El Patron Downtown Riverside

First time here thought we would try it for lunch wasn’t very busy, but the food was terrible. Started with salsa has no flavor No salt very bland. Secondly, ordered the guacamole. Same exact thing ordered a shrimp cocktail was eating shells and avocado pits not happy at all. Beans and rice were not flavored. Very disappointed on my wallet enchiladas on my the cheese not melted so therefore it was not hot not happy and will not return to this establishment specially for the price we paid

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Great tasting chiliquiles. Cost was ok.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food and service here are awful.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Our office has been having our office Christmas dinners here for 3 years and this year was the absolute worst!!! The cheese in enchiladas was not even melted the beans were cheap can beans the manager is a real jerk he treated poorly and tried to disregard our agreement… needless to say we will not be returning and advise that you do not give this place your money the bar over charged us $40 this is not a place that is not worth going to

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Best Langostino ever! Must try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good salsa
Good shredded beef enchiladas!
Alcohol license to be renewed 11/16/25

May be an old historic Railroad building?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There was no alcohol available for the wine drinkers.lol

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

NO LIQUOR UNTIL NOVEMBER 16th!! They don’t have their liquor license until then despite advertising tons of it

Food: 4

Service: 4

I have never had such a great breakfast. Pricey but it was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best mexican food in Downtown Riverside,

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was nice but my shrimp burritos was swimming in water and fell apart

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Shrimp tacos were the worst, no flavor and no effort.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

El Patrón Downtown Riverside is an amazing spot for brunch with delicious Mexican food, friendly service, and a great atmosphere. The menu has a wide selection of flavorful dishes, from traditional favorites to creative plates, all prepared fresh and served hot. The drinks are also excellent and pair perfectly with the meals.
The service is outstanding—staff are welcoming, attentive, and make sure you have everything you need. Even when it’s busy, they keep things moving with a smile.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It’s a true 3 star as the food is nothing special and a tad on the bland side, staff is mediocre, and the margarita was nothing to write home about.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Food has great, authentic flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5