El Padrino Mexican Grill Cantina

The prices have gone up since the remodel…… I ordered 6 soft tacos on Tuesday and a large guacamole to go. When I picked up the tacos she had forgotten the guacamole, no problem. I placed that order separately and it was $16 and change. JUST FOR A LARGE GUACAMOLE! I verified 3-4 times just a large guacamole? Needless to say I cancelled that order. I can’t afford to eat here anymore.

UPDATE: We took a party of 18 Saturday afternoon. The were attentive, and didn't mess up any orders. I definitely recommend here for large groups! Their new seafood options will knock your socks off! They have the largest and freshest oysters of anyone in town! I've been coming here for their ceviche for years and now I'll only go here for their Oysters. Their other food options are great too.

Competition for Taco Tuesday in Hot Springs is tough, but El Padrino might be my favorite contender. The drink specials are good, the staff is great, and the food in always good. Check them out on a night with live music, too.

I went on Taco Tuesday where you can buy hard or soft, beef or chicken tacos for around $1 per. Mine were delicious, the caso Blanco ? White cheese dip? was great, the habernera sauce was the bomb and service was excellent. I've never been there before but sure be back to try other things on the menu.

This place has made several improvements. They have live music on Friday and sometimes on Saturday. A full bar and an updated menu. We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters with Ceviche and let me tell you that I was surprised! They were the best oysters I ever had! They were huge, fresh and delicious! We will definitely try again some of their many other options.