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Bringing the flavor! There are so many wonderful dining options in the Alberta district. This place brings flavorful (and sometimes spicy!) elevated Mexican eats. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so great for any weather. Two of us had trouble deciding, so we got a starter of crunchy corn straws drizzled with deliciousness, a taco plate with one of each of the fillings, a Boing juice and of course a horchata. Omg y'all, the horchata is dessert in a glass. Sweet and cooling like cinnamon toast over ice. Friendly service happy to explain the options. While the menu isn't extensive, it can be almost overwhelming as a vegan to be able to order anything! Filling options included tofu, jackfruit, and soyrizo based options. The salsas were all fresh and flavorful.
Our recent 6-day trip to Portland and Seattle was essentially a non-stop vegan eating extravaganza. Even with stiff competition from a number of other plant-based spots, Chilango PDX was the shining star. It's been about a month and I'm still thinking about their tacos and quesadillas and wishing we had something like that here in San Francisco. Chilango's food was so delicious that, as soon as we took our first few bites, my daughter and I looked at each other and knew that we would be fitting in a second visit before driving home (and we did). For our taco fillings, we tried the tinga, chorizo con papas, campana, suadero, and mushrooms. All were good and worthy of ordering again, but the rich and caramelized suadero offset by tangy salsa was far and away the best, followed closely by the mushroom. If I were pressed to choose a last-place filling, it would be the campana, which is Chilango's play on a Taco Bell-style taco. It was still good, but I'd rather gorge on the suadero and mushroom versions! The quesadilla trio was another winner. The cheese was so soft and melty that it almost became a condiment, and I am a condiment queen so I loved that. If you are a non-vegan who says that plant-based cheese can't be good, Chilango will make you happily eat your words. Something I will skip next time, though, are the esquites. When considering how flavorful and inventive everything else was, these came up a bit short. And I could be wrong, but I think the corn might have been canned or frozen, which - again - seemed out of place against the high quality and freshness of our other selections. But that's a petty quibble on my part. Chilango's tacos and quesadillas were the absolute highlight of our PNW food tour, which is saying a lot because we ate a ton of great food!
Oh damn. These are GOOD. The tinga taco was perfection, I can't even tell it's not meat. The suadero was very lime forward and greasy so I didn't love it, but the flavor was good if you like citrus. I preferred the tinga by far. Textures of both were great. They support Palestine. They love cats. I'm not sure what else I can love more about this place. I brought home a plate with rice and beans and two flavors (tinga and chorizo) for my bf to enjoy and unfortunately I was only given chorizo and no tinga, did not realize this until I got home. I'm so sad because I realized they are closed today (Tuesday) and we leave tomorrow, so my boyfriend won't get to experience the tinga. Sad times. I guess we will have to come back so he can try it next time.
Since I didn't get any for Christmas or New Year, I drove over for the first time today around 4 pm after seeing their Instagram post with tamales take over Sunday's menu and a brand new item called "inside-out tamales." According to the post, January 7, 2024, was the tamales' debut for dine-in Sunday. Unfortunately, I was informed that they sold out of tamales and moles. The staff at the register was helpful after I shared it was my first visit. You order at the counter, they give you a number, then you find your own table to wait for the food. I settled with three hard shell tacos (Tinga, Garlicky Mushrooms, and Chicharron) and a 20 oz horchata for $21.50. Food came out quick! My favorite was the Tinga, which contained sauteed jackfruit and onions simmered in a savory chipotle sauce and garnished with homemade sunflower crema and green salsa. This filling was well-balanced in texture, taste, and spices. It was satisfying in flavor and texture and fulfilling for me! I would order the Tinga again. I was excited about the Garlicky Mushrooms but was disappointed. It was too salty and lack of any flavor for me. The Chicharron en Salsa Verde was the only red salsa (spicy) out of the three tacos I ordered. I was disappointed because the fried Ota Tofu had no flavor. It was smothered in a Tomatillo and Green Chile Sauce, finished with homemade sunflower crema and red spicy salsa. There was a disproportion in the ratio between the fried Ota Tofu and the sauce. I only had a few bites and did not finish the Garlicky Mushrooms and the Chicharron. The horchata was not worth mentioning. I would come back only to check out their tamales since I have yet to find any luck so far in my search for decent tamales, vegan or not in PDX. There were two tables of two each during my visit. The table for two I picked was not clean; I ended up cleaning it by myself since I did not see anyone at the counter while waiting for my food. Self-serve for silverware, water, and napkins. It's cozy enough for indoor sitting. There is a covered outdoor seating area with no heat lamps. P.Y. Inclusive restroom without toilet seat covers.
