El Portal Restaurant Menu

Welcome to El Portal Restaurant, a hidden gem located on Highway 190 in Covington, LA. This vibrant eatery is widely celebrated for its authentic Mexican cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Reviewers rave about their exceptional service and competitive prices, making it a favorite among locals.

Notable highlights from the menu include the tacos de carnitas, highly recommended for their rich flavors, and the loco burrito, which bursts with zest in every bite. Patrons also love starting their meal with fresh salsa and chips, a perfect blend of freshness and taste.

El Portal's friendly staff ensures prompt service, and many guests leave praising the quick turnaround from order to table. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time fan, El Portal promises an unforgettable dining experience fueled by passion for Mexican cuisine. Don’t miss out on what is truly considered the best in the area!

Salads

Fajita Taco Salad

Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with chicken or beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole

US$12.25

Taco Salad

Crispy flour tortilla shell with ground beef, chicken or beef tips, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and guacamole

US$8.95

Tossed Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheese

US$3.95

Guacamole Salad

Lettuce, guacamole and tomatoes

US$4.50

Garden Chicken Salad

Delicious grilled chicken chunks with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and mushrooms

US$13.25

Texas-Style Taco Salad

Tender steak, chicken and shrimp grilled with onions, red and green bell peppers. Served with lettuce, guacamole fresh tomatoes and sour cream

US$12.50

One Taco, One Tamale, Rice and Beans

One Enchilada, One Taco and One Chile Relleno

One Fried Beef Burrito, Salad, Rice and Beans

One Taco, Two Enchiladas and Rice

One Burrito, One Tostaguac and One Taco

One Burrito, One Taco and One Enchilada

Two Tacos, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

One Burritos, One Taco and Rice

One Enchilada, One Tamale, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

One Enchilada, One Chile Relleno, Rice and Refried Beans

One Enchilada, One Taco, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

Two Enchiladas, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

One Enchilada, One Burrito and One Chile Relleno

One Beef Burrito, One Enchilada and One Tamale

One Beef Chimichanga, One Beef Flauta, Rice and Salad

One Tostaguac, One Chile Relleno and One Enchilada

One Tostaguac, One Chile Relleno and One Burrito

One Burrito, One Enchilada, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

One Beef Flauta, One Taco, Rice and Beans

Two Beef Flautas, Rice, Beans and Salad

One Chile Relleno, One Burrito and Spanish Rice

One Chile Relleno, One Taco, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

One Burrito, One Chile Relleno, Rice and Beans

One Burrito, One Chile Relleno and One Taco

One Taco, One Burrito, Spanish Rice and Refried Beans

Combinations

Vegetarian Combinations

One Chalupa, One Cheese Enchilada and Refried Beans

US$9.50

Two Beans Burritos with Nacho Cheese Sauce and Side Order of Rice

US$9.50

One Bean Burrito, One Cheese Enchilada and One Bean Tostada and Nacho Cheese

US$9.50

One Bean Burrito, One Quesadilla and One Chalupa

US$9.50

One Cheese Enchilada, One Bean Quesadilla, Rice and Beans

US$9.50

Vegetarian Fajitas

Good portion of grilled onions, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, cauliflower, red and green bell peppers. Served with rice, beans and tortillas

US$11.95

Fajitas

Chicken or steak served with sauteed onions, red and green bell peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and corn or flour tortillas. Served with refried beans and rice

US$15.50

Fiesta Fajitas

Tender steak, chicken, shrimp and Mexican chorizo (Spanish sausage) with sauteed onions, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, beans, rice, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and three tortillas

US$17.25

Fajitas Texas Style

Chicken, steak and shrimp served with sauteed onions, red and green bell peppers, beans, rice, gaucamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and three tortillas

US$15.95

Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp served sauteed onions, red and green bell peppers, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, refried beans, rice and three tortillas

US$16.95

Fajita-Burrito

A 10" flour tortilla filled with beans and your choice of grilled chicken or steak with sauteed onions, red and green bell peppers. Served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh tomatoes and guacamole

