El Patio, the longtime family-owned Argentine restaurant in Rockville, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a giveaway featuring smart TVs, restaurant gift cards, free coffee and pastries for a year, and more.
The restaurant first opened on October 17, 2001, on Twinbrook Parkway before eventually relocating to Loehmann’s Plaza at 5240 Randolph Road. Over the past 25 years, El Patio has built a loyal local following for its traditional Argentine comfort food, grilled meats, empanadas, and casual family-style atmosphere.
In May 2026, El Patio expanded with a second location at 9755 Traville Gateway Drive in the Rockville/North Potomac area, taking over the former Nantucket’s Reef space in Traville Village Center. The newer location also features a market offering Argentine specialty items.
To celebrate the milestone, El Patio is giving customers an opportunity to win several prizes, including smart TVs, El Patio gift cards, free coffee and pastries for a year, and goodie baskets filled with Argentine favorites.
Those interested in entering can fill out an entry form at either El Patio location, in Loehmann’s Plaza or Traville Village Center, through Tuesday, November 17. The giveaway drawing will take place on Wednesday, November 18, from 5pm to 9pm at the Traville Village Center location. Additional details and eligibility requirements are available in the restaurant’s official giveaway rules.
“Twenty-five years ago, we opened El Patio in Rockville to share the Argentine food we grew up with,” the restaurant shared. “Since then, we’ve watched first-time guests become regulars and families come back to celebrate with us year after year.” The restaurant also thanked its customers for their support over the years, writing, “To everyone who’s pulled up a chair at El Patio over the past 25 years, thank you for being part of our story.”
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