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El Portal Restaurant


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4 of 5 stars 22 ratings
22 ratings
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#50 of 309 restaurants in Pasadena
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 695 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Phone:  (626) 795-8553
  • Fax:  (626) 795-2860
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3 of 5 stars
TheLiterati 16 contributions
Mar 1, 2009

Nice atmosphere, kind of cozy, with good food. My favorite? Carnitas! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 19, 2008

A good place to stop in a get a couple drinks. The food is so-so, but the bartenders mix some good drinks and the atmosphere is pretty laid back. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 13, 2008

So-so mexican food, but nice atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
ClayDAustin 26 contributions
Apr 29, 2008

Fresh salsa, good food. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 23, 2007

Mariachi on Sunday (brunch), customer service great! Their mole and margaritas are good! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 17, 2007

authentic mexican food. very good more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 10, 2007

our landlord LOVES the drinks here. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 26, 2007

Good food in a beautiful location. I prefer the food at El Portal to Mijares and physical environment at the two restaurants cannot be compared. El Portal is a bit pricey, but it is worth it for the good food and the good atmosphere. more

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3 of 5 stars
its_Marci 15 contributions
Pasadena, CA
May 12, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The setting is beautiful with the brick and tree covered patio and festive interior, but while the prices rose, the quality went down. The food is still good, but nothing exceptional and the service can be spotty or slow at best. Most likely due to its popularity with the SC crowed, they had to reduce the quality to produce the... more

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4 of 5 stars
pasdweller 1 contribution
Pasadena, CA
Dec 13, 2006

I love walking to El Portal for any meal of the day! The location is beautiful, a little courtyard just off Colorado, takes you away from the noise of traffic. The food has Yucatan influence and has always been extremely tasty for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I highly recommend the taquitos, carne asada tacos or a mango margarita, they are... more

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El Portal Restaurant Address

695 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (626) 795-8553 Fax: (626) 795-2860
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.