Don Patron - Mexican Grill & Cantina — Restaurant in Marlborough

In the small town of Marlboro, west of Boston, you'll find Don Patron—a delightful Mexican restaurant that stands out for all the right reasons. Unlike big city establishments filled with pretentious patrons, this place is frequented by friendly neighborhood folks who appreciate authentic Mexican cuisine. The stylish bar might be generally empty, but the dining area is always full, which speaks volumes about the excellent food quality. Unlike some high-end French restaurants where you might leave disappointed, Don Patron delivers exactly what you expect, if not more. The food is consistently top-notch, and the service is impeccable. Every visit is a pleasure with excellent food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. And let's not forget their damn good lemonade—it's a must-try! Don Patron truly has mastered the art of providing a perfect dining...

I was searching for highly rated places nearby and found this. Extremely glad that I did! Fantastic flavors, generally if I eat Mexican far outside Boston it doesn’t really taste as good. This place is an exception! I really enjoyed my steak burrito. Asked them for some really spicy sauce and it was absolutely incredible. My wife had a pineapple cut in half with shrimp I believe in it. She was a bit disappointed it wasn’t very big, but certainly tasty. The best thing was their salsa! I loved the consistency of the smooth sauce, I cannot stand chunky salsa so if you like smooth salsa this place is a great selection. I was thoroughly impressed and I’m sure we will return again. We ordered take out so didn’t have the opportunity to try drinks so...

Updating this from 5 stars to 2... over a year later this place has taken a turn for the worse. I used to go here for lunch on occasion and buy a la carte tacos that were tremendous. Soft corn shells, well seasoned ingredients, fresh cilantro, onion and a lime to squeeze. A couple of these and a draft beer would cost $13 before tip. The lunch menu has transformed into 20+ dollar entrees... for the most part all tex mex style, everything covered in cheese and sauce. The a la carte tacos gone. I can, however, buy 3 tacos for 20+ dollars, all covered in sauces and cheese. If you're looking for expensive tex mex I guess this is the place to go. If you're looking for affordable mexican cuisine I'd consider...