Top notch tacos! I've had hundreds (thousands??) of tacos in my life, and there's one in particular from Chilango that I crave relentlessly. It's the suadero with jackfruit confit and caramelized onions. While every taco I have had here has been delicious, that one is just chefs kiss.
I went to Mexico near Mexico City when I was 18 for two weeks and it was like my second home. I was an omnivore and had real Mexican street tacos. As a result of this authentic experience while traveling I ended up with Montezuma's revenge aka loose motions. Fast forward to 2023 I am in the NE of PDX going to Chilango PDX for some vegan tacos. The owner is from Mexico City making authentic vegan street tacos from where he is from. My server was from Brazil and was very friendly. Upon his suggestion I went with the following four tacos: Chicharron Suadero Taco Campana Tinga Two were jack fruit based, one was tofu based and the last was my server's favorite aka impossible and beyond meat combination. I am not too keen on impossible and beyond meat yet still found all the tacos tasty and flavorful albeit a bit heavy. It was about $15 USD for everything. I would suggest having a more healthy option on the menu like a plant based vegetable dish or two. I have been to three all vegan taco places on Turtle Island aka the US including: The one in Austin aka Nom Taco I believe (my favorite) aka a food truck Chilango PDX in Portland a second favorite One in Sacramento which had a nice potato side dish yet tacos could have been better Four stars.
Great food and service!! Love the toppings and the ability to try 3 of them on the taco plate!!! Easily the best vegan Mexican place I've been to.
The tacos were authentic street tacos. I had the suadero, tinga, and campano, and the suadero was my favorite. I originally ordered the chicharron as well but they ran out. When I picked up my food, they were very apologetic and explained they replaced that taco with a different one and also comped me with a free horchata on top of the one I ordered. Their customer service was impeccable and for that reason alone I'll keep coming back. Thanks Chilango!
Service was friendly and quick. Cashier happily explained the menu options and how to choose fillings for the entrees. The space has a open, somewhat industrial feel. The food was so well seasoned. Every dish exploded with flavor. The tacos were smallish so buying multiple would be smart if you have a big appetite. The Jamaica beverage was a bit too sweet to be enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and return to this restaurant.
As someone who loves meat, I am very critical of vegan food bc yes I try to eat less meat sometimes but it's hard bc it also has to taste good yanno, I cant live a life with no flavor. This place hits the mark - they have either the best or 2nd best vegan tacos I've tried in pdx so far. Very creative options compared the the veggie option at most taco trucks which is just sautéed veggies. I've tried about 5 or 6 of the tacos and enjoyed them all. My favorites are the Tinga Taco, Rajas con crema & Taco Campana which is their take on a classic Taco Bell taco. If I had to choose a least favorite it would probably be their mole verde, it was just a bit mushy in texture. It's too bad vegan tacos are almost always more expensive than meat tacos or I would definitely eat them more.
This was one of the best vegan spots in OR so far! And the fact that it is authentic Mexican cuisine creatively and deliciously made vegan with so much flavor is crazy!! And the service and hospitality is out of this world! Thank you for making us feel so welcomed! Every bite of everything was so amazing! We had the street corn, the trio of salsas, a chorizo tostado, a chicharron quesadilla, and the enchilada verdes with suadero style. Again so flavorful, so delicious! We also had cafe de olla, Jamaica, and the Horchata! Thank you for bringing compassionately curated Mexican food to Portland in such a culturally inspired space!
