El Portal Mexican

El Portal
M E X I CAN R E S TAU R AN T
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Special Events
www.elportalmexican.com
Welcome!
Whether this is your first time as a guest at El Portal, or one of
many return visits, we’re delighted to have the opportunity to
serve you. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, you’ll enjoy authentic
Mexican cuisine made with the freshest ingredients! When
you’re in our house, you’re family! If there is anything we can
do to make your dining experience more enjoyable, please
don’t hesitate to let us know!
Gracias!
BREAKFAST
Most of our breakfasts are served with refried beans, potatoes & corn or flour tortillas.
La mayoría de los desayunos se sirven con frijoles refritos, papitas fritas y tortillas de maíz o de harina.
$7.95
Pancakes & Eggs $7.45
Huevos con Machaca $8.45
Breakfast Burrito
$6.75
Huevos Rancheros
$7.95
Huevos a la Diabla
Two fresh eggs prepared any style
topped with chipotle sauce.
Two fresh eggs mixed together with
shredded beef, chopped tomato,
onion, and green bell pepper.
Fluffy pancakes and two fresh eggs
any style hot off our griddle.
Scrambled eggs, refried beans, your
choice of chorizo, machaca or ham,
plus cheese folded into a fresh flour
tortilla.
Huevos con Chorizo $7.95
Two fresh eggs mixed with Mexican
sausage (chorizo).
Mexican Omelette
Two fresh eggs prepared ranch style on
fresh corn tortilla and topped with
Ranchera Sauce.
$8.45
Two scrambled eggs served with your choice
of ham or vegetables, chopped green bell
peppers, onions and cheese.
Huevos Divorciados $7.95
Two fried eggs prepared as you
choose, one topped with tomatillo
sauce and the other with chipotle
sauce.
Chilaquiles
$8.45
Gordita
$3.95
Tortilla chips simmered with our homemade
red sauce, topped with cheese and sour
cream, and two scrambled eggs on the side.
A delicious combination of scrambled eggs,
chiles, chorizo, chicharrones and potatoes in
a pita pocket.
the weekday breakfast
SPECIAL
MONDAY thru FRIDAY 9 am - 11 am
$6.50
Breakfast is served at all hours. Regular prices apply after 11 am
on weekdays and all day on Saturday & Sunday.
LUNCH
Entrées served with Rice, Beans & Soup • Salads served with Soup
No Substitutions Please • 11 am to 3 pm • Monday through Friday Only
$7.50 Lunch Special Entrées • $6.95 Lunch Salads
Chicken Milanesa
Chicken breaded and grilled to perfection, spiced
with chiles, and topped with cheese.
Jicama Salad
A refreshing mixture of jicama, mango,
orange, romaine greens and shrimp.
Caesar Salad
2 Fish Soft Tacos
Breaded fish fillet on corn tortillas with lettuce,
cheese, sour cream and El Portal special sauce.
A classic favorite with romaine, your
choice of grilled chicken or shrimp,
parmesan cheese and croutons.
Chicken Enchilada & Crispy Taco
Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken enchilada and shredded
chicken taco.
2 Tacos – Soft or Crispy
Grilled chicken on romaine lettuce and
mixed greens with tomato, avocado,
onion, and your choice of dressing.
Crispy chicken or beef tacos with lettuce,
cheese and tomato. Soft tacos grilled chicken
or steak on homemade corn tortillas.
Taco Salad
Chile Relleno
Avocado Tuna Salad
Homemade grilled Pasilla chile filled with
cheese, then topped off with ranchero sauce
and cheese.
Served in a crispy tortilla bowl with
your choice of chicken or ground beef.
Tuna salad served in a half avocado.
Ceviche Salad
Mexican sandwich filled with roast pork, and
seved in a spicy chipotle sauce (no rice).
Chopped shrimp marinated in lemon
juice and mixed with chopped
tomatoes, onions, cucumber and
cilantro served over romaine lettuce.
2 Mexican Enchiladas
Special of the Day
Torta Ahogada
Filled with cheese and grilled pasilla pepper.
Ask your server about today’s special.
