Restaurants in Highlands
Patzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant
Things to Know
Patzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant is a beloved local spot known for its expertly prepared tacos asada, carnitas, and steak fajitas, featuring a warm patio and gracious service that keeps regulars returning for decades.
This is where you go for straightforward, carefully prepared classic Mexican dishes—tacos asada and carnitas that justify the loyal following, paired with genuine hospitality that makes you want to linger.
- ✓Tacos asada and carbon are exceptional and worth ordering repeatedly
- ✓Steak fajitas and carnitas arrive juicy, well-seasoned, and generously portioned
- ✓Happy hour tacos are bright and flavorful with honest pricing
- ✓Horchata served in vintage metal cups like old-time milkshakes
- ✓Warm patio setting with genuinely kind, attentive service
- ✓Green chile smothered burritos are standout
- ⚠Salsa is very spicy for some palates
- ⚠Chile rellenos and non-taco dishes can be inconsistent or underwhelming compared to the signature tacos
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What Visitors Say
J. O.
4 weeks ago
My rating is for the Tacos Asada and Carbon. They are both very good and have been going here for many years for them. A very few times I have tried something different and I'm always left disappointed I didn't get the tacos. Tried the chile rellenos (soft) last visit and they were okay (the actual chilli had very little flavor) but will go back to Tacos Asada next visit. Also really like the Horchata from her in the cold metal cups (like old time milk shake blender cups). The chips & salsa are good but the salsa is usually too spicy for my taste.
Kosmik Owl
2 months ago
This Mexican restaurant delivers a confident and satisfying expression of classic dishes, with carnitas and fajitas prepared with care and restraint. The happy hour tacos are a particular pleasure, bright, flavorful, and generously portioned. The pricing feels refreshingly honest, especially given the quality and abundance of the food. The space is warm and welcoming, complemented by service that is polished yet genuinely kind. Owners and servers move with ease and attentiveness, creating an atmosphere that invites lingering rather than rushing. The steak fajitas arrive juicy and well-seasoned, a dish that speaks for itself without unnecessary embellishment. It is the kind of place where value, flavor, and hospitality meet effortlessly.
Stephanie S
8 months ago
Really amazing food, great patio and excellent service! My husband’s enchilada was perfect - best I’ve had in awhile. My steak (carbon) burrito was delish! I brought family from out of town and they loved it too! Great green chile - the burrito was smothered in. The salsa was nice and spicy!
Elizabeth Dressel
3 months ago
My husband and I shared the carnitas plate and the puntas a la mexicana and both were delicious! We will definitely be back!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant worth it in Highlands?
This is where you go for straightforward, carefully prepared classic Mexican dishes—tacos asada and carnitas that justify the loyal following, paired with genuine hospitality that makes you want to linger. Known for: authentic tacos and carnitas, honest prices.
What do visitors love about Patzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant?
Tacos asada and carbon are exceptional and worth ordering repeatedly Steak fajitas and carnitas arrive juicy, well-seasoned, and generously portioned Happy hour tacos are bright and flavorful with honest pricing Horchata served in vintage metal cups like old-time milkshakes Warm patio setting with genuinely kind, attentive service Green chile smothered burritos are standout
Is there anything to know before visiting Patzcuaro's Mexican Restaurant?
Salsa is very spicy for some palates Chile rellenos and non-taco dishes can be inconsistent or underwhelming compared to the signature tacos
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