What can I say other than nothing but good things all around! My wife was in on Saturday and was asking about your coffee. We absolutely love it, by the way! We can't wait for the coffee to go on sale so we can take some home with us. We live in Cascade Locks, Oregon, and we actually make the trip into Portland just to eat at your restaurant on the weekends. That's how much we enjoy coming there! I also wanted to mention the waiter who served my wife on Saturday. He was incredibly kind and thoughtful. When my wife mentioned how much I love the coffee, he gave her a little to take home so I could make a cup at work today, since I had to work all weekend. I'm actually sitting at my desk right now enjoying a cup of your coffee, and it really made my day. It was such a small but incredibly thoughtful gesture, and it definitely didn't go unnoticed. Thank you for the wonderful service, great food, amazing coffee, and especially for having such kind and caring staff. You've definitely gained loyal customers for life! read more

Order the chilaquiles, so good, full of flavor and mild heat to heighten the dish not so much spice to ruin it. Service was great and the ambiance is lovely and very on par for the area. When in Portland - stop by and order the chilaquiles read more

RJ Skillets - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great food, awful customer service. We came here to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday, and had we known how poorly we were going to be treated, we would have chosen somewhere else. Our waitress was extremely rude and dismissive, and everything that involved helping us seemed to feel like a chore to her. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was seeing her speak to and treat other customers with kindness, patience, and attentiveness, while our table received the complete opposite treatment. We couldn't help but wonder if the way we were treated had something to do with the fact that we are Hispanic. While I can't speak to her intentions, the difference in how she treated our table compared to others left us feeling uncomfortable, unwelcome, and honestly, less than. The food was great, but good food doesn't make up for being treated poorly. Unfortunately, based on our experience, we would not recommend coming here if you expect to be treated with basic courtesy and respect. read more

We loved this Mexican brunch/lunch place! Such great flavors! I had the chilaquiles and my husband had the skillet scramble with veggies. He doesn't usually get so excited about his food but he raved about it. The veggies were the best he ever had he said! Bright color, tasty, fresh! My chilaquiles tasted so good!!! Now all they need to work on is their coffee. It wasn't that great. But we'll forgive that as the food more than made up for it! We talked to one of the staff after our meal and he said they have won top 100 restaurants in the country on Yelp (#74). Also they are considering opening a restaurant in Ridgefield, WA which is our neighborhood! We would love that! read more

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I wanted to check out a brunch spot for my birthday, so I decided to checkout EJ Skillets. The restaurant was bright with enough space for large groups . Our server was super nice and knowledgeable of what the menu had to offer, and the prices were more than reasonable for the amount of food we received . I told the server it was my birthday, and he brought a piece of cake to the table for my friends to sing happy birthday to me. It really made the meal feel special. I will be returning to this restaurant in the future read more

RJ Skillets - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cozied up next to COCINA de MARY, I got my fix for chips with a large platter of CHILAQUILES that's immensely flavorful - it's all in the red & green sauce. Pastor isn't like they make in TX, here it was a tough white meat - ordering with sunny eggs (vegetarian) is no consolation. Ashley taking tables late in the service cycle, a plus! read more

RJ Skillets - CHILAQUILES - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I walked in one morning and ordered breakfast to go. I had such a good experience with them the first time, I didn't think to check my order to ensure it was correct. I get home, ready to dig in and my tres leches cake is missing. I tried calling three times and there was no answer. I didn't feel like going back so I counted it as a loss, but I haven't been back since! Tres Leches cake is my favorite and it broke my heart for it to be missing. read more

What a hidden gem! I had the enchiladas, the green sauce was so flavorful with just a hint of spice. I have never been to a place in the US in which enchiladas have been offered for breakfast, truly a Mexican experience. The rest of the group was very happy with their food as well. Service was great- server was very friendly and recommended some items from the menu. The ambiance is very pleasant. read more

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Friendly, professional service. Great food! Wonderful alternative to mediocre "diners." Clean, bright and comfortable seating at larger than average tables. read more

Delicious Mexican brunch! Very generous with the portion. I had the Pastor Mole Enchiladas and they're filled with tender pork. The mole sauce was also nice and savory. Eggs were perfectly cooked over-easy. The Red & Green Chilaquiles were tasty too but I thought the brisket was too dry. The play would be to do Mole Chilaquiles with Pastor! Overall, a very nice meal. Horchata was also tasty and refreshing! read more