US$12.25

Quesadilla Fajitas

Your choice of steak or chicken with sauteed onions, red and green bell peppers. Topped with melted cheese and served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo

US$12.25

Fajitas

Dinner

Vegetarian Quesadilla

Our plate consists of a 6" cheese quesadilla filled with mushrooms. Served with a good portions of rice, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream

US$9.75

Burrito Loco

Flour tortilla filled with chicken, beef, rice and beans. Covered with beef tips, red mild salsa, cheese and sour cream. It's like a meal by itself

US$10.25

Enchiladas Verdes

Three rolled chicken enchiladas covered in green tomatillo sauce. Served with rice and beans

US$10.75

Special Dinner Estilo Chihuahua

One plate with chile relleno, enchilada, rice and beans. Another plate with a chalupa, taco and tamale

US$16.25

Quesadilla del Mar

Quesadilla with shrimp, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, rice and beans

US$10.75

Quesadilla Salad

One stuffed cheese quesadilla with choice of ground beef, chicken or beef tips. Served with rice, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and tomato

US$7.95

Quesadilla Rellena

One quesadilla with choice of chicken, beef or beef tips. Served with rice and beans

US$8.25

Burritos Deluxe

Order of two burritos, one stuffed with chicken and beans and one stuffed with beef tips and beans. Topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice

US$11.25

Enchilada Supreme

Five different enchiladas, one ground beef, one chicken, one beef tips (stew), one bean and one cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato and sour cream

US$12.25

Shrimp Chimichangas

Two deep fried flour tortillas filled with shrimp and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, nacho cheese and guacamole. Served with rice

US$13.50

Chimichangas

Two deep fried flour tortillas filled with beef or chicken and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, nacho cheese and guacamole. Served with rice

US$12.25

Enchiladas Rancheras

One ground beef, one chicken and one bean enchilada. Topped with cheese sauce and guacamole salad. Served with beans

US$11.25

El Portal Special

One chicken burrito and one chicken enchilada. Topped with lettuce, sour, cream, pico de gallo and guacamole

US$10.00

Taquitos Mexicanos

Four rolled corn tortillas stuffed with beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomato

US$10.50

Burrito Mexicano

A flour tortilla stuffed with beef tips (stew) and topped with cheese (uses in our nachos), lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, rice and beans

US$10.25

Acapulco Delight

Grilled chicken or steak on a bed of steamed vegetables covered with cheese sauce, served with rice

US$12.50

Grilled Quesadilla

Choice of chicken or steak quesadilla. Served with rice and beans

US$8.95

House Special

Deep fried chicken strips and six deep fried shrimp. Served with French fries

US$12.25

Mucho Grande

10 inch burrito as big as your head. Try it if you dare! It's like a meal by itself. Flour tortilla rolled with your choice of chicken, steak, pork or chorizo, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and ranchero sauce

US$12.95

Pollo Loco

Grilled chicken on a bed of mexican rice and covered with cheese dip

US$10.50

Burrito California

A 10 inch tortilla filled with grilled chicken, steak or mixed, rice, beans, tomato, lettuce & sour cream. Topped with cheese sauce

US$11.99

Speedy Gonzalez

One taco, one enchilada and choice of rice or beans

US$5.95

Special #1

Chile relleno, taco, beans and guacamole salad

US$8.75

Special #2

Beef burrito, Mexican rice and beans

US$7.99

Special #3

Bean burrito, cheese enchilada and rice

US$7.99

Special #4

Chicken enchilada, taco, rice and beans

US$7.99

Special #5

Burrito, taco and rice

US$7.99

Lunch Fajitas

Served with rice, beans and three tortillas

US$10.99

Enchilada

A soft corn tortilla stuffed with your choice of fillings plus lettuce and cheese. Served with rice, beans, tomatoes and sour cream

US$7.99

Burrito Special

Beef burrito topped with sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream. Served with rice and beans

US$7.99

Shrimp Delight

Portion of shrimp lightly breaded and deep fried. Served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream

US$10.99

Chori Pollo

Half chicken breast with mexican sausage and cheese dip. Served with rice, beans and three tortillas

