We eventually looked around and found our people. I was very put off by this interaction and don't think I'll be back based just on his attitude.Once seated we got chips and dip quickly. We ordered drink and they came super fast! Can't complain the frozen margarita was delicious. I was getting distracted by the servers fully sprinting around the restaurant. Not sure if there were some emergencies or what was going on. Our server however was great. For how big our group was he took all our orders and kept the drinks coming.The food was unfortunately underwhelming. We had chipped plates, toothpicks cooked in the enchiladas and very plain tasting food. At first we thought that everyone got toothpicks to hold the food together, but it was just my boyfriend... I had the most underwhelming guacamole and couldn't finish the cold quesadillas. Overall I do not believe I will be back to El Patio. I believe that with a new host and some more attention to detail in the kitchen this place could truly shine. Cheers to the servers, but I think I will choose elsewhere when looking for Mexican food.

While looking for some Mexican food nearby I came across this restaurant and decided to give it a try. Upon entering the restaurant, there was a lot of Mexican decor and music playing. The bar area was huge with TVs displayed. I decided to sit at the bar and I was promptly greeted by the bartender who took my food and drink order. Someone came by and dropped off chips and salsa while I waited for my food. I ordered a mango margarita, but the bartender got my order wrong and gave me a strawberry. The strawberry one was good and huge for a size medium. I ordered the chicken enchiladas which came with rice, guacamole, and tomatoes. I wasn't expecting the sauce on top of the enchiladas, but it was good a little salty for my taste. But no complaints on food wise. All the staff at the restaurant seemed very nice and the food came out quickly.

Food was not good at all. It is obvious they use low quality ingredients. Service was not friendly. Ambiance is typical for a wide open mexican place trying to fit as many people i side as possible. Don't order the El Patio Special since it is not very tasty. Avoid this one. Plenty of other Mexican options in and around Berkley.

The food was delicious and the service was very fast and the ambiance was nice and pleasant

I thought the food was good and the Margaritas were very inexpensive. The service needs some personality but overall pretty good. A very large dining room that's pretty laid back.

Contrary to the name El Patio does not have a patio. However, the inside is very spacious and the service is great. As we were sitting down water, chips & salsa were placed in front of us. The chips were warm and crisp. The salsa was flavorful but it is not spicy at all. They offer regular margarita and Texas margaritas. Our server explained the TX margarita is top shelf tequila. I ordered a regular peach margarita and my cousin had a lime/mango margarita. Both came out fast and are strong. The only downside is the dinner combos can only be made with ground beef or shredded chicken. I really wanted a steak option but I went along with it. My meal had 1 taco, 1 burrito and 1 chalupa. I wasn't a fan of the shreddd chicken but the serving sizes are huge, the toppings are fresh and the prices are great. I will definitely be back.

It was good. Decent to good American/Mexican food for a decent value.Limited street parking, nearby easier street parking and a large shared lot behind. This is a former Irish bar that they cleverly converted to Mexican. Large menu. Okay staff. Not very quick. It is loud inside. If you want a lot of time to chat, and can deal with the noise, a good place.

Food is pretty good it's our go to restaurant when I don't feel like cooking. Service is excellent fast and professional. Decor bright and roomy.

Great food - got the California burrito and it was big enough for lunch the next day. Very comfortable booth seats. Service was fast and friendly - will definitely be back!