Loved the bright colors on the dining chairs, as well as wall decorations. On arrival, we were seated immediately and drink orders were taken. Drinks arrived quickly and food was brought to table within just a few minutes of placing order. Chips and salsa were brought to us hot and very fresh, as was the cheese dip. I had a taco and two enchilada plate, with refried beans and rice. While I would have liked a bit more meat in the enchiladas, they were very tasty. The taco, was packed with cheese but the meat inside the crunchy shell was very dry. Service was very good, with polite and professional waiter that made sure our glasses were full and we had a great experience. Will definitely go back and would recommend. I am hoping the taco meat was a one time thing, since mine and my wife's meal was otherwise very good.
Published 4 years ago
First time being here, happened to show up during their dinner rush. We ended up waiting a little bit but boy was it worth it. Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Service was nice and totally plan on going again!
Update: Been here so many times now because it's so good. Food is always hot, service is always great even when they're busy. Great food!
Published 3 years ago
Usually don't eat at restaurants that are less than an hour from closing, but I wanted Mexican food and they were the closet that was open. The waiter was not aggravated because we came in later. The food came out fast and good. Excellent customer service!!!! We will go back but at an earlier time!
Published 9 months ago
October 1, 2021
5:05pm
Love eating at our New Mexican Restaurant
Tried the Birria Tacos and they were wonderful. Tender, slow-roasted beef, flavored with traditional Mexican spices. Outstanding.
The husband had a trio of Tamales and he loved every bite. Traditional tamales covered in a ground beef red sauce.
They haven’t disappointed us yet.
Published 4 years ago
Published 3 months ago
Published 3 months ago
Published 4 months ago
Food is always good, fresh and flavorful! Willing and able to take that 20 minutes drive every single time!
Published 4 months ago
Published 4 months ago
Published 4 months ago
Good salsa, good variety of different food choices and good atmosphere! Friendly and fast staff!
Published 4 months ago
Absolutely fantastic restaurant, very good service, fantastic food, good prices and very quick with getting your order to you. We will be back again!
Published 4 months ago
Published 4 months ago
Published 5 months ago
The food was terrible and after I complained they just quit coming to the table all together still 2 out of 5 meals were not touched and still charged for . Do not recommend to anyone
Published 5 months ago
All around great place
Published 5 months ago
Published 5 months ago
Foods good but the service can be hit and miss
Published 5 months ago
Great food, quick service! Always consist.
Published 6 months ago
Published 6 months ago
Published 6 months ago
Published 6 months ago
Published 6 months ago
First time there and I was very pleased with every aspect from start to finish. Quality food and very reasonablely price. On of the best Mexican restaurants that I had experienced.
Published 6 months ago
Second visit because my family and I wanted to give it another try. Ordered queso con carne and it was a huge plate of taco meat with a dripping of cheese. My wife ordered a chicken quesadilla and the cheese wasn’t melted and the meat was inedible. My chili Colorado steak had a weird texture and the sauce tasted like ketchup. My son’s two steak tacos came out as hamburger tacos and once we got the waiter from the bar and the tv was replaced with what he ordered steak tacos and the steak was inedible furry and too soft. For this I payed fifty dollars because I don’t like to complain, but we all went to get pizza after. Service was ok but food is absolutely disgusting.
Published 6 months ago
Published 6 months ago
Published 7 months ago
Always great food and service..awesome atmosphere!
Published 7 months ago
Published 7 months ago
Great Mexican restaurant with good food, great portions and a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend it when you want some Mexican food.
Published 7 months ago
Published 7 months ago
This is my fault Mexican restaurant in Moody. I love the chimichanga especially and we decided to try the chori cheese appetizer this last visit.....oh myyyy....SO GOOD, highly addictive! Chips and salsa are always good as well. Service has always been great and restaurant has always been clean.
Published 7 months ago
I was loving it so much that I forgot to take pictures lol
Published 8 months ago
Published 8 months ago
Misunderstood that we was ordering to eat there and was going to order something to go when we was done eating. They brought us our food in to go containers that we was going to eat there.
