Mr Patakon

Wow, what a hidden gem! Mr. Patakon is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Colombian cuisine. The moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles by the extremely friendly staff, who made us feel right at home. The restaurant itself is spotless, with a cozy and inviting atmosphere.But the real magic happens on the plate. We started with the empanadas - one beef and one cheese - and after the first bite, we were hooked! We ended up ordering seven more (yes, they're that good!). The arepa deluxe was another highlight, but the true star of the show was the patakon with steak. It was love at first biteThe flavors are bold, rich, and utterly authentic. You can tell that the chefs at Mr. Patakon are passionate about sharing their Colombian heritage through food. And the best part? The prices are very reasonable!Don't miss out on this incredible culinary experience. Mr. Patakon is a true gem, and we can't wait to go back for more. Five stars aren't enough - we'd give it ten if we could!

Authentic Columbian food. Servers are friendly.The ambiance is traditional columbian.The food is fantastic but it does price out a bit higher than most of the other restaurants around it. The food is worth it if you want to experience authentic columbian food!

Everyone needs to try Colombian cuisine once in their life and if you can't make it over to the country, this is the next best thing The empanadas are a great starter and come with a side of salasa rosada that should just be a side sauce for all food. I tired the Patacon Vegetariano this time and the plantain was cooked *perfectly* while the veggies were fresh and delicious. As a fellow Colombian, I love coming here because it makes me feel pride and love for my country. We usually have the same waitress and she is so kind and explains everything so we can enjoy our meal with authenticity. It is such a welcoming and warm spot that from the decorations is proud to serve Colombian food and that is such a special thing!

The food is excellent. Authentic dishes are familiar to those everywhere from the Caribbean to Central and South America. Freshly prepared, high-quality ingredients. This place does not disappoint. Great service by the family of owners. Nice ambiance and a diverse clientele that includes those of us who know...

Finally tried this spot! I noticed Mr. Patakon a few times when getting Clay Oven next door - they are actually in Clay Oven's former location. As far as I know, this is the only Colombian restaurant on the south side and they did a nice job of remodeling the space and making it bright inside. The menu is pretty extensive and the staff will spend time with you answering questions if you aren't sure what something is on the menu. Everything is freshly made to order and came out nice and hot. I really had a tough time deciding but went with the bandeja paisa, which is a dish that has three kinds of meat, rice, plantain and an arepa. I thought I was just getting chicken but misunderstood that the sausage and pork also came with it, so that was way too much meat for me. I also ordered a beef and cheese empanada. The empanadas were excellent, especially the beef. I would absolutely get that again. My main, I'm not sure mostly because I didn't care for the sausage or the pork. It was a little lacking in seasoning but Colombia may not be known for spicy food. It actually reminded me of something I ate in Cuba! It was hearty and filling, but I'd try something different next time.

Food, customer service, ambience is impeccable. A very clean establishment, too. The food is one of the best foods we've ever eaten. We love this restaurant. We highly recommend it!

I was glad to see a Columbian restaurant open on the Southside and was not disappointed!I love Arepas but wanted to try something new so tried the Patacon BQ Criollo, as it was explained to me it was like a pizza on a flat, fried plantain for the crust. Generous cheese and meat, very good and gluten-free as many of their dishes are.My husband splurged on the bandeja paisa so we could try a lot of different things. He's sold on anything that has Chorizo and eggs on the same plate. The Chorizo was not as flavorful as Mexican Chorizo, the rest was good, favorite was the beans. Our server was friendly and offered help explaining items we may not be familiar with right away. They have awesome fruit drinks and desserts. I will definitely be back!

Located in the Walmart Plaza in the spot Clay Oven used to be (no worries they just moved next door) it's pretty easy to find with ample free parking.You order and pay at the register and the menu hangs on the wall. Drinks come by the bottle or the can. This is obviously a family run business and they are very happy to explain the dishes to you. And we found out there are also specials of the day available. I opted for a Colombian drink and was given the choice between apple, orange and "we don't know how to describe it' flavors. I of course had to go with the latter. I would say it reminds me of the Inka Cola (not the Mexican coke, but the golden cola) meets cream soda. I deem this as quite tasty and I would order it again. I went for the special of the day since you can't get this every day. Meatball soup it was. You get a fairly big bowl of steaming hot soup, which has big ole meatballs floating in it. Besides the very savory broth there are also noodles (think chicken and noodle) and mini potatoes cut in half along with vegetables. Now the past/potato combo threw me off a bit, but the problem was easily solved by making sure each spoonful had either potato or pasta, but not both. The soup also came with a side of rice and a plain patakon (think tostones)I enjoyed the beef empanada, which did have a different crust than what I am used to, but taste wise it was yummy. The crust is a bit thicker and reminds a bit of cornbread, soft not crunchy.And then I went for dessert, which is the only thing I didn't particularly care for. Obleas sounded delicous, but the ingredient not listed was some sort of white grated cheese, which just threw me off completely. The rest would have been great, a bit sweet but good...that cheese though... A few of my guests enjoyed various arepas and gave them rave reviews. Others enjoyed Patakones with toppings and those did not disappoint either. I had a bite and liked it. Crispy plantain topped with meats, fixings and drizzled with various sauces.In summary, a great place to visit and explore the Colombian cuisine. The staff is super nice and accommodating and the food is delish.

This is a nice little restaurant located in the Walmart strip mall, between Once Upon a Child and the Dollar Tree. So, if you find yourself a little tight on funds and still want to eat, you can grab some of your kids old toys and sell them next door. Being that it is in a strip mall, there are tons and tons of parking spots in the lot that it shares with the other businesses in the mall it is located. I wanted to branch out and try something different, so I ended up here. It took me a while to find the place because the directions on Yelp were off (I submitted an update, hopefully it has been approved).This place serves some delectable Colombian food including patacones, arepas, sandwiches, and empanadas. They also have traditional Colombian desserts and bottled drinks. You can also get popular mainstream drinks as well.The restaurant has a huge dining area with hispanic music blasting throughout. They do not have table service. You place your order at the counter first and they bring you your food. They have their menu on two monitors mounted on walls or you can pull it up using one of the QR codes on all of the tables. I had no idea what pretty much all of the items on the menu were. The woman working the counter, took time to explain which each item was to me. She was very patient, helpful and friendly.I ordered the Arepa Fajita and a Hawaiian Empanada. It took about 10 minutes to get my food. It was hot, fresh and delicious. They both were very tasty and flavorful.This is a fresh, hip new restaurant and I really enjoyed my lunch here. I was very impressed. It was something unique and different. This spot is very trendy and I hope they have a long and successful run. I hope to make it back there soon and highly recommend checking this place out.

Some places really surprise you. Tucked into the Walmart plaza on south 31 Is a little slice of Colombia. The flavors, the smells, the sounds of Columbia greet you the moment you enter Mr Patakon. This is tucked into a strip mall in the Walmart South Plaza. We were greeted by the owner and were quickly educated in the tastes and types of Colombian food. You order at the counter and then take a seat in the colorful dining room. They bring out your food and that is when the real fun begins.I had the Arepas Mexicana and it was full of ground beef, cheese, sour cream and pico. The corn cakes were flavorful and a perfect compliment to the fillings. They came with a side of fries that made it a hearty dish. They have daily specials and offer a variety of Colombian street foods. Welcoming and tasty, that is how I will always think of Mr Patakon's.