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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 3799 reviews

What OpenTable Diner doesn't like about El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, LLC:
Well we got there they didn't have our table just yet and I reserved it over the phone then they finally got us a table but I told them I was waiting on some others just pulled in to come in the restaurant and came back in they gave our table away to some one else. Then had to wait once again on our other table. View all feedback. What OpenTable Diner likes about El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, LLC:
I use to live in Salisbury and fell in love with this place. Now I live in the Raleigh area and there isn't a place here that meets El Patron's standards for Mexican food. So my family and I occasionally drive the two hours to eat here. The food is THAT good. It is where I announced my pregnancy and later, it was my daughter's first trip to eating out. El Patron's is family. Service is always amazing. And our last se... View all feedback.

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Menulist
3.8 ★ from 31 reviews
Federica
05.05.2023 - 12:32

We went through Salisbury and were in the mood for Mexican food. Was very happy with the aromas and cleanliness of the restaurant. They can say they use high qu...

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Joey
05.05.2023 - 12:32

Had the worst waitress she wasn't human at all, took our order and only once saw her the only time I saw her when she went to talk to her friends at the table n...

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Camille
05.05.2023 - 12:32

From the outside it looks small but when inside it opens up to a good size. Bathrooms were clean!!!! Our waitress was extremely nice and extremely knowledgeable...

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Ingrid
05.05.2023 - 12:32

We had a great experience! Wonderful outside patio with quiet but fun music. FANTASTIC SERVICE (Lunch hours)! The chips and salsa were homemade and soo good. Fo...

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Kevin
05.05.2023 - 12:32

Had the pork carnitas, street corn and rancho beans. Caritas was cooked well, but had ZERO taste. Street Mais was a frozen half-cob microwave with a small tajin...

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El Patron restaurant received mixed reviews from customers, with some expressing disappointment in the quality of the food and service. Some mentioned that the music was too loud and the atmosphere was not enjoyable. Others shared experiences of long wait times, rude wait staff, and subpar food quality. However, there were also positive reviews highlighting the delicious food, great service, and memorable dining experiences. Customers praised the portion sizes, quality ingredients, and overall value for the money. Despite the mixed reviews, El Patron has a loyal following who continue to enjoy the Mexican cuisine and friendly service.

Opentable
4.5 ★ from 19 reviews
MeatManRicky
22.08.2023 - 18:55

This was our first visit, the food was great especially the pork fajitas and the Hawaiian pineapple fajitas. Service was exceptional. Fun vibrant atmosphere.

mamacat
22.08.2023 - 18:55

First impression was that it was a little crowded in the entryway while waiting for a table. No place to sit while waiting, and standing around in front of seat...

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OpenTable
22.08.2023 - 18:55

Well we got there they didn't have our table just yet and I reserved it over the phone then they finally got us a table but I told them I was waiting on some ot...

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OpenTable
22.08.2023 - 18:55

I use to live in Salisbury and fell in love with this place. Now I live in the Raleigh area and there isn't a place here that meets El Patron's standards for Me...

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OpenTable
22.08.2023 - 18:55

Food was average to upper mid level typical american Mexican cuisine. A few more traditional offerings that make it a step above such as the fried plantains. We...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 1134 reviews
Stephanie
18.11.2023 - 07:48

The music is so loud that you have to talk louder to hear the person/people you are with. The waiter was good and very friendly. Food was not as good as before....

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Lisa
18.11.2023 - 07:48

Ordered take out, called it in and then went straight to the restaurant. Had to wait just a few minutes, understandably. When we got home with it, everything wa...

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Giovanny
18.11.2023 - 07:48

Original exclusive food, congratulations, I recommend it!! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Carne Asada, Seafood Fajitas, Pastor Burrito

Spring
18.11.2023 - 07:48

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas

Angel
18.11.2023 - 07:48

Amazing food and environment 10/10 attentive managers and servers coming back definitely Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 212 reviews
Charlotte
14.06.2023 - 10:20

Don't be fooled from outside. It's in a strip center. If you go inside, it's much bigger than you think. The waitress was one of the best I have...

Viviane
14.06.2023 - 10:20

The park situation is atrocious, but this comes with a stripe mall location. The decor is not inspired Mexican tourists honestly, this Mexican restoration it...

Katarina
14.06.2023 - 10:20

There are so many varieties in the menu. I always go to Tacos and Pages because I have enough for some leftovers and I always love that. The...

M
18.11.2023 - 07:48

Jorge and his team are real pros! We hired them for an off site company event for a customer and they came through in a huge way. The quality of the food and gr...

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Hamed
18.11.2023 - 07:48

Best Mexican restaurant in town hands down. I really recommend this restaurant. Great service and food

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 261 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 674 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 1362 reviews
Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 304 reviews
Sirved
4.3 ★ from 967 reviews

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