El Patron Mexican Grill in Tecumseh

Excellent guac and tacos. Rice and beans were just okay. Strong drinks. Nice atmosphere. Good service. My gripe is that they charged us HST during tax holiday. Didn t realize until I came home.

Vegetarian options: Yes, veggie options available. Parking: Food is excellent but service is very slow. Food : 5/5 |

The most amazing waiter. He had fun right along with us. Second time being here. Food was amazing

Good little place for Mexican food in the sleepy little town of Tecumseh. Hubby and I both had the Chimichangas. Portions were decent, and food was tasty. Being across from Mexican Town in the US inclines me to give a bit of a lower review for food and service, but nonetheless a solid choice if you can t make it to the States.

When arriving in town we pulled up to the hotel and my mind turned to food. After settling in the debate on where to eat arose. I craved Mexican my wife, Thai. As it was nearing 9:00 our options were limited. I found El Patron open till ten. We ordered the Chimichanga with Steak and, chicken Flautas, chips and queso and a side of guacamole. Went to pick up the order and wished I could stay and eat. Very nice rustic atmosphere inside, music wasn t over powering, looked like a great date night spot or catch up with friends. Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The food was exceptional. The chimichanga was full of flavour, lots of cheese and meat it tasted great. The rice was cocked perfectly and I enjoyed the dinner. The flautas were delicious, nice and crispy and the salsa had the perfect level of spiciness. The guacamole was good, though the pico de gallo was a little over powering and took away from the avocado flavour. The queso was the only disappointment. It was very gritty and not pleasing to eat. Not sure if we just had a bad one being close to the end of the night. Overall a great meal, very filling and well priced. I appreciate the fair pricing for everything on the menu. Definitely would recommend to others and would eat again.

Everything in their menu is delicious! And the attention is great. Its just too good! :)

Food tasted great, service was awesome even though we had a group of 11 of us. The portion size however left me wanting more in the end. Overall great experience, would come back again.

The best place in Tecumseh !

Beautiful place, amazing food, great service!

Came here with family and honestly have to say this restaurant is one of the best Mexican restaurants we have tried, from the states and here! The food was very authentic, fresh, and everything we ate was able to be made into a vegetarian option for my family and I. Highly recommend the chimichangas, frijoles, burrito bowl, and guacamole from this place. The vibes and atmosphere of the restaurant are stellar as well. The service was high quality, as we were able to get a same day reservation with very minimal wait time to be seated and very minimal wait time for our food after ordering, even though the restaurant was quite busy. Since we are newer to the area, we were also able to get quality recommendations from our excellent server, Alex, about other things we needed recs for to check out in town as well. Overall had a great experience, and will be returning next time I m in town!

Had a fantastic experience at this gem of a Mexican family-run restaurant. As a fellow restaurant owner, I know the importance of authentic flavors and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and they ve nailed it here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and genuinely authentic clearly made with love and skill. Service was attentive and friendly, making you feel right at home, and the vibe was just perfect for a laid-back, enjoyable meal. Highly recommend to anyone craving real Mexican food and a great time. Cant wait to come back!

Loved it music was a little loud for a Thursday night at 530. Food was good ! Service was excellent.

Loved this menu! Great mexican coffee!

Great food and atmosphere! Will definitely come again!

Been there couple times, great, tasty tacos! Nice joint! Service can be much better! Both time we had a pushy waitress who was rushing us to order, to eat and to leave!

The service is great, workers are nice and communicative, the food is good, but I found tacos a little bit dry every time Ive tried it. Chimichanga is a recommendation.

We ate here Friday night. Made a reservation for 8ppl. No issues, everything went smooth. Everyone liked their food and drinks. Alex took care of us and she was excellent!

I went to El Patron for the first time while visiting Windsor and it was amazing! The Mezcalito is an excellent blend of tequila and mezcal with perfect balance. The single Chimichanga was delicious and just the perfect size. I highly recommend this restaurant.

You dont have to go to Mexico for authentic food ...just come here. We love everything about this place but the birria is extra special. Get yourself a ranch water to heighten the experience. One of our favourite restaurants in Essex country, we definitely recommend.

We had the birria pizza and it was delicious! I thought it would be a tad bigger but over all no complaints. 10/10

Great food, and friendly staff! Must tries include the guacamole, nachos, street tacos and birria.

We had an excellent experience yesterday with a very large party. The servers and owner were incredible, food was delicious, drinks were fantastic. They were very accommodating and we were so grateful. Thank you so much!

Great food.. birra taco dinner is amazing and the assortment of margaritas are divine

It was good, busy. Dishes could have used a sauce

Im just disappointed that it took me this long to visit El Patron! The atmosphere is pretty awesome. the service is quite fast, food is mouth watering! Portion is a bit small, but Id trade portion for taste.

Excellent experience. A meal with a lot of flavor. I really liked tasting the taco box. Parking: There is enough space to park.

