La Patrona Bloomington

Best steak and chicken tacos in town hands down

It’s incredibly sketchy to cover your glass windows (mall food court) with aluminum foil. What are you trying to hide? Never saw a business do this before.

Today, I had the pleasure of dining at La Patrona for lunch, and let me tell you, it's a hidden gem nestled inside Eastland Mall. As one of the few authentic-looking Mexican eateries in Bloomington, it was a bit tricky to locate, but the search was well worth it. I opted for 2 pork and steak gorditas, 2 steak tacos, and a mango Jarrito. The gorditas exceeded my expectations--they were generously sized, with a satisfyingly crunchy shell and a hearty filling. The addition of hot sauce on the side elevated the flavors even more. The tacos were equally impressive; bursting with flavor, and the steak was wonderfully seasoned. What truly stood out, though, was the staff. Their cheery demeanor and warm hospitality made the dining experience even more enjoyable. Their genuine friendliness added an extra layer of charm to the restaurant. Overall, my experience at La Patrona was fantastic. If you're craving authentic Mexican cuisine in Bloomington, look no further than La Patrona.

This food is outstanding as always! Love the steak nachos!

I've eaten here many times. Very good food and a nice varied menu, especially for the mall's food court. Prices are reasonable. Friendly, courteous service. They do charge a credit card service fee, which is totally reasonable, but it is not obvious when you pay. If this bothers you, you might want to bring some cash.

I remember hearing how good their tacos are from ppl at this point they were a taco truck that you would just have to catch. I just so happen to get a hold of some tacos once when they happened to be parked in a lot by AutoZone and the taste of these tacos stay with you. They are now located in Eastland Mall which is a bit of a trip for me but I was so happy to visit and grab tacos when I was out that way. They open up I wanna say at 11 on the weekdays I went on a Friday afternoon and it looks like I wasn't the only one looking for tacos that day as I got there early on accident but it was close to opening time and they were right on it. The cashier was super nice and food took no time at all and was def hot and ready when I received it. I paid about 10 or so for 2 well packed tacos and a can of soda. Perfect for lunch on the go while running errands. Should I be in the area again this would be a recurring stop for me for sure I love my tacos. Also to be noted it was nice that thought the mall is def a bit run down it comparison to its hay days it was nice to not eat in a crowded place but just enough ppl for it to not feel empty.

Relaxing

Literally some of the best birria tacos I’ve ever had. Must try.