Los Patios Cocina Mexicana — Restaurant in San Clemente

As we entered it was empty which I was glad about because usually Id expect better service. Our waitress did her due diligence and that I appreciated. What I didn’t appreciate was whomever the cook was or owner that I seen sitting in the back corner as soon as we got there, slouched and talking on his phone before he noticed me just looking at him and left into the kitchen I assume. Well, noticing the foods on the menu they were actually of a really good variety. But the pricing was a little too much. either way I wanted to see if it was cause the quality and taste of the food . Well, the food was not bad but seemed kinda cold. Also , it lacked a bit more of seasoning but I’ll let it pass. I asked my waitress for a little of mole on the side and she came back with the cook said it would be $3.50 and given cold. If you literally are in the kitchen why couldn’t he just heat it up!?? I didn’t understand so I just said to forget it. The environment of this place was sad. No music, no clean looking tables and just boxes of empty beer and sauces right near tables and in customer view. This place has potential but it definitely needs someone who knows how to manage and run a good restaurant. Also, while eating some gentlemen came in for drinks and complained how the prices are just going up every time they come and it’s been around 2-3 months. Either way , I could definitely notice this place is lacking a lot of life, taste, and just a welcoming ambiance. Also, please , someone save this place , it has too much potential to be given up...

Three of us went here for a snack while spending the day shopping. The place was empty and when they seated us she put us way in the back corner but we asked if we could move and they ssaid that was fine. It was a little chilly inside maybe because there were ceiling fans on. Should have took this as time to leave.

They brought chips and salsa right away and we all only wanted water to drink. We decided to order the trio of enchiladas to share and it said at the top that it came with rice, beans and a guacamole salad. We asked to get all beans no rice and he said it doesn't come with anything even though the menu said it did. He said he would find out. He did bring the food out with beans and when I asked where the guacamole was He said it doesn't come with it and to look at the picture and see that it doesn't and there's nothing he can do he's not the boss.

At this time we notice that they are not cheese enchiladas like it says but chicken. When we tell him he says well that's better that what you ordered. I was flabbergasted at that comment. We just kept them and they were delicious but it was very awkward.

When it came time to pay that was the most uncomfortable experience. They had that pay thing that you swipe your card at the table. He swiped the card then pointed to the tip spot and told my friend to pick which one she wants for the tip. I was shocked and said we will leave cash. I've never had anything like that happen.

I included photos of the menu where it shows what's included...

My husband and I ate here for lunch. We should’ve left when we got there and found out we were literally the only people there. The place was extremely outdated and disgusting. The fans were sagging from the amount of dust built up on their blades. There was only one guy working and he seemed nice, but we were obviously scammed. My husband and I both ordered the mole enchiladas combo, which on the menu said that it came served with guacamole. When the server bought the food without the guacamole, I asked him for it and said that the menu states it was included. I could barely finish one enchilada because it was disgusting (and I seriously love Mexican food). The rice and beans also had an extremely off taste to them. We both ordered margaritas that were very small and I felt sick to my stomach (and not in a good way) before I could get even close to finishing it. My husband asked for a beer and was brought one, but it wasn’t the one he asked for. When we got the check, it was $30/40 more than what we had expected to pay when we added up the prices on the menu. On top of that, we had to use the ATM in the restaurant in order to pay which was very weird. Please do...