El Portal Mexican Grill Menu

Based on 586 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

El Portal Mexican Grill 28655

Address:
A136, Morganton Heights Blvd, Morganton, NC 28655

Phone: (828) 438-9910

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Hours

Wednesday	11 AM–10 PM
Thursday	11 AM–10 PM
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9 PM
Monday	11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–10 PM

APPETIZERS
Nachos	$7.29
Nachos Fajita	$12.59
Nachos With Fried Beans	$7.39
Nachos With Beef	$8.09
Nachos With Beef & Fried Beans	$8.59
Nachos With Shredded Chicken	$10.89
Nachos With Grilled Chicken	$10.89
Nachos With Grilled Steak	$10.89
Nachos Texanos Chicken, steak and shrimp grilled with tomato, onion and bell pepper.	$15.89
Nachos Supremos Beef, chicken, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes.	$11.19
Elotes Mexican street corn on a stick, covered with mayo, cotija cheese, and tajin chili.	$4.59
Chicken Wings 12 wings	$13.29
The Mountaineer Cheese sauce with spinach.	$6.09
Chile Con Queso & Ground Beef (2)	$6.39
Cheese Dip	$4.99
Bean Dip	$6.09
Guacamole Dip	$5.09
Rice Dip	$6.09
Guacamole Mexicano Chopped avocado, tomato, onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime.	$8.49
Choriqueso	$7.29
Chiles Toreados Five roasted jalapeños, sautéed onions, and a slice of lime.	$3.49
Guacamole Salad	$4.29
SOUPS & SALADS
Caldo De Camarón Soup Shrimp soup with vegetables.	$17.49
New! Caldo De Mojarra Frita Whole deep-fried tilapia in a soup with vegetables.	$18.39
Caldo De Pollo Chicken soup with vegetables.	$11.19
Caldo De Pulpo Y Camarón A hot soup in a tomato based broth with shrimp, octopus and mixed vegetables.	$18.69
Caldo De Pescado Tilapia fillet soup with vegetables.	$13.59
Chef Salad Meat with lettuce, guacamole, cheese, and tomatoes.	$8.59
New! “El Portal” Bowl Salad Romaine lettuce, corn, avocado, queso fresco, and cilantro.	$9.19
Taco Salad A crisp flour tortilla filled with ground beef, fried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, grated cheese and sour cream.	$9.69
Taco Loco Taco salad shell filled with cheese sauce, sliced grilled steak, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and tomato.	$11.79
Guacamole Salad	$4.69
CHIPS & SALSA
Chips & Salsa	$3.69
Salsa	$4.29
BURRITOS
Burritos Deluxe Two burritos, one chicken with beans and one beef with beans. Topped with lettuce and sour cream.	$10.89
Burrito El Sofocado Pork and chorizo burrito topped with cheese and red sauce. Served with beans and rice.	$10.89
Burrito Panfilo 12″ Sliced steak burrito served with fried beans and pico de gallo.	$12.99
Burrito El Jalisco Two al pastor burritos topped with cheese sauce and served with charro beans on the side.	$14.59
Burrito Special One burrito with beef and fried beans. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese.	$9.39
Burrito Special De La Casa Two burritos with beef tips, topped with melted cheese.	$11.29
Burrito California 12″ burrito filled with grilled chicken, shrimp and rice, and topped with cheese sauce.	$13.59
Burrito Jaime 7″ Burrito filled with grilled shrimp, onions, pineapple and rice, topped with cheese sauce, and served with a side of beans, lettuce, guacamole, and tomatoes.	$12.99
Burrito Azteca 12″ Burrito filled with grilled steak, shrimp, chicken, rice and beans, and topped with cheese sauce.	$15.69
Burrito Alfredo 7″ Burrito filled with meat and sautéed onions, topped with cheese sauce, and served with beans/rice, lettuce, guacamole, and tomatoes.	$12.39
Chori-Burro 12″ Burrito with grilled chicken, chorizo, rice and beans, topped with cheese sauce and pico de gallo.	$13.59
Burrito Bandera 12″ Burrito filled with grilled steak, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, and tomatillo sauce, covered with green sauce, cheese sauce, and red salsa, simulating the Mexican flag.	$14.29
Burrito El Diablo [Spicy] 12″ Burrito filled with grilled chicken, steak, onions and jalapeños in our special chipotle and chile de árbol sauce, topped with cheese sauce, red sauce, and guacamole.	$14.19
TAQUERIA
Tacos Al Pastor Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with slow-cooked pork marinated with pineapple and special spices. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$13.99