Awesome experience here! We had the birria taco dinner and both loved it! Our server was great too! Will definitely be back.

Tasty food, service was friendly, very good. Id recommend they do some landscaping out front , make it look a lil nicer

Fantastic food and the atmosphere is amazing! The staff are also so welcoming and friendly!

Amazing Experience at El Patron! My friend and I had an incredible dining experience at El Patron. We enjoyed their delicious coconut and mango margaritas, which were the perfect blend of flavors. The chimichanga, served with chips, salsa, and guacamole, was absolutely delicious. The owner, Miruma, took amazing care of us, ensuring we had everything we needed and making us feel truly welcome. Highly recommend El Patron for anyone looking for great food and exceptional service! ---

Food is mediocre. Cold rice and beans. Could have went to Taco Bell for way less $.

First time eating here. Spur of the moment decision that Im glad we made! Food was great, service was perfect and the atmosphere is cool. We shared Flaming Cheese appetizer. It was good but it was only a little cheese melted on top of the chorizo. It could have been kicked up a notch if served with raw white onion and jalapeño on top. Hubby had the Burria tacos. No complaints. He said they were very tasty! I had a cheese quesadilla with pico and a side of beans. Delicious!!! Thank you Sarah for being such a fantastic waitress. Yes, that was chorizo in my husbands tortilla...you didnt mess up the order, lol.

Fabulous guacamole a wonderful treat

Had been there a few times and the food and service were good/ok. This time we ordered the Birria Pizza and Gac. Best meal I had there to date. Sarah our waitress was amazing so attentive and super sweet. Definitely recommend again and ask to sit in her section.

The food is phenomenal. Drinks, Birria pizza, tacos, flautas, guac are delicious. We have been to the place multiple times but service has always been mediocre. Long wait for drinks and food. We had to go and fetch the waitress to get our bills even the restaurant was not super busy. If the service is improved El Patron would be a superb hit. The outstanding food makes us go there every time but service each time creates more doubts for the next visit.

Tried it for the first time. The beef burrito had 90% rice. One big slice of a tomato, not even diced. Service was so bad the server disappeared never came back and someone from the kitchen had to come to the table. I highly recommend tacobell

Best Margaritas ever! Maroona make the best Margaritas! Great food and atmosphere ! Love this place ! We will def be back !

We started with the drink of the day a tequila mojito.. delicious then the chips and guacamole then beef tacos with dip amazingly flavourful. Ending with a churros . We had this all on the patio!! Perfect way to spend a Friday night in the summer .

Great food, great price! The staff is so friendly and the owner is the sweetest! We will be back! :) Food

Such a cute restaurant, great quality fresh food with lots of options, the drinks are also SO good! We went for a friends birthday over the weekend and everyone had a great time and loved all of our food&drinks! Also love that they do burrito bowls!

The ambiance of the restaurant is great - the music isnt too loud, the decor is interesting, and the servers are very polite. Unfortunately, the food leaves a lot to be desired. We had ordered a burrito and some tacos; both tasted bland and lacked any real flavor. The drinks, however, were very good. I would recommend the mango margarita.

Update August 2024! Me and my wife had El Patron cater our wedding for 40 people and EVERYONE loved the food! We have come here weekly for almost 3 years and I still get excited for birria tacos! Their medium guacamole is amazing, and my mouth waters every time I think about their food! The flaming cheese dish is so flavourful, and dont ever miss out on the churros! Past Review: I now have a taco addiction. Ive been here 3 times in one week. Seriously amazing tacos! The birria tacos are to die for. I recommend the green salsa to go on them and a pineapple drink! Stop reading reviews and go eat there! Then kindly leave your own review.

Update! We have been coming here pretty must weekly for almost 3 years, we love it so much we had them cater our wedding! If you want rave reviews from your wedding guests or next party about the authentic Mexican food I highly suggest having them cater! Food is absolutely amazing everytime, birria tacos are still my favorite of all time, the al pastor a solid second, the salsas and guacamole are so delicious! ~Try the margaritas of the month, I havent had one yet that I didnt like ~ Past review: I dream of El Patron birria tacos! Absolutely delicious fresh tacos, I havent tried a taco I dont like here. Owner is amazing and sweet, I once walked in not realizing they were closing early and she offered to take my order at close! This is our new favorite place, weve been here 3 times just this week! Lol

I had the steak taco and chicken taco. They are small tortillas but full of meat, very tasty. The chips and salsa were very fresh. The churro was warm and so good....... I had it with Nutella. If its a busy night, call ahead and get on a list. They have a lot of unique drinks, however, they are pricey.

It is by far the BEST Mexican food. Environment, food, music & staff are all wonderful. You wont be disappointed !!!!!! Food

Our servers were very helpful when deciding what to order for our dinners, by letting us know the spice level we enjoy. Everything was freshly made and delicious! Definitely we will be returning! We would recommend you trying it! Parking: We had great parking, but we also were there before 5pm, not sure how it would be at a later time.

