La Patrona

La Patrona

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Hours
Sun
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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About
A seaside Mexican restaurant with Mexican traditional food. La Patrona Restaurant will delight your palate with the authentic flavors of this cuisine, which is one of the most extensive culinary exhibitions in the world.
CUISINES
International
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles437 reviews
Excellent
271
Very good
100
Average
34
Poor
17
Terrible
15

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Birmingham223 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • family
I really love Mexican food, and we'd seen that there was a bit of a larger variety of vegetarian choices than there had been at most other dinner locations on the island, so headed over. This restaurant was a little pricier than the others we had visited, but this was clearly reflected in both the design of the restaurant and the food, so don't be put off as it is very much worth it! We were treated to a free 'tasting' set of starters - black bean dip with fresh tacos and tortillas. My brother had mentioned to the staff on the way in that it was my birthday so I got a little chocolate cake and candle, and the staff sang happy birthday for me which was cute. he genuine well wishes of the staff over my birthday was reflective of their attitude throughout the whole meal, so authentically attentive and helpful - for example I wanted to check which veg were in the fajitas, and they were really enthusiastic with talking me through different options - as I said at the beginning cannot recommend the place enough.
Written December 8, 2024
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our food, service, and atmosphere. It's great to know that our vegetarian options stood out and that our team could make your experience even more special. We take pride in offering not only delicious dishes but also genuine, attentive service, and it means a lot to hear that reflected in your experience. We're so glad you felt celebrated and well taken care of during your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to the island.
Written December 11, 2024
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Mama H
Point Pleasant Beach142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • couples
Excellent service, we walked up to the restaurant immediately greeted with smiles, very welcoming, seated, we chose outside along the beautiful waterfront. Our server, Anita, greeted us with smiles, provided us with outstanding service, she’s friendly, attentive made a pleasant dining experience. The food is delicious, she served us a complimentary dish of warm beans topped with melted cheese and tortilla chips so good. I ordered a mojito, he ordered a bourbon old fashioned both cocktails were perfectly made and refreshingly tasty, we shared a bottle of water we chose flat. Appetizer we shared was a scrumptious shrimp cocktail we never had anything like it a must try especially if you like shrimp cocktail. We both ordered the filet mignon special and it was tender cooked to our choice medium rare with a side of scrumptious au jus. The sides were a big baked potato, sour cream or butter if you like, fresh mixed vegetables carrots, cauliflower, broccoli. Everything was served hot including the dinner plate food is so so yummy. We shared a delicious flan best we ever sunk our forks in, wow. The service and food were amazing. A must visit.
Written June 28, 2024
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your review. We are happy to hear that you had such a wonderful dining experience at La Patrona. It’s great to know that Anita provided you with outstanding service and made your visit special. We’re delighted you enjoyed the delicious food, from the complimentary warm beans with melted cheese and tortilla chips to the perfectly made cocktails and the scrumptious shrimp cocktail. We’re especially pleased that the filet mignon special and the sides exceeded your expectations. Your high praise for our flan is much appreciated! We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal along the beautiful waterfront.
Written July 1, 2024
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Ann H
York2607 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • family
We chose this beautifully located restaurant for our daughter's birthday celebration and it was a very good decision after the experience we had. We were so well looked after by Mickiuel with nothing being too much trouble. We had cocktails, mains and desserts, all delicious and beautifully presented and all with a big smile. Our daughter then got an extra dessert as a birthday treat along with a song from the staff. Fantastic night!!!
Written November 8, 2024
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your review! We're very happy that you chose us to celebrate your daughter's special day. It’s fantastic to hear that Mickiuel took such great care of you and made the evening even more memorable. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the cocktails, mains, and desserts, and that we could add a little extra celebration for your daughter. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious meals and great memories.
Written November 11, 2024
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sharonzano
Caribbean10 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • couples
So disappointed the chef has permanently changed the seafood platter for two removing the lobster tails; wouldn’t even add them for an up charge—-if I wanted a lobster tail had to order a lobster dinner too. Then tonight, no longer carry chili rellanos. How about adding some molcajete choices?
Written March 1, 2023
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Wanderer443294
Orlando2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • family
Delicious home-made food. Not the premade Sysco grade Mexican food. They catered to the vegetarians in our party adding fresh vegetables to the meal. Even the churros were freshly made. Would highly recommend. Sanjay was sweet and knowledgeable.
