Second Helpings

El Patio (1954)

2938 Guadalupe, 476-5955

Mon-Sat, 11am-9:45pm

The very traditional Tex-Mex fare here hasn't changed or given in to trends in nearly 50 years of friendly service on the north end of UT's main drag. It's probably the only place you'll find saltines instead of chips and each meal ends with a frosty scoop of sherbet and some Mexican coconut candy.

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