Excellent food and drinks. A bit slow out of the kitchen. Dont be in a hurry.

Having visited El-Patron many times, I felt the need to offer a review on my many experiences here: Firstly, the décor at the restaurant is super fun and inviting - brightly painted walls with traditional art create a lively backdrop. I always notice some new art, fun sign and table décor on every visit! The overall ambiance is welcoming and energetic, perfect for a casual date night or for a fun night out with a larger group of friends and family. The service is also second to none the staff is super friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. When asked, they will not hesitate to offer recommendations! The menu offers a wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes! We always start off with guacamole made to order with freshly fried tortilla chips. For mains, the birria tacos and chorizo burrito are true standouts. We have also tried their street tacos, birria pizza, chimichanga, flaming cheese, and the milanesa and have never been disappointed! The drink menu is also super impressive with any options for those craving traditional Mexican spirits! The margaritas are an absolute must try made with fresh ingredients and no mix! And if you happen to save room for dessert you cannot miss out on the churros! Crispy on the outside and warm and tender on the inside, they are served with a side of chocolate or caramel sauce and are amazing! Prices are super reasonable and this restaurant definitely should be on your must try list! You won t be disappointed!

Great service, and the food was amazing.

I recently visited El Patron in Tecumseh with a group of eleven. We made a reservation and were seated promptly, which was appreciated given how busy the restaurant was. However, when we placed our order, they completely forgot one of our meals, which included a pizza and flaming cheese for three people. Unfortunately, there were no updates or apologies from the staff. We had to ask about the missing meal ourselves. Although the restaurant is new and clearly busy, better communication would have improved our experience. Eventually, they offered us a 30% discount, which was a nice gesture. However, one person had to leave, and the other two had to take their meals to go, while the rest of our party finished their meals without them. We understand that opening a new restaurant can come with challenges, and we appreciate the effort to make things right with the discount. With improved service and communication, El Patron has the potential to be a great spot in Tecumseh.

Food and margaritas are excellent!

My wife an I tried this place on Saturday night. We are from Lasalle and went about 6pm without calling ahead. It was busy, but we got in with a short 2-3 mins wait. The hostess was very nice. Once we sat down, we waited a few minutes before our server made it too us. We were quick to decide our meal choices so the server took our order immediately. Our drink orders followed; a Margarita and a coke took at least 10 minutes. That would not have been so bad if we had glasses to enjoy the water that was delivered in a large bottle. The chips and salsa were good, but again would have ben mor enjoyable if we had drinks. Drinks arrived and I honestly expected a bit more flavourful from the margarita, for the cost ($13 for a small rocks glass). Our food arrived after a reasonable wait; Shrimp Tacos (they were out of the fish Taco), and Chicken Enchiladas. We wee both underwhelmed with the flavour. Ill admit, that surprisingly authentic Mexican food typically is less flavourful than I expect, and we are typically more Tex Mex fans due to that. Let me be clear that the food was not bad. It was prepared well, presented well, relatively affordable, but just a bit underwhelming overall in the experience. We will likely not be back, as there are so many more choices.

Went for the first time today and I can say I love this place. The menu is filled with items I want to try, before I ordered I was already saying I cant wait to come back. I got the chimichanga with carne asada dinner and it was big, flavourful and decently priced! Service was great, food came fast. Just a great experience! Cant wait to see yall again!

Had an awesome first time. Meals were very good. Chimichanga was great with steak! Brought my kids and they enjoyed as well, especially the Mexican Coke. Too full for dessert but will be back to try. Service was great and super friendly by all members of the staff.

Fantastic food & quality service! We love this place and highly recommend!!!

I wish we could give a review on the food but we never got a chance to eat..... We were told it was a 30 minute max wait and that we should go across the street to the bourbon for a drink while we wait and the hostess would text us when our table was ready. We did as the hostess recommended and came back 40 minutes later. We were then told it will still be another 30 minutes because people seem to be lingering. My wife and I were really disappointed as were heard good things about the food. Hopefully they can get their wait times figured out so other people dont have the same problem

The best pizza birria I ve ever had. It was delicious. Reccomend it. I also enjoyed their drinks they have a great selection

Went on whim... tried the chimmichanga, biria tacos, chips and salsa! Margaritas- Omg Sat at the bar and had small talk with the owner... felt at home! Food was fantastic, portioned perfectly and priced awesome! Ill be back soon. Margaritas were on point, and with Tajin... Omg!

Amazing authentic food! Place is just booming, great food and service. Highly recommend and will be back!

Loved everything about this place.

Went to try it out, asked for my pina colada to be blended and was told the bar was too busy to blend the drink so I ordered water instead. They were too busy to blend a drink so ended up losing out on a multiple alcoholic drink order because they wouldn t blend it . That set the mood for the evening. Apps came out and no plates or napkins offered, enchiladas were flavourless . Not a great experience. But seriously when they said they were too busy to blend my pina colada we should have just walked out . Poor management decision right there

The food is absolutely amazing every single time! The best Guacamole and the margaritas are to die for!!!

