Featured Items
Lunch Menu
Empanadas
12 Empanadas DEAL
A $6.60 discount has been applied to this promotion.$24.606 Empanadas DEAL
A $1.20 discount has been applied to this promotion.$13.20NEW! Baked Empanada Platter
6 baked empanadas, with your choice of up to three flavors, served with two of our house-made sauces.$15.90NEW! Salmon and Spinach (COLD)
Salmon, spinach, onions, bell peppers, white sauce and parmesan cheese.$2.65Chicken Empanada (COLD)
Chicken, onions and green peppers$2.65Beef Empanada (COLD)
Beef, onions, olives and egg$2.65Ham and Cheese Empanada (COLD)
Ham and mozzarella cheese (contains eggs)$2.50Cheese and Onions Empanada (COLD)
Mozzarella cheese and onions$2.65Corn Empanada (COLD)
Corn, onions and bechamel sauce$2.65Spinach Empanada (COLD)
Spinach, onions and parmesan cheese$2.65Sweet Beef Empanada (COLD)
Beef, sugar, olives and eggs$2.65NEW! Salmon and Spinach (WARM)
Salmon, spinach, onions, bell peppers, white sauce and parmesan cheese.$2.65Chicken Empanada (WARM)
$2.65Beef Empanada (WARM)
$2.65Ham and Cheese Empanada (WARM)
$2.65Cheese and Onions Empanada (WARM)
$2.65Corn Empanada (WARM)
$2.65Spinach Empanada (WARM)
$2.65Sweet Beef Empanada (WARM)
$2.65
Specialty Empanadas
Appetizers
NEW! Milanesa Sampler
Four classic Argentine-style beef milanesas in petite form: Napolitana, A Caballo, Margherita, and Prosciutto & Olives. Served with golden Provenzal fries. Perfect for sharing!$33.90Grilled Sausage
Argentine Grilled Sausage$4.25Morcilla Argentina
Argentine Grilled Blood Sausage$4.25Molleja
Sweetbread$9.50Chinchulin
Grilled small beef intestine$9.50Provoleta
Grilled Provolone Cheese sprinkled with Oregano and served with bread slices$8.90Choripan
Grilled Argentine Sausage Sandwich$4.95Calamares Fritos
Fried Calamari served with Salsa Golf$9.50Lengua a la Vinagreta
Cow tongue marinated in vinaigrette sauce served with argentine style potato saldaOUT OF STOCK$10.90Camarones al Ajillo
Sauteed shrimps (9) in a garlic sauce and served on top of fresh sliced bread$14.90
Lunch Specials
Small Soup & 2 baked Empanadas
Smal soup and 2 baked empanadas$9.95Small Salad & 2 baked Empanadas
Small salad and 2 baked empanadas$9.95Choripan & 2 baked Empanadas
Choripan (Sausage sandwich) and 2 baked empanadas$9.95Small Soup and Quiche or Potato Omellet
Small soup and 1 slice of quiche or spanish omelet$10.20Small Salad and Quiche or Potato Omellet
Small salad and 1 slice of quiche or spanish omelet$10.20
Breakfast
Revuelto de Salchicha
Scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes and sliced hot dogs. Served with breakfast potatoes on the side.$10.50Revuelto de Chorizo
Scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes and sliced sausage. Served with breakfast potatoes on the side.$10.50Revuelto de Gramajo
Scrambled eggs mixed with golden French fries, cheese and diced ham. Served with toasted bread on the side.$10.50Egg Only Omelet
Egg Omelet – Fluffy egg omelet served with breakfast potatoes on the side.$7.90Ham, eggs and cheese omelet
Ham, egg & cheese omelet. Served with breakfast potatoes on the side.$9.50Vegetable and Cheese Omelet
Vegetable Omelet with sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and melted cheese. Served with breakfast potatoes on the side.$9.90Ham, eggs & Cheese Croissant
Buttery Croissant filled with ham, egg, and cheese.$7.50
Soups, Quiches and Omelettes
Chicken Soup
$6.90Beef Soup
$7.95Sausage and Chickpeas Soup
Home-made chickpeas & sausage soup$7.95Lentils Soup
Home-made lentils soup$7.95Locro Stew
Home-made stew made with beef, pork, corn and vegetables$7.95Argentine Quiche (Tarta)
Home-made traditional argentine quiches$4.95Spanish Omelets (Tortillas)
Home-made spanish omelettes$4.75
Salads
NEW! Cobb Fiesta Salad
