El Porton Mexican Restaurant

The staff is very attentive and friendly; however, we did not have a good experience. Despite asking for confirmation that the food was not spicy, we were assured it wasn't the slightest bit spicy, and that any spiciness would come from a separate sauce, should we choose to order it. Contrary to their assurances, the food was indeed spicy, too much so for us, especially since we must avoid spicy foods for health reasons. I ended up sweating and with a burning sensation in my stomach, which ruined the moment for us. There should be more transparency regarding the ingredients. We definitely will not be returning to or recommending this restaurant

This was our go to local Tex Mex place after moving here a few years ag6. I believe they have been experiencing staff shortages since Covid, like many businesses, so difficult to knock them for that. But the last several times we've gone, the wait has been excessive and I think the server was stressed and not overly friendly. I had to run to the bar for water because my wife was choking on her chip, probably about 20 minutes after we arrived and hadn't been served even water nor had our order taken. The biggest issue is the cost and quality of the drinks. Over time, the margarita recipe has changed. The frozen margaritas seem alcohol free and too sweet. At one point, we started ordering a shot of tequila to mix in it, but that was too expensive. So we decided last visit to switch to a pitcher of Sangria and clearly said "no rocks" when asked by the server. We received 2 glasses filled to the brim with ice, and a pitcher of ice with a little sangria inside for $28. A poor value since it only produced 2 ice filled drinks for each of us. We both ordered new dishes and liked them, so the food remains at a 4 star level for standard Tex Mex fare. We'll probably go back someday since we like supporting local businesses, and we like the people who work here. But I doubt I'll order anything other than water or maybe a beer in the future. Kid-friendliness: Definitely a family restaurant, which is a good thing.

Definitely recommend this location. Always great service, food is tasty and the owners care!

Food was really good and fast service!

I've been visiting this restaurant for Years. My favorite server is definitely Veronica, she's attentive and always helpful. I love the chicken soup and I also recommend the vegetarian fajitas. One of the best. Vegetarian options: The Vegetables fajita is definitely one of the best I've ever had