El Porton Mexican Restaurant

11/02/06

Better than average Mexican

by fullofsecrets at Citysearch

I tried El Porton for the first time last night, and was pleasantly surprised by their expansive menu. They offer a variety of specialty dishes that aren't typically found at run-of-the-mill "number 12 combo" Mexican restaurants. I had the shrimp chimichanga, and while it was a tiny bit greasy, the flavor was good and it was refreshing to be able to order something I'd never seen on a menu elsewhere. Overall, it was good. Not the very best I've had in Atlanta, perhaps, but tasty enough that I'd put it in my top 5 for Mexican restaurants. I'll definitely go back.

• Pros: Menu has a wide variety of options not usually found at most Mexican restaurants

02/25/03

Cheap, fast and reliable

by brythonic at Citysearch

Where else can you go in order, eat and pay in under 20 minutes for 6 bucks with tip? This place has been alive and kicking for years for a reason. Roswell and Alpharetta working class make this restaurant what it is during the day: A cheap alternative to fast food.

Most lunch items are under 6 bucks and come with free chips and salsa (it will arrive at the table when you do). The service is ok and varies on who you get and how much english they speak. The food is a lot better then the price suggests and the atmosphere is too.

This is a must for people in the area for lunch. Beat the rush and get there at 11:30, you wont be disappointed.

06/11/02

Satisfying Mexican food

by erinbehan_citysearch at Citysearch

Though some may still pine for the old days when El Porton was in the shopping center several miles down the street, this location serves up the quality Americanized Mexican food you want to come with your chips and queso. This is a step above the average too greasy, too cheesy Mexican joint. The wait staff is nice, and I've never been disappointed with the food here. And the previous reviewer is right, the sopa de pollo is excellent.