El Patron - Restaurant in Albuquerque - 10551 Montgomery Blvd NE, USA

What a beautiful restaurant. They have these great iron chandeliers and beautiful artwork on the walls and the wonderful tile work makes you feel very comfortable while eating lots of good comfort food. They're not shy about their spices here and you get that feeling of authentic Mexican food. The service was fantastic, the food was spicy diverse and delicious. Fresh baked thin and crispy chips were fantastic to start with. We're coming for a bigger meal later but we had appetizers in this visit. Definitely a go-to place for good food and great service with a lovely atmosphere.

This place has really great food! I always come for happy hour and the food and service is always stellar. During happy hour they have a band in the bar area. Happy hour starts at 3 everyday!! Some of the best things on the menu, fish tacos, shrimp tostada, frito pie and cheese fries!!! Prices are excellent during happy hour. 🤤 Been to both locations, ONLY GO TO THE MONTGOMERY LOCATION! You’ll thank me later.

Every time I come to el patron it is an A1 visit. The staff is great. The chips and salsa is hard to stop eating. The sopas are delicious and hit the spot after a meal. My date got a combo which was extremely delicious. I got the casserole and oh my Lawd. Let me tell you, this casserole made me want to hop in the kitchen and tip the cooks. I couldn’t have had a better dinner. I would definitely recommend this place.

El Patron Restaurant Cantina in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers a delightful dining experience with their exceptional chips and enchiladas. The crispiness of the chips complements the rich flavors of their salsa, creating a perfect start to your meal. As for the enchiladas, they stand out with a perfect balance of spices and a mouthwatering blend of ingredients. The authenticity of the Mexican cuisine shines through, making El Patron a must-visit for those seeking a delicious and genuine dining experience in Albuquerque.

Love El Patron! Typically come for lunch, but came for dinner Friday night; the place was buzzing! The staff was working diligently to fill drinks and orders. Nick was awesome!!! Thank you also to Victoria for stopping by and making sure everything was up to par. Also, want to send a huge shoutout to the chips (and salsa) guy! We will definitely be returning. Josh and Rachael

This place used to be our go-to spot for going out for a nice dinner, brunch, happy hour, etc. for many years. I am extremely disappointed in what this place has turned into the last 3 months. Since September, this place has gone downhill and lacks professionalism and quality. The Monday happy hour was the best- NO longer exists. The food is lack of quality and comes out cold. FORGET ordering a drink while sitting at the bar (excluding Kathy being the bartender- she is amazing). Since September 2023, Friday night after work drinks and food turned into waiting games and lack of service. We normally would sit at the bar for some cocktails and food. Multiple weeks in a row, there were 2 bartenders on staff that take forever to serve you. This could be due to the fact we witnessed them pouring wine and drinks into their personal cups (right under the cameras). I tried to tell the manager (bearded man) this whole story and he basically brushed me off. I told him he is losing regular costumers and he just shrugged his shoulders. So sad to lose a spot that was so near and dear to us. You will overpay for the food now and the quality of service.

Great New Mexican food and a Disney-land like atmosphere but too spicy for my bland white-man palate. This place is so cool. The main hall has a very neat balcony with a model New Mexican panorama with statues. There was a live mariachi band that wanders from table to table and takes requests. There are custom murals on the wall. It feels like Disney land but New Mexico themed. The food is authentic New Mexican and very yummy, however it is also spicy. Even the mild food is spicy. It is too spicy to be fully enjoyed by me and my wife (who has even less spice tolerance than I do). This place is always very busy, because it is so cool, and it can be tricky to find parking. I definitely suggest getting a reservation if possible.

Food was amazing! Victoria was so professional and demonstrated the best hospitality anyone could ask for! She really is top tier. Our server Rio was very prompt and attentive and provided superior service. All around the experience was incredible