Patron Mexican Grill
11675 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA, 15090
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Address :
11675 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA, 15090 - Phone (724) 935-3559
- Website https://www.patronmexicangrills.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Beant G.
I gave Patron 4 stars but you have to keep in mind the context- Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. Not exactly teeming with Hispanic people altogether. That being said, if you come there with that mindset, they offer reasonably priced tex-mex with phenomenal service. If there were other good authentic Mexican options in the region, I would probably rate this closer to 3.5 stars just based on food quality/authenticity. Ambience: Classic tex-mex decor with overly flamboyant colors, seats with desert scenery painted on. There's something about the overdone cheesy style that I liked. They have plenty of seating for large groups and seem fairly accommodating. Only most nights there's a reasonable buzz such that it's busy but not too loud. The restaurant is most ideal for groups, family (with kids is perfect) and friends. Food: I wouldn't say the food is great but it's not bad. Most of the dishes are traditional tex-mex dishes: enchiladas, burritos, tacos with sides of refried beans and Mexican rice. Again, executed well but nothing unique by any means. The key is everything is reasonably priced in my opinion and the chips and salsa service is phenomenal. I can't think of one time I have been there and waited more than 20 seconds to get a basket of tortilla chips and fresh salsa. To me, sometimes just those small things matter. Oh and the extra bonus of the Monday night special: $1 tacos (which have some scrumptious, likely extra creamy shredded cheese). Drinks: Not much on tap except the usual domestics and Mexican beers. Their margaritas, like the food, are nothing unique but are satisfying. This is especially true on Monday nights (yes, coupled with the tacos, it's the best daily special!)- $3 margaritas. I will say they are plenty generous on the juice- one margarita packs a pretty boozy punch. Service: Along with consistent food, this restaurant location has consistent service. Quite frankly it's one of the best restaurants in the area in regards to service. Chips and salsa on the table within a minute from seating. Quick service throughout the night and extra friendly. In only a few visits there's one waiter who always will come by and say hi to us, even if he isn't serving us. That's impressive and sells the family-friendly environment. Big plus here for that and probably the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of a lower rating.
(4)Kay W.
Although there is not a whole lot that makes Patron's unique from other Mexican restaurants in the area, the service was incredibly fast. The server was friendly and polite, and the enchiladas were pretty good. We did have children in our party, and they seemed to enjoy the food, too. If you're looking for a family-friendly environment and a lower price point, Patron's is a good choice.
(4)Kevin K.
Parking is a train wreak Salsa is beyond disappointing. I've had better store bought. Bland. No taste. Just not good. Chorizo is actually fairly decent but the fries are just ok. The noise level on just on the favorable side of an earthquake. If you want to have a quiet meal with your loved one go elsewhere. The bar is tiny and, like the rest of the place so loud you can't think Prices seem fair. Worryingly the only condiments on the table are the typical Pittsburgh spice cabinet. Salt, pepper, sugar, pink, and yellow. I ordered the fiestas Aztec and the pork was unappealing balls of gray, the steak was tough and way overdone, the chicken was just fine though.
(2)S J.
Great Mexican food. Great atmosphere. Authentic food and fantastic drinks. Good service!
(4)Gene S.
Since this restaurant opened I have eaten here many times, but only once within the last year. Early on the food was very good. Today, the meal was one of the worst I have ever experienced. Margaritas before dinner should have been the tip off. We ordered premium tequila with only triple sec and roses's lime. Bartender insisted he knew what we wanted, but when our drinks came they were 12 ounces of God know's what. Tasted like coconut. We sent back and settled for wine. We ordered the Carnitas Dinner and Fajita Astec. Both meals were cold and reheated ( apparently several times). The fajita plate was all mixed together. It was obvious that the plate was heated with the vegetables only an then the left over meats were added. There are too many good Mexican restaurants in the North Hills to ever go to this place again.
(1)Mad M.
I was in tampa florida getting fish tacos at a place that was on DDD. They were amazing to say the least. AMAZING We also ordered steak burritos..wanted it medium rare.. came back well done. My son's friend said Patron's have great fish tacos. Wow was he mistaken. What I perceived to be a fish taco appeared to be fried mash potatoes on a tortilla.. No exaggeration either...a few accompaniments on the side. They were a total disaster. I just sucked it up. My wife got a steak burrito...meat like shoe leather. Honestly, there is not one Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh that can cook a decent piece of steak for a fajita , taco or burrito. It is the ruination of meat. If you like shoe leather meat, go to a Mexican restaurant. Those items there do not impress. The food overall here is average at best. It's more like cafeteria food./
(1)JJ S.
I honestly don't know why people like this place. The food is mediocre at best and it is EXPENSIVE. Last night I had a $15 burrito that was not very good, rather bland and tasteless. Even if it was a $5 burrito, I would have still left disappointed. I have had a lot of good mexican food in California, so this place has been a disappointment every time I have stopped in to eat. For a burrito, I would highly recommend going to Chipotle instead. They offer way better tasting burritos and at 1/3 the price.
(1)chris m.
marg is great so far. women's bathroom is crazy. needs it's own streetlight so you can turn without waiting on McKnight!!!
(3)brian k.
Great family atmosphere with decent Mexican food. Always have had something tasty. Post gazette gave the downtown location a terrible review. Never walked out complaining.
(3)Cindy G.
Went here for lunch with my Dad and was very pleased to find a solid Tex Mex restaurant in Pittsburgh. Wasn't sure that was even possible having just moved here from San Antonio. Chips were home made and salsa was very tasty. Had the lunch plate with a taco, a chile relleno and guac salad. Chile Relleno was yummy. Wish I'd remember to ask for a soft taco - can't stand hard shell taco's - who eats those anymore? Beans were good. 3 stars for the food, and an extra star for the service and bright interior. Looking forward to returning to try the carnitas and carne guisada. Had major deja vu as my sister used to work at Cimarron back in the day - LOL
(4)Whitney B.
