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(713) 780-0410
6444 Westheimer Rd
(Winrock Boulevard)
Houston,
TX
77057
29.7378
-95.4973
Neighborhoods: Great Uptown, Westside
Hours:
Mon-Wed 11am-11pm
Thu-Sat 11am-12am
Sun 11am-10pm
Price:
$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Restaurants, Community Organizations
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Dancing, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
What People Are Saying About El Patio Mexican Restaurant
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – When a well-aged waiter mumbles, "hot plate, very hot plate," you've just connected with a half century of the city's Tex-Mex history. While the decor is strictly old-school, in the tradition of red leather booths and bull fighter posters, the original El Patio location doesn't feel tattered or dreary. And the off-the-lobby bar, jokingly called Club No Minors (referring to the legal posting on the door) has been one of southwest Houston's more enduring party spots. – – The Food – Fortunately, there's more than nostalgia to enjoy. A first-rate plate of…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- Happy hour is 4pm to 7pm weeknights and 11am to 7pm weekends and features beer and margarita discounts.
- The Extras:
- The pinata-decked party room can accommodate 100 guests for dinner of private events. Call for booking and catering information.
- Parking:
- When Club No Minors is rocking, parking in the modest strip-center lot can be tough. Be prepared to walk a block or two or get valet service (available Thursday through Saturday evenings).
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 94.11999702453613% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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04/05/12
Bar No Minor
by johnmckee87
If I had to eat in the general dining area with kids, I probably would find another place. On the other hand if I'm looking for knocked out Tex Mex, Mariachi's that light up the room, and patrons that know how to party, I go to the No Minor Bar at El Patio.
Thursday and Friday night are best.
I'm not a big fan of the valet parking since the only parking is in the lot directly in front of the door. I wish management would get rid of the valets. I feel ripped off on that aspect.
When freinds come in from other parts of Texas to visit, they always insist that at least one night we go to the No Minor Bar.
The 2 Mariachi's who play everything from Johnny Cash to Buddy Holly, Elvis, Beatles etc, etc work very hard to make everybody feel welcome and join in the fun. I just wish more people would show some appreciation and tip them.
11/03/11
Best authentic Mexican food in town.
by MDB76
Best authentic Mexican food in town. Order the blue margarita an pass your keys to your friend.!
01/15/11
What an absolute joke of a place
by justme2010
Let me start by saying...I have eaten at many, many restaurants. We eat out at least 4 times a week....and also, I have kids...HOWEVER what my group experienced last night at El Patio will make me NEVER leave the civilized behavior of inside the loop again.
El Patio was over run with out of control 6-10 year olds with no parental control AT ALL. The wanna be Memorial Moms were too busy sucking down margaritas to control their barbie and crayon throwing children. At one point, one of the members of our party...(a Mom too...with our teen age kids there) had to ask two boys not to run and throw things at our table. It was BEYOND ridiculous. I have been to many, many restaurants with a car load of kids, I have never, ever experienced anything like this place.
When we went to leave...the valets in all of their infinite wisdom had tripled parked cars. There were so many cars in that lot, if there had been a fire, a fire truck could not have gotten to the place. We had to walk to our car and wait until all the incoming traffic had moved out of the way....
The only possible way you could enjoy this place is if you are a self absorbed human that enjoys letting your children run wild at other people's expense.
If i cold give it less than one star i would....civilized humans...stay away!!!!!
08/08/09
LOVE IT!!!
by Lindsay0909
Good food, good drinks- BEWARE of the blue margarita...just one takes me down for the night!
- Pros: Been drinking here since I was 16
- Cons: Sam and his band don't play here anymore!
04/05/09
Great place for young professionals
by sand0615
My friends and I go to el patio and we really enjoy the drinks and the food. I have had better margaritas than their infamous 'blue,' but it is certainly still good. once, my friends and i were seated by the door to the patio on a cold night and it made dining very chilly every time a waiter went out ( and i mean within three feet of the door). Our waiter was very nice and just as the main course came out he switched our table. we were incredibly thankful. therefore, overall, this is a great place to dine.
- Pros: good food, fun atmosphere
- Cons: crowded
The Details on El Patio Mexican Restaurant
Place Categories:
- great food
- great place
- best margarita
- great drinks
- nice atmosphere
- great service
- very nice waiter
- difficult foot
- like cheese enchiladas
- always enjoyed experience
- decent bottles
- awesome staff
- reasonable mexican meal
- yummy oh
- not like food taste
- order pitcher
- fantastic tacos
- favorite mexican places
- amazing enchiladas suizas
- yummy girlypink
- best hot sauce
- definitely order chips
- definitely order queso
- like booze
- favorite sissy
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