Although the dining area is a little small, the restaurant is clean and open and they offer a great patio if the weather is right. Los Portales is a great dinner location, especially for a large group of friends. They are well-equipped to handle large groups of people, and the service and food are superb. The dining area is a good size, and upon entering the restaurant you almost get the sense of walking into a large party where everyone is welcome. El Zarape has a very different atmosphere, with authentic Mexican decor.
Partitions divide the dining areas.
Therefore the restaurant is less equipped to handle large groups, and better suited for taking a date. All the same, the food is great and the service is even better. Originally published in Vol. 91, Issue No. 7, October 7, 1999.