El Patron Tequileria

4.5

163 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

El Patron Tequileria & Cuisine features true traditional Mexican cuisine and street tacos. Our focus is to provide a clean meal with the best quality ingredients. We source various offerings on our menu from local farms and local butchers. We prepare everything in house and in small portions to increase our quality. Our main event is tequila. With over 130 different types of tequila and mezcal, you have an endless option of cocktails, flights, and sipping tequilas at hand. Elevate your experience and enquire about our private tequila pairing dinners. These dinners showcase true Mexican culinary execution and curated tequila pairings with every bite. El Patron Tequileria is a newfound pioneer in traditional homestyle Mexican kitchen that veers away from your typical midwestern Mexican restaurant. Our property provides a comfortable dining space, elegant bar, lounge, private room and our main highlight, our outdoor rooftop patio and bar that overlooks the Downtown Akron cityscape.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(234) 231-1665
Website
https://www.elpatrontequileria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Monica Valdez
Catering
We do full service catering whether that is in our venue, or off-site. Cater your next party, corporate lunch/dinner, wedding, or whatever your needs might be. Inquire about our food truck as well.
Private party facilities
Host your next private event in our many rooms and spaces. We offer our private tequila room that accommodates 25-30 guests. During the summer, our patio is a venue for all sorts of gatherings like graduations, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and many more. We can custom tailor your event to provide catered in house menu.

Location
54 E Mill St, Akron, OH 44308
Area
Akron
Cross Street
On the corner of Mill & High St. Across from the John S. Knight Center.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Tour of Tequila
US$120.00 per person
Prepaid
27 Dec 2024 only
18:00
Enjoy this tequila tasting experience guided by our owner and tequila connoisseur, Luis Escudero. Dive into a masterclass to learn about the origins and methods of tequila production, and indulge in the meticulous tasting process. This tasting will be paired with some of our house street tacos and appetizers.
Tour of Tequila
US$120.00 per person
Prepaid
25 Apr 2025 only
18:00
Enjoy this tequila tasting experience guided by our owner and tequila connoisseur, Luis Escudero. Dive into a masterclass to learn about the origins and methods of tequila production, and indulge in the meticulous tasting process. This tasting will be paired with some of our house street tacos and appetizers.
Valentines Tour of Tequila
US$120.00 per person
Prepaid
14 Feb 2025 only
18:00
Enjoy this tequila tasting experience guided by our owner and tequila connoisseur, Luis Escudero. Dive into a masterclass to learn about the origins and methods of tequila production, and indulge in the meticulous tasting process. This tasting will be paired with some of our house street tacos and appetizers.

Queso Fundido y Totopos
chorizo + queso rico + cilantro
Guacamole y Totopos
tradicional | agave berry | mango habanero
EsquitesUS$13.00
grilled corn + onion + serrano + cilantro + mayonesa + queso cotija + tajin clásico
EloteUS$8.00
El Trio Flight SmallUS$15.00
pico de gallo + guacamole of choice + queso rico
El Trio Flight LargeUS$25.00
pico de gallo + guacamole of choice + queso rico
Tacos SupremeUS$14.00
three crunchy corn tortillas + chorizo + queso chihuahua + lettuce + tomato + sour cream
Papas Con EloteUS$16.00
crispy potatoes + shaved elote + queso rico + onion + serrano + queso cotija
Papas Con ChorizoUS$16.00
crispy potatoes + queso rico + chorizo + onion + serrano + queso cotija
Arroz con PolloUS$16.00
chicken tinga + rice + queso rico + onion + cilantro
Nachos Del MarUS$28.00
seared garlic shrimp + scallops + chipotle salsa + quesos cotija + totopos
Nachos SupremeUS$18.00
Quesadilla HalfUS$9.00
queso chihuahua + onion + cilantro with a choice of steak/chicken/chorizo
Quesadilla FullUS$17.00
queso chihuahua + onion + cilantro with a choice of steak/chicken/chorizo
Half Cheese QuesdillaUS$8.00
Full Cheese QuesdillaUS$12.00
Enchiladas SuizaUS$17.00

