El Patio
El Patio is a Palm Springs, CA taco spot in the Downtown Palm Springs area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 860 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Reasonable mid-range pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Patio serve?+
El Patio is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Patio located?+
El Patio is at 139 E Andreas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA, in the Downtown Palm Springs neighborhood of Palm Springs, California.
Is El Patio good?+
El Patio has a 4.5★ average across 860 Google reviews — loved by locals by Palm Springs taco standards.
How expensive is El Patio?+
El Patio sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Palm Springs taquería.
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