PHORTAL

Name: PHORTAL
Address: 40 Blvd. Antonio Mijares, San José del Cabo, BCS, Mexico, 23400
Telephone: 624 355 5582
Price range: MXN500 and over
Rating: 5

5.0

13 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Innovative
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

(Eng)

Located in the art district of San José del Cabo, Phortal Restaurante & Catering is an innovative concept that blends art, creative contemporary cuisine with Mexican influences, and mixology in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. Its “fancy not fancy” approach allows guests to enjoy three- to five-course menus made with fresh, local ingredients. In addition to its bar specializing in Mexican spirits, the sommelier offers pairing options that elevate each of the chef’s Alejandro Magallanes creations. At Phortal, every detail is designed to provide a memorable culinary experience, with each visit offering something new as the menu changes weekly.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
Phone number
624 355 5582
Website
https://www.instagram.com/phortalrestaurante/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
40 Blvd. Antonio Mijares, San José del Cabo, BCS 23400
Area
San José del Cabo
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

13 Reviews

S
Sandy
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic atmosphere, excellent food and service.
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Manuel
Baja California
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience. We went to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Alejandro was really attentive, he even percent us to the Chef. The wine menu needs an improvement.
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Edward
Seattle
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Constant, inventive and delicious. The best of Los Cabos hands down. Michelin star quality on all levels: ingredients, recipe, execution, flavor, value, and service. You have to trust their menu design and this can be a bit jarring to some people who want to pick everything but not us. They respect your requests and food restrictions. Worth a trip for the adventurous food lover. Great patio and attentive staff. Chef knows his craft and can hold his own anywhere in the world we have traveled. Street parking so recommend a cab if you are not savvy to San Jose Del Cabo roads. Once inside, magical.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Had such a great date night. If I could rate service more than 5 stars, I would! Alejandro and his team were great and the small touches (black napkin because I was wearing a black dress, choice of accent for water, etc) set this dinner apart from most, especially in San Jose and the larger Los Cabos area. Alejandro being a certified sommelier gave me the confidence to trust his pairings with the meal and all were spot on. Will definitely make this an annual dinner when we are in the area!
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J
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excelente opción en San José del Cabo. Tienen un menú de 3 o 5 tiempos que cambia cada semana. Lo disfrutamos mucho.
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MichS
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite beautiful food. Expect Michelin star quality. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend.
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Edward
Seattle
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our best meals in all our decades in Mexico whether as tourists or residents. It is a chef's tasting menu but you let them know what dietary needs you have and preferences (we don't eat Octopus for instance). Every dish was amazing, from the welcome artisan cocktail and amuse bouche through the desserts. Chef knows his flavors and we love the courageousness of his recipes. Mains of Shrimp, Sea Bass, and Steak were fantastic and uniquely prepared with great sauce components. Appetizers were tasty: smaller pairs of lamb taco & short rib and fresh Tuna & tuna sushi roll appetizers were stupendous. Service of the staff was on point and the bartenders knew their craft. If you are someone who considers yourself a foodie, you must try it and, as people who eat out in Los Cabos throughout the year, I can say there is no equal. Michelin quality and at a reasonable price. Note it appears to be a small storefront but is a very nicely appointed place inside with a large patio and interior AC spaces. We are still talking about it more than recent dinners at a few Michelin two stars and James Beard winner establishments in US stateside and in Europe, which is high praise. Not to be missed.
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Doug
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 7 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phortal is, without a doubt, one of the best, hottest, and coolest spots in ALL of Cabo. Go there. It's not only a delectable experience, but the service is outstanding. They will have a Michelin star, no doubt. I went twice in one week because it was so good. The best part was that everything was completely different on the second visit, and it was equally amazing.
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Michael
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal and drinks were amazing - each course was a surprise of flavor accompanied with fantastic service that exceeded all expectations. We definitely look forward to another visit.
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TimB
Charlotte
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Service is impeccable, food is beautiful, creative, AND delicious. Top quality ingredients. The finest and truly genuine hospitality by everyone from the moment you walk in. What a treat to experience the genius of Chef Alejandro!
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PHORTAL is rated 5 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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40 Blvd. Antonio Mijares, San José del Cabo, BCS 23400

Additional information

Area
San José del Cabo
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking

Website
https://www.instagram.com/phortalrestaurante/
Phone number
624 355 5582

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