one of the many reasons we love it here. y'all, check out laverne's excitement for her "special…read moremade with love" pup burger!!! she's officially throwing her name in as the mascot!

Excellent service and their "fry sauce" is bomb. Had a single regular burger and will return for…read morethe hatch next time. 6 bucks/burger too!!!

SO. GOOD. Crisp edges. Chargrilled taste. Buttery soft bun. YUM. Highly recommend their standard…read moredouble patty cause the single is a little on the small side (good for kids though). Fries were perfectly crisp. Some outdoor seating but I barely noticed since I ate that delicious burger so damn fast. Highly recommend, although a burger from any other place after coming here will not taste as good. Trust.

I stay ranking hamburgers. This is undoubtably a top 10 hamburger in the city. You have to pay for…read moremy full rankings. Sorry. Loaded fries have a lot to be desired. They just need a new concept with this one. It's just a bunch of cheese and sauce over fries. The burgers are exactly what you expect in an elite smash burger. This place has been verified to the highest degree. (4.8 Stars)

The barbacoa is the best around. I got a chimichanga de barbacoa. 10/10 partnered with the Chela. I…read morewill be coming back for sure! Highly recommend

4.5 stars!! this place was recommended by our neighbor. First and foremost it is a brewery that…read morehappens to serve good food! We're not big drinkers but we went here for the tacos! That day they were also serving one of my favorites, papusas! The food is worth the trip alone, even if you don't imbibe. Hands down the chicken tacos were the most notable! Great flavor! (so much so that hubs has been begging for a return visit since we went!) We sat ourselves in the back room which was a bit loud and we seemed to be somewhat left alone when it came to service - but i'm not entirely sure this is the type of place to have bigger expectations. Definitely 6 taco dripping thumbs up!! (my mom was also there, in case you're wondering where the two extra thumbs came from!)

Cartopia is the epitome of Portland. If you wanna feel that hipster, tattooed, weird Portland…read morevibe... Cartopia has your back! No judgement... I'm the weirdo that is tatted and pierced like the rest of us! First cart we noticed was beer and BBQ... smelled amazing. We saw a little bit of everything. Fries, pizza, Pad Thai, Gyro, and tacos. It has a decent variety if you're taking a couple friends. We unfortunately came on an extra cool and rainy day. It's nice if you're snuggled up to a fire pit but the other tables not near fire are pretty chilly and you're probably going to get rained on. NOTE: There are NO BATHROOMS here. They have the Honey Buckets in the back corner which felt kinda gross with two food carts right next door. How exactly do they empty the Honey Buckets that close to food? Hmmm. No reason to let that impact the overall 5-star rating... maybe better planning next time? We'll likely go back if we're in the neighborhood. It was decent.

We really enjoyed the nice warm fire pits. Also the Portland craft sodas are awesome! They are part…read moreof the pizza joint which was also really good! I highly recommend the pizza spot and the potato fries truck. Service was great at both places. This place is great for groups and it felt peaceful. I would definitely come back

I always love marking a brewery off of my "to try" list. But as the craft brewing industry…read morecontinues to shrink that factor is also contributing to my shrinking brewery list. But it feels much more satisfying, rewarding and accomplishing as it obviously would by trying a beer from a brewery that I have been wanting to try... which leads us to one of my latest brewery experiences which is Silver Falls Brewery. Steve and I had one beer from this brewery and we liked it pretty well. We got the Oregon Sunshine Hazy IPA which was a better IPA drinking session than on previous occasions. In short it was a nice, refreshing one that hit the spot nicely. The elements in the flavors to look for are citrus, a juicy quality and a hoppiness presence. This IPA despite being a hazy also was bright in flavor as well as hue. A very refreshing IPA and I am so very glad I got to try a beer from Silver Falls Brewery!

Although Silver Falls Brewery is primarily and burger, fries and salad type of establishment, it…read moredoes have a few surprises rolled up its sleeves. For example, there aren't many places in Silverton where diners can order étouffée, gumbo or jambalaya. Well, look no further as one of SFB's "bowl" dishes rotates between these three Cajun favorites. In addition, the menu also offers a number of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options for guests looking for something to suit their dietary needs. What I love most about Silver Falls Brewery is the many seating options. The restuarant has balcony seating, as well as an outdoor courtyard with a fair number of tables. In addition, the interior dining room has several large family-style tables that can accomodate large groups. This establishment does a fair amount of business during the spring and summer months when tourist activity is heavy, yet they somehow manage to swiftly seat, serve, and care for guests without compromising on service. The drinks are great, service comes with a smile, and I'm here for supporting local businesses that always shine brightly.

