Tacos al carbon were ok service was polite but lacking as I was the only person in the cantina.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Sid Stevens
4 of use went to El Patron for dinner last night.We all thought it was some of the best mexican food we have had!I had the House Specilal Yeyos Burrito.It was absolutely wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Ice Cream
Robert Voss
Editing my review from 7 years ago that said, "Great food and good and friendly service. Haven't been disappointed yet." That is mostly still true, but the place is now 50% more expensive than before (burrito that used to cost $12.50 now costs $18), no longer includes chips with takeout, and the restaurant was freezing cold that last couple times I visited. FYI, their online menu prices are not correct, so prepared to be sticker shocked if you go in thinking you know what something will cost.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
DARLEE PETERSON
Changed managers/owners. Still good food, but, not like before.
Blown away by the flavors in my meal and great service. I will be back! Tacos el carbon was my meal and it was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
Anon Nymous
I don't know if we've entered some kind of post covid era of restaurants where nobody can provide a positive experience. But this one stuck out like a sore thumb in a sea of poor experiences. I was pleased by the atmosphere of the interior, and the waiter was pleasant as well. I ordered the Flintstone steak medium to medium well. After being served the steak, it was very clear the steak was blue rare. It had a nice sear, but the inside the meat still had a pulse. I let the waiter know, and he took it back. After a short wait the steak was returned, and it was beyond well done. I'm not sure who the cook is there... But it might be time for a new one. I am beyond annoyed as to how someone could offer a 55 dollar meal with nobody on staff skilled enough to cook it. I understand that mistakes can be made, but I sent it back more than willing to let it go if it was fixed. In the end, I wasn't charged for the meal (I basically didn't eat any of it). My only positive experience was with the waiter who was on top of things checking in with me frequently. But to offer a meal over 50 dollars, and mess it up that bad is bad business.It's just a hunch, but I bet this place makes decent traditional food. But if you're coming here for a steak.. It's a no from me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Ronald Wolfgang
I have personally eaten there three times recently and cannot give higher marks to any restaurant anywhere. The food and service are simply the best authentic Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. Thank you El Patron!!!
Been to the place couple times before and liked it but that was a while agoBig place with real nice Mexican atmosphereThough the staff were friendly but the service was so slow and not very professionalThe menu had some variety but when it comes to the food it was differentThe nachos were good but the chips was so little in it the chicken was big chunks and coldThe fajitas was really disappointing with hard chewy meat ( though there was very little meat there ) burned and very very greasy and the pan was full of oil and in the beginning it was sizzling but imagine the taste after all that oil get little coldThe Asada was tough and the taste was far from the real taste of good asadaOnly 3 tortillas given ? and we finished eating waiting for the waiter to come so we can ask him for extra tortillas but instead he came to show up with the checkThe place is huge but only 2 tables (us and one more) were occupied so can’t say it was busy at allWill not visit againDietary restrictions: Greasy heavy foodWheelchair accessibility: Easy access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Gabriel Morton
Good food, plenty of it, very fast service, decent atmosphere. If you like mexican food, this is an excellent choice. ?Parking: Plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada, Salsa and Chips, Beef Chimichanga
So glad I decided to stop in and give it a try. Their food is excellent and the staff is so kind and helpful. This has become one of my go to places in Corvallis.
Very welcomed came on a busy night food came out good and drinks were good definitely will be back for my daughters birthday next month!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Chris Lorey
Good service good food definitely an authentic Mexican restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
A B
I get they where unusually busy tonight but after a forty minute at the table after a twenty minute wait to get even get to the table.. all just to get a burrito stuffed full of overcooked, bland rice with whisper of the worst excuse for carne asada I have ever had in my life.. I cannot recommend this place.Decent salsa though.. stale chips.. bland flavorless beans to go with them as well.. but decent salsa.
Tacos al carbon were ok service was polite but lacking as I was the only person in the cantina.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
4 of use went to El Patron for dinner last night.We all thought it was some of the best mexican food we have had!I had the House Specilal Yeyos Burrito.It was absolutely wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Ice Cream
Editing my review from 7 years ago that said, "Great food and good and friendly service. Haven't been disappointed yet." That is mostly still true, but the place is now 50% more expensive than before (burrito that used to cost $12.50 now costs $18), no longer includes chips with takeout, and the restaurant was freezing cold that last couple times I visited. FYI, their online menu prices are not correct, so prepared to be sticker shocked if you go in thinking you know what something will cost.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Changed managers/owners. Still good food, but, not like before.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Enchilada & Tamale Combination Plate
Very nice staff, great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patron
Blown away by the flavors in my meal and great service. I will be back! Tacos el carbon was my meal and it was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
I don't know if we've entered some kind of post covid era of restaurants where nobody can provide a positive experience. But this one stuck out like a sore thumb in a sea of poor experiences. I was pleased by the atmosphere of the interior, and the waiter was pleasant as well. I ordered the Flintstone steak medium to medium well. After being served the steak, it was very clear the steak was blue rare. It had a nice sear, but the inside the meat still had a pulse. I let the waiter know, and he took it back. After a short wait the steak was returned, and it was beyond well done. I'm not sure who the cook is there... But it might be time for a new one. I am beyond annoyed as to how someone could offer a 55 dollar meal with nobody on staff skilled enough to cook it. I understand that mistakes can be made, but I sent it back more than willing to let it go if it was fixed. In the end, I wasn't charged for the meal (I basically didn't eat any of it). My only positive experience was with the waiter who was on top of things checking in with me frequently. But to offer a meal over 50 dollars, and mess it up that bad is bad business.It's just a hunch, but I bet this place makes decent traditional food. But if you're coming here for a steak.. It's a no from me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
I have personally eaten there three times recently and cannot give higher marks to any restaurant anywhere. The food and service are simply the best authentic Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. Thank you El Patron!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada & Tamale Combination Plate, Chips and Salsa, Patron, Volcano Fajita
Been to the place couple times before and liked it but that was a while agoBig place with real nice Mexican atmosphereThough the staff were friendly but the service was so slow and not very professionalThe menu had some variety but when it comes to the food it was differentThe nachos were good but the chips was so little in it the chicken was big chunks and coldThe fajitas was really disappointing with hard chewy meat ( though there was very little meat there ) burned and very very greasy and the pan was full of oil and in the beginning it was sizzling but imagine the taste after all that oil get little coldThe Asada was tough and the taste was far from the real taste of good asadaOnly 3 tortillas given ? and we finished eating waiting for the waiter to come so we can ask him for extra tortillas but instead he came to show up with the checkThe place is huge but only 2 tables (us and one more) were occupied so can’t say it was busy at allWill not visit againDietary restrictions: Greasy heavy foodWheelchair accessibility: Easy access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Good food, plenty of it, very fast service, decent atmosphere. If you like mexican food, this is an excellent choice. ?Parking: Plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada, Salsa and Chips, Beef Chimichanga
Restaurantji Recommends
So glad I decided to stop in and give it a try. Their food is excellent and the staff is so kind and helpful. This has become one of my go to places in Corvallis.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great, nice presentation, owner helped serve food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fajitas Choice of Meat
Very welcomed came on a busy night food came out good and drinks were good definitely will be back for my daughters birthday next month!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Good service good food definitely an authentic Mexican restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
I get they where unusually busy tonight but after a forty minute at the table after a twenty minute wait to get even get to the table.. all just to get a burrito stuffed full of overcooked, bland rice with whisper of the worst excuse for carne asada I have ever had in my life.. I cannot recommend this place.Decent salsa though.. stale chips.. bland flavorless beans to go with them as well.. but decent salsa.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3