🌶️ El Patron New Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, which has two well-regarded locations in Albuquerque, N.M., has made its Arizona debut in the former Bandolero Cocina de Mexico space at The Shops at Gainey Ranch in central Scottsdale.
What’s on the menu?
Five kinds of tacos, nine burritos, five enchiladas, tamales, seafood, steaks, ribs (pictured), fajitas, and more.
House favorites include the pork tamales plate, enchilada casserole, and green chile chicken lasagna.
Among the dessert options: sopapillas (pictured), a sundae with cinnamon churros, and pan de elote with cinnamon ice cream.
Queue the music
El Patron is celebrating International Mariachi Day (which is Sunday) with live mariachi music and all-day happy hour today through Sunday.
If you go
📌 El Patron New Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 8977 N. Scottsdale Road #500, Scottsdale (map), 480-590-8180. Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily.
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