Everything is ALWAYS amazing. Been around for years, awards been consistent. Food comes out quickly. Drinks are strong. Bill is cheap. read more

Great service. I love the beef chili relleno. The tamale is large and is served with a cream sauce instead of the usual red, but the sauce is what takes that tamale from mediocre to tasty. We also had soft shrimp tacos very fresh and tasty. Excellent house made salsa. read more

OK, I admit upfront. I'm a gringo Cajun gringo at that so I do love spicy food. El portal has no idea what spice actually means their food is incredibly bland. The only thing I really enjoyed was their bean dip cover with that crappy white cheese. I really don't believe they even know what queso is. Their chili Reno sucked. Their enchilada had no flavor whatsoever and their guacamole was very good. They're a minute to say something positive I'm done. read more

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Service was great. Food was bland. The dinner menu has so many options, and the pricing is competitive. However, I was impressed by the service, but not the food. read more

Food was delicious. Server was very kind and checked up on us frequently but not a bothersome amount. Theme was cool and authentic feeling. Lots of food for the price. Would recommend and will definitely be back. read more

Good basic old fashioned style Mexican food. Love the enchiladas and refried beans. If you order a pitcher of margaritas, they bring you not only the pitcher, but fill your glasses half full as well! We will come back because this brings back Mexican food nostalgia for me which is lacking on the Northshore. read more

Ordered steak tocos but got 90% tendons instead. Disgusting I couldnt finish the meal and threw it away.

This is one of the only authentic Mexican restaurants in the area, the food is great especially for the portion size. The drinks have always been great and the service there is always incredible. Don't overlook this place. read more

The burrito I had was decent. The waiter failed to give me correct change and shorted me ten dollars. I will not be back when better Spanish restaurants are in the same area. read more

The service was good and the food came quickly. The menu is huge! My husband got the carnitas plate, which he really enjoyed. I ordered a la carte- a beef taco, a chicken enchilada and a tamale. They were all tasty, although the tamale was mostly masa and not much actual filling. I would come back to try different items. read more

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Has good food the burrito was good the chips and salsa was good the service was good and nice.

Excellent food, great.price! We had pick up for 13 people and all were pleased! Eat in or take Ann read more

Fast service. Friendly staff and great food. Margaritas are just right. Highly recommend the chimi and the carnitas! read more

We took my boss here for his birthday and I can't say enough wonderful things about this place. 1. They let me bring in a whole bunch of obnoxious balloons and glowsticks to decorate the table with 2. The service was quick 3. Chips and salsa were endless and free-flowing 4. Food was delicious and came out quickly 5. Portions were HUGE. 6. Their lunch menu items are around $5-$6. I REPEAT. THEIR LUNCH MENU ITEMS ARE AROUND $5-6!!! So I got a chicken chimichange stuffed full of shredded chicken, topped with queso and red sauce PLUS guacamole salad, AND rice for $5.85. 100% will be back for the deals AND food! read more

El Portal - Special chimi lunch - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Ordered the toasted chicken tacos #39, they were amazing. Got an extra bowl of Pico de Gallo with a lime to dip them in ,,,yum yum The service was very good. Will return read more

Quick, courteous service. Pleasant atmosphere. Excellent food at an amazing price.would definitely recommend to family,friends or anyone who is looking for a quick quality meal. read more

The tacos were soggy and fell apart. The beef enchiladaHad zero beef. Called ​ and the manager basically told us we didn't know what a taco should look like. Also she was extremely rude. Said it was our fault because we were late getting there. They told us 10 minutes and it took 12 minutes. Will not be going back if that's the way the manager treats her customers. read more

Best Chimichangas around! Good margaritas as well. Friendly and fast service always. Comfy atmosphere. Eveif you're just sitting at the bar, you will feel at home. My all time favorite Mexican Restaurant. I'd recommend it if you're in the area. read more

This used to be my favorite Mexican for years from 2009 until around 2015. I stopped going bc the food was not up to par and honestly it left me with severe indigestion. I gave them another chance and it wasn't too bad. Cheap Mexican food read more

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Love this place! I wouldn't celebrate anywhere else! The food is consistently good and always fresh and the prices can't be beat!!