Fresh lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, shredded cheese, hard-boiled egg, and grilled chicken, tossed in ranch dressing.$14.95Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad with croutons and parmesan cheese$12.50Verde Salad
Fresh spring mix, cucumber, cherry tomato, onions & tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.$13.50
Side Orders
French Fries
French Fries$4.95+Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries$4.95+Ensalada Rusa (Potato Salad)
Potato Salad with carrots, peas and mayo$4.50+House Salad (Mixta)
Green Salad with lettuce, tomato, onions and hard-boiled eggs$5.25+Tomato & Onions Salad
Fresh sliced tomato and onion salad$6.25+Mashed Potato
Home-made mashed potato$4.95+Rice with Vegetables
Yellow rice with vegetables$4.95+Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Grilled vegetables skewers$5.90+Steamed Vegetables
Steam vegetables Medley$5.50+Quinoa Salad
Quinoa Salad made with minced vegetables, cramberries and toasted almonds$5.25+Yuca Fries
Yuca Fries (Fried Cassava)$4.95+Carrots and Eggs Salad
Fresh sliced tomato and onion salad$4.95+Regular Chimichurri
$5.95+Spicy Chimichurri
$5.95+Pan Baguette
Feshly baked Baguette bread$2.25Extra 2oz Sauce
$0.95
On The Grill
Parrillada Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires BBQ - Short Beef Ribs, NY Steak, Skirt Steak, Argentine Sausage, Blood Sausage, Molleja, Chinchulines, Bread, Chimichurri Sauce and two large sides$66.90Parrillada El Patio
Para Dos BBQ - Short Beef Ribs,Skirt Steak, Chicken, Argentine Sausage, Blood Sausage, Molleja, Chinchulines, Bread, Chimichurri Sauce and two large sides$61.90Personal Parrillada
Mini Personal BBQ - Short Beef Rib (1), NY Steak (6oz) Argentine Sausage, Blood Sausage, Molleja, Chinchulines, Bread, Chimichurri Sauce and two small sides$33.9514oz Angus Ribeye steak
Grilled Angus Ribeye steak (14oz) served with two small side orders.OUT OF STOCK$33.9014oz Angus New York strip
Grilled Angus New York strip (14oz) served with two small side orders.$31.90Grilled Rib Eye Steak (Ojo de Bife)
Grilled Rib Eye Steak (12 oz) served with two small sides$21.95Seared Ribeye Steak
Ribeye steak seared to perfection, finished with a buttery rosemary sauce.(10oz)$21.95Grilled NY Strip (Bife de Chorizo)
Grilled NY Steak (12 oz) served with two small sides$20.95Grilled Skirt Steak (Entrana)
Grilled Skirt Steak on top of grilled peppers and onions served with two small sides$22.95Churrasco a Caballo
Grilled NY Steak (12 oz) topped with two sunny-side up eggs and served with two small sides$22.95Grilled Short Beef Ribs (Tira de Asado)
Grilled Argentine Style Short Beef Ribs served with two small sides$21.95Grilled Chicken - Dark
Grilled Chicken (Dark or White Meat) served with two small sides$17.50Grilled Chicken - White
Grilled Chicken (Dark or White Meat) served with two small sides$17.95
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Sandwiches
Choripan
Grilled Argentine Sausage Sandwich$4.95Lomito Recoleta Sandwich
Grilled NY Steak sandwich served with fries$16.95Lomito Recoleta Completo Sandwich
Grilled NY Steak sandwich with ham, cheese and fried egg served with fries$19.95Lomito Sandwich
Grilled Steak sandwich served with fries$12.95Lomito Completo Sandwich
Grilled Steak sandwich with ham, cheese and fried egg served with fries$15.95Milanesa Sandwich (Breaded Beef)
Breaded Steak sandwich served with fries$12.95Milanesa Completo Sandwich (Breaded Beef)
Breaded Steak sandwich with ham, cheese and fried egg served with fries$15.95Suprema Sandwich (Breaded Chicken)
Breaded Chicken sandwich served with fries$12.95Suprema Completa Sandwich (Breaded Chicken)
Breaded Chicken sandwich with ham, cheese and fried egg served with fries$16.45Chivito Sandwich
