El Coyote

We had a great time at this restaurant, the vibes inside are amazing and the food is delicious! I'd…read morerecommend the horchata and the queso fundido poblano! What we ate: Queso Fundido Poblano as a starter. We had a Carne Asada Taco and a Pastor Taco. Then got the La Costa Burrito, a shrimp burrito drenched in a creamy white wine sauce with pico, avocado, chili oil & queso fresco. Additionally, for drinks we had a cocktail and a horchata.

Food~We started with Pozole Rojo (chicken) and, as a first timer it didn't disappoint (you can get…read morechicken or carnitas). Enchiladas (carnitas) it was only ok it was a tad bit salty and, a few hard parts (I'll definitely would get the chicken next time). Chicken Fajitas were good but, it's a different taste from other places I've had it (my love enjoyed it he said it had a very authentic flavor). Rice (fluffy) and Beans (well seasoned) both were really delicious. Service~Pearlina was super sweet, knew the menu very well and, had exceptional service. She made sure we had everything we needed and, continue to check on us throughout our meal. Ambiance~It's has a very calming vibe and atmosphere. I love the fact they have a privacy strip on the windows (so no one walking by watches you eat). It's a family owned restaurant and, I would recommend giving them a try. I feel what we ordered was worth it but, everything (except water) has a charge. Only street parking and, lots of indoor/outdoor seating.

7.6 mi•Hawthorne, Sunnyside, Southeast Portland

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Plaza Coyoacan

4.9(145 reviews)

Oh yum!!! Several friends and I stopped in here for lunch and we all agreed that everything we has…read morewas great. I had a couple of tacos a la carte - one fish & one prawns. Both the fish and the prawns were cooked in a red sauce that was delicious! I meant to ask for blue corn tortillas but was so excited to find shrimp & fish tacos that weren't deep-fried that I forgot to ask for them. The regular corn tortillas were excellent, though, so it was not a bad mistake to make. I also had jamaica to drink and let me tell you... it was not made from a mix! It was dark, thirst-quenching, and perfectly made. Most jamaica is super sweet - this was not! I love the flavor of real hibiscus and this did not disappoint. My friends had chile relleno bowls and birria tacos, all of which was excellent. Their watermelon margaritas were tasty and refreshing! Our orders were taken by a helpful person at the cash register and the food was served quickly by a friendly server. The inside and outside areas were clean and tidy, with plenty of seating available at the outside tables. The outdoor seating area is under cover making it a good choice for both summer & winter dining. Definitely going on my "have to go back and try something else" list!

1st Place Portland/Vancouver Chilaquiles Throwdown 2026…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/collection/d6dpaCPfixEzFsfs8s6Kpg/Portland-Vancouver-Chilaquiles-Throwdown-2026 Chilaquiles Scoring: Value 5/5: Chilaquiles with meat $17 burrito with birria $16 beer $6 Sauce 4/5: good salsa roja Chips 5/5: well sauced a little crunch Meat 5/5: pretty tender, well seasoned, decent amount Other 5/5+: guacamole, crema, 2 salsas (the habanero (orange) is excellent) Service 5+: The service is warm, happy and attentive Venue 4/5+ No parking but really nice indoor/outdoor venue which feels like Mexico Plating 4/5: slightly elevated traditional plating Total 37++

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Enchiladas

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Horchata, both of my girls finished theirs! Delicious.

De Noche

4.4(97 reviews)

5.4 mi•Pearl District

Really great and unique Mexican food. High level and unique versions of a lot of classic dishes…read more Smaller place, think there were maybe 6-8 tables? Plus a chef's counter seating area. Service was terrific. Wish I'd gotten our server's name so I could praise him here but he was friendly and interesting. Happy we came here.

Delicious food and warm service…read more The menu is small, but that's because it rotates frequently and is perfectly executed. We had the entire menu, and nothing was less than amazing. The ensalata was the stand-out, being their take on a Caesar. Our drinks were awesome, and everyone was incredibly sweet. Our server was excellent, and helped us confidently order each thing on the menu. His descriptions of the plates were phenomenal. Because of the changing menu, we will have to come back. We were sad there was no tres leches, but we ordered the carrot cake. It was a nice way to end the meal, and we left perfectly satisfied, not wanting more or feeling over-stuffed.

