Identifies as Latino-owned
Yes
El Patron Mexican Restaurant in Port Jervis
Categories
Location on the map
Port Jervis, Orange County, New York, US
From the business
Service options
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 845-856-8701
Site: http://www.elpatronportjervisny....
Site: http://www.elpatronportjervisny....
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–9:30PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:11AM–9:30PM
- Thursday:11AM–9:30PM
- Friday:11AM–10:30PM
- Saturday:11AM–10:30PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (100)
After tubing, we decided to go here and we had a very nice time. I’m not sure how authentic the tacos were, but they were very enjoyable. Most of my friends who are girls, couldn’t finish it all and took some home for tomorrow. I had three steak tacos and I have no complaints. Also the waiter was very friendly and was on top of things.
The food was excellent! They also give you a lot for your money! If you leave there hungry...its your fault! The staff was very helpful and attentive! I havent had good service like that in....a very long time..I highly recommend you stopping in checking it out...its very good!
Delicious. Everytime, perfection. Great food!
I highly recommend. We had a very late lunch there this past Saturday and I havent stopped thinking about my meal since. I ordered the Mariscada Veracruzana which is the seafood dish in the photo and my husband ordered the Choose your Combo option and chose a fish taco, a beef enchilada and a chicken chimichanga. We were both very happy with what we had. Our server (wish I could remember his name) was so friendly. He took a while between visits so we did not feel rushed at all and the atmosphere was relaxed and exactly what we were looking for to relax and enjoy this delicious meal! This place is well worth the cost!
Very good. Big portion and very good service.Atmosphere pleasant as well
This place exceeded my expectations. Came here after a hike with kids and truly enjoyed everything we ordered. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Kids shared a plate of beef tacos and loved it. I definitely recommend ceviche which was yummy and super fresh and tres leches for desert was a perfect finish!!!
Well, based on the pictures from reviews, i ordered Steak Fajita to go. I had never been eaten at the restaurant itself but what came to my house was a totally different thing from the picture posted from someone that ate at the restaurant. The steak taste and look more like stew meat than a grilled steak, it is definitely not a soft steak so i guess that is why they cook it as stew or so, in a soup bow like (which i was not expecting at all). The side of rice and beans are just weird looking. The beans are mashed and it tastes awkward. The rice is regular. The guacamole has no much taste. Overall, it is a really plain taste food weird dull looking if you have a high level palate. I would not order this plate again and so my entire house agreed on so too, which just reinforces all i was thinking quietly while i had the first bites.
9/5/20. Dine inside and outside is available. Really nice place. They were busy but working hard to accomodate fast. Food was delicious and big portions.Two things which I would not take any stars off. My appetizer came along with my dinner actually moments later. So there was no point for appetizer at that point.Second to pay cash if you would like to avoid a 4% charge on all electronic card transactions.But I would definetly recommend this place.
Wow Sat at the bar waiting for friends and the regulars started chatting with us. Service was awesome and food awesome. Cant wait to go back . Will take photos next time but really enjoyable experience.
Stopped, by chance, as we passed by on a motorcycle cruise. (We turned around after passing it!) Sat out on the patio with view of a sweet little pond with the sun reflecting on the water. Cool vibe and fun decor inside and outside too! Looks like a great place to come with a group for a party. Complimentary chips and (what I assume could only be homemade) salsa, with fresh cilantro and chopped onion. I ordered the shrimp empinadas with an extra side of guacamole. (The dish came with a small side of guacamole and sour cream.) Hubby had steak burritos. Everything was totally delicious! My lunch of shrimp empinadas had 3!!! empinadas, plus rice and refried beans. I was only hungry enough to eat one empinada and had enough food left over to have for two more meals. Hubby could only finish half of his food, and brought the other half home. The yummy sauces, salsa, and the grilling of the proteins before being incorporated into the dishes really set it apart! Seemed to be a family run business and the care and love showed in the freshness of ingredients and attention to flavor profile and complimentary spice level. 😋 The service was terrific and friendly, and the entrées came out to the table piping hot. When I went inside to use the rest room, I even heard a guy inside (who I think was the owner) singing merrily along with the recorded music. There were two parties, one outside and one inside when we arrived, yet we were attended to as if we were the only customers in the restaurant. Highly recommended!!
