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    La Cuchara

    4.9 (19 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Matthew B.

    First time here after and was exited about the reviews. The space was nice, had a handful of tables and was clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We ordered the asada burrito and a carnitas taco to go. We got our food in a short period of time and were home in 10 minutes. The asada burrito was big. It had a good ratio of asada, rice, beans, cheese and sour cream. The asada was really good, great flavor and tender. The carnitas taco was HANDS DOWN THE BEST I've had in Portland!! The carnitas was juicy and flavorful. The homemade tortilla was awesome and the side slaw was a nice accompaniment. Very impressed and will return.

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    Service is so sweet I come for lunch super frequently. I love the huarache. La cuchara, my beloved.

    Tamales in banana leaves.
    Vee K.

    This came close to what I had in San Diego. Love the handmade tortillas. They are only open m-f close at 4. So, get it early or not at all.

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    Adam W.

    New Mexican spot! Much needed addition to the neighborhood. Tasty food, good people, average prices and worth stopping by.

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    5 months ago

    Best Mexican spot here in Portland yet. I had the asada, Al pastor, and carnitas and they all bussin!!

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    I love mexican food and this place is my fav!! They are so nice and kind. Food comes quick and cute little outdoor seating area.

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    4 years ago

    If you have never had a hurache you gotta try one! It's a giant sope which is crispy on the bottom soft fresh masa tostada! YUMMY!!!!

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    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.

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    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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    I decided to treat myself to a nice weekend brunch and left the restaurant feeling truly awed and…read morepampered. I tried their course menu, and every dish was presented with such care and beauty. What I especially appreciated was how each dish was bursting with flavor without being overly salty or sweet -- something that's surprisingly hard to find at restaurants. The decor is stylish yet welcoming, and the music adds just the right amount of ambiance while still allowing for easy conversation. No need to yell across the table! My pictures (the ones I managed to take before digging in ) really don't do this gem justice, so I highly recommend experiencing it for yourself.

    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!

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    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.

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