El Patio
An Austin Tex Mex Favorite
Since 1954
Since 1954
An Austin Original
El Patio Restaurant maintains a long tradition started by Paul C. Joseph in 1954 who was one of Austin’s early pioneers in the Mexican food business. His policy “merely to serve the best” is carried on today by his wife, Maryann and their children, David, Roseann, and Renee and their staff who have worked at El Patio for over 25 years.
Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.
100% Fresh Daily
Fresh Ingredients
At El Patio in Austin we take pride in the quality of our service and the quality of our ingredients. Nothing is frozen and every dish we serve is made fresh right at the time of your order. Whether is it one of our tasty appetizers or your favorite entrée, you will taste the difference only the best ingredients make in all of our dishes. It is this pride we take in our service and menu selection along with our commitment to quality that has made El Patio Austin’s favorite Tex-Mex restaurant for many years.
We use only 90/10 taco meat and freshly diced chicken meat cooked each day and topped with Land O Lakes cheese. Our taco shells are made right here in house, and our flour tortillas and crispy chips are made specially for us by local vendors right here in Austin. One of our most popular specialties are our hand rolled enchiladas. They are mouthwatering and hand rolled for you at each order just like your abuela used to make.
Pair your appetizers and entrée with one of our ice cold lime, mango, or strawberry margaritas. We also have a fine selection of American and Mexican beers. You can also choose from our selection of wines to compliment your meal. We also have a variety of soft drinks you can choose from and our homemade coconut praline is not to be missed for dessert. El Patio hasn’t forgotten about our little diners. We have a children’s menu for our guests 10 and under.
No matter what you’re craving off of our Tex-Mex menu, you can be sure that each ingredient has been carefully selected and is the freshest available. We don’t use off brands and take pride in serving only the highest quality food and beverages to you, our loyal customers. Our motto of “only the best” truly is reflected in the tasty food and fast friendly service you will experience at your next visit to El Patio in Austin.
Read Our Reviews
Big E
13:48 18 Aug 19
This place will be missed
R Laurel
22:20 16 Aug 19
Hate to see you go...
Sabrina Woods
16:36 16 Aug 19
David Torres
18:16 14 Aug 19
Kristopher Kloc
19:52 10 Aug 19
El Patio was just a wonderful place. I am thankful for the 31 years of dining I had there. I will miss the Joseph family and going there. Here's to new chapters and new beginnings. Happiness and prosperity to all.
Ryan Britton
18:24 10 Aug 19
Sad to see this awesome restaurant closing after having gone a few times a year my entire life.
Jonathan Berry
01:43 10 Aug 19
DFL Plays
01:23 10 Aug 19
So Long!
Stephen Miller
20:02 09 Aug 19
I'm so sad to see them go. They were family with the best Tex Mex food. I'll miss you all.
Erik Stearns
23:12 08 Aug 19
Good food, great service and Adios amigos. They are closing and on to new adventures. Thank you!
Mj Garza
22:45 08 Aug 19
Was what I had always experienced for the past 20 something years. I am sad they are closing but their place in Austin history is established.
jim parkhurst
21:43 08 Aug 19
Jayplaysgames
21:14 08 Aug 19
my familt has dined with them since the beginning.you will be missed
Dav Mc
16:01 08 Aug 19
I will miss El Patio and the entire El Patio family who have been serving amazingly awesome homegrown Tex-Mex. After many years of living in Houston as a kid where my Dad found a great Tex-Mex restaurant where the chef's food was just like this. When I went to El Patio after my Dad passed, I could not believe who I felt like my folks where sitting right across to me and we were enjoying consistently prepared Tex-Mex as it should be. Cold plate with taco shell, chili con queso and avocado salad... THEN THE HOT PLATE with the melt in your mouth enchiladas with rice and beans. Oh, did I mention the chips, salsa and queso??? Well, those items are just the best. Completed meal with praline. IT does NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS! Again, why for me, El Patio will be very sorely missed. I wish all the family of El Patio great journeys and newfound places to spread the delishishness... Tex-Mex style! <3 <3
Kelley Colleen
15:23 08 Aug 19
Terrell Hatch
14:56 08 Aug 19
I flew in from Vegas to eat here before they closed their doors. My grandparents ate here when my dad and uncles were at UT, I grew up eating here. It's the best family restaurant and it's heartbreaking that it's closing.
