STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — El Patron’s Stapleton location at 520 Bay St. has temporarily closed due to a stop work order during ongoing renovations at the family-owned Mexican restaurant.

A representative for El Patron said the Stapleton establishment will reopen in a few days. Meanwhile, the restaurant is directing customers to its Dongan Hills location at 1491 Hylan Blvd., which has extended its hours to accommodate displaced patrons.

While the Dongan Hills restaurant typically operates from noon to midnight, it will now serve customers from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. The location offers takeout and delivery through multiple platforms including UberEats, DoorDash, GrubHub and Whereyoueat.com.

El Patron is known for its Mexican staples, serving breakfast items like huevos rancheros and dinner option

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