Gimacus Burns
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food in Castro Valley, look no further than Portales Taqueria. This family-friendly spot aims to bring the true flavors of Mexico to your table, and they absolutely succeed. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home with their passion for traditional Mexican grilling. Portales Taqueria is a great choice for delivery, takeout, or a casual dine-in experience. It’s clear that their recipes are passed down through the family, giving every dish a heartwarming, authentic touch. If you want a meal that celebrates Mexican culture and flavor, this is the place! Lots of seating inside and out plus plenty of parking behind the building.
… moreBrandon Lee
Food was good. We were given complimentary chips while dining in. There is an open salsa bar with a variety of salsa and toppings. The nice lady also asked us if we wanted refills for the side tortillas that came with the combo plates.
… moreMonica Bruno
Good vegetarian/vegan food. I ordered the vegan taco plate with impossible meat and soy chorizo for the meat options and added cheese with it. My husband had the vegan burrito. My daughter had a cheese quesadilla. The food was very good. The service was great. We will definitely eat there again ☺️
… moreSacha O
Great fast service, wonderful atmosphere, and yummy food. Definitely come here and enjoy the outdoor tables. Staff is so friendly. Food was great.
… moreEreday Suarez
The best pozole I’ve ever had hands down! Full of flavor and reasonably priced. Comes with all the toppings. The service was spectacular, the cashier (I didn’t get her name) I picked up food around 5pm on a Tuesday. She was very very sweet and kind. I will definitely be coming here for Mexican food moving forward. And almost forgot to mention the agua Fresca de Jamaica is made from scratch and is delicious!!
… moreJose Villanueva
There is a saying among Hispanics… if you enter a Mexican restaurant and don’t see any Hispanics, don’t eat there. It’s a bit mean, if I do say so myself, and I don’t like thinking that way which is why I brought my family to this place, but the point of the saying is to describe a place that lacks the traditional flavor and authentic taste of Mexican food. Things like sauces taste out of the can, refried beans do too. It’s not terrible, definitely not, just not authentic. The young lady at the counter was nice and everything came as described in the menu. Pricing is fair.
… moreElson
Portales Taqueria is a charming mom-and-pop shop that brings authentic Mexican flavors to the local scene. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe, and there’s the added convenience of parking in the back.
I ordered the taco plate, which comes with three tacos, beans, and rice. The food was absolutely delicious—served hot and packed with flavor. Plus, they throw in chips and salsa, which was a nice touch. The best part? The whole meal was very affordable at just $15, including tax.
If you’re looking for great Mexican food at a reasonable price, Portales Taqueria is definitely worth a visit!
… moreMia G
We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. The food was great and service was good. We ordered chicken fajitas plate and tacos plate. Both were fresh and flavorful! There were also free chips and salsa
… moreMorgan Bakowsky
I ordered a wet vegan burrito online and the food was a bit late so I did not get it at it’s best I would imagine. The filling was dry and I don’t personally like belle pepper so the veggie filling was not very good for me. The papas and sauces were flavorful and I do plan on trying their food again and I hope to dine in sometime.
… morearphaporn anekayuwat
Went for wet burrito. The server was kind and nice. She is very attentive of what you like on your food. The food came with complimentary chip and small salsa. I will let the pics do the talking.
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