RJ Skillets - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Went back again to make sure this place was still great after my first two visits and lo and behold, it was! What a great place from it's cleanliness to its Waite staff and of course, it's amazing menu and food presentation. I opted for the skillet with brisket and my mom again went for her favorite chimichanga. This place is off the chain! One of my top spots in Portland, Oregon (and there's a lot of great ones to choose from). read more

RJ Skillets - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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2nd Place Portland/Vancouver Chilaquiles Throwdown 2026 https://www.yelp.com/collection/d6dpaCPfixEzFsfs8s6Kpg/Portland-Vancouver-Chilaquiles-Throwdown-2026 Chilaquiles Scoring: Value 5/5: Chilaquiles with meat $18 Breakfast Burrito with meat $17 Bloody Mary $10 Mimosa $7.50 Sauce 4/5: good salsa roja Chips 5/5: well sauced a little crunch Meat 4/5: pretty tender, decent amount Other 5/5: beans, oranges, salsas Service 5/5: good all around Venue 4/5: No parking, nice modern venue Plating 5/5+: prettiest presentation overall Total: 36+ read more

RJ Skillets - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great food and eating outside in the sunshine. Go for the Oaxaca's specialties Enjoy

I found this place off yelp. It looked pretty good so we decided to have brunch. Man.... this place is so delicious I had the tostada with Barbacoa and my husband had the Chilaquiles with red and green salsa with brisket. RJ's is so authentic, so delicious, absolutely love! Best Oaxacan food I've had. Too bad I don't live in Portland, but I will definitely go back when I visit. The staff was friendly, and the place was extremely clean. read more

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I got the chilaquiles and they were very good! I went with the brisket and green sauce. I liked that the chips had a bit of crunch still and did not get soggy. I tried all three of the hot sauces they provided and all were really well balanced but not super spicy. The servers were quick and I enjoyed my experience, I would go back! read more

RJ Skillets - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Oh goodnesssss This place is amazing! Everything i've had has been perfect, even the Modelo Negro is the best there since they bring you a cold mug and a lime :) read more

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We were so hungry we forgot to take photos, and inhaled the food. We got the chilaquiles with brisket and the pancakes. The brisket was the star of the show, super tender and flavorful and the pancakes were light and fluffy. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and the place is large enough to handle a Saturday brunch crowd without your group having to wait. We will definitely be returning. read more

Stopped back in 8:00 on Saturday. The front of the house while have always been friendly and welcoming- seems to have grown into the expansion, they seemed more relaxed and confident. Consistently has always been important, this team absolutely nails it! I ordered the same mole enchiladas that I had a couple of years ago - they were amazing then and just as amazing this time around! If you haven't yet - do stop in! read more

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I've been to RJ Skillet since it was RJR Skillets and only in the smaller space. This my go to place when I go to meet someone for breakfast or brunch because the food is consistently excellent and the prices are reasonable. I used to meet dates there when I was on a dating app. A trio of sauces is standard. I used to love the house made green chorizo omelette but it's gotten more spicy. No matter the healthy bowl with our without their brisket is simply fabulous. And presentation is first rate. I first ordered their tacos for lunch with their signature cocktail. Amazing. Highly recommended. read more

Fast service and amazing food. Great place to stop no matter where you are in the area.

Came here on an early morning on a Sunday after looking on Yelp for a breakfast spot to eat. I came in and was seated immediately. The host allowed me to sit wherever I wanted. I decided to sit near the window. The waiter shared the most popular items on the menu and gave me a few minutes to decide on food. He shared that the chilaquiles and enchiladas were the most popular. I decided on the chilaquiles with green sauce and steak, and a side of French toast. As I was waiting for my food, loads of people started coming in, letting me know this is a popular place for Sunday breakfast. The wait for the food to be served was no more than 15 minutes. Everything came out piping hot. The server realized I didn't have syrup for my French toast and brought that out. He later realized I didn't have salsa for my chilaquiles and brought that out too. The food was delicious! Lots of flavor and well seasoned. The chilaquiles were perfect. Nice and savory with a good crunch from the chips. The green sauce was not too spicy and paired nicely with the steak. I loved it!! The French toast was also very good. You can really taste the vanilla in the batter and a little hint of citrus. The bread was not super firm, and the center was a little soggy, but it did not take away from the taste, just added some textural difference. I could barely finish half of each dish, so I had to take the food to go, but I loved it and looked forward to my leftovers. For the amount of food I had, the price was not bad at all. The restaurant itself is a nicely sized restaurant with a Mexican theme. It is very cozy and homey, yet airy, with enough space between tables. Enjoyed this breakfast and would highly reccommend it. read more