I was really excited to try this place after hearing for some time from others raving about it. I was kind of underwhelmed. The parking lot is a disaster. It needs resurfaced and it's hard to navigate. The waiting area is tiny and congested. The patrons are suburban families looking to feed their families and I noticed large parties. You got your atypical chips and salsa. We had a good (no, actually, she was great) waitress that was very attentive to our needs. I had just gotten off work and devoured chips--she brough back salsa and chips. They were just okay. Too many broken pieces of chips in the basket which makes it hard to scoop the salsa. It was not bland. I split a steak and chicken fajita meal with my father--it was sized for two to share and I was impressed with the serving. It was good, but it did not come out sizzling. I was a little disappointed with that. They give three tortillas (not house made) which... was kind of disappointing. If you want to take leftovers home, you can't really re-make without tortillas... I guess you can ask for more but it just didn't make sense. I also had a tamale on the side. It was just okay... The masa was really good on the one side of the tamale--soft, flavorful, shredded chicken inside. The other side was dry. It was almost as if they didn't roll the tamale correctly before they steamed it. Honestly, if they could have executed this correctly, it would have made my visit because everything else was... not that exceptional. Since I have to write something positive each time I want to say that our waitress was phenominal. She was so attentive to everything from the aforementioned chips, to drink refills, to telling me that the fajitas came with guacamole (I had asked for a side of it not paying attention to the menu that it was included). I really appreciated that. Our table didn't have hot sauce on it (how can the busser miss that?) and she brought me her recommended kind. I will not return, I was not impressed.
(3)Daniele S.
good food until you've eaten it a lot. i live about 3 minutes from patrons and my family loves it. at first everything tasted great! the tacos were A+ and the enchiladas were prime! but after coming so often we realized the food didnt taste as good, new recipes? or chefs? i dont know but when my parents say "lets go to patrons" i get a stomach ache thinking about it. the only good thing now is the rice and beans and the chips and salsa (try adding some sugar to the salsa, its great) the waiters/waitresses are not the nicest, but if you go on your birthday its a blast!
(3)Monique H.
Pretty darn good food! First time in this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. If we are back in the area we will definitely come back. 4+ stars, not 5 only because we rarely give 5's Portland Maine
(4)Josh C.
The real experience. Stopped by Patron with a few work buddies and were looking for some good Mexican fare and beers. On that front we weren't disappointed. The food was good. I had the steak chimichanga which was a good portion for the price and was quite tasty. The chips and salsa were also top notch. However when I ordered my second beer it never came. I waited 20 minutes and finally the server asked if I still wanted it. No thanks. Also I think their A/C was broken because we were all sweaty and ready to go. Good food. Subpar service. Bad atmosphere.
(3)Lai S.
The Wait: The hostess were ill mannered and slow. We were never greeted upon entering. The hostess stood in front of us and was too busy gathering menus and starring at everything but me and my friend. Service: The servers were AMAZING. They completely made up for the poor hostesses. When we were finally seated it took less than a minute for us to get the chips and salsa. Right after drinks were placed and orders in. Before we finished our bowl of chips..the main course arrived. Drinks were never half empty. The servers were not only efficient but very genuinely friendly. Food: LEGIT. That's all I have to say. I live in Pittsburgh but this will be my go to mexican restaurant. I'm from California and I can honestly say that the food here does remind me of home. Decor: Loud.
(4)Roy R.
20140730 update After being unable to figure out what NOLA on the Square was doing for a "Hot Sauce" event (see separate review), we went to Patron's Mexican Grill. We and many others were there over the weekend and had an excellent time. This go-round, we sat in a duo booth area by the entrance way. Waiter was immediate; water and drinks immediate; chips immediate. The place was not as packed as over the weekend but a very substantial crowd. Orders placed and executed quickly (their su chef system is remarkable). I was talked out of one order of extra jalepino's as the waiter knew it would be too much, and he was correct. Food way more than we could eat (though we tried). On-tap Mexican beers -- nice to have a choice of something that isn't so hopped as to force your toes to curl up into your shoes on initial tasting. Patron's has 3 outlets per my quick www search by the way. Nice dinner, quick and accurate check, lots to take home for this evening. And NOLA on the Square simply missed out on cash in the pocket by being unable to answer a simple telephone inquiry about the evening's food event. An aside: I've read all the reviews about the Wexford place -- and some are not very good; as of yet, I do not have that experience with the hostesses, wait staff and food. f8 and be there (and we were).
(4)Nicole A.
I LOVED the Patron location in Wexford, however it's a haul from the city, so I haven't been there in a long while. I was super excited when I saw they were opening up in East Liberty. However, I was super disappointed when I visited this time. This place used to have the best homemade margarita's & guacamole around Pittsburgh. Not the case anymore! The margarita I got tasted like it came from a grocery store bottle. The guacamole was definitely not the chunky, homemade stuff that I have had before at this restaurant. It was smooth and blended up, like the stuff you get out of the grocery store premade packages. It didn't even have any cilantro in it. I think I'VE MADE BETTER guacamole than this! The chips seemed like they came from a bag too. I was so disappointed. I got my usual menu item, the shrimp chimichanga, it was not as much of a disaster as the rest of the food and drinks where, however I could take it or leave it. My friends & I will unfortunately will not be back! What happened to this place????
(1)Jackie R.
