Indulge in the flavors

of authentic Mexican food.

Welcome to our family’s restaurant.

Operated by long-time community leaders Mary Rose and Earl Wilcox since 2000, El Portal is a place dedicated to its South Central Phoenix neighborhood. It is a place to get together for authentic Mexican food and drinks, learn and talk about community issues, cheer our Arizona teams and enjoy music and events.

117 W. Grant St.

Phoenix, AZ 85003

HOURS

Temporarily closed for the summer. We will be back September 3rd!

A door to our community.

Your favorite Mexican dishes.

Weekly family specialties.

A neighborhood gathering spot.

See Our Menu

Read The Reviews

  • "This place is the real deal. So much history. And the food is great!"

    James B. - Google Review

  • “Love this place! Authentic Mexican food. Places like this are hard to find."

    M L - Google Review

  • "Food is stellar and the service is great. Came in with a large group and everyone left happy."

    Alexa J. - Yelp Review

  • "Excellent breakfast and lunch are served at this family-run establishment."

    Ross T. - Google Review

  • "Fresh flavor Mexican dishes. The menudo is the best in the valley served with flour or corn tortillas and your favorite seasonings."

    Louis G. - Yelp Review

  • "Best cosido (Beef soup) in town! Also, visit them during lent. They have the best tortas de camarones and nopalitos."

    Lydia G. - Google Review

  • "My meal was excellent.... I had Mary's Special with chicken, and it was enough for two meals.

    David R. - Google Review