Written June 10, 2024
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you for your sharing your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our homemade dishes and appreciated our use of fresh ingredients. It was our pleasure to cater to the vegetarians in your party, ensuring everyone had a delightful meal. We're also glad you loved our freshly made churros. Your kind words about Sanjay's service are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Patrona soon.
Written June 12, 2024
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daniles
33 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • solo
Breakfast buffet food had limited choices. No bacon only chopped hot dogs as an option. I ordered an omelet with bacon and got 2 very thin slices. The omelet was mediocre. It had very little seasoning. The coffee was good. The fruit options are limited. Juice isn’t included in the $25 breakfast buffet choice and at that price it should.
Written December 26, 2023
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience at La Patrona. We sincerely apologize that your breakfast experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your candid comments regarding the limited choices in our breakfast buffet and the absence of bacon as an option. We understand the importance of a satisfying meal, and we are disappointed to hear that your omelet fell short of our usual standards in terms of both portion size and seasoning. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will certainly address these concerns with our culinary team to make the necessary improvements. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the coffee, and we take note of your comments about the fruit options and the inclusion of juice in the buffet price. Rest assured, we will use your feedback to enhance our offerings and provide a more comprehensive and enjoyable breakfast experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide a dining experience that exceeds your expectations.
Written December 28, 2023
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Seamus
Oakville1718 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • couples
Large joint strangely unpopulated in this closing week of March. Started wth empanadas, generously stuffed with chicken and served with fresh shredded lettuce. The chef threw in a side of delicious back beans. The missus went with the Caribbean salad with chicken and red grapefruit. Succulent and nicely tart, with a very generous portion of grilled chicken. I took the arrachera tacos: 3 corn tortillas filled with this slow-grilled skirt steak, with sour cream, retried black beans, onion and a tepid salsa. I kicked it all up with a lashing of Matouk’s, and that hit started the meal for both of us. Over all, pretty good Mexican fare, and excellent service by Mickiuel et al. With a full bottle of water and 3 Présidente (served cold), $85USD before tip.
Written March 26, 2023
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you for sharing your comments with us. We want you to know how much we enjoy serving you, every guest we welcome is a family member for us. Of course we appreciate your visit, but we also appreciate the positive lift we get from your comments. We feel truly honoured to be part of your vacation.
Written March 30, 2023
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Kaya D
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • family
Excellent food, with very good vegan/vegetarian options (always a little difficult for us to find). The verde sauce was the most flavorful we have ever had, and the service and view were lovely. Cocktails were great too. Only downside was it can be quite expensive but if you're prepared for that, you will enjoy a really wonderful meal on vacation!
Written August 25, 2023
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your dining experience at La Patrona. We're excited to hear that you enjoyed our excellent food, including our diverse vegan/vegetarian options, which we take great pride in offering. It's delightful to know that our verde sauce left such a positive impression, and we're pleased you found our service and view lovely. We're also glad to hear that you appreciated our cocktails. While we understand that dining costs can vary, we aim to provide an exceptional culinary experience that reflects the quality and flavors of our dishes. We appreciate your patronage and hope to welcome you back for another wonderful meal on your next vacation.
Written August 28, 2023
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John W
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • family
Our family visited La Patrona twice for dinner during our visit to Simpson Bay Beach Resort, and were beyond thrilled with the experience each time. Our server Kayan was warm and welcoming, giving us excellent details about the menu as well as great local insights about the island of Sint Maarten. Our 12 year old son loved the red enchiladas, and when Kayan made cherries flambe at our table, he was amazed! Our food was wonderful each time, and the ingredients were so fresh, the dishes so expertly prepared that our understanding of what Mexican cuisine could be has been forever redefined. We are looking forward to our next visit already!
Written June 3, 2023
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you very much for reviewing La Patrona. We constantly work on improving our guests’ satisfaction; therefore, your feedback, helps us to see our resort through the eyes of our guests and is highly valuable to us. Again, thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We would be more than happy to welcome you again soon.