The food is consistent. The service is definitely not. I have eaten at Patron many times and the tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, and salsa are fantastic! The margaritas, specifically El Jeffe, are amazing! Sometimes the food arrives alarmingly fast and we wonder how they possibly had time to cook it. Other times it's a 30 minute wait for the food.
(4)Ashlynn R.
Ended up here on Valentine's Day when our go to restaurant was too packed and I was happy that we did! As far as decor goes, it's your typical loud and happy Mexican restaurant style decor - festive and fun. Lots of tables but everything is so close together, I hate feeling like I'm sharing a meal with the people around me. But, everything appeared to be really clean. Our food came out SOOO quickly despite the restaurant being completely full. That's impressive. It was also pretty good and full of flavor, good enough that I'd go back. The prices weren't bad at all for the food, drinks seemed a little up there. Where this place went wrong was service. I mean, it was Valentine's Day and they were busy, I get that. But I think we saw her twice. When she came to our table for the second time, we were done with our food. She asked if we wanted a dessert menu and we said yes. She replied that she'd be right back with it. Well, she returned with our check instead! P.S. - We went up the road to YUM for dessert.
(3)Tom N.
Certainly not the least expensive Mexican restaurant, but I eat here any chance I get. The food is consistently good and the environment is clean and nice.
(4)Lynn E.
Great food, great Margaritas! Surprisingly enough the chicken soup is so good! Loaded with chicken and veggies, you can't go wrong! Service is always top of the line at Patrons!
(5)JBaby S.
They use lots of artificial syrups in margaritas, don't they know what a lime is? Not authentic, but to a pittsburgher maybe this is. This place is so loud and unpleasant to be in. Sounds echo , voices carry. The birthday bucket beatings were obnoxious . This place wouldn't flynin the southwest No Mexican music but glaring tv s ... Feels like a fast food place , not warm and cozy
(2)Dinsmore T.
As close as your going to get to real Mexican food with out going to Mexico!!! Always on point !
(5)Victoria D.
I am striking out on restaurants this week. I love Patron's and I have no officially been to all of their locations. I live very close to the Shadyside and Fox Chapel locations and my boyfriend lives near the Monroeville (our favorite) location. I came here with my dad for lunch today and I have to say, this has been my least favorite of all. The chips, which are usually fresh and light and crispy, came out thick, overcooked and stale. The salsa was freezing cold. Already not off to a great start. My dad and I both ordered their fajita taco salad (my favorite/go to item at the other locations); mine with chicken, his with beef. He specifically asked if the beef would be shredded or ground and the server confirmed shredded. ABout 15 minutes later, our very nice server arrived with our meals. I knew from the start it didn't look right. Normally the chicken fajita taco salad has strips of chicken and mine was shredded. The server could tell I seemed confused, and when I asked if it was fajita chicken salad he said yes. My dad had ground beef on his. We ate anyway and they didn't taste bad, but it wasn't the normal preparation and we had to be back at work in a timely manner. We got our bill when we were finished and were charged for two taco salads, just as we had assumed. The overall experience was just kind of annoying. It was extremely loud in there plus the food wasn't up to the other locations standards how I was used to. Our server was very very nice and attentive, but I think from now on, I will stick to Monroeville or Shadyside until there is a little more consistency throughout the chain.
(3)Nena U.
Love the seasoned ground meat and guacamole at patrons! I had the chimichanga (beef) it was delicious but I expected it to be bigger for $14.00 geez We were seated at a two seater booth and it was so dark that I had to use my iphone flashlight in order to read the menu.. The food came fast but its an expense meal no doubt. It looks like they are building and outside deck which will be real nice. Arriba ! Arriba !
(3)Jack L.
Driving by on the weekends, the parking lot at Patron Mexican Grill is so full. Well that brought my wife into Patron for lunch to find out what the big deal must be about. Well, it's not that great. Here's the lowdown: - Chips and salsa: free and tasty. The best deal about this visit. - House margarita: a bit bitter and large. At least it was large. - Chicken fajitas (my wife ordered this) - Enchiladas Suizas: watery green sauce, not much cheese, chicken was OK. Four chicken enchiladas altogether and just mediocre. Not that tasty. Unfortunately, our first visit will be our last.
(2)Carmen S.
One of my favorite Mexican chain restaurants. Great Queso dip and the chicken quesadillas are awesome! I usually stay away from chains but I like the taste of the food. The price is reasonable for what you get. Gotta say I love the cheese dip. Just spicy enough for my taste but not to spicy.
(5)Vincent G.
I feel like I should have only gave one star but the service was horrible and completely butchered my order. I order steak and shrimp fajitas and he comes back with a t bone steak and rice? The table was very sticky which was a turn off. Other than that it was okay - meaning the chips and queso we ordered. Probably will be a while before I think about going back.
(2)Ryan N.
The food is 4 stars. I'm not going to get all up in arms and pretend I can tell that they don't serve "REAL" mexican food here. Every meal I've had here has been enjoyable. The atompshere is fun. Definitely a one of a kind place in this area. I almost bumped this place to 5 stars because of the unbelievable service. You are never waiting on anything even when it's extremely busy. It's a top notch service staff here for sure. Definitely recommend
(4)Alex G.
I have been here on several occasions and will keep coming back. I came to Pittsburgh from CA so good Mexican food is hard to find. Patron has done a good job and the food is very good. The menu is extensive and the servers are knowledgeable and helpful. The dining area is huge and very clean. The bathrooms also clean both times we were there.
(4)Patty M.
Delicious food, great atmosphere, excellent service! A great place to enjoy good food and good friends!
(4)Ronette B.
The food is great and the service is fantastic! We've been here numerous times, and I've only had a mediocre dish one time.