Chilaquiles

Albóndigas con frijoles

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Quesadilla

Republica

4.3(262 reviews)

5.5 mi•Pearl District

We came here for their brunch/lunch on a Sunday. We made reservations since there were 6 of us and…read morewe were celebrating a birthday. Everyone we encountered was incredibly kind. We decided to do the $45 lunch deal where we let them feed us and basically got a 10 course lunch (totally worth it)! Since we tried so many things, some courses were a miss and some were a big hit. It was really fun! Some of my favorites were the arroz con frijoles, yes the rice and beans! They are so flavorful and served with house made tortillas. I think my favorite thing was the tostada topped with white beans, cabbage, and roasted corn - insane! I also loved the Huarache with adobo squash and I'm not normally into smokey things, but everything just worked together. I wasn't the biggest fan of one of the moles we were served, but there was a sweeter one that was paired with eggplant that I couldn't stop eating. We ended the meal with 2 desserts and 1 came with a candle for our friend, which is always such a lovely gesture. The fried concha was incredible!! GET IT! Ours had ground cherries and a lime whipped cream and I would come back just for that. This is definitely a spot that's worth the tasting menu! There are so many flavors to explore you will want to try everything!

I came to República for lunch and did the tasting menu, which was around $40 per person and gave us…read morethe opportunity to try everything on the menu. For the amount of food and the overall experience, I thought it was a great way to experience the restaurant. Ángel took care of us and made the meal even more memorable by telling us the story and inspiration behind each dish as it came out. It made the tasting feel like much more than just trying a bunch of different dishes. I'm definitely a carnivore and usually feel like a meal needs some kind of meat, but surprisingly, my favorite dish was the mole with eggplant and rice. The mole was delicious, and I genuinely didn't miss having meat on the plate. I would happily order that dish again exactly as it was. The tomates en salsa arabe were another standout. I really enjoyed how fresh the dish tasted, especially with the seasonal tomatoes they were using. I also had the carnitas tacos, which had great flavor and texture. For dessert, we had what was essentially a fried concha, and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. It had just the right amount of sweetness for me and was a great way to finish the meal. Overall, I highly recommend doing the full tasting menu at República. For around $40 per person, you get to experience the entire menu, and if you're lucky enough to have Ángel there to walk you through the stories and concepts behind the dishes, it makes the experience that much better.

7.3 mi•Belmont, Sunnyside, Southeast Portland

Just open for linch for a clean pic getting ready

Meat with black mole

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Our wonderful Chefs in the Kitchen during service.

Taqueria Los Puñales

4.3(321 reviews)

Great place, delicious tacos, nice people good vibes…read more Chips and guac was awesome. Nice outdoor seating! Good vegan taco options too!

Every taco here is interesting in its own way. They got your basics but they also have their own…read moreauthentic take on tacos. Some of the best tacos in Portland. I broke my rule that I only eat tacos out of a truck for this place. Worth it. (4.4 Stars)

4.3 mi•Boise, Mississippi, North Portland

Charming decor, inside and out

Carnitas taco and shrimp taco

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Strawberry Margarita

Por Qué No? Taqueria

4.1(1.4k reviews)

Terrific experience dining here and cute clever name as well! I appreciated the touch of how they…read moretake drink orders while you're in line which adds efficiency and speed. Cashier and staff provided great service including the bartender/drink maker! I enjoyed my drink and food here. The ambiance has cute decor around! My brisket bowl and taco were flavorful and the corn, guac & chips, and salad were filling and delicious as well.

NEVER AGAIN! I am…read morefrom TN and I have lived in Southern California for over 10 years. I have also traveled to 49 states and many cities in Latin America. I know "real Latin/Mexican" and "Tex Mex" food. The food at the place HORRIBLE!!! The Esquites was dry and lacked any flavor. The Cheesy Refried Bean with chorizo as the ONLY decent thing we ordered. The carne asada, pork chili verde, carnitas tacos and carne asada were all BLAND. The service was great. As we were leaving the line of granola looking folks clearly told me exactly why this place has so many good reviews. NEVER AGAIN!

6.7 mi•Kerns, Northeast Portland

Chips & Guacamole

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Their yummy chips and guacamole.

