El Patron Mexican Grill Reviews Summary

Category: Mexican restaurant New York

Address: 51 Lincoln Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA

Phone: +19178938733

Rating: 4.2
based on 146 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was fast and super friendly."
  • "The staff are friendly and welcoming."
  • "The Waiter was very attentive to our every need and happy to accommodate us."
  • "Service has been excellent every time I've been there."
  • "The staff is super friendly and welcoming, nice chill hangout ambience."
  • "The wait staff are always accommodating and it's so nice that they always remember me."
  • "Called in to make a delivery order at about 9PM... the lady who answered the phone was patient and courteous."

Cons:

  • "Customer service was horrific and our server lacked interpersonal skills and amicability."
  • "The dealbreaker for us though was the rudeness of some of the wait staff."
  • "Honestly no one was interested in making us feel welcomed to the restaurant or made to feel as value guest."
  • "Horrible service I ordered at the tabel and waited about 40 minutes."
  • "The service at El Patron is horrific."
  • "The number of racial micro-aggressions in this place are out of control."
  • "The WORST service I have ever experienced."

Food

Pros:

  • "The grilled chicken platter, the Coney Island burrito, and the corn (appetizer) were all absolutely amazing."
  • "Everything tasted amazing— very flavorful and hot!"
  • "Great food, great staff, the best salsa I have ever had."
  • "Food is always fresh drinks always HITING. HARD.. 😆 LOL. WELL THIS HAS Great food period."
  • "Every bite was a revelation of flavor and authenticity."
  • "The special burrito it’s was good, food was great."
  • "El Patron Mexican Grill exceeded all expectations, delivering a culinary experience that left a lasting impression."

Cons:

  • "the only thing i hate are the margaritas.. the flavor is different and tastes artificial."
  • "Chicken was burnt refried beans and enchiladas were cold pico de gallo was a D-, no flavor, nachos were way to salty."
  • "The food is a little bland for my taste."
  • "Their TACOS WAS NASTY, NO BEANS, NO AVOCADOS TOMATOES IN THE TACOS."
  • "Nasty food. Ive never been to a mexican restaurant where the food was unseasoned."
  • "The food was really bad. I had a hair in my burrito bowl and my friends’ tacos were soggy from the salsa."
  • "Wings i got tasted like wings straight from the grocery store freezer isle."

Drinks

Pros:

  • "THE DRINKS WAS GREAT, THE MANGO AND THE PEACH."
  • "Excellent mixed drinks (frozen margarita)."
  • "OMG the food and my classic mojito was AHMAZING!!!!"
  • "We love the frozen margarita (made us happy drunk seen in photo😅)."
  • "Finally.....the margaritas are crack. Made with the perfect amount of mixer and alcohol."
  • "The drinks are nice and strong but not too strong. Great prices, & atmosphere."
  • "Food tastes great & the drinks were good I’m a heavyweight 😂 2 margaritas were good enough for me."

Cons:

  • "Bloody Mary was straight horrible."
  • "They were NOT strong. Would not go back."
  • "However, avoid the margaritas.. I love a good margarita to wrap up the work day. But I highly questioned if booze was present when all I tasted was sour mix and lime."
  • "the margaritas are flavored and I would recommend them all."
  • "They went waaay overboard with the salt and the margaritas were very salty."
  • "1 Frozen Margarita & 1 OtR was $26... in these little 8-10 oz cups."
  • "Service jus wasn’t good and i had to pay 20% gratuity for bad service."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Cute neighborhood spot with good Mexican bites and Tequila."
  • "The karaoke added an extra layer of fun to the night."
  • "Very cozy but spacious place with a fire going on the cold night I was there."
  • "The warm, inviting decor and friendly staff created a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home."
  • "The look and feel of the place coupled with the nice people that run the place don't make me feel like I'm stepping into a pretentious and artificial establishment."
  • "This establishment has a cozy side, with plush seatings, and a small bar area."
  • "The outdoor seating was comfortable and inviting."

Cons:

  • "It’s dark & smells dirty in there."
  • "The place was hot."
  • "I felt it was not enough lights, and bugs kept flying near our food."
  • "The table was a bit too sticky to overlook and I wish the bathroom was a bit more upkept."
  • "The decor is tacky, looks like dollar store decorations for a racist frat party."
  • "Kind of a mediocre place that doesn’t seem to like to have kids visit."
  • "The settling makes you feel like you’re in a different place."

Value

Pros:

  • "Love this place - we often order burritos delivered via seamless/grubhub."
  • "And don't worry about missing happy hour; the drinks are well priced and very strong."
  • "Prices were reasonable and portions generous without going over the top."
  • "The food (& margs) are so good, the service is friendly and fast, and the amount of food you get (for the price) is just what any Mexican restaurant would serve you."
  • "I normally order the giant burrito and it’s delicious. Who doesn’t want a burrito that can literally feed a family of 4?"
  • "Large portions of food."
  • "The portions are big."

Cons:

  • "The prices are fairly high and there are no happy hour specials."
  • "Kinda expensive."
  • "Prices in my opinion were kind of expensive 6 dollars for rice and beans imo is so expensive for the amount they give."
  • "Expensive given the atmosphere and quality."
  • "Great place for pricey mexican food."
  • "They do not give happy hour on weekends. THAT SUCKS."
  • "My one feedback is it's a bit expensive especially for the smaller portion sizes."

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