We came for a late lunch for the shrimp cocktail which was amazing. It has large chunks of avocado and nearly a dozen large shrimp along with tomatoes, onions and green peppers in a citrus based sauce. It hits the spot every time, pretty amazing performance record! We added a combo dinner with a taco, chicken quesadilla, and a shrimp burrito that was very filling and done to perfection. We opted for the beef taco which was pretty basic. The shrimp burrito was stuffed with large grilled shrimp and covered with a red sauce and cheese. The quesadilla was loaded with tender and perfectly seasoned chicken. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The large seating area has comfortable booths with high privacy backs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is efficient. Cold beer and a full bar round out the bar. restaurant. read more

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This is our favorite Mexican restaurant near us. Every time we have company from NY this is where they always want to go to eat.

I have never had a good experience at this restaurant. Tried again the other night and my steak burrito was dry and like eating jerky. I literally sent it back after 1 bite. The waitress and manager had attitude about me not wanting it. They were actually rude and tried to bully me into eating something different. I will NEVER go back. read more

The best Mexican restaurant in Saint Johns! Strong $3 happy hour margs (or $6 reg) fresh crispy draft beer. Queso dip that is cheesy creamy. Guac is thick and flavorful. Free refillable chips and salsa unlike the newer Mexican restaurants. If you are a group (or like to drink, no judging here) I would suggest getting a pitcher of margs for $19, it has about 5 glasses My mother got the pilatillo del mar- grilled shrimp and swai fish (similar to tilapia but less fatty) served either rice, guac and lettuce. My dad got the shrimp fajitas which has an ample serving of shrimp. I got the pollo sinalounse which is grilled chicken breast covering in flavorful mushrooms and queso, served with rice and guac and lettuce. The tacos are amazing and have ample meat. Love the place and the service is always excellent. Prices are extremely reasonable. read more

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This place always hits the spot when I'm craving Mexican!! I come here often! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy little place and the food is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Always get good service. Prices are excellent!! Huge portions. Adore the chips and salsa!! I love the shrimp fajitas and the chimichangas are my absolute favorite! (I get one chicken, one beef, with rice instead of beans. Comes with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole & tomato.) They also have great vegetarian options! Definitely check this place out! read more

Los Portales Mexican Grill - Chimichanga with rice - Mexican Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

Always the best food and service! Great prices, too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family atmosphere as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have to put 85 characters.

Last night's dinner I willsay it was good. We had a waiter who though knew his job was very quiet man a few words. The iced tea was a little more in the watery side. The burrito looked great and was huge. I had the grilled chicken which was not bad. It did not have the Mexican seasonings that I was hoping for and the avocado side salad was very sparse with avocado and didn't have any tomatoes in it. It was just lettuce with a little bit of avocado overall, it was OK. read more

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This place ALWAYS has great food. It's family owned and run so the service is always great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly family ambiance is always nice to see.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No crazy unexpected fees just great food at a great price. read more

Love good Mexican food! it's homemade authentic Mexican style, very generous portions always have leftovers

This is my new favorite Friday night spot. The prices are epic, the atmosphere is festive, the servers are attentive, and the food is- with large portions is delish. I had the most amazing rancheros enchiladas which came with tender beer strips covering the cheese enchiladas, doused in an array of green peppers, tomatoes, and sauce. They are often busy, but there aren't huge waits. There is often someone donning their sombrero and getting a Happy Birthday serenade. I recommend the mango margarita. And those pre entree chips are especially hard to not fill up on. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We were the only ones in the entire restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We chose it over the 2 other nearby Mexican restaurants because of the stars. As soon as we sat down the server was so rude, short and not hospitable at all. I looked past it. Then it came to order food and continue to treat us like we were a bother to be there. Won't ever be back. read more

This is one of our favorites. We usually go at least once a week since I don't come home until after 7 from work. It is between our home and my MIL's. Although I am lactose intolerant they can make dishes without cheese. Chips and abundant salsa are free. Our favorite are the Shrimp fajitas. It is in the bottom left on the entree page. It can be made without cheese, no green bell peppers (no enzyme for that either) or any other modifications. They serve flour or corn tortillas which are very hot, fresh and wrapped in foil. My husband and MIL avoid carbs so I take theirs home to eat with my leftover fajita the next day. We have a microwave but no oven at work. The fajitas have large shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini, and optional green bell peppers and are served with a plate of shredded lettuce, slice of tomato, guacamole and optional sour cream. My MIL calls this a salad - it isn't. They also come with refried beans and cheese. The waits are used to me ordering no queso - I no longer have two heads. Enjoy! read more