Tacos De Carne Asada Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with tender sliced steak. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$13.29
Tacos De Pollo Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with grilled chicken. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$13.09
Tacos De Hígado Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with grilled beef liver. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$12.09
Tacos De Pescado Three fish tacos. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$13.99
Tacos De Camarón Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with shrimp. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$14.49
Tacos De Carnitas Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with slow-cooked pork. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$13.29
Tacos De Chorizo Y Papa Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with Mexican sausage and potatoes. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$12.19
Tacos De Hongos Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with sautéed mushrooms. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$12.09
Tacos Toluca Four corn tortillas/three flour tortillas with chorizo and steak. Served with fresh cilantro, onions, tomatillo sauce and beans/rice.	$14.49
ENCHILADAS
Enchiladas Supremas One chicken, one beef, one bean and one cheese enchilada topped with El Portal cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.	$10.89
Enchiladas Rancheras Two cheese enchiladas topped with meat. Served with guacamole on the side.	$9.99
TORTAS
Chicken Torta Grilled Mexican sub filled with chicken, lettuce, mayo, beans, jalapenos, avocado, onions and tomato	$12.09
Steak Torta Grilled Mexican sub filled with steak, lettuce, mayo, beans, jalapenos, avocado, onions and tomato	$12.09
Torta Al Pastor	$13.29
FAJITAS
My Special Chicken and shrimp cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with fried beans, Spanish rice, guacamole salad, and sour cream.	$15.89
Fajitas Tender sliced meat cooked with bell peppers and onions, served with guacamole and beans.	$15.19
Fajitas Pescador Fish and shrimp cooked with bell peppers and onions. Served with gaucamole and beans.	$21.79
Fajitas Texanas Tender sliced beef, chicken, and shrimp cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with beans, guacamole salad, sour cream, and flour tortillas.	$17.59
Fajitas De Camarón Shrimp cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with Spanish rice and beans.	$19.89
Fajitas Del Mar Grilled shrimp and scallops cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Served with Spanish rice, beans, guacamole salad, sour cream, and tortillas.	$21.79
Fajitas Don José Tender sliced meat grilled with broccoli, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, rice, beans, and tortillas.	$16.59
Parrillada Grilled steak, chicken, shrimp and chorizo with slices of zucchini and fresh jalapeño, topped with queso fresco, and placed over cheese sauce. Served with beans, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, and tortillas.	$21.79
ACP
A.C.P Grilled chicken over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$10.59
A.C.P. Pineapple Grilled chicken and pineapple over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$11.29
A.C. Shrimp Grilled shrimp over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$13.29
A.C. Tex Grilled chicken, steak and shrimp over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$13.59
A.C.C Grilled steak over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$11.69
New! A.C. Del Mar Grilled shrimp and scallops, zucchini, bell peppers and onions over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$15.79
A.C. Vegetables Sautéed onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli and zucchini over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$10.29
A.C. Mix Grilled steak and chicken over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$12.29
A.C.P. Fajita Grilled chicken, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$12.09
A.C.C. Fajita Grilled steak, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers over Spanish rice, topped with cheese sauce.	$11.19
MIXED
El Sinaloense Grilled chicken topped with chorizo (Mexican sausage) and cheese. Served with Spanish rice, guacamole salad, and tortillas.	$14.59
