We noticed there was a new Mexican restaurant in town a few days ago and knew we had to try it out! We showed up early around 4:30 so it wasn't too busy when we got there. Their menu is HUGE so it took us a little bit to all decide what we wanted.We ordered our food and it was at our table 5 minutes later! The chips and salsa were both very good, the kids had the first bowl of chips gone within minutes and they were very quick to refill it.Our food was excellent, everyone really enjoyed what they had!I can't remember our waitresses name, but she was fantastic, so nice and helped answer all of our questions! Our drinks were refilled even before they needed to be!We will definitely be back, it's nice to have some different food choices out here in the Waverly area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dena Styskal
Amazing food!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips Salsa
Anna Rogert
Food and service are excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kory Kavan
I have had 2 experiences with El Portal in Waverly and both were very good. On their first weekend, my wife and I shared an order of Nachos del Portal. They were great and ready to go when promised. This was a take out order and the place was packed so I had to wait my turn to pay, but the staff was extremely busy. The following week I ate with a larger party. This was earlier in the evening, around 5. I ordered the Pollo Ranchero, bacon wrapped chicken pieces with sauted onions and bell peppers with cheese. It was really good, and the service was great. The staff was friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips Salsa
Sarah Gordon
Third time is the charm!We’ve been going to El Portal for years in Nebraska City and Auburn. I am so happy that the location in Waverly is now open after years of waiting. Definitely worth the wait to have it this much closer to us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Gibilisco
Enjoyed the dining experience very much. The staff were bilingual, looked professional, were knowledgeable, fast and always friendly. Dining area was kept clean with tables bussed and turned over quickly.Portion sizes overall were appropriate to the price, lunch being a good value. Seating was almost totally full and drive through was consistently busy.The fajitas were excellent. Ordered horchata and it had coconut flavoring in it and I'm allergic so I didn't drink it, wasted over $3. Asked if it was Piña Colada on accident and was told no. Salsa was too watery and flat on flavor, I tasted only tomato. I added some salt and a few shakes of the tabletop Tapatio to help heat it up to my liking, also the rice was bland. The beans were delicious as well as the tostada. Only issue with the tostada was that it had beans under it so it stuck to the plate and got soggy, couldn't pick it up to eat it.I'm being *very* honest in my review because I understand the importance of this and the obvious professionalism of the family that owns it. I will certainly continue enjoying future dining experiences at El Portal and wish everyone there continued success.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
KyAnn Sheets
Will 100% be a regular customer at this wonderful restaurant! Service was so kind and crazy fast! Food was so flavorful and server had great recommendations!Chips and salsa from here are now my new favorite!Seriously must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Araiza
We tried out the new restaurant on opening day - the staff were friendly, the food came fast, and everything was very tasty. We were very pleased and look forward to eating here again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marissa Jacobsen
Great customer service! Also great food! I got so much food for $12 and it was very filling.
We noticed there was a new Mexican restaurant in town a few days ago and knew we had to try it out! We showed up early around 4:30 so it wasn't too busy when we got there. Their menu is HUGE so it took us a little bit to all decide what we wanted.We ordered our food and it was at our table 5 minutes later! The chips and salsa were both very good, the kids had the first bowl of chips gone within minutes and they were very quick to refill it.Our food was excellent, everyone really enjoyed what they had!I can't remember our waitresses name, but she was fantastic, so nice and helped answer all of our questions! Our drinks were refilled even before they needed to be!We will definitely be back, it's nice to have some different food choices out here in the Waverly area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips Salsa
Food and service are excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have had 2 experiences with El Portal in Waverly and both were very good. On their first weekend, my wife and I shared an order of Nachos del Portal. They were great and ready to go when promised. This was a take out order and the place was packed so I had to wait my turn to pay, but the staff was extremely busy. The following week I ate with a larger party. This was earlier in the evening, around 5. I ordered the Pollo Ranchero, bacon wrapped chicken pieces with sauted onions and bell peppers with cheese. It was really good, and the service was great. The staff was friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips Salsa
Third time is the charm!We’ve been going to El Portal for years in Nebraska City and Auburn. I am so happy that the location in Waverly is now open after years of waiting. Definitely worth the wait to have it this much closer to us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed the dining experience very much. The staff were bilingual, looked professional, were knowledgeable, fast and always friendly. Dining area was kept clean with tables bussed and turned over quickly.Portion sizes overall were appropriate to the price, lunch being a good value. Seating was almost totally full and drive through was consistently busy.The fajitas were excellent. Ordered horchata and it had coconut flavoring in it and I'm allergic so I didn't drink it, wasted over $3. Asked if it was Piña Colada on accident and was told no. Salsa was too watery and flat on flavor, I tasted only tomato. I added some salt and a few shakes of the tabletop Tapatio to help heat it up to my liking, also the rice was bland. The beans were delicious as well as the tostada. Only issue with the tostada was that it had beans under it so it stuck to the plate and got soggy, couldn't pick it up to eat it.I'm being *very* honest in my review because I understand the importance of this and the obvious professionalism of the family that owns it. I will certainly continue enjoying future dining experiences at El Portal and wish everyone there continued success.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Will 100% be a regular customer at this wonderful restaurant! Service was so kind and crazy fast! Food was so flavorful and server had great recommendations!Chips and salsa from here are now my new favorite!Seriously must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried out the new restaurant on opening day - the staff were friendly, the food came fast, and everything was very tasty. We were very pleased and look forward to eating here again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great customer service! Also great food! I got so much food for $12 and it was very filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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