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!

A hug or a margarita? We’ve got you. 😉🍹

Happy Hour today, 3–5 PM • Only at the bar.
Stay for dinner and live music with Rob, 5:30–8:30 PM! 🎶

📍El Portal • 695 E. Green St., Pasadena

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A little Johnny Cash at El Portal 🎸🎶 You never know what you’ll hear on our patio!

Join us for dinner, margaritas, and live music. 🍹

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Live music, dinner, and margaritas under the patio lights. Join us tonight at El Portal! 🎶🍹

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Saturday plans at El Portal! 🏈🍹🎶

Happy Hour • 3–5 PM, only at the bar
UCLA vs. Wisconsin • Kickoff 4:30 PM
Luis Angel live • 6–8:30 PM

Stop in before the Rose Bowl or join us for dinner and music!
📍695 E. Green St., Pasadena

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Your Friday starts at El Portal! 🍹🎶
Happy Hour 3–5 PM • Only at the bar.
Live music with Grupo Bella 6:15–9 PM.

Join us for dinner and music!
📍695 E. Green St., Pasadena

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Win or lose, we bleed blue! 💙⚾

Thank you, Dodgers, for a great season—and thank you to everyone who joined us at El Portal to watch, cheer, and share the excitement.

We’ll be cheering for you next year! 💙

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Your Wednesday plans start at El Portal! 🍹⚾

Happy Hour • 3–5 PM, only at the bar
Dodgers vs. Brewers • 5 PM

Come for Happy Hour and stay to cheer on the Dodgers! 💙

📍 695 E. Green St., Pasadena

#ElPortalPasadena #LetsGoDodgers #PasadenaEats #HappyHour #PlayhouseVillage

Two ways to enjoy Cazcanes Tequila at El Portal! 🌵🥃

Sip on our Skinny Margarita made with Cazcanes Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave — $18.

Or taste all three expressions with our Cazcanes Flight: three 1 oz pours of Blanco, Reposado and Añejo — $30.

Which one are you trying first?

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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