I experienced one of the best authentic Mexican food here, try fajitas mixed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny Parham
Parking: Street parking is somewhat limited on Lake and the side street just below the restaurant, but after the businesses close in the little strip mall on the side street around 5pm, those spots become unofficially usable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebati Mafate
This place has always been fantastic, 100% all the way ....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asada Plate, Steak Ala Mexicana
Allison De Vera
The beef and potatoe tacos were super delicious. I also enjoyed the chips and Pico de Gallo salsa. Can't wait to go again.
Bea G.
The food, the service, the ambiance are all very very good!! We have been coming here as regulars for a while. Every single item we have ordered on their menu has been consistently the same/as expected and so yummy (whether it be ordered 7 days ago or 6 months ago). Have tried their tamales, chile verde, burrito mojado, tacos, etc and they are all delish! It is a mom n pop owned place as far as Mexican food is concerned....IMHO this place is one of Altadena's "best kept secrets". They serve fresh-made salsa which does vary slightly from visit to visit but it's still got a good balance of heat and flavor, so you know their salsa does not come out of a can or jar. Love this place, and Maggie is the most gracious and humble hostess/server/owner. Highly recommend checking out this place if you are in the area.
Peter S.
I can only provide the highest possible recommendation for this restaurant. I take all my visitors there, some on a repeated basis. The service is superlative, the prices are very reasonable, the menu is top notch. I refer to El Patron among my local neighbors and friends. Those who have gone to El Patron were equally as satisfied along the lines I identified above. I will continue to highly recommend El Patron to anyone who is interested in knowing about an excellent restaurant within Altadena. Peter
Sarah Toni M.
The food is so authentic and very tasty. The service is top-notch customer friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is so beautiful and amazing feels like home. Maggie the owner is so awesome! On the weekends they have Menudo. They also have happy hour Monday through Thursday. Please give this place a try, you will not regret it!
Lufthansa001
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mrs. nieto
Place Ok, fair service, the food not a tiny close to authentic :(, I was expecting a really tasty food but I only tasted canned food. Mexican cuisine is one of my favorites and I was disappointed this time. I like the environment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Rubber K
Jalapeño margaritas are the best drink of 2024. Meal was yuge.. had enchilada for breakfast. V
Great place! Went here after hiking Mt Echo and rewarded myself with some delicious dishes ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devon S
Awesome Mexican food, good prices, and solid service, my favorite in the area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Eva K.
Not worth the money. Way over priced Mexican food. They definitely serve to the gringos who don't know better. 3 meals to go cost $60. Seriously, it was rice and beans And then what e.ver meat we ordered. I told my friend not to go there and to go to Kings for breakfast but he didn't listen and he is out $60.
Kate K.
Good food quality and portion. Reasonable price. Always friendly staff. Love their guacamole!
I experienced one of the best authentic Mexican food here, try fajitas mixed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parking: Street parking is somewhat limited on Lake and the side street just below the restaurant, but after the businesses close in the little strip mall on the side street around 5pm, those spots become unofficially usable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has always been fantastic, 100% all the way ....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asada Plate, Steak Ala Mexicana
The beef and potatoe tacos were super delicious. I also enjoyed the chips and Pico de Gallo salsa. Can't wait to go again.
The food, the service, the ambiance are all very very good!! We have been coming here as regulars for a while. Every single item we have ordered on their menu has been consistently the same/as expected and so yummy (whether it be ordered 7 days ago or 6 months ago). Have tried their tamales, chile verde, burrito mojado, tacos, etc and they are all delish! It is a mom n pop owned place as far as Mexican food is concerned....IMHO this place is one of Altadena's "best kept secrets". They serve fresh-made salsa which does vary slightly from visit to visit but it's still got a good balance of heat and flavor, so you know their salsa does not come out of a can or jar. Love this place, and Maggie is the most gracious and humble hostess/server/owner. Highly recommend checking out this place if you are in the area.
I can only provide the highest possible recommendation for this restaurant. I take all my visitors there, some on a repeated basis. The service is superlative, the prices are very reasonable, the menu is top notch. I refer to El Patron among my local neighbors and friends. Those who have gone to El Patron were equally as satisfied along the lines I identified above. I will continue to highly recommend El Patron to anyone who is interested in knowing about an excellent restaurant within Altadena. Peter
The food is so authentic and very tasty. The service is top-notch customer friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is so beautiful and amazing feels like home. Maggie the owner is so awesome! On the weekends they have Menudo. They also have happy hour Monday through Thursday. Please give this place a try, you will not regret it!
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place Ok, fair service, the food not a tiny close to authentic :(, I was expecting a really tasty food but I only tasted canned food. Mexican cuisine is one of my favorites and I was disappointed this time. I like the environment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Jalapeño margaritas are the best drink of 2024. Meal was yuge.. had enchilada for breakfast. V
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place! Went here after hiking Mt Echo and rewarded myself with some delicious dishes ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome Mexican food, good prices, and solid service, my favorite in the area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Not worth the money. Way over priced Mexican food. They definitely serve to the gringos who don't know better. 3 meals to go cost $60. Seriously, it was rice and beans And then what e.ver meat we ordered. I told my friend not to go there and to go to Kings for breakfast but he didn't listen and he is out $60.
Good food quality and portion. Reasonable price. Always friendly staff. Love their guacamole!
Well taken care of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5