Published 8 months ago
Value for what you get is not there. Food ok and cost is up. Not the quality for the cost
Published 8 months ago
Published 8 months ago
The Burris is amazing!!
Published 8 months ago
Good food, friendly staff
Published 8 months ago
Nice and service was great
Published 9 months ago
Published 9 months ago
Published 9 months ago
Published 9 months ago
Good food, reasonable prices, always fast service, salsa is crazy good.
Published 9 months ago
2nd time getting take out here, will not be coming back. Food is OK, but bland. Even the table salsa was mostly flavorless. Wife got a taco salad and the Toco beef was inedible. Springville location is worth the drive
Published 9 months ago
Usually don't eat at restaurants that are less than an hour from closing, but I wanted Mexican food and they were the closet that was open. The waiter was not aggravated because we came in later. The food came out fast and good. Excellent customer service!!!! We will go back but at an earlier time!
Published 9 months ago
Published 9 months ago
Published 10 months ago
Published 10 months ago
Great place all around
Published 10 months ago
Published 10 months ago
Was great all the way around huge Margaritas 🍹 love it
Published 10 months ago
Awesome food and service. I wouldn’t go there on a busy day when it’s hot. Their AC needs to be serviced or upgraded because it can’t keep up with the Alabama heat.
Published 10 months ago
We stop here when passing through or when attending events at Barber Motorsports Park.
Food is consistent on taste! Quesadillas are a favorite. Salsa is chunky with tomatoes and has a good kick to it. My absolute favorite is the steak torta with a tall mug of beer! Wait staff are friendly and prompt with orders.
Published 10 months ago
Food was BUSSIN, horchata was BUSSIN, service was amazing, and lastly, it's all a fair price! Best bang for your buck!
Published 10 months ago
Published a year ago
El Patron in Moody is a true gem among Mexican restaurants. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with the enticing aroma of freshly prepared dishes. The local cuisine here is unparalleled, boasting authentic flavors that transport you straight to Mexico.
What sets El Patron apart is their commitment to freshness. Every dish is made from scratch daily, using locally sourced ingredients bursting with flavor. From their sizzling fajitas to their savory enchiladas, each bite is a testament to their dedication to quality.
One standout dish is their signature guacamole, made right at your table with perfectly ripe avocados and a blend of spices that dance on your palate. And let's not forget about their handmade tortillas, a true taste of tradition that adds an extra layer of authenticity to every meal.
Whether you're craving classic tacos or adventurous specialties, El Patron delivers an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexico. Don't miss the chance to indulge in Moody's best-kept culinary secret.
Published a year ago
Very nice service and delicious food . I really enjoyed the colorful artwork on the booths , light fixtures, and wrought iron dividers inside.
Published a year ago
Food was amazing and we were served quickly. They stayed on top of everything we needed without hovering!
Published a year ago
First time being here, happened to show up during their dinner rush. We ended up waiting a little bit but boy was it worth it. Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Service was nice and totally plan on going again!
Update: Been here so many times now because it's so good. Food is always hot, service is always great even when they're busy. Great food!
Published a year ago
Great place for lunch! Lunch specials are priced affordable and food is delicious! Staff is also very friendly and efficient!
Published a year ago
Absolutely LOVE this restaurant!! We feel like family everytime we go, they have fast service even when it's busy, all the servers are amazing and treat us like friends!
Published a year ago
This place is a family favorite. Always great food and service, wait times are almost nonexistent. Have been coming here once a week for almost 2 years.
Published a year ago
Everything was good
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Always quality feed served with a smile. No disappointments.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
The best of the best, gentlemen, I recommend this restaurant, very clean, excellent food, good service, good atmosphere.
Published a year ago
Excellent service. Innovative food.
Published a year ago
Went for a late dinner with a friend. I had a combination dinner with an enchilada ,burrito, rice, and beans. The meal was outstanding, and the server was attentive and on point with everything he did. 10 out 10 would eat here again!!
