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El Patio Aruba - El Patio Tacos & Tequila, Oranjestad, Oranjestad

El Patio Tacos & Tequila

4.3
4.3
144 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
J. E. Irausquin Blvd 47 Alhambra Mall, Oranjestad, Oranjestad 00000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Experience the essence of Mexico at El Patio, Aruba’s premier destination for bold flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Designed to reflect the charm of a coastal Mexican hacienda, our restaurant offers the perfect setting to enjoy the best of Mexican cuisine and hospitality.

Indulge in our signature authentic tacos, crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Complement your meal with a drink from our impressive collection—featuring one of the largest tequila and mezcal selections in the Caribbean. Whether you’re a tequila connoisseur or new to mezcal, we’ve got something for everyone.

Relax and unwind in our spacious indoor-outdoor bar and lounge area, or choose to dine indoors, on our breezy patio, or amidst the lush greenery of our garden. At El Patio, there’s a perfect spot for every occasion.

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the flavors of Mexico meet the spirit of Aruba.
¡Bienvenidos a El Patio!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    280 4700
  • Website
    http://www.elpatioaruba.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mike Boland
  • Private party facilities
    Several private areas available for special events.
  • Location
    J. E. Irausquin Blvd 47 Alhambra Mall, Oranjestad, Oranjestad 00000
  • Neighborhood
    Oranjestad
  • Cross street
    Main Sasaki Road towards Hospital and Alhambra Mall
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Arubus stop Alhambra Mall
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 144 people are saying

El Patio Tacos & Tequila reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Aruba

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Patio Tacos & Tequila in Aruba offers a vibrant atmosphere with "beautiful decor" and "amazing ambience." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "authentic Mexican cuisine," highlighting the "Baja Fish Taco" and "Buffalo Chicken Taco" as must-tries. Despite some service hiccups, the "friendly and accommodating staff" ensures a memorable dining experience.

144 Reviews

  1. Gayle

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our party of six was seated in a corner of the restaurant, surrounded by lights, no AC or a fan. When I asked if the rollup curtain could be rolled up higher, to let airflow into our corner of the restaurant, I was told no. The food, drinks, and service was unimpressive . It is a shame because the restaurant is very beautiful. The only item on the menu that I would recommend was the guacamole.

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  2. Jon

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time — fun easy atmosphere .. margaritas were awesome … kinda more used to us style Tacos .. Barbados and taco salad were good .. Nice live music

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  3. Diane

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The barbacoa tacos were delicious (as were the margaritas)! Attentive service and a fun atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

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  4. Ann

    Naples3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very goid service beautiful place loved the food should do a ceasar salad with grilled chicken and fish for those who don’t eat this We invited another couple that really eats plain food and they declined do

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  5. Beth

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and food were terrific. However, the table we had inside was EXTREMELY small for four people! It was uncomfortable, especially since a roomier table wasn't occupied. Overall, a solid 4!

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  6. Rudlaine VIP

    Caribbean18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered a bunch of shareable items. Both the foods and cocktails were delicious. Our server was so nice and attentive. We will definitely go back.

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  7. Sha-Ira

    Caribbean9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The welcome service was great, got seated right away. We did have to wait a while for a menu but that was understandable because the place was packed. Our server was nice and friendly and he did our best to serve us as fast as he could throughout the busy night. Overall we had a great night. The food was good, the ambiance was amazing and the drinks were perfect. We would definitely go back.

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  8. Colin

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food and drinks. Guac, fundido, and Pastor Tacos were excellent.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great food & drinks. Attentive staff

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  10. John

    St. Louis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and nice wait staff. Restaurant was full so noise level was higher but overall good place. Food quality very good

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FAQs

El Patio Tacos & Tequila offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 280 4700.

El Patio Tacos & Tequila is rated 4.3 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Caribbean
  4. Aruba
  5. Oranjestad

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for El Patio Tacos & Tequila

J. E. Irausquin Blvd 47 Alhambra Mall, Oranjestad, Oranjestad 00000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Sasaki Road towards Hospital and Alhambra Mall
  • Neighborhood
    Oranjestad
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Arubus stop Alhambra Mall
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Boland
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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