Wasn't sure what to expect when trying this place but was very happy with what I ate. The chorizo style taco was my favorite and the one with the impossible meat did not disappoint at all. Trying this place has opened up my mind even more than vegan substitutes can taste just as good as the regular. Margarita was very good as well. Made fresh and didn't seem to just use a bland mix. A must try for everyone!
Yummy tacos! They are a bit small and not very filling, however they are pretty tasty and thoughtfully invented. The tortilla chips tasted like they were out of a Tostitos bag, I would have liked fresher tortilla chips. Yet the flavor of the tacos and the side sauces is what has made me boost the rating to 5 stars - as well as the great attitude of the owner.
Chilango is one of my favorite vegan restaurants in Portland. Known for their flavorful tacos, I love how each filling is diffident and curated with lots of seasoning. The bean dip is a MUST! The esquites is also my favorite, but I wish the portion was a bit bigger. The saudero taco is my fav as well as the chorizo. Their cocktails were delicious. We ordered the guava mezcal-rita and horchata. The employees are nice! Be patient! read more
Going out for Mexican food isn't always fun if you are dairy-free and gluten-free. I mean, yes, a margarita is enough for me, but sometimes it's nice to be able to order food and not have to say - - hold the cheese, hold the sour cream. So, the idea of a vegan mexican place is super exciting to me. We were here last Saturday for a late lunch. This is an order at the counter kind of place. Their menu isn't huge but there were several things that sounded delicious to me. And I was happy to be there with someone because sharing is caring. We started with margaritas - - I got mango, yum - - and chips and guacamole. I ordered the quesadilla with tofu and my husband got enchiladas with chorizo. All was delicious and had a nice kick. Don't forget to bus your own table :) read more
Chilango really shines! I've heard of them, but not I'm not often in the area..I really need to remedy that! I made an effort during World Vegan Month. They had a special of Flautas Ahogados. Three crispy rolled air fried tacos filled with suardero sunken in verde salsa. It came with a side of rice and beans. It was so good! The staff was very friendly. I loved the ambiance!Their special benefited the Humane League. read more
Bringing the flavor! There are so many wonderful dining options in the Alberta district. This place brings flavorful (and sometimes spicy!) elevated Mexican eats. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so great for any weather. Two of us had trouble deciding, so we got a starter of crunchy corn straws drizzled with deliciousness, a taco plate with one of each of the fillings, a Boing juice and of course a horchata. Omg y'all, the horchata is dessert in a glass. Sweet and cooling like cinnamon toast over ice. Friendly service happy to explain the options. While the menu isn't extensive, it can be almost overwhelming as a vegan to be able to order anything! Filling options included tofu, jackfruit, and soyrizo based options. The salsas were all fresh and flavorful. read more
2 years ago
Our recent 6-day trip to Portland and Seattle was essentially a non-stop vegan eating extravaganza. Even with stiff competition from a number of other plant-based spots, Chilango PDX was the shining star. It's been about a month and I'm still thinking about their tacos and quesadillas and wishing we had something like that here in San Francisco. Chilango's food was so delicious that, as soon as we took our first few bites, my daughter and I looked at each other and knew that we would be fitting in a second visit before driving home (and we did). For our taco fillings, we tried the tinga, chorizo con papas, campana, suadero, and mushrooms. All were good and worthy of ordering again, but the rich and caramelized suadero offset by tangy salsa was far and away the best, followed closely by the mushroom. If I were pressed to choose a last-place filling, it would be the campana, which is Chilango's play on a Taco Bell-style taco. It was still good, but I'd rather gorge on the suadero and mushroom versions! The quesadilla trio was another winner. The cheese was so soft and melty that it almost became a condiment, and I am a condiment queen so I loved that. If you are a non-vegan who says that plant-based cheese can't be good, Chilango will make you happily eat your words. Something I will skip next time, though, are the esquites. When considering how flavorful and inventive everything else was, these came up a bit short. And I could be wrong, but I think the corn might have been canned or frozen, which - again - seemed out of place against the high quality and freshness of our other selections. But that's a petty quibble on my part. Chilango's tacos and quesadillas were the absolute highlight of our PNW food tour, which is saying a lot because we ate a ton of great food! read more
