Restaurants in Denver Suburbs
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
One of 16 restaurants we've tracked near Denver Suburbs.
Things to Know
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant is an authentic Mexican spot in Englewood known for genuine recipes and surprisingly cheap happy hour drinks, with a loyal 19-year track record.
Reviewers praise this as genuinely authentic Mexican cuisine that's hard to find in Colorado, with free chips and salsa, fresh ingredients, and $2.99 mimosas that feel too good to be true.
- ✓Authentic recipes that satisfy even Mexican natives—huevos divorciados, chilaquiles, and fresh ceviche get specific praise
- ✓Ridiculously cheap happy hour: $2.99 mimosas and bloodys that reviewers note seem priced from years ago
- ✓Free warm, crisp chips and salsa with every meal (rare in today's restaurants)
- ✓No wait times even on Saturday brunch at 10:30am, so you can actually get in
- ⚠Inconsistency issues: some reviewers found meat under-spiced and one tamale had no filling
- ⚠Online orders reportedly sit untouched until you arrive in person
- ⚠Service can be hit-or-miss; at least one reviewer felt staff was rude
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Roxana Guggenmos
a month ago
Review from a Mexican, it can be so hard to find authentic food. This is the real deal! I’ve been now for brunch and dinner. Drinks- excellent margs (watch out though!). $2.99 mimosas and bloodys?? What is this 2006?? I thought I needed pinched, but I was in fact not dreaming. Food- chips and salsa free (no one does that anymore!!). Brunch was great for us. Huevos divorciados had a great flavor. The chilaquiles sauce is spicy! No complaints here though. Had fresh ceviche for dinner not too long ago. Wait- Can’t believe they’re not busier. Walked in without a wait on Saturday for brunch at 1030. Don’t miss out on this gem! We’ll be back
B H2O
3 months ago
This is our third time to this restaurant. It’s tough to find good Mexican food in Colorado. However, this is a solid option. Very good flavors and many food options.
Steven Leflar
4 months ago
I can’t believe that after spending so much of my life in Englewood I had never tried this place. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman, got our chips and salsa and drinks. The chips were warm and crisp. The salsa had a slight kick as our host had indicated it should. I got asada tacos and the wife got the shrimp quesadillas. Everything was delicious. Looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu. You don’t stay in business for 19 years if you have a bad menu. Definitely give this place a chance!
William Vargas
a month ago
Been here 3 times in a month, and today was my last time. Food isn't great, service a bit rude and don't place an order online because they'll just start it when you get there. Wanted to have a good spot within walking distance but this place needs to add some spices to their meat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Portales Mexican Restaurant worth it in Denver Suburbs?
Reviewers praise this as genuinely authentic Mexican cuisine that's hard to find in Colorado, with free chips and salsa, fresh ingredients, and $2.99 mimosas that feel too good to be true. Known for: authentic mexican food, killer drink prices.
What do visitors love about Los Portales Mexican Restaurant?
Authentic recipes that satisfy even Mexican natives—huevos divorciados, chilaquiles, and fresh ceviche get specific praise Ridiculously cheap happy hour: $2.99 mimosas and bloodys that reviewers note seem priced from years ago Free warm, crisp chips and salsa with every meal (rare in today's restaurants) No wait times even on Saturday brunch at 10:30am, so you can actually get in
Is there anything to know before visiting Los Portales Mexican Restaurant?
Inconsistency issues: some reviewers found meat under-spiced and one tamale had no filling Online orders reportedly sit untouched until you arrive in person Service can be hit-or-miss; at least one reviewer felt staff was rude
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