Delicious food. Friendly staff.

Best spot in Windsor for de Birria.. Mango jalapeño margarita recommended.

Absolutely amazing experience tonight. My new favorite and hoping they expand to Belle River. I look forward to more dining experiences at this wonderful establishment.

Great experience here, very friendly staff, delicious expresso martini, definitely with be returning there!!

My family and I dined in for the 1st time at their new location. Very pleased with our visit. We were welcomed with a wonderful smile and were seated right away. The service was great and our server was very kind and great with our kids. Our family spends alot of time in Mexico, so we definitely enjoy great Authentic Mexican food, I would have to say this is a close as can be without being in Mexico, not to mention the decor and ambiance made you feel like you were away. The food was so delicious, Best Birria Tacos Ive had locally so far. We will definitely be going back as their food menu had so many delicious options to choose from. Looking forward to trying everything on their menu in the future. (ADVICE) call ahead to see if tables are available, we put ourself on a wait list just to ensure a spot as this place is packed all the time.

Had some seriously good tacos here and I will be back.

Great food, great drinks, and our waiter Fabian was fantastic! Will return because of him!!

Great place for authentic Mexican food!

First time definitely not our last!!!!! RUSH ON OVER TO GET OUT OF THIS WORLD COCONUT MARGARITAS!!! Service was great! Food was over the top amazing!!! But gosh the manager/owner is so incredibly welcoming and nice!!!! Very comfortable! Wishing you nothing but success!!

Amazing food and the atmosphere is great! I recommend the Birria tacos. Staff could be a bit more friendly. Wheelchair accessibility: This place is not accessible unfortunately.

Good Mexican restaurant

Very easily ordered for take out. Food was ready at the time for pick up and was delicious. Enjoyed the Carne Asada and the chicken milanesa

Neighbours bought us dinner for watching their animals. Had burra tacos / chori fries / churros WOOOOOW !!! Would deff try more on the menu !!!

Sooooo much better than going states-side We were well taken care of by Sarah!!! Thank you guys!!! xo Food

I was really looking forward to trying this place.I had heard the buzz about how great the food was and read many 5 star reviews.I dont get it. We had Birria Tacos and 3 different street tacos . The protein in all 3 street tacos was dry. I wouldnt call the Birria dry but it wasnt moist and had very little taste, the broth was tasteless. The beans and rice were bland. The beer was cold.

We ate at El Patron and our food was excellent. Great service and atmosphere. I would give the place 5 stars if they took reservations. We called ahead and reserved a table an hour in advance, My question is just take reservations. Maybe it something I don t get but I saw 10 couples come in and leave due to wait . All in all great place but yes start reservations.

Wonderful food

Amazing food fast service lots of space in the new location

Nothing to complain about. The Hostesses were amazing, waitress was good, we werent rushed. Guacamole was made exactly perfect! A definite must try! Will absolutely go back. A++ Parking: Parking at side & back of restaurant

Came here on a Thursday night and as soon as I stepped foot inside it felt like I was in Mexico. The atmosphere was perfect. The decor, the music, the menu, it was all perfect. I had the chori fries, flaming cheese, guacamole (which was amazing and I am not a guac person), birria tacos with stock, churros, and the cheesecake dessert. Everything was amazing. They also have non-alcoholic corona which is a great option for people who don t drink. The staff was phenomenal, someone was always checking in on us. They do close a little bit on the early side so make sure you get there earlier so you can enjoy the experience. Even though they close at 9 we didn t feel rushed at all, which was a welcoming gesture. I will definitely be returning, and I suggest everyone check it out!

Margherita.. yummy.. tacos... Yummy.. guacamole.. yummy.. staff.. friendly.. great date night. Food is well prepared. Full of flavor. Will def go again.

Fantastic food and service. Will definitely return!

Overall amazing experience! The restaurant itself is well decorated. The staff was very knowledgeable of the menu and its items. The margaritas were PHENOMENAL and the food was well-devoured. Would highly recommend to all!

Food was awesome. Katie was excellent as a server. Only minor complaint was how long it took to get drinks. Very minor as the drinks were excellent. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and engaging.

First time here. Food was great, service was even better. Bill was quite reasonable for 5 people.

The only thing I can negatively say was the wait for the food, plus its hard to get a seat in a timely fashion. Other than that, the food is great and reasonably priced. I would definitely go again. Staff was friendly.

Food was amazing and the service was awesome

Great atmosphere and delicious food!! Best mojito Ive ever had! Cant wait to go back.

Love you re food but was very disappointed to see you can never get it delivered anymore and that s the only way i can receive your food (hopefully you guys start delivering again soon)

Atmosphere is great. The service was excellent! But the food was the blandest Mexican food I have ever had. The food in Cuba has more flavour. The guacamole needed salt, pepper and lime to make it edible. My shrimp tacos had so sauce on them plus a corn tortilla ,holy dry. Thank god the drinks were good.