Oh damn. These are GOOD. The tinga taco was perfection, I can't even tell it's not meat. The suadero was very lime forward and greasy so I didn't love it, but the flavor was good if you like citrus. I preferred the tinga by far. Textures of both were great. They support Palestine. They love cats. I'm not sure what else I can love more about this place. I brought home a plate with rice and beans and two flavors (tinga and chorizo) for my bf to enjoy and unfortunately I was only given chorizo and no tinga, did not realize this until I got home. I'm so sad because I realized they are closed today (Tuesday) and we leave tomorrow, so my boyfriend won't get to experience the tinga. Sad times. I guess we will have to come back so he can try it next time. read more
Since I didn't get any for Christmas or New Year, I drove over for the first time today around 4 pm after seeing their Instagram post with tamales take over Sunday's menu and a brand new item called "inside-out tamales." According to the post, January 7, 2024, was the tamales' debut for dine-in Sunday. Unfortunately, I was informed that they sold out of tamales and moles. The staff at the register was helpful after I shared it was my first visit. You order at the counter, they give you a number, then you find your own table to wait for the food. I settled with three hard shell tacos (Tinga, Garlicky Mushrooms, and Chicharron) and a 20 oz horchata for $21.50. Food came out quick! My favorite was the Tinga, which contained sauteed jackfruit and onions simmered in a savory chipotle sauce and garnished with homemade sunflower crema and green salsa. This filling was well-balanced in texture, taste, and spices. It was satisfying in flavor and texture and fulfilling for me! I would order the Tinga again. I was excited about the Garlicky Mushrooms but was disappointed. It was too salty and lack of any flavor for me. The Chicharron en Salsa Verde was the only red salsa (spicy) out of the three tacos I ordered. I was disappointed because the fried Ota Tofu had no flavor. It was smothered in a Tomatillo and Green Chile Sauce, finished with homemade sunflower crema and red spicy salsa. There was a disproportion in the ratio between the fried Ota Tofu and the sauce. I only had a few bites and did not finish the Garlicky Mushrooms and the Chicharron. The horchata was not worth mentioning. I would come back only to check out their tamales since I have yet to find any luck so far in my search for decent tamales, vegan or not in PDX. There were two tables of two each during my visit. The table for two I picked was not clean; I ended up cleaning it by myself since I did not see anyone at the counter while waiting for my food. Self-serve for silverware, water, and napkins. It's cozy enough for indoor sitting. There is a covered outdoor seating area with no heat lamps. P.Y. Inclusive restroom without toilet seat covers. read more
2 years ago
Top notch tacos! I've had hundreds (thousands??) of tacos in my life, and there's one in particular from Chilango that I crave relentlessly. It's the suadero with jackfruit confit and caramelized onions. While every taco I have had here has been delicious, that one is just chefs kiss. read more
I went to Mexico near Mexico City when I was 18 for two weeks and it was like my second home. I was an omnivore and had real Mexican street tacos. As a result of this authentic experience while traveling I ended up with Montezuma's revenge aka loose motions. Fast forward to 2023 I am in the NE of PDX going to Chilango PDX for some vegan tacos. The owner is from Mexico City making authentic vegan street tacos from where he is from. My server was from Brazil and was very friendly. Upon his suggestion I went with the following four tacos: Chicharron Suadero Taco Campana Tinga Two were jack fruit based, one was tofu based and the last was my server's favorite aka impossible and beyond meat combination. I am not too keen on impossible and beyond meat yet still found all the tacos tasty and flavorful albeit a bit heavy. It was about $15 USD for everything. I would suggest having a more healthy option on the menu like a plant based vegetable dish or two. I have been to three all vegan taco places on Turtle Island aka the US including: The one in Austin aka Nom Taco I believe (my favorite) aka a food truck Chilango PDX in Portland a second favorite One in Sacramento which had a nice potato side dish yet tacos could have been better Four stars. read more