Ive always enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the staff. However, the customer service took a huge dive off of a cliff when I found a fly inside of my margarita. I received no apology. They did not offer to pay for my meal or even the margarita. I was however questioned by multiple members of the staff as to how the fly got into my margarita.
I have been coming to El Patron for many years now at least once or twice a year ( maybe more...) and I love their food! I tend to favor Chiles Beef Rellenos, Poblano peppers stuffed with beef. I like them because one can taste the poblano peppers and feel their crunchy texture, but they are still soft enough, with just enough cheese and sauce.I also love the Enchiladas de Mole Poblano. soft Chicken tortilla, with a mole sauce...yummy!Im getting hungry just thinking about it!This place is great, very nice staff. Dont expect any fancy signature cocktails, or Margaritas...I do like the Strawberry Margarita though...But do go there for the food!
The absolute best Mexican food my fiance Jeff and I have had. This is our familys favorite place to go eat and the Huevos Rancheros (extra spicy) are absolutely delicious!!! Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!!
The food is always delicious & the staff are always friendly. It is a favorite to go to with friends and family when Im visiting home. I highly recommend.
Wow! Texans only know authentic Mexican, so we always do our research before hand. This was a local favorite, so we were curious if it was as good as we were reading. A+ without doubt. The art, the overall experience felt like the entire staff worked as a team vs individuals and made a busy afternoon feel like we were the only customers present. Chips and salsa nailed it
Great atmosphere, Seating was comfortable, food was delicious. Some prices were a bit a high for the quantity served, but the quality and taste of the food offset the price. Compared to other Mexican restaurants near here this is one of the best. Service was on point.
Its a great place all my friends rave about it. I will give it 5 stars but Rivera Maya in Branchville NJ much better. Better flavor better prices Better portions. But if youre in the area is not bad.
Dinner was awesome as usual.We have never had a problem. Staff is so friendly and helpful.If you have not gone to El Patrons. GO YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME.
Every time we are in the area for work, we make sure to come here at least once. The food quality has only been getting better and the portion is HUGE. I got steak quesadilla tonight and I couldnt stop saying this is so good.
Friends picked up Take Out and surprised me. I have eaten here before and it was the best Mexican dishes for miles around. I was reluctant at first, because take out always seems to take a back seat to fresh out of the oven. Pleasingly surprised; same good size portions, nothing missing and still the Best Mexican food for miles... Gracias
Somewhat decent Mexican food albeit smaller portions than I have ever seen for a Mexican restuarant though. I hear its the best Mexican restaurant in the area which is sad but hey I dont rate on a bell curve for an area. Food was just okay, definitely nothing to write home about but a tad better than your average taco truck The salsa was the best part of the meal but trying to get another one to dip the chips in took over 10 minutes and left me with few chips which took a while to get more of those. Service was seriously lacking as there were several empty tables open and the prices were quite high for Mexican food. It does have that US Mexican restuarant feel to it with Mexican music playing in the background. The bar was way too loud and too close to the restuarant to fully enjoy the meal.
As close as any Mexican restaurant one may find in the Tri-state area. Good food, service and atmosphere.
Ive never had a bad meal from here. Got take out twice and ate outside the other night. Fast and friendly staff. Food is delicious.
Ive had their food for job luncheons, but was the first time visiting the restaurant with my friend. Absolutely amazing all around, and I will be going back again!
Best food. Suggest you give it a try even if its take out. You wont be disappointed.
Fresh food and great service. Was very happy 😊 I will eat here again.
Awesome food good service. Im in the hospitality business and my group of 15 were very pleased. Thanks Cindy for perfect service.
I dont know whats up with all the bad reviews but those people must of just had some bad luck because today my co- worker and I ordered and picked it up, first time ever eating here and it was AMAZING!! Everything is homemade and fresh right down to the salsa!!! A little pricey but I see why, you could easily feed 2 people off those portions!!! Highly recommend this place and that was the best lunch I had in a long time!! My son will be so happy with the left- overs I bring him too!! Thanks!!!
The food was great and our waiter was very nice! The prices are very reasonable.
Wonderful fresh food!! Loved the salsa! Best food I have ever had! Would recommend to anyone in the area!!!
Always amazing food, amazing service and great atmosphere.
Wonderful casual Mexican eatery. Great food, good service and lovely ambiance.
