Restaurant Review...."Los Portales Mexican Restaurant" in Durham NC

It was Tuesday night.  Just one of those after work nights, where I was tired and did not feel at all like cooking.  I called Erica and asked if she wanted to try out a new, to us, restaurant.  The answer was a very quick..."Yes!"  We had walked past this restaurant about a week ago and what piqued our interest was the colorful decor.  Bright and whimsical....fun.  I zoomed home, picked up Erica and off we went.....to "Los Portales Mexican Restaurant" in Durham NC.

I found several meanings for the word Los Portales...."the porches, entrance, doorway, the patios".  Sounds welcoming:-)

Now what does "bienvenidos" mean?
It is spanish for "Welcome".  Very nice greeting on the bench outside their door.

Color and whimsy all around....

Tired after a very long day.  Could only manage a half smile....

Full smile now:-)
Strawberry Margarita.
Very good!

Chips and Salsa...

Even the table had
character....

The Menu was extensive.  I did not get to study the menu at home (like I usually do) before our visit, so I made a quick choice. Enchiladas Blancas....They were good.  I did add a bit of salsa for a touch more flavor.

All in all what did I think of LosPortales?  It was fun and relaxing after a long day at work.  The decor was colorful and interesting and the food good.  The service was friendly and the atmosphere casual.  I would go back.
Get out and try a new restaurant.
Enjoy Your World!
Kathiey:-)