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El Patio Mexican Restaurant

4.3(1,945)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 1945 reviews (Google rating)Mexican Restaurant$ 12 Mile & HalstedOpen now · closes 11:00 PM
Open now · closes 11:00 PM

About El Patio Mexican Restaurant

El Patio Mexican Restaurant at 38503 W 10 Mile Rd in Farmington Hills, MI serves classic Mexican dishes and margaritas in a casual, colorful setting. The menu includes comfort food, small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, and dessert. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor, with coffee also available. The restaurant is popular for lunch and dinner, accommodates groups and solo diners, and lists fast service among its features. Its Google rating is 4.3 stars from 1,945 reviews.

Dining options include table service, outdoor seating, takeout, delivery, and catering, and reservations are accepted. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while dogs are allowed outside. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments are accepted.

Known for

  • Classic Mexican dishes and margaritas
  • Vegetarian and vegan options
  • Outdoor seating with dogs allowed outside
  • Children’s menu and high chairs
  • Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “The flavor was ok but the meat was hard, looked like low quality for me.”

    — Familia Chavez Mayorga, September 17, 2026 · google

  • “El Patio has probably the best fresh salsa and chips you'll find anywhere.”

    — Jayna Bajorek, September 17, 2026 · google

  • “Second visit. First was for taco special and was not impressed. Decided to go again to see if it was just a fluke. Nope, didn't even get seated.”

    — Mike Pappas, September 8, 2026 · google

  • “Server was attentive. Food was plentiful and served quickly. Margaritas were also pretty good. No complaints at all, would definitely visit again.”

    — Lynda Bash, August 25, 2026 · google

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