(4)Amy S.
So.. I don't likes Mexican food... but I came here with my friends cause I wasn't that hungry so I wouldn't have to eat much. So.. I got the chicken wings and spinach dip. The wings were alright. There was a bit too much sauce on them and eventually my hands got too slippery to eat them like a normal human being. Also, my spinach dip never came... so... that kind of sucked. My friends got a burrito and a fajita. IDK! I don't know if it's because I never eat Mexican food, but the way the food comes out looks so unappetizing and unaesthetically pleasing. Maybe it's supposed to look like that?
(3)Matt M.
We visited this restaurant for the first time last weekend. It was a birthday celebration for an acquaintance. The other members of our group had been here before and really talked the joint up. The chips and salsa were good. The pitchers of margaritas were good. Our waiter was great. He was very attentive to a couple of questions I had about menu items. He also impressed me by taking all of the women's orders first, even though that meant going to opposite ends of the table. Women should always have their order taken, and be served first, IMO. I ordered the fish tacos. They were relatively dreadful. It was basically a frozen fish stick placed in a soggy soft taco shell. I'm definitely no Mexican aficionado, but they really didn't seam authentic to me. The dressing was very bland. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food. They had burritos/fajitas/ I think mostly with rice and re fried beans. My wife had the Arroz con pollo and was satisfied with it. I did try some of our daughter's bean burrito and rice. It was mediocre at best. Nothing special about the rice, and the beans tasted like any other canned beans from the super market. Her order was actually forgotten by the server who ran the food. Our server took care of the situation as quickly as possible. It's not easy to keep a 21 month old seated and calm when they are hungry, and the kitchen forgets their food. Our server made sure to get her food quickly, and also made sure to set the plate across the table from her as it was really warm. I'd have to say this place is very comparable to Mad Mex and El Campesino. Patron seemed to be a little more expensive. It was $11 for 3 fish tacos. El Campesino seems to be the best deal in the North Hills for "authentic" Mexican food. I'll most likely skip another visit to Patron.
(2)T S.
The chips and Salsa are so good. It is easy to fill up on these - so be mindful to only stick to one basket of chips : ) You will want to save room for the entree!l but of course - if you are like me, this advice will go un-heeded, and you will polish off three (maybe four) baskets of chips before your entree even is a thought in your head! And the beautiful thing - the wait-staff just smiles and brings another basket and another bowl of that fine salsa! Oh, and I always get the enchiladas as they are fantastic.
(4)C. W.
We ended up here early Saturday evening. The restaurant was very busy and more people pouring in the door. We were showed to our table very quickly and placed our order within 5 minutes of arriving. The service was very good and the prices were more than reasonable. The food was average but presented in a attractive manor. Overall I would say this is a solid Mexican choice, maybe not the best food but definitely good.
(3)Amy C.
We go here often with friends. The chips and salsa are always good. I always get the chicken chimichanga with rice. It is always terrific! The margaritas are the best I have had at a restaurant! The wait staff is friendly and always attentive. We are fans and will continue to go here for dinner.
(4)Misty P.
Bring on the Margarita's!!! My husband and I love this restaurant. They have great service, food and DRINKS!!! On Friday and Saturday nights there is usually a wait. They usually tell you way longer than it actually is. I love this place because they always provide great service. You are greeted at your table by a very courteous waiter/waitress. I would suggest ordering the margarita on the rocks with salt for a beverage when you first meet your server. You are then provided their delicious ships and salsa. The chips are light and crispy!!! The salsa is not chuncky at all, so if that's the way you like it..you will LOVE it!!! The food is processed after you have a drink and a chance to taste the chips and salsa. The service is not rushed in any way. It's not slow service by any means but they will space out your appetizers and entrees if they are ordered. The prices of the meail are very decent. The drinks are a bit pricy but they do offer the pitcher of margarita's if you don't mind sharing!! I highly reccomend this place to anyway. They can also accomodate large parties!!!
(4)Robert P.
Great food, great atmosphere, and interesting bathrooms. Overall I give the food 7.3 out of 10 the atmosphere 8.5 and the bathroom a 10. I would come back!
(4)Sanjiv S.
Gourmet this place is not. Very average food. The diablo sauce tastes like spicy ketchup. Service was excellent though.
(3)Shannyn B.
Terrific value, great food
(4)Amanda B.
Amazingly authentic Mexican food. Friendly and helpful staff. Odd ladies room.
(4)Alan S.
This is in a building that many years ago was a south-western themed restaurant called 'Cimarron' that had been closed for 20 years at least. Patron is good high-mid end Mexican food. The fish tacos were excellent, the chile relleno was ridiculously good. Probably too far for a lot of PGH people to drive to but it's worth the trip at least, once in awhile . If you're a Mexican food lover and are making the rounds to 'real' Mexican joints, make sure you put this one on your list ...
(4)Shannon G.
My boyfriend and I absolutely love Patron. It is our most frequented restaurant in the North Hills. The staff is friendly, funny, prompt, and they always remember us. The food is fantastic and authentic. We have tried many different dishes and have never been disappointed. Patron is a no-brainer if you're looking for good Mexican food in the North Hills!
(5)Stacie C.
I've been here a few times and the food is always amazing. The service is sometimes a little slow/not great, as noted during my weekday lunch visits. Overall I prefer to go elsewhere for authentic Mexican if given the choice but that doesn't necessarily mean I won't be back.
(3)Jon T.
