This last visit was my third time there at happy hour. I must say I love it. The happy hour food specials are inexpensive, very tasty and big portions. Drinks are great too. Try it, if you do you'll come again.

Always a wonderful experience! It is quick and always comes out correct! My friends and I love coming here for great food and service.

Been going here for years love this place awesome food, never had a bad experience with the food although food prices are getting kind of outrageous:-/

Pretty new to town and heard about this locals secret. Awesome food, and service was great! Quantity plus quality very surprising as one meal will be 2 meals for us! Completely recommend! Can't wait to try other items on menu but their chicken was moist and tender! Try it---you too will love it!

Stopped by on Memorial Day. It was quiet and had a few customers. We sat in the bar area which was nicely decorated and clean. The waiter was attentive, brought drinks and chips with salsa. The soups were hot and flavorful. The carnitas plate was delicious. It was a nice portion served with corn tortillas. The arroz con pollo was generous and authentic. Prices are reasonable and there is ample parking. Check it out!

Big plates full of food - they don't skimp - and the food is good. The Cadillac Margarita reminded me of authentic Mexican Margaritas - they were amazing! Quaint little hole in the wall. Don't skip the sal

Just discovered that I messed up. This review for El Patio Cantina I somehow posted under El Patio Restaurant on 12/21/22. I'm posting it in the correct place instead, and will delete the original from the other, larger location. -5/15/23 We've been here quite a few times; am surprised that I haven't written a review before. While I'll admit that the interior is dated, I can enthusiastically give them five stars almost exclusively for their Shrimp Fajitas. They are always outstanding each time we order them. One order is plenty for Dear Hubby and I to share, and we both end up with satisfied tastebuds and full bellies. The shrimp is served perfectly cooked, plump, juicy, and tender - really a standout dish. They do offer complimentary chips & salsa, which are okay. They usually hit the spot while waiting for drinks to arrive. The bartenders always do a great job with virgin margaritas - my beverage of choice here. When the weather is warm, we prefer to sit outside on their patio, versus inside. Either way, we've received friendly and efficient service. Their East Simi location, south of L.A. Avenue is a sleeper location, but we recommend going and finding them, especially if you like shrimp fajitas like we do. Cheers!

Ooh this place is amazing, and this is coming from someone who doesn't prefer cantina-style "Mexican" (I appreciate regional, authentic cuisine such as from Sonora or Guadalajara). Anyway, I really enjoyed the food: the salsa was cilantro-forward and spicy; chips were standard. I ordered the Colorado burrito, which had chunks of lean, tender beef and refried beans. They do burritos as good as in LA (Burnt Tortilla, anyone?). Aside from the burrito options, this place has a huge margarita menu... I tried a Cadillac Margarita, and it was super but too strong for me. I wish they had a fresh strawberry or any blended one, as I didn't see that type of option on the menu. This restaurant has two dining rooms and a bar area with seating, making it a great place for parties of any size. Overall, I passed by three other cantinas and several taco shops, and I am very satisfied with my choice. Pros: - chips and salsa - food quality - solid cantina menu - decor - friendly - tableware - lots of parking Cons: - women's restroom layout (toilet behind narrow wall, door sticks) - crappy napkins - wish burritos included side of rice - a bit salty - needs louder and better music for more ambience