Taquitos Mexicanos Two beef and two chicken fried corn taquitos. Served with lettuce, guacamole, tomatoes, and sour cream.	$10.29
Piña Tropical Half a pineapple filled with grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, onions, peppers, and tomatoes, and topped with melted cheese. Served with a side of rice and charro beans.	$19.29
La María Grilled quesadilla served with Spanish rice and fried beans.	$11.29
La Lupita Grilled quesadilla served with lettuce, gaucamole, tomato, and side of Spanish rice.	$11.39
PORK DISHES
Pork Carnitas Tender sliced pork prepared Mexican BBQ-style. Served with Spanish rice, fried beans, pico de gallo, and jalapeño peppers.	$14.79
BEEF DISHES
Steak Ranchero 10 oz. T-bone steak topped with Los Arcoiris hot sauce. Served with Spanish rice, fried beans, and tortillas.	$17.19
Steak A La Tampiqueña 10 oz. T-bone steak with Spanish rice, fried beans, and a tossed salad with sliced avocados, onions, and lime.	$17.19
Carne Asada Arrachera Beef steak served with Spanish rice, fried beans, and a salad with avocado, jalapeño peppers, onions, lime, and tomatoes.	$17.19
Chile Verde Beef tips prepared in a green sauce. Served with Spanish rice, fried beans, and tortillas.	$13.99
Chimichangas Two flour tortillas filled with beef tips and fried beans, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, nacho cheese, and guacamole.	$12.69
Higado Ranchero Grilled beef liver served with Spanish rice/fried beans, pico de gallo, salad, and tortillas.	$12.99
Higado Encebollado Beef liver and onions served with Spanish rice/fried beans, pico de gallo, salad, and tortillas.	$12.99
Bistec Encebollado Beef steak grilled with onions. Served with rice, fried beans and a salad with avocados, jalapeños, onions, lime, and tomatoes.	$16.59
El Patrón 10 oz. Ribeye steak served in a skillet with sautéed onions and bell peppers, rice and charro beans.	$19.89
Mar Y Tierra 10 oz. Ribeye steak and shrimp, grilled to perfection and combined with sautéed zucchini, tomatoes and onions, rice, beans, and tortillas.	$21.69
El Yosef 10 oz. Ribeye steak, sautéed broccoli and zucchini, and a side of French fries.	$19.59
CHICKEN DISHES
Pollo Lencho Two grilled chicken breasts with grilled mushrooms and cheese sauce. Served with Spanish rice and beans.	$13.59
Pollo Al Chipotle Two chicken breasts grilled and topped with special chipotle sauce. Served with rice, beans, and two flour tortillas.	$14.59
The Old F One chicken burrito and one chicken enchilada with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.	$10.89
Pollo Loco Two chicken breasts prepared with herbs and spices. Served with Spanish rice, fried beans, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and tortillas.	$13.59
Pollo Poblano Grilled chicken breast with slices of sautéed poblano peppers topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.	$13.59
Pollo Ranchero Grilled chicken breast topped with Los Arcoiris ranchero sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.	$13.29
Pollo Tropical Grilled chicken breast, grilled pineapple, and mushrooms topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, tomatoes, and tortillas.	$13.69
Pollo A La Mango Grilled chicken breast caramelized in our special mango sauce. Served with sautéed broccoli and zucchini, and a side of rice.	$13.69
Pollo Cancún Grilled chicken breast and shrimp with sautéed broccoli, zucchini and onions. Served with rice, charro beans, and tortillas.	$16.59
SEAFOOD SPECIALS
Ceviche De Pescado	$12.39
Ceviche De Camarón	$13.89
Mojarra A tilapia fish lightly fried and served with Spanish rice, pico de gallo salad, and tortillas.	$16.59
Camarones A La Diabla A plate of 12 steaming hot shrimp covered in a spicy sauce. Served with Spanish rice, pico de gallo salad, and tortillas.	$15.69
Camarones Al Ajillo A plate of 12 shrimp covered in mushroom garlic sauce. Served with Spanish rice, pico de gallo salad, and tortillas.	$15.69
Camarones Empanizados 12 breaded and lightly fried shrimp. Served with pico de gallo salad, Spanish rice, and tortillas.	$15.69
Coctel De Camarón A soup bowl brimming full of shrimp cocktail. Served cold in a sweet-tasting soup with pico de gallo.	$19.89
