El Portal Mexican Grill

555 N Central Ave, Phoenix
(602) 374-5549

Recent Reviews

vanessa montoya

Absolute worst place to eat. All canned and re-heated food. Nothing Mexican or authentic about this place nor a grill just microwaves.

Anna Dyck

The food is pretty good, but unfortunately it is nearly impossible to actually get it. Even if the sign says open, it could possibly not be. And if you call, they'll probably answer and then hang up. It's kind of like a fun game of “Will They Be Open Today or Not?” So I guess what I am saying is that if you like risk, go for it.

Rip Johnboi

The food is horrible there i took my family there to eat and they burnt our food and wouldn't do anything about it and they also have roaches

Stephanie Wakefield

Great stop for a quick and not expensive lunch in downtown

Max Courval

Average food, and while cheap and they accept m&g, the egg and potato breakfast burrito was one of the blandest breakfast burritos I've ever had.

Porche Porche

10:47 as we speak their not open but I see ppl in the kitchen there summer hours state they open at 10 am

Alex A.

I waited almost twenty minutes for a potato and egg burrito so I'm already a little bothered because it shouldn't take that long. Specially if there is one person ahead of me. I asked the cashier if the potatoes were French fries or real potatoes to which he said they were real potatoes. Well I guess he doesn't know the difference because I didn't get potatoes. The burrito was over 5 bucks. I asked how much a can of soda was and he said 1.30something. The place is over priced, wait is too long and food is not even good. Yes, I did eat it because I was hungry! I would not go back.

Christine Otaluka

Good food, but long wait time, even with no one else in the restaurant. The employees just sit around and talk. Also, kind of overpriced for the amount.

Janet Hoover

This was hands down the absolute worst restaurant I've ever been to. I was served food that was months past the expiration date and had a terrible case of food poisoning following that experience. Please do not go here unless you would like to be served expired food and become very VERY ill. Absolutely APPALLING.

Sonia B.

I honestly don't know how this place stays in business. It can't be cheap rent! I first went here a few years ago. I asked if the beans were vegetarian (no meat/lard) and they said yes, so I got a bean burrito (no cheese). It was okay. Just servicable. I tried it again a few months later. Same thing, but a little worse taste (I couldn't finish it). On the third attempt, when asked if the beans were veg, the counter person said no, they have some form of meat. Sigh. So I just got chips and salsa. The chips and salsa were actually quite good - fresh, spicy salsa and my favorite consistency (not pico like). The chips were thin corn chips, warmed and just fine. I've been sticking with chips and salsa since. Today, I ordered chips and salsa and was given a container of what seemed to me to be fried pieces of flour tortillas. They were inedible. How do you mess up corn chips? Really? Either they changed from my last visit, or they ran out of corn chips and fried up some flour tortillas instead. The salsa was still good, but, seriously? The service has never been a problem - always friendly and fast. It's usually never crowded (actually, usually empty), so it's an easy go-to if you are in the area. It might be better for carnivores, but not recommended for veg/vegan diners. I may give them one more try just to see if the tortillas were a fluke, but only if I'm starving. The second star is only for the salsa.

Ryan Wightman

Average food, poor customer service. Employees just look at you when you walk in and don't smile or welcome you at all. Not a lot of communication on their part. Foods not bad, not amazing either.

Robert C.

Stopped in for lunch. Small place , was clean and the service was fast. Tried the number 2 which is a taco ( beef or chicken ) , tostado and beans and rice. I had the beef taco it was a fairly standard taco as was the rest of the plate. If you want some average Mexican food with no frills but at a decent price this place is not too bad.

Michelle H.

I think this place is average at best. A little over priced for fast food Mexican. I ordered a cheese enchilada and it didn't hardly have any cheese in it. I also ordered a side of sour cream which was a $1 and it was like a tablespoon in a small cup. This place is ok I've just had better fast Mexican food.

No No

Nothing stood out I've had a lot better for cheaper

Kiana Flores

Fast service and green chili plate was delicious.

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