My review score is skewed based on my waiter service that day. Slow and unattentive would be accurate. The entire staff was very friendly but it took about 5 minutes to get a menu, 10 more to place our drink order and then another 10 or so minutes just to return with the drinks and take our dinner order. I was particularly thrown off by this based on other reviewers claims of good service. The atmosphere was clean, colorful and festive. But I'd eat in a dark alley if the food was delightful so let's move on to... The food. I ordered a chimichanga and it was very good. Crispy shell and the sauce was very tasty. The sides were good but not spectacular - the star was the chimi. The chips and salsa were plentiful and excellent. Didn't splurge on dessert but maybe next time!
(3)Rikki M.
I got the chicken chimichanga's this time around. The price on the dish was only 10.99 and I would have even paid more for the dish. The chimi was deep fried to perfection and the sides were seasoned just right. The sides included refried beans, rice, lettuce and guacamole. The staff was great as usual. We also stopped by on a Sunday and was surprised to see that the place was empty. This place is usually packed on weeknights so if you hate to wait then Sunday afternoons are the best time to hit up this joint.
(5)Michelly T.
We really like the food and the service is attentive. Colorful and festive. It can get very noisy, hard for servers to hear us.
(4)DJ J.
Was looking forward to trying Patron's Mex Grill, Authentic Mexican states the sign. Like to try Mexican restaurants and wanted to compare to some little Taco shops that I have tried. Patron's is more of a full menu restaurant, with a Bar at the far end of the building, not a Taco Shop. Patron's booths and walls all have some bright colors and there are a few Mexican paintings. Service was good and fast. Immediately received some fresh chips and salsa that was a little hotter than most Mexican places, very enjoyable. Ordered a chicken burrito that comes with rice and refried beans. Unfortunately, the rice tasted like it had been in a steamer a little to long and the chicken burrito was not very flavorful. The restaurant has a TV with a spanish station playing but the sound was not on. However some music was being played in the restaurant, a little to load, but to make matters worse, the kitchen was blasting a radio and it interfered with the restaurant music and our conversation.
(2)Will W.
Not real mexican. From eating mexican food before from actual mexican people this does not compare. The food is terrible. The beans were almost water. The bathrooms were odd.
(1)Dave L.
A good down home family Mexican place. It's not the most inventive nor creative menu but that's not why you're here. You're hear for the friendly staff, the big portions, the family friendly atmosphere and ... Drumroll.... THE MARGARITAS! Order the Cadillac just because....and they'll treat ya right.
(3)Jason Z.
Being a native Texan, there are times you just want some "home" cooked food. We have really enjoyed coming to this place since it opened - the decor inside and out is really fun, and the service is always top notch. Of course, you get free chips & salsa probably within 30 seconds of sitting down - salsa isn't really spicy but is good. The prices are very decent and the quality and portions provided are good. I am always getting their combo which includes rice and beans and a selection of the traditional items (chalupa, taco, enchilada, burrito, etc.). We have probably been 3 times in the last year and never had to wait, always had very fast service (I think this last time, they served our dinner 10 minutes after placing the order and we were leaving in under 45 mins!!!), and the only issues we have had were that one time they had a really bad, stale batch of chips, and if the place is full, it can get REALLY loud as it is a tight space with low ceilings and occasionally can result in difficult conversations. Howeve, overall if I want to get my Mexican fix, this is where I go.
(4)J D.
Love El Paso from Chippewa and was told that Patron was even better. So we made the trek to Wexford and were pleased. The menu is almost identical to El Paso's menu and the prices are the same. The wait staff was friendly and the food was served quickly. Nothing bad to say, however, we will not be giving up on El Paso unless we are in the area. But I do suggest you go if you are nearby.
(4)Jamison Y.
3 stars isn't a punishment. 3 stars means it was fine, but nothing to write home about. My food was good. I got the chimichanga dinner and it arrived as it should have. My wife's burrito was dry, she said. The margaritas were good. The best part of the meal was the salsa. Most places don't have any heat, but the salsa here had a little spice to it. We shared a fried ice cream which was really good. Where the place failed most was the service. Our server seemed rushed and wasn't that attentive. They were busy, but I'm not paying for other peoples service, so that's not an excuse to be sparse in your appearances. As far as the decor and ambience: standard fair. I'd go back if I passed it, but I won't go out of my way. Felt it was a little pricey for what you got, as well.
(3)Brian C.
I have not been disappointed here. The food is very good. I love the fajita quesadillas. I will be back.
(5)S E.
I have been looking for a new mexican place and now I am hooked! The guac and queso and really good, the quac has a little kick to it but still good. The reason for the 4 stars is the slow service. We waited a while for our food and refills but I will be back!
(4)Brennan K.
part-mexican girl from the southwest seeks decent mexican food in southwestern pa and succeeds (finally). some of the dishes are definitely just mexican influenced and cater toward americanized tastebuds, but they're all delicious too. drinks are strong here, prices are reasonable, food is always quick to be made and super tasty. only complaint i have is that the service is usually lacking. update: this is definitely my favorite mexican restaurant in town, so i added a star. and i can't believe i forgot to mention how awesome the decor is. the ladies restroom is even carpeted, complete with couch. HOW COOL IS THAT? Kind of kidding. Service has also been better the past few times i've been back. Food as always, is on par.
(5)John S.
Authentic Mexican food. It can be hard to get good Mexican food this far north of the border, but Patron does a great job. Good value.
(4)David J.
Awful bland food is all this place serves up. The drinks are decent and the service was good but I can't overlook the terrible food. I've tried many other Mexican places in the area and this is my least favorite.
(1)Lauren B.