US$8.75

Huevos Rancheros

(Ranch style eggs) Two eggs topped with Mexican sauce and served with rice, beans and corn tortillas

US$7.99

Taco Salad

Crispy flour tortilla with melted cheese, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream

US$7.99

Taquitos Mexicanos

Two fried corn tortillas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice and beans

US$8.15

Special Chipo

Chicken or beef chimichanga with rice. Topped with guacamole salad

US$7.99

Special #6

Fried chicken burrito, served with rice and beans

US$7.99

Quesadilla

One chicken or ground beef quesadilla, served with rice and beans

US$7.99

Special #7

One burrito, taco and enchilada

US$7.99

Special #8

One flour tortilla filled with chicken, ground beef, rice and beans. Covered with shredded beef, red mild salsa, cheese and sour cream

US$9.00

Huevos con Chorizo

Eggs with Mexican sausage. Served with rice, beans and three tortillas

US$8.75

Kiko Special

Chicken or beef quesadilla and a chimichanga

US$7.99

Nachos al Carbon

Tender grilled chicken, beef and shrimp on top of a bed of tortillas chips. Covered with shredded cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo

US$10.15

Burrito California

A tortilla filled with grilled chicken or steak, rice, beans, tomato, lettuce & sour cream. Topped with cheese sauce

US$9.50

Lunch Menu

Mixed Drinks

Margarona

Frozen or Rocks

US$10.50

Daiquiris

US$6.50

Margaritas

US$5.75

Top Shelf Margaritas

US$11.25

Chablis

Burgundy

Rose

White Zinfandel

Red Merlot

Sangria

Chardonnay

Wine

Shots

Herradura

US$6.95

Patron

US$7.25

Don Julio

US$7.25

Coke

Diet Coke

Sprite

Dr. Pepper

Lemonade

Root Beer

Tea

Milk

Coffee

Horchata

Soft Drinks

Beer

Micheladas

US$9.50

Corona Extra

Cerveza

Modelo Especial

Corona

Corona Light

Dos Equis (XX)

Carta Blanca

Tecate

Bohemia

Pacifico

Negra Modelo

Victoria

Mexican Beer

Domestic Beer

Budweiser

Bud Light

Miller Lite

Coors

Coors Light

Michelob Lit

Heineken

US$4.75

Imported Beer

Domestic Draft Beer

Michelob Ultra

US$3.99

Equis

US$4.75

Negra Modelo

US$4.75

Modelo Special

US$4.75

Imported Draft Beer

Appetizer

Cheese Dip

US$3.85

Guacamole Dip

US$3.85

Ground Beef with Cheese

US$4.00

Queso Charro

Grilled chorizo (Mexican sausage) with cheese sauce. Served with chips and three flour tortillas to make tacos!

US$7.75

Chimichanga a la Cart

US$4.75

Cheese Quesadilla

US$2.70

Quesadilla a la Cart

US$4.25

Bean Dip

US$4.95

Tortas

Mexican sub with your choice of steak, grilled chicken, carnitas with mayo, avocado, tomato y jalapenos

US$9.75

Beef and Bean Nachos

US$8.25

Beef Nachos

US$8.25

Bean Nachos

US$8.25

Chicken Nachos

US$8.25

Cheese Nachos

US$6.25

Nachos al Carbon

Tender grilled chicken, steak and shrimp topped on a bed of tortilla chips. Covered with shredded cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo

US$12.75

Nachos Supreme

Half chicken and half ground beef topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream

US$10.25

Papa Nachos

Our special nacho fries topped with grilled steak, chicken or mixed. Covered with cheese sauce

US$10.50

Sopapilla

Served with cinnamon, honey and sugar

US$3.95

Churros

US$4.75

Flan

Traditional Mexico City style cream caramel baked fresh daily

US$4.75

Changos

Fried cheesecake topped with whipped cream and strawberry puree

US$4.75

Deep Fried Ice Cream

Delicious rich vanilla ice cream rolled in crispy flakes and deep fried. Topped with chocolate syrup, and whipped cream

