Friday night at 6pm and the lot is entirely full. You know it's going to be good! Was sat immediately with a fresh basket of chips, slaw salsa and red salsa. Loved the slaw salsa. Husband ordered the grande strawberry margarita and he was happy! I ordered enchiladas suiza (little too sweet for my taste but the salsa added on top balanced it out nicely) and husband had the giant seafood burrito plate (the sauce on that burrito was tasty)! Portions are huge, service was excellent and swift, and food flavor was 9/10. Staff was friendly and everyone looked like they were having a good time. Many guests were recognized by staff. Seems like a nice family friendly atmosphere. By the time we left, parking was overflowing and line was out the door. This is a local hot spot and I'm glad we checked it out. Bathroom was clean too. read more

El Porton Restaurant - Grande strawberry margarita with complimentary chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

Amazing food & service! We had a group of 10 on a very busy night but got great service.

Dinner here. A loud and seemingly chaotic place. We had made a reservation but the front desk claimed they had no reservations with our name. Nevertheless we were seated in a window booth after declining a bad table in a dark back room. The menu is extensive with numerous vegetarian options. The server was energetic and friendly. The food war well prepared and the portions were good. The margaritas were big but rather light on booze. read more

Always our favourite when we visit Wenatchee. Very authentic food. Fresh and servers are a delight. Never disappointed read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Wenatchee! Food is always delicious and service is always great, the staff are always so welcoming and friendly. They get pretty busy, especially during weekends/nights, but service is always fast for the amount of people they have coming in. Would definitely recommend! read more

The food was delicious and the server and staff were excellent. The best Mexican Restaurant in Wenatchee!

Not to happy with their take home order. Asked for serving of 6 only got serving for 3. ​

I ate lunch at El Porton a week ago Wednesday. Their Chili Verde with rice and beans is only $12.95. I always order two fried eggs on top--it's only $2.50 more, and well worth the pairing of flavors it all delivers. Add to that the generous basket of chips, cup of salsa, and warm corn tortillas with butter, that come with the meal--this is a real feast! This is one of Wenatchee's oldest Mexican restaurants; you can tell by the decor, inside and out, this is a well established restaurant with a complete menu that serves all the traditional entrées you expect. The facility is clean with plenty of seating and a separate bar area in the rear. (See the pics!) There's parking on three sides of the building, and even at noon there were five waiters on the floor who cover for each other. I think all five stopped at my table at one point or another. That's great service considering I was there for 45 minutes. There was no down-side; everything was above par--5 Stars! read more

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The food was great. The service and the atmosphere was great. We heard about this place by locals. They said it was one of the better Mexican restaurants in two. We were satisfied. read more

El Porton Restaurant - Carne Asada. - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

Stopped by on a Sunday around lunchtime for a table of six. Our waiter Leo was uninviting, however, the food was even worse unfortunately, this is the worst Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Everything lacked flavor I could've made better food at home. This is the last time I'll stop by this location. read more

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I was in Wenatchee for the weekend for the annual Oktoberfest which used to be held in Leavenworth but got moved because of COVID. First year of Oktoberfest, gotta stay the night! My friends and I wanted to eat somewhere popular or well-known in Wenatchee, and that's when a friend who's lived there recommended this restaurant! It's located on a small lot across of PetSmart and Grocery Outlet. There are some stalls around the restaurant but could be difficult to get during lunch and dinner rush hours. The restaurant and parking lot were packed when we went. We were lucky that we were able to score a parking stall and also a table of 4 was leaving right as we arrived, so no wait times for a table. Score! To start off, we got chips with semi-spicy salsa and non-spicy salsa (cabbage kind). There was free refills on the chips and honestly, we all wanted the refills but knew we wouldn't finish the foods we ordered LOL. I got the Fish Tacos which came with two. I actually thought it would just be two tacos, but it also came with refried beans and rice! Such a huge plate (peep at pic)! The fish tacos were also suuuuper good! So so much flavor in it. It came with an aioli that I drizzled on top of which was soooo good. I also added the semi-spicy salsa on it to give it a little more kick. Great choice! The refried beans and the rice were a great side to have with my tacos. My boyfriend and friends all enjoyed their food. I tried each of theirs, and I actually really liked the Pollo a la Crema. Suuuper rich with a TON of food! If I had that, it would be another two meals for me LOL. my friend wasn't able to finish it either. Great place for HUGE portions of food for great quality and price! I'm glad my friend recommended this restaurant as I would have never thought it to be one of Wenatchee's favorites! read more

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We have eaten here for years. Very nice people great food. Some mistakes here and there. But always fixed. But recently ordered food. Wife went picked up brought home we are 10-12 minutes away got home. Started going through food. And 2 orders were wrong. Ordered 2 nachos with beef. Said clearly beef. Never said chicken hinted at chicken said beef. They made and packed 2 chicken nachos. I've been trying for over an hour to call. I'm not driving down. No one answers because phone is busy constant. read more