Awesome family owned restaurant. Great food and great service with a very chill vibe. We came here for dinner and really want to try their brunch I feel like it's a hidden gem. Super nice owners. Located in NE Portland, in the Alberta neighborhood. read more

RJ Skillets - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The atmosphere here was very pleasant and nice. Plenty of tables at 9 am but was crowded by 10:30 on a Sunday. The waiters and waitress were attentive and pleasant. We ordered the authentic Oaxacan Omelette and the Mole Enchiladas with steak and a Michelada (Mexican beer) to top it off in the morning Super delicious all together well worth it 5 stars+ There is no parking lot just parking on the streets. The side streets are filled with parked cars too read more

Wow absolutely loved our visit to RJ Skillets this last weekend. Would most definitely go back. We came in on a Saturday morning and were quickly seated to a nice table by the window. The inside space is airy but industrial with exposed concrete but lovely skylights which were perfect for a sunny day. The service was really on point. We felt well taken care of for the entire meal and waters were on the table within seconds of sitting down. The staff was kind and attentive throughout the meal, better service than I'll get at even some upscale restaurants. Now to the food. They're only open for breakfast and lunch so you have the option to pick either direction of dishes. I opted for the traditional green salsa enchiladas and by gf went with the mole oaxacan omelette. We also got an empanada to start the meal. Everything tasted extremely fresh and the plating was also quite impressive. The portions were sizable which I always appreciate. Even the fruit side we ordered, which most places would probably overlook, was super fresh with berries and presented beautifully. This place really delivered, and they're pumping out some great food. Would highly recommend as a great breakfast spot in the area. read more

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Super good breakfast burrito here. The tortilla was perfect. Chewy and soft. I really liked the eggs and potato's too. Good portion as well. I believe it was 14.50$ and I had leftovers. The two servers who were there when I came in were super attentive and sweet. Food came out pretty fast too although I did come on a Monday. This spot doesn't have the cutest ambiance but there's lots of seating and the food is great. I love Mexican food and brunch so naturally I really enjoyed this spot. read more

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Went to RJ Skillets on our way to the airport. We're out-of-towners and this was our first experience at this restaurant. We were warmly greeted and invited to take any open table. Drink orders were quickly filled. And then the food arrived. Vegetable enchiladas with eggs, a chorizo tostada, and a green chile brisket omelet. On the side, we had our choice of three salsas. Everything was fresh and delicious, and portion size was just right. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

Decent breakfast burrito, but I'm not quite sure it's $23 worth or good enough to justify the price. It's decent, but I've had better breakfast burritos in my life. read more

It was pretty good. We were visiting from Southern California so the Mexican food is obviously going to be a little bit different. The breakfast mole enchiladas are good and the green sauce shrimp enchiladas are amazing! The breakfast burrito was just okay. The salsas were very different than what we're used to but all tasty. Even the bloody mary had a different flavor than we are used to but was also good. read more

RJ Skillets - Bloody mary - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The best!! The service was amazing super friendly and attentive. The space is huge! Coffee was good too! read more

RJ Skillets - Chilaquiles verdes! - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm a huge fan of Mexican style brunch and RJ Skillets is my favorite place to have brunch in Portland! When I first discovered this place it was very tiny. They have since become successful enough to expand into the space next door. The service is always spectacular and the food is always top notch and fresh. They have tasty bloody marias on the menu if you go for brunch. If you have room for dessert, get the churros!!!! read more

Delicioso Oaxacan cuisine, Great service attentive, respectful and patient. This is my second visit.Once during the weekend (very busy) so expect a wait time. During the week, much quieter. Ordered jamaica to drink (hibiscus tea), Chile Verde Brisket Omelette, and French toast combo. Recommend the omelette brisket! read more

RJ Skillets - French Toast Combo - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We started with chips and salsa, and then Miki tried the breakfast burrito and I had the breakfast tostada with carnitas. I also had the Bloody Maria, as their take on it sounded really good and Miki had the Piña Jaritos. Drinks and chips arrived very quickly. The chips were house-made, as were the salsas which were very tasty and there were 3 of them with a diversity of heat and flavor.They also mixed together well to achieve a very tasty concoction. The Bloody Maria is for those like me who enjoy