I've tried many Mexican restaurants and when my husband brought me here, I was hopeful. And thank goodness we came. The food here was hot, fresh and delicious and delivered quickly! We were immediately served chips and some of the best restaurant style salsa I've had. It's got a small kick, folks! My husband got the White Enchiladas which he loved and I did my go-to, Enchiladas Suizas. I'm begging you, Los Portales... never change your enchiladas suizas recipe! The queso, the tomatillo sauce and sour cream... DELICIOUS. Service was quick and easy. Nothing too fancy but our waitress was very attentive with refills and checked on us often. I appreciate efficiency! The vibe of the restaurant was also very simple but on point. Great music as my husband broke into song and dance at the table multiple times. Gotta love it! 100% will be returning multiple times. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Homey ambiance good food and service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The best part it's very inexpensive We had the pollo in salsa verde (very good) salsa was also very fresh tasting read more

So good. Try the mole poblano enchiladas if you haven't. The best around. We miss having this restaurant around the corner from when they were off Belfort years ago. Great price and friendly people. read more

If you are looking for a solid, basic Mexican food restaurant, with consistently tasty fair, this is your place. We had both beef and chicken fajitas. Beef was a little tuff, but good. Salsa was great, had a little bite (which I personally like). Refried beans, which I don't usually eat (too many carbs) were hard to resist, very flavorful. Great service. Check 'em out. read more

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This was my first time it's nice and the drinks were delightful!Friendly bar tender . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good music !![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]I will be going back for happy hour ! read more

My wife and I have been to Los Portales quite a few times. It's our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. We're always satisfied with the service and the food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can be loud and busy at times but it's never been an issue for us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We were looking for a quick lunch closeby. We got our food fairly quickly. Large portions and good size. read more

Los Portales Mexican Grill - Kid's taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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We went on a Monday so it wasn't very crowded, Service was fast, complimentary chips and fresh salsa were very good, but in my opinion could have used a touch more of spicy heat. Order came out quickly and was accurate. I ordered the Fajita salad with steak. It was in a taco salad shell and was served with peppers and onions which were all thinly sliced. On the bottom of the shell was refried beans. Then there was lettuce, sour cream, cheese and a tomato. It had a good flavor but when mixing the beans together with the rest of the salad it became a little soupy. Overall it was good, just could use a little tweaking. read more

Los Portales Mexican Grill - Fajita steak salad - Mexican Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

Waitress was rude, food was alright, food poisoning afterwards was not alright. Will not be going back.

Oversize portions delicious food and even when busy, great service. Drinks are oversized and made on point. Easy parking, get there early the place fills up! read more

I came here with a friend for dinner. It filled up pretty quickly while we were there, so it was an indicator that it was popular with people in the area. We looked over the menu and decided on two of the combination dinners plus queso dip. They automatically serve chips and salsa with the table, and the salsa is spicy with the right amount of chunkiness. Our dinners came out with plenty of food. I ordered the two beef tacos, Chile con queso, and chicken enchilada. My friend ordered the two enchiladas, rice, and beans. There was so much food that we ended up taking home boxes! The prices were reasonable, and I thought the food was better than La Nopalera that I normally go to. If you want takeout, you can do takeout as well. read more

Los Portables offers a decent variety of traditional Mexican-American dishes. Their lunch prices are pretty good and their plates are decently sized. The complimentary chips and salsa is definitely a plus. On a Friday at noon, they were pretty packed. We waited about 18 minutes to be served which was pretty long. And then when we ordered our dishes came out separate. I enjoyed the Lunch #1 and their horchata, but wasn't a huge fan of their service. Someone who came in with us ate their meal, paid and left before we even got our food. They have good drink specials and happy hour. read more

Amazing food, service was phenomenal. We loved our server he was greats!! We'll be back!

