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great food, bad service...
This restaurant holds a love / hate relationship with me. On many occasions it has taken me forever to get the simplest things, i.e. getting my drink,...
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11/18/2007
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SoCal Authentic
I'm from San Diego, moved to NYC two years ago, and haven't been able to find comparable Mexican food here until now. The prices aren't cheap, but the...
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10/19/2007
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Best Mexican. Get there before 8!
I absolutely adore this place. I love the atmosphere, food, drinks and price. The pitchers of margaritas are a great value (get the cucumber margarita...
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citysearch.com on
10/13/2007
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luvved it!
went there for the first time tonight with my boyfriend. the seafood ceviche was amazing! they made it the way it is supposed to be made. such a roman...
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5/5/2007
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Good specials, great margaritas
My husband and I were able to scoot our way into the very packed and teensy restaurant. The table was small and I felt like I was constantly getting e...
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citysearch.com on
3/2/2007
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best mexican
best mexican in the city hands down. the atmosphere is so homey and the owners at staff are really nice and make you feel comfortable....
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2/27/2007
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Viva Mexico!
Coming from a Mexican background, I have to say that this was one of the most authentic and best Mexican meals I have had in New York. There were even...
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citysearch.com on
1/19/2007
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Stil a Winner!
I have been going to El Portal since it has opened - it's the best mexican in the city. The owners are always there and are often in the kitchen cooki...
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2/10/2006
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What used to be is no more...
New Yorkers used to have a delicious and authentic Mexican restaurant in a great neighborhood, but no more. I had poor service a few months ago but th...
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12/6/2005
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Pretty Good
Had delivery last week. Food is not typical Mexican-American, was very authentic, tasty and light. We had the Pork tacos and Chicken Enchilada's and r...
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9/19/2005
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fantastic first impression
A friend suggested the place and he was dead on; the ceviche (seafood stew) was incredible-- and I usually don't like soups/stews. It's a small restau...
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7/26/2005
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A Disappointed Fan
I have been coming here almost from it's start and loved the food. My last vist was disappointing though. Definitely the Margaritas need to be re-thou...
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menupages.com on
6/4/2005
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User Review
Great Mexican Food that is reasonable and well prepared. Their Margaritas are top notch and I love the shrimp tacos....
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citysearch.com on
5/19/2005
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Three letters: Wow
WOW. I discovered this place by coincidence, I live about a block from there and one day I saw a crowd outside the place. I stopped by to see what was...
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4/13/2005
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Not Great
I went with my girlfriend and my roommate. We heard some great things from Timeout NY and wanted to try it. First off, the alcohol prices were very hi...
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3/31/2005
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Unparalleled food; large orders, eh...
The food is truly outstanding. In particular, the Tres Leches cake and Cucumber Water are so good that I order them for friends new to the place -- I ...
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3/3/2005
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Nuked food
My boyfriend and I recently went there for dinner and were VERY unimpressed with the food. After waiting a while to order, we were informed that they ...
From
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2/22/2005
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Quality Food in a Great Hood
Portal is one of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. First off, it's not expensive. Secondly, the food is quality. Most folks like the Fish T...
From
citysearch.com on
1/20/2005
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Yummy
It's authentic. Excellent Margaritas. Very Cool. Makes you feel like you're in Mexico. Service was good....
From
citysearch.com on
10/19/2004
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Si se puede
We always come for happy hour. This is the only place where you can drink alcohol outside on the street. They even give it to you to go. The pork taco...
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7/9/2004
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Excellent, Intimate Mexican Restaurant
Great, great, great family-operated Mexican food. Excellent chicken burritos, fish and lobster tacos... Small sub-terrainian space fills up quickly bu...
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3/31/2004
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Good Deal
Very cozy restaurant. The food was very good and authentic, especially considering the price. The waitstaff was very courteous and answered all questi...
From
citysearch.com on
11/10/2003
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ridiculously BAD service
Until recently, I was a big fan. Last visit, ignored by our waiter, we finally got beers and ordered food. As we waited (needing beer) table after tab...
From
citysearch.com on
5/26/2003
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Nice little place
The only way we found this place was b/c the outside was painted yellow. Nice little place in the basement drawing a hip village crowd. With the few t...
From
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3/14/2003
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Bad service??? No way!
I love this restaurant because the food is flavorful and flavorful Mexican is one of the few things that New York lacks in appropriate abundance. Port...
From
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2/3/2003
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Cozy place for tacos
Very cozy atmosphere. Good food for a reasonable price. Worth visiting if you can ignore owner's lack of social skill and the waitresses' absentminded...
From
citysearch.com on
1/27/2003
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finally a piece of real mexico in N.Y
I have to say the food is sooo good here! The place is cozy and friendly, It's almost like being in a secret private party in Mexico. You have to try ...
From
citysearch.com on
1/27/2003
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Good Food, Service Stinkaroo
Good eats, good prices, but owner man needs to get himself to a hospitality course quick!...
From
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1/23/2003
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