Grilled Rib Eye Steak with bacon, ham, mozzarella, sauteed bell peppers and onions, olives and hard-boiled eggs served with fries$17.95Grilled Hamburger
Grilled Hamburger with lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo served with fries$10.95Grilled Hamburger Completa
Grilled Hamburger with ham, cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo served with fries$14.45Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich topped with chimichurri sauce, bacon, cheese, onions, lettuce, mayo , and tomato served with fries$11.95
Pastas
Spinach Cannelloni
Spinash or Beef Cannelloni topped with Bechamel sauce and melted cheese$18.95Beef Cannelloni
$18.95Fettuccini de Camarones
Shrimp Fettuccine served on a white sauce$20.95Fettuccini de Pollo
Chicken Fettuccine served on a chicken cream sauce$19.95Fettucini Mixto
Chicken and Shrimp Fetticcine served on a white sauce$22.95Noquis Caseros
Home-made Hnocchi served with any of our home-made sauce$19.95Spaguetti Pasta
$18.95Fettuccini Pasta
$18.95Ravioli Pasta
$18.95
El Patio's Specials
Carne Salteada
Sauteed Steak with sauteed vegetables served on top of Rice, Mashed Potato, French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries.$20.95Pollo Salteado
Sauteed Chicken with sauteed vegetables served on top of Rice, Mashed Potato, French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries.$20.95Pique-a-lo-macho
Spicy Sauteed Steak with spicy sausage, jalapeno and sauteed vegetables served on top of Rice, Mashed Potato, French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries.$21.95
Platters
Milanesa Plato (Breaded Beef)
Milanesa (Breaded Steak) served with two small sides$19.95Milanesa a la Napolitana (Breaded Beef)
Milanesa (Breaded Steak) topped with melted cheese, ham and tomato sauce served with two small sides$20.95Milanesa a Caballo (Breaded Beef)
Milanesa (Breaded Steak) topped with two sunny-side up eggs served with two small sides$20.95Suprema Platter (Breaded Chicken)
Suprema (Breaded Chicken) served with two small sides$19.95Suprema a la Napolitana (Breaded Chicken)
Suprema (Breaded Chicken) topped with melted cheese, ham and tomato sauce served with two small sides$20.95Suprema a Caballo (Breaded Chicken)
Suprema (Breaded Chicken) topped with two sunny-side up eggs served with two small sides$20.95Matambre al Plato (Cold Beef Cut)
Traditional Argentine Steak Stuffed (Cold Cut Style) with vegetables and eggs$17.95
Kid's Menu
Chorizo en Tajadas
Fried sliced argentine sausage served with a small side and a small soft drink$9.50Chicken Fingers
Chicken fingers served with a small side and a small soft drink$9.95Small Pasta
Choose from fettuccinie or spaghetti served with any of our homemade sauces and a small soft drink$9.50Mini Entranita
Mini Grilled Steak served with a small side and a small soft drink$10.95Pizzeta
Home-made personal size cheese pizza sprinkled with oregano$7.95
Desserts
NEW! Pionono Imperial
$8.95NEW! Massini Cake
$7.95
Ricotta Pie Slice
Home-made Ricotta cake filled with dulce de leche.$7.50Bread Pudding (Budin de Pan)
Home-made bread pudding$7.50Flan
Home-made Flan$7.50Panqueque de Dulce de Leche (Caramel Crepe)
Home-made crepe with milk caramel filling$9.50Panqueque de Manzana
Home-made apple caramel pancake topped with vanilla ice cream$10.50Milhojas Slice
Light puff pastry cake with milk caramel filling$7.50Torta Tres Leches
Home-made three milk cake$7.50Chocotorta
Layers of chocolate cookies and our home-made dulce de leche and cream cheese filling$7.50Tiramisu
$7.50Chaja Slice
Light puff pastry cake with milk caramel, whipped cream, merengue and peach$7.50Pionono Slice
Sweet roulades filled with milk caramel$5.957 Layers Cake Slice
Chocolate cake with milk caramel filling$7.50Pastafrolita
