Portland's Mexican scene thrives in food cart pods and neighborhood restaurants. The city's creativity extends to Mexican cuisine, while authentic taquerias serve the growing Latino community.
Portland Favorites
¿Por Qué No?
$$ • Multiple Locations
Portland's beloved taqueria. Long lines, worth it.
Nuestra Cocina
$$$ • Division
Oaxacan-inspired with moles and mezcal.
Tamale Boy
$$ • Northeast
Tamales and more from a dedicated team.
Food Carts
La Jarochita
$ • Woodstock
Outstanding food cart with authentic tacos.
Birrieria Lupita
$ • Various Pods
Birria specialists in cart form.
Taqueria Nueve
$ • Alberta
Creative tacos in a beloved cart.
Authentic Mexican
La Sirenita
$ • Alberta
Outstanding seafood tacos and cocktails.
Tienda Santa Cruz
$ • Woodstock
Grocery store with excellent prepared food.
Taqueria Los Gorditos
$ • Multiple Locations
Excellent tacos with vegan options.
Pro Tip: Portland's food cart pods are essential—many of the best Mexican spots started (and remain) as carts.