This place has a fancy look, and great service! But is not quite there yet--there's room for improvement. A note about the ambiance. When we arrived, we were placed outside, where the music was super loud. So one of my friends asked to be moved elsewhere quieter. We were given an inside table, where the music was equally loud. It was so loud, everywhere, in fact, it felt like we were in the sitting rooms at a disco. We strained our voices to be heard above the music, and listening to the menu recommendations was difficult. My friends asked the wait staff several times whether the music could be lowered, but we were told they weren't allowed to do so. Eventually, I approached a manager-looking gentleman. He explained that the music level was a brand choice. I used the Decibel Meter app in my phone to argue that the noise level was above the "harmful" level, after which he had the volume lowered. I hope the management reviews their music level, as our experience was significantly improved afterwards. Now for the main show, the food!! The drinks were not only yummy, but also quite an experience! A drink cart rolls to your table, and a dexterous bartender mixes your orders right in front of you! The queso fundido with honey was a subliminal experience with every bite! The salsas were spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. The tortillas were warm and tasty! The salmon, well... my friends liked it. Myself, spoiled veteran consumer of fresh Seattle salmon, thought it was "meh". I should've seen it coming, as Puebla isn't a coastal town, like say Veracruz, where the fish was yums++ That will teach me to stick to local food, right? Lol For dessert, we explored the chocolate cake (awesome), flan (good), and the corn cake (hard pass for me!) Overall our experience was mixed, and at an average cost that far exceeds other nearby options, and rivals USA restaurant prices, I'd say, subpar. If I were to come back, I'd stay away from fish, bring earplugs, order sparsely, and most of all, remember that the photogenic food and decor will look really good on social media :) read more

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Recommended by a friend, it was our first visit to Porfirio's Puebla. The service was outstanding and very impressive. Our waiter, Enrique did a wonderful job accommodating our different needs and made us very comfortable for this nice dining experience. Love the appetizer dishes that were all delicious and visually pleasing. The dishes were well prepared, cooked and presented. Pork belly, cauliflower and salmon cevicci were so good with very generous portions. The only drawback was on our side that we ordered way too much. We barely had room for the entry dishes thus only were able to have a couple of small bites. Wish we had had bigger stomachs. read more

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The process of making a reservation was great!!! Super easy and the staff was more than amazing!!! The only reason I don't give 5 stars is simply portion size. Portion was small. read more