Incredible service and even better tacos! Best authentic Mexican in town and you have to try each flavour of margarita (in one sitting)!

Easily, HANDS DOWN! the BEST margaritas in Essex County. This is not a reach. Grand Cantina! Mi Casita! F&B! Maiden Lane! Pen and paper folks. Taste buds at the ready. Take note! There is a lesson to be learned here. Not saying yall make a bad margarita.. but El Patron is miles ahead. And it costs less. How do they pull this off? I dont know. And I dont care. Might have something to do with freshly squeezed lime juice.. Espolon Tequila.. Serrano Chili... Triple SEC.. and LOVE. IF you want the best margaritas in town. You need to head down to El Patron. The service is incredible. And the food. THE FOOD. Authentic. Beautiful. Try the Birria! Some of the best Ive ever had. Thank you El Patron!! Keep up the good work.

Excellent service and great food.

I need more stars to rate the excellent service, food and the greatest atmosphere from all staff. As a Mexican I highly recommend EL PATRON Windsor!! They are THE BEST with AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD!! The food, spicy sauce, Jarrito Loco, etc they re delicious!!!

What a great lunch... yummy food and drinks.

Great food, we simply love the chicken parmesan with cheese!

Food, the atmosphere, and the service is excellent. Will definitely be going back.

Parking: Not many spaces! Food

The good is delicious, and portion size is excellent. The waitresses are amazing and very efficient.

What an amazing place to get some tasty tacos and guacamole ! Food was delicious ! Araya, our server was super friendly and nice and made our experience absolutely superb. The interior is great, ambient and spacious. Awesome margaritas. Aperol Margarita was out outstanding. Will definitely be back. Great restaurant for Tecumseh Town!!! Well done Ruben and Miruna

Easily the best Mexican restaurant in Windsor. Amazing service and great atmosphere in the restaurant. The bar area is small but fun with very unique (and excellent) drinks available. Lots of interesting artwork on the walls and hanging off the ceiling that matches the theme of the whole place.

The food and margaritas are amazing! First time trying the birra Taco and wont be my last. Loved the suggestion of adding the rice to the broth after I was done my tacos and enjoying it as a soup, so delicious!

Fun & Flirty! Amazing food, cocktails, and atmosphere!

Great atmosphere, great food, even greater service! Fabian was our server and made sure we were well taken care of with prompt service. Love this spot, will definitely return! Food : 5/5

My boyfriend and I started coming to El Patron when they were at the Manning location and we fell in love with it! The new location is an even better atmosphere and the food is still amazing! We went again last night and had Fabian as our server. He was fantastic and made sure we were well taken care of! Definitely recommend!

Called today soon as they opened, soon as I walked in the place was really nice. Server was amazing and really sweet. We ordered the Birria pizza, it was really delicious. 10/10 for me and my gf and will definitely be back. :)

Wonderful food, great drinks, amazing decore and the best, friendliest staff you can find anywhere.

Called the restaurant on Saturday night and talked to Holly who was super nice and got us in after a bit. Sarah was our server and she was great. The food and drinks were fantastic. We started with flaming cheese, chips and salsa. The birria tacos with broth and enchiladas. The margaritas were really good. We will definitely be back.

Excellent Food and margaritas. We tried 3 different margaritas. They were all very tasty. I wish they took reservations!

Parking: Enter parking lot of the West side of building, exit on the East side of building. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp folds out on the West side of building, next to stairs.

Excellent food and service. Made our date night fantastic. We will be back!

Had an awesome time. Margs and food were best I ve had in Windsor. Fabian also provided amazing and fast service. Definitely will be coming back.

Had the chorizo fries and birria pizza Both dishes were above avg portion sizes and tastes pretty delicious... Food

The food is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! The wait time is a little longer than most people would expect, but they re making all of this fresh!! Especially if you re getting the birria tacos with the broth - which is also by far the best thing on the menu - this stuff isn t quick to make! If you re looking for some quick tacos, then maybe don t go to an authentic place, it s not fast food if you do go in, absolutely order a margarita.. or a few and for sure start with the chips and guac! Chefs kiss - so good.

Super friendly staff with helpful recommendations. You can describe what you re looking for and they will help you pick something. I loved the seasoned chips with guac and shrimp tacos! I liked that they had mocktail options as well. Vegetarian options: Cheese quesadillas Vegetarian burrito Parking: Lots of parking at the back of the building

Beautiful restaurant, servers were attentive and helpful. Food is bland. There was no spice to anything we ordered, not in the queso chorizo nor birria. Pico was middle of the road. No guacamole available so didnt get to try their spicy guac. Birria was overall good, very beefy flavor but again no pepper flavor coming thru at all. And the worst part? The beans. A Mexican restaurant with flavorless beans means I wont be returning.