Written June 8, 2023
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kad2909
Palm City12 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • friends
Worst experience we’ve had on the island. We came for filet migon special it was not the filet migon we are accustomed to in the USA. It would have been acceptable if it was cooked to what we asked for. First run was over cooked the second run was rare, the server Danny was good but this restaurant needs to learn how to take the meal off the bill when they screw up this badly or offer something to compensate their customers. A drink or desert. It an unacceptable restaurant that claims they are rated highly.
Written October 28, 2021
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Rene R
Marlboro158 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • couples
Waiter and staff was great, place is clean and right off the water at the hotel. You won't notice it's a Mexican restaurant it has a more of a casual atmosphere. The music puts you to sleep, a little Caribbean and Spanish music would help spruce up the place atmosphere. Some design would help if you would see something of the culture to show thier serving Mexican food. Next I cook all types of food and have a chef background in cooking Spanish Itaian and seafood one of my specialty. Here the pork was bland, no taste the Pico de salsa needs a kick to it. The rice was stale the flour tortilla was bland. Qualgamol was mush, you don't plate it with lettus. It's a great spot and has a great menu to offer variety but the flavors are not married up right. I see so much potential and can take this place to the next level. The stake house next door is taking up patio space get ride of it make it a dance floor add a Latin dance night a few recommendations and more to make something no one else has to bring the Latin spice to life. It needs work it has a gold mind of a spot. So much potential not being utilized.
Written June 20, 2022
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Angela G
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • couples
The food was amazing here, authentic Mexican food and top notch margaritas! Our servers Daniel and Kayanne were extremely friendly and attentive exceeding our every expectation! I got the chicken and steak fajitas which were excellent, and my husband got the Mayan tomahawk which was full of flavor and delicious! Would highly recommend La Patrona for lunch, dinner, date night, or any occasion!
Written October 4, 2024
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re excited to hear that you enjoyed our authentic Mexican cuisine and margaritas. It’s great to know that Daniel and Kayanne provided exceptional service, as we take pride in our team’s dedication to making every guest feel special. We’re delighted you loved the chicken and steak fajitas and the flavorful Mayan tomahawk. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back in your next visit.
Written October 7, 2024
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Dorothy
Dunedin17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • none
My daughter and I have been here before and service is always outstanding plus the food is excellent. Mexican food is not my go-to food, but this cuisine is Mexican based - not US fast food Mex/Tex. The bar has a fine drink selection and portion sizes (for both food and drink) are just PERFECT. The Manager, Angel, was very attentive to all the patrons and made sure everything was just right.Actually, you don't feel like a customer, you feel like an old friend. A 'don't miss' when you are in Sint Maarten.
Written April 9, 2023
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thank you for sharing your comments with us. We would like to thank you for visiting us, as always it was truly a pleasure to serve you. We feel very happy that the food and service were to your liking, as complete satisfaction is our goal. We would love to have the pleasure of seeing you as a regular guest. We are looking forward to your next visit and wish you the best.
Written April 18, 2023
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By the beach
Ocean City588 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • none
My wife and I visited La Patrona for dinner twice during our stay. The first time we both ordered the NY strip. The temperature came out low on both of our orders, so I took my wife’s and she sent hers back to raise the temperature. Hers did come back still a little under cooked. Both cuts of meat were very flavorful and tender. This was a very good option for a good cut of meat compared to Bovin Steakhouse next door. The second time we both ordered a Mexican dish. Both were very good and flavorfulas well. We did order the guacamole and chips as an appetizer which was excellent. We sat outside next to the water which provided a nice sunset and water views. Our wait staff was attentive and friendly.
Written December 17, 2022
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Gerardo G.
Dear Diner, Thank you for sharing your comments with us. It has been a privilege to have you as a valuable guest. Any time you feel that we need to bring some changes in the quality of work we deliver, please let us know. We would be more than happy to receive your valuable suggestions.
Written January 18, 2023
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LaKisha R
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • family
First of all Kayan was the best server and had awesome recommendations and great energy! I had the shrimp and lobster enchiladas with flour tortillas and they did not disappoint! Highly recommend that. This is a great stop to take on the island...great for a date or time with the family.
Written August 7, 2023
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Gerardo González
Hello, Thanks for your review. At La Patrona we do everything possible to provide our guests with the best service and we are always happy when you appreciate it. Thank you for choosing us, we hope your next visit is just as positive.
Written August 9, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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