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!

Today is the day! 🥃🎉

Join us at 5:30 PM for El Portal’s Tequila & Mezcal Tasting! Enjoy premium tequilas and mezcals, hors d’oeuvres, music, raffles and prizes.

Tickets are $60 at the door!

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🚨 TOMORROW AT EL PORTAL! 🚨

Our annual Tequila & Mezcal Tasting is happening Thursday, September 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m.! 🥃🌵

Come taste an incredible selection of tequila and mezcal, discover new favorites, and enjoy a fun evening with us.

Don’t wait—purchase your tickets today before the price increases at the door!

🎟️ www.elportalrestaurant.com

Tag your tequila crew!

#ElPortalPasadena #TequilaTasting #MezcalTasting #PasadenaEvents #DrinkLocal @mr_pasadena @thefoodiefilmmaker @playhousevillage

This Thursday at El Portal! 🥃🎉

Join us for our Tequila & Mezcal Tasting and enjoy tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, raffles and prizes!

Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 PM
$55 presale • $60 at the door

Don’t wait—buy your tickets now at elportalrestaurant.com!

#ElPortalPasadena #TequilaTasting #MezcalTasting #PasadenaEvents #TequilaLovers

Spend your Sunday at El Portal! 🍹🎶

Enjoy Happy Hour from 3–5 PM, only at the bar, followed by live music from 5:30–8:30 PM.

Come for dinner, margaritas and a wonderful evening on the patio!

#ElPortalPasadena #HappyHourPasadena #LiveMusic #PasadenaDining #MargaritaTime

Tonight, the El Portal patio comes alive! 🎶🍹

Join us as Lois Fly performs from 6–9 PM. Enjoy dinner, refreshing drinks, and live music under the patio lights!

Reservations: (626) 795-8553

#ElPortalPasadena #LoisFly #LiveMusic #PasadenaEats #PatioDining

This weekend at El Portal! 🍽️🎶

Try our Mexican Wedge with grilled chicken and creamy cilantro dressing, or our Sole with Mojo Rojo, chimichurri potatoes and roasted corn.

Enjoy live music all weekend! Make your reservation at elportalrestaurant.com.

#ElPortalPasadena #WeekendSpecials #LiveMusic #PasadenaDining #MexicanFood

Sole with Mojo Rojo is our second special for this week! 🍽

Citrus- and cilantro-marinated filet of sole, pan-seared and served with chimichurri potatoes, mojo rojo, and roasted corn off the cob.

Pork Loin Adobado is our first special for this week! 😋

Thinly sliced pork loin marinated in dried chiles, garlic, and mild spices, then grilled. Served with Mexican rice and calabacitas.

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!

#ElPortalPasadena #TacoTuesday #PasadenaDining #HappyHourPasadena #MexicanFood

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