Tacos and Mezcal at El Patio

Manchebo & Druif · Mexican · $$$ (estimate)

Mexican food in the Manchebo & Druif area comes from El Patio Tacos & Tequila, led by executive chef Mike Boland. The bar pours a large selection of tequila and mezcal. The Table Desk can reserve a table for your group and confirm it in writing.

Tiled courtyard at El Patio Tacos & Tequila in Aruba with woven lamps, a vintage cart and wicker chairs at night

Tacos are the core of the menu. Slow-braised quesabirria, al pastor with roasted pineapple and crispy Baja-style mahi-mahi each fill their own taco, and grilled octopus tacos are on offer too.

To start, corn ribs come with chili lime and cotija, and queso fundido is served with chorizo. The bar backs it all with a large tequila and mezcal selection, and live mariachi plays on occasion.

Seating is indoors, on a garden patio or in a lounge. That range works for a family dinner or a group night out. Note your seating preference in the booking, and the restaurant decides the final table. The meal is paid at the restaurant, and the flat service fee is the only charge from The Table Desk.

Photos: El Patio Tacos & Tequila.

From the current menu

  • Corn ribs with chili lime and cotija
  • Slow-braised quesabirria tacos
  • Al pastor tacos with roasted pineapple
  • Crispy Baja-style mahi-mahi tacos
  • Grilled octopus tacos
  • Queso fundido with chorizo

A selection in our own words from the restaurant's menu when we last checked. Menus change; the restaurant's menu on the night is the one that counts.

Area
Manchebo & Druif
Cuisine
Mexican
Price level
$$$ (our estimate, not exact pricing)
Good for
Groups, Family

Questions

Can a group reserve El Patio through The Table Desk?

Yes. Give us the date, preferred time, optional backup time and party size, and pay a flat $20 fee online. We book your table and send your confirmation by email.

Which tacos and starters are on the menu?

Chef Mike Boland's menu includes slow-braised quesabirria tacos, al pastor tacos with roasted pineapple and grilled octopus tacos. Corn ribs with chili lime and cotija make a good shared starter.

Where can we sit at El Patio?

Choose between indoor tables, the garden patio and the lounge. Write your preference in the seating notes of your booking. The restaurant sees it as a wish and assigns the final table on the night.

When will I get my confirmation?

We email your confirmation as soon as the restaurant has made your booking. How long that takes depends on the restaurant. If we can't book it, your full $20 is refunded.

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