On a Friday night, right after the release of a coupon on LivingSocial, Patron Mexican Grill was extremely busy. We waited about half an hour for a table and an hour for our food, which is to be expected given the situation. Overall, the food here was good Mexican food for Pittsburgh, but the quality really doesn't compare at all to other parts of the country. We chose Mexican restaurant basics and found the flavor and consistency of the food adequate but not great. The one shining spot of the restaurant also equated to its greatest downfall: while the waiter was extremely helpful in asking about whether or not dishes on the "Vegetarian" menu were actually vegetarian, the chef told him that all of the dishes are cooked with chicken stock. Thus, none of the dishes listed on the "Vegetarian" menu are actually vegetarian. While this is typical at many Mexican restaurants in the Pittsburgh area, there are some choices for which this is not the case. Overall, the restaurant was decent and the service was good. However, this is simply an above average choice for authentic Mexican food in Pittsburgh. For the best, try Jose Ole out near Robinson: the food is the most authentic you can come by in the area and the dishes on the vegetarian menu (with the exception of the rice) are actually vegetarian.
(2)John F.
Big fan of Patron. We live close by and go there frequently. Monday night is taco night - i believe the taco's are 95 cents. They always get a good crowd on Monday and the service is very fast. I think this is the best Mexican place in the North Hills. Great chips and salsa (free).
(4)Stacy B.
Margaritas and yummy mexican food? Sign me up! Had a recent girls night here. Great service, yummy drinks (get a mango marg...delish!) and good dinner. All of us got something different and we were all pleased with our meals. The decor is fun and decorative. Try the choripollo. I enjoyed it. The darling, accent-bearing waiter not only humored us by snapping a few pics of girl's night, but also offered some awesome scenery in the form of his fabulous round behind every time he walked by. I almost asked him to recite the menu in my ear just to hear him whisper some Spanish close to me, but I resisted. Great place for a girl's night...even if you don't get a cute waiter. The Margaritas are strong, the food is good, and the atmosphere is fun. What else do you need?
(4)Mary W.
I have been coming here for 3 years and I am never disappointed. From the mango margaritas to the patron fajitas, everything is excellent. The staff is the friendliest and most attentive that I have experienced in any restaurant.
(5)Kim H.
For my FIRST review of a Pittsburgh restaurant, I'm choosing Patron's. It is absolutely the BEST Mexican food in the city! I have tried a lot of things on the menu, and everything I've tried has been delicious! It's far from my house, but it's worth the drive! I have friends that live an hour away from the restaurant and they eat there every weekend. It's just that good. When it's someone in my family's birthday and they choose a place to go to dinner, everyone ALWAYS chooses Patron's. They celebrate your birthday by banging lots of pots and pans and blowing horns, it's a great time! They also sing and give you a dessert to share. It's a very affordable place to eat and is sure to be a favorite! My typical meal is the Chicken Chimichungas, taquito appetizer, and the chips with Queso sauce! YUMMMMM!!!!!
(5)Aaron F.
Great Mexican food is hard to come by I'm Pittsburgh let alone Wexford. On the west coast this would be three stars, but here it is easily five. Friendly service and quality food with a few star entrees like the Chipotle chicken/seafood.
(5)Sam F.
Everyone that works here is really nice and there is an all around homey feeling. The food was really good and took only about 10 minutes to get to our table after we had ordered. Also, the chips and salsa were very good too. If you like salsa that's more tomato-y/garlic-y it is the best! I will defiantly come back to Patron in the future for a good Mexican food craving fix.
(4)Rachel P.
I love Patron's. The atmosphere is great and the food even better. I have tried so many things on the menu and loved each and every one. The salsa and chips given at the beginning of the visit is a big plus. The margaritas are also amazing!!! The only thing that can use a little improvement is more attention from the servers.
(4)Jamie B.
I've been here before and it is the same food as before but the prices are much higher than they used to be. The kids meal prices are insane for what you get. They are no different than el campesino. The rice isn't good at all barely any vegetables in it and it is extremly overcooked and bland. I will not be back and the people who are saying the food is so great must get drunk first. Also you have to sit and listen to people who love theirselves so much and are extremely loud about it.
(2)Jay B.
Seeing as how this is my favorite restaurant in the area and I've been here a couple times since I've started Yelping, I'm not sure how I've let Patron go without a review. Patron isn't a place I've been to a once or twice and had a good experience; Patron is a place I've been to about fifteen times and had an excellent experience every time. Their salsa is great and the chips are always fresh unlike some other Mexican joints in the surrounding areas. Literally every meal I've ordered here has been outstanding. Most recently I got the fish tacos, and although I normally don't care for fish in my tacos, Patron does it right - lightly fried and spectacular flavors in the fish batter. Their margaritas are good and priced modestly, too. It isn't just the food that keeps me coming back to Patron, though, the service is always top notch. On my most recent excursion, a man named Jesus helped me. It goes without saying that the service was divine.
(5)Stacey S.
Fantastic food here! We love the salsa, and the meals we've ordered during our many visits are always tasty. The only reason I didn't give Patron five stars is that it falls short of what we consider great mexican. There is no heat in the food at all...though tasty and seasoned well, we miss the heat of true mexican food. (We lived in Phoenix, Arizona, for 8 years, so our views may differ from yours!) However, my favorite dish is the pollo amigo, and I love it beyond words for the flavor alone. And don't forget to order some flan! They do it right at Patron's! We'll be back time and again...as I write this, I'm craving the salsa big time...we better go soon! :-)
(4)Karen C.
We went for the first time on a Friday night with our 3 kids, and were happy to get a table right away! The food was much better than some other mexican restaurants we've tried - seemed more authentic. Kids menu was good. I tried the Sangria which was tasty! Overall, we were happy with our waitress, dinners, and will come back again.
(4)Ryan M.