I just want to express my experience at ElPatronFrom the time you walk in everyone is pleasant and eager to please.Our waiter Fabian was outgoing and a delight.His service made are experience want to return.The service was impeccable and lets talk about the food.When I say you need to try the flaming cheese and Barrio pizza. Mouth watering and you craze to have it again. Be sure to try a bit of everything as its all very good.Thank you. I will be back again to try something new.

My family and I celebrated my sister s birthday for dinner tonight. Service was amazing and food was delicious. Definitely will be back.

Have only ever had takeout from here. Got a Birria pizza, and it was amazing! Waited at the bar while I waited for my food. Friendly staff! Really cool spot. Cant wait to dine in someday.

Beyond impressed with the new location it s stunning ! Went with a party of 8 and our server Ruban was the best! He didn t miss a beat! The food was 10/10 for every one of us and the margs were excellent!!! Highly recommend definitely go run don t walk and enjoy.

Delicious mexican food. Service is top notch.

Enjoyed a delicious meal at El Patron Mexican Grill! Amazing service from the time we walked in. The inside of the restaurant is styled beautifully. Our server was so attentive and gave great menu suggestions for us to try. We enjoyed the Chroi-Fries to start, followed by a shared taco box with Chorizo, Asada, Al Pastor, and Polo options. Our favorite was the Asada - Grilled Steak. So many dishes we still want to try, we will definitely be planning another visit to El Patron!

The food is so, so good. Love the new location and seeing how successful they are. The service was slow, although Ill offer some grace since they just moved and were SUPER busy. Pro tip: you can call ahead and request a loose reservation if youre able to be flexible and arrive in 15 mins when they call you. My only complaint was that the tables for two are quite small and couldnt really accommodate two dinner plates, two drinks, and the two water glasses and bottle. Will definitely be going back, cant wait for their patio to be open!

Great mexican food and drinks here the staff are awesome people

We had previously experienced take out from El Patron. That was amazing. Tonight we thought let s go inside. Wow, we sat at the bar. The best seats in the house. Such an amazing experience. The bartender/server was just wonderful. Later on we found out she was one of the owners. We are so happy to see a positive busy business happening. Being a local small business owner myself. It s just so wonderful to see. Yes there may be a wait to be seated when you get there. But it is definitely worth it. Or skip the line and eat at the bar #bestseatatthebar

Been here a few times now. Every time the food and service has been consistently amazing. Tonight while waiting for my takeout order I decided to have a couple margaritas while waiting for my order. Hands down the BEST margaritas in all of Windsor-Essex and trust me I ve tried a lot of them from various establishments. You will not be disappointed with this place.

Before I begin the actual review, I typically eat at a restaurant three times before I review. This is an exception as the restaurant is EXTREMELY busy. We had to make a reservation a week in advance to actually get in (They also only accept reservations for a minimum of eight people). Now the actual review, our reservation was at 7:00pm and we got our food at approximately 8:15pm. I understand that the restaurant is busy but the wait was abysmal. I got the burrito dinner, it comes with the burrito, rice and refried beans. The burrito was very well put together, however there is a severe lack of sauce (hot/salsa). For being a Mexican restaurant I found it strange that the restaurant did not have any hot sauces available at the table, without asking. Rice was very good and the refried beans were not burnt, I find that most restaurants that serve refried beans typically burn them. For my first visit Id say that it was disappointing, only because of the extremely long wait time.

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Will definitely be back !

An awesome restaurant! Just like being in Mexico at a family restaurant! Our server Sarah was so friendly and attentive. All the food was fantastic and WOW that Coconut Margarita! Can t wait to go back soon! Food

Guacamole is the best! Fresh made and love the heat level. Will definitely come back and recommend the food. Busy place, but if you call ahead and get on the list it ll save you time. Hostess was awesome!!! Food : 5/5

We came for a date night and called ahead and received a phone call that a table was free a little while later. Despite there being a large birthday party, the service and food were fast and friendly. The food was great! Definitely get the churros!!

No words just perfection! must try

In my first week in Canada, I stumbled upon an exceptional Mexican restaurant that made a lasting impression. Despite the bustling peak hours, the wait was entirely justified. The friendly host set the tone for a delightful evening, and our server, Fabian, elevated the experience with impeccable recommendations and attentive service. The upbeat and welcoming atmosphere added to the overall charm. A must-visit for those craving both exceptional cuisine and a warm ambiance.

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The best Tacos and Margaritas hands down!! Also super friendly staff and overall excellent atmosphere!! Great for date night or dinner with the girls

Amazing food and drinks! Biria and chicken tacos are to die for, you can definitely taste the quality and care that goes into the food. Love the vibe, atmosphere and decor. Service is always fantastic!

The food is great!! Only the service is TERRIBLE, they leave you waiting for more than 20 minutes even if they have tables available. This happened to me 2 times already and I would definitely NOT GO THERE AGAIN. I do not recommend it !!