SOUPS & SALADS
Chicken Tostada Salad
$8.45
House Salad
$3.95
A layer of beans mounded with tender pieces of
grilled chicken topped with lettuce, shredded
Jack cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Served
in a flour tortilla shell.
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, avocado, and other fresh
vegetables.
Frijoles de la Olla
$2.75
Albóndigas
$6.75
Fajitas Salad
$10.95
Menudo
$8.25
Cooked beans garnished with chopped A tasty and healthy salad made with your
tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and fresh
choice of grilled chicken or beef, onions,
cheese.
and bell peppers. Served in a flour tortilla
shell, includes sour cream and guacamole.
A traditional Mexican soup made from
mildly spiced meatballs and fresh
vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth.
Includes tortillas.
Traditional Mexican soup. Available every
Saturday & Sunday.
APPETIZERS
Nachos
$6.95
Guacamole Grande
$5.50
Cóctel de Camarón
$10.95
Campechana
$11.95
Fresh corn tortilla chips heaped with melted Jack
cheese, refried beans, sour cream and guacamole.
Totopos de tortilla de maiz.
Add Steak or Chicken for $1.25
Añada carne asada o pollo por $1.25
Chunks of fresh avocado, blended with chopped
tomoatoes and onion.
Succulent shrimp served in its own broth with
chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, avocado,
cucumber, Clamato, and lime.
A tasty cocktail of shrimp and octopus served in
a sauce with chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro,
avocado, cucumber, Clamato, and lime.
Tostada de Ceviche
$4.45
Seafood Taco
$3.25
Corn tortilla shell mounded with chopped
shrimp marinated in lemon juice mixed with
chopped tomatoes, onions, cucumber, and
cilantro.
Soft corn tortilla filled with succulent shrimp
and cheese.
Queso Fundido
$7.95
Taquitos
$4.95
Stuffed Chiles $6.95
El Portal Sampler
$13.95
Chorizo with melted cheese. Served with an order of corn or flour tortillas.
Three crisp tacos filled with your choice of beef or chicken. Topped with lettuce,
chopped tomatoes, grated fresh cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Six yellow chiles stuffed with cheese and chorizo, served with tortillas.
Add Shrimp for $1.95
Three mini burritos, two crisp chicken taquitos, one quesadilla, four stuffed
yellow peppers, beans, guacamole, and sour cream. Tres mini burritos, dos taquitos
de pollo, una quesadilla, cuatro chiles güeritos rellenos, frijoles, guacamole, y crema.
FAJITAS
Fajitas served with rice, refried beans & corn or flour tortillas.
Fajitas servidas con arroz, frijoles y tortillas.
Your choice of Fajita-style Chicken, Beef or Shrimp grilled with
onions and bell peppers, plus Sour Cream & Guacamole.
Chicken $12.95 • Beef $13.95 • Shrimp $14.95
Combo (Beef & Chicken) $13.50
Trio Fajitas (Chicken, Beef & Shrimp) $15.25
TACOS
Tacos served with fresh homemade tortillas
Tacos servidos con tortillas hechas a mano
Soft Tacos
$1.95 each
Grilled Steak, Beef Tongue, Marinated
Pork, Barbacoa, Sausage (Chorizo),
Carnitas.
Crispy Tacos $1.95 each
Shredded Beef, Chicken or Ground Beef.
QUESADILLAS
A grandé flour tortilla grilled to perfection - loaded with melted Jack cheese,
garnished with lettuce, diced tomatoes, onion, guacamole and sour cream.
Cheese Quesadilla / sencilla
Cactus Quesadilla / de nopales
Chicken Quesadilla / de pollo
Steak Quesadilla / de carne asada
Shrimp Quesadilla / de camarón
Quesadilla Combination Beef or Chicken
$6.95
$7.45
$8.95
$8.95
$9.95
$10.95
TRADITIONAL MEXICO
Served with rice, refried beans & corn or flour tortillas. •
Servidos con arroz, frijoles & tortillas de maíz o de harina.
Carne Asada
$12.95
Sirloin steak grilled to
perfection along with
jalepeño peppers and
onions.
Chicken with Molé
$12.95
Two pieces of chicken topped with our delicious
homemade cacao sauce.