El Porton Restaurant - Chicken nachos not beef. Not happy - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

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El Porton Mexican Restaurant was a bustling place around 5 pm on a Friday night on 20 August 2021. Circling the parking lot with my uncle trying to find parking, there was just one spot open. The spot was not easy to pull in to though, so we ended up parking in another spot that opened up. While the place was busy when we arrived, we were soon to get a table. This was not the case by the time we left, then the line had started to get long. The workers were quick, friendly, and not too overbearing. As for food, I ordered the Carnitas de Pollo, which came with rice, beans, lettuce with guacamole, and tortillas. It was absolutely delicious. If I came here after one of my 2-3 hour intense exercise sessions, the portion was large enough it would fill my ravenous belly. Without that hunger from a lengthy workout, it was the perfect serving size for dinner plus some to-go to eat as leftovers. We did not order dessert, something for another time. Decor and seating was a home run as well. We got a booth. The upholstery matched the colorful interior decorations and was very comfortable. Tables were also available. As the restaurant was busy, there was a fair amount of noise generated by the different conservations going on at once. The booth was just high enough to help block out some of the residual noise that carried in our direction. read more

We always have great food and plenty of leftovers for later! Great service too!! Best Mexican restaurant in town!

Absolutely phenomenal! We had shrimp fajitas and they were perfect! Everyone in our group was blown away! Great service, very kind. Awesome!! read more

The menu is too large for everything to be fresh. within minutes my order came out, so you already know it is premade warming in the back. This place is great for people who don't know what real Mexican food is. read more

El Porton Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

Good Mexican cuisine! Sister to the one in Yakima we frequently go to! Very good Mexican cuisine!

Authentic in Wenatchee. Great service on to go. Order ready in ten mins. Forgot to check for utensils but no biggie. Great decor and all the Mexican sodas available. read more

El Porton Restaurant - Enchilada and rellano to go. Shifted in transport. Delish! - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

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The food was great. I ordered pollo al chipotle, and it was cooked perfectly. They have very good service and work well as a group under pressure. It was extremely busy, but they were on their toes. read more

Best value and excellent flavors! We love this place. Not only for the amazing tasting food but for the value and price points. The lunch Carne Asada plate was only $12. That's unheard of now days. Thank you! This was our second time eating here and the service was excellent too. The staff is attentive, friendly and quick. My husband ordered the taco and enchilada plate and he loved it too. The salsa is amazing and they sell it to go as well. It comes in 16oz or 32 oz. Can't wait to return! read more

The food is delicious. The service is outstanding. The ambiance was friendly and welcoming. Good place to bring the family.

Stopped in for the third time at this restaurant. Excellent flavors, generous portions, and great service. I will be back.

ordered to go, when my husband and I got home it was not what we had ordered. I guess their version of a chimichanga is just a soft taco with all the toppings on top of it, making it soggy. how you going to run a mexican restaurant and not know how to cook right. read more

Great service. Very yummy food. We were happy with the selection for each of us including the children in our group. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the atmosphere. read more

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In my opinion Best Mexican food by far. Flavorful. Filling. Friendly. Definitely recommend!

El Porton is a mainstay in our "Mexican" restaurant rolodex for both take-out and dine-in dining. We have lived in the area now for about ten years and have seen a lot of "Mexican" restaurants come and go. El Porton has stayed the course and keeps a steady clientele enjoying "Mexican" food in this region. You'll notice that I keep using the term "Mexican" in quotations as the food although classified in this genre, I would classify it as more "Tex/Mex" than true authentic Mexican, but it does satisfy the appetite with more than enough tasty food at reasonable prices when the need arises. Having two favorites from here personally as the #23 Chicken Chimi & Chicken, Cheese, and Onion Enchilada Grande Combo for around $15 you can go wrong and have enough for heating up leftovers at the office the next day. Or I will often go with the Pork Carnitas or Chili Verde. Both of these dishes never fail to satisfy me either. And did I mention the cabbage salsa served with chips when you sit down??? This is done right with a nice citrus touch and not overburdened with cilantro. El Porton knows how to kick out a great Tex/Mex dinner for the whole family while keeping the bill reasonable. One point of note trying to call in a to-go order during prime time dinner hours on a Friday or Saturday night may be a lesson in futility as they are often so busy I have found I never get through. If you find this to be the case, use DashingDrivers for Pickup/To Go or delivery orders. read more

The best Mexican food in the Wenatchee area. Lunch special was huge and under $10 The restaurant was very clean great atmosphere. Service was good and prompt. read more

El Porton Restaurant - Arroz Con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

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I found this restaurant to be ok. The food was so so. I had the chicken mole which was good. My beans were just barely warm. The rice taste and looked like the commercial one from the box. The salsa taste like a tin can it my be fresh to come extent but something canned was used. The service was great and very attentive. The ambience was nice but overall for me not a place I would go to again. read more

