El Patio Mexican Restaurant

(713) 780-0410

6444 Westheimer Rd (Winrock Boulevard)
Houston, TX 77057 29.7378 -95.4973

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Neighborhoods: Great Uptown, Westside

ELPATIO.COM

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:

Mexican

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).
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Not only does it have great drinks but the food is tasty and the atmosphere is nothing short of wild and crazy!
  2. The atmosphere is fun and the blue margarita.
  3. Wonderful atmosphere.
  4. Nice atmosphere.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Not only does it have great drinks but the food is tasty and the atmosphere is nothing short of wild and crazy!
  2. Good food, good drinks- BEWARE of the blue margarita.
  3. Great food and drinks
  4. My friends and I go to el patio and we really enjoy the drinks and the food.
food quality
94.11999702453613% positive
  1. think I've eaten at El Patio three times now and I still have yet to determine whether I like the food or not.
  2. The dip was a tad average, but the tacos were fantastic; not a massive portion, but the flavor was out of this world.
  3. The ONLY criticism I would have is that the best hot sauce they could offer was Tabasco!
  4. You don't really remember what the food taste like.
  5. The food is great, too.
  6. .. the food is most wonderful too
  7. Other than that the food is pretty good =)
  8. Whether it was for a reasonable mexican meal, or for there famous margarita's, or both it's been rememberable!
  9. The blue margaritas are delicious.
  10. Great food and drinks
  11. Our food is always fresh and fast.
  12. The food was fresh and delicious.
  13. The food's awesome, happy hour's even better.
  14. called the Sissy Margarita (its girly-pink and OH so yummy!)
  15. Good food, good drinks- BEWARE of the blue margarita.
  16. Not only does it have great drinks but the food is tasty and the atmosphere is nothing short of wild and crazy!
  17. My friends and I go to el patio and we really enjoy the drinks and the food.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The enchiladas suizas are amazing, as are any of the other enchilada choices.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. therefore, overall, this is a great place to dine.
  2. great place for "people watching" and seeing drunk people do some interesting things once they get on the chairs.
  3. This is a great place to go before going out but that's about it.
  4. great place to meet up with friends, have birthday parties, or just enjoy a night out.
  5. Club No MINOR is a great place to let loose and dance on the tables while the marriachi band plays " The roof is on fire
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. But everything was superb and I will be back!
service
100.0% positive
  1. great place for "people watching" and seeing drunk people do some interesting things once they get on the chairs.
  2. Great service, too, with my waiter and what appeared to be the manager, offering me a hand shake on my way out the door, headed to a cab, which they ordered for me.
  3. The staff is awesome and they work so hard to please the customers.
  4. Our waiter was very nice and just as the main course came out he switched our table.
  5. Mainly the 'Club No Minors' is where I've been and the service is the best and the margaritas are to die for!
  6. Good service and friendly waiters.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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.!

1 Star Rating: Poor

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!!!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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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