El Patio is fantastic. The service is fantastic, your drink will never get below half full. The food is hot, flavorful, and the salsa is fresh and amazing. It's damn good Mexican food.

Nice atmosphere. Very good wait staff. Good salsa.
Slightly above average mexican food. Would return, but not the best Mexican I have ever had.

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I've visited the Waterford and Farm Hills locations on several occasions, often times trying to convert my friends to EL Patio from whatever local mexican fare they like, and I LOVE the place. The service is fast and friendly, very attentive. The food comes out quick and hot. My favorites are the Chicken taco salad, nacho supreme and queso ...

As the pastor of a church in the area (a Baptist church with folks that really know how to eat) we often go out after church for food and fellowship. We frequent many of the local eateries for variety and fairness to the community. Last night we went to El Patio, my personal favorite. What a pleasure. Always great food but more ...

A friend of mine used to eat at El Patio at least once a week and encouraged his friends and family to patronize the restaurant, until he was very rudely told he was not allowed any more than 3 refills on his Pepsi (even though he had only 1 refill). This was an extremely poor business decision on the part of the manager - my friend, his family and ...

I love this place. It is by far the best around. The wait staff is always pleasant, accommodating and respectful. There are at least 20 Mexican restaurants between my home and El Patio, but nothing compares. Two very enthusiastic thumbs way up!!!

My wife & I (as well as my employees &, quite often, clients) have eaten here at least weekly since they opened. This intimate eatery is undoubtedly the best managed restaurant we have ever consistenly frequented. The entire Mexican staff is totally in tune with the diner's needs & wishes. It is not possible to finish your drink - it will be ...

First time here. Very prompt and friendly service. Food was excellent. Basket of chips never got empty. Same with my glass of pop. Prompt, friendly and attentive wait staff watched out for all customers not just the tables they were waiting. Will definitely be back.

If you want authentic Mexican food, El Patio is the way to go! It is not the Americanized Tex-Mex the chains carry. The chips and salsa are always fresh, and everything is delicious.
There are a few other local Mexican restaurants, but this is by far my favorite. Everyone that has gone on my recommedation has been satisfied!
BTW, try the chori queso with your chips. It's melted cheese and mexican sausage.