El Amigo
3380 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN, 46368
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Address :
3380 Willowcreek Rd
Portage, IN, 46368 - Phone (219) 763-3833
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Sara W.
I am a bit late writing my review, but definitely still wanted to acknowledge this restaurant and have a remembrance of our last meal together... I ate at El Amigo back on December 23, 2014 with my dad, my sister and our friend/"cousin" Jeff. I rode up north with my dad to visit my sister for Christmas and to give her the presents we had for her to open. We were all hungry and decided on El Amigo per their suggestions. It's a cozy little hole-in-the-wall type place, which is right up my alley. We sat in a booth near the windows. I had a nice feeling of nostalgia come over me, being back in the Region and it being Christmastime. I don't remember what all we had to eat, but it was very good. I know I ate more than my share of beans and rice and was extremely full and satisfied. I believe I had a tostada, too, if memory serves. I remember the staff being accommodating when it came to substitutions and they made good recommendations. We also chomped on the fresh chips and salsa they put on our table. I believe there were two (maybe three?) different types of salsa. My sister and I were having a friendly argument over which salsa was hotter. Living with Jeff for so long who did not do spicy and certainly no garlic, my sissy's palate wasn't used to spice anymore and she made me laugh waving her mouth no matter which salsa she tried. I tried a Pacifico for the first time and they brought me a mug with it. They also kept us filled with water and pop. Sometime toward the end of the meal, Jeff made us think he was getting up to get a refill on his pink lemonade. I actually never even noticed he was gone from the table. The check, or so we thought, came and when Dad went to pay the bill, we realized it was a receipt accompanied by some mints. Jeff very kindly and sneakily, went up and paid the entire bill without us knowing. We were all laughing at how stealthy he was. I guess I get a kick out of that sort of thing after witnessing many fights over who would pay the bill when I was a bartender. This ended up being the first and last time the four of us all went out together. Our plans of repeating it and making it a tradition were not to be. Jeff suddenly passed away not even two months later, and my sister joined him about two more months after that. While I wish we could do it again, for sure, one thing that keeps me going is remembering that day and what fun we had. We all really enjoyed El Amigo. I don't know if I could handle going back anytime soon since it would be without them, but if circumstances were different, I would like to eat there on a regular basis. More than decent meal for a good price in a welcoming and comfortable setting with great service. Perhaps you can make your own family memories here. I know I did.
(4)Chad B.
I really wish this place was good. We live really close, and it would be so convenient to stop here every once and a while. The service is not good. The wait staff seems annoyed to have to attend to the tables. There is a lot of standing around. We ordered a bean dip. You can see a lot of the kitchen from the dining room, which is nice. They opened up a container of re-fried beans, put it in the microwave, and then came back in a minute. Not a big fan of the chips and salsa. The meal itself was alright. There are other REALLY good Mexican options in Porter County. We like El Cantarito, Santiago's, and Serranos. Give those a shot.
(2)Mike S.
This place is just awful ! I have ate here twice and both times it sucked. I have to say this because it seems if your Mexican automatically you can cook.... ding ..ding.. ding.... WRONG ! I see to many absolutely terrible Mexican restaurants around and this is one of em !
(1)Leslie B.
This hole in the wall restaurant was really good. We went for lunch & the service was great. The cheese dip was so good!! We ordered the steak quesadillas & the steak & cheese were so good & we loved the rice. The waiter was attentive & did a great job making us feel comfortable & satisfied. So glad we stopped here and ate.
(5)Roland S.
I've been here a few times. It's not quite as good as the one in Valpo, mainly because it's inconsistent. Food prep, portion size, and service quality all vary from visit to visit. The hot salsa is good. I like that they have both Jarritos and horchata.
(3)Jill E.
Love the burritos! Pork is the best! Much better than other spots in town!
(4)Val G.
TERRIBLE!! There is a reason this place has NO CUSTOMERS ALMOST ALWAYS ! And only one waiter - the same person at anytime. The food ,the service just awful. and if you sit in the back next to the kitchen you can see in the kitchen &how dirty and unsanitary it looks& probably is. El amigo in Valpo is totally different everything there is absolutely great . Don't go to the portage one ughh.
(1)Michael B.
