El Patron
Auburndale, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
El Patron is worth considering when you need an easy, casual Flushing meal rather than a destination dinner. With no listed awards, chef, price tier, or tasting format, the smart play is to keep expectations practical: use it for flexible group plans on Northern Boulevard, not for a high-stakes special occasion.
About El Patron
El Patron is a casual New York City venue with long daily hours. It opens at 12 PM every day, runs until 12 AM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. With no award, chef, price, cuisine, menu format, or service-style details, the safest way to plan around it is as a flexible casual stop rather than a highly specified destination booking.
Use it for a flexible New York City visit, not a destination booking
The practical case is clear: El Patron is best approached with modest, flexible expectations. The dress code is casual, and the hours make it useful for visitors who need a wide scheduling window. Because there are no public details for price tier, chef credit, awards, tasting-menu format, or specific specialties, avoid building the entire plan around assumptions.
For planning, focus on what is known. El Patron is in New York City, keeps daily noon-to-late hours, and has a casual dress code. That makes it easier to fit into a loose plan than a place where the main draw is a specific format, accolade, or chef-led experience. If a specific menu, seating setup, or service style matters to your group, confirm those details directly before you go.
How to compare it with other options
Choose El Patron when the brief is simple: a casual New York City stop with long hours and minimal ceremony. If your group is comparing options, Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi is another venue to consider, while Uncle Jack's Steakhouse may suit diners looking at a different kind of option by name and occasion. For broader New York City planning, use the New York City restaurants guide rather than expecting El Patron to fill a specific role without more details.
The verdict: use El Patron when ease, casual dress, and long hours are the point. Do not assume a particular cuisine, chef, award history, seating style, bar setup, or tasting format. For a first or repeat visit, the smart move is to keep the plan practical, confirm any menu or reservation needs directly, and treat the venue as a flexible New York City option.
Planning details
- Location
- 194-01 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- elpatronqueens.com
- Phone
- +17188192121
The take
The Take
The Vibe
El Patron presents itself as a neighborhood institution rather than a showy destination. The copy emphasizes a community-driven ethos: restaurants that exist because locals demanded them, not because hospitality groups chased a trend. That positioning gives the place a quiet gravitas—occasion dining without the gloss of Midtown spectacle. The tone is understated and earnest: this is a spot where milestone meals are marked by gathering and familiarity rather than ceremony. For diners who prize authenticity and communal energy over curated visibility, El Patron reads as a dependable, locally rooted option.
Best For
El Patron is best when the meal is the reason to gather. The description frames it as an occasion-dining option for milestone meals, meaning it suits celebrations and group dinners where the company matters as much as the food. It is positioned away from tourist-driven corridors and toward community-led dining, so families, friends and neighborhood groups looking to mark an event will find the setting appropriate. Rather than a tasting-menu pilgrimage, this is a place to convene, celebrate and let the shared meal be the centerpiece of the evening.
Ordering Tips
Head straight for the house specialties listed as signatures: Mixed Fajitas, Tacos de Alambre, Tacos al Pastor, Arroz con Pollo and Bandeja Paisa. These dishes represent the menu’s focal points and make good choices for groups that want to sample several highlights. Given the restaurant’s positioning as a place for gatherings and milestone meals, ordering multiple signature plates to share allows a broad cross-section of flavors to circulate through the table and underscores the communal spirit the description emphasizes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and energetic with tables close together creating a lively, sometimes loud environment; not ideal for intimate occasions but great for social gatherings with friends.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Mixed Fajitas
- Tacos de Alambre
- Tacos al Pastor
- Arroz con Pollo
- Bandeja Paisa
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 194-01 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358
Planning details
Location
194-01 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi, Korean, $$
- Sangarita's, Notable alternative
- Uncle Jack's Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Geo Si Gi Gamjatang, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How El Patron compares in northeast Queens and New York City
El Patron is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the goal is a casual meal without building the night around a specific format. Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi is the stronger pick when the group specifically wants Korean barbecue and a clearer $$ value signal. Geo Si Gi Gamjatang is a better cross-shop for diners who want a Korean soup-focused meal rather than a general neighborhood fallback.
For a more occasion-driven dinner, Uncle Jack's Steakhouse is the better fit because the category sets clearer expectations around spend, service style, and pacing. Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine and Sangarita's make more sense when the group wants a more cuisine-specific choice. Pick El Patron when booking friction and flexibility matter more than a tightly defined dining brief.
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Compare El Patron
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Patron | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi | New York City | Korean | $$ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Sangarita's | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Uncle Jack's Steakhouse | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Geo Si Gi Gamjatang | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at El Patron?
Specific dishes, cuisine, or a fixed chef-led format are not available. Choose based on current information from the venue, and confirm any must-have items directly before you go.
Is El Patron good for solo visits?
The casual dress code and long daily hours can make it practical for a flexible solo visit, but no specific seating setup is known. If you need counter, bar, or particular seating, confirm before visiting.
Does El Patron handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the venue directly before your visit, since a formal dietary or allergy program is not listed. Clear communication is the safest approach.
What should I wear to El Patron?
Dress casually. The dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan for formal attire.
What should a first-timer know about El Patron?
El Patron is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is open daily from 12 PM. Closing times are 12 AM Sunday through Thursday and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