Argentine pie filled with Batata or Membrillo (sweet potato jam or quince jam)$4.70Rogel Slice
Layers of crispy dough and milk caramel topped with italian meringue$6.25Napoleon Slice
Layers of puff pastry and custard pastry cream or layers of layers of puff pastry and chocolate mousse.OUT OF STOCK$5.75Flan Pampa
OUT OF STOCK$9.00Mini Postres Catering deducted price
OUT OF STOCK$2.00Apple Strudel
OUT OF STOCK$6.95NEW! Pavlova
OUT OF STOCK$8.95Strawberry Mousse
OUT OF STOCK$5.90Sliced Cake
Vanilla Cake filled with milk caramel and peach chunksOUT OF STOCK$5.30Dulce y Queso
One slice of Batata or Membrillo (sweet potato jam or quince jam) with fresh mozzarella cheeseOUT OF STOCK$5.50NEW! Coconut Pionono
OUT OF STOCK$6.95NEW! Tartaleta
OUT OF STOCK$8.95NEW! Eclair
OUT OF STOCK$4.50
DRINKS
Mocktails
Cold Drinks
Water Cup
Soft Drinks
Soft Drinks (16 oz)$3.35Canned Drinks
Canned Drinks$3.15Bottled Drinks
Bottled Drinks$4.75Speed Unlimited Energy Drink
OUT OF STOCK$3.95Apple Juice
Apple Juice$3.25Orange Juice
Orange Juice$3.75Cranberry Juice
Cramberry Juice$3.95Bottled Water
Small or large bottled water$2.50+Perrier
Perrier carbonated water$3.95
Hot Drinks
Natural Juices
FAMILY MEALS (Take-out Only)
Family Meals
Empanada Family Meal
12 baked empanadas (up to 3 flavors), with a side order and 6 assorted pastries. (Serves up to 4 - Take-out only)$36.90Milanesa Meal
4 baked empanadas & breaded steak with a side order and 6 assorted pastries.(Serves up to 4 - Take-out only)$59.00Suprema Meal
4 baked empanadas & breaded chicken with a side order and 6 assorted pastries.(Serves up to 4 - Take-out only)$59.00Pollo Salteado Meal
4 baked empanadas, sauteed chicken on top of a side order and 6 assorted pastries (Serves up to 4 - Take-out only)$59.00Carne Salteada Meal
4 baked empanadas, sauteed steak served on top of a side order and 6 assorted pastries. (Serves up to 4 - Take-out only)$59.00Pique-a-lo-Macho Meal
4 baked empanadas, spicy sauteed steak with jalapenos and spicy sausage on top of a side order and 6 assorted pastries (Serves up to 4 - Take-out only)$62.00Grilled Meal
2 pieces of grilled chicken, 2 pieces of NY steak, 2 pieces of short beef ribs, sausage or blood sausage, one side order and 6 assorted pastries. (Serves up to 4 - Take-out only)$69.00
Bakery Online
Bakery - Online Orders
Condiment, Sauce & Dressing - ONLINE
Condiments, Sauce & Dressing Options
Ketchup Packet
Up to 10 per order.Mayonnaise Packet
Up to 10 per order.Mustard Packet
Up to 10 per order.Ranch Dressing Packet (1.5 oz)
$0.95Italian Dressing Packet (1.5 oz)
$0.95Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Packet (1.5 oz)
$0.95Caesar Dressing (2 oz)
$0.95Regular Chimichurri Sauce (1 oz)
$0.50Spicy Chimichurri Sauce (1 oz)
$0.50Regular Chimichurri Sauce (2 oz)
$0.95Spicy Chimichurri Sauce (2 oz)
$0.95Cilantro Mayo Sauce (1 oz)
$0.65Cilantro Mayo Sauce (2 oz)
$1.10Disposable Silverware
Up to 10 per order.
All hours
| Sunday | 9:00 am - 7:30 pm |
| Monday | 9:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
ABOUT US Experience the authentic flavors of Argentina at El Patio. For over 25 years, we have proudly served the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with traditional Argentine cuisine, including our signature empanadas, grilled meats, milanesas, homemade-style desserts, and more. ALLERGEN NOTICE Please inform our staff of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before ordering. Our kitchen is not gluten-free, and cross-contact with allergens may occur. Items identified as Gluten Friendly are prepared without gluten-containing ingredients but are not guaranteed to be gluten-free.
Location
9755 Traville Gateway Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
