A restaurant in a historic Jerez mansion on the town's main plaza, specializing in chiles en nogada and tacos de barbacoa with sweeping views of the plaza below.
Los Portales occupies a historic mansion, or casona jerezana, directly on the main plaza of Jerez de Garcia Salinas, a Pueblo Magico about an hour from Zacatecas city known for its colonial architecture and connection to poet Ramon Lopez Velarde. The restaurant specializes in chiles en nogada during its late-summer season and tacos de barbacoa year-round, giving visitors both a seasonal showcase dish and a reliable everyday order. Upper-floor seating opens onto views of the plaza and its portales, the arched walkways that give the restaurant its name, making it one of the most scenic dining spots in town. The atmosphere mixes colonial architecture with a relaxed small-town pace, appealing to day-trippers from Zacatecas city as well as Jerez locals. Weekends bring the busiest crowd, particularly during any town festival, when reservations are worth making to secure a plaza-view table.
Signature dishes
- Chiles en nogada (seasonal)
- Tacos de barbacoa
- Regional antojitos
Good to know
- Known for
- Historic Jerez mansion restaurant; known for chiles en nogada
- Hours
- Daily 1PM-9PM
- Reservations
- Recommended on weekends
- Dress code
- Casual to smart casual
Location
Plaza principal, Centro, Jerez de Garcia Salinas, Zac.
22.6396, -102.9900 View on map
Highlights
- Housed in a historic Jerez casona directly on the main plaza
- Chiles en nogada served seasonally in late summer
- Tacos de barbacoa as a year-round specialty
- Upper-floor seating with views over the plaza's portales
- A popular day-trip stop from Zacatecas city
Tips for visiting
- Visit in late summer for the seasonal chiles en nogada
- Ask for upper-floor seating for the best plaza views
- Combine with a day trip to Jerez, about an hour from Zacatecas city
- Reserve ahead on weekends, especially during town festivals
When to visit
Late summer for chiles en nogada, or any weekend for the plaza atmosphere
Accessibility
The restaurant occupies a historic multi-level mansion; upper-floor plaza-view seating may involve stairs, and full wheelchair accessibility is not confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Los Portales located?
On the main plaza of Jerez de Garcia Salinas, inside a historic mansion known as a casona jerezana.
Is chiles en nogada available year-round?
No, it is a seasonal specialty, typically served in the late summer.
How far is Jerez from Zacatecas city?
Approximately an hour by car, making it a popular day-trip destination.
Should I reserve ahead?
Yes, especially on weekends and during town festivals.