The staff is decent (aside from still wearing masks), the owner is attentive and personable. The cabbage salsa is mediocre. The red salsa is ok as well. The food is average - a step above fast food if you ask me. Being vegetarian and gluten free, there aren't many options that are very exciting. Perhaps one or two dishes done well for vegetarians/GF would make it more appealing. But this place is far from my "go-to" for Mexican Food. The Pollo-A-La-Crema or chimichangas were my go to meals when I wasn't a vegetarian or gluten free. read more

The food here is AMAZING! Salsa, enchiladas, taquitos, camarones con tocino, rice and beans...all delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

El Porton Restaurant - Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

Not the best Mexican food in the wenatchee valley.. Service was good. Prices weren't high, but the food wasn't satisfying at all. I had the enchiladas de jaiba (imitation crab) turns out it was real Dungeness crab! For $16 it's not bad getting two enchiladas right!? Unfortunately I feel a bit sketchy, I've had dungeness many times and it's never been so cheap. Flavor was really fishy which seams like the crab was old, sauce tasted was fake (out of a can), not so sure about the beans since they were refried and covered in cheese, the rice was dry and hard. Luckily they gave me enough sour cream to mask some of the flavors. Salad was basic. If it wasn't for a decent michelada and prompt service I would of given 1 star. read more

El Porton Restaurant - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

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The food is great get there early so you can get a table this place is busy which means fresh food! They have dos. C dark on tap It's one of my favorite places I've never had a bad meal there and the wait staff is on the ball I highly recommend it. Get the sizzling fajitas they are amazing read more

This place is hard to beat. Super good enchiladas and the rice and refried beans were delicious. My wife's crane asada tacos taste like they were right off a bbq grill. Impressive food and the staff is really friendly. read more

Had a referral by my brother who said this place was the best Mexican place in the area....he was right! Great food, great prices, great server (Leo) and speed of visit was great too! We had the lunch combo # 1 and # 8. No complaints only so much food! We will be back next time we are in the area. Came from Grand Coulee. Worth any drive! read more

Charged us OVER $26 for take out order of chips and salsa. Ripping off Wenatchee. Don't spend your money here.

Customer service 1/5 food 1/5 had the fajitas and the vegetables look boil and just tossed around in a hot boiling oil had better michelada was not even good read more

Fantastic restaurant. Wonderful service, tasteful food, and great environment. One of the best Mexican places in the Valley. Super Burrito or the Pollo A La Crema are great options for first time consumers read more

Called in take out order right during dinner rush. Expected delays due to the timing....there were none. Friendly, fast, on point service, all the COVID precautions in place. Best part the food was amazing, fresh, deliciousness. High recommend. read more

Okay, I'm not sure what the positives are to this place to warrant the more positive reviews I've seen but frankly, I was kinda grossed out by the place. Parking is problematic with narrow access around the building. Walking in, you get a good look at the kitchen which was incredibly filthy. I wish I could have posted a picture here but I wasn't able to get near enough to take a good one. Food and trash all over the floor and counters in the kitchen. Really nasty. Now, I'm not so naive to think that restaurant kitchens don't get dirty, I've seen a few in my time, but this was exceptionally bad. Our table had just been cleaned yet there were large crumbs and pieces of food in plain sight on the surface. Cleanliness seems to be a consistent issue here. Seated fairly promptly, appetite gone, so ordered a Cadillac Margarita (my benchmark for a Mexican restaurants booze) and contented myself by munching on chips and salsa. The chips were somewhat heavy, not fresh tasting, and room temperature. The red salsa was thin and had little to help it stay on the chip. It ran off the chip like water off of a ducks back. Lol The cole slaw salsa was adequate. Drinks arrived and surprisingly was pretty good. For seven bucks I got a pretty good drink.... The tequila was definitely there but not overpowering. My wife's drink was also good. There is not a bar, per se, where customers can sit and drink, instead there is a bar in the back that serves the customers in the restaurant. The walls are hard and sound echos throughout the dining room making it difficult to hear the person across from you or your server. Granted, this is kind of a pet peeve of mine but noise levels can be attenuated with proper interior decor and honestly, I don't think there is any excuse for it. Having to yell to be heard does not add to the ambience unless you are at a Seahawks game. Lol On a bright note, our server Izabella was attentive, friendly, and had a nice smile. In contrast, several of the other servers looked and acted grumpy and not happy to be there. We were the advance party for a large group of folks who meet a couple of times a week for dinner and drinks and El Porton was on the docket to try next. We were only there ten minutes before waving off the group and sending them somewhere else. We, and they, will not be dining at El Porton. read more

El Porton Restaurant - Dining area near the kitchen - Mexican Near Me - East Wenatchee, Washington

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I'll give them a great service review. But the food... was something else. The "salsa"... someone put marinara sauce and cilantro together. Then my main dish was a veggie quesadilla and it was drowning in butter. They must have cooked everything on my plate in a pot a full of butter. I was highly recommend this place, and highly disappointed. read more