We had a good waiter. The food would have been better with half of the salt. Although a sign was posted for the customers to wear masks the other waiter chose not to, also not good.
Great service also food on point flavor is there and the food came out at good warmth
Brought my spouse for her favorite burrito for her birthday! Met family there as well.Girl waiting on us was terrible! Got drinks wrong and 3 out of 4 dinners wrong!!Never had a problem before with the waiters there. Definitely going back but will ask for different wait staff!!
Delicious food! Our server was so nice, patient and friendly. Loved the vibe. Highly recommend the mango margarita.
Fantastic food. Great portions at a great price. Friendly service.
Amazing !! Best Mexican food in TRI state! Hands down
Great food weve never been disappointed yet! YUMMO
Im not a fan of Mexican food. This place changed my mind. Service could have been more personal.
Awesome atmosphere, wonderful employees, food is delicious, drinks are beautiful! Love this place ❤️
Great hidden gem! Staff is friendly. Good sized menu. Plenty of choices, but not overwhelming and the portions were a bit small. Prices are a little elevated, but given the economy...We had guac for appetizer. Salsa and chips are free. We both chose the combination platter. Your choice of about 6 enrees. Comes with rice, beans, crema and quac. Price was about $13.99.About the 3rd or 4th time my husband and I have been there. Well go back again.
My first time, Great service And shrimp tacos were delicious!
The Good: The food was great. Five different dishes, all fresh and delicious.The Bad: The host, who is probably the manager or owner acts self-important, like they are doing the guests a favor. Also, the nearby beautiful pound is barely visible due to their new outdoor tent arrangement. It gets hot under this tent, and there are no fans to move the air. The waiting staff while tries hard, is inexperienced and amateurish.The Ugly: In the end and without warning they charged us more than $4 Non-Cash fee, like at some gas stations, one price for cash, another higher price for credit card. I took it out of their tip and will be reluctant to go back ever. There are other choices nearby, Mexican and otherwise. Avoid!
Salmon was delicious!! Get the Cameron de Acapulco appetizer too!! Soo good!
Ate here last night with my husband and the waitress was awful. She never said hi to us she walked up and said “drinks?” and she didn’t know anything about the menu. My husband asked for carne asada tacos and she didn’t know what that was. She was sitting on her phone every time we needed anything. She forgot a few things we asked for. Never asked how our meal was or if we wanted dessert. Another waitress (extremely friendly/smiley) stepped in at the end to help us because she could see our waitress wasn’t doing anything. Food was extremely overpriced for the quality. Second time eating here and disappointed both times with how expensive it was. Won’t be back this time.
I attended a geocaching event and the room was packed. The food was delicious and despite having a packed room of people service was excellent.
Stopped off the highway got a Chicken boritto. The menu said nothing about beans, I dont eat beans. Was too far to turn around. Waste of money thanks.
A great local Mexican restaurant. Friendly staff, and good selection.
Place was clean. music was good..service was excellent.. and the food was excellent.. this place was a ten...
Great Food ,Staff is more then helpful and Bartenders are always on point.
Love it here! The food is so good and the drinks are so good.
Wouldnt even give it a star. We order from here numerous times and always get the same stuff. Tonight we ordered it and they gave us a total over the phone then when we got there to pick it up, they scammed us for money and charged us 5 more dollars on top of our total for themselves and probably put it in there pocket. Never again will they get our service. The food is good but weve had ALOT better so time to go back to those places. Making up your own totals will eventually catch up to you so best of luck!
Food and drinks are always on point. Its one of my favorite places to go to.
Great food, from Texas here where we know real authentic Mexican. Not the best service- our waiter refused to split our checks. Edit: Revisited and had really good service this time. The food is good the price is a little high.
Food is ok. I had the green enchiladas (not even an option in the menu) and the chicken was pretty dry. There are no kids menu. Of course having two kids with me, meant I had to purchase two meals that they couldn’t finish. The “cochinita pibil” was good though.
Great food, fast service, big portions.
Gave them a second chance. Food was horrible. Asked for a shrimp chimichanga. Came in a flour tortilla..typically those are made with corn so they crisp up. Packed with onions in some salty sauce. My lips were burning with one bite. Guacamole is worse than what you buy in the supermarket. And margarita lacked flavor and tequila, tasted like lime water. Definitely not going back.
