El Portal Restaurant

El Portal Restaurant Celebrating Our 27th Year!Voted “Best of” by you in the “Pasadena Weekly”“Best Yucatán & Mexican Rest
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Fresh, crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor 🌶🍋Our Ahi Tuna Ceviche Tostadas are layered with citrus-marinated ahi tuna...
07/24/2026

Fresh, crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor 🌶🍋

Our Ahi Tuna Ceviche Tostadas are layered with citrus-marinated ahi tuna, fresh avocado, spicy aioli, crispy onions, and toasted sesame seeds.

Come try this limited-time summer time dish before it’s gone!

Orange Tequila Chicken is our second special for this week! 🍗Half a chicken marinated in orange juice, thyme, and tequil...
07/24/2026

Orange Tequila Chicken is our second special for this week! 🍗

Half a chicken marinated in orange juice, thyme, and tequila. Served with calabasitas and chipotle mashed potatoes.

Sole Al Mojo De Ajo is our first special for this week! 😋Filet of sole, basted in garlic sauce, scampi-style, then sauté...
07/24/2026

Sole Al Mojo De Ajo is our first special for this week! 😋

Filet of sole, basted in garlic sauce, scampi-style, then sautéed. Served with roasted tomato risotto and calabasitas.

07/22/2026

🎉 National Tequila Day is this Friday at El Portal! 🌵🥃

I’m excited to tell you about everything we have planned!

🍹 Join us Friday, July 24th for an evening of amazing tequila, great food, and great people.

✨ Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
🥃 Complimentary tequila tastings from 7 Leguas, Dulce Vida, and Campo Bravo from 6 PM–8 PM
🥃 25% OFF all tequila shots
🍸 Tequila drink specials all day

Whether you’re a tequila enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect time to visit El Portal. Bring your friends and celebrate National Tequila Day with us!

📍 El Portal – Pasadena

Great Food. Great Drinks. Great People.

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🏆 Today’s the day! The World Cup Final is here! ⚽Join us as Argentina 🇦🇷 takes on Spain 🇪🇸 in the biggest match of the t...
07/19/2026

🏆 Today’s the day! The World Cup Final is here! ⚽

Join us as Argentina 🇦🇷 takes on Spain 🇪🇸 in the biggest match of the tournament!

⏰ Kickoff: 12:00 PM

Watch every minute on our big screen outside while enjoying Happy Hour at the bar and Vanessa’s from 12 PM–5 PM.

Bring your friends, grab your favorite margarita, and experience the final with great food, great drinks, and great people!

📍 695 E. Green St., Pasadena
📞 (626) 795-8553

⚽🇫🇷 WORLD CUP SATURDAY! 🏴France and England battle it out today at 2:00 PM, and there’s no better place to catch the act...
07/18/2026

⚽🇫🇷 WORLD CUP SATURDAY! 🏴

France and England battle it out today at 2:00 PM, and there’s no better place to catch the action than El Portal!

🍹 Happy Hour at the Bar | 12 PM–5 PM
📺 Watch the match on our BIG SCREEN PATIO
🌮 Authentic Mexican food
🍺 Ice-cold drinks
🎉 The perfect game-day atmosphere

Bring your friends, grab a margarita, and cheer on your favorite team with us!

📍 695 E. Green St., Pasadena
📞 626-795-8553

Great Food. Great Drinks. Great People.

Seafood Enchiladas Mineras is our third special for this week! 🇲🇽Two corn tortillas dipped in guajillo chile sauce, fill...
07/15/2026

Seafood Enchiladas Mineras is our third special for this week! 🇲🇽

Two corn tortillas dipped in guajillo chile sauce, filled with salmon, shrimp, crab, and queso fresco. Topped with avocado and crème fraîche. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.

Bistecitos de Asada is our second special for this week! 🍽Thinly sliced steak filets grilled to your preference, served ...
07/15/2026

Bistecitos de Asada is our second special for this week! 🍽

Thinly sliced steak filets grilled to your preference, served with Mexican potatoes, nopales, black bean soup, and warm tortillas.

Huachinango Zarandeado is our first special for this week! 😋Filet of red snapper marinated in a traditional blend of chi...
07/15/2026

Huachinango Zarandeado is our first special for this week! 😋

Filet of red snapper marinated in a traditional blend of chiles, citrus, garlic, and spices, then grilled over an open flame. Served with Mexican rice, fresh vegetables, and pickled onions.

