I think the food is great. But it's always so busy inside, so we usually just do pick up. Only there not so friendly when you pick up. I always tip. I really don't want to go back but it's the only place my daughter and I want faquitas from. I have tried to eat in twice and that was not a good experience. The whole dance teams and families were there and girls were Running everywhere and it was so loud. Just know it's a very busy place. read more

All good service fast service delivery of food. Table touching yes not just by my server but good teamwork the other servers that walk by our table and seen an empty plate she would ask if she could clear it awesome. Not once have I seen a server that is there and not happy lots of smiles that means a lot. And the best thing of all is the taste of the food lots of it always I take home my leftovers and it's good the next day so go there and you will agree with me. read more

The margaritas here are really good. They even have them to go!!! Amazing. The carnitas street tacos were perfect. Flavorful and juicy. Not dry at all. Service was really great as well!!! Definetly worth stopping in!!! The chips and salas was flavorful and chips thin and crunchy!!! read more

El Puerto - Strawberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Pleasant Hill, Missouri

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Just go to Xolo's , it's right up the road and the food is much better. This place is over prices and nasty for what it is. Would give 0 stars read more

The food, service and atmosphere have all been top notch every time I've been there. It doesn't matter how busy they are, they still always rock it! If you're looking for good quick Mexican food- def go there! read more

The food is always served hot, quickly and tastes great!!! Our go to for Mexican food!

What a delightful surprise! My daughter and I were in the area on Mother's Day, so we stopped in for lunch. Our meal started out with wonderful chips and salsa (that can be a deal breaker for me if those aren't good). Went through 2 bowls!! We both had a shrimp taco and a bean tostado -- they both were so tasty! The service was perfect --- friendly and just-right-attentive. This restaurant is now on my list of "favorites"! read more

Came back on 4/16/25 and the food was good but had to wait forever to get the check. I don't know hwy it takes so long to check out. Killing me. read more

Being inside the service is great the people are nice food is great dinning out my food was cold I was sitting in the restaurant although watched multiple other walk in pick up walk in after and get out before me maybe they forgot my order still was cold. read more

El Puerto - a plate of mexican food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Pleasant Hill, Missouri

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Service: AWESOME! Food: AWESOME!! Ambiance: AWESOME!!! I've been a pleasant hill native all my life and El puerto is DEFINITELY the place to go! There have been three other Mexican restaurants in PH and they've all gone out of business. Honestly, I recommend. read more

Our #1 go to place! Great food, great service, we go enough the owners know us and ask about the family.

Enjoyed the food. Quick friendly service. Clean. Great Margaritas. Took a meal home too. read more

Everything and Everyone is Amazing! Feels like home. They even have Dos Equis Negro beer on tap in frozen mugs!

Great family restaurant, fun environment and friendly staff. The food is delicious and comes out hot. This is our go to place for lunch or dinner. Chile verde or tacos are my favorite but the fajitas are also amazing! Low carb margs available too! read more

El Puerto - the front of a mexican restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pleasant Hill, Missouri

In a small town like pleasant hill,most of the places to eat are fast food and el puerto is one of the only heathy options. Every time I go here the staff is really friendly and the food comes out hot and fast! My go to is their chicken quesadillas, and they always put so much chicken in it I almost cant finish them. 10/10 would recommend! read more

We were in town visiting some family, and got in late and needed a bite to eat. We are from California were there is a lot of great mexican food, so we came in with low expectations. To our suprise, this spot was really good! One member of our party doesnt care too much for mexican food & was impressed at how solid this place was! I got the quesadilla fajitas (excellent), the member who isnt a mexican food fan got the pollo hawaiian dish (not the name but it had pineapples in it) - she was the first one finished, another got the fajitas. Great food, healthy portions, friendly & fast service. I will definitely come back here when I visit again. read more

I have only eaten here twice in the past as everything on the plate was the same color brown. Nothing green, yellow or red. It was just ok. It's difficult to mess up Mexican food. Atmosphere was ok. Seems to be always busy so it must be better and popular. I need to give them a try again. TBD read more

Terrible from the moment we walked in. Hostess didn't even use words with just held up her fingers to confirm our party number. No hello. No smile even. No "follow me" just took off around the corner at a clip that was almost hard to keep up with. After being seated our server gruffly asked what we wanted to drink. Water. He clearly wasn't impressed with our selection. Took him over 15 minutes to come back and take our order. Actual kitchen service was quick if incomplete. I didn't receive the appetizer that had been ordered. The chips were on the verge of going stale and the chicken in my tacos, while the flavor was good, was overcooked. Oh, and I wasn't asked if I wanted crispy or soft shells. Pretty standard question. Good thing I like either. Took twice as long to get the bill. Once we did it was slapped down on the table with no instruction as to whether we paid him or took our bill to a register. He never came back around to pick it up so we took it to a register. No one came there so we had to flag down another server to get the bill paid. Unbelievable. Will never go back. read more

In town for a wrestling tournament and needed to catch a late dinner. The sangria margarita was a Amazing and the fajitas were good as well. My wife had the burrito and it was pretty good as well. The food came out fast and our server was on top of everything. read more

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We have been here twice and this will be a regular haunt. Everything on the menu is fantastic!

