Restaurant in New York City, United States
El Patron
100Pearl PointsCasual Queens pick
About El Patron
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.
El Patron is a casual New York City venue with long daily hours. The verified practical details are simple: it opens at 12 PM every day, runs until 12 AM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. With no verified award, chef, price, cuisine, menu format, or service-style details available here, 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 confirmed dress code is casual, the hours make it useful for visitors who need a wide scheduling window. Because there is no verified public detail here for price tier, chef credit, awards, tasting-menu format, or specific specialties, avoid building the entire plan around assumptions that are not confirmed.
For planning, focus on what is known. El Patron is in New York City, keeps daily noon-to-late hours, has a casual dress code. That makes it easier to fit into a loose plan than a place where the main draw is a confirmed 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 's New York City restaurants guide rather than forcing El Patron into a role that depends on unverified details.
The verdict: use El Patron when ease, casual dress, long hours are the point. Do not assume a particular cuisine, chef, award history, seating style, bar setup, or tasting format from the information verified here. For a first or repeat visit, the smart move is to keep the plan practical, confirm any menu or reservation needs directly, treat the venue as a flexible New York City option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at El Patron?
The verified details here do not include specific dishes, cuisine, or a fixed chef-led format. Choose based on the current information available from the venue, confirm any must-have items directly before you go.
How far ahead should I book El Patron?
No verified reservation policy is available here. If timing matters, check the venue's official channels, especially for Friday and Saturday, when verified hours run until 1 AM.
Is El Patron good for solo visits?
The confirmed casual dress code and long daily hours can make it practical for a flexible solo visit, but no specific seating setup is verified here. 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 the verified details here do not list a formal dietary or allergy program. Clear communication is the safest approach.
What should I wear to El Patron?
Dress casually. The verified dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan for formal attire based on the information available here.
What should a first-timer know about El Patron?
El Patron is in New York City, has a casual dress code, is open daily from 12 PM. Verified closing times are 12 AM Sunday through Thursday and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is bar seating verified at El Patron?
No verified bar-seating information is available here. If bar seating matters, check with the venue directly before you go.
Location
194-01 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358
New York City, United States
Compare El Patron
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Patron | New York City | , | , |
| Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine | New York City | , | , |
| Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi | New York City | Korean | $$ |
| Sangarita's | New York City | , | , |
| Uncle Jack's Steakhouse | New York City | , | , |
| Geo Si Gi Gamjatang | New York City | , | , |
How El Patron New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi, Korean, $$
- Sangarita's, Notable alternative
- Uncle Jack's Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Geo Si Gi Gamjatang, Notable alternative
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, 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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