⚽ SEMIFINALS ARE HERE! ⚽Catch every exciting moment of England 🇬🇧 vs. Argentina 🇦🇷 today at 12:00 PM at El Portal – Your...
07/15/2026

⚽ SEMIFINALS ARE HERE! ⚽

Catch every exciting moment of England 🇬🇧 vs. Argentina 🇦🇷 today at 12:00 PM at El Portal – Your World Cup Headquarters!

📺 Watch the match on our BIG SCREEN PATIO while enjoying:
🍻 Extended Happy Hour 12–6 PM at the Bar & Rotunda
🌮 Great Food
🍹 Great Drinks
🎉 Great People

Bring your friends, grab a seat, and experience the World Cup the way it was meant to be watched!

📍695 E. Green St., Pasadena

⚽ World Cup Semifinal is Here! ⚽The road to the Final continues as France 🇫🇷 takes on Spain 🇪🇸 in the World Cup Semifina...
07/14/2026

⚽ World Cup Semifinal is Here! ⚽

The road to the Final continues as France 🇫🇷 takes on Spain 🇪🇸 in the World Cup Semifinal!

📅 Tuesday, July 14
🕛 Kickoff: 12:00 PM

Join us at El Portal – Your World Cup Headquarters! Watch the match on our BIG SCREEN PATIO while enjoying great food, cold drinks, and the best game-day atmosphere in Pasadena.

🍻 Extended Happy Hour from 12–6 PM at the Bar & Rotunda!

Who do you have advancing to the Final? Let us know your prediction! ⚽

07/12/2026

What an incredible day! ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to the Concern Foundation for allowing El Portal to be part of such a meaningful event. It was an honor to serve our community and support a cause that makes a real difference.

We loved sharing some of our favorite flavors, including our Rib Eye Chicharrón with Fresh Guacamole and Chicken Tostadas, with everyone who stopped by.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, enjoyed the food, and supported this amazing event. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to see you again at El Portal!

Serving up a taste of El Portal at the Concern Foundation event! 🌮❤️Tonight we’re featuring:✨ Chicken Tostada with black...
07/12/2026

Serving up a taste of El Portal at the Concern Foundation event! 🌮❤️

Tonight we’re featuring:
✨ Chicken Tostada with black beans & pickled onions
🥑 Ribeye Chicharrón with fresh guacamole

We’re honored to support such a wonderful cause while sharing the flavors we love with our community. Stop by and say hello if you’re here!

07/11/2026

Getting everything ready for a great evening! 🎉

We’re honored to be partnering with Concern Foundation for tonight’s special event. We can’t wait to welcome everyone.

Thank you to the Concern Foundation for the opportunity to be part of such an important cause. See you tonight! 💙

🔥 Quarterfinal Saturday is here! 🔥The road to the World Cup continues with two huge elimination matches today at El Port...
07/11/2026

🔥 Quarterfinal Saturday is here! 🔥

The road to the World Cup continues with two huge elimination matches today at El Portal!

⚽ 2:00 PM – 🇳🇴 Norway vs. 🏴 England
⚽ 6:00 PM – 🇦🇷 Argentina vs. 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Catch every minute on our big screens while enjoying great Mexican food, ice-cold drinks, and the best game-day atmosphere in Pasadena. 🍻🌮

🍹 Extended Happy Hour from 12–6 PM at the Bar & Rotunda!

Bring your friends, wear your team’s colors, and join us at El Portal – Your World Cup Headquarters! ⚽🏆

07/06/2026

🎉 The party has officially started! 🇲🇽⚽🏴

Our patio is packed, the drinks are flowing, and we’re ready for an unforgettable Mexico vs. England match! 🍻🌮

If you’re still looking for the best place to watch the game, come join us at El Portal! Great food, cold drinks, DJ on the patio, and an incredible crowd waiting for kickoff.

See you soon! 💚🤍❤️

07/05/2026

🇲🇽🔥 The patio is set. The DJ is ready. The drinks are cold.

Tonight it’s Mexico 🇲🇽 vs England 🏴 and there’s no better place to catch all the action than El Portal!

🎧 Live DJ
🍹 Ice-cold margaritas
🍺 Cold beer
🌮 Amazing Mexican food
📺 The match on the big screens

Grab your friends, wear your green, white, and red, and let’s cheer on Mexico together!