We went in on a Saturday night with a group of 10, which often means poor, slow service. To my surprise we were seated and served right away. The service was fast and spot on. I had the chile rellano, I have only found a few restaurants that serve it the way I like it and El Puerto was one of them! For belong a Mexican restaurant in the heart of a small town, I wasn't sure what I'd be getting. I was pleasantly surprised! Everyone enjoyed their food. They even came out and sang happy birthday to our friend and had him wear a sombrero and gave him some dessert! We had a good time, the food was delivered tasty, hot and fresh. No complaints. read more

El Puerto - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Pleasant Hill, Missouri

Food is exactly like every other chain Mexican restaurant out there. Nothing special and zero social distancing or proper mask wearing anywhere to be found. read more

Food always so delicious and the staff, Adel especially, fantastic!! I love the street tacos or fajitas using the green street taco sauce.

Always good food and a great time. Every Friday night is an adventure in this place and that keeps it fresh and fun. The staff is amazing and friendly. Keep it up El Puerto! read more

My family and I were disappointed. It must be a local thing because the parking lot was busy, but we didn't get it. Food was mediocre, so was the service. read more

Super busy, it took quite awhile to seat us but it was to be expected it was a Friday night. Our food came out hot and was exactly the way the ordered it. Margarita's were yummy!! Thank you for a nice night out for my family! read more

Came in at 8:30 pm and the food was fresh and the service was great. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Great local Mexican food. We've tried many things from the menu and have never gone wrong. Recently the arros con pollo has been drowned in cheese, but just ask for less cheese. Marguaritas are good and strong too. And as others mentioned, this is the best Mexican food in Pleasant Hill. Everyone is very friendly. read more

My family goes here at least once a week. The servers are the friendliest people ever!!! Also the food is great! I always get the pollo bandido. Strong and yummy frozen margs and a free shot of tequila on your birthday! read more

Poor Service- my two year old grandson makes better food. I had a cold nasty enchilada and a taco both lacked flavor. It was like no one cared. read more

My girlfriend and I walked in at 1pm for a snack and beverage, a little busy, but they can handle it?! Well at 2pm...between us just two margaritas and one cheese dip, I was yelling for the bill to get out of there! Our waiter did NOT offer water or even a chip refill!! NOT A SINGLE OTHER PERSON CHECKED ON US for 60 minutes!!! I apologize to the regulars there that witnessed, but a small fit was in order. read more

I should have written this review long ago. The first time we dined at El Puerto with reservation. Anyone who lives in the area knows the the space El Puerto occupies has has been the home of Big Burrito and another terrible mexican restaurant. After the first time we fell in love with the place. The food is great, the quality of the food and service is always great. We have been back over twenty times. We have some favorite dishes but we try to mix it up from time to time by trying new things. Everything we have tried has been great. If there was one thing I could changes it would be the the salsa they serve. It's refrigerated so when you get it its cold. It has good flavor but would be much better at room temperature. If you are out that way I would try El Puerto you won't be disappointed read more

Just moved here from California and I guess I'm not used to what passes as Mexican food here.

Love this restaurant. Newly expanded, so no waiting. Food is always tasty, staff is so friendly. Our go to place!

When I was in my early 20's I had never really ate at authentic Mexican food restaurants. The extent of my experience was On the Border. And don't get me wrong, I LOVE On the Border, but being as they are a huge franchise I wouldn't call them authentic. It took me into my early 30's though to find an authentic, family owned Mexican restaurant that was better than On the Border, El Puerto is that restaurant! Very, very reasonable prices for the amount of food you get. I absolutely love their guacamole! There are multiple items on the menu that are fantastic! If it sounds good to you, trust me, try it. I don't live in Pleasant Hill anymore but when I am down visiting my parents I like to try to make it here every once in a while. read more

Been eating here for about a year now. Fermin is always so friendly and the food is awesome. Carnitas are the best, Chimichanga, Taco Salad, Tacos, everything I have had has been good. Nice place with a nice staff and great food. read more