Almost 25 years after first opening in Rockville, El Patio has expanded with a new location in Traville Gateway (Rockville/N. Potomac area). A first look video is available below.
The longtime Argentine restaurant has officially opened at 9755 Traville Gateway Drive, in the former Nantucket’s Reef space. Its other location at 5240 Randolph Road in Loehmann’s Plaza remains open.
El Patio first opened on October 17, 2001 in Twinbrook Pkwy before moving to Loehmann’s Plaza and has built a loyal following locally for its traditional Argentine comfort food, grilled meats, empanadas, and casual family-style atmosphere. The family-owned restaurant describes itself as “a little piece of Argentina in Rockville,” serving authentic home-style recipes from its home country…