All are very friendly, food is very good & plenty of it! Kinda actually homey!
Good food. Local family restaurant. Good service. Full bar. Nice atmosphere.
El Patron is a wonderful, delicious, fun place to eat and drink! We look forward to visiting, and we always tell our friends.They have an outdoor seating area that gets bigger in warmer weather.Amazing drinks! Food platters are fresh, flavorful and generous portions. You cannot go wrong here! Make it part of your plans.
Love El Patrones, been going for years. Tonight, not so great. Called ahead to say that 2 of us would be ordering paella, which is NOT on the menu BUT they will do it. It takes extra time which we were prepared for. All good, except for the mussels. Definitely not fresh, not good and should have been out. CMon guys, youre so much better than this.
Amazing! Best ever! Everything was hot, fresh and tasty! Couldn’t have been better, will definitely be coming back!
The steak is so juicy，big and good！strongly recommend
This place is great! The food is SO GOOD and all of the staff was helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is fun, and they have cocktails. Its a bit of a drive for us, but completely worth it. Cant wait to go back!
If I could give a 0 I would. It was absolutely gross. Had a hair in my food and when I told them all they did was apologize and take the plate. No offer of a replacement, no offer of a discount.. not one single thing was done except the plate taken. Thats horrible customer service and not what I expected when I decided to eat here.
Great hidden gem in Port Jervis. Margaritas amazing and HUGE! Fried Icecream lit on fire. Vegetarian? Get the tacos ask for additional veggies found in the menu. Staff super helpful and accommodating for allergy concerns. Guacamole = YUM! Chips and salsa amazing. Take out is always efficient and smooth!
We stopped here on our way home from Acadia. This food was Fantastic! The service was super fast too. We have a small RV and there was ample parking. Wish we lived closer to this restaurant.
It was pretty decent. A bit on the expensive side but portions are big. It was packed with people so good for them. I wouldnt order the Sangria again.. In my opinion, it didnt have traditional sangria flavor.
Authentic flavors and dishes. Worth the drive every time. Great selection of adult beverages along with other choices. Some of the better Ive had since leaving San Antonio.
Went to El Patron to celebrate my birthday. It was the first time I have left a zero tip. First, we were brought the wrong Appetizer. Then after and hour, we were asked if we wanted to place an order. We had order the same time we order our Appetizer. The waitor forgot to put in the order. Next, before we finished we got asked if we wanted to go boxes. No asking if we wanted desert or if we need anything else. Finally , the bill is brought with the charge for the Appetizer we did not order. It was the worse celebration dinner i have ever had.
I have eaten here on several different occasions and the food is always great tasting. Food is always fresh, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The shrimp tacos are awesome the chicken wings are great and the calamari is good.The flan and churros are both delicious deserts. The homemade sangria is too die for. You get great service, large portions, and the prices are reasonable for great food.
Another great meal!
Friendly atmosphere, delicious authentic Mexican food.
This our go to place to eat. The food is off the charts, the staff is friendly and the service is fantastic. If you want authentic Mexican food this is the place to go. Guaranteed you will no be disappointed. Check it out
Could be our new favorite Mexican place!!
Don’t be fooled by the decor this place is awesome. We all had very tasty meals I got the fish tacos my buddy got fajitas my other buddy got the enchiladas Mole.
Used to be great. Idk what happened but the food tastes horrible. I know its Friday but had to wait 2 hrs for food and after they served we never saw a server till they dropped off the bill. Getting a simple refill on drinks was next to impossible
Ive visited twice, my first experience I had a rude waitress who wasnt helpful or attentive. My last experience was much better however. The service was great and the waiter was very involved, the food is out of this world. Would recommend!
This place has has great food, a lot to choose from. The staff is fantastic, friendly and a joy to deal with. I highly recommend this place.
Food was impossible to eat due to over saltiness. Flavors were great but we all had heartburn and sickness from eating that food.Also werent notified of the 5$ non cash fee.
Great service, ate outside. VERY limited vegetarian options, but the fajitas and margaritas were delicious! Only because of the menu item limitations, we would not come again.
Great place,awesome food and wonderful service.
Food always good. comfortable & enjoyable.
Excellent! We stopped here on our way from Connecticut to PA for a concert for a quick bite to eat. The food was very good.