Steak or Chicken Ranchero $11.95
Choice Sirloin Steak or Grilled Chicken sautéed with
tomatoes and potatoes. Topped with Ranchero sauce.
Pork Chile Verde
$11.95
Lean tender pork simmered in a green chile sauce.
Milanesa
$12.95
Barbacoa
$12.95
Pork Ribs
$11.95
Carnitas
$10.95
Thin sirloin steak breaded and grilled to
perfection.
Lean tender chunks of beef simmered in a
special flavor red sauce.
El Portal offers fresh homemade
corn tortillas with your meal.
Savory ribs topped with our red spicy sauce
and served with sautéed nopales.
Tender, juicy simmered pork served with
cilantro, salsa and tortillas.
SEAFOOD
Served with rice, refried beans & corn or flour tortillas.
Servidos con arroz, frijoles & tortillas de maíz o de harina.
Camarones El Portal
$15.95
Succulent shrimp, sautéed and smothered in
our special Chile Poblano sauce. Camarones
salteados en salsa especial de chile poblano.
Camarones a la Diabla $15.95
Tender shrimp topped with Chipotle
sauce.
Seafood Platter
$18.95
Aguachile-marinated Shrimp, (Shrimp
Ceviche), and Fresh Oysters.
Chiles Rellenos de Camarón $16.95
Two poblano mild fire roasted chiles stuffed with
shrimp and Jack cheese, then dipped in egg batter
and deep ried to a golden brown. Topped with
Ranchero sauce.
Camarones Rancheros
$15.95
Tender sautéed shrimp, smothered in our
Ranchero sauce.
Pescado El Portal
$14.95
Tender fillet of fish simmered with
garlic butter. Filete de pescado
cocinado al vapor en salsa de
mantequilla.
Camarones con Molé
$15.95
Tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter,
smothered in our special sauce.
Camarones Fiesta
$15.95
Camarones mojo de Ajo
$15.95
Mojarra Frita
$12.95
Succulent shrimp wrapped in bacon and bursting with flavor!
Tender shrimp, sautéed in garlic butter, smothered in our special
sauce.
Whole deep fried Tilapia.
Oysters
One Dozen Half Dozen A Healthy Side
Watching those carbs?
Ask your server about
Nopales in place
of rice and beans.
$14.95
$7.95
COMBINATIONS
All of our combinations are served with rice and refried beans.
Todas nuestras combinaciones se sirven con arroz y frijoles refritos.
One Choice $7.95 • Two Choices $10.25 • Three Choices $11.95
Tamale
Homemade tamale recipe; filled with
pork or chicken and surrounded by
fresh masa steamed in a corn husk.
Topped with red chile sauce and
Jack cheese.
Chile Relleno*
A mild fire-roasted poblano chile
stuffed with Jack cheese, then
dipped in egg batter and deep
fried to a golden brown. Topped with
Ranchero sauce.
*maximum of two chiles rellenos in a combo
*maximo de dos chiles rellenos en una combinacion
Taco
Your choice of crisp or soft taco, stuffed with
beef, ground beef or chicken and topped with
all the trimmings.
Tostada
Our tostada begins with a layer of beans
then mounded with shredded beef. Topped
with fresh greens, shredded fresh cheese,
guacamole and sour cream.
Enchilada
A fresh corn tortilla stuffed with
chicken, beef or cheese and
smothered with our delicious
enchilada sauce.
Sope
A thick corn tortilla deep fried
to a golden brown. A layer
of beans mounded with your
choice of shredded beef, chicken
or tinga. Topped with fresh greens,
fresh cheese, avocado and sour cream.
ENCHILADAS
Served with rice, refried beans, and garnished with lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sour cream.
Servido con arroz, frijoles refritos y adornadas con lechuga, jitomate y crema.
Enchiladas Suizas
$10.95
Two fresh corn tortillas filled with shredded
chicken. Smothered with our special
Tomatillo sauce and melted cheese.
Enchiladas Rancheras
$9.95
Two fresh corn tortillas filled with cheese, rolled and
smothered with Ranchero sauce. Topped with melted
cheese.
Enchiladas de Chile Colorado $10.95
Two corn tortillas filled with your choice of cheese, shredded
beef or chicken, rolled and smothered with Chile Colorado
sauce. Topped with melted cheese.
