07/12/09

We dont want your service

by bigshaq

My wife and i went for the happy hour which was advertised on Sunday from 11-6:30 on the net and they would not honor the advertisment. I called back to speak with a manager because i thought that maybe we had looked at the web-site wrong, but upon confirmation we had not. When i asked them about it they told me that i was wrong had must coul'nt read and then slammed the phone in my face with no apologies. i will certainly never return. In times like these i can certainly find a better place to spend my hard-earned money

• Pros: great drink
• Cons: terrible service very rude.

01/23/09

Nothing to write home about

by howdyhouston

I heard that they had really good margaritas, well, I think what they mean, are strong margaritas. I think they are made with everclear or soemthing, b/c it was TOO strong to drink like a margarita, and didn't taste like any margarita I've ever had before.

The food was not good and very expensive. I think the reason they keep selling food is b/c people are too drunk off thier margaritas to notice that taste. It is over priced, but it is a good social scene.

• Pros: Fun social setting
• Cons: Price

01/14/09

Once was good, but now like all the others

by jenalia

This used to be a place that we went to all the time. The food was great and the prices were good for the area. Their margarita's were excellent. I would bring people from out of town here and suggest to others that this should be the place that we meet at. After a while their margarita's changed (I should mention that this was in '07) and I made a comment to the manager about it. He told me that your tastes change with the season and that is why it didn't taste the same. Well, we've been there plenty times since then throughout the year and they have not gotten any better, even with ordering a better grade tequila. The food prices have gone up considerably since then as well. The food is still good, but I can't justify the price for it. When a single fajita taco (which has gone down in size and up in price) costs over $7 for something you can get elsewhere for under $2, then it's hard to justify going. We live close by so we walk which is really nice, but you have to eat there at the beginning of the week as the rest of the week can get crowded and loud (although lively for a group when they have their mariachi's playing, if that is what you are looking for). This used to be a weekly regular and now has turned into once a month or every other month.

• Pros: Good food
• Cons: Loud, Overpriced

12/19/08

Worst margarita's ever

by scota

I just wanted to say that a friend and I went here for lunch today. The service could have been better... the food was ok, but the margarita's were AWFUL! Worst margaritas i've ever had and we paid almos $11 for the "famous blue" margaritas! We tried the regulars, sent them back and were given the blue ones... terrible terrible terrible!

Don't waste your $$ go to Adobe, Ninfas, Canyon Cafe... anywhere besides here!

• Pros: close to downtown
• Cons: everything else... mainly really awful margaritas!

12/11/08

Hot dishes!!

by Craving2470

The waitstaff was very nice to point out their best sellers as their recomendations. Thank goodness she did that, the enchaladas were off the hook! The margarita was pricey though...

• Pros: Great service & delic. food

10/12/08

Huge Disappointment

by namzy

My friend's sister was visiting from out of town and really wanted to try some good Texan margaritas. I'd never been to El Patio before but my friend had heard that they have good margaritas so we headed there right before hitting up Red Door. I have to say I was extremely disappointed. For one, they were pre-mixed rather than made fresh, they were served in tiny plastic (yes, PLASTIC) cups, and extremely watered down. I can't remember what i paid but it was definitely around $7.00 or more. I used to run a restaurant, so I know a fair bit about alcohol, and that was definitely the worst margarita I have ever had, especially for a place that claims to specialize in them. The food was pretty decent and it's a good place to go on a Friday night with friends, but I definitely DO NOT recommend the margaritas.

• Pros: atmosphere, setting
• Cons: overpriced and watered down Margaritas

07/18/08

Nice midtown mexi-raunt

by coog78

Food is good, margaritas are good. At par with the Houston average, nothing special here. But.... if you're young and fun, you'll love the atmosphere here. Total party all weekend and even many weekday nights. Great place for happy hours or to meet with some friends for drinks. And when you finish, walk next door to the Tipsy Clover for some pub fun or Red Door for some body thumpin' dancing. I am a Montrose resident to the core, but have to say El Patio has done a splendid job in Midtown. Kudos!

• Pros: Party atmosphere, maragritas, food
• Cons: not the place if you want a laidback night

07/09/08

Great place to start your long night

by acoulsonwright

Let's be honest. The food is OK but that's not why you go here. You go here because the blue margaritas, though not cheap, are one of the strongest drinks in town. One of the best places in town to start your long night.

• Pros: Blue margs
• Cons: decisions you make after the blue margs

07/07/08

Great Blue Ritas!

by parteegurl

Fun place to go with a group. The food is good, the service is good, and you must try the Blue Ritas! Warning...... they are reeealy good!

07/05/08

lousy service, full of themselves

by abogadodave

We have always been welcome at Sunday brunch when the place is empty. Showed up at 7 pm on Thursday. The parties ahead of us and behind us were sat, the hostess sneared when she saw us (two adults, two kids). She said she did not know when she could get us in, despite empty tables. Glad they have so much business, I will not return and will continue to tell at least 200 people.

• Pros: mandatory valet
• Cons: service and value