El Portal CLOSED

Food - Delicious! It is obvious they prepare their meals fresh. Portions were generous and they were very willing to accommodate special requests. Value - Family of four was WELL fed for less than $50. We didn't order desert because we got filled up on the main meal. Service - Fast and Friendly! Atmosphere - Clean restaurant, Colorful decor, upbeat Mexican music, even Mexican ESPN was on the TV! This is a great place to go for authentic food. I lived in Mexico in college and have eaten in many Mexican restaurants so I know what's good and what's not. I would definitely go back if I were spending more time in Branson.

We were very disappointed, our food was awful. Plates were warm, but the food on them was stone cold (mine had grated cheese on top that didn't even attempt to melt). Salsa was VERY garlicky. His margarita and my strawberry margarita tasted worse than the mix you can buy in stores. I ordered cheese dip, it was ok, but our bill was over $38, and since both of our entrees were 8.99, the 2 drinks and cheese dip must have been really expensive. Service and atmosphere were fine, but they can't make up for the awful food. We won't be going back.

Terriable burritos.The sauce or whatever it was seemed to be old or almost sour.The refried beans were runnie,like watered down canned beans.I suppose my food quality expectations were too high.The service was very good.the atmosphere was neat.The building and decor were alot more appealing than the food.Oh ya, the chips were old and very thick.I would say thicker than lays fritos,and also harder.I will not return agin,nor would reccomend this establishment.

I heard this was the best place in town for mexican food. We arrived and were seated withing a minute with a fresh order of chips and cold salsa. When I ordered he understood what I wanted and made it correctly. Huge servings on the plates. From the lighting to the one of a kind tables. I felt I was back in California. I ordered the Quesdilla Fajita de Camaron. It was stuffed full of shrimp and for 10.95 was an exellent choice. I will be back many times.

This is another favorite! As locals, we are greeted by numerous staff each time we visit. The service is excellent as is the food. One of the things we look forward to in exploring the amazing interior decorating inside; someone had a good budget and lots of time... Well done!

This is REAL mexican food. The best I've had north of Texas. Very Quick from start to finish.