Street Tacos

Taco Chipotle BeefUS$4.00
Chipotle seasoned ground beef garnished with onion, cilantro, and queso chihuahua
Taco Tinga de PolloUS$4.00
Shredded chipotle chicken garnished with onion, and cilantro
Taco Pollo AsadoUS$5.00
marinated charbroiled chicken + salsa verde + onion + cilantro
Taco Carne AsadaUS$5.00
marinated charbroiled steak + onion + cilantro
Taco LenguaUS$5.00
braised local beef tongue + onion + cilantro
Taco BarbacoaUS$7.00
shredded lamb + habanero-onion relish + cilantro
Taco Al PastorUS$5.00
achiote-marinated charbroiled pork belly + pineapple + onion + cilantro
Taco BirriaUS$6.00
tijuana-style beef brisket + cilantro + onion
Quesa BirriaUS$6.50
tijuana-style beef brisket + cilantro + onion + quesa
Taco ChorizoUS$4.00
traditional mexican pork sausage + queso cotija + onion + cilantro
Taco CarnitasUS$5.00
braised pork shoulder + red chili tomatillo salsa + onion + cilantro
Taco CamaronesUS$6.00
seared garlic shrimp + pico de gallo + chipotle crema + cotija
Taco PescadoUS$6.00
lightly seasoned mahi mahi + avocado + salsa macha + crispy shallots + cilantro.
Taco LangostaUS$9.00
poached lobster + cilantro + onion + red chile crema + chicharron + avocado + cotija
Taco SalmonUS$8.00
Taco CangrejoUS$7.00
Panko crusted crab garnished with serrano pasote salsa, mango pico de gallo, micro greens, and queso cotija
Taco CalabazaUS$5.00
grilled zucchini + mushrooms + habanero-onion relish + salsa macha + cilantro
Taco EloteUS$5.00
grilled corn + peppers + onion + queso cotija + cilantro crema + salsa macha
Taco NopalUS$5.00
grilled cactus paddle + pico de gallo + queso cotija
Taco ColiflorUS$5.00
Taco Papa con ChorizoUS$5.00

Burritos

Served with a side of rice & escabeche

Burrito VeggieUS$14.00
black beans + rice + squash + mushrooms + peppers + tomatoes + onions + salsa verde + cilantro
Burrito El MonterreyUS$14.00
Burrito Papa Con ChorizoUS$15.00
crispy potatoes + chorizo + salsa verde + sour cream + queso chihuahua
Burrito Pollo al CarbonUS$15.00
charbroiled chicken + black beans + rice + pico + queso chihuahua
Burrito Carne AsadaUS$17.00
marinated charbroiled steak + black beans + rice + pico + queso chihuahua
Burrito BarbacoaUS$18.00
shredded mesquite-smoked lamb + pico de gallo + rice + queso chihuahua + salsa verde
Burrito CamaronesUS$18.00
seared garlic shrimp + peppers + onions + black beans + rice + queso chihuahua
Burrito CaliforniaUS$18.00

Fajitas

Served with a side of rice, beans & corn tortillas

Fajita Pollo AsadoUS$19.00
grilled chicken + peppers + tomatoes + onions + cotija + cilantro
Fajitas Carne AsadaUS$24.00
grilled steak + zucchini + mushrooms + peppers + tomatoes + onions + cotija + cilantro
Fajitas ComboUS$26.00
pick two chicken/steak/shrimp + peppers + tomatoes + onions + cotija + cilantro
Fajitas BarbacoaUS$28.00
shredded lamb + peppers + tomatoes + onions + queso cotija + cilantro
Fajitas Tequila ShrimpUS$28.00
seared garlic shrimp + peppers + tomatoes + onions + silver tequila + cilantro
Fajitas Del MarUS$36.00

A La Carta

Small ConsommeUS$3.00
Large ConsommeUS$6.00
Small Mexican RiceUS$3.00
Large Mexican RiceUS$6.00
Small Pinto BeansUS$3.00
Large Pinto BeansUS$6.00
Small Black BeansUS$3.00
Large Black BeansUS$6.00
Small FriesUS$5.00
Large FriesUS$8.00
Small Queso RicoUS$6.00
Large Queso RicoUS$13.00
Small Guacamole TradicionalUS$6.00
Small Mango Habanero GuacamoleUS$6.50
Small Agave Berry GuacamoleUS$6.50
Large Guacamole TradicionalUS$13.00
Large Mango Habanero GuacamoleUS$13.00
Large Agave Berry GuacamoleUS$13.00
Small EscabecheUS$4.00
Large EscabecheUS$8.00
Small Salsa de CasaUS$3.00
Large Salsa de CasaUS$6.00
Avocado SaladUS$6.00
Jicama SaladUS$8.00
Nopal SaladUS$8.00
Microgreens SaladUS$9.00

Postres

Monica's FlanUS$6.00
Choco TacoUS$8.00
Cinnamon ChurrosUS$10.00

What 163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Akron
Healthy
Akron
Hot spot
Akron
Neighbourhood gem
Akron
Great for outdoor dining
Akron
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Patron Tequileria offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about its rooftop patio, "beautiful" ambiance, and a wide selection of tequila. While some experienced delays, the delicious tacos and flavorful dishes make it "worth the trip." Ideal for date nights and special occasions.

