El Portal Restaurant

Botanas & Appetizers

• La Fuente15,00 US$

  A platter of mixed appetizers with breaded Shrimp, Nachos, Flautas, Quesadilla strips, Taquitos, sour cream & guacamole

• Nachos9,50 US$

  Fresh chips, topped with beans, cheese, tomato, ranchera sauce, sour cream & guacamole

  • With Shredded Beef Or Chicken10,75 US$
  • With Steak Or Carnitas11,25 US$

• Quesadilla9,00 US$

  A large flour tortilla folded with melted cheddar & jack cheese. Served with sour cream & guacamole

  • With Shredded Beef Or Chicken10,75 US$
  • With Steak Or Carnitas12,50 US$

• Taquitos or Flautas8,00 US$

  Three Taquitos of corn tortilla or two flautas of flour tortilla, served with fresh guacamole

• Guacamole

  Freshly made, served with chips

  • Half Order6,50 US$
  • Full Order7,50 US$

Soups

• Albondigas

  Fresh vegetables in chicken stock with (or without) meat balls of beef

  • Cup3,50 US$
  • Bowl5,50 US$

• Black Beans

  A puree of Abajeño black beans, finished over open fire with a flavor of epazote, diced onion & touch of garlic

  • Cup3,50 US$
  • Bowl5,50 US$

• Sopa De Tortilla

  Fresh vegetables and roasted tomatoes in chicken broth, all blended with corn tortillas. Served with tostaditas julienne, queso fresco & diced avocado

  • Cup3,50 US$
  • Bowl5,50 US$

Salads

House Dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette; Other choices: Thousand Island, Italian, Ranch, Bleu Cheese

• Ensalada Maya11,50 US$

  Baby mixed greens, topped with julienne of seared chicken breast cajun marinade, caramelized walnuts, tomato wedges, sweet onion and gorgonzola cheese, all served with a chardonnay mustard dressing

• Ensalada Mexicana4,00 US$

  Mixed greens with jicama, tomato, corn, cucumber served with your choice of dressing

• Grilled Chicken & Avocado10,50 US$

  Mixed greens with jack & cheddar cheese, tomato, grilled breast of chicken julienne & avocado slices

Tostadas

Our tostadas are served in a bowl shaped flour tortilla

• El Portal Tostada12,00 US$

  Caesar salad, over black beans topped with julienne of grilled breast of chicken, avocado, a touch of parmesan, diced tomatoes, jicama & baby corn

• Tostada Tradicional9,50 US$

  Your choice of shredded chicken or beef, lettuce, diced tomato, grated cheese, over pinto beans. Served with sour cream & guacamole

• Vegetarian Tostada9,50 US$

  Sautéed fresh seasoned vegetables, over pinto beans, diced tomatoes, pickled red onion, grated cheese, cucumber, jicama & avocado slices. Great & healthy

• Shrimp Tostada13,00 US$

  Mixed greens, black beans, avocado slices, pico-papaya, queso fresco, spicy grilled shrimp, with chardonnay mustard dressing

• Tostada De Fajitas13,00 US$

  Our famous beef or chicken Fajitas over rice, black beans, all covered with romaine lettuce. Served with guacamole & sour cream

Yucatán Specials

soup or salad for only $3 with these main entrees

• Yucatán Trio14,00 US$

  A portion of Cochinita Pibil, one Yucatán style tamale of chicken and grilled Poc-Chuc. Served with pickled onion, rice, black bean soup and tortillas. A taste of three authentic and popular dishes of our Peninsula

• Poc-chuc13,00 US$

  Tender thin slices of pork, touch of garlic & grilled. Served with chutney of broiled tomato, onion & cilantro With side of black beans soup & tortillas

• Panuchos12,50 US$

  Small corn tortillas filled with puree of black beans, lightly pan sautéed, covered with shredded lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, sliced tomatoes & pickled onion

• Tamales de Yucatán13,00 US$

  Shredded chicken finished in achiote, a touch of epazote, folded in thin masa, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, topped with fresh tomato sauce. Truly homemade. Served with rice and black beans

• Cochinita Pibil13,50 US$

  A unique flavor of yucatán. Tender pork, marinated in achiote spice & lime juice, wrapped in banana leaves, slowly oven roasted. Served with pickled onion, rice, black beans & tortillas

• Enchiladas de Mole12,50 US$

  Our chef's exquisite mole sauce served over two chicken enchiladas, topped with toasted sesame seeds & sour cream. Rice and black beans

Mexican Specials

Soup or Salad for only $3. Corn or Flour tortillas with entrees listed below.

