I absolutely love this place! The classic breakfast tacos with bacon are by far the best breakfast menu item in PDX in my opinion! The salsa verde is also the best by far from any Mexican food place I've tried in the Portland metro area! read more

El Guero - Classic 2 Breakfast Tacos with bacon - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice tacos...we tried a variety. Good flavor on all, not too spicy, generous with the meats. 5 stars if they'd given up a bit more (and evenly dispersed) guac atop them. Service was pleasant and pricing good. Smallish truck court with a nice sized parking lot. read more

El Guero - El Guero - Carne Asada and pollo - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very delicious food. Especialmente the burritos so delicious. Good price and portions.

Pastor and carnitas tacos sooo delicious with crispy meat and rich sauce. Also, lots of filling- I made 3 tacos out of my 2. Shells are heated to perfection. I'll be back! read more

I spent 40 yrs in AZ, so Mexican food is near and dear to my heart. This cart serves up some of the best I've had since moving to PDX. Love their shrimp tacos, their Guero burrito... Can't go wrong with anything. And nicest people on top of it! Oh yeah,.their tortillas are heavenly! read more

After several visits and pretty much had just about every menu item, I have to say, their Carnitas might be my new top 3 in town. Flavor, technique and spices are fire and not to mention the char that gives it this amazing sweetness/smokiness. Their refried beans are great as well, and the green salsa is addicting. The red sauce sadly needs work, it's flat and bitter.Their guacamole is a must have here, add this to your Carnitas tacos or bowl and you have yourself a very tasty meal. The prices are actually too low IMO, I never say this, but it's true. All & All - All the protein options are good, but the Carnitas is the MUST have. The red sauce keeps them from a 5 stars, but I will update if I taste a change. read more

The food is so good and I love the staff, I have been going for 7+ years and the mood of the food carts is so cute! 100/10 would recommend.

We've been going here for months now and NOTHING compares to their chorizo burrito!! Come and support this small business :)

I love the food and Great service we come 5+ hours to have great food and customer service recommended hand down toes down and will return over and over again read more

Been looking for Tacos al Pastor since our last usual food truck spot back in So. Florida. El Guero was our first try and satisfied mightily! The double wrap corn tortilla was fresh and the meat ratio perfect! The meat was seasoned and braised so you can see the coloration through and the flavor was wonderful. With just a touch of cilantro and onion the meat shone and was the star! We probably could have done without the full plate but we were doing dinner and surprise-the rice was delish and moist and the beans cheesey! The woman cooking and serving was so sweet and pleasant she makes visiting our local businesses so worthwhile. Sitting outside at Rose City Food Park enjoying the spring sunshine topped the experience off! Score! read more

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Ok, I was hungry and another favorite burrito cart about 1 mile away was inexplicably closed, still this place is NOT second choice. My al pastor burrito with spicy salsa was transcendental. Hot, plenty of seasoned pork .... O...M...G. I noticed a few reviews complaining about the prices Deal with it, the days of $5 burritos are over! Another review wanted them to be more tightly wrapped. Maybe but a round burrito doesn't heat up evenly on a grill. They put a half-wrap on it that makes it easier to hold together. Keep doing what you're doing, El Guero. I'm still in burrito bliss!! read more

Best carnitas burritos, carne asada tacos and quesadillas around! Friendly owners, always smiling rain or snow or shine! and the price is right. read more

Yummy chorizo, egg, and onion breakfast tacos!

It would be 5 starts if they would have just given me the $13 burrito order on top of the tacos but they completely left it out

Almost every Mexican food cart and restaurant offers a breakfast burrito, but tastes vary widely. El Guero is my go-to cart: I often split the big $5.50 burrito into two separate meals. Unlike at some places, the potato here is mashed-like for better texture rather than included as hard cubes. And the bacon is diced so you don't pull out an entire strip in one bite. The ratio of ingredients is just right and the tortilla is grilled. I wish they'd offer some creative hot sauce options, but the standard red and green suffices. Other traditional items were up to par. read more