We came to el amego after multiple failed attempts to go to other restaurants. The reviews were very mixed, some saying it was amazing and others saying it was terrible but we took our chances, seeing as we really had no other choice. And boy am I glad we did. Though at first I was skeptical of the somewhat dirty interior and almost lack of customers, the food was actually way better than I was expecting. It came out pretty fast and tasted fresh. The service was nice and very accommodating. My family is mostly vegetarian and they switched things around for us and took our requests to accommodate everyone's needs.
(4)Lacee M.
So awful!!!!! This used to be our favorite place to go but something has changed. My husband said he's given them plenty of chances getting lunch there and it was terrible each time. The steak is fatty, grizzly and not as flavorful as it used to be. I took my kids there forgetting what my husband told me and was quickly reminded. I couldn't take a bite without pulling something hard and fatty out off mouth which tends to ruin your appetite not only for me but for the people seeing me do this( not that there was anyone else stupid enough to go there). They completely screwed up my kids orders. They all got burritos. When he brought them to the table he didn't know who's was who's. Not only that but they ordered no beans in two of them and they both came with beans. It took my boys like 3 bites before they hit the beans. They brought new burritos with no beans but it was still missing the others ingredients. No one ate because it was nasty and completely screwed up. I was charged for the burritos I sent back and also the burritos that came back still messed up. I spent $50 for 3 people to eat and we left very hungry. Never ever ever again will I step foot in this place. We used to go here like every week up until about a year ago when we moved and I don't know if they have new owners or new cooks but they definitely have gone cheaper on the ingredients and are running that place into the ground. Do not waste your time or money. You will leave aggravated and hungry. We pulled more out of our mouth than we swallowed. So bad!
(1)Brian K.
One of my Favorite Mexican Spots! Great food, Great Service, and large portions. It's a little expensive for Mexican Food but we'll worth it.
(5)Mari M.
El Amigo is a great taqueria. My boyfriend and I went for dinner last night and were pleasantly surprised. I ordered a chorizo sope. The actual sope was delicious. It was made from fresh masa and was light and fluffy. It came standard with sour cream, avocado, and cheese. It was nice to not be charged extra for those toppings. I also had a chile relleno taco. It was very good and tasted fresh. Finally, I ordered one enchilada en salsa roja. It was good and the sauce did not come from a can. We have found our go-to taqueria. We will definitely be eating here at least once a week. The food is tasty, fresh, and so affordable. Just a note...the tacos come topped with lettuce and tomato so if you want onions and cilantro, you have to ask.
(4)Karen W.
Passing through town and chose El Amigo. Absolutely fantastic fajitas and burritos. Gracious, helpful server. The place Busy with constant takeout. Delicious....a find.
(5)Norman B.
The place was dirty....service was awful...my food was okay but my friends was over cooked and you could tell they microwaved a lot of the food. I left here never wanting to go back again.
(1)Mark M.
A lot of our friends like this place, but for me it is a little dirty and the food is just ok. There are better Mexican restaurants in the area and cleaner.
(2)Matt K.
I noticed on many reviews it talks about how dirty the establishment was, I can say I've been in a handful of times now and it's been clean during my experiences. The food is great and the servers are always very friendly and in a great mood
(5)Brian S.
I tried two dishes from the seafood menu and they were absolutely TERRIBLE!!! I thought twice about eating there after noticing the precooked tortilla chips and salsa left uncovered and within reach on the bar for anybody coming to the counter to breathe on sneeze on or even poison if they wanted. The portions of the kitchen that were visible were NOT clean, yet the menu was enticing enough for me to take a chance. Now let's get to the awful seafood. I ordered what was basically the Mexican version of Oysters rockerfeller and Mexican Gumbo with crab legs. The oysters were bitter, tell tell sign that they're old. I could only tolerate two (after I added my own fresh cilantro and onion). The third one I tried left an aroma in my mouth and nasal passage that reminded me of passing a ranch on the highway. Yes it literally tasted like s***. I nearly puked, had to spit it out! The broth for the Mexican gumbo was good however the crab legs were in a separate package. The meat from the crab legs was dried out (another tell tell sign that they were old). And the one that stil had enough moisture for me to eat tasted like soap. The only reason I gave them one star is because I couldn't give them negative stars. They should have given ME $30 to eat this s***. TERRIBLE, AWFUL SIMPLY THE WORST EATING EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD IN PORTAGE IN. I'm actually considering taco bell because I'm still hungry. That should tell it all.
(1)Mary B.
I love the El Amigo in Valpo a lot more. But this one isn't too bad. Our favorite the bistek con rajas wasn't as great as the other place. Cute festive decor and friendly staff are included.
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