L' Patron
L Dangerfield · 223 Google reviewsL' Patron — mexican in Logan Square. Order the taco spots in the city, and cash only. "The steak is so tender and full of flavor when you bite into it you tastes the smokiness and char flavor" — Adnan Kamencic [$, patio]
What 2,230 diners keep saying
What 2,230 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I love this place and the people. The food is so good.”
“Food was good. Just very overpriced compared to other restaurants.”
“I am so SAD! We have been long time regulars but tonight that came to an end. I called in an order only to be told that all of the items we usually order are no longer on the menu. Their menu online still lists the old items we loved. (In particular fish tacos). I decided to give it a try and order a vegetarian burrito and a shrimp burrito. We added on chips and guacamole. The total came to $47.48. Hardly any shrimp in the $18 burrito and I am disappointed to say that the price is no longer worth what you get. Photo of our receipt and the new menu that’s in the restaurant. RIP to an old neighborhood favorite.”
“I used to genuinely enjoy coming to L Patron. It was one of my go-to spots in Chicago, and I hadn’t been back since late summer / early fall of 2025. I returned today expecting the same solid tacos I remembered — instead, I experienced serious sticker shock. $7 for a single steak taco. $5 for a single chicken taco. That’s $14 for two steak tacos and $10 for two chicken tacos — before tax. On top of that, there’s now an added “inflation service fee.” Seeing an extra fee layered onto already elevated prices feels excessive. The total for a few tacos, a torta, and rice came out to nearly $58. For what is traditionally casual, counter-style Mexican food, that pricing feels disconnected from value. I understand food costs have risen everywhere. I’m realistic about that. But there’s a difference between modest price adjustments and what feels like aggressive pricing plus added fees. At this level, the experience has to feel exceptional — and today it simply didn’t justify the cost. It’s disappointing because this used to be a place I recommended. After today, I’m not sure I’ll be back. Loyal customers notice when pricing crosses from understandable to unreasonable. I hope ownership reconsiders the pricing structure. I’d love to see this place thrive — but at these prices, they may lose long-time customers like me.”
“I had a really frustrating experience trying to place a to-go order. I called in to order 3 fish tacos and a carne asada burrito. I was told the combo wasn’t available anymore, which was fine, so I ordered 3 fish tacos with everything and 1 carne asada burrito with everything. I was told the total was $44, but the reception wasn’t great, so I didn’t think much of it at first. When I arrived, I asked her to repeat the total because $44 didn’t make sense. At $5 per taco and about $15 for a burrito, it should’ve been closer to $35 with tax. Instead of explaining, she gave me an attitude and said, “That’s the total,” and “Do you want the order or not?” She also claimed they don’t sell fish tacos anymore, which was never mentioned on the phone. Because the pricing didn’t add up and the attitude was unnecessary, I canceled the order. Out of curiosity, I placed the same order online from my car and the total came out to $32.92. So where did $44 come from? Between the lack of transparency, incorrect pricing, and poor customer service, this experience was very disappointing. I won’t be returning.”
“That was my steak burrito. The food had no flavor, the salsa tasted old. The price for that qualify of food is unacceptable.”
“Every single time me and my family come they never miss the mark. Great service, food and they’re selection of music is the bomb . Com! Way to go”
“Always perfect. Best tacos ever! And if you think it is two pricey try coming in on the weekend and get the two tacos and cocktail deal. Cheaper than one cocktail alone!”
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