Published a year ago
It was WAY to crowed, food was cold, and staff took FOREVER to get our food. We had a party of 6, and they gave us a 4 person table to sit at, We got there before 5:00 PM and left at 6:30 PM we didn't even stay to eat for about 7 minutes we stayed to eat.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
The food was good the service was fast. It was our first time there. We were traveling through and picked the place based on reviews.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
It was great and the staff is amazing and very good food and great margaritas.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Great food!!
Published a year ago
Love this place one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always good as is the service.
Published a year ago
Food is always good , service is fast and friendly.
Published a year ago
Excellent Mexican food. Great atmosphere and the service is on point.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
The food and drinks was amazing. Definitely one of the better mexican food options in moody
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Just enjoyed what might have been the best burrito I've ever had, the burrito texano.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Fast, friendly service, good food, clean. Excellent art work! Gracias Chickle! Update Feb 2024: prompt, friendly, attentive service. We were seated quickly and the wait staff was quick to bring out items and to help us with the menu. They came back often during the meal to make sure we were satisfied, multiple contacts with staff, it was a very nice. The price is very affordable and the food was hot, fresh and delicious.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
This place is one of the best Mexican place to get fast service and delicious food in Moody. Fajitas, burritos, tacos, queso, you name it, they’ve got it all. Margaritas are killa. 10/10 recommend for the food and service.
Published a year ago
Great service. Friendly staff
Published a year ago
The food was amazing and the waiter was phenomenal however it smelled of doo-doo and I really hope they get the problem fixed ASAP. Will edit this next time I go hopefully the poop smell will be obliterated.
Published a year ago
It was the worst mex food I have ever had in this area and we eat Mex from bham to Oxford. By far the worst.
Published a year ago
Yummy food and quick service.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Worst mexican food we have had in a long time. Don’t waste your money. Orders were wrong, rice was cold, margaritas tasted like water and a plain cheese quesadilla had unmelted grated cheese cooked on a bad tasting greasy grill. Even our 6 year old wouldnt eat the fries because the oil they cooked them in tasted nasty!! Only good thing was the delicious salsa and that was it. Go there if you want bad food. 🫤
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
It's a pretty good place to eat but not my favorite in the area.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Food was great just a little crowded but good time food and service
Published a year ago
The food was mediocre at best. Wait staff did not come back to the table after serving the food. I had to track down my server when leaving to get the check to pay.
Published a year ago
My server didn't speak English but that didn't matter, the food was accurate, fresh, and exactly what I ordered. Ate everything!!
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Love the ceviche! And the chile toreados. I don’t like to eat too often but I get the ceviche like once a month.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Love this place, great food!
Published a year ago
Food here is the best in. The area for Mexican prices are great
Published a year ago
Muy buen zason y comida fresca
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Although I understand the waiter was doing the best he could, he couldn't understand we wanted our rice beans then not when we were done w our meal. Better trained.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Everything was delicious. There were 5 in my group and everything came out perfect. Drinks were filled and very hands on without being over board. I will definitely suggest this place and will definitely be going back.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Great food and great services
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
When I came in, I was the only black for a few minutes til it started filling up of non-blacks. Guy. Look likes the manager, took my order for steak fajitas and only gave me 2 thin soft shells and no cheese. I had to asked for that. Didn't give me an extra plate to fix my food on and never refilled my glass of water. Was in and out in 15 minutes. Ruined my dinner experience. May not go back.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Food good. Service excellent.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Great food! Great service! The salsa is the best I have ever eaten.
Published 2 years ago
Wow whatta meal. Chips and dip were fresh. Chips were hot and crisp and dip was fresh and tasty. I got the Texas Chimichanga. Wow. Gentle and tender beef tips with succulent mushrooms and cheese. A nice fashion of flavors mixed just right.. Rice was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Salad was pretty with fresh greens and onions.
Service was top notch. Menu is huge. Allow time to look through it all. Desserts were unbelievable.
