South Portland's Go-To Mexican Spot
Right off Western Ave, near the Maine Mall. Family-owned, fiesta-ready, and serving bold, scratch-made Mexican food since day one.
Easy to Find, Hard to Leave
Right near the Maine Mall — easy in, easy out, with plenty of parking. A quick stop for a real sit-down meal.
A Fiesta the Moment You Walk In
Regulars say it feels like a party from the first step through the door. Warm staff, bold food, and genuinely glad you came.
From the Kitchen
Birria Tacos and Beyond
Birria tacos, quesabirria, ranchero enchiladas, jumbo margaritas, and Mexican sodas to keep the kids happy.
Find Us in South Portland
Address: 147 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 773-8851
Hours:
Mon - Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM
Fri - Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM
Sun: 11 AM - 9 PM
Dine in, take out, or order online — we're ready when you are.
All El Rodeo Locations
Looking for a different location? We've got four spots across Maine — find the one closest to you.
Experience El Rodeo, Maine's Best Mexican Food
Scratch-made sauces, chips fried fresh daily, and margaritas big enough to share. Four locations across Maine.
Made from Scratch, Every Day
Chips cut and fried fresh daily. Mole, ranchera, and verde sauces all made in-house. You can taste the difference.
Something for Everyone
From Dishwasher to Founder, Built on Scratch
Juan Sanchez arrived in America from Mexico at fourteen with nothing but a drive to work. Eleven years later, he opened El Rodeo in South Portland — and Maine's never eaten the same since.
The Margaritas Are Famous for a Reason
Jumbo, made-to-order, and available in flavors you won't find anywhere else in Maine. Happy hour runs 2–5pm daily.
Bring El Rodeo to Your Next Event
From office lunches and family celebrations to weddings and community gatherings, El Rodeo Catering makes feeding a crowd easy. Browse our catering menu and submit your request online. Pickup orders require at least 48 hours' notice, and all delivery requests are subject to manual approval. Every catering inquiry is reviewed by our team, and orders are only confirmed after we contact you directly.
What our guests are saying
This is my favourite Mexican restaurant in Maine by far. The chips are always warm and fresh, and the salsa is delicious. Their burritos are top-notch and very large for the price. Would definitely recommend El Rodeo if you’re in the area and want good Mexican
Benjamin B.
Best Mexican around! My one-year-old will even eat the salsa. The ranchero enchiladas are my go-to. The manager is so nice and very funny. The staff is awesome; eating here is an easy choice!
Samantha S.
Had such a great experience! Our waiter was beyond amazing! And the skillets were so satisfying!!! Had plenty of left overs to take home... highly recommend the texas skillet 😋
Rabeka B.
Very good! The food was delicious and my son was very excited about the decor haha. The service was a little slow. They didn't really come back and check up on us but other than that it was a great choice!
Lindsey M.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Margaritas
What meals do you serve?
We serve Lunch and Dinner
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: South Portland, Ligonia, Libbytown, Portland, Broadview Park, Oakdale, Highlands, Sagamore Village, Scarborough, North Scarborough, Westbrook, Munjoy Hill, Riverton, Mountainview Park, North Deering, Fort Preble, Cape Elizabeth, South Gorham, Elizabeth Park, Cape Cottage.