Enchiladas El Portal
$10.95
Three corn tortillas filled with cheese, rolled and
smothered with Chile Colorado sauce. Topped with
shredded fresh cheese, fried potatoes,
lettuce, slices of tomatoes
and avocado, and sour
cream. (No rice or
beans).
Enchiladas del Mar
$13.95
Two corn tortillas filled with sautéed shrimp and spinach. Smothered
with Chile Poblano sauce. Topped with melted cheese. Dos tortillas
de maiz rellenas de camarón y espinacas al gratin. Bañadas en salsa de
chile poblano y queso derretido encima.
Chicken Molé Enchiladas
$10.95
Enchiladas Mexicanas
$11.95
Two corn tortillas filled with chicken in our rich molé sauce.
Three corn tortillas filled with cheese, beef and chicken.
A LA CARTE
Taco (soft or crisp)
$1.95
Grilled beef, or chicken, al pastor
(marinated pork), grilled tongue,
ground beef, barbacoa. (Soft tacos
made with homemade corn tortilla)
Enchiladas
$2.95
$4.25
Tortas
$6.75
Empanadas
$3.25
Mild fire-roasted poblano chile stuffed
with Jack cheese, then dipped in egg
batter and deep fried to a golden
brown. Topped with Ranchero sauce.
Bread roll stuffed with your choice
of chicken, steak, milanesa, ham or
avocado. Topped with lettuce, tomato,
onion and jalapeño pepper.
$2.75
Huarache
$4.95
Sopes
$3.95
Tostada
$3.25
Chimichanga
$7.50
Cheeseburger
$6.95
Rice or Beans
Sour Cream
Guacamole Chico
Avocado Slices (4)
Fresh Tortillas (3)
Chiles Toreados (3)
Chips & Salsa to go
French Fries
$2.75
95¢
$3.25
$1.25
95¢
$1.25
$2.95
$2.25
Deep fried thick corn tortilla mounded
with the topping of your choice.
Corn tortilla shell with a layer of beans
mounded with your choice of shredded
beef, chicken or tinga. Topped with
fresh greens, shredded cheese,
avocado, and sour cream.
Burrito stuffed with refried beans, rice
and cheese, and then deep fried to a
golden brown. Garnished with lettuce,
diced tomatoes, guacamole, and sour
cream. Add beef or chicken for 50¢.
Deep fried half-folded corn tortilla
stuffed with the filling of your choice.
With Shrimp $3.50
Tamale
$5.95
Refried beans, rice, cheese, beef
or chicken folded into a fresh flour
tortilla. Garnished with lettuce, diced
tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
A fresh corn tortilla stuffed with Jack
cheese. Smothered with red, green or
Ranchero sauce. Add 50¢ for Beef or
Chicken.
Chile Relleno
Burrito
Lean ground beef on grilled bun with
cheese. Served with French fries and
condiments.
Homemade fresh tamale, stuffed with
pork or chicken.
A thick fried corn oval tortilla mounded
with the topping of your choice.
KIDS MENU
Cheeseburger
$4.95
Taquitos
$4.95
Chicken Nuggets
$4.95
Cheese Quesadilla
$4.25
Served with French fries.
Two crisp or soft chicken or beef taquitos
served with rice and refried beans.
Six tender nuggets served with French fries.
Served with rice and refried beans.
DESSERT
delicioustreats!
Chocolate Mousse
$3.50
A rich and tasty chilled chocolate
treat with a smooth creamy topping
and chocolate flakes.
Fried Ice Cream
$3.75
Ice Cream
$2.25
Cheesecake
$3.50
Flan
$3.50
Coffee Jell-O
$3.75
Vanilla ice cream covered with a
crunchy coating deep fried and
topped with a cloud of whipped
cream and chocolate syrup.
Vanilla or Chocolate
A Classic Mexican caramel custard
topped with whipped cream and a
cherry.
Rich New York-style cheesecake
with fresh fruit slice and drizzle.
Made out of coffee smothered with
liquor of rompope cream.
