Delicious fajitas. The food is so much better than other Mexican restaurants we've tried.

El Porton has been a fixture in Yakima for many years as many more Mexican food restaurants have entered the scene. It appears to still be a go-to for many locals, but if you want more authentic food and good margaritas there are many better choices. The margaritas are especially disappointing because they use a mixture that can be found in any grocery store. Don't bother. The food is good but it's what I consider Americanized. The restaurant itself is spacious and is suited well for large gatherings. The service is consistently good and friendly with some longtime staff. With so many options out there El Porton is sufficient for a stand in, but if you want margaritas and food made from fresh ingredients by a seasoned chef who knows authenticity there are many better options for a nice dining experience. read more

We have eaten here many times. Food is usually good, as is the table service. This evening we decided to eat dinner here after Christmas shopping all day. The hours listed on Yelp, Google AND on the restaurant said they closed at 9pm. When walking into the restaurant we were greeted and told they closed at 8pm now but unfortunately after 2 months after the change, the hours had not been updated yet. It was 8:21pm and the open sign was on when we went in, and then off when we left. Yes, we were cutting it close as well if closing was to be at 9. I would of taken, "our kitchen is closing for the night" much better than what we encountered. I hope they update their hours for soon. read more

Good food, fantastic margarita, friendly, prompt, nice decor and clean. We will return.

With the increased Mexican population, you should expect Yakima to have the best Mexican food in the northwest. I had lifechanging Mexican food in Salt Lake City and if the Mexican there can bring the flavor to a bland population, Washington should be on track to do the same. I was intending to check out Nino's Mexican Grill, however someone I met in the city told me Nino's used to be good, but has gone downhill. He recommend El Porton and since the photos looked good combined with his recommendation, I checked it out. Service was a bit slow, but everyone was friendly. Our server reminded me of Jenny Slate, but she also had a J-Lo quality, and I'll leave it there. The person that recommend this place praised the chips and salsa. Since it was the first thing on the table, it was the first disappointment. There was no heat, and it was tangy and tart. I asked if they had something hotter and was brought something that tasted like it came out of a bottle. It did have a kick, but still no flavor. When the food came, it was hot and the portion was generous and the price was also decent. That said, the food was average. It was better than the restaurant a few blocks from my house, but that restaurant sucks. It was middle of the road, below the standard I set for the community and as I looked around, I didn't see anyone Hispanic and most of the diners were retired people of zero diversity. I truly regretted not sticking to my guns. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. If it were my local spot, I'd try them again, but if I was back in Yakima, I'd certainly go somewhere else. I'm positive someone is serving the history of Mexico in their restaurant. read more

We ordered rice for takeout for 30 people 2.5 hrs ahead of pickup time in which we were told by the person on the phone that this would be plenty of time to call our order in. The rice was not ready when we arrived and when it was finally ready we opened it at the gathering and the rice was undercooked. Because of this nothing was absorbed which caused the oil to pool at the bottom of the container and the texture was really hard. We called El Porton the next day and informed the manager about this issue. Even though he did not taste it he kept insisting that it was not undercooked even though I tried to tell him otherwise. To be able to use the large amount of leftovers (I attribute that to the undercooked rice) I had to cook it longer myself. It was only after this added time to cook that it was good enough to eat. I was very disappointed in the food and the customer service. read more

Ordered the Carne asada place. Food was good. Restaurant was very clean. Service was little bit on the slow side at first but the service was good. I would like to return to this location soon. read more

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Excellent food Great service I enjoyed my food and the Dr Pepper was excellent Excellent ambience read more

Ordered a taco salad: $15.00. Asked for carne asada rather thank taco meat. Took over 40 minutes to get our lunch. The carne asada was burnt and in little tiny pieces and looked like beef jerky, instead of carne asada, I got my bill for thirty three dollars. The up charge was never mentioned. And I also got physically sick within an hour after eating there, which Ibtold the manger when I called to make a complaint and the manager told me he was sorry, but the food that they served was excellent and nobody ever complained about it. That's all! I don't recommend El Porton. Very poor management. Food NOT great. There's good Mexican food here in Yakima (El Mirador) El Porton on Tieton drive isn't where you would find it. read more

I love eating here! A large group of us met to celebrate and the food was amazing! The waitresses were great and friendly and the food was amazing! Out of 15 of us 3 orders were wrong, the staff brought back the correct orders asap. I love the atmosphere and the menu has a wide selection. I can't wait to eat here again! There are vegetarian dishes available. read more

El Porton - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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Love their arroz con pollo & carne asada. Everything is delicious, including bar drinks. Service always on point and their chips and salsa are fire! read more

Great standby for Mexican food. Never disappointing. My favorite go to Is their Chile Verde with succulent roasted pork in verde sauce. Also a favorite is Pollo con Crema that we almost always order. Huge menu, prompt service and chips and salsa to start the meal. Negra Modello and Balebreaker on tap. read more

