This place is a family friendly spot with good vibes and on top of that the food tastes straight out of my Mexican grandmas kitchen . It is our go to spot for authentic Mexican. For anyone complaining they obviously don’t know how to communicate like an adult because I assure you the owner is very involved and would only let customers leave happy with their experience. Try the Al Pastor tacos best in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos Baez
Food was disappointing—made me sick! Didn’t taste great to begin with. They make tacos with this weird stewed/shredded meat that didn’t taste right from the start.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Mike Renoe
Great service from this staff. Good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ryan T
Prices are reasonable, food was great, and the staff could not be more friendly. If you’re staying at any of the hotels nearby, it’s an easy place to walk to as
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Ellicott
I normally do not leave negative reviews but the Carnitas platter was so dry and tasteless I just had to say something. I always rate Mexican restaurants by how well they do carnitas and this place failed. It has excellent reviews for other dishes so I can only speak to my
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
WildBill’sHeiress USA
This place has a great bar with great prices and a friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Josh B.
Let me start off by saying WOW. You never know the true potential of a day until you end it with a night at El Porta. To give you a little background I'm a 25 year old just totally caught up in the work, eat, sleep, repeat routine. Needless to say, at this phase in life it's easy to find yourself lost, scared and afraid of what is to come next. This is exactly how I felt walking into el porta tonight with my friends Madeline, Carlton, and Drew Grossman. We started out with some chips and salsa (obviously) and then quickly stared throwing back some margaritas. Let me tell ya, the frozen ones will really set the mood right if ya know what I mean ;) . Madeline was just being totally chill and we even learned that she might be the real female Trump, Carlton, well she has always been a lovely woman to be around but el porta just really brought out the beat in her. She was literally glowing. As for myself and drew, we are sitting on the toilet right now with much remorse of our dinner selection. If you have read this far you must not be actually looking for quality food, and that's why I would recommend el porta. Whether it's a first date, or an anniversary dinner I promise you will not be disappointed. Us four walked in friends tonight but I can assure that we a good friends and I am no longer lost but I have been found! El porta is my new home!
Lynn a.
We recently back to the area. We always go out for Mexican food on Thursdays. The staff at El Potro welcomes us each week. The food is consistently good and it's very family friendly.
Steve S.
Great little Mexican restaurant in Jacksonville Beach. For the sports fan there are TV's throughout so you can catch the games while eating. Our waitress was accommodating while we figured out what's lol we wanted. Speaking of the food I tried their strawberry kiwi frozen margarita and that was delicious. A giant helping of complimentary chips and salsa that my party of three did not even finish. We all ordered different main courses, I had the steak burrito. Before the meal arrived I was offered and red and green sauces, and I accepted those, I do enjoy a little spice on my food. As for my burrito, I had to add the green and red sauce to it. It was lacking flavor. I was really surprised at how much flavor the burrito was missing. Once I added the red and green sauces the dish was perfect. I'll go back again to try their other dishes.
Crystal Jarusiewiczzz
Huge portions, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Great value for lunch! Had veggie fajitas, they were great.Parking: Plenty free parking
The place is ok. Food had no flavor. Forgot rice. Long wait to pay. Overall the place is not that bad, but it's not great. 3.5 out of 5 is fair enough.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Rodney S.
Have been going here for 22 years always good . Great service and the best Top shelf Margarito I have ever had!
Meghan Reid
Raul was the best server I’ve ever had!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Diana Seidel
Extremely yummy - we went several times and absolutely loved it each time !!
Vast menu, food is good, great service, perfect location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and House Salsa, Lunch Combination 6 a Chimichanga Rice Refried Beans and a Guacamole Salad, Burritos, Enchiladas, Chips and Salsa, Mexican
This place is a family friendly spot with good vibes and on top of that the food tastes straight out of my Mexican grandmas kitchen . It is our go to spot for authentic Mexican. For anyone complaining they obviously don’t know how to communicate like an adult because I assure you the owner is very involved and would only let customers leave happy with their experience. Try the Al Pastor tacos best in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was disappointing—made me sick! Didn’t taste great to begin with. They make tacos with this weird stewed/shredded meat that didn’t taste right from the start.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Great service from this staff. Good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Prices are reasonable, food was great, and the staff could not be more friendly. If you’re staying at any of the hotels nearby, it’s an easy place to walk to as
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I normally do not leave negative reviews but the Carnitas platter was so dry and tasteless I just had to say something. I always rate Mexican restaurants by how well they do carnitas and this place failed. It has excellent reviews for other dishes so I can only speak to my
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
This place has a great bar with great prices and a friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Let me start off by saying WOW. You never know the true potential of a day until you end it with a night at El Porta. To give you a little background I'm a 25 year old just totally caught up in the work, eat, sleep, repeat routine. Needless to say, at this phase in life it's easy to find yourself lost, scared and afraid of what is to come next. This is exactly how I felt walking into el porta tonight with my friends Madeline, Carlton, and Drew Grossman. We started out with some chips and salsa (obviously) and then quickly stared throwing back some margaritas. Let me tell ya, the frozen ones will really set the mood right if ya know what I mean ;) . Madeline was just being totally chill and we even learned that she might be the real female Trump, Carlton, well she has always been a lovely woman to be around but el porta just really brought out the beat in her. She was literally glowing. As for myself and drew, we are sitting on the toilet right now with much remorse of our dinner selection. If you have read this far you must not be actually looking for quality food, and that's why I would recommend el porta. Whether it's a first date, or an anniversary dinner I promise you will not be disappointed. Us four walked in friends tonight but I can assure that we a good friends and I am no longer lost but I have been found! El porta is my new home!
We recently back to the area. We always go out for Mexican food on Thursdays. The staff at El Potro welcomes us each week. The food is consistently good and it's very family friendly.
Great little Mexican restaurant in Jacksonville Beach. For the sports fan there are TV's throughout so you can catch the games while eating. Our waitress was accommodating while we figured out what's lol we wanted. Speaking of the food I tried their strawberry kiwi frozen margarita and that was delicious. A giant helping of complimentary chips and salsa that my party of three did not even finish. We all ordered different main courses, I had the steak burrito. Before the meal arrived I was offered and red and green sauces, and I accepted those, I do enjoy a little spice on my food. As for my burrito, I had to add the green and red sauce to it. It was lacking flavor. I was really surprised at how much flavor the burrito was missing. Once I added the red and green sauces the dish was perfect. I'll go back again to try their other dishes.
Huge portions, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Great value for lunch! Had veggie fajitas, they were great.Parking: Plenty free parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burritos, Chicken Fajitas, Mexican, Steak Fajitas
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The place is ok. Food had no flavor. Forgot rice. Long wait to pay. Overall the place is not that bad, but it's not great. 3.5 out of 5 is fair enough.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Have been going here for 22 years always good . Great service and the best Top shelf Margarito I have ever had!
Raul was the best server I’ve ever had!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Extremely yummy - we went several times and absolutely loved it each time !!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Relleno Taco Refried Beans & Guacamole Salad, Mexican
Vast menu, food is good, great service, perfect location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and House Salsa, Lunch Combination 6 a Chimichanga Rice Refried Beans and a Guacamole Salad, Burritos, Enchiladas, Chips and Salsa, Mexican