SOFT DRINKS
Soda $2.50
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite, Sierra Mist
Orange Crush, Dr. Pepper
Lemonade
Aguas Frescas $2.75
Horchata, Jamaica, Tamarindo
Refill 75¢
Iced Tea $2.50
Fresh Roasted Coffee $2.50
Juice $2.25
Milk $1.95
ADULT BEVERAGES
Tequila
Milagro
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$7.00
Cabrito
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Cuervo Tradicional
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Cazadores
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Añejo
$7.00
Extra Añejo
$8.00
Herradura
Antiguo
$7.00
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$7.00
Don Abraham
Silver
$7.00
Reposado$7.00
Añejo
$7.00
Patron
Silver
$7.00
Reposado$7.00
Añejo
$7.00
Don Julio
Silver
$7.00
Reposado$7.00
Añejo
$7.00
Centenario
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$7.00
1800
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Añejo
$6.50
Extra Añejo
$7.00
Imported Beer $4.25
Corona, Corona Light, Tecate,
Tecate Light, Sol, Pacifico
Dos Equis (XX) Lager, Dos
Equis (XX) Amber
Negra Modelo, Modelo
Especial, Victoria
Bohemia, Buckler (no alcohol)
Domestic Beer $3.75
Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller
Lite, Coors Light
Hornitos
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$6.50
Sauza
Commemorativo$6.50
Gold
$6.50
Blue Agave
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Espolon
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Añejo
$7.00
Avion
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$7.00
Corazon
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Añejo
$6.50
Cabo Wabo
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$7.00
Tres Generacionc
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$7.00
El Jimador
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Añejo
$6.50
Camarena
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
José Cuervo
Gold
$5.00
Silver
$5.00
Pueblo Viejo
Silver
$6.50
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$7.00
Azul
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Añejo
$6.50
Herencia Mexicana
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.50
Añejo
$7.00
Don Manos
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Añejo
$6.50
Extra Añejo
$7.00
Corra Lejo
Silver
$6.00
Reposado$6.00
Añejo
$7.00
Triple Destilado
Reposado$6.50
Spirits
Vodka
Absolute, Skyy, Gray
Goose, Gordon’s
Gin
Sapphire, Tanqueray,
Gordon’s
Whiskey
Jack Daniels, Crown
Royal, Jameson,
Buchanan’s, Jim Beam
Ask your server about prices
and our drink specials.
Margaritas
Reg $5.50 • Lg $7.50
XL $10.50
Glass of Wine $5.50
Chardonnay, White
Zinfandel, Merlot,
Cabernet
SUNSET PRE-FIXE SPECIAL
Enjoy a 3 Course Dinner for $15.50 Daily from 4 to 6 pm
1st
2nd
course
Tostada Ceviché or Mixed Green Salad
course
Chicken Fajitas
Hot off the Grill! Delicious Chicken with Peppers & Onions.
Chilé Relleno & Pork Tamale
Two of El Portal’s customer favorites in a tasty combo!
Carnitas
A flavorful Mexican dish made with Pork.
Pescado Empanizado
Deep-fried and breaded white fish.
2 Enchilada Camarones with Salsa Verde
A pair of delicious shrimp enchiladas.
Steak Ranchero
Sirloin Steak sautéed with tomatoes and potatoes. Topped
with Ranchero sauce.
Vegetarian Plate
Mix of sauteed Mushrooms, Zucchini, and Potatoes.
3rd
course
Cheesecake or Chocolate Mousse
or Vanilla Ice Cream
Beverages Not Included • No Substitutions
CATERING
Are You Having a Business Meeting, Special Event or Party?
Let El Portal’s Catering & Special Events Team help make your occasion a big
success. We can provide on-site event hosting in our dining rooms or meeting
space, or we can deliver a delicious and cost-effective catered party at your
home, office, or other venue.
Whether it’s a Wedding, Holiday Party, Birthday Celebration, Company OffSite, Club Meeting, or Quinceñara, we look forward to providing you with
great food and a great environment!
For More Info Call
(760) 202-6685
Ask for Victor
Or Send E-Mail to:
catering@elportalmexican.com
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El Portal Online & Social Media
You’ll find our full menu on the El Portal Website, plus operating hours,
food and beverage specials, events, and catering informaton.
www.ElPortalMexican.com
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