The pork belly was great. I got and end piece off the board, which at first wasn't excited for but…read moretried it anyway. Somehow they have a perfect crispy char with a juicy bite. Mac and cheese along with house made potato salad were great as well. No complaints on the turkey or brisket I tried. I'll be back next time I pass through!

3.5-4 We decided to…read moretry this place out after having it on our list for some time. The brisket was great! Really tender, I liked the bbq sauce, a little different than "traditional bbq sauce" here, my boyfriend didn't like it. We also got the smashburger and the potato skins. The potato skins are a perfect appetizer and the smashburger was alright. The service could have been better, they kind of side eyed us, not sure why, castroville is a small town but I assume this is not a spot "for the locals" only. In general the space had enough seating for the time we went but I could see it getting packed.

The service wasn't that good, that manager lady was very rude, she treated me like I was dumb, what…read morea shame with this service

Food very hot service friendly all the needs met when we pass through and we eat at this placeread more

I just popped my Sonic cherry and I think I picked a good location. Service was fast and friendly…read more I was also pleasantly surprised to receive a 50% off Tuesday burger discount. Worth the $3.79 regular price, but qualifies as a damn fine burger at $1.89 (before tax.) The burger and everything with it was fresh. Warm bun and burger, cold and crisp veggies. Outdoor seating as well; everything looked very clean. In SoCal, we don't have Sonic (although I've heard some are coming.) To compare, I'd say Sonic is not as good as In-n-Out, but (at least this location) is better than just about any other fast-food burger joint we have. It's much closer to a restaurant burger than most fast food burgers.

Ahhh this poor little place. I live in the area and come here often. And every time I cross my…read morefingers and hope the order is right. I've learned not to leave because 12 times out of 10,,,,,, it's wrong and I send it back. Today no exception. Asked for extra ketchup and got none. Ordered a Blackberry Slush and got Strawberry,,, sent it back. Food is good, people are nice,,, they just can't follow instructions

ordered the chicken liver plate with fried okra. we have had this dish several times in the past…read moreand we enjoyed it. until today. the livers had way to much salt on them. service was good place of business was clean. thank you

My husband loves Bush's Chicken. So what my love wants…read more.. The food was good. The service was great. The young lady that took our order was super sweet and the staff worked well together. The store is always cleaned up after each guest... at least that has been our experience. The prices are pretty decent and they have a military discount on single meals.

Food poisonoing from the breakfast! They have to be serving old food or not holding things to a…read moreproper temperature. This could kill a person with a weakened immune system.

Watch out...Upcharge for shredded cheese. 4 chicken strips with no fries no drink is $10! WOW!…read more Not a fan of the drive thru lack of courtesy. Very slow btw...not enough staff? Long RV trailer blocking drive thru in fire lane so not that many cars got thru & it's still slow.

I have eaten there many times and the food and atmosphere has always been great and the service is…read moreoutstanding. Would highly recommend it to family, friends, coworkers. We have other Mexican restaurants in the area but the food and atmosphere just lacks something that El Portal has, AUTHENTICITY.

It's a Hit! Our…read moredentist office across the street suggested El Portal when I asked for best Mexican in town. They mentioned the great daily specials for 8.99 which includes a drink. Mon 21 Sep 26. Daily special Pork Chops That's what I ordered, with charro beans. My companion had the Mexican Plate combo with two cheese enchiladas de carne, charro beans. Those beans are up there as some the best compared to my own. Those two sauces in my pic were super good... Green and Roasted. Tortillas are homemade, both corn and flour were excellent. Chips weren't my favorite, but everything else was great! Service was fabulous too! She smiled big when ordered the charro beans. She was right!

i've been here many times, one of the best spots for dinner in castroville! the service was perfect…read more(attentive but also gave me the time to enjoy my dinner) so thank you dana! personally i really enjoy the spinach & artichoke dip and the raspberry carnitas for appetizers. today i tried the pecan crusted catfish which was incredible, definitely hot and fresh! i got the mash potatoes and green beans .. they both hit the spot! lastly dana recommended the crème brûlée (a new edition) and it was a fabulous end to the meal! i think it was a raspberry compote on top and i loved it, will definitely be back! also i think they recently upgraded to having a liquor license so you can get anything to drink now! and side note, dog friendly on the patio!

There is so much of Castroville to explore, and every time I visit my family, I always find a cool…read morenew place. Did I know there was a beautiful golf course in Castroville? No. Did I know there was a Castroville-favorite restaurant there as well? Also no. We had to try it. Located inside the Alsatian Golf Club's clubhouse is their 19th-hole restaurant and bar: Julianna's Restaurant. Upon entry, you realize the place has been around for some time. It feels very classic San Antonio, with wooden walls accented by tan and white bricks. The restaurant's aged interior gives it a cozy, lodge-like charm. Though the restaurant was pretty busy on a Saturday night, we were seated instantly at a booth that gave me a perfect view of the Georgia-Alabama game on the bar's TV. After nine or eighteen holes, you never know what you're in the mood for. That's why Julianna's has plenty of options: sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks, and other meat dishes. Our server came by very quickly and got us our drinks, which for me was a tall Saint Arnold Oktoberfest. I had a tough time deciding between two options: a bone-in pork chop or their creamy Cajun pasta. I opted for the bone-in pork chop with a Caesar salad, bacon green beans, and herb rice. My dad got the creamy Cajun pasta, and my mom got the Southwest chicken. It wasn't long until the Caesar salad came out, with huge croutons and a generous helping of dressing. It was excellent to the point my mom wished she had ordered it over her chicken tortilla soup, which she also enjoyed. If you ever order a meat entrée and they stick a steak knife in it, you're in for an ESPN Instant Classic. The pork chop was huge, topped with a house raspberry chipotle sauce. It was tender and cooked well. I'll admit, trying to find the bone versus the pork was a challenge, but I think that was a me issue. I would order it again. As for the sides, the bacon green beans were sneakily running for Sixth Man of the Year, and the herb rice paired with the pork chop quite well. I would go back. The meal was high quality and felt like a hidden gem even for longtime Castroville residents. What a treat. RIYL: Going to golf courses while being very bad at golf.

Normal classic burgers what more could you ask for. Service was fast and food came out quick. Price…read morewas ok $30 for standard meals so normal for today. Inside had a good oldschool aesthetic to it.

Was greeted the moment we walked through the door! We ordered the Billy Bobs Special... the food…read morewas excellent, restaurant is clean! Give it a try! You won't be disappointed!

The service was great the restaurant was clean and the food was hot and fresh! Cant ask for much…read moremore than that from a fast food spot! Chicken tenders were crispy and juicy! The fries were crunchy and soft in the center! They have a nice sauce bar and a refrigerator section that offers a few desserts. I'll definitely be going back when I have a chicken tender craving! Maybe even get some ice cream this time.

Dairy Queen in Castroville is the best! Always great service! $1 off with the app through 2/15…read more The staff are always great at helping us old folks with the app! Thank you DQ!!

This subway is the worst ever and not because of the employees They were great ! but who ever runs…read moreit is not making sure they have enough of everything. Setting up their employees for failure by not having enough food. Left with three sandwich's that are nowhere near how I wanted them because this location was out of ranch three different types of cheeses mostly all the vegetables were gone. (Yes he checked the back but knew they were already out) And not to mention i didn't realize the bread was so dry and stale. It was hard to the touch only found that out once I was at home.. not worth my 32 dollars I spent for some crappy not good sandwiches

The food was sad, barely any meat or veggies, bread was hard, wrap was flat, other bread wasn't…read morefully cooked.