2 years ago
Great food and service!! Love the toppings and the ability to try 3 of them on the taco plate!!! Easily the best vegan Mexican place I've been to. read more
2 years ago
The tacos were authentic street tacos. I had the suadero, tinga, and campano, and the suadero was my favorite. I originally ordered the chicharron as well but they ran out. When I picked up my food, they were very apologetic and explained they replaced that taco with a different one and also comped me with a free horchata on top of the one I ordered. Their customer service was impeccable and for that reason alone I'll keep coming back. Thanks Chilango! read more
Service was friendly and quick. Cashier happily explained the menu options and how to choose fillings for the entrees. The space has a open, somewhat industrial feel. The food was so well seasoned. Every dish exploded with flavor. The tacos were smallish so buying multiple would be smart if you have a big appetite. The Jamaica beverage was a bit too sweet to be enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and return to this restaurant. read more
As someone who loves meat, I am very critical of vegan food bc yes I try to eat less meat sometimes but it's hard bc it also has to taste good yanno, I cant live a life with no flavor. This place hits the mark - they have either the best or 2nd best vegan tacos I've tried in pdx so far. Very creative options compared the the veggie option at most taco trucks which is just sautéed veggies. I've tried about 5 or 6 of the tacos and enjoyed them all. My favorites are the Tinga Taco, Rajas con crema & Taco Campana which is their take on a classic Taco Bell taco. If I had to choose a least favorite it would probably be their mole verde, it was just a bit mushy in texture. It's too bad vegan tacos are almost always more expensive than meat tacos or I would definitely eat them more. read more
2 years ago
This was one of the best vegan spots in OR so far! And the fact that it is authentic Mexican cuisine creatively and deliciously made vegan with so much flavor is crazy!! And the service and hospitality is out of this world! Thank you for making us feel so welcomed! Every bite of everything was so amazing! We had the street corn, the trio of salsas, a chorizo tostado, a chicharron quesadilla, and the enchilada verdes with suadero style. Again so flavorful, so delicious! We also had cafe de olla, Jamaica, and the Horchata! Thank you for bringing compassionately curated Mexican food to Portland in such a culturally inspired space! read more
Wasn't sure what to expect when trying this place but was very happy with what I ate. The chorizo style taco was my favorite and the one with the impossible meat did not disappoint at all. Trying this place has opened up my mind even more than vegan substitutes can taste just as good as the regular. Margarita was very good as well. Made fresh and didn't seem to just use a bland mix. A must try for everyone! read more
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Yummy tacos! They are a bit small and not very filling, however they are pretty tasty and thoughtfully invented. The tortilla chips tasted like they were out of a Tostitos bag, I would have liked fresher tortilla chips. Yet the flavor of the tacos and the side sauces is what has made me boost the rating to 5 stars - as well as the great attitude of the owner. read more
This eatery has a simple menu and down-to-earth vibe. I selected five different tacos for the price of $17. In addition to the filling, each had Spanish rice added. So, I was plenty full by the time I finished. My favorites were Chicharrón en Salsa Verde and Mole Negro. Service was friendly and prompt. read more
3 years ago
AMAZING tacos, and amazing owners and staff!! Highly recommend this place and it's ambiance! read more
3 years ago
This is actually a food truck but we went when it was in the opposite building space. Cute space with some sketches and decor along the wall. Order at the counter and take any seat that's available. The place is completely vegan. What we didn't expect was that since this is street food, the portion sizes are very small so something to keep in mind. If you're hungry, order one of everything on the menu :P The tacos are their speciality and it was just great. It can be a bit too spicy so I would recommend clarifying that first. They had a special horchata mocha which was unexpected but nice. I would definitely go back and try other things and other specials. read more
3 years ago
Soooo so so good! Fan favorites were the chicharron & the mole taco! Loved every bite! Thank you for accommodating someone in the party who has food allergies, their meal was very good too! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. 10/10 we will be back! read more
