El Patron Downtown Riverside

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3204 Mission Inn Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
We are dedicated to delivering top-notch service while bringing the essence of Mexico with our delicious cuisine and festive atmosphere. Our vibrant restaurant and distinctive tequila bar reside in a historical Union Pacific Railroad Depot that was built in 1904. Currently, under new ownership, Shawna Rider brings over 35 years of knowledge and experience in the restaurant industry. Her vision for El Patrón is to deliver the best authentic Mexican cuisine along with amazing guest service. With all these elements combined, El Patrón Downtown Riverside will certainly be above the rest. Using only the freshest ingredients and scratch-made Mexican recipes, our new master Chef Juan Carlos has taken El Patrón’s menu to a new and enhanced level. Along with our exquisite cuisine, our newly upgraded tequila bar features some of the finest and most popular selections of tequila which will make your experience at El Patrón Downtown Riverside an unforgettable one.

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4.0961 reviews
David M.
8/3/2025

We come here almost every time i pick up or drop off my daughter at UCR. The food and atmosphere are fantastic, although the service can vary from "ok" to "very good"depending on who you get. This...

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Heber P.
6/28/2025

Came in for a beer before my shift. I was hungry so I ordered some buffalo wings.. Service was quick and friendly, but inside was really hot . It felt like there was no AC going through which I'm...

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Erica R.
6/15/2025

$92 for a chorizo plate, menudo, and 3 drinks--not worth it. Waited over an hour, food came out cold. Menudo wasn't worth the $20 Place wasn't even full--can't imagine it on a busy day. Drinks...

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Alfonso F.
6/5/2025

We decided to celebrate my son's graduation at his favorite restaurant, El Patron. The food? Delicious. The service? Fantastic. The bill? A certified heart attack. For eight people, the total was...

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Bonnie S.
2/4/2025

Service was the best part of our visit here. Ambiance is weird. Layout and decor is a little strange and cluttered. Most of the food was pretty awful. The menudo was good but the taco and burrito...

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