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

El Patio Tacos & Tequila

4.3
4.3
88 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

What 88 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Aruba

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Patio Tacos & Tequila is a vibrant addition to Aruba's dining scene, offering a "great Mexican Tulum vibe" with authentic decor and delicious, fresh dishes. Guests praise the "amazing" chef and attentive service, with standout offerings like "phenomenal nachos" and "delicious" margaritas. While some note minor service hiccups, the overall atmosphere and culinary experience make it a must-visit.
88 Reviews
  1. Sylvia

    Caribbean3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at El Patio, ambiance and service was great. Presentation of the food and quality was really nice. Only thing is that the tables outside are too small if you’re having dinner with four. But otherwise a really nice addition to the Island!

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  2. Karen VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable dinner at El Patio. The space is beautiful. The menu is reasonably priced and focused on appetizers and tacos. Huge selection of margaritas and tequilas. Staff was pleasant and accommodating. We will definitely return!

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  3. Richard

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, our server was a ten and our food and drinks were excellent Definitely a go back several times during our two week stay in Aruba

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  4. Perfection

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed everything about El Patio. Our server Edwin as a delight. The margaritas were delish and the food was….. so good!! The Mariachi Band was a welcomed surprise. Can’t wait to go back !!

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  5. KATHERINE

    New York State7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a busy night last night at El Patio Taco. Food & drinks yummy! Staff so pleasant. Chef Mike came over to our table to say, “hello”. We are happy that this gem is doing so well.

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  6. Kimberly

    Caribbean2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The nachos were phenomenal! Enough for two people. The ambiance and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. I understood that there was no runners this evening which made the wait a bit longer, but food arrived hot and was worth the wait! I would for sure come back!

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  7. Stuart

    Philadelphia121 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went over for dinner since it's a new place. Nice setting for dinner, with outdoor and open air seating with a bar inside. The entire menue is apps and tacos, no entrees. The corn ribs were good, as were the tacos. My wife liked her buffalo chicken and my barbacoa was good, although there was nothing other than the meat on the taco. Andres was our server and he was friendly and did check back to see how we were, as did whom I think was the manager. One of the food runners did pre bus the table, but the food was auctioned off. Prices are par for the course for the island, and if you go, just remember it's a taco and tequila place with no entrees.

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  8. Nina

    Caribbean2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Street corn ribs, pulpo, queso fundido, Al pastor, BUffalo Chicken... can't choose! they're all delicios. We've been back various times and I think at this point weve tried the entire menu.

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  9. Susan VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The newest Mexican restaurant in the Eagle Beach area is amazing. Food, staff and ambiance is wonderful. If you’re in the Eagle beach area stop in for a margarita and some delicious Mexican food.

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  10. Jasmine

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and margaritas were delicious. Really cute atmosphere and ambience. Only thing was the service was good but water was spilled on my partner and my purse and we asked for dessert and never got it. They charged us for it and I had them remove it. You think that when I mentioned that we didn't get the dessert that something would have been done or said. Not even an apology.

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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 88 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
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
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 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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