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Tradition You Can Taste
Real Mexican recipes, homemade tortillas, and ingredients sourced with care — served right here in Ocala.
Pressed & Simmered In-House
We press tortillas fresh daily, simmer salsas from scratch, and source ingredients from Mexican suppliers — because real flavor can't be shortcut.
From Our Kitchen
Come as You Are, Stay Awhile
Colorful murals, lively booth seating, and the warmth of a neighborhood spot — El Patrón is where Ocala gathers, celebrates, and comes back for more.
More Than a Meal, a Tradition
El Patrón was built on a simple conviction: Ocala deserved real Mexican food — rooted in generations of tradition, made from scratch, one plate at a time.
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Our menus
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Reservations
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for Mexican favorites in Ocala, from birria tacos and hearty fajitas to seafood specialties, tortas, and classic desserts.
- Mexican Food: Mexican favorites range from tacos and mole enchiladas to grilled meats, shrimp ceviche, and classic sweets. Examples include Tacos de Birria, Enchiladas de Mole Rojo o Verde, Carne Asada, Ceviche de Camarón, and Churros.
- Latin American Food: Empanadas, grilled meats, shrimp ceviche, and fried plantains offer savory variety alongside custard and milk-soaked cake. Examples include Empanadas, Carne Asada, Ceviche de Camarón, Fried Plantains, Flan, and Tres Leches Cake.
- Chicken: Chicken comes grilled, paired with mushrooms or creamy sauce, and tucked into burritos, quesadillas, and tortas. Examples include Grilled Chicken, Mushroom Chicken, Pollo a la Crema, Burrito Pulled Chicken, Grilled Chicken or Steak Quesadillas, and Pollo / Chicken Torta.
- Seafood: Shrimp and fish dishes span ceviche, garlic and spicy preparations, fried fish, soups, and seafood fajitas. Examples include Ceviche de Camarón, Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, Camarones a la Diabla, Mojarra Frita, Seafood Soup, and Seafood / Mariscos Fajita.
- Steak: Grilled steak and ribeye anchor this category, alongside Mexican-style beef dishes, fajitas, and quesadillas. Examples include Grilled Steak, Ribeye Poblano, Carne Asada, Bistec a la Mexicana, Steak & Chicken / Carne y Pollo Fajita, and Steak El Patrón.
Additionally, explore Quesadillas, Burritos, Tortas, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Lunch, Tacos, Desserts, Salads, Breakfast, Drinks, Birria, Soups, Ribs, and Tamales.
Where are you located?
We are located in Ocala, FL at 3101 SW 34th Ave
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Ocala, Ocala Ridge, Camp Roosevelt, Shady, Martel, Liberty Triangle, Santos, Marion County, Montague, Kendrick, Ross Prairie, Mount Olive, On Top of the World Designated Place, York, Oak, Zuber, Silver Springs, Ocala Estates, Fellowship, and Martin.
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