US$4.75

Featured Items

Side Orders

Enchilada

Beef, chicken or cheese

US$2.30

Burrito

Beef, chicken or beans

US$3.25

Mexican Rice or Beans

US$1.95

Tortillas (3)

Corn or flour

US$1.00

Flautas

Chicken or beef

US$2.75

Tacos

US$1.85

Soft Tacos

US$2.50

Tamales

US$2.95

Pico de Gallo

US$1.75

Sour Cream

US$1.15

Jalapenos

US$1.15

Shredded Cheese

US$1.65

Chiles Rellenos

US$4.25

One Taco, Rice and Refried Beans

One Enchilada, Rice and Refried Beans

One Burrito and One Taco

Deep-Fried Chicken Strips and French Fries

One Mini-Cheese Quesadilla with French Fries

One Corn Dog and French Fries

Mini Taco Salad Beef or Chicken with Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream and Guacamole

Child Plates

House Specials

Cena de Oeste

(Western Dinner) 8oz Rib-eye steak over sizzling vegetables and one boneless grilled chicken breast. Served with rice, beans and three flour tortillas

US$19.95

Shrimp Delite

A good portion of shrimp lightly breaded and deep fried. Served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream

US$14.25

Shrimp Tipico

Shrimp with red chili sauce served with rice, beans and flour tortilla

US$14.25

Steak Ranchero

8oz Rib-eye steak topped with hot sauce, rice and beans. Served with tortillas

US$14.75

Steak Mexicano

8oz. Rib-eye steak topped with grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with beans, rice and tortillas

US$14.75

Carne Asada

Slices of grilled steak combined with rice, beans, lettuce, lime, tomatoes and tortillas

US$14.75

Tacos de Carne Asada

Chopped steak served with three corn or flour tortillas, cilantro, onion, salad and beans

US$10.75

Pechuga Monterrey

Grilled boneless chicken breast served with rice, beans, green salsa and tortillas

US$14.25

Pechuga Mexicana

Fresh boneless chicken breast cooked on the grill. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and our famous pico de gallo

US$14.25

Tacos al Pastor

Three chopped steak tacos cooked with special red salsa and onions. Served with pico de gallo, salad, rice and beans

US$12.25

Chori Pollo

A chicken breast with mexican sausage and cheese. Served with rice, beans and tortillas

US$14.25

Carnitas Mexicanas

Chunks of seasoned pork deep-fried until crisp on the outside. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, and tortillas

US$14.25

Alambres

We use a special recipe to prepare tender strips of chicken or beef skirt, combined with bacon, sauteed onions & topped with our special cheese. Served with rice, bean & tortillas

US$12.25

Coctel de Camaron

(Shrimp Cocktail) 27 oz. glass with shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo and ketchup

US$14.75

Pollo Chipotle

Grilled chicken topped with chipotle sauce, served with rice and beans

US$13.95

Pollo Borracho

Grilled chicken breast marinated with special tequila sauce and lime juice. Served with Mexican rice, mushrooms, tomatoes and sliced avocados. Enjoy!

US$13.95

Acapulco Taco

Large cheese steak or chicken taco with sauteed onions. Served with rice and guacamole salad

US$13.95

Enchiladas Locas

Three corn tortillas rolled around seasoned, grilled chopped steak and cheese. Topped with lettuce, sour cream and tomato. Served with rice and green sauce

US$12.25

Caldo de Pollo

US$7.75

Primo Special

Chopped chicken, beef and shrimp cooked in special salsa and spices. Served with rice, beans and three tortillas. (Hot Jalapenos optional)

US$13.95

Chile Verde

Shredded pork cooked with green tomatillo salsa. Served with rice, beans and three tortillas

US$13.95

Carne Tampiquena

Steak cut into strips and grilled with onions and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and three tortillas

US$13.95

Grilled Tilapia Fillet

Two grilled tilapia fillets served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, lime and two slices of bread

US$14.95

Chile Colorado

Steak chunks cooked in red chili sauce and served with rice, beans and flour tortillas

US$13.95

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