• Fajitas15,75 US$

  Julienne of tender grilled beef or chicken sautéed with tomatoes, mixed bell peppers, onions & a touch of achiote sauce. Served in a hot skillet with a side of pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans

• Steak or Chicken Picado15,00 US$

  Tender beef or chicken diced and sautéed with sweet onion, tomatoes and mixed bell peppers. Rice and beans

• Carne Asada18,50 US$

  Tender and tasty Angus New York steak, broiled to order, served with a cheese enchilada, rice, fresh vegetables, pico de gallo and guacamole

• Chicken Tequila15,25 US$

  Young chicken flavored with Tequila, fresh orange juice and a touch of chipotle chile, then roasted. served with rice and fresh vegetables

• Carnitas13,75 US$

  Pork simmered in citrus juice and mild spices, then finished in a casserole until tender. Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo and guacamole

Mariscos / EI Portal Seafood

soup or salad for only $3 with the following main entrees

• Flat Spinach & Shrimp Enchilada13,75 US$

  A soft tortilla covered with sautéed spinach, pico de gallo & baby shrimp, topped with a second tortilla, salsa verde, melted cheese, avocado slices and sour cream

• Fish Tacos Rosarito13,00 US$

  Lightly breaded white fish filet, served on corn tortillas with pico de gallo, mexican coleslaw guacamole, tartar sauce, rice and beans

• Shrimp Tacos12,50 US$

  Breaded shrimp, served on corn tortillas with mexican cabbage, guacamole, chipotle mayo, rice and beans

• Seafood Fajitas16,50 US$

  Large shrimp (4), baby scallops & tilapia, all sautéed with red & green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms, finished with a touch of achiote sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas

• Salmon Victoria15,00 US$

  Filet of salmon, pan seared in olive oil and burnt herb butter. Served with Chef Cesar's Remoulade sauce. Rice and fresh vegetables

• Enchilada de Camarones

  Sauteed large shrimp wrapped in corn tortilla with melted cheese and topped with tomatillo sauce, sour cream and fresh avocado slices

  • Combo with One Enchilada Rice and Beans13,25 US$
  • Combo with One Enchilada Rice and Beans17,25 US$

• One Enchilada de Camaron A La Carte9,75 US$

• Camarones con Tocino14,50 US$

  Jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon & lightly fried to crisp. Served around a ring of rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo & guacamole

• Camarones al Mojo de Ajo14,50 US$

  Large shrimp sautéed with fresh crushed garlic and diced sweet onion, finished with a touch of Chardonnay wine. Served with Spanish rice and fresh vegetables in season

• Tilapia Yucatan14,50 US$

  Filet of Tilapia marinated in chipotle & lime, then pan seared, finished in a sauce of capers & green olives. Served with fresh vegetables & rice

• Camarones (spicy) a la Diabla14,50 US$

  Shrimp of the gulf, delicately sautéed with spicy chipotle adobado, tomato sections, diced bell pepper & onion. Rice and beans