Delicioso hot salsa!!! Chicken is not like the typical mexican juicy chicken, it is a little dryer, but in a good way. It is very flavorful, love it. Beans are a bit thick, but very tasty. Ground Beef is a little dry and not that flavorful. Restaurant is clean, and service was very attentive
(4)Othoniel C.
IT'S ABOUT TIME I find a Mexican restaurant that sells MEXICAN FOOD (and actually tastes good too). I tried the Bahia fish and it was delicious! I've had nothing but bad experiences at Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania (especially the area I currently reside in). I'm not much on anything regarding customer service or ambiance (food speaks louder that stools), however, the place is nice and their server/waiter "Nate" was pretty cool. The only complaint(s) I have is that they don't serve Horchata and the other complaint was that they served me wuss sauce (hot sauce for sissies). Nate informed me why (which I kinda knew why) went to the back (with an I'll show YOU attitude) and came back with two jars of make ME sweat hot sauces!!! I'd come back again weekly ....IF I DIDN'T HAVE TO DRIVE FOUR HOURS to get there!!!
(5)Dominic C.
I've been to Patron Mexican Grill at least ten times and I would say that the overall experience is great with a few minor problems. I'd say that the decor and atmosphere is really what makes this place special, the bathrooms are very clean too. The dining area is vibrant and exciting, though it can get loud at times. Service there is generally really fast and spot on but expect a decent wait on weekends. I really wish the food was just a bit better, it's not bad but it doesn't really have that "WOW" factor.
(4)Joshua H.
This place currently offers the best Mexican in the Wexford area. The food is pretty fresh and the prices are reasonable. The staff is helpful, but you often find a language barrier in asking difficult questions about the food (if you know Mexican food you'll be fine.) It's not the best, but since Three Amigos in Gibsonia closed this place has the best Mexican in the area. They have a pretty good happy hour and are good for groups. I would recommend this place over other Mexicans spots in Wexford and even over some places downtown.
(4)Jerry M.
Good food, great service,reasonable prices. Was very busy. Only one problem, Very noisy, hard to converse with people at own table. Need to cover that concrete floor, reduce echo.
(4)Paul S.
okay, I'll admit that my first choice in food is absolutely not Mexican. However, as Mexican places go, this place is okay. Nothing fancy, nothing special -- food is good and fairly authentic (as authentic as you'll find in Pittsburgh). The 4 or 5 times I've been there the service was a little slow -- otherwise I would have given 4 stars.
(3)Michael B.
Awesome Mexican food. My wife is from Southern California and proclaimed them to have the best refried beans that she has had. Only downsides are the parking lot and it is very loud.
(4)Bev h.
this is a far better choice for mexican food than emiliano's (aka don pablo's+). but when it was suggested, my mom complained that "it's always so loud in there!" i thought she was just having an old lady moment, so i called to make our reservation, and told them we had someone hard of hearing in our group so we would need a quiet corner booth. mom was mortified. we get there, they ignore my request and sit us at a booth right in the middle of the room, and i start to think it IS pretty loud in there. then.... BOOM BOOM BOOM HOOOOOOOORN clapclapclapclap a troupe of dudes explodes out of the kitchen for the loudest birthday serenade ever, complete with longhorn and a stick bangin on a paint bucket. there were 3 birthdays that night. and, as luck would have it, it was my mom's birthday, too! guess what happened next? :) the food is above average, and the house margarita was delightful. just be prepared for a boisterous dining experience!
(3)Julie D.
Opened in September 2007, it's taken me 6 months to come in for a try. The flavors are authentic, the margaritas pack a punch and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant is cute inside, filled with authentic art work, and hand-carved booths, tables and chairs imported from Mexico. Owner Martin Bolanos operates three La Fiesta Mexican Grill restaurants in Chattanooga, TN. I am not sure how he ended up with a restaurant in PA. Acoustics wise, this place gets 1 star. Host staff gets a -2. But our server was great, although there seemed to be a tiny bit of a language barrier. And the food was delicious, although it took a long time to pour over all the selections. In the mean time, we stuffed ourselves full of the complimentary homemade chips and yummy hot salsa. I finally decided on the camerones diablo, a dozen nice sized butterflied shrimp covered in a spicy red sauce, served with fluffy rice, pico de gallo and lettuce. My handsome friend, the ever charming Robert had enchilada mexicanas; one chicken, one beef and one with beans. All were topped with cheese, green sauce, red sauce and sour cream with rice and beans. I had the usual strawberry margarita, although next time, I think I'll be adventuresome and try a mango or a watermelon. Robert had some sort of Mexican beer. We were too stuffed for dessert, although they serve the usual fried ice cream, sopilla and flan. The place turned into a mad house before we left, apparently 6 o'clock is major chow time in Wexford. The restaurant is very family friendly, kids everywhere.
(4)Robert S.
Best chimichanga. The margaritas were awesome, the staff friendly and attentive. I loved this place. The only thing I didn't like were the beans, but then I do not like pinto beans....
(4)Lauren C.
The absolute fastest service ever. Good food and friendly staff, and extremely quick. Great place to stop for a good, fast lunch.
(3)A M.
