Taqueria Los Portales

Newark, CA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Newark
#28
of 119 restaurants
City Percentile
66%
rating percentile
Address
Taqueria Los Portales, 36782 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
Phone
(510) 745-7754
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Taqueria Los Portales is a restaurant located in Newark, CA. It is one of 119 restaurants listed in Newark. Its 4.3-star rating is above the Newark city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Taqueria Los Portales

Family owned business since 1999. Inspired by authentic Mexican food from the region of Jalisco.

Hours

Saturday9 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Surabhi Ravindra · Jan 2026

One of the best restaurant for a quick dinner on those busy weekdays. The staff is polite and can customize orders based on preference.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 James Weaver · May 2021

Decent steak burrito. Maybe I'm just too particular when it comes to Mexican food but, it just seems that too many places water the flavor down in order to please folks who aren't Hispanic?? My burrito had a HEAVY pepper tone and not much else. I was forced to eat it with both cups of the salsa that came with it. However, It was prepared in no time flat. The service was terrific and the cashiers are super nice.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Salvatore Brock · Mar 2023

Service has been generally good not great. I would have wanted more protein in our super burritos. Parking can be tricky. Food comes with chips and salsa.

★★★★★ 5.0 Andy N · Oct 2023

☆☆☆☆☆ Latest update: Order a super soft taco with carnitas for appertizer. And for main dish, order the Garlic Shrimp. Caveat: do not stuff yourself with chips. And even with the appertizer, eat about half so you'd have enough stomach to enjoy the main dish. This place looks like "a hole in the wall" (figure of speech) but don't let it fool you. It is a full restaurant. (Today is Friday, Dec. 13, 2024) Holy enchiladas! This is a small spot on the wall, and it is very authentic. As authentic of Mexican food as you can get. I order the Super soft Taco with carnitas. It is delicious 😋 I have been in Fremont since around 1996, and this restaurant has been there before me. Now, I don't have to drive down to San José for Mexican food auténtico. I am not Hispanic but when I was in college, I

★★★★★ 5.0 Sara B · Aug 2025

I haven't been to this restaurant in Yeats. It hasn't changed and the food was soooo delicious! Excellent customer service 👏

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurantLatin American restaurant

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