They can't get the order correctly whether it is on the phone or in person. They need someone who can understand and speak basic english to answer their phone to get orders and someone who has manners. The female who answers the phone just disappear in the middle of conversation and you can hear her talking to in person customers without telling you to hold on and then just hang up. And when you call back, she said she cannot understand taco steak. hahaha. they are losing customers because of her bad manners and poor communication skills. read more

10/10 recommend coming for good service and good food! The staff is so nice and the food is great! Great family environment or a night out with friends! Love this place! read more

We had the five enchilada entre and the single tamale/single enchilada combo with beans and rice. It was some of the worst Mexican food I've ever eaten, which is sad, because until today, it was my favorite type of cuisine. The poorest quality of ingredients and the poorest presentation. I'm actually hoping I don't get sick from what I did eat. I should have gotten up and left when I saw the plates, but I was in denial because of previous experiences at other Mexican places I've eaten. Proof that even Mexican food can be a horrible experience if the people preparing it try hard enough. read more

El Portal - This food was the worst Mexican food I've ever tasted; slop with poor quality ingredients. I'm actually hoping I don't get sick. - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

The quesadillas are good. Overall a very good Mexican restaurant. They did a good job accommodating a party of ten.

Service was good and we recieved the food quickly. Only disappointment was my burrito that was suppose to be spicy wasn't spicy at all. read more

El Portal - Huge portions. - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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I've been to a bunch of Mexican restaurants in Covington, but el portal is by far the best! It isn't super fancy, but the food is authentic, the staff is friendly and quick, and the prices are amazing for what you get. read more

Came here after a long day on the river, when it shouldn't have been difficult to please. Somehow, left not pleased. The lady ordered the chicken enchilada with salsa verde. She noted that the meat seemed to be of high quality, and the sauce good. I had an enchilada, as well as a chile relleno. Both were remarkably unremarkable. The chile relleno had ground beef in it, which was not mentioned on the menu, and was an unpleasant surprise. My margarita was without question from a store-bought mix, and a bad one at that. The lady had a flavored margarita (can't remember which flavor now), and it was even more artificial-tasting than mine. Not the worst, but do not plan on returning. read more

This place is a whole in the wall! However, they are the fastest mexican restaurant in the business! The margaritas are average in flavor, but well above average in strength! Hard to eat any where else in this town and be as happy as we are at El Portal. read more

Love love love this place. It's our family favorite for some great Mexican food for a great price also. The service is always great and the food is amazing read more

Great lunch prices. Good Mexican food, not my favorite but I'll go back. The queso is a little runny for my liking. The shredded beef is a good protein choice. read more

If you're looking for a low cost meal but not the low cost flavor then this is the place to go. Their prices are extremely reasonable and the food, well lets just say if you finish your plate I would be impressed. Service is amazingly fast even during the rush lunch hour. Very friendly but not all in your face. They have an amazing queso and chorizo. Now normally it's more queso then chorizo. NOT here, the amount of chorizo you get is insane! I basically just fill up on this appetizer and the chips and salsa. No need to order a meal for me. read more

Love this place. Be advised, quesadillas are in the authentic style, meaning it's not what you'd get from Chili's. I don't know what they do to their shredded chicken, but it needs no extras. Yummy time delicious. The base margaritas are nothing to write home about, just stick to the cold beer and the food and you'll be pleased. read more

Good Mexican food, friendly service, and good prices. Very casual, family atmosphere.

Best Mexican restaurant if you're looking for good CHEAP food. Delicious queso & chips. I also love their salsa. Their chicken chimichangas are amazing but recently I've been getting the #45 which is the chicken queso rice plate & it's my new favorite thing. read more

Always super fast service, excellent XL margaritas that pack a punch, and legit, authentic Mexican food. Plus the prices are very reasonable. We go there like once a week. read more

If you from Texas and have eaten real Mexican food/TexMex all your life, coming to a place like this is a huge difference. The flavor isn't there. But, none the less, I credit them for trying. (I don't think the people are Mexican). read more

Great place with great food and service. Not to pricey and lots of vegetarian options.

We moved here 4 months ago and struggled to find a 'traditional' Mexican food restaurant. We LOVE this place and eat here several times per month. read more

I love this place, staff is very friendly and their food is always good. the #26 is their house special and its AWESOME! i also get the shrimp chimichanga, i think im going to go there again tonight... read more

Our server was very lovely and very attentive. However, upon going to check out, a short gentleman finally emerged from the kitchen wiping his shirt. Walked up to the register with a negative, don't-wanna be here attitude. He rang up the couple in front of up, no greeting or thank you. Then my mom walked up, before she finished asking for a glass for her tea, he had rudely grabbed her cup, handed to another lady to go get it and then told her "the cup wasn't allowed at the counter because it might spill on people's money and the counter" (THERE WAS NO MONEY ON THE COUNTER!) She then handed him her cash and then asked if the rest could be on her card. HE RUDELY Threw his phone on the counter, grabbed the card scanner and plugged it in, telling her "it might work". Finally she asked for a receipt, (they weren't able to print due to the Hurricane, I get it) BUT it's the fact that he looked at her, stepped back and asked her "where would she like him to print it!" The attitude and snide remarks are not needed when EVERYONE is going through something ESPECIALLY AFTER A HURRICANE read more