Leigh R.
04:30 08 Aug 19
Simren
18:58 07 Aug 19
It was absolutely delicious. Due to their closing we had a long wait but so worth it. Sorry they are closing but we all deserve a time for other enjoyments. Best wishes.
Rita Pena
05:40 07 Aug 19
I will miss this place. They are wonderful.
Ariel Ximenes
00:52 07 Aug 19
I will miss this place. I can't believe that this TexMex food is something that I have grown to like. This quirky Austin establishment has a 'cheese sauce' added to most dishes and normally I would hate that. The salsa is homemade and awesome(I ask for extra and pour it all over my food)! They have an amazing staff who always make the experience greater(specifically Manny but they are all good). I almost always ordered the David special (two tacos and two enchiladas). Their beans and salsa are the highlights but somehow this mixture of crispy taco shells (again homemade) and TexMex enchiladas smothered in beans and 'cheese sauce' works great together. El Patio will be missed.
Jared Story
10:43 05 Aug 19
Katey Arrington
01:53 05 Aug 19
Austin X
04:02 04 Aug 19
Adam Sims
00:54 04 Aug 19
Diane King
23:28 03 Aug 19
So going to miss a place that I have been coming to for 40 years ...my parents even longer !!
Rachel Lord
00:39 03 Aug 19
Wanda Floyd
09:54 02 Aug 19
This was my family's favorite place on Guadalupe. The Joseph's are a wonderful family and I wish them the best in their next adventure!
Blair Murski
02:28 02 Aug 19
GREAT FOOD THANK FOR ALL THE YEARS WILL BE MISSED
Frank Mendoza
00:33 02 Aug 19
Noooooooo!!!!! How can we live without your enchiladas and tacos? We courted there once a week and over 1,000 times since! No one compares to your divine Tex Mex. You have been friends since 1976. We will no longer have a place to call our own, nothing to lure us back to our home city. David, can I get your enchilada sauce recipe? No one else holds a chance against yours.Al and Belinda
Belinda Jones
23:35 01 Aug 19
Always great!
billy winscher
09:31 01 Aug 19
Nothing but great memories and I will love and miss all of you. My mother introduced me to this place as a child and Its been a staple since.. nothing extra fancy just good ol tex-mex food that been perfecting on keeping it classic and providing family love and nothing like the hipster wave going on everywhere else today that is rapidly changing Austin into something it's not. Yall will be missed!!!
james garcia
17:47 31 Jul 19
So sad to hear they're closing this is an Austin tradition all we have left this mess around till we've already lost El Gallo I wish you'd sell the recipes and Let It Go On. They sure can work onions and cheese delicious.
Jon Hernandez
04:36 31 Jul 19
Karen Preece
23:49 30 Jul 19
Chris M
20:53 30 Jul 19
A Google User
20:47 30 Jul 19
The staff is very friendly.I would highly recommend this restaurant.I love this restaurant.They have really good Mexican food.The service is great.I go here a lot of times with family and friends.
Alexa Sandford
10:42 29 Jul 19
Really good but it is closing on Aug 9
Matthew Frels
17:57 28 Jul 19
Very good service, sad its closing though😫😫😫
Ovan Arnold III
23:12 27 Jul 19
Billy Nichols
02:16 27 Jul 19
One last trip before she's gone.
Jeremy Spillar
20:39 26 Jul 19
So sad it is closing!
Brandy Wiesner
00:00 26 Jul 19
Juanita Jackson
15:46 25 Jul 19
Renetta McCall
23:38 24 Jul 19
I started going to El Patio as a student in 1977. It was comfort food for my friends and me. Since graduating, I have always made it a point to stop by whenever I can when in town. I took my son and his roommate there for lunch their first week as UT freshmen. The food will be missed, the Joseph family and the atmosphere they created will be sorely missed by so many.
Bob DuPriest
19:32 24 Jul 19
I've gone to El Patio's since I was little. I was sad to find out they are closing however I will have so many great memories of the staff and of course my delicious chicken enchiladas, rice and beans!!
Jionne Harnsberry
14:13 24 Jul 19
Had to go one last time before they close for good
Catherine Varela
01:03 24 Jul 19
Sebastian Anaya
18:02 23 Jul 19
Best beef texmex enchiladas.
