El Patio Cantina: A Mexican Gem in Simi Valley, CA

Love this place - great tacos and salsa is chunky and spicy but not too hot. Everyone there is friendly and attentive.

I had a chicken fajita salad it was delicious my server was very friendly and helpful period I will be back

Found this little gem with my family looking for a new spot to eat in Simi Valley… great selection, good food, good drink options, good atmosphere price range just right. Definitely recommend

While I was getting my car smogged, I noticed El Patio Mexican Restaurant right next door and decided to grab lunch — and I’m really glad I did! The place was quiet and relaxing, which made it a perfect little break in the day. I ordered a chimichanga with rice and beans and everything came out quick, hot, and tasting great. The chips were super fresh too. Service was friendly and on point. Overall just a really good experience. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area! This place rocks — Local Love Approved!

Lunch time was not busy and the wait was about 20+ minutes from ordering to plates served. The wait time well worth it and their service was excellent. We had a shrimp soup and chicken salad, good portions and tasty.

Came here for lunch during the week and ate outside as the weather was nice. Great service. Delicious margaritas, amazing salsa, huge portions. Not being rushed and checked on regularly. Made for a nice leisure lunch. Chili relleno and enchiladas are very good. Coming back for drinks and food when I need another reset during the work day.

Great little place that used to be common in Southern California. Old school traditional Mexican food. I had the Chile Verde which was excellent. Tender chucks of carnitas perfect level of spice. Tortillas made in house, excellent refried beans and rice, chips light and perfect as well. Bar looks fun too. Family owned and operated. Clean and kept up. Will come back.

I love Mexican restaurants that provide free chips and salsa and El Patio does. We added on the chorizo bean dip, which could use more chorizo, but is still good. The grilled fish tacos are really good! Big! A great value. ( Check out photos on Yelp) I will definitely order this again. Other ordered basic combinations and they were good/average, what you'd expect. Drinks are good. Service was a little slow, but OK considering it was midweek, I get being minimally staffed. El Patio may not be the best Mexican restaurant in Simi, but it's good and worthy of a visit. I'll definitely go back.