EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE – Mexican
A Colombian restaurant and bakery on West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach, open early most mornings and running late into the evening on weekends. The kitchen turns out tamales, arepas, empanadas and churrasco, with natural fruit juices to wash it all down, and the bakery case draws its own following alongside the savory menu. Reviewers describe fresh, well-made dishes served quickly in a calm, welcoming room with attentive staff. It's built for a full range of visits, from a quick morning pastry and coffee to a proper sit-down dinner. Hours stretch as late as 11pm on Saturdays, shorter on Sundays.
3438 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954.673.6452 https://www.elportalrestaurantandbakery.com/contact-us.php0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
Dairy-Free at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE in Deerfield Beach has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cazuela Paisa (Weekend), Salmon Filet and Ajiaquito (Weekend). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE in Deerfield Beach has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cazuela Paisa (Weekend), Salmon Filet and Ajiaquito (Weekend). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE in Deerfield Beach has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Eggs, Tilapia Filet and Cazuela Paisa (Weekend). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE in Deerfield Beach has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Pork Loin, Vegetarian Bowl and Mixed Fajitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE in Deerfield Beach has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Fajitas, Salchipapa and Beef Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE in Deerfield Beach has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Fajitas, Carnitas + Fries and Salchipapa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE in Deerfield Beach has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Fajitas and Beef Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE in Deerfield Beach has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegetarian Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Casserole | 44.2 g | 39.7 g |
| Grilled Pork Loin | 10.8 g | 38.8 g |
| Steak with Eggs | 93.2 g | 35.8 g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 30.3 g | 29.1 g |
| Vegetarian Bowl | 44.9 g | 27.1 g |
| Carnitas + Fries | 13.3 g | 26.1 g |
| Steak with Eggs (Bistec a Caballo) | 66.2 g | 23.6 g |
| Beef Bowl | 0.6 g | 18.8 g |
| Chicken Milanesa | 19.7 g | 16.8 g |
| Grilled Chicken | 15.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Quesadillas | 52.3 g | 15.8 g |
| Tilapia Filet | 32.3 g | 15.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
- El Portal Breakfast - $12.59: Eggs tortilla with ham and cheese on top served with bread, coffee, or chocolate. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- American Breakfast - $12.59: Eggs served your style, with toast, hashbrowns, served with bacon or ham and coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs with Rice - $11.4: Scrambled eggs mix with white rice, served with corn cake cheese on top. Coffee or hot chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Eggs - $10.25: Fried eggs, corn cake, cheese, coffee or hot chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pericos Eggs - $12: Scrambled eggs with onions and tomatoes, served with corn cake, cheese, and coffee or hot chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs - $11.5: Scrambled eggs served with corn cake, cheese, and coffee or hot chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak with Eggs (Bistec a Caballo) - $13.74: Steak with onions and tomatoes, served with corn cake, cheese, and coffee or hot chocolate. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak with Onions - $13: Grilled steak with onions served with corn cake, cheese, and coffee or hot chocolate. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak with Eggs - $14.74: Grilled steak with onions and eggs, served with corn cake, cheese, and coffee or hot chocolate. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Liver with Onions - $13.65: Exquisite beef liver topped with sautéed onions, served with corn cake, cheese, and coffee or hot chocolate. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast
- Levanta Muertos (Weekend) - $17.75: Tasty beef rib soup with potatoes, served with corn cake cheese and coffee or hot chocolate Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Calentao with Steak - $15.26: A combination of beans & white rice, pork belly & steak, served with corn cake, cheese & coffee or hot chocolate. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Calentao with Eggs - $14.71: A combination of beans & white rice, pork belly & eggs, served with corn cake, cheese & coffee or hot chocolate. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Calentao el Parcero - $13.14: Refried beans & white rice, cut pork belly, served with corn cake, cheese & coffee or hot chocolate. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelette - $13.74: Served with toasted bread with an option of ham, bacon, or mushrooms. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Chicken
- El Portal Chicken - $17.75: Grilled chicken breast with cilantro sauce served with vegetables, rice & potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $16.75: Boneless chicken breast marinated in our best spices, served with rice, salad & fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Mushrooms - $17.75: Chicken breast with homemade mushroom sauce on top, served with white rice, salad & fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gratin - $17.75: Juicy marinated boneless chicken breast. Topped with melted cheese, served with fries, rice & corn. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanesa - $16.25: Deep fried breaded chicken breast, served with rice, salad & fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Grill