Marc Briggs
14:59 20 Jul 19
Jill Jane
02:28 19 Jul 19
Neal Combies
03:20 18 Jul 19
Modesto Abrego
21:52 17 Jul 19
We went to El Patio when I visited my Grandmother. I've been going there since I was a child and it's always so good. Food is authentic and the staff are on point. Super well run and delicious.
Megan Womack
16:20 15 Jul 19
Place is always on point. Great food, great wait staff.
Sue Robledo
14:59 14 Jul 19
Great food.
Lisa F
14:35 14 Jul 19
R Jefferies
21:01 13 Jul 19
Good
Joneth Wyatt
20:15 12 Jul 19
Kathy Chapman
01:02 12 Jul 19
Adrian Harlet
00:27 12 Jul 19
Debbie Bellinger
16:54 11 Jul 19
This is a favorite of mine my family has been going here for years🥰 Tacos 🤤
Donna Cruz
12:18 10 Jul 19
Cedric Drewy
18:18 09 Jul 19
brenda guerrero
18:00 09 Jul 19
This is my favorite place for Mexican food.Food is consistently good --and hot!Love the sherbet for completing the meal. Prices are reasonable. Family atmosphere.
Betty Hammett
05:30 03 Jul 19
Zakary Keith
03:18 28 Jun 19
Sondra Lowery
00:36 28 Jun 19
It was delicious
Gilbert Ramos Jr.
21:55 27 Jun 19
Great food good price lots of flavor very nice and friendly staf
Isaac Villarreal
23:47 19 Jun 19
The chips and salsa are amazing..... food was very good
John Cordova
23:42 19 Jun 19
Dan Summerlin
22:26 18 Jun 19
Great margaritas and enchiladas. Really great staff.
Kyle H
15:45 18 Jun 19
Great food. Best in Austin
matt cook
03:09 16 Jun 19
Chartha Dunlap
22:24 15 Jun 19
The best chlupas. It been around 16 years since I had some this good! I would recommend it to anyone. Can't wait to come back.😋
Emeteria Farias
01:40 13 Jun 19
Food pretty good, the home made crispy taco shells were the best I have ever had. Service staff have been ther forever, one server said he had been there 30 years. We had a big group so had to wait for a table but everyone enjoyed their food. Apparently El Patio has an almost cult like following of die hard seniors.
Malcolm Leslie
04:30 12 Jun 19
Justin Anderson
02:47 10 Jun 19
Great puffy tacos!..love it,!!
Norma Gonzales
01:47 09 Jun 19
Best Tex-Mex in Austin for 65 years. Genuine food and family
Kid Larrimer
23:58 08 Jun 19
Kathryn Wnek
06:20 08 Jun 19
Great as usual.
Gloria Wuthrich
21:50 07 Jun 19
Amazing, the people who served us were wonderful and friendly
Mikayla Nash
20:53 05 Jun 19
Been going here almost 40 years. Best Enchiladas in town
Keith KIA
18:33 05 Jun 19
Terry Brumley
11:49 02 Jun 19
The beef enchiladas is great 👌
Lavonne Williams
22:41 01 Jun 19
Good fast service, very good tasting food, very professional great cooks, great servers, great friendly staff that treat you like family. Most of all owned by one of Austin's beautiful well known Family for many, many years. So if you're in the mood for good Mexican food and good Margarita's, El Patio Mexican Restaurant on Guadalupe and 30th street is the place to go. Paul
Paul Limon
01:54 31 May 19
María Tavera
12:13 30 May 19
Very tasty!
Betsy Williams
21:21 25 May 19
Great as alwaus
Shemeka Keith
03:13 25 May 19
Veronica Garza
22:03 24 May 19
Classic Tex-Mex at its finest!
Matthew Arthur
15:13 24 May 19
Amazing staff and food. This will always be one of my faves!
Sandy Perez
22:36 23 May 19
Philip Pool
18:38 22 May 19
This place rocks. I love the atmosphere. This is the place to go if you want an Old-Austin experience and the best Tex Mex in town. Prices are reasonable too.
James Longmire
22:26 21 May 19
Yummy, yummy!
Mona Rod
23:45 18 May 19
Mary Caroline Pickryl
21:26 16 May 19
Loved the food!
Krista Clark
23:14 12 May 19
Martha Ivy
20:45 11 May 19
Jackie Johnson
16:39 10 May 19
Such a classic tex mex joint. Impeccable service and very solid food. Family owned for 60+ years!