We stopped at El Porton for lunch we were quickly seated & given water, chips & salsa. We ordered our lunch 2 tacos & a blackberry margarita for me & hubby had 2 chicken enchiladas without cheese with plain beans & an ice tea. Everything was delicious the meals were perfectly cooked super hot & out pretty quickly for it being at lunchtime. My drink was yummy with the perfect amount of tequila. Staff was friendly & knowledgeable. All in all a delicious lunch date. read more

The service was very poor. My adult daughter's meal was not satisfactory to her and the waiter argued about what it was instead of offering to fix or replace it with something to her liking. She tried to eat some... but finally was upset and left the table. I asked them to at least reduce the cost of her entree by half... they refused. I won't be going there again. read more

The food is okay, the portions are huge, nothing authentic about it. however the re fried beans are great! The decor looks like a mariachi band exploded. I go there a lot at other peoples request. The menu is pretty big and they accommodate special diets and requests. All in all, overpriced, but not bad. read more

I did a call in order, I spent almost $100. first off i mentioned an onion/pepper allergy... i had onions in my carne salad as well as tomatoes which i asked not to have as they make the salad mushy. The tamales were dry as hell. The carne asada i ordered for like 20 something dollars was a small piece like damn! I guess it covered the price off decent amount of rice and beans? The T-bone steak i ordered was flavorless. I will not be returning. It's a shame really i could have made something better at home rather than give these people a try. I think perhaps it may have been busy day and they just didn't put the effort nor the proper amount of meat but idk. I wish i could take back the money i spent read more

The food is always amazing and the place is very clean. We have always received good service here and it remains one of our favorite spots to eat at. We always have the carne asada and they were very attentive when cooking it to the right temperature. I can't wait to go back. read more

We've been ccoming here for nearly two decades. It's been a favorite for date nights, out of town guests, and birthday parties in our family. The past location near Champs was aa bit more intimate and defiant toy more quiet. The new location offers less parking. After waiting to be seated, there are options for what type of seating you'd like. There's a bar, booths, and many tables. The staff is SUPER friendly and will keep your beverage topped off as well as the chips and salads coming. The menu is packed full of options from tacos and nachos to burritos and fajita platters. read more

El Porton has been the staple for good Mexican food in the area for as long as I can remember- and not just authentic good, like, legit mom is cooking in the back room good! Mexican food is easy to be mediocre to good at, so we feel like it has to be better than average if we're going to pay someone for it. El Porton has always delivered! And with the growth of the small taco stands and specialty Mexican spots, they've stood the test of time! My best half judges them by their chimichangas - which pass inspection, and I'm a huge fan of meat the enchiladas. Everyone gets what they're after and we leave with leftovers. This will continue to be one of the more "Mid to high end" Mexican restaurants we visit when we're in the mood for something more than just delicious street tacos! read more

For Mexican food it was about a C+ . Now coming from the Tucson area I was a bit spoiled by some amazing Mexican food. It appears that they have a big new menu here. Nice Menus..large print for us older folk. But a Super Burrito is around 20 bucks as most dishes were around or over that. I had the Chili Colorado and my wife had the Pollo crema. Upon entering it took a little bit for someone to show up at the front (very unusual for a Mexican Rest.) She wasnt friendly at all..just the typical how many and then ushered us to the table. Took a while to even get someone over to take a drink order. The waitress was the same person that made our drinks and some training should be in order in that dept. Now it was a bit busy and they didn't seem staffed appropriately. Now, no matter what, in customer service of any kind the customer should never know that you are having a bad day or understaffed by burnt out staff. As a staff member you must put on your game face and smile and insure that your customer will maybe want to come back. Now Prices seem high there considering that most of the plate was just beans and rice! Portions were generous but the Chili Colorado was a bit on the chewy side and was over-spiced with chili powder that had not cooked in. Talk about heart burn! I have had Chili Colorado all over the states and parts of the world and would give this dish a C grade at best. My wife reported that her Pollo Crema was very good however. When your prices are on the high side you really have to go above and beyond in your service dept. Now don't get me wrong the service was not terrible but it wasn't great either. Maybe a C- to C grade at best. This is the 2nd time I have been there and I may go back but sure am not excited about doing that either. Restaurants need to read there reviews. Sure some people would complain if ice cream was served cold to them. But when you get 18 complaints all for the same thing you need to take note! I would give this place a try and maybe you'll have a better dining experience. read more

There are many good Mexican restaurants in Yakima. That means, competition among Mexican restaurants in Yakima is pretty high. This place attracts both local people and visitors. It has nice glass décor inside and provides very friendly service. During busy hours and weekends, you might expect a bit of waiting but it is worth waiting for. Their food are delicious and more than generous. Here are some information: Parking: Plenty of parking spaces on both sides of the restaurant: Service: Attentive and friendly Food: Above average and authentic Tip: If you run out of Tortillas, they will gladly provide free refill Tortillas for you. read more

Waited for an hour for the food to come out and be awful. The service was even worse. The waitress had such a bad attitude. It was upsetting because it was such a great place to eat before they got new waitresses. read more

Great food and service!! Have a lot of gluten free options for those w allergies. We have eaten here several times and had take out....and always great! read more