¡Vamos México! 🇲🇽⚽

🇲🇽⚽ IT’S MATCH DAY! ⚽🏴The wait is over! Join us TODAY at El Portal as Mexico takes on England in an epic World Cup showd...
07/04/2026

🇲🇽⚽ IT’S MATCH DAY! ⚽🏴

The wait is over! Join us TODAY at El Portal as Mexico takes on England in an epic World Cup showdown!

🎉 Kickoff: 5:00 PM
🍹 Happy Hour: 12 PM – 7 PM (Bar & Rotunda)
🎧 DJ on the Patio: Starting at 4:00 PM
👑 Mr. Pasadena Lounge: Opens at 4:30 PM

Bring your friends, wear your green, and experience the excitement on our BIG SCREENS with ice-cold drinks, delicious food, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

¡Vamos México! 🇲🇽💚❤️ See you at El Portal!

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July & Happy 250th Birthday, United States!Wishing you a safe and memorable Independence Day filled with...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July & Happy 250th Birthday, United States!

Wishing you a safe and memorable Independence Day filled with family and friends! ❤️🤍💙

Yahaira’s Café and El Portal are CLOSED today so our team can celebrate with their loved ones.

We’ll be back tomorrow during our regular business hours—and join us at El Portal for our World Cup Watch Party as Mexico takes on England at 5:00 PM! 🇲🇽⚽ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Great food, cold drinks, and an amazing game-day atmosphere. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July! 🎆

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07/03/2026

🇲🇽⚽ MEXICO vs ENGLAND ⚽🇬🇧

The biggest match deserves the biggest watch party! Join us this Sunday, July 5th for an unforgettable World Cup experience.

🍹 Happy Hour: 12 PM–7 PM (Bar & Rotunda)
🎧 DJ on the Patio: 4 PM
🎉 Mr. Pasadena Lounge: 4:30 PM
⚽ Kickoff: 5 PM

Big screens. Cold drinks. Amazing food. The best fans in Pasadena.

¡Vamos México! 🇲🇽

🍉 It’s Back! 🍹Our fan-favorite Watermelon Margarita has returned to El Portal!Made with fresh watermelon, Campo Bravo te...
07/03/2026

🍉 It’s Back! 🍹

Our fan-favorite Watermelon Margarita has returned to El Portal!

Made with fresh watermelon, Campo Bravo tequila, agave syrup, and fresh lime juice, it’s the perfect way to cool off this summer.

Come grab one before the season is over! 🌞

📍 El Portal Yucatecan Cuisine

🇺🇸 IT’S MATCH DAY! 🇺🇸The knockout stage is here, and Team USA is fighting to keep the World Cup dream alive! ⚽🔥Join us a...
07/01/2026

🇺🇸 IT’S MATCH DAY! 🇺🇸

The knockout stage is here, and Team USA is fighting to keep the World Cup dream alive! ⚽🔥

Join us at El Portal for the ultimate USA Watch Party as 🇺🇸 USA takes on 🇧🇦 BIH in a win-or-go-home showdown!

🍻 Extended Happy Hour from 12–7 PM at the Bar & Rotunda
⚽ Kickoff: 5:00 PM
🌮 Great food • Cold drinks • Electric atmosphere

Wear your red, white, and blue and cheer on the USA with us! Let’s pack the house! 🇺🇸🙌

Yahaira's Chile Relleno is our second special for this week! 🌶Roasted pasilla chile filled with chicken adobado, black b...
07/01/2026

Yahaira's Chile Relleno is our second special for this week! 🌶

Roasted pasilla chile filled with chicken adobado, black beans, jack cheese, roasted corn, and pico de gallo. Served with dried Anaheim chile sauce and Mexican rice.

🇲🇽 TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🇲🇽It’s win or go home for Mexico! ⚽🔥 Join us at El Portal for the ultimate Watch Party as Mexico ...
06/29/2026

🇲🇽 TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🇲🇽

It’s win or go home for Mexico! ⚽🔥 Join us at El Portal for the ultimate Watch Party as Mexico takes on Ecuador in this must-win elimination game!

🍻 Extended Happy Hour: 12 PM–8 PM (Bar & Rotunda)
⚽ Kickoff: 6:00 PM
🌮 Great food • Ice-cold drinks • The best game-day atmosphere in Pasadena!

Wear your green, white, and red, bring your friends, and let’s cheer Mexico on together!

¡VAMOS MÉXICO! 🇲🇽

Address

695 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA
91101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11am - 8:30pm
Friday 11am - 9:30pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+1 626-795-8553

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