JD Johns
12:41 06 May 19
Food was very good and came out quickly.
Judy Castillo
00:54 05 May 19
Karen Hardin
19:07 04 May 19
Mike Jekel
14:07 03 May 19
Garland Bolden
19:05 01 May 19
Eric Barrera
08:06 29 Apr 19
My favorite Mexican restaurant! I have been coming here for 30 years and remember when their father worked there. The family that owns this business are very special people and will make you feel at home. Tex-Mex.
Charlene Bannister
16:46 26 Apr 19
michelle son
21:22 25 Apr 19
Amazing! If you're nearby you have to try it, if you're not, you should get nearby!
Bryce Hollett
08:13 25 Apr 19
Kenny Keopke
04:55 25 Apr 19
Chris Taylor
22:32 24 Apr 19
Jennifer Woods
23:41 22 Apr 19
"Eat like a local". That was the advice my friend who grew up in Austin gave me. My wife and I had dinner here and it was awesome. Very friendly owners and great food. If you come to Austin do not miss El Patio
Jonathan Murphy
14:32 22 Apr 19
My favorite location for Mexican food. I wanted to post a food pic but it looked so good I couldn't stop. Like a restaurant in Washington I loved.
Brody Reynolds
00:55 21 Apr 19
Nice scene for Mexican food. Filled me up in no time. I will be back with my relatives. It has a great feel to it.
Larry Edwards
14:35 20 Apr 19
The food and the service is very good and I will recommend this restaurant to my friends
Ellis Thompson
11:23 18 Apr 19
Kyle Valcourt
01:35 17 Apr 19
Very family friendly. They treat you well.
Michele Buford
20:11 14 Apr 19
Love everything about this place!
Nana Frennesson
18:50 12 Apr 19
I have been going here since I was a kid. Awesome place, awesome staff
j elkins
04:56 11 Apr 19
Charles Offor
21:48 09 Apr 19
It was great especially the drinks
tisha williams
19:08 09 Apr 19
R Norwood
11:56 09 Apr 19
Great food. Excellent service.
Katherine Bruder
00:39 07 Apr 19
Paul Procell
18:50 05 Apr 19
Good simple food , nothing fancy. Neighborhood restaurant.
Len Goldkind
14:36 05 Apr 19
Fast service, friendly servers
Glenn Adams
02:20 03 Apr 19
Service and food very very good
Bill Smith
00:50 03 Apr 19
Excellent as always 👍 in food tastes and service
John Cascio
17:31 29 Mar 19
Living in Austin back in the late 90's I used to frequent this place a lot. My future ex-wife lived near by and so I spent many a lunch here waiting for her to get out of class. Built like a classic diner(its been there for 65 years so it kinda is)....El Patio has character for days. Family run since the beginning the staff is friendly and the food is great! Be prepared to be taken back to the days of TV dinners cause that is exactly what it reminds me of and I love it. It's Tex Mex at its simplest form.Tostadas smothered in cheese or guacamole...simple tacos...and blazing hot enchiladas straight from the oven. It's perfectly simple and affordable so give it a shot if your in the area. Though nostalgia probably plays a role back to my college days...it is still a winner today IMO.
Scott Deluke
12:36 29 Mar 19
Jeffrey DeMario
02:15 29 Mar 19
Family owned since 1954 and a great family at that.
Terrisia Schier
00:11 28 Mar 19
This place is awesome. I've been going to El patio for year's. The tostada/taco shell is killer. Never a disappointment when you go here.
c b
00:57 27 Mar 19
Love this place drop by every time I'm close to eat. Been there forever family owned great food.
Glenda Bone
13:11 26 Mar 19
Soooo good!
Angela Cortez
02:34 26 Mar 19
Amazing
Liz Mendez
17:11 23 Mar 19
Alicia Alvarado
14:34 23 Mar 19
Virtually unchanged since 1954, Tex-Mex the way it was when Lebanese immigrants brought their food to Mexico at the turn of the 20th century and then on into the US. Fantastic.
Michael Fickel
00:44 22 Mar 19
Jeff Weisbaker
00:43 21 Mar 19
Quaint little spot in Austin good food friendly service would recommend
Theresa Espin
18:40 16 Mar 19
Cat lady
14:28 10 Mar 19
Loved it. Best chips and hot sauce in town.