El Guero - Only 1/2 shown: great value and one of the better cart breakfast burritos. - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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When I got out of the Army nearly 20 years ago, I worked as a long-haul truck driver for almost 2 years. Anytime I got anywhere close to Fontana, CA, I'd pull the truck over and walk a few blocks in the Southern California sun, to a little corner mercado. I'd walk in, past the classic gang snapbacks, and makebmy way to the back of the store. This is where the sweetest little bruja worked her magic. Pouring her soul into each burrito with each fold of the tortilla. Carnitas, pinto beans, rice and pico...all rolled into a culinary masterpiece; a burrito against which all burritos would be measured... ...until now! I love burritos and tacos. My wife's friends call me 'El Guero', so trying this place was inevitable. I have to say, move over Fontana Burrito, there's a new yardstick. My heart belongs to another bruja or brujo who makes the BEST DAMNED BURRITO I'VE EVER EATEN. read more

El Guero - Al Pastor Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is down the block from where I live so I'll get it when I'm desperate and need something simple in a pinch. Not the best, but okay given Portland's low standards. Sweet management but I wish the burritos were wrapped tighter and had more flavor. read more

If I could give 3.5 I would because the woman working was so awesome. I got three tacos in total, one was carnitas which was REALLY good and the other two were "fish". Turns out they just fried up some skinny Gortons fish sticks and made a taco (one stick per taco for $3.50). Apparently the burritos are the reason people come here but it was a really hot day and I didn't want a heavy burrito. I probably wouldn't eat here again, it was ok but there are other trucks to try. Super disappointed. read more

You really can't go wrong with a burrito from here. Decent flavor and moist chicken. The only issue I have is with the hot sauce not being hot enough but if chips and salsa isn't your deal, don't worry about it and enjoy the burrito. read more

Amazing food 100% recommend !!!!!! Burritos are so amazing I will be coming back every time I have a craving for a burrito!!

Here's another rave review for El Guero, one of the best food carts in NE Portland and a solid reason to stop by the Rose City Park food court on NE Sandy if you haven't been there already. Everything about this cart is excellent, from their friendly service to their tacos, breakfast burritos, quesadillas, assorted plates, and wide variety of later-day burritos. My favorites: the Aaron and the carne asada. Everything is fresh, ample, made to order, packed with flavor, and served with a smile. Just writing this is making me hungry. read more

Update! I came for a cheap burrito, and I got a cheap burrito. Here's where I have a problem: it was over $10. It was a decent deal when it was a $5 burrito but that was the only thing going for them. Get a better burrito for less up the hill at Aztec, over on Halsey at Poblano, or even down the street at Laughing Planet. They also charged me for items I didn't get. I won't make this mistake again. read more

Here's the thing...I had to fast for a 9:45 blood draw. I was beyond haangry when I started searching on yelp for a breakfast burrito. I was seriously jonesing for an eggy-meaty burrito and was delighted to find that Guero was just .70 miles from the medical office parking lot. Turns out it's in the same food court where I get my favorite breakfast bagel sandwich. I had nooo idea it was just a few carts down. As luck would have it, there were several orders ahead of mine, but that did not deter me. I just added a fish taco to help with the intense food cravings and he directed me to GF Chef for my caffeine fix to help with an intense headache. I was beyond excited when they called out my order. I polished off the taco in a mere seconds, steamy warm tortillas preparing my tastebuds for the main course - their PDX breakfast burrito. The burrito really hit the spot. It was packed with a tantalizing assortment of individually-prepared goodness and the added coffee from GF was just what I needed to go with it. This will be my new local favorite place, with so many more menu items to explore! read more

Take care of this place and these people - solid food that won't cost you an arm and a leg to get full on. Seems that's tough to find in this area. I stop here regularly for tacos, they're consistently fresh and loaded up. Was shocked at the size of their breakfast burritos too - I historically overeat, and even I needed help to even finish it. read more

