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    El Fortin Restaurant

    3.3 (234 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Bes Horchata I've ever had
    Reese J.

    El Fortin screams AUTHENTIC!!!! I had been craving mole for a very very very long time. And I am so glad that I got to visit El Fortin because their mole completely hit the spot!!! The flavors were completely authentic which is so rare and hard to find! I never had Clayuda and soooo glad we ordered it because it was so amazing! Completely fell in love with the cheese, quesillo, tasajo, cecina, chorizo, avocado combo! Our drinks, horchata and tamarindo, were like no other! There's pieces of fruit topping in the horchata which made it special and unique. I also got to taste the prickly pear ice cream - sooo good! Customer service was attentive, food came out in good timing. Love the authentic ambiance, completely comfy and casual! The restaurant is located in a plaza with other businesses so parking isn't an issue. There are no restrooms located inside but is available outside.

    Cesar G.

    Food was good. Felt like my mom made my dinner. The mole is amazing. Just yelp it. First time here. Coming back for sure.

    Mole enchiladas
    Groyper G.

    We came with my wife's parents (full Mexicans) and they really like it. My wife and her mom got the massive Clayuda. I guess you don't really this in most Mexicans restaurants as this is Oaxacan food. Her dad and I got enchiladas. IMO they were decent. (I got the mole ones). I've had better in Tijuana but that's a high standard to beat. The agua frescas and horchata are not that sweet if you like them sweet. Pros - the clayuda is massive. My enchilada plate was decent sized. - Price is reasonable - Friendly staff - nice decor - they have ice cream inside too (I didn't try it but my suegra said they have a burnt vanilla one or something like that which is really good Cons - a little tight inside Overall 7.5/10

    Memelitas, taquitos, enmoladas, carne asada and enchiladas campechanas and hot chocolate
    Lisa R.

    We really like this place! Food was good! Service was good and the place was clean and friendly. Definitely will return.

    Enfrijoladas and enchilada with mole negro.
    Ian M.

    I was so pleased to find a Oaxacan specific Mexican restaurant, I just had to come try it. I love Oaxacan food and I was not disappointed eating here. I had the enfrijoladas with quesillo and chorizo. I will be dreaming of that dish for months. Everything about it was right. Especially the chorizo. I mean the beans were tasty, everything was seasoned right, high quality, delicious. But man, the chorizo. I've never had such good chroizo. I'm gonna have to come back just to try the chorizo in more dishes. I also got a black mole enchilada and it was delicious. Couldn't have really hoped for much better. The salsa is very hot, but in a different way from most. Made from chile de arbol, the salsa has a very distinct and tasty flavor. The server was friendly and helpful, but they did get a little busy by the time I was finishing my meal. That said, I'll be glad to eat here again.

    Black mole with chicken enchiladas

    Great food, good ambiance. It's always a treat. Servers are very polite and give great customer service.

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    Food & service made you feel like you were at a family members home! The food, aguas and homemade ice cream do delicious

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    Best green sauce in the whole world. This place is great!! I have eaten there twice it's far from my house but worth it!!!!

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    Deliciosa comida oaxaqueña uno de mis lugares favoritos!! Todo está rico desde las enchiladas asta las tlayudas

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    Waitresses are judgemental and rude. Food is mediocre. There was a tortilla charge! We will not return. I don't recommend it at all.

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    The mole negro chicken enchiladas are delicious. They are very friendly and it's always busy in there.

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