Dear Pittsburgh, I'm very proud of you after waaay too many years of very limited options with respect to authentic mexican food you finally are getting with the program and attracting some worthwhile additions. Ray Azteca just opened up in Penn Hills and I'm not sure how long this place has been here, but my first visit was last night. I had a lot of fun here. Mike, Jen, Jeebz and I went after watching the Pens open a "can of wupass" on the phillthy flyers and the place was packed. However, we didn't have to wait. As soon as you enter the foyer is filled with pictures of Steelers who seem to give their seal of approval. The interior is very loud, but in a good way. It's that type of white noise that actually allows for privacy with tables so close together. The colors and decorations are what you'd expect. Bright vibrant almost "loud" artwork and hand carved booths with folk running around. We sat at a booth and were quickly greated by our server. We started with the complimentary warm chips and plenty of semi spice fresh salsa. We ordered a pitcher of margharitas, which were okay, but I prefer my tequila straight. The menu is massive like most mexican joints. We decided to start with the queso fundido, which is a queso dip topped with chorizo, bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. It was delicious and served sizzling hot on a skillet. It was supposed to be served with tortillas, but I guess the waiter forgot. It wasn't a big deal because the dip was delicious with the chips. I decided to keep it simple with respect to my dinner. I find it best to try the staples with mexican places before getting adventorous on another visit. We all did the combo specials which you can choose from 2 to 4 choices with either beef or chicken. Jen had the combo 2 and the rest of us had the 3 combo for $8 and $10 respectively. I had a 2 beef tacos and the chille relleno. The dishes are served with the usual rice and beans, which I found to be really good. I mean usually the rice and beans are not memorable, but these were good. The tacos were good, not great but good. There was plenty of seasoned beef, some lettuce and a few tomatoes. I was a bit disappointed with the chille relleno which is a mild pepper stuffed with cheese and fried to a golden brown with a light breading. The flavor was okay, but it was drowned in grease. I mean it is possible to get a fried item that isn't drowned in grease, right? I tried a bite of Jeebz chicken burrito and it was really good. The burrito was stuffed with great moist flavored chicken and I was a bit upset at myself for not getting this, next time... Our server was really good for the most part, except with the slip with the tortillas for the dip. He kept calling us amigos' and seemed to be having fun. A couple other things to consider. I'd skip ordering the pitcher of margaritas and probably just stick to getting a single margarita with better quality tequila. It's $.70 extra for sour cream which is pretty cheap. Jen and I both got a side and the sides are huge. We could have done just as well with one side for all four of us. Overall a fun family friendly mexican restaurant in the North Hills. El Camp' is still my current favorite, but they no longer hold a monopoly on the authentic mexican restaurant pittsburgh market. I'll be back.
(3)Susan S.
Yum delicious shrimp tacos. Very friendly staff and cool decor.
(4)Gregg L.
You can't go wrong at Patron. It's always busy for a reason. Authentic and tasty food, great decor, and friendly staff.
(5)Kristopher P.
2nd review of patrons. This one was a bit different. We had our kids and the experience was a bit different. We were looking at the kids menu and there were 3 items: burger, chicken fingers, and tacos. Our kids are 4 and 2 so our oldest wanted a burger. The burger and fries were huge ( similar to an eat n park super burger) and our son barely ate a part of it. Our food was great, but if you have small kids, watch out for the limited kids menu with huge portions.
(4)Darin A.
This place rocks. Monday's they have 95 cent taco's and we like to ask for Gina. She is a great waitress and really completes the experience. Take your friends and enjoy authentic Mexican food at a price you just can't beat!
(4)James M.
Great Mexican food! Great service. Reasonable prices. What more could you want?
(4)Gerri M.
Having spent many years in the southwest (not Texas), I compare everything based on my favorites there. I have visited this place over 5 times since they opened. I go back and forth between liking and not liking the food here. Chips and salsa are a good. If you want flan (which is the only reason I go back) and it's late in the evening, make sure you order it with your meal. I get it packed for take out.
(3)Kyle Z.
Unfortunately, this restaurant was a disappointment. Many got me hyped up for the great food, but what I ate was equivalent to a hastily made take out order. It was good enough but not exquisite. Even though everyone and eveything, from the waiters to the furniture and the Mexican looking bricks, was Mexican, the food was a sub-par attempt at good Mexican food. After going to Mexico for authentic Mexican food, this did not come close. The only thing that excited me were the free chips and salsa that were served before the meal. Maybe next time, I'll save money and a bad food experience by just ordering a drink and snacking on chips.
(2)Natalie Elizabeth M.
95cent tacos on Monday. Beef or Chicken.. can't beat that. The food is all amazingly delicious. Margaritas? not so much. We sat at the bar this last trip, and ordered two regular margaritas. He went and poured it out of a big jug. ew. I'm really suprised that an "authentic" mexican place (with awesome food) has such horrible discusting margaritas... Even on the drink menu, it says "recipe from my papa" I really doubt that recipe is from anyones papa... Whos papa makes their margaritas with Daily's premade margarita mixers? Mine doesn't, and he's not even from Mexico. lol. Anyways! I love everything else about the place. just don't order a margarita (if you know what real ones taste like anyway) get a beer instead..
(4)Matt C.
Ballin'. This place is really good for Mexican. The homemade chips and salsa they give you as soon as you sit down are fantastic. Everything is very well priced and delicious. This is a great place. Just don't start beef with any Steelers players that dine here (I'm looking over at your way Cedric Wilson).
(5)Kim H.
After living in Texas and used to the good Tex-Mex food down there, this is pretty authentic. Bright and cheery place but can be very noisy. Prices are good and plenty of food and very quick service.
(4)Natalie R.
Warm tortilla chips with a bottle of salsa are served promptly after being seated. The ambiance is bright and cheery, read other review about the furniture. We most recently went for lunch and ate chimichanga's. Very delicious. I enjoy the shrimp best, but tried the chicken and it was equally as delectable. Their guacamole is very tasty. My only disappointment was the fountain iced tea. A mark of good hospitality in food service is fresh-brewed iced tea.
(4)pittsburgh p.
Only been there one time but the chicken enchiladas were great. When I'm in the mood for Mexican I'm going here or to Mad Mex.
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