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Cafe el Portal

174 Elizabeth St., New York, NY, 10012
nr. Spring St.
212-226-4642

9.0 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
33% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
33% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.0
Service: 8.0
Décor: 9.3
Value: 10.0
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Fantastic

Lorena | Posted on 10/19/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 6
Décor: 10
Value: 10

This place is a hidden gem. The food was GREAT. Margaritas-YUMMY!! You have to check it out for yourself-even if it's just for a margarita and chips-n-salsa.

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233 out of 440 people found this review helpful.

And the Mexicans said "OH MY GOD!"

Gnewey | Posted on 7/14/04

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I was with a few Mexican friends. And they were thrilled with the real "local" delicacies/cocktails that are rarely served here. We loved the food, the hearty portions, the great staff, the price. A small casual place, usually a wait, but worth it.

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213 out of 417 people found this review helpful.

great neighborhood spot, even if you're not from the 'hood!

knews9 | Posted on 8/1/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 10

the food was good and fresh--not mind blowing, but GOOD, which in my book is not so easy to come by, esp. if it's mexican and you're in new york. it's a cheap, warm spot with lots of personality...enjoy! and they have hard liquor, too.

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202 out of 431 people found this review helpful.

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