4.1 – 2,365 reviews • Mexican restaurant
El Patron is family owned Mexican restaurant that is famous for having great proteins choices in the best Mexican food. Come and enjoy the most famous margaritas in all inland Empire in a great and friendly ambience also join usevery Thursda, Friday, and Saturday for a Nightclub. Online ordering available.
Casual Mexican bar & grill featuring classic fare & Sunday brunch, plus DJ & karaoke nights.
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
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Cyndi Wheeler
I attended a wedding reception there in their private room. The food was delicious. The service was lacking, they were very friendly but understaffed. I feel the one waitress that was helping us did her best, but she needed more help.
… moreMiguel Bailon
First time my family and I visited this place today and it was a great experience at El Patron.
The staff members were absolutely polite since the beginning We arrived onsite.
Our young waitress on her twentys was super nice and also her helpers.
What We order was delicious. We enjoyed every bite.
The whole restaurant looks pretty clean and well decorated.
We recommend this place to everyone.
Thank you El Patron for our great experience.
… moreSherrie T
El Patron needs help from a competent manager who knows how to handle a busy restaurant. Had dinner on Friday the place was packed, but an untrained waitress did not know how to handle a busy rush. We waited 30 minutes to be seated in horrible spot right at the front door. we were bumped into by several waitresses. The manager (man) was running around like he had never seen a busy restaurant. We ordered drinks, and they were incorrect twice. The waitress Catlyn never checked on us or was interested in what we needed. This is our neighborhood restaurant. Dinner was overcooked and stuck to the plate. Looks like we will find another spot to have dinner. El Patrons seating arrangements are horrible. We used to love this place. However, it is not the same dining experience we were used to. These reviews are given to learn from. I hope they read this one and do better, especially when you’re paying over $100 buck for dinner and drinks. We were not happy with the entire experience. BTW, this is the second time we’ve had a bad experience. I’m not sure if we will give them another chance.
Not happy, San Jacinto CA
… moreLorenzo Warfel
OVERRATED! I’m still not on the El Patron train, it’s got great sides (beans, rice, chips, soup, etc.) but the main course is always mid-tier or underperforms for me. I’ve tried enchiladas, burritos, and now flautas, nothing has blown my mind. I will admit, the food has improved ever so slightly since my first visit years ago, however it’s not the best Mexican spot in the valley! My flautas had a frozen taste.
El Patron is more of a drinking spot with live entertainment (karaoke, mariachi, etc.) and a focus on appetizers. I love their queso fundido and tortillas, but again it’s not a main dish. The “restaurant side” is pretty spacious and dimly lit, it’s great for groups. You’ll find plenty of tables and booths. The bar/entertainment side is fairly nice, it’s visible from the parking lot and filled with locals.
My main reasons why I’m giving El Patron three stars and not anything lower is because I appreciate MOST of the staff. Only one younger dude has a moody attitude, everyone else is super nice! We received excellent service from a new trainee waitress and her waitress buddy/mentor.
According to the waitress El Patron has brunch now! I guess I’ve got to try it now? My family and friends really enjoys this place so it’s kind of a guilty pleasure. 20th time’s the charm?
Note: El Patron serves seafood, meats, burritos, and VEGETARIAN options!
… moreLizzie Vange
Came in on Sunday morning with a friend of mine, and the service was so poor. Right as we arrived, the only welcome we got was from the lady who sat us in the front. As we got to the table in the dining room, the server was just so emotionless, like they didn’t like working there. After having to wait for chips and salsa for 15 minutes still with not coming by getting our drinks. On top of that, the person in charge was speaking to the server, so rude as well. Now I know why when the server came to my table all miserable not even a smile a glance of happiness. The food was good I can’t deny that, it’s just the lack of service I received the fact that I’ve seen the server get talked down. While I sat near one of the kitchen doors I just heard them call out the workers over their radios not in a pleasant voice, walking around the dining room the man proceeded to still yell into the microphone of his radio to the employees, I just sat there watching as another table at the corner of the dinning at the window booths just look back at us and noticed what we just have. There is no excuse for any of this that I myself and other couples noticed.
… moreBlanca Cervantes
Was charged for a steak that was all fat. When I complained, they asked to take the steak to show the chef. They never brought it back or replaced the steak. When I asked them to adjust my bill they originally said no and they finally said yes but then turned around and charged my bank the full amount. Will never go back here again
… moreWILLIAM THE CONQUEROR
Came in for dinner. Place wasn’t that busy yet service was super slow. Got the grande burrito ( not that big ) the beans and rice in it were really good as well as the steak. But I didn’t really care for the enchilada sauce on top The prices are a little high $18 for a burrito kinda experience. Also no free refills on soda $16 for 4 sodas ( 2 sodas 2 refills ) outrageous. And that’s why it got 3 starz ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️. Instead of 4
… moreJavier Rosete
In Hemet…your limited to the eateries you can visit. Your common run of the mill places exist and often chosen because it just seems natural. Visiting a friend here and we decided to try patrons. From the outside It looks okay…nothing too special . Lots of parking and clean looks. Inside large dining area and separate bar area. The people were nice friendly and always attentive. The food was good…not excellent but good. We found out that this place also has a dance hall..during the night and weekends bands play …might have to return to get a better idea. Yet the stay was nice the drinks were huge and the pricing was a bit more than I would have wanted …but overall in was pleased
… moreVanessa Halley
You guys need better customer service and update your hours!
If someone comes in an hour before closing kitchen, which states the kitchen closes at 11:30 they should be served!
Come on due better !
… moreIsabel Garcia
First time trying crab enchiladas! It was delicious. My margarita did have a lot of ice but other than that no complaints. Service and food were great!
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