Combinations

Served with rice & beans. Choice of Ranchera, Red or Tomatillo Verde Sauce

• One Enchilada8,50 US$

  Choice of Beef, Chicken or Cheese

• Two Enchiladas10,00 US$

  Choice of Beef, Chicken or Cheese

• One Crisp Taco8,50 US$

  Choice of shredded Beef or Chicken

• Two Crisp Tacos10,00 US$

  Beef or Chicken

• One Chicken Tamal8,50 US$

  Topped with red chili sauce and melted cheese

• Fresh Anaheim Chile Relleno9,00 US$

  Filled with cheese, lightly coated in egg butter

• One Taco & One Enchilada10,00 US$

  Choice of shredded Beef, Chicken or Cheese

• One Chile Relleno & One Crisp Taco10,50 US$

  Choice of Beef or Chicken on your taco

• One Chicken Tamal & One Taco10,00 US$

  Choice of Beef or Chicken on your taco

• One Chile Relleno & One Tamal10,00 US$

  Relleno filled with cheese and chicken tamal

• One Enchilada & One Chile Relleno10,25 US$

  Beef, Chicken or Cheese on your enchilada

• One Enchilada & One Chicken Tamal10,00 US$

  Enchilada of Beef, Chicken or Cheese

• Fresh Chile Relleno, Taco & Enchilada12,00 US$

  Choice of Beef, Chicken or Cheese

• Chicken Tamal, Taco & Enchilada12,00 US$

  Choice of Beef, Chicken or Cheese

• Two Soft Tacos of Carne Asada12,00 US$

  Side of pico de Gallo & Guacamole

• Two Soft Tacos of Carnitas12,00 US$

  Served with pico de Gallo & Guacamole

• Taquitos (3) with Rolled Corn Tortillas9,50 US$

  Choice of Beef or Chicken

• Flautas (2) with Flour Tortillas9,75 US$

  Choice of Beef or Chicken

Burritos

Your choice of meat & beans, all wrapped in a large flour tortilla, topped with melted cheese. Served with rice & sour cream

• Pork & Beans9,25 US$

  Ranchera sauce

• Carne Asada Burrito10,50 US$

  Ranchera sauce

• Bean & Cheese Burrito7,75 US$

  With red sauce

• Shredded Chicken or Beef8,75 US$

  With red-sauce

• Fajitas of Chicken or Beef Burrito11,25 US$

  Red and ranchera sauce

• All Pork & Green Chile10,25 US$

  Verde sauce, with no beans

• El Portal Vegetarian Burrito9,25 US$

  Steamed zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli and green and red bell peppers, served with tri-sauce

• Chimichanga9,75 US$

  A large flour tortilla, filled with cheese and your choice of chicken, beef or pork, then wrapped and fried crispy, served with rice, beans, guacamole & sour cream

Egg Dishes

served with rice and beans

• Huevos a la Mexicana9,50 US$

  Diced sautéed onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, finished with scrambled eggs. Served with tortillas

• Mushroom Omelette10,25 US$

  An egg torta with sautéed spinach and mushrooms with a touch of garlic. topped with melted cheese and avocado slices. Corn or flour tortillas

• Machaca Con Huevos (tortillas)10,00 US$

  Scrambled eggs mixed with shredded beef, crushed tomatoes, onion & bell pepper. Tortilla

• Chorizo con Huevos10,00 US$

  three eggs scrambled with lean Mexican sausage, tortillas served

• Huevos Rancheros10,00 US$

  A crispy corn tortilla with black beans topped with two fried eggs, ranchera sauce, melted cheese and diced tomato

• Chilaquiles con Huevos9,75 US$

  Crisp fried tortilla chips finished with ranchera sauce, cheese and topped or mixed with two eggs

A la Carte

• Enchilada3,25 US$

• Beef or Chicken Taco (Crispy or Soft)4,00 US$

• Asada or Carnitas Soft Taco5,00 US$

• Chile Relleno5,00 US$

• Mexican Tamal4,75 US$

• Yucatan Tamal4,75 US$

• Fresh Vegetables3,75 US$

Side Orders

• Guacamole3,50 US$

• Sour Cream1,75 US$

• Rice2,50 US$

• Beans2,50 US$

  Pinto or Black

• Tortillas1,25 US$

  Three Corn or Two Flour

• Chips & Salsa4,75 US$

Children Menu

Served to 10 years old or younger dining here. Not served "To Go". With Rice & Beans and a soft drink

• Panchito7,00 US$

  One Crisp or soft Taco (Chicken or Beef)

• Nacho Burro7,00 US$

  One Small Burrito (Chicken or Beef)

• La Fiesta7,00 US$

  One Cheese Quesadilla

• La Piñata7,00 US$

  One Enchilada (Chicken, Beef or Cheese)