(NOTE: At the time of this review, El Guero is at the Rose City Food Park, near NE 52nd and Sandy Blvd) Many people who know me are aware that burritos are one of my many addictions. And because I'm a big breakfast fan, breakfast burritos are probably the first thing I seek out at these Mexican carts. Oh, El Guero also has tacos, quesadillas, and the non-breakfast burritos (with the usual beans, rice, choice of meat, etc.), but it's like my internal target locks in on breakfast items first. It certainly helps if there's bacon. And that's just what we have here. A thick $5 breakfast burrito. A warmed giant flour tortilla gets stuffed with cooked potatoes, bacon, cheese, and eggs. A killer sweet deal, honestly. The potatoes are soft and fluffy. The smoky diced bacon is an automatic win. The proper amount of cheese and eggs for my liking. I can get all the flavors in one bite -- but if I get more bacon, that's perfectly OK. Everything is seasoned properly. Most people should be filled just from this breakfast burrito alone. The burrito came with two sauces, green and red. Perfect for the panda to just drink straight. Other breakfast items include breakfast tacos, chorizo tacos, and omelets. There's even a Chorizo Con Papas Burrito ($4.75) with potatoes, chorizo, scrambled eggs, onions, beans, cheese, and sour cream inside a flour tortilla. The regular cheese quesadilla here ($3.75) also comes with beans, rice, and guacamole. For an extra dollar, try the Special Quesadilla with melted cheese, bell peppers, onions, chicken, and guacamole. Fajita plates are $6. Choice of chicken, carne asada, or a "trio" (asada, chicken, and shrimp). On the regular burrito options, my eyes darted to the El Guero Burrito ($5) and the Chile Relleno Burrito ($4.75). The El Guero option is pretty much a Chile Relleno burrito with steak added. For me, the breakfast burrito was a huge hit, and I hope to return and try some more items! They advertise themselves as being open 7 days a week, at least for now. They may open at 9 am. read more

El Guero - a food truck parked in front of a building - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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All I'm saying is mehhhhh. This seriously sums up my El Guero experience, but I need to fill up more space so I can post. My cats name is chow, we just call him "chowski" in case you were wondering. read more

Really yummy and authentic Mexican food hidden in Portland's Rose City Food Park! The service is always so kind when we come and the food is consistently delicious. The only issue we had was we ordered nachos with guac on the side and it got messed up (salsa was on side but guac was on the nachos). Otherwise the food is really great. Their al pastor is amazing! We will definitely come back when we visit next time. read more

El Guero - Tacos and side of rice (from our first visit) - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Easily the best Mexican food cart in Portland. Food is super good and service and owners are the best! read more

Very delicious Mexican food. Lady working front counter very nice. My to go to is the taco plate. Buen trabajo!

Those who work here have treated me with consideration, patience & kindness! I've much appreciated my several experiences here. The service and the products this Food Cart business offers are both nourishing. read more

Do you have $6 and the desire for a giant tasty breakfast burrito? Well then this is the place for you. Okay so the burrito is actually $5 but you should give at least a buck for a tip for this monster. Here is the lowdown. The sign says open 7 days a week at 9am. That is somewhat true, he usually arrives between 9 -10am. There are all kinda of options for various Mexican cuisine, but the breakfast burrito seems to be the go to build your own option for most people. If you want it all (mushrooms, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, peppers, meat, cheese, sour cream, the list keeps going) you can really build a monster and it will still cost $5. read more

I haven't had anything else from here, but their breakfast burritos are great. Update: I had a carnitas taco from them and it was pretty great. Carnitas were crispy and yet tender. I'd highly recommend. Great prices too. read more

This cart is located at the ROSE CITY FOOD PARK off NE SANDY. FYI, check it out. Great prices, good cooks, awesome Mexican food.

I've had tacos and the Cali Burrito here. The food is great and service is pretty good. Last time my wife and I went here we ordered a few tacos and some nachos. We asked for no guacamole... and it came with guacamole. We don't hate guacamole so we ate it anyway. Overall for me this place is 4-star great, but not 5 star excellent. read more

The best burritos I have ever had in my life I come out from los Angeles and I have never had the best burritos in my life

Yum! These folks never let me down. Sometimes you need a huge burrito and this does not disappoint. Best ones: breakfast burrito, veggie fajita, or Carne Asada burrito. The red sauce is the bomb! read more

Hands down the best place to get a breakfast burrito in Portland. I don't eat eggs and this place is perfect because I can build my own delicious breakfast burrito without them and it's amazing. Super hot delicious salsa, you can get fresh jalepenos in your burrito, so gooood. I have searched high and low for the best breakfast burrito here and besides the New Mexican guy at the farmers market on Saturday these guys are the BEST. I haven't tried their other food but if the burritos are any indication I'm sure it's amazing. Go here. read more

10 yrs in San Diego and I can't say I ever had tacos better than El Guero. The chicken street tacos are perfect.

Apparently Yelp won'w allow me to leave a one word review so all I can say is: fast, friendly, and....DELICIOSO!

I've extremely picky about my burritos and I've been searching for 5 years for a burrito that compares to my favorite place in San Francisco. This does compare and it was delicious and inexpensive. I got the carne asada burrito and I I'll definitely come again. read more