El Patio Mexican Restaurant Tequila & Mezcal

64 S Grove Ave, Elgin
(224) 238-3153

Recent Reviews

Nicole S.

We heard about this place from friends. They start you off with chips and an amazing salsa platter. All the salsas are great! Food, drinks and service is amazing! I would definitely recommend!

Kim M.

We went back again today and while the food was still fantastic, our second round of tequila shots was a pineapple color. When we inquired about why our tequila wasn't the same color as the first round we were told that because the tequila had been chilled, it had turned that color. Yes, it's magic tequila that changes colors! We have been avid tequila drinkers for several years and did not feel like pushing further on it because honestly that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. $60 for 2 actual tequila shots and 2 whatever the heck those were. Give me a break.

Marianne F. Hethcoat

We dined in tonight and it was busy and took a little while to get menus and drinks but it was totally worth the wait. The food was AMAZING along w the margaritas flight. There was only 2 servers tonight you could tell they were working so hard and so fast to accommodate everyone. We’ll definitely be back!

Noel Guzman

Vegetarian options: Eat steak is much better.kidDietary restrictions: Stay home.Kid-friendliness: Kids love the place

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Fish Taco, Salsa, Three Tacos Plate, Shrimp Tacos

Carmen Oceguera

I will give my opinion on what I saw for the first time that I attended, at this place since to give a more extensive opinion it will be when I attend again, but from the outset the attention and attitude of the staff is very good, they are friendly, attentive including their security and DJ, the place is very nice, clean and spacious.We ordered a pork that is a molcajete type, very good flavor, I only recommend that you order the pork rib that it has a little more cooked, but it was very good and its sauces are very, very good, delicious I would say but we will return to try more foods and be able to Continue with the review, and it would only be good if you left a note about where to park, we did it on the street but I don't know if they have parking? Thank you. ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Street food Kingz

Ceviche was amazing!I had the arrachera plate!The steak was tender and M O I S T!The whole dish was amazing!My gf had the mango margarita and she said it was amazing!I had caza azul tequila and it went great with the food!The server was great! She checked up on us regularly, it was Friday night, she definitely did her job perfect!One thing I didn’t like was the small table we were sat at, we had big dishes and couldn’t really fit anything on it.We just agreed to come on a non busy day to get one of the big tables!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maxwell Cooper

Solid restaurant with great food and friendly staff. The atmosphere isn't exactly to my liking (loud music), but still worth it for the experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kathleen L.

The restaurant is very nicely decorated. When we sat down the waitress brought us chips and salsa and it was really good. She gave us water glasses and they had lipstick stains on them. We asked for a pitcher of water and it was all sticky... so we just got up and left. So sad we won't be back.

Elizabeth O'Malley

The food is great! Drinks great!! Atmosphere great!! The only complaint I haveIs that the music is too loud. We could barely hear the waiter or talk at our table. Please turn down the volume, we’ll come more often!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Three Tacos Plate, Shrimp Tacos

Mary Dominguez

Food was ok, needs more flavorCustomer Service, very poorly. Felt like she was bothered by us and wanted us to hurry upThey also brought out water and it was warm with no ice and it smelled horribleWill we go back, no

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

Miguel Rodas

It's a different experience. The meat on the taco was great except I wish it would have been sliced/chopped after cooking. We asked for tea but it was met with a chuckle and persistece to order the margaritas instead. The tea never arrived. The first round of water was fine but the second was refilled from a pitcher that had a horrible smell/taste. The server seemed to have a chip on his shoulder. The place looks great tho. Will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Carrie Katz

The food was good and the service attentive, but I was super cold the whole time we were there! The "hot" salsa wasn't very hot but it was good. The table had shrimp and/or carne asada tacos, rice and beans. The shrimp tacos were packed and exceptionally difficult to eat, but we all liked our meal. Had to order a la carte, because the taco dinner only came with the steak tacos (I think). We were fine with just two tacos each and shared the two sides. Meh, kind of strange but turned out fun

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Erik Spychalski

Star ratings. 1 bad. 2 below average. 3 average / neutral. 4 good. 5 excellent.Food honestly maybe a 5. Will return and try more of the menu. Cool atmosphere, normal service. No kids menu listed but options available. Guac was fresh great flavor and use of seasoning. Salsas were good. Had kids quesadillas, quesabirrias, Pollo tacos and fajitas.Kid-friendliness: Kids options available but not listed. Cheese quesadills and chicken fingers. Tacos are per taco so plenty of options there as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Rad Arsic

Great atmosphere, experience, and food!!Would 100% come back, thank you Sergio for the amazing hospitality!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Three Tacos Plate

Alberto Alvarez

Excellent. Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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El Patio Mexican Restaurant Tequila & Mezcal

64 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 238-3153