El Portal

6999 E Main St, Reynoldsburg - 43068
135 reviews
Mexican Vegetarian
(614) 751-0725

The service was good, and our server was quick and responsive. However, I'm sad to say that the food was not good quality. The steak fajita tasted very bland and without seasoning. The vegetables had already gone way past their prime, and was accompanied by steak that was either very old or a bad cut of beef to begin with: chewy and very strongly tasting of liver. The rice tasted like it had been sitting around for a long time and then reheated.My gut feeling was that food is not being turned over quickly enough, so all the ingredients are aging badly by the time they are used in the dishes. The queso and chips were decent, but that was the only satisfying part of the meal.There was a nicely maintained fenced-in patio, but the inside is very dated and a bit disheveled - the furnishings, walls, and carpet could use some love and attention for sure. We were two of four people eating at the restaurant, and there were no additional parties that came in or called for takeout while we were there. Not a promising vibe.They could probably turn things around if they invested time and money into turning it quality food - there's really not another sit-down Mexican restaurant in the immediate vicinity. They've been in Reynoldsburg at this location for such a long time, and I do wish these guys all the best. It can't have been easy to keep business going for the past few years.But until I read reviews showing improvement, I think I would rather spend my money at Fogoncito or Mi Mexico.

Good food with nice and calm interior. We happen to go for dinner on week day. It is a decent and clean place. If you are looking for good tasty Mexican food than this is the spot. Fondue with shrimp and mushroom in the appetizer was amazingly delicious. The main course in seafood which we ordered came with grilled scallops and shrimp over the bed of rice was delicious. The dish had generous amount of scallops and shrimps in it. Their home made nacho chips came warm and fresh. The place need a little more bright light and the bar place to be lit up as well. Overall very nice place to come to eat with family and children.

I wasn’t a big fan of the lighting, the restaurant is kind of dim and a bit cold. But overall the food was delicious and piping hot!! I would recommend.

The restaurant was basic and older. The food was surprisingly good. I was worried at first but I enjoyed the food and would go back.

Has been awhile since I've ordered from there. Have never had any complaints, have always recomended them to others. This is the worst food ever. Same thing i always order fajita nachos. Barely any queso and my guacamole was runny as well the chips being stale and tasting horrible. Might want to lower your prices back down if this is what you're going to serve people. I won't be back.

Good Beer and food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This place wasn't that good there foods not that good and they took forever to make the food we waited almost 30 mom for food but they were nice there but there very expensive

Consistently good food. And cheap.

My fiancé and I had decided to try this this place for lunch. We entered and not a soul in sight. Instead we were greeted with the sounds of a man hocking up a loogie in the back. We immediately left. Personally I felt like they did not wish to serve us, I had seen one of the workers watch us get out of the car then run to the back of the restaurant.

Food is delicious and reasonably priced