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Chayo

5.0 (33 reviews)
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Kevin P.

One word: get their cheesesteak. It's a new an upcoming truck and honestly I am all here for it. I was recommended by the gentlemen working at the fragrance store In front and he claimed it's his favorite food in all of Portland. I don't know what kind of special ingredients was placed in the sandwich but one bite after another was heaven. Lots of outdoor seating, no restroom, limited parking, but amazing service.

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Raeann P.

Alright. Tucked away in a CUTE alley is this little food truck. It was a quiet Saturday, and it sits by itself between some cute shops. We had NO idea what we were in for but WOW. We had the Xicano cheesesteak, and let me tell you - this was hands down the best rendition of cheesesteak I've ever had. The poblano peppers and the seasonings just brought this sando home. If you're in the area, come try this place!

Food truck!
Sean P.

Fun new find on Division. Chayo will not disappoint! Absolutely delicious Mexican cheesesteak sandwich. Highly recommended. There is seating in the alley for probably five or six groups of folks to enjoy this truck's fare. Order ahead to avoid any waits. So so good.

Tinga Sandwich
Kareem A.

Wowow, I got a tinga sandwich and it was delicious! Soft bread, tasty chicken. Light but filling. I'm so happy to be able go walk to such good Mexican food. This rivals the Guero torta, as one of the best I've had in Portland.

The Hot Oli
Mike R.

I've been waiting to try this place since it opened! I had my eyes set on the Ay Chihuahua but after reading a couple articles about this place I decided to try the Hot Oli. Flavor was good, pork loin potentially tasted a little dry, but maybe that's their style? Next time I stop here I definitely want to try that Ay Chihuahua!

Xicano cheesesteak
Lia S.

This place is excellent - I've come here a few times now and I'm always impressed. Today I ordered the Xicano Cheesesteak and it blew my mind! Carne asada, tons of cheese, poblanos, onions and green peppers made for an amazing combination of flavors, but the addition of the avocado salsa and roasted tomato salsa sends it over the edge. The final element of perfection is the perfectly toasted bread that gives the perfect crunch. Highly recommend!

Gringa
Talia M.

After striking out at several lunch spots along SE Division that are closed for lunch on Wednesdays, I lucked out and came upon this food cart. I ordered the Gringa with carne asada, and OH MY GOODNESS, so incredibly tasty. I wish it came with some chips and salsa, but oh well. Excellent service as well. Cannot wait to go back and try some other items on the menu.

Amy B.

Awesome! Visiting from out of town and knew we needed to try a food truck in Portland. Glad it was this one! Get the Chicano cheesesteak. You won't be sorry!

The Gringa and the Ay Chihuahua.
Kim P.

So so delicious... We ordered both, split them and practically inhaled the food... so delicious I would have a hard time choosing just one item from the menu. Fresh ingredients friendly service and clean outdoor seating.

Chicano cheesesteak

One of the best food trucks in Portland. The Chicano cheesesteak sandwich is my favorite and the gringa is delicious

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Mollie C.

This new cart is just what we needed! It opened at the end of the pandemic and it felt like the clouds parted the same day. We've been several times now and have tried everything. It's all delicious and they have veggie and GF options. My favorite so far is the Gringa. The flavors are so good and our 9-yr old loves it too! Go there!!

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Thank you for the kind words. I’m glad you enjoy ¡Chayo!

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I finally made it to the neighborhood food cart and now I know what I was missing. Freshly made beef tacos were fabulous! So tasty.

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I’m glad you enjoyed the tacos. Thanks for stopping by!

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3 years ago

Great value! Tasty and cool neighborhood. I had the adobado pork tacos on corn tortillas.

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3 years ago

Absolutely amazing! That's all I have to say! If you haven't been here, you are missing out. Some of the best food in Portland. Hands down

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3 years ago

A seasonal delight! The owner is kind and the food is delicious. A great lunch spot in the neighborhood.

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5 years ago

Love the Chicano Cheesesteak and the chicken Tickle my Tinga. Home cooked goodness & well priced.

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