Barry F
04:06 07 Mar 19
Classic Mexican food. Visit every time in Austin. Love it!
Steve Rogers
02:04 07 Mar 19
Michael Renegar
03:04 06 Mar 19
Great chips and salsa, hot food..... Best Tex Mex in Austin!
David Gerle
10:00 03 Mar 19
Brian Lindquist
01:17 01 Mar 19
Julius Millard
12:11 28 Feb 19
Because it's there.
Chad Ryan Coomes
02:37 24 Feb 19
jack shanks
00:21 24 Feb 19
Austin institution... truly Tex Mex. Starve yourself for 2 days before you eat here... Heavy, delicious meal!
Old Lady Knee
19:44 23 Feb 19
jose Chairez
21:09 22 Feb 19
You can feel the history here. Good place to eat and the people are nice.
James O'Neill
13:34 22 Feb 19
Good staff. Great meals. Been here 60 years same great delicious meals.
Art Coy
00:13 21 Feb 19
So good. Impeccable service. An Austin icon.
Steve Creasy
16:52 20 Feb 19
Very good food nice folks full plate of enchiladas rice and beans very good good
D Jackson
03:28 20 Feb 19
My Favorite Place i have been going there since i was a kid
lynette cooks
06:52 18 Feb 19
Best enchiladas in Austin
Lisa Harris
15:02 17 Feb 19
David Brown
18:47 15 Feb 19
Aaron A.
12:56 13 Feb 19
Jesse Villanueva
03:21 10 Feb 19
Fabiane Garza
20:56 09 Feb 19
The food was exceptional..authentic Mexican food it is a bit pricy but well worth it
Manuel chavarria Gonzales
02:24 08 Feb 19
Joey Halbert
23:12 07 Feb 19
Cool place and great food
Lucas Dillon
22:09 02 Feb 19
There is a reason they've been open for 64 years. The food is delicious, the chips are divine, the salsa is flowing. The service is fast and friendly, and my lunch was filling and satisfying without that stuffed feeling. Perfect!
Susan Lemke
21:29 02 Feb 19
This place is great. Just know what to order. Tacos are flat, kinda like a puffy taco. If you want cheese on taco ask. Does not come with it . I repeat tacos are flat. Anyways this place has been here since the 50s great local spot. The senior special is my meal. The guacamole is good as well. I believe the family still runs the place. Small bar for only 2 people. One of my favorite things is you pay up front. They are glad to separate the checks. Overall I need to stop by more often. Places like this are dying out.
Jeff
15:42 02 Feb 19
Awesome place the staff is amazing and the owners are the best.... Food is great as well.
alma carrizales
02:59 01 Feb 19
Good is great
Mary Howell
03:59 31 Jan 19
Good basic TexMex for 65 years.
Dan Seligman
21:38 26 Jan 19
Great Chili con queso
Chris Moehring
17:36 25 Jan 19
This is my favorite mexican food in austin. I grew up eating this classic type of mexican food, so its nostalgic. I always get the 2 cheese enchilades with chile con carne. Delicious. I actually don't leave anything on my plate..at alll. They are so friendly there and so quick.
Erica Manners
22:58 23 Jan 19
Great tex Mex restaurant in a prime location near campus. We loved that they offered parking so it wasn't any trouble to get to. The guacamole cheese enchilada 2 piece platter I had was amazing and a perfect size for me. We also loved their chips.
Katia Marinichev
02:49 19 Jan 19
It’s an Austin classic You should visit
Kiwi Amiri
01:01 18 Jan 19
Leeann Gonsoulin
00:42 16 Jan 19
The Number One. Love this place.
Harry Roberts
23:04 10 Jan 19
Dorothy Metcalf
16:30 10 Jan 19
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El Patio has the availability to accommodate you for a private party. Looking for a great place to have a private birthday party or anniversary party? We offer a catering menu for large private parties.
El Patio has the availability to accommodate you for a private party. Looking for a great place to have a private birthday party or anniversary party? We offer a catering menu for large private parties.
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We are open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
Tues-Sat: 11am – 8:45pm
Sun: Closed
Monday: Closed
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elpatioaustin@gmail.com
512-476-5955
2938 GUADALUPE ST.
AUSTIN, TX 78705
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We are located on the corner of 30th and Guadalupe St.