We lived in Phoenix for 19 years and regularly ate at a Mexican restaurant that was featured as one of Travelocity and Phoenix magazines number one restaurants it was also featured on the last Super Bowles. I can honestly say El Patron was better. If you want excellent Mexican this is the place
Unprofessional place!!! Food was terrible. Manager/ owner, who was also our waiter tonight didnt follow up to check in once. This is a customer service industry and especially with things finally opening back up service should be ON point.I wont be surprised if this place goes under. I would not recommend. Terrible experience. Beware!!!!
Great food. Great service. Couldnt be happier. We dont eat meat, and our server was very friendly who helped us through the order in making informed decision.
Great drinks & food!!!! Cant remember the name of this $30.00 drink we had but holy cow was it awesome!!! Get it if u go!!!!
Went in for lunch today. The server never said hello nor introduced herself. I ordered a combo two beef tacos and a beef chimichanga. I got a chicken chimichanga I told the server who grabbed my entire plate to take it to the kitchen. A few minutes later I was brought a chimichanga on a desert plate with nothing else. I didnt have lettuce, guacamole, or sour cream. The man who brought it out said you didnt have much on your plate. No apologies from anyone, no offer to bring out any accompaniments. I didnt bother eating it. Will never go there again!
Total reviews rating 4.5
100 Reviews for El Patron Mexican Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2021-11-04Good bar and ambience. Dark wood makes it cozy and intimate. I had tasty calamari and a decent glass of wine and my friend enjoyed margaritas and tacos.Id definitely return and try other dishes from the large menu.
Review №2
2021-10-03My wife and I found this place by random. It is the best Mexican food we have experienced in the 3 years living in the area. This place was the best. Great quality and very fresh!!! We will be bringing family here when they visit!! Everything tasted amazing and full of flavor.
Review №3
2022-04-22Great food and service! This is one of my top places to eat Mexican food.
Review №4
2021-09-27Ordered lunch with my boyfriend. Service was very fast and friendly. The steak didn’t have much flavor but wasn’t dry, rice and beans were okay. The tortilla chips were not the best. Would’ve given three stars if it wasn’t for the churros. We were both blown away by how good the churros were. Would recommend if you’re passing by and want something to fill you up.
Review №5
2022-05-23Good food... delicious salsa, enchiladas and veggie burritos friendly staff
Review №6
2022-03-03We visited El Patron with our large group on February 22, 2022. Despite the fact that the room was packed, the service was amazing, both fast, friendly, cheerful. And the food was awesome... I got their fish tacos which I loved although there was so much I couldnt finish. The flavors were the real deal, from the salsa that accompanied the chips to everything on my plate. And the three of us at our tables that got the Margaritas were plenty happy with them, celebrating National Margarita Day, no less. This is the place for Mexican in our area, hands down.
Review №7
2022-04-05I’ve eaten at my share of Mexican restaurants, and I can confidently say those were the BEST tacos I’ve ever had. Every ingredient was FRESH, and they were generous with the beef.Everything else was A+: the service (Jose A. clearly genuinely loves what he does and cares for his customers), the atmosphere, and the prices. Even the parking lot was nice! I know that’s a weird thing to say, but it was spotless. =D
Review №8
2022-04-21Best Mexican restaurant I have found in the area. The staff was friendly and responsive. The food was very tasty and the margaritas werent bad.Edit: Had to come back and give this place one more star. The service here has been too notch on both my visits. The staff is very attentive and polite. This restaurant is quickly becoming a favorite..
Review №9
2022-06-17This place is great. The food is delicious, service is good, too many good choices to only go once. The guacamole was very good but was a smaller serving than expected. Cant wait to go back to try more. Fried ice cream is also one of my favorites and they do it well.
Review №10
2021-08-24We always eat here when we spend the summer. Since Covid, we eat outside which is delightful but wish they still had the tent. Guacamole is excellent (I completely do not understand the negative review from someone earlier), and the food is always very flavorful. Our favorite dishes since we don’t eat meat or the shrimp tacos, shrimp quesadillas, veggie burrito, ceviche, and our MOST favorite the Mariscada Veracruzana Which is an absolutely delicious combination of shrimp, scallops, lobster tails, mussels prepared in a delicious red sauce with a great combination of caramelized onions,cilantro served with yellow rice. The staff is also always accommodating and very pleasant and efficient, and the margaritas and sangria are both great!