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!

Sunday fun at El Portal! 🏈🍹🎶

Join us for NFL football, Happy Hour at the bar from 3–5 PM, and Rob Silkensen live on the patio from 5:30–8:30 PM!

Going to The Visit at Pasadena Playhouse at 2 PM? Stop by before or after the show for great food and drinks.

#ElPortalPasadena #NFLSunday #HappyHourPasadena #LiveMusicPasadena #PasadenaPlayhouse

Make El Portal part of your Saturday plans! 🎉🍹🎶

Enjoy Playhouse Village’s Party in the Park from 3–5 PM, then join us at El Portal:

🍹 Happy Hour: 3–5 PM at the bar
🎶 Live music: 6–9 PM on our patio

Come for drinks, dinner and a beautiful evening of live music!

#ElPortalPasadena #PlayhouseVillage #HappyHourPasadena #LiveMusicPasadena #PasadenaDining

Today calls for quesadillas and mariachi! 🧀🎶

Celebrate National Quesadilla Day at El Portal!

🍹 Happy Hour: 3–6 PM • At the bar only
🎺 Live Mariachi: 6–9 PM

Bring your friends, come hungry, and spend the evening with us!

#ElPortalPasadena #NationalQuesadillaDay #LiveMariachi #PasadenaDining

Make today delicious at El Portal! 🍽️🍹

Enjoy our $21 Fiesta Lunch from 11 AM–3 PM, Happy Hour from 3–5 PM at the bar, and dinner before the Pasadena Playhouse’s 8 PM show.

Make your reservation: (626) 795-8553
elportalrestaurant.com

#ElPortalPasadena #PasadenaDining #HappyHourPasadena #PasadenaPlayhouse #MexicanFood

A delicious decision: sweet or savory? 🍞🍳

Our French Toast and Steak & Eggs make either choice a good one. Which would you order?

Join us at Yahaira’s Café—breakfast served all day, Wednesday–Sunday, 8 AM–3 PM.

www.yahairascafe.com

#YahairasCafe #PasadenaBreakfast #FrenchToast #SteakAndEggs #BreakfastAllDay

Make Tuesday plans at El Portal! 🌮🍹

Happy Hour from 3–5 p.m. and $2 Taco Tuesday from 4 p.m. to close—both only at the bar.

Seeing The Visit at Pasadena Playhouse tonight? Join us for dinner and drinks before the 7:30 p.m. show!

📍 695 E. Green St., Pasadena
📞 (626) 795-8553

#ElPortalPasadena #TacoTuesday #HappyHour #PasadenaPlayhouse #PasadenaEats

Make a full Sunday of it in Playhouse Village! 🎨🎭🎶

🎨 Pasadena ARTWalk: 11 AM–6 PM
🎭 The Visit at Pasadena Playhouse: 2 PM
🍹 Happy Hour at the bar: 3–5 PM
🎶 Rob Silkensen live on our patio: 5:30–8:30 PM

Going to the matinee? Walk over after the show for Happy Hour, dinner, drinks and live music!

📍 695 E. Green St., Pasadena
📞 Reservations: (626) 795-8553

#ElPortalPasadena #PasadenaArtWalk #PasadenaPlayhouse #LiveMusicPasadena #PlayhouseVillage

Salmon Adobado is our second special for this weekend! 😋

Fresh salmon marinated in adobo and served with tomatillo-Suiza sauce, a medley of zucchini, roasted corn, and pasilla chiles. Topped with pickled onions and micro cilantro.

Chile en Nogada is our first special for this weekend! 🌶

Fresh pasilla chile filled with ground beef, finely diced raisins, gorgonzola cheese, and fried plantain. Served over a walnut sauce and topped with pomegranate seeds, rice,
and calabasitas.

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