My sister's favorite spot to grab food. I'm here often with her. Food is yummy, food temperature always hot! Salsa and chips are perfection!!! Employees are ALWAYS great, kind, deliver great service! Refilling drinks, etc. price is fair, too ! you can't go wrong! read more

We have eaten here twice in the past week. Chips and salsa is tasty. I ordered the arroz con pollo and loved it. I've tried the house margarita and it's good. The staff is attentive and food came out quick both times. Really happy with reliability over the two visits. read more

My husband is Mexican and we just moved here from SOCAL.... This place is lame. The salsa is jarred. Carne Asada is supposed to be marinated steak... their "carne Asada" was so damn plain. NO FLAVOR. My beef enchilada had ground meat in it??? That's not authentic at all! I'm white and make way better Mexican food at home. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent food and service. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always Very busy for lunch with people who love good food and quick service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We tried several Mexican restaurants in the area and this has now become our firm favorite. Friendly service and great margaritas!!!!!!!! To go OR drink in. The food is always hot, freshly prepared and quick to the table. Pico de Gallo is one of my favorites and The guacamole is chunky and delicious. Highly recommend read more

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My wife likes this place but I do not. Beef has funny flavor and everything comes with soft white cheese on it. Not a fan. Chips and salsa are good and plentiful though. read more

It's disappointing to see what passes for Mexican food in this city. I grew up in the southwest, my wife is Mexican-American. We know Mexican food. The issues here are with the flavors 100%. Lack of some, or just weird for others. First off, the salsa...what the heck?! The flavors were muted. It was lacking spice and anything close to bright and enjoyable. We found that adding salt helped, but in my 42 years I've never had to add salt to salsa. My wife got a taco and an enchilada. The taco was a taco. It's hard to mess up a taco. The enchilada sauce had this sweet component to it. Why? It was not enjoyable. The beans however, those were tasty. I got enchiladas poblanas. Now, let me say that I love molé sauce. I've had it all over the country. This has more in common with dessert than an entrée. There was a sweetness but also an overwhelming amount of cinnamon in the sauce that made it just hard to eat after a while. I'd take a bite and it just overwhelmed my palate. Molé is an incredible sauce. It is earthy, rich and complex. This tasted like cinnamon hot chocolate. The service was phenomenal. They were attentive, friendly and the food came out fast and hot. I really wanted to like this place, but it felt like they tried to cater to the people of NE Florida who haven't tasted actual Mexican food or even just good Tex-Mex. read more

Great Mexican food at a good price. Never a disappointment. Fast service and the huevos rancheros or the huevos chorizo are a hit for egg lovers! read more

I ate there, one time with my daughter and had a bad experience. I have not been back since. Maybe it was just that one time, I have no way of knowing. The food itself was plain and didn't have much flavor. The staff was slow and made a mistake on the order. Again, maybe it was just a one time thing. read more

Very good Mexican restaurant and quick and efficient service and great service overall. I like the ambience and the space for larger groups and families. The food is tasteful and served hot and on time. The waiter was pleasant and took good care of that. We went there as a family and I ordered the skirt steak combo for lunch and food was delicious and only point being the steak must have been a bit overdone and little tough to chew for me personally . Other than that minor point dishes came out really well and my kids and family loved the food overall and had a great time... read more

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We were so happy to locate and try out this gem near our new house. I ordered a house margarita (very good and HUGE). The guacamole was perfectly made and queso very good. I ordered the Arroz con Pollo which I loved and will be my go to meal going forward. I was supposed to receive tortillas with it but did not receive not a big deal since I most likely wouldn't have eaten them and thus I did not request them to bring. I like that they have a good variety on the kids menu too. We will absolutely be back. Service was excellent and the prices were crazy good. read more

I like this place. They are a little inconsistent and sometimes the chicken fajitas have weird little tiny bits of chicken chopped up instead of a nice meaty breast cut up. But we like the place and put up with it. read more

Food has no flavor, disappointing. Tried several dishes, tacos, enchiladas, fell apart, and still no flavor.

Service was good, food was good andlarge portions. We are having leftovers tonight.

My first time here the food came very fast great food! Friendly staff clean place! Very reasonable priced for the large portions!