163 Reviews

A
Aimee
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was phenomenal! I would say the prices were $2-$3 higher than I expected, but the food was worth it.
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Cindy
VIP
Cleveland
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was fabulous! Drinks excellent. Felt bad for server (tipped very well) but he was way overworked…
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Amanda
Louisville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I’m sad to say this place was awful. I haven’t dined here since it was Nuevo and it was huge disappointment. Food and service were less than appetizing. It’s such a beautiful space and has so much potential.
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Lisa
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had great service and enjoyed happy hour pricing for delicious queso, guac, and margaritas. Two of us had burritos that were excellent, and two had chicken quesadillas that were also very good. The half quesadilla was filling and plenty for dinner. We’ll be back!
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Jennifer
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, our food was great. Service was good and the food came out so quick!
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Dale
VIP
Cleveland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time visitors, we depended upon the server for suggestions. The salsa and guacamole was fantastic. They have a variety of margarettas and palomas. We tried on of each - and truthfully did not like the paloma. Never having one before - it could have been us. The tacos were wonderful - and the frajita was seasoned perfectly. We will definitely be back.
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Adam
Cincinnati
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with authentic food and good prices! Highly recommend!
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Scott
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tacos were terrific! Tried 6 different and all were great! Server was very friendly and helpful as well. Was amazed how fast the food came to table, granted it was not overly busy, but came out super fast! The open parking deck next door made it super convenient as well! Will definitely return!
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David
VIP
Cleveland
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, would recommend this restaurant to everyone.
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Edward
VIP
Cleveland
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The overall experience was very good due to the food and drinks. The server was inattentive to our table. She had to be motioned to after walking by the table a few times without checking if anything was needed. There was also a very large group that were at times loud and disruptive to the entire restaurant. This will not stop us from returning since the food is so good.
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FAQs

El Patron Tequileria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (234) 231-1665.

El Patron Tequileria is rated 4.5 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

54 E Mill St, Akron, OH 44308

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
On the corner of Mill & High St. Across from the John S. Knight Center.
Area
Akron
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Monica Valdez
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.elpatrontequileria.com/
Phone number
(234) 231-1665
Catering
We do full service catering whether that is in our venue, or off-site. Cater your next party, corporate lunch/dinner, wedding, or whatever your needs might be. Inquire about our food truck as well.
Private party facilities
Host your next private event in our many rooms and spaces. We offer our private tequila room that accommodates 25-30 guests. During the summer, our patio is a venue for all sorts of gatherings like graduations, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and many more. We can custom tailor your event to provide catered in house menu.

El Patron Tequileria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Tour of Tequila

Tour of Tequila

Valentines Tour of Tequila

Botanas

Queso Fundido y Totopos

Guacamole y Totopos

EsquitesUS$13.00

EloteUS$8.00

El Trio Flight SmallUS$15.00

El Trio Flight LargeUS$25.00

Tacos SupremeUS$14.00

Papas Con EloteUS$16.00

Papas Con ChorizoUS$16.00

Arroz con PolloUS$16.00

Nachos Del MarUS$28.00

Nachos SupremeUS$18.00

Quesadilla HalfUS$9.00

Quesadilla FullUS$17.00

Half Cheese QuesdillaUS$8.00

Full Cheese QuesdillaUS$12.00

Enchiladas SuizaUS$17.00

Street Tacos

Taco Chipotle BeefUS$4.00

Taco Tinga de PolloUS$4.00

Taco Pollo AsadoUS$5.00

Taco Carne AsadaUS$5.00

Taco LenguaUS$5.00

Taco BarbacoaUS$7.00

Taco Al PastorUS$5.00

Taco BirriaUS$6.00

Quesa BirriaUS$6.50

Taco ChorizoUS$4.00

Taco CarnitasUS$5.00

Taco CamaronesUS$6.00

Taco PescadoUS$6.00

Taco LangostaUS$9.00

Taco SalmonUS$8.00

Taco CangrejoUS$7.00

Taco CalabazaUS$5.00

Taco EloteUS$5.00

Taco NopalUS$5.00

Taco ColiflorUS$5.00

Taco Papa con ChorizoUS$5.00

Burritos

Burrito VeggieUS$14.00

Burrito El MonterreyUS$14.00

Burrito Papa Con ChorizoUS$15.00

Burrito Pollo al CarbonUS$15.00

Burrito Carne AsadaUS$17.00

Burrito BarbacoaUS$18.00

Burrito CamaronesUS$18.00

Burrito CaliforniaUS$18.00

Fajitas

Fajita Pollo AsadoUS$19.00

Fajitas Carne AsadaUS$24.00

Fajitas ComboUS$26.00

Fajitas BarbacoaUS$28.00

Fajitas Tequila ShrimpUS$28.00

Fajitas Del MarUS$36.00

A La Carta

Small ConsommeUS$3.00

Large ConsommeUS$6.00

Small Mexican RiceUS$3.00

Large Mexican RiceUS$6.00

Small Pinto BeansUS$3.00

Large Pinto BeansUS$6.00

Small Black BeansUS$3.00

Large Black BeansUS$6.00

Small FriesUS$5.00

Large FriesUS$8.00

Small Queso RicoUS$6.00

Large Queso RicoUS$13.00

Small Guacamole TradicionalUS$6.00

Small Mango Habanero GuacamoleUS$6.50

Small Agave Berry GuacamoleUS$6.50