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Los Portales

4.2 (58 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Beer Bar
Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Texas margarita
Thomas S.

Let's get this review underway. Chips and salsa, chips are from a bag and salsa from a can, but good. Order a medium Texas margarita, good but tastes like every other margarita at every other Mexican restaurant. I ordered the enchilada verde. 2 beef and 1 chicken. The enchiladas are good and the rice and beans are... well... there rice and beans. Now the stars, 1 star for the place being clean. And I don't think it's just because of the coronavirus, you can look at the floors and tell that they keep this restaurant pretty clean. 1 star for the food, I mean, it's good, not great and not terrible.. just good. 1 star for the service. The waiter came to table 3 times, once to take my order, the next to bring my order and the last to drop off the bill. I just can't find anything that would rate more stars. I would not drive 10 minutes out of my way to eat here

The Small Buffet
Spike S.

"Only after I had finished a pitcher of margaritas" Good dining in Ponca City just doesn't exist, anymore. On Sundays it looks like every restaurant (non- corporate chain) that is open, is a buffet for the all you can eat diners. And, the three or four of them that are open are packed. Los Portales is no different, the parking lot was full. I didn't realize they offered a buffet until we walked in. However, you can order from the menu. That's what we did, and after seeing the buffet, I am sure our dining experience would have been much worse had we tried the buffet. Even though we ordered off the menu the buffet deserves a description for those that may be interested. It is essentially a taco bar with a few other items. It is small, way too small for the number of all you can eat diners enjoying it. After looking at it, there was absolutely nothing that appeared appetizing. One word description "trough." But, at least you could make your own version of their mediocre food. Since, the buffet was the big draw there; I was a little worried about getting service from ordering off the menu. Surprise! The service was prompt and the food was delivered in minutes after ordering. It was hot and fresh. No problems here! This is a light to no spice Mexican restaurant, from the salsa to the meals. The chips had been reheated so many times they were turning a dark brown. You should be getting the picture by now. I won't drag you through a description of every item on our plates, but he meat in the enchiladas and tacos were bland, the chili relleño was pathetic. To be fair, nothing here tasted bad (well maybe the chips), but nothing here would bring me back or cause me to recommend it. For Mexican in Ponca City, I like the place on 14th much more than the restaurant at the airport or Los Portales. I asked my wife if she would eat here again and she said "Only after I had finished a pitcher of margaritas"

Johnny A.

I forgot what was the name of the dish I ordered. It seemed like a fajita. It was delicious!!!!!! It was yellow rice and beans on the side, sour cream, guacamole, and the extra dish had chicken, steak and shrimp covered with lots of onions. I love onions. I also had a patron margarita. That was amazing as well. The place was clean and the service was great.

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Better food and margaritas than her sister restaurant and the service is excellent. The margaritas are nice and strong!

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The food never disappoints! The atmosphere is good, the drinks are great, and the service is too.

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2 years ago

I took one bite of the food. Food was bad. Still made me pay for full meal. Don't trust their chicken flautas!!!!

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3 years ago

Great service and food . Always feel welcome when going to the restaurant. Will go again and recommend it to all.

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Yummy! The counter servers were very nice and the food was just as we wanted. Ice cream, of course, was super good!

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5 years ago

Fav Mexican joint in Ponca City. Margaritas from here are a must. Margarona's are even better

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I really enjoy their food and the atmosphere there. The service was real good. I enjoyed the food selection on the menu.

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4 years ago

Good food. Good service and clean. Go I really don't know what else to say. We had beer. They have to usual Mexican beers.

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