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El Patrón Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Manhattan, KS
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El Patrón Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

El Patrón Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is a place to eat or drink in Manhattan, KS, part of the Salina and Manhattan guide. Cost: under $25.

429 Poyntz Ave · Manhattan, KS

Why you should go…

El Patrón is a locally owned Mexican restaurant and cantina on Poyntz Avenue in downtown Manhattan, with a second location, El Patrón Dos, in Junction City. Everything is made fresh seven days a week, including tacos, enchiladas, burritos and quesadillas with grilled chicken, beef or shrimp. A drinks menu, a kids' menu and daily specials make it work for both families and a night out.

  • #mexican restaurant
  • #cantina
  • #tacos
  • #family restaurant

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