I go there about 3 times a month its so good by far my favorite restaurant and I love the staff there all awsome.

The best mexican food in windsor, a MUST try! Chimichunga is to die for

I went with a group of 16, we all got drinks, food and appetizers and everything was amazing.The food was hot and tasted great huge shout out to their guac it s so so good! All of the drinks were delicious too! It was busy in there when we went and the staff still worked as a team and were so great. Our waitress Sarah made sure everyone was taken care of and the rest of the crew helped her out and made it a great experience for us. Also shout out to the pina colada guy he made amazing drinks and sings beautifully! I will be back!!!!!

One of my favourite new spots in Tecumseh. Great food, drinks, hospitality, in an even better environment! Love it there

Kid-friendliness: Very sweet and polite Wheelchair accessibility: people are able to get to the wheel chair a Food : 5/5 |

The best mexican food in the city, the staff is great too, always a great atmosphere, quick service anytime i have ordered

Maroona, Holly and Katie made our wait so much fun. Bonus the food and drinks were amazing and authentic 100% recommend. Thanks ladies we had a blast.

Great food and service! Get the Birria with Broth it s got to be the best thing on the menu! The guac was also delicious, as were the margaritas. The staff was so friendly, from the hostess to our server .. everyone was amazing! Heads up call ahead to check the wait if you re going on a Friday or Saturday because the it can be quite lengthy since it s a small place!

I Had dinner with my husband here for the first time the day after Valentines. I love the atmosphere! The decor is great! The food was by far the best birria tacos weve had! I loved the raspberry margaritas as well, soooo yummy!!! We also enjoyed the cheesecake stuffed empanadas and churros for dessert!! I think this may be my new fav Mexican place!

The food was ok. Awful service!!! We waited 25 minutes in between our apps and food. It took the bartender way too long to make our (2) drinks. The waitress was bringing our bill as our drinks arrived from the bar. We had ordered our drinks before our food. Wont be in a hurry to go back!!!

Best Mexican food in town!!!

The best Mexican Restaurant! The food and drinks are amazing; friendly staff too. Our server, Fabian, gave us incredible recommendations, excellent and attentive service. Always making sure we were having a good time. Highly recommend trying los Tacos Al Pastor, and the Mamacita cocktail. Overall, we had an incredible experience and will be back with more friends and family.

You dont need to travel to Mexico to enjoy authentic Mexican food. Its right here, the moment you walk in and smell the aroma, youve teleported to Mexico. On top of the food, you have an attentive, happy staff to help with your experience. Dont miss out.

Everything was amazing. Atmosphere and service were so welcoming. Will definitely come back :)

Have yet to disappoint! Love the new location

Update: Checked out the new location and it is great. So happy for you guys!! Will continue coming and recommending it as one of my most favorite restaurants in Windsor/Essex County! Love this place. Staff is amazing!!! And I absolutely love her house made green mild salsa.

the best & authentic mexican food in windsor. i have worked my way through this menu, but i always go back to the birria tacos. i have dreams about the beans & rice. i recently tried the zero proof colada drink and it was heavenly. so happy they moved to a larger space. fabulous ambiance with the bright colours and decor, excellent service from both front and back of house. will always go back when craving tacos!

Cant go wrong with the Birria tacos. Sometimes I drive into town just to pick up a few for lunch. Everything on the menu is pretty solid.

First visit- Im from Texas and forever looking for a good Mexican restaurant. The interior was decorated so cute. The music/vibe/staff were fun and lively. The signature drinks are creative and YUMMY! We had chips & queso, birria tacos and a chimichanga. Our waitress was Lauren she was such a sweetie! So helpful with suggestions and descriptions. Yall are DEFINITELY going to want to try both the churro and mini chimi for desert. We will 100% be back and youre ABSOLUTELY going to want to come eat here!!

Amazing dinner with my wife. The margaritas were delicious. The food and service were both amazing. We will be back. I heard about a huge cinco de mayo party. Go eat. You will not be disappointed. Try shrimp fajitas. Shareable

Food: you have to pay for the chips and salsa. Chips were good. Queso was very watery and tasted almost like powdered cheese. Shredded chicken was really dry (like canned tuna) rice and beans were just okay. Drink: classic margarita was very good! Service: (we came at 6pm on a Friday) Would not take resos Big line upon arrival. No hostess and it took about 20 until we were helped. We were seated and it took about 15 min to get my drink. Service was definitely slow albeit friendly. Would I return: probably not. There are other local restaurants with good Mexican/el salvidorian that take resos with quick service.

Great food, great service. 2nd favorite Mex spot in this area.

I don t have enough good things to say! The Staff is always incredible, so sweet and friendly, the atmosphere and new location is guaranteed a good time/vibe, and the food, that s a league of its own! The food will win you over all on its own! My hunt for the best Birria was over the second I had theirs! Thank you to everyone at El Patron! I will never not recommend!