This place is legit! The food was absolutely fantastic. We had enchiladas suizas and asada fajitas. Even the chips and salsa were great, a benchmark I personally use when eating at a Mexican restaurant. Solid covid procedures and excellent service all around. Great job Juan and team! read more

El Porton - Asada fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

i would not even give one star but had no choice, food was disgusting service was bad my daughter birthday 24th we had there a big group we got poor service but the biggest disap was my daughter the birthday lady got a zen pouch In her refried beans she spit it out we addressed waiter he said it was paper it wasn't she tasted mint , think about it nasty that's something that was in someone's mouth. and what if a kid would of got it !? nicotine. will be turning them into health department also did not get ice water no fresh chips or salsa not offered much barley did there job waitress stood across the table and asked me to hand a stack of plates to her. bad bad experience read more

The food never fails to amaze us. This is our go to location for authentic Mexican food that provides vegan options. This time we were able to sit inside for the first time and the service was so attentive and we had no needs that went unmet. The highlight of the meal this time were the fajitas. They were perfectly seasoned and sizzling hot and fresh. We paired it with corn tortillas and the portions were so large we had plenty to take home for seconds: read more

I don't know if the service, food, and ambience is worth the high prices. I feel like I could make something similar at home. I wish the prices were slightly lower and the service was a bit more friendly. The food is okay but since it's the same price as cowiche, provisions, or zesta, I would pass. read more

New in town and took family there for dinner, very impressed with service and food. The portion size was perfect the amount of carne asada in the street taco's was impressive, my wife had the carne asada taco salad and it was also delicious with a lot of meat not just lettuce!! We will be back for sure!! read more

This is the 3rd time this restaurant (Tieton El Portón) has screwed up our to go order. We even asked them to double check it today. They did and still screwed it up. They have no quality control and have demonstrated repeated incompetence. I'll not be going back. read more

Ordered pick up for Cinco de Mayo and was exceedingly disappointed in the quality of the food. The guacamole was obviously store bought, runny & flavorless. The meals were bland and lacked any flavor. Very disappointed as their prices for take out were quite high. read more

After going here several time with family from out of town I feel like it continues to be worth it. I've enjoyed the taco plate and the salsa and chips. Others have ordered the burritos and enjoyed them as well. We've never been when it has been busy and the wait time to get our food was good read more

This is a review of the new location on Tieton Drive. The restaurant is nice with some beautiful decor. I came here for Sunday lunch with my dad. We were seated but it took so long for a server to greet us that we almost moved to the bar. Finally someone greeted us and she said they were short staffed, so that's understandable. The food was pretty good. However our serve me never came by to refill our waters and our salsa and chip bowl was left empty. I asked for a side of sliced avocados and they came out very sad looking. The worst part of all? The couple sitting next to us pulled their phone out and started playing their own music very loud. Granted the restaurant wasn't playing its own music, but I'm shocked they'd let their patrons play loud music on their phone and subject other guests to it. read more

El Porton - My very sad looking side of sliced avocado. Presentation anyone? - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington

not a single smile from any service folks the whole time i was there.. waiter argued with me about what i ordered.. traded plates with my quest and tried to eat her meal.. steak was so tough i could not chew it, jaws got tired.. told the cashier we wont be back, she laughed at me.. bye bye read more

I remember when El Porton opened in the 1990s, it was the talk of the town. "Have you tried the new mexican restaurant on 48th? It's really good!". That was a few years ago, and the owners seem to have parlayed the success with the 48th street location into restaurants all over the Yakima Valley. Now that I live in Portland, I still try to stop by El Porton regularly. It is a big restaurant that is good for large parties. The prices are reasonable, and I think that the food is very tasty (if a bit americanized, with lots of cheese and salt). If you want a place to grab some tasty mexican fare while in Yakima, check it out. read more

Food is amazing but almost 90 dollars for 3 meals is outrageous!!! Makes me want to find another place to dine at. Very disappointed in the price increase. read more

Carne asada was flavorless and poorly cooked, straight tough as a boot and literally had no seasoning whatsoever, tasted like an uncleaned grill rack lmao not good they clearly don't clean they gear over at this spot unfortunately you can tell by the first bite, also tried the enchiladas with rice and beans which were just funky! I couldn't even eat one enchilada before saying no good and tossing it out! I for sure won't be back here and I'm shocked this place is even open for business considering it's in Yakima with so many other options for Mexican food read more

Our favorite family Mexican restaurant. Always have excellent service and consistently good food.

Worst service. Only 3 tables in the restaurant and our server was only working our table. Did not come to check in on us. Sat in the kitchen with the female waitress talking to her how he is tired of doing two jobs. Maybe he should focus on doing one job well. Will not recommend or be back. read more

My friend Roy suggested this place and it did NOT disappoint!! I LOVE it here. Everything tasted amazing and the staff was great. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to. Juan was our server and he was great! We ordered carne asada, arroz con pollo, and tacos al pastor - we loved it all!!! read more

Like I understand they messed up on my order and gave me the wrong meat, but my guacamole was so dark as if it was old. They gave me new nachos and the guacamole definitely looked new when I received the new nachos. read more

El Porton - Super nachos - Mexican Near Me - Yakima, Washington