Patron Mexican Restaurant

We called ahead to ask whether Patron had GF options and were thrilled to hear they use corn starch to thicken their sauces instead of flour. There are several Mexican restaurants on the South Hill, but they all use flour to thicken things. Not only that, the manager of Patron texted us the morning of our reservation to make sure the corn starch they use was safe for our GF girl. They were very knowledgeable about cross-contamination, overall, and our server let us know we were the first to eat that day (had just opened for lunch) so the oil was fresh and GF if we wanted something fried. They were especially attentive during our meal. Several different people on the waitstaff checked in and were all aware of the GF person at our table. They have a large menu, and all of us enjoyed our food - GF and non-GF. Looking forward to eating at Patron regularly!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering