San Francisco’s West Berkeley neighborhood is about to lose a popular food establishment. El Patio, a beloved restaurant and bar, will cease operations in July. The restaurant, known for serving Mexican and Venezuelan dishes, shared the news on social media.
Highlights
- El Patio will shut down entirely in the West Berkeley neighborhood on July 3.
- The restaurant and bar have been a popular eating spot for their Mexican and Venezuelan bites.
- Despite the closure, El Patio will keep offering food and catering services for different events.
El Patio Announces Closure
Cocktail items at El Patio (Source: elpatio510.com)
El Patio will serve its last Mexican and Venezuelan bites at 2056 San Pablo Ave., West Berkeley, on July 3, 2025. The San Francisco restaurant and bar announced the news through an Instagram post. But before bidding goodbye, it will be hosting events, including a private lunch, a yakitori pop-up, and a last-day event. Dates for the same are shared in the same farewell post.
El Patio had thanked patrons and reflected on years of shared memories. From kids tasting lime for the first time to first dates and marriages, the restaurant reminisced about its service for different occasions. El Patio remembered how it sailed through the pandemic as well.
West Berkeley Restaurant-Bar Will Stay Open for Events
El Patio’s closure has saddened many in the West Berkeley neighborhood. However, its farewell post shared one positive aspect about its future endeavors. It will continue offering event catering services through ‘El Bus.’
About El Patio
El Patio has set its name as a prominent West Berkeley restaurant and bar with a patio setting for patrons.
The food establishment has been offering margaritas and 300+ mezcals over the years. Patrons have been visiting the patio restaurant and bar for its Mexican and Venezuelan bites as well. The menu highlights include Ranchero 64, Tepa, Empanada, Arepa Al Pastor, tacos, and more.
El Patio’s cozy space on the backside has been a preferred spot for private events and other parties.
West Berkeley’s culinary world is set to bid goodbye to a popular restaurant, bar, and patio. But this does not put a complete end to El Patio’s journey. Its legacy will live on in the West Berkeley neighborhood through catering services for multiple events.
