An Unforgettable Experience

Weekends are a special time to take the family to dine out, gather friends for an evening of fun, or to have a romantic dinner. Our Chef and Managers plan for that special evening with great food and drink specials with you in mind. If you are thinking of going out this weekend, or even during the week, craving our authentic dishes, just give us a call….we will be happy to reserve a table for just the 2 of you or for a party of 20 or more.

Enjoy our delicious drink specials and traditional Mexican fare for a fantastic experience. We look forward to seeing you!

HASTA LUEGO!

Taco Tuesday is calling! 🌮🍹

Join us today at El Portal for Taco Tuesday from 4 PM to close. Come early for Happy Hour from 3–6 PM, available only at the bar!

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A look back at last year’s tasting… and we’re doing it again! 🍹

Join us Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 PM for El Portal’s Tequila & Mezcal Tasting. Enjoy 25+ brands, hors d’oeuvres, music, raffles and prizes!

🎟️ $55 presale | $60 at the door
Get your tickets at elportalrestaurant.com

#ElPortalPasadena #TequilaTasting #MezcalTasting #PasadenaEvents #TasteAndCelebrate @mr_pasadena @thefoodiefilmmaker

Tonight at El Portal! 🎶🍹

Join us for great food, tasty margaritas, and live music on our beautiful patio. Bring your friends and make it an El Portal night!

#ElPortalPasadena #LiveMusic #PasadenaDining #MargaritaTime #MexicanFood

Live music tonight at El Portal! 🎶

Join us on the patio as Rob Silkensen performs from 5:30–8:30 PM. Enjoy dinner, refreshing drinks, and a relaxing Sunday evening!

Reservations: (626) 795-8553

#ElPortalPasadena #RobSilkensen #LiveMusic #PasadenaEats #PatioDining

Tonight, the El Portal patio comes alive! 🎶🍹

Join us as Los Dos perform from 6–9 PM. Enjoy dinner, your favorite drinks, and live music under the patio lights!

Reservations: (626) 795-8553

#ElPortalPasadena #LosDos #LiveMusic #PasadenaEats #PatioDining @mr_pasadena @thefoodiefilmmaker

Let Grupo Bella serenade you tonight! 🎶🌹

Join us on the El Portal patio from 6:15–9 PM for live music, delicious dinner, and your favorite drinks. They’ll even serenade you right at your table!

Reservations: (626) 795-8553

#ElPortalPasadena #GrupoBella #LiveMusic #PasadenaEats #PatioDining

September is a month of celebration at El Portal! 🍹🇲🇽

Join us September 10 for our Tequila & Mezcal Tasting, followed by our Mexican Independence Day celebration on September 16.

🎟️ Tasting tickets: $55 presale | $60 at the door
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#ElPortalPasadena #TequilaTasting #MexicanIndependenceDay #PasadenaEvents #CelebrateWithUs

Seafood Chile Relleno is our third special for this week! 🌶

Poblano chile filled with white fish, bay shrimp, crab meat, and cheese, topped with ranchera sauce. Served with Mexican rice and calabasitas.

Mexican Wedge Salad is our second special for this week! 🥗

A crisp quarter wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with roasted corn, pasilla chiles, tomatoes, pepitas, and queso fresco. Served with grilled chicken and creamy cilantro dressing.

Events

El Portal Cooking Show

In this episode, co-owner of El Portal restaurant, Armando Ramirez, teaches his daughter Vanessa how to make chicken enchiladas two ways.

Check out the full video here!

Be sure to explore our tequila bar, Cantina Verde, boasting 90+ tequilas. Many additive-free selections now available!

CHECK OUT Cantina Verde HERE

Join the Fiesta and
Stay Updated

FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY

We remain dedicated to the idea we have had since the beginning at El Portal: Great Food, Great Drinks, Great People.

Come and join the fiesta!

Friday Grupo Bella | 6 pm - 9 pm

Saturday | 6 pm - 9 pm

Sunday | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Happy Hour

Tuesday-Friday | 3pm - 6pm

Saturday and Sunday | 3pm - 5pm

$7 Draft Beers | $8 Margaritas | $7 House Wine

Taco Tuesday: $2 Tacos from 4pm - Close

** Served only at the bar **

To Our Valued Guests

Here at El Portal, we make every effort to ensure an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. We ask that you please respect the following guidelines that will help us to maintain our high standards of service.

- For all reservations, please notify us of a cancellation or any changes to the number of guests at least 24 hours prior to your booking.

- Ensure that your entire party arrives by the time of your reservation. For parties of 6 or larger, we will wait to seat you until your entire party has arrived.

- Please observe our time limit (90 minutes per seating) so that we can best manage reservations and accommodate all guests wishing to dine with us.

Our continued success relies on these guidelines being honored by our customers, and we thank you for following them.

As always, we appreciate your support and patronage. Gracias!

--Abel & Armando