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Ok, foodies of Oregon listen up!! Chilango PDX on Alberta St in PDX is a must try destination!!! Let me start with my wife isn't vegan but I am. She usually eats meat when we eat out because she doesn't normally get to cook meat at home. She LOVED this place! This all plant based restaurant offers some of the most authentic Mexican food around! A food truck that grew into a brick and mortar, the love they have for the food and the wonderful energy of the owner comes through in each and every bite! The menu isn't huge. You'll find Street tacos, a sandwich called a hojaldrita, tostadas, quesadillas, elote in a cup, sopecito and a taco bowl as well as some chips and salsa or refried beans and chips. Then, you choose from 6 different guisadas, or stew type proteins to top it all off with. Wow. The garlicky mushrooms were some of the best mushrooms I've eaten in years. Perfectly cooked and garlicky, this was a great addition to both the tostadas and the sopecito. I also tried the Rajas Con Crema (poblano peppers in a creamy sauce) and the Taco Compana guisadas. Both were so good! The Rajas had this rich smokey flavor and just a little spice. The depth of flavor was impressive! The taco compana is a blend of Impossible and Beyond Meat with a crema and lettuce. It was meaty and full of flavor! For dishes we had a few things. My wife had the sope with garlicky mushrooms and I had the mini quesadilla salsa sampler. The sampler was three mini quesadillas with three different salsas. A red, a green and a house made secret salsa. I then had one with rajas, one with taco compana and the last had the a fried and marinated tofu that was incredible on its own. The tofu was perfectly seasoned and cooked, which is quite rare I find when going out. The food here was so good I ended up back here a couple hours later for dinner. I had the 2 tostada meal, one with garlicky mushrooms and the other with taco compana. I ate the garlicky mushroom one immediately. Suoer crunchy, thick tostada shell covered in crema and loaded with toppings. Hands down the best tostada I've ever in Oregon. I then drove 5 minutes back home to eat the second one and even just smothered in the sunflower crema (which I approve of, this crema was divine!) the tostadas held up and were still very crunchy. The taco compana was a little to heavy for the tostadas, i would recommend the mushrooms and rajas con crema for the tostadas. Oh yeah, their horchata was just stupid amazing. The owner and staff were extremely friendly and the owner spent time teaching us a couple of words in Spanish while helping us decide which guisadas to try. This is a new must stop destination for us when we visit Portland, everyone MUST eat here and give this amazing place a try! P.S. They have worked hard to make the restaurant an inclusive place for all. This is a safe space! read more
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Wow! This place was amazing! My partner and I are vegetarians and it was so refreshing to find a delicious, authentic, taco spot that offers plant based options other than just different versions of veggie tacos. Between the two of us, we tried almost every taco on the menu and it was hard to even pick a favorite. Between bites I just kept saying "I can't believe this isn't meat". We also had the chips and salsa and the salsas were out of this world. Also the staff is very friendly, which is always a plus. I can't wait to come back and eat here again. Don't skip out on this place (even if you aren't a vegetarian / vegan!) read more
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I always have wanted to come here but truly forget but today was the day and.....yep, it lives up to all I've heard/read. DELICIOUS!!!! read more
2 years ago
Chilango has been on my radar for a while so having time to go in was great. The food is all vegan and the space has a nice open concept with big windows and outside seating. The service is great! Even though they were out of some topping options , there were plenty more to choose from. The salsa trio was amazing too. Lots of flavor and they all have a unique taste. read more
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3 years ago
This place, hands down, is so bomb! the Saudero tacos are the best! I completely recommend that everyone try the taco sampler. The salsas are delicious! Being Mexican and loving hot chiles, this place definitely did not disappoint. Their red salsa is by far the best one. Flavor on flavor. The service is excellent, the owner is very nice and sweet. Very attentive! This restaurant is very chill. read more
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