• El Sombrero7,00 US$

  Two rolled Taquitos (Chicken or Beef)

• El Gallito7,00 US$

  Scrambled Eggs

Postres - Desserts

• Warm Espresso Bread Pudding5,50 US$

  with ice cream

• Flan5,75 US$

  with Patron XO Cafe

• Flan de Yucatan4,75 US$

• Flan5,75 US$

  with patron XO cafe

• Warm Brownie5,50 US$

  with Ice cream

• Cheese Cake3,75 US$

  with Raspberry sauce

• Ice Cream (we serve fosselman's)4,25 US$

  French Vanilla, Coconut Pineapple, Dutch Chocolate, Dark Cappuccino, Mint & Chip, Mango, Cookies & Cream & Horchata

• Cappuccino4,50 US$

• Espresso3,25 US$

• Additional Plate2,50 US$

  When Kitchen split your entree

Bar Beverages - Edgar's Margaritas

Awarded "The Best" by readers of Pasadena Weekly

• The Great Cadillac (Cuervo 1800 & Gran Gala)

  • Chica8,25 US$
  • Grande12,50 US$
  • Pitcher27,50 US$

• The Original Ultima (Sauza Conmemorativo & Citronge)

  • Chica8,25 US$
  • Grande12,50 US$
  • Pitcher27,50 US$

• El Portal House Margarita with Tequila Montezuma

  • Chica7,00 US$
  • Grande11,50 US$
  • Pitcher22,00 US$

• De Fruta

  Strawberry, Banana, Pineapple, Mango & Peach

  • Chica7,50 US$
  • Grande11,75 US$
  • Pitcher24,00 US$

• Brenda's Freshly Crush Mint Mojito8,25 US$

• Flaquita (Skiny) Margarita

  Less Than 200 calories. The one and only "Flaquita Margarita" Partida Silver tequila, 100% Organic Partida Agave nectar and freshly squeezed lime juice. Served without salt, unless requested

  • Chica11,00 US$
  • Grande16,00 US$

• Don Julio Natural

  Tequila Don Julio Reposado, hand shaken with citrus juices, cranberry juice and 100% Organic Agave nectar. Served on the rocks for your pleasure

  • Chica11,00 US$
  • Grande16,00 US$

Beers

• Pitchers (Any Draft Beer)20,00 US$

On Tap

• Modelo Especial5,75 US$

• Negra Modelo & Pacifico5,75 US$

Imported

• XX Equis (lager & Amber)6,25 US$

• Corona6,25 US$

• Corona Light6,25 US$

• Modelo Especial6,25 US$

• Negra Modelo (Dark)6,25 US$

• Pacifico6,25 US$

• Tecate6,25 US$

• Carta Blanca6,25 US$

• Bohemia6,25 US$

• Heineken6,25 US$

Domestic

• Budweiser5,75 US$

• M.G.D.5,75 US$

• Coors Lite5,75 US$

• Bud Light5,75 US$

• Miller Light5,75 US$

Non Alcoholic

• St. Pauli & O'doul's5,75 US$

Wines

Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Pinot Grigio

• PKNT (Chile)

  • Glass6,00 US$
  • Bottle21,00 US$

• C.K. Mondavi

  • Glass6,00 US$
  • Bottle21,00 US$

• Ravenswood

  • Glass6,00 US$
  • Bottle21,00 US$

• Salmon Creek

  • Glass6,00 US$
  • Bottle21,00 US$

• Century Cellars B&V

  • Glass6,00 US$
  • Bottle21,00 US$

• Estancia

  Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

  • Glass7,75 US$
  • Bottle27,50 US$

• Maddalena

  Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Glass7,75 US$
  • Bottle27,50 US$

Mas Beverages

• Soft Drinks2,50 US$

  Coke, Diet, Sprite, Fanta & Lemonade

• Tea (hot or Iced)2,50 US$

• Horchata (no Refills)2,50 US$

• Juices (no Refills)2,50 US$

  Orange, Cranberry or Apple

• Coffee2,50 US$

• Milk2,50 US$