La Patrona Authentic Mexican Food

A family-style Mexican restaurant sharing the same short stretch of East Las Palmas Avenue as several other local taquerias, closed Mondays but open into the evening the rest of the week. The menu leans toward heartier, sit-down plates rather than quick tacos, making it a slightly better fit for a proper meal than some of its taqueria neighbors. With around a dozen reviews online, it's smaller and less established than some of the other Las Palmas Avenue spots, but locals who know it speak well of the portions and the homemade feel of the cooking.