El Patron Cantina Iron Bridge
About us
Built around traditional favorites and regional dishes, this spot brings familiar comforts together with specialties that are not always easy to find. El Patron Cantina Iron Bridge draws on cooking linked to Michoacan and Jalisco, serving tacos, chicken mole, and posole in a cheerful room with color-blocked walls, bright art, and a lively bar. Fresh margaritas and great cocktails keep the mood social, while vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options make it easier for groups to settle in and enjoy the experience together.
Serving Chester, Virginia since 2008
El Patron Cantina combines traditional Mexican favorites that are enjoyed by all. From the carne asada tacos, burritos, and tortas that everyone loves to the down home chicken mole, posole, and mariscos that are hard to find. Come in and enjoy a fresh margarita and some chips and salsa to complete your meal.
Authentic food, with a bold twist
Presenting the bold foods and flavors of Mexico, El Patron Cantina has established a new standard for gourmet fare. With a menu of complex authentic dishes based on the home cooking of our Chef's home state, Michoacan and Jalisco, we take traditional food to a whole new level.