Güero

4.6(835 reviews)

Delicious and fresh tortas! I ordered delivery for tortas for my office and everything was on time…read moreand the tortas were intact and not soggy. I got the masa y papa torta. I loved the creative vegetarian option and it was piled high with veggies and flavorful sauces that brought everything together. The bread itself was on the thinner side, which I appreciated since it allowed everything inside to be focus of the sandwich. I also loved the carrot habanero hot sauce that came neatly packed on the side. Others in my office raved about the carnitas torta being amazing as well.

Güero is a VERY popular place, based on how crowded it was on my weekday evening visit. Despite…read morethe crowd, we were able to get a seat right away. Staff is very friendly, professional, and helpful. Ambiance is very casual, and the menu is small and specialized. Chips were remarkably good, as were all of the sauces. The torta I ordered was quite good, and very large in size. Parking is strictly street, but I was able to get a spot a few blocks away.

8.2 mi•Hillsdale, Southwest Portland

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Esquites

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Inside the space

Casa Colima

4.0(385 reviews)

Stopped in for lunch around noon on a Saturday. Located in a strip mall area. Plenty of parking…read morearound the building, but only a few parallel parking spots available at the building entrance. The inside decor is super cute and colorful. The painting on the walls and furniture is very festive! I love how they have different seating area rooms to spread guests out for privacy. They also have a covered outdoor seating area available. Staff was welcoming, friendly, helpful and attentive. I read reviews about their complimentary chips, salsa and bean dip. We asked for the bean dip, but we found out when we received our bill that it's not complimentary anymore. Bummer. It was good, but not worth the extra $5. They were extremely generous with their chips and salsa, so in the end we were okay paying the extra $5. We ordered the chicken quesadilla and charbroiled burger. Both were great! Fresh ingredients. The quesadilla wasn't greasy at all. Neither were the chips! Our server recommended the pollo asada for my quesadilla and it was much appreciated. The seasoning on the chicken was delicious, including the charbroiled flavor. Overall a wonderful first visit here. We'll definitely be back! Would highly recommend.

I always love coming here. The food and drinks are both amazing and the service is always…read morewonderful. Plus this time I was pleasantly surprised there was a weekday happy hour for food! The venue is huge so lots of space and accommodating for those with kids or large groups.

Chicken Fajitas!

Try our Molcajete Mexicano!

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Burrito Asada!

Comala

4.7(19 reviews)

5.4 mi•Pearl District

Charming interiors, great service, fantastic staff who know their Mezcal history, and a kitchen…read morethat serves minimal but authentically Mexican dishes, with an upscale twist, combine to make this easily one of my favorite places in the city. It's Portland dining month so try their 3-course meal for $35. The blue corn mushroom quesadillas are packed with flavor in every bite, the carnitas with topping sauce are juicy and tender and their flan is extraordinary- I dare you to not get a second one! And don't forget to pair all this deliciousness with a Mezcal flight!

Really good mezcal selection and I also loved my carnitas sope. It's a cool dark lounge vibe with…read moregood service, I enjoyed my time.

1.0 mi•North Portland, St. Johns

Selection of Mezcales.

Carnitas.. Pretty good for Portland..

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Old Fashioned.. Tequila

Tienda Santa Cruz

4.3(606 reviews)

Supermarket up front, supermarket taco lounge in back. Dang fine fast Mexican food. Grab a slice of…read moretre leche on your way out.

We stopped in to check it out, nice little restaurant tucked inside the Tienda. My wife and I…read moresplit a chicken burrito supreme and it was plenty for the two of us. Hot out of the kitchen, the beans were warm until the last bite!. I should have switched to Spanish when ordering as there was a slight communication but next time I will know what to do. Muy Bien!

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Asada

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Zach L.

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9 years ago

There's not much to say here. Asada was great, the price is great and the people are super friendly. If you're in the area I would definitely try it out. Wait time wasn't too long, maybe a few minutes, but I came in the middle of the day. As I waited I could here them cooking, I wasn't disappointed with the finished product! read more

David S.

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11 years ago

My wife and I ordered 1 each of the tacos. Each had a distinct flavor, and each was delicious. My wife and I are a bit of food snobs, but these tacos were of similar quality to those of Por Que No in SE Portland. The service was great also. Thank you! read more

Javier D.

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9 years ago

Like this place. I go their once in a while and it has never let me down. I will recommend to my friends to go here

Caitlin W.

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11 years ago

Best Mexican food in North Portland, hands down!!!

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