By Zack & Brooklyn Bolin, Facebook:
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I didn’t think Coville had room for another Mexican restaurant, but Zack and I were happily surprised to see that El Patron brings a whole new flair to the scene.
What we enjoyed:
~Street Tacos
~Queso Birria Tacos
~El Azul Cocktail
I think everyone’s favorite part of Mexican restaurants is the chips and salsa to start the meal. Well, El Patron takes this to a whole new level; not only do you get salsa but also pico and a warm bean dip.
I went with the street tacos. Their protein options include: asada, lengua (beef tongue), adobada, pork carnitas, pollo, al pastor, and chorizo. Now I am not quite adventurous enough to try the beef tongue, although I know many people who love it, so I went with two asada and two carnitas tacos. The corn tortillas were warm and packed full of meat. The asada was so tender and flavorful and the carnitas was juicy and melted in your mouth. I scarfed them down fast. The meal came with rice and beans, and the Spanish rice was some of, if not, the fluffiest, freshest rice I have ever been served.
Zack went with the queso birria tacos and the portions were extremely generous. The tortillas were toasted and filled to the brim with ooey-gooey cheese and juicy shredded meat. The consume wasn’t too oily and had a savory yet lightly sweet flavor. It was absolutely delicious!
We visited for a “linner” (the time between lunch and dinner) on a Friday, so it was time for me to have a cocktail. After much consideration, I decided to try the El Azul, a combination of rum, 7-Up, pineapple juice, and blue curacao. It was so good, Zack even tried to steal it from me. Not only do they bring street tacos and amazing cocktails to the scene, but they even put their own spin on the Buñuelos (the dessert fried tortilla chips) by adding a scoop of ice cream on top. But watch out when you bite into it or your teeth will freeze!
The building is on the corner of Main Street and 1st Ave. and they did a wonderful job fixing it up. The interior is extremely clean and the decor is lovely. The service is fast and efficient, and everyone had a great attitude. The prices are great considering the amount of food you get, plus the unlimited chips and salsa!
We have a lot of family birthdays in Colville and this spot will definitely be added into the rotation. Next time you have a craving for amazing street tacos, make sure to stop in and give this place a try!
El Patron, 100 South Main Street, Colville, WA 99114
509-253-8451 www.elpatronmexicanrestauranttaqueriawa.com
