El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar — tacos in Rock Island, IL

El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5· 661 Google reviews·$$

El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar is a Rock Island, IL taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 661 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
661
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Rock Island, IL
  • •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.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar serve?+

El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar located?+

El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar is at 1829 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, USA in Rock Island, Illinois.

Is El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar good?+

El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar has a 4.5★ average across 661 Google reviews — loved by locals by Rock Island taco standards.

How expensive is El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar?+

El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Rock Island taquería.

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