El Patron Family Mexican Waterloo

301 E 4th St, Waterloo - 50703
151 reviews
Mexican
(319) 287-8110

Went in for lunch and it was alright. I do come from Texas where the TexMex is very good, but considering it wasn't bad. The main food was pretty good. The major drawback was the salsa which just tasted like onion water and the chips were stale. I also always appreciate an attentive server, but my waitress came around so often it was a bit too much. Despite her regular check-ins I didn't receive a refill on my drink for a few of them.

Service was great. Great food. Good spot to go

We just moved to Iowa and have been here 4 times already. We won’t even step foot in another Mexican restaurant at this point. Everything is so GOOD and the staff is exceptional.

The service and sucked! The cooked came out and greeted everyone but our table.Nothing had flavor will Never visit again and this was my first time going

Nice Mexican restaurant at the corner of 4th and Lafayette in Dtown Loo. Fresh and tasty Mexican fare from a full menu. Margaritas and a small selection of Mexican Beers and typical American domestics. Same gentleman has welcomed us and served us the past few years. He does a great job running the dining area even when busy. All around good visits every time. Good stuff.

Always a delight when we are able to eat here! The main "amigos" is a wonderful guy - so vibrant and full of life! Makes a person want to come in and eat! I get it that covid affected ao many small businesses. This affected our experience this particular evening, as it was a busy nite & only the one lady waitress. I dont want to base our one bad night here to vouch for the rest or the amazing times. The food was hot and tasty. Get your appetites ready for a huge plate of food! We always get a to-go box because one person just cant eat a whole dinner themselves! I got the blancos 3 enchiladas! Their mexi rice is the BEST in the county, in my personal opinion = very moist! For two dinners, two sodas & cheese dip (the best!), our ticket was about $40. We will always be back!

Really Good food worth the money you spend...

Very authentic and absolutely delicious. Attentive staff, with a great atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend.

Great food, would come back here again. Short on workers, but the ones here worked hard.

After being a loyal customer for five years I refuse to eat here now. I was insulted and mistreated by an employee who was also the manager on duty. I was born and raised in Laredo, Texas and I can tell you first hand this is NOT authentic Mexican food it's Tex Mex !