I was absolutely thrilled to find an exceptional burger place in this part of town…read more Mr. Big Burger immediately got entered into the regular lunch rotation once we tried it. I ordered the Mr. Big Burger with no cheese. I think it says something about a burger when it can stand on it's own without cheese and this burger stands tall. Very happy with the overall quality of it and how fresh everything was. The cart was clean and the gentleman who helped me was very friendly. The spicy hot link had a little heat but even those in our group who typically don't like spicy enjoyed them. The fries and Fry Sauce are too. Depending on how you like your fries there are really 2 options. Regular fries which are large and cooked till soft but not necessarily crispy which go well with the Fry Sauce. The alternative is the sweet potato fries which are cut smaller and crispy. I tried it with the BBQ sauce and it was good! I've been back since and tried the Brunch Burger which I also really enjoyed! Definitely the best burger spot in the area!

Really enjoyed eating here, Lamar is awesome. We tried the cheeseburgers, fries, and Oreo shake…read more All of the ingredients are really fresh and the burgers were classic and delicious. Will definitely be back and would definitely recommend!!!

Xicha Brewing is good spot in Salem for sure…read more We ordered the barbacoa bowl, quesadilla, and nachos, and everything came out good. The barbacoa was good and well-seasoned, the quesadilla was simple but done right, and the nachos weren't overloaded or soggy just balanced and clean. I'd definitely order it again. We also tried three different beers a lighter, crisp option, a hop-forward one, and something more rounded/malty all of them solid. No weird aftertastes. Just well made beer that actually pairs with the food. The atmosphere is a big plus. The space has good energy, a lot of strong artwork and murals, and feels cultural instead of a corporate knock off like something that isn't authentic. It's comfortable, social, and doesn't feel forced or fake. The wait on the food wasn't too long. We got good food in about 5-10 minutes. Good food, good beer, good space. Easy place to come back to.

Decided to give Xicha a try this week. Ordered their two taco doblado and cerveza special. The…read moredark beer was not very good and the doblado was mediocre. Also the Resturant was dirty. Many tables were not cleaned and they were not very busy. So maybe short staffed? Overall not impressed, especially with so many better choices in Salem.

Went here while on a work trip and the food was phenomenal…read more It's an order and pay at the counter then get your food when it's ready kind of bar atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Their ciders are great, I tried the Viking Cherry Cider and loved it so much I bought a six pack to take home, at $18 for 6 it was still absolutely well worth it. For food my coworker got the Fish and Chips, deep fried in beef tallow for those who avoid seed oils, and said it was excellent. I had a caesar salad and fries to go with my cider and it was a lovely meal. This will absolutely be one of our go-to spots when in Salem from now on.

Some of the best scotch eggs I have ever had! The service was friendly; note that there is no table…read moreservice, so you'll need to order at the bar. The inside atmosphere is sports bar fabulous plenty of seating for groups or couples. We shared a juicy hazy IPA and an order of scotch eggs while sitting on the patio, which is shaded and comfortable with both picnic tables and bar-top seating. I was thrilled to find that the scotch eggs were not only delicious but also authentically prepared. The yolk was soft and slightly runny, and the crust was perfectly crisp and flavorful. This establishment is a true hidden gem. While the food prices are a little steep, the quality definitely makes it worthwhile. We will be back!

What can you say about JoJo? One of the iconic food duos of fried chicken and JoJo's transformed…read moreinto one of the iconic Portland food carts. Incredible chicken sandwiches, good burgers and the best potato wedges on either side of the Mississippi. The California burrito special they ran briefly gave way to one of the best burritos I've ever had. Jojo is elite. No doubt about it. Icon status solidified. (4.7 Stars)

They make the best JOJO's - if there is any take away, just buy jojo's. They do a pretty good…read moreVegetarian tofu chicken sandwich. I appreciate the multiple vegetarian options. My husband loved the chicken thighs. I'd skip the slaw and Brussels next time. Definitely worth the stop for the Jojo's and chicken though!

Wow. Wow. WOW!!!…read more After soaking in the heated pool at Kennedy School my physique needed calories and a warm, thicc burrito in the wildest way. The 3 meat burrito here, w the 3 different sauces MIGHT be the Portland burrito GOAT. How is this place never busy when I go? TF is wrong with yall ??? Every bite gave me the satisfaction of a perfect Mission burrito in San Francisco. The meat quality and seasoning is straight FIRE somebody call the fire dept this shi is out of control delicious. How the hell am I not coming here at least monthly??? Wife got her mole and tinga tacos, loves both but is especially about the mole, said it's like abuela made it. There are aspects where modern Portland feels like the best parts of 90's SF and Berkeley and Mole Mole in instrumental is giving me a little bit of my youth back here in the PNW. Bro- what are you doing go there now

This is not a restaurant. It looks like an old set up. They have seating outside on picnic tables…read morewith an awning to keep you dry. I tried the 3 moles enchiladas and it was good. The 3 different sauces were a change of pace. The service is good. I would give it a try . They have lots on the menu.