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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!
You know it’s a good lunch when the napkin turns into a bib. 😋 Our $21 Fiesta Lunch includes an appetizer, an entrée, and a drink. Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Dine-in only 📍 El Portal Restaurant · 695 E. Green St., Pasadena Send this to someone you want to grab lunch with! #ElPortalPasadena #PasadenaEats #FiestaLunchThank you, Pasadena! ❤️ We’re honored to be named Best Mexican Restaurant and to receive Readers’ Choice for Best Margarita in Pasadena Weekly’s 2026 Best of Pasadena. From our family and the entire El Portal team, thank you for voting for us and for sharing so many meals, celebrations, and margaritas with us. We look forward to raising a glass with you on the patio! 🍹 #ElPortalPasadena #BestOfPasadena #PasadenaWeeklyYou know it’s a good lunch when the napkin turns into a bib. 😋 Our $21 Fiesta Lunch includes an appetizer, an entrée, and a drink. Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Dine-in only 📍 El Portal Restaurant · 695 E. Green St., Pasadena Send this to someone you want to grab lunch with! #ElPortalPasadena #PasadenaEats #FiestaLunchThis Veterans Day, we honor everyone who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you for your service, from our family at El Portal.Sunday cravings? Start at El Portal! 🍹 Enjoy your favorite bites during Happy Hour, 3–5 PM—only at the bar. Then join us for dinner and live music with Luis del Angel tonight, 5:30–8 PM! 🎶 📍695 E. Green St., Pasadena #ElPortalPasadena #PasadenaEats #PasadenaHappyHourPatio plans? Start here. 🌿 Dinner, margaritas & good times at El Portal! 🍹 Happy Hour today: 3–5 PM, only at the bar 🎶 Lois Fly tonight: 6–9 PM Heading to Pasadena Playhouse? Join us for dinner before the show! 📍695 E. Green St., Pasadena #ElPortalPasadena #PasadenaEats #LiveMusicPasadenaSaturday calls for steak & eggs 🍳🥩 Grilled steak, two eggs, home-fried potatoes, guacamole, and tortillas. Come hungry—we’re serving breakfast all day! 📍 Yahaira’s Café, Pasadena Open today · 8 AM–3 PM #YahairasCafe #PasadenaEats #PasadenaBreakfastYour Friday starts at El Portal! 🍹🎶 Happy Hour • 3–6 PM, only at the bar. Live music with Grupo Bella • 6–9 PM. Seeing Passing Strange at Pasadena Playhouse? Join us for dinner before the 8 PM show! 📍695 E. Green St., Pasadena #ElPortalPasadena #PasadenaHappyHour #GrupoBella #PasadenaPlayhouseSalmon Al Mojo De Ajo is our third special for this week! 🍽 Fresh filet of salmon, basted in garlic sauce, scampi-style, then sautéed. Served with roasted tomato risotto and fresh calabacitas.

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Enchiladas

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.

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


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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

Our Location

Pasadena

695 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 795-8553

    Hours

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday - Thursday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
    Friday - Saturday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
    Sunday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
    Thanksgiving : Closed
    Christmas Eve: 11 am to 3 pm
    Christmas: Closed
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