El Patron Traditional Mexican Grill – Mexican
Sun-drenched and welcoming, this traditional grill transforms the morning meal into a festive celebration where the sizzle of the griddle and the scent of warm corn tortillas fill the air. Vibrant plates of chilaquiles and emerald-hued huevos verdes showcase a mastery of spice and tradition, offering a soulful start to the day that feels both comforting and exhilarating. From the hearty, hand-held satisfaction of a breakfast burrito to the elegant, saucy layers of sunrise enchiladas, the kitchen brings the bold, sun-kissed flavors of Mexico to life with every forkful.
9460, Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92126 +18585493467 http://elpatron.menutoeat.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
Served with Beans and Potatoes
- Huevos Rancheros - $5.49: Served with Beans and Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos a la Mexicana - $5.49: Served with Beans and Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Verdes - $5.49: Served with Beans and Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $5.49: Served with Beans and Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Enchiladas Rancheras - $5.49: Served with Beans and Potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spanish Omelette - $5.49: Served with Beans and Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunrise Enchiladas - $5.49: Corn tortilla stuffed with a spread of beans, eggs and then topped with another tortilla with our homemade enchilada sauce and cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs with Ham - $4.89: Served with Beans and Potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Burritos
Served all day
- Breakfast Burrito - $4.49: Eggs, Beans, Ham, Cheese, Sour Cream Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hash Brown Burrito - $4.49: Eggs, Sausage, Hash Browns, Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Egg Burrito - $4.69: Carne Asada, Potatoes and Bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo or Machaca Burrito - $4.69 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Bacon Burrito - $4.69: Carne Asada, Bacon, Eggs, Cheese, and Sour Cream Available at: breakfast, brunch
Seafood
Served with Rice, Beans and Tortillas
- Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce - $8.49: Shrimp in creamy chipotle sauce with mushrooms Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp in Garlic Sauce - $8.49: Shrimp in Garlic sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp in Hot Diablo Sauce - $8.49: Shrimp in a hot diablo sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Rancheros - $8.49: Shrimp simmered in our own ranchero sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cullishi - $8.49: Shrimp in a creamy green sauce with cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Soup - $8.89: Served with Tortillas Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Soup - $8.89: Served with Tortillas Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Seafood Soup - $8.89: Shrimp and Fish, served with Tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $8.49 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Cocktail - $8.49: Shrimp and Octopus Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Hard Shell Taco (Beef or Chicken) - $2.99: Shredded Beef or Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Taco - $1.89 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Taco - $1.89 Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Rolled Tacos with Guacamole - $2.79: Beef or Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5 Rolled Tacos with Guacamole - $3.99: Beef or Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Rolled Tacos Rancheros - $2.89: With Cheese, Beans and Sour Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Taco Carne Asada - $2.89 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Taco Pollo Asada - $2.89 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Taco Carnitas - $2.89 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Taco Fish - $2.29 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Taco Shrimp - $2.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Taco - $1.55: Choice of Carne Asada, Carnitas, Adobada, Pollo Asado, or Achiote Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Shrimp Burrito - $5.89 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $4.89 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Burrito - $4.39: Beans, Rice, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Salsa Fresca and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Patron Burrito - $5.19: Marinated strips of steak w/ strips of Anaheim Peppers simmered in a creamy sauce with 2 cheese. Served on a bed of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- San Diego Burrito - $4.99: Carne Asada, Guacamole, Salsa Mexicana, crema, queso Available at: dinner, lunch
Combos
Served with rice and beans
- Combo 1: Cheese Enchilada and Beef Taco - $6.49: Served with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo 15: Steak or Chicken Fajitas - $7.29: Served with rice, beans and tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bag of Chips - $1.89 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice (1/2 pt.) - $1.69 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans (1/2 pt.) - $1.69 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drink Small (22 oz.) - $1.69: Horchata, Jamaica and Soft Drinks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soft Drink Large (32 oz.) - $1.89: Horchata, Jamaica and Soft Drinks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bottled Water - $1.49
- Bottled Drink - $1.89 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Flan - $2.89 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cinnamon Treats - $1.89 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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