- El Portal Churrasco - $31.5: Butterfield sizzling, (18 oz.) New York steak topped with shrimp in our sauce, served with rice, salad & fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak (Carne de los Pibes) - $22: Delicious marinated grilled skirt steak, with rice, salad & fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco - $26.99: Robust sizzling (18 oz.) New York steak served with rice, salad & fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Liver Steak - $15.99: Grilled liver steak topped with grilled onions, white rice, salad & sweet plantains. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Loin - $16.5: Tasty grilled pork loin with sautéed onions, served with rice, salad & fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Portal Burger - $14.99: Beef patty with bacon, cheese, onions, tomatoes and lettuce and our sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- El Portal Fish - $22.5: Fresh fish filet with shrimp on top, served with rice, salad & green plantains. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Filet - $20.5: Grilled salmon filet, topped with lemon sauce, served with sliced grilled potatoes & vegetables. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia Filet - $16.5: Fried or grilled tilapia filet, served with rice, salad & our delicious green plantains. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mojarra Criolla - $23.99: Whole imported tilapia deep-fried, served with rice, salad & our delicious green plantains. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper - $28.99: Whole marinated fried red snapper served with rice, salad & our delicious green plantains. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Viudo de Pescado - $32.99: Whole juice fish in Colombian creole sauce, served with rice, salad & yuca. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Casserole - $24.5: Seafood casserole. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peruvian Ceviche - $17.5: Peruvian ceviche (white fish). Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Bowls
- Caesar Salad with Chicken - $16.5 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Latin Salad - Chicken - $16.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $14.99 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Bowl - $13.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bowl - $15.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bowl - $16.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Menu
- Chicken Fingers + Fries - $10.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salchipapa - $8.99: Sausage and fries Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas + Fries - $10.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ajiaquito (Weekend) - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Typical Dishes
- El Portal Platter - $23.5: Beans, rice, ground beef, sausage, fried pork rinds egg, plantains, blood sausage, corn cake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paisa Platter (Bandeja Antioqueña) - $21.99: Combined white rice, red beans, steak or ground beef, sweet plantains, egg, corn cake, pork belly, sausage. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak in Creole Sauce (Bistec a Caballo) - $16.9: Steak in our creole sauce with egg on top, served with rice, yuca, potatoes & salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Valluna - $16.5: Pork tenderloin breaded & deep-fried; served with rice, beans & fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Machu Pichu - $20.5: Delicious beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes & fries, served with rice & beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ajiaco Santafereño (Weekend) - $17.5: Traditional chicken and potato soup. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Soup (Sancocho de Costilla - Weekend) - $22.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cazuela Paisa (Weekend) - $17.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mondongo Antioqueño - $18.99: Tripe soup. Available at: dinner, lunch
Mexican Cuisine
- Beef Fajitas - $22.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $19.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Fajitas - $24.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos - $3.99: Choice of Grilled Beef, Pork, or Fish Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Enchiladas - $14.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Enchiladas - $15.99: Served with yellow rice and refried beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas - $14.99: Flour tortilla filled with cheese, chicken or beef served with guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos (Chicken or Beef) - $14.99: Crispy corn tortillas topped with beef or chicken, melted cheese & sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
- Is EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cazuela Paisa (Weekend), Salmon Filet and Ajiaquito (Weekend).
- What can I eat at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE on a dairy-free diet?
- Cazuela Paisa (Weekend), Salmon Filet and Ajiaquito (Weekend) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetarian Bowl.
- Is EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE?
- Seafood Casserole, at roughly 39.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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