Taqueria El Paisa

A straightforward taqueria on East Las Palmas Avenue serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican staples until 10pm most nights, one of four taquerias clustered within a couple of doors of each other downtown. The menu sticks to the classics rather than chasing trends, and portions run generous for the price, consistent with the rest of Patterson's no-frills Mexican food scene. It's a genuinely local spot rather than a tourist stop, which shows in both the prices and the crowd. With nearly 30 reviews on Yelp, it's built a solid, if modest, reputation among locals looking for a reliable taco fix.