Monica's El Portal Restaurant

Grace Lloyd

Fun vibe, great prices, great service, delicious food. Right on the old city of Albuquerque so it is walkable and pretty. Loved the breakfast burrito and margaritas!

anna w

First time eating here! Our first experience was great, was seated when we arrived, and parking lot is big. All employees were fast and efficient, it was all teamwork and love the fast-paced. They were onto our drinks and kept checking on us. The atmosphere here was great, it made me feel like home. Food was delicious and authentic. I had xmas chili and they both were good! I will be back here again!! Thank you so much for the experience.

Bruce Aiken

I always take family and friends to Monica's as a true representation of authentic New Mexican cuisine. Located right off the Old Town plaza, this place has so much charm and is a cozy spot to bring your partner for Lunch. All the food is homemade and Monica herself can be seen in the kitchen adding her personal touch to all the traditional dishes served. The ambience is unmatched as diners actually eat in what was Monica's home at one time. There are of course many ABQ restaurants that serve local favorites but this place is VERY different. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You will be very glad you did.

Carlos Lopez

My wife & I like trying new restaurants and Monica's El Portal is one of them. The food was delicious, the green Chile gravy on my chicken fried steak was off the wall. Come to find out that Monica has been making her food homemade for 45 years. Well like they say "if it ain't broken don't fix it". Good job you guys we'll definitely will be coming back, Thank you