The place is beautiful. Color everywhere. Attention to detail is evident. Painted doors and windows are great. Chairbacks are painted beautifully, tables are deep but compeeting TV sets were a bit loud. Everything else was just perfect. Price was less than anticipated. Will be on our regular rotation.
Published 2 years ago
Great service and food was delicious!
The large portions were not expected.
Definitely will return !!
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Food not good
Published 2 years ago
Everything was good the service was excellent!
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
We've been coming here since they opened. We love this place. The food and drinks are great but the employees really make it worth the visit. They never forget a face and always treat you like family if you're a regular. My boys love them.
Published 2 years ago
Went for dinner and the restaurant was very crowded and still only waited a few minutes to be seated. The food and service were excellent. The staff was on top of everything from drinks to food. I will definitely return.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
The Birria tacos were delicious. Not a fan of the salsa it had a funny taste initially then going down it tasted ok, the chips were fried and seasoned to perfection.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
The burrito Texano is huge and great!
Published 2 years ago
It's a hit or miss on the food but it's always good and friendly servants it just depends on which cook is cooking that day!
Published 2 years ago
Great food, friendly staff with awesome atmosphere. Supper combination for an outstanding meal
Published 2 years ago
Great for lunch specials.
Published 2 years ago
Good food
Published 2 years ago
The food is good. The cheese sauce was not the best
Published 2 years ago
Just by for lunch
Published 2 years ago
Awesome food
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Really good dinner spot. Tacos were awesome
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Perfect salsa. Delicious food, I've tried several different things and they were all excellent. Good staff. I'd definitely recommend eating here.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Awesome food and service! Drinks were good as well, better selection than most restaurants.
Published 2 years ago
Restaurant is very festive. Food is amazing! I haven’t had good salsa in so long. I had the chili verde. Best I have had, and I’ve been eating chili verde for over 20 years. Wish I lived in Alabama so I could be a frequent customer.
Published 2 years ago
Get the flaming cheese. Enough said.
Published 2 years ago
We had a birthday dinner for my niece the food was great and the service was wonderful however the seating was a little aggravating there was very little room to move other than that we had a great time!!!
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Authentic Mexican cuisine at very reasonable prices with generous portions and great hospitality. The food is delicious. Try the fajita bowl with a side of soft tortillas, it will feed two or three people.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Best Mexican restaurant we've been to in a long time. Food was excellent and service was great.
Published 2 years ago
I have been here several times now, they are not close to where I live but when I'm in town I make sure this is a stop. They have amazing food, and the service is very quick. If you are on your lunch break you could comfortably order and take less than 30 mins to place the order eat pay and leave. Great place with good service!
Published 2 years ago
- 9 photos
- 200 reviews
- 4.5 rating
- Phone: +1 205-352-3127
- Website: http://elpatron-al.com/
- Address: 2013 Village Dr, Moody, AL 35004, United States
- Coordinates: 33.567913, -86.5201034
- Mexican restaurant
- Sunday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Monday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–10:30 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM–10:30 PM
- No-contact delivery: Yes
- Delivery: Yes
- Drive-through: Yes
- Takeaway: Yes
- Dine-in: Yes
- Fast service: Yes
- Great beer selection: Yes
- Great cocktails: Yes
- Great dessert: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Solo dining: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
- Alcohol: Yes
- Beer: Yes
- Cocktails: Yes
- Coffee: Yes
- Comfort food: Yes
- Happy-hour drinks: Yes
- Happy-hour food: Yes
- Quick bite: Yes
- Small plates: Yes
- Spirits: Yes
- Wine: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Dessert: Yes
- Seating: Yes
- Bar on site: Yes
- Toilets: Yes
- Casual: Yes
- Cosy: Yes
- Trendy: Yes
- Groups: Yes
- Tourists: Yes
- Accepts reservations: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Debit cards: Yes
- NFC mobile payments: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Good for kids: Yes
- High chairs: Yes
- Kids' menu: Yes
- Free of charge street parking: Yes
- Free parking lot: Yes
- Parking: Yes