Weve been coming there to the new location since the day after they opened and have been there 6 times already and have told countless people about how great it is! However, the only complaints we have are that its impossible to get reservations, as they dont ever check their voicemails to take down the reservations, so wait times at the restaurant can be upwards of 1.5 hours. Also, and its not a big deal but they really need to TURN DOWN THE MUSIC!! Its ridiculously loud in the restaurant and makes it very difficult to just have a conversation. Youre not a nightclub! Even after asking them to turn it down, its still way too loud. Im a professional musician and even I find it to be annoyingly loud! Other than those things, we love the food and will be coming back over and over again.

We celebrated my husband s 50th birthday with a group of ten. Amazing service from top to bottom. Food was fresh and delicious. The hand made margaritas were a hit! Try the coconut one you won t be disappointed! We will sure be back for more. 10 out of 10

Truly mexican food, the nachos are well served, the rice and the beans are really good! As our main dish we had breaded chicken and tacos and it was delicious! The only thing I might complain about is that the taco s tortilla it s kinda small. The service it s nice, the waiters are always friendly, and I love that they always have mexican/spanish music in the background. Highly recommended!

Food was delicious. Staff was awesome. Savanah was our wonderful server. We will definitely return.

A great place to eat, a little pricey but most of the dishes are worth it.

The worst taco place I ve ever eaten not only did we wait for 45 mins for dry unflavoured cold tacos. The server also didn t check in on us once we sat with empty water and margaritas until we took it upon ourselves to get up and serve ourselves. After saying something to the owner about the tacos nd our ruined dinner she proceeds to take the tacos off the bill but leaves everything else. In a situation like this you would comp the whole bill to cushion the blow. Now me and the family have to go eat fast food after waiting an hour for Taco Bell quality food. Extremely disappointed

love this joint

The new place is so nice.. great atmosphere, great food.. amazing drinks.. we enjoy coming here to eat.

Great staff is super nice, I would highly recommend the Brirra Tacos are great. Little busy but worth the wait.

First off, I want to say that I was very disappointed with the quality of the food and the service. It seems like they cut a lot of corners. The food was bland and not satisfying. I went to go write a review for this establishment and was baffled by what I saw. It was obvious that the majority of positive reviews on here were by family, friends, and employees. They were not even discreet about it. For one, the waitress from tonight included her full name on the google review, and two reviews below it, was her relative with the same last name. Furthermore, if you search this waitress up, you ll find that a lot of the other reviews are made by her friends, relatives, and possibly coworkers. I understand wanting to boost the reputation of a family establishment , as many reviewers kept calling it, in response to a few critical ones, but I truly believe this is unwarranted. Rather than owning up to their mistakes and making efforts to improve their quality, they do this?? This needs to be addressed and I would really like to speak to the owner.

The new location is beautiful. The staff were all very kind and welcoming as soon as we walked in. We started with the chori-fries and they were 10/10. The birria, chimichanga, and enchiladas were all amazing. The margaritas and drink menu are also 10/10. Our waitress Savannah was very helpful and friendly. Everyone needs to try this restaurant!!

So happy to have an authentic Mexican restaurant option local to us in Tecumseh! Family owned and operated and genuine. Its not often you see an operation like this with great service, authenticity and high quality ingredients. Fantastic Margaritas also! Keep it up!!

Meh wouldn t recommend. Detroit Mexican town restaurants are better.

Amazing atmosphere and food!

Great night , great food and fun atmosphere. and a great job renovating. Very enjoyable evening, and do not worry every opening and business has a learning curve . Would highly recommend and will be back again soon. Also so everyone knows we are not family so we are writing this because we did enjoy the evening at your establishment , so CONGRATS!!!.

Do not get their tacos. Can t vouch for their birria tacos as I haven t tried them.. but man are their regular tacos dry and flavourless. Got Asada and al pastor. Big disappointment :( Drenching them in lime and their salsa doesn t even help. It s a shame cause their interior looks so cute but I just can t see myself going there after those tacos.

Amazing food and great service! The new location on Tecumseh Rd is awesome and has the look and vibe of a traditional Mexican restaurant. Loved everything we ordered and impressed with how good the service was despite how busy they were. Cant wait to go back!

I recently dined at El Patron and it exceeded my expectations. The vibrant atmosphere, coupled with friendly staff, immediately set the tone for an enjoyable evening. The menu showcased a diverse array of authentic Mexican dishes, each bursting with flavor and freshness. From the perfectly seasoned birria tacos to the mouthwatering quesadillas, every bite was delicious. The attention to detail in presentation and the use of high-quality ingredients truly elevated the dining experience. To top it off, the margaritas were amazing, adding a perfect finishing touch to a fantastic meal. I highly recommend El Patron for anyone seeking an authentic and satisfying Mexican dining experience. I am looking forward to going back

Food was good but service was pretty bad

Delicious food

Delicious food

Food is great, prices are reasonable and service is excellent