El Patio Restaurant & Cantina

Welcome to the El Patio Facebook! Come in and enjoy a meal with us!

Our family-owned restaurant has been providing the community of Simi Valley with authentic Mexican food in a family-friendly environment since 1988.

08/24/2024

Our patio expansion is coming along as planned! We have plans of live music and entertainment once we are all done. We will continue to serve you for regular business hours!

06/24/2024

Word on the street is that El Patio is expanding and making an even larger patio that will feature a live music and outdoor seating that’s perfect for summertime. We’re here to confirm that this is all true. More updates to come!

05/01/2024

Come visit us this Sunday!

🎉🇲🇽 ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽🎉

Looking for the perfect place to celebrate? Look no further than El Patio! 🌮🍹 Join us for a fiesta like no other as we honor Mexican culture and heritage with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lively music.

Indulge in our authentic Mexican cuisine, from mouthwatering tacos to savory enchiladas, all prepared with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Don't forget to pair your meal with one of our signature margaritas or a refreshing agua fresca!

Gather your amigos and join us at El Patio for a Cinco de Mayo celebration to remember! 🎉💃🌟
El Patio Restaurant & Cantina

04/07/2024

Sunday buffet is back! All you can eat until 2 P.M. Enjoy a rotating menu of brunch out on the patio! 🌮

03/17/2024

Feliz St Patty’s Day! We have green margaritas on special all day long along with green food specials! Enjoy your St Patrick’s Day Mexican-style 🍀

07/08/2023

Today’s activities! We will also have tequila tastings. Come and stop by!

07/07/2023

On this day, in 1988, Francisco and Lidia from Zacatecas, Mexico bought this little Mexican restaurant called El Patio. The rest is history.

35 years looks good on you, El Patio. Happy birthday ❤️🇲🇽

05/11/2023

MARIACHI ALERT!

But first: Feliz Día de las Madres! Today we celebrate Mexican Mother’s Day and all the Latina mothers🌹

This Sunday, we will be having a mariachi on the patio at our northern location from 12 pm to 3 pm. Bring your mom in for a sweet treat ❤️

05/03/2023

Cinco De Mayo is upon us! We have mariachi at our northern location from 6 pm to 9 pm and tequila tasting at both locations starting at 5 pm! Don’t be late ⏰ 🍸

04/01/2023

March 31st, 1989, Diego had his first shift at El Patio. 34 years later and he said “It feels like it was just yesterday.” Happy 34 year work anniversary Diego! 🥳🎉

03/17/2023

Nothing says St Patrick’s Day like a margarita! Drink and food specials all day tomorrow at both locations. Come celebrate the Irish with the Mexicans! 🇮🇪 ☘️ 🇲🇽

02/22/2023

Happy National Margarita Day! House Margaritas are $5 for the rest of the night!

02/14/2023

If you’re looking for a dinner spot tonight, love is in the air on the patio!

On the menu tonight is: 2 ribeyes with rice, beans, and garnishes and a full pitcher of Cadillac margarita for $70! Happy San Valentin amantes ❤️

12/20/2022

Tamales for sale! We stole grandmas recipe so for this week only, we’re selling the best tamales ever. Minimum order of a dozen for $25. Every tamale after that is $2.00. Must place order the day before! Available at both locations while supplies last! 🫔 🇲🇽🎄

12/19/2022

We will be closed tonight at both locations to celebrate a Christmas party with employees and our families! We apologize for any inconvenience. We will be at regular hours tomorrow! Thank you for understanding and merry Christmas 🎄🎁

12/09/2022

This has been a pretty frequent sighting here on the patio since Francisco has been really excited about the World Cup. Who do you want to see win it all?! ⚽️

12/08/2022

It’s all about the attention to detail when it comes to decorating 🌲 Christmas time is the best at El Patio! 🎅🏽

12/05/2022

This time of year calls for some pozole. Pozole is on special this week so get it before it’s gone! 🍲

12/02/2022

Mystery shots for $3! It could be the best tequila you’ve ever had but it’s probably not. Anyways, enjoy! 🥃

11/25/2022

¡Vamos México! 🇲🇽

World Cup Watch Party tomorrow! Doors open at 10:30 A.M. with $5 Margaritas, Micheladas and Modelos! Bring it on Argentina 🇲🇽

11/25/2022

A very happy thanksgiving from the El Patio family! Have a healthy and enjoyable holiday, God bless! 🦃

10/04/2022

Happy National Taco Day! $2 crunchy tacos (chicken or beef) and $1 street tacos! *Dine-In Only. All Day Tacos!!!

09/14/2022

TEQUILA TASTING AND CHURROS! Tomorrow we will be hosting Jaja tequila at both locations. Come and try the churro shot with a tasty treat!

5:00 - 7:00 : Tapo and LA
7:30 - 9:30 : Township and Tapo

07/09/2022

Another trip around the sun. We feel so blessed to be here another year. Happy birthday El Patio, 34 years never looked so good 🇲🇽♥️

06/18/2022

Tonight! Join us for some live music and a parking lot party. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy some drinks and tacos with a side of rock and roll! 🎸

06/14/2022

A newspaper dated November 30th, 1984. The Amador family had not even taken over yet! But here we are, carrying on a legacy. This year will be 34 years since we purchased this little Mexican restaurant from Nancy, and we don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon! Stay tuned for our big anniversary plans this year 🇲🇽🎉

04/14/2022

🤝 El Patio

We are excited to be having the Makenna Coffee Truck with us next Saturday, April 23rd! We have tacos, drinks and our first LIVE MUSIC EVENT! Come out for a good time. Band starts at 5 P.M. in the parking lot at our northern location! 🎸

03/24/2022

Mexico and USA play each other. World Cup Qualifiers. Tonight. 7 P.M. $5 Micheladas. Don’t be late. 🇲🇽 🇺🇸

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Videos (show all)

Too much fun on the patio! Happy Mothers Day to every mom out there, we love you and appreciate you ❤️🌹
El Patio in 1984
Mexico and USA play each other. World Cup Qualifiers. Tonight. 7 P.M. $5 Micheladas. Don’t be late. 🇲🇽 🇺🇸
So glad to see your lunch on plates and not To-Go containers! Thank you to all who have supported us this weekend! 🌮

Address


4351 Township Avenue Or 1925 Tapo St
Simi Valley, CA
93063

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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