Coctel De Pulpo Y Camarón Octupus and shrimp cocktail in a sweet tangy sauce. Served cold with pico de gallo.	$19.89
Campechana A cold soup of octopus, oysters and shrimp. Served cold with pico de gallo in a tangy sweet sauce.	$18.19
Mariscada A hot soup of shrimp, octopus, oysters, and mixed veggies. Served in a tomato-based broth.	$19.99
Camarones Al Chipotle 12 shrimp prepared in a special chipotle sauce. Served with Spanish rice and guacamole salad.	$15.69
Camarones Tropicales Grilled shrimp, onions and pineapple served with Spanish rice, pico de gallo, lettuce, and tortillas.	$16.29
Camarones Rancheros Grilled shrimp, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers topped with Los Arcoiris tomatillo sauce. Served with beans, rice, and tortillas.	$16.59
Camarones A La Mango Shrimp and onions grilled and caramelized in our special mango sauce. Served with sautéed broccoli and zucchini, and a side of rice and beans.	$16.29
Filete Los Cabos Two grilled tilapia fillets served with rice, broccoli, lettuce, pico de gallo, and tortillas.	$16.59
EGGS
Huevos Rancheros Two over-easy eggs with Spanish rice and fried beans.	$11.19
Huevos Con Chorizo Mexican sausage and eggs served with Spanish rice and fried beans.	$12.39
Chilaquiles Fried corn tortillas with green tomatillo sauce and scrambled eggs. Served with Spanish rice and beans.	$11.49
Chilaquiles Mexicanos Fried corn tortillas with salsa verde, scrambled eggs, steak and chicken, covered with melted American white cheese. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, and tomatoes.	$13.89
VEGETARIAN DISHES
Vegetarian Dinner A One cheese burrito, one bean taco, and Spanish rice.	$10.89
Vegetarian Dinner B One bean burrito, one cheese enchilada, and one quesadilla.	$10.89
Vegetarian Dinner C One cheese burrito, one tostada, and fried beans.	$10.89
Vegetarian Dinner D One chalupa, one bean taco, Spanish rice, and fried beans.	$10.89
Vegetarian Dinner E Two cheese burritos and Spanish rice.	$10.89
Vegetarian Dinner F One bean burrito, one cheese enchilada topped with nacho cheese, and one chalupa.	$10.89
Vegetarian Fajitas Tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli and bell peppers tenderly grilled. Served with Spanish rice, fried beans, guacamole salad, sour cream, and tortillas.	$12.99
BUILD YOUR OWN COMBINATION
Build Your Own Pick 2 Pick 2 Mains and 2 Sides.	$10.89
Build Your Own Pick 3 Pick 3 Mains and 2 Sides.	$12.99
A LA CARTE
Flour Tortillas 3 tortillas	$1.59
Corn Tortillas 4 tortillas	$1.59
Sour Cream	$0.89
Pico De Gallo	$1.59
Spanish Rice	$2.79
Fried Beans	$2.79
Charro Beans Cooked with bacon and chorizo.	$3.09
French Fries	$2.79
Chiles Rellenos	$3.49
Tamales	$3.09
Beef Burrito	$4.69
Chicken Burrito	$4.89
Cheese Burrito	$4.89
Burrito Al Pastor	$5.29
Beef Enchilada	$2.99
Cheese Enchilada	$2.99
Spinach Enchilada	$2.99
Chicken Enchilada	$2.99
Hard Beef Taco	$2.49
Hard Chicken Taco	$2.49
Soft Beef Taco	$2.79
Soft Chicken Taco	$2.79
Cheese Quesadilla	$3.39
Chicken Quesadilla	$4.09
Mushroom Quesadilla	$4.09
Spinach Quesadilla	$4.09
Shrimp Quesadilla	$7.39
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla	$5.79
Grilled Steak Quesadilla	$5.79
Al Pastor Quesadilla	$5.79
CHILDREN’S PLATES
Children’s Plate A Kids Enchilada, Spanish Rice, and Fried Beans.	$6.09
Children’s Plate B Kids Taco, Spanish Rice, and Fried Beans.	$5.79
Children’s Plate C Kids Burrito and Taco.	$6.39
Children’s Plate D Kids Chili with Beans.	$5.19
Children’s Plate E Kids Mexican Hamburger and French Fries.	$6.39
Children’s Plate F Kids Cheese Quesadilla and Side of Spanish Rice.	$6.09
Children’s Plate G Kids Cheese Quesadilla and Beef Burrito.	$6.69
Children’s Plate H Kids Chicken Tenders (3 Pieces) and French Fries.	$6.39
DESSERTS
Dulce De Leche Caramel Cheesecake	$7.09
Sopapilla Flour tortilla fried with honey, cinnamon, and butter.	$3.49
Flan Mexican custard.	$5.09
Fried Ice Cream	$6.39
Choco Taco	$4.59
Tres Leches Cake Three milk cake.	$7.09
Chimi-Cheesecake	$7.49
Churros	$4.59
BEVERAGES
Sprite	$2.79
Coke	$2.89
Diet Coke	$2.89
Sun Drop	$2.89
Pink Lemonade	$2.89
Mr Pibb	$2.89
Mexican Coke	$2.89
Iced Tea	$2.89
Milk	$2.89
Horchata	$3.29
Jamaica	$3.29
Agua Fresca Famous Mexican flavored water made with natural fruit pulp.	$3.09
Jarritos	$1.99
Apple Juice	$1.99
Orange Juice	$2.89
Coffee	$2.89
Bottled Water	$2.29
Tum-E Yummies	$1.89

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C O

Outstanding food!!

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Jeanne Johnson

I really always love going to this place. I actually didn’t know they had such a great margarita list until tonight . I got one with hibiscus lime juice with a little simple syrup.. fantastic ! My waiter was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions… I always order a chili Relleno .. doesn’t matter if I’m in Colorado , New Mexico or North Carolina. This one is deconstructed . It has meat, white cheese and peppers just melted together. The flavor is great. I am definitely accustomed to a different style but find this one very satisfying. The fresh guacamole was a winner also Definitely grab a crunchy beef taco you will not be disappointed. Love their shells!! This place is cute and the food is yummy. I highly recommend !

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William Miller

Delicious food and good service. Plenty of parking. Affordable. Great place for family, I recommend the Diablo Burrito.

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Jackie D.

The best authentic Mexican fare in Morganton. Superior service, with a festive flair and the food is amazing.

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Bethany Houser

El Portal is a great place to get Mexican food. The food is delicious, the staff are friendly, and the location is clean. My favorite things to order are the cheese dip and ACP (chicken and rice). This is one of my family’s favorite places to eat!

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Danielle DuValle

This is a great Mexican restaurant. The service was excellent and speedy. Our ice tea glasses were constantly refilled and the food was great. The restaurant is decorated in festive colors and murals of Mexico. I forgot to take a picture of the food but I definitely will when I return next time!

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Epic Pappy

One of 2 Mexican restaurants to always get my order right, food is always good and quick to seat. Only had one issue of a vanishing waiter a while back. This is more of a sit down and enjoy place than to grab a quick bite during lunch and dinner times.

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James Guy

Food was good. The service was ok, a little bit unattentive for a Mexican restaurant.

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Bush and Associates Inc

Yummy authentic Mexican food fixed fresh. Great friendly service too.

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Angie Fredell

El Portal is the best!! We have it at least once every week (sometimes more)! The food is always good, they give you more than enough to eat and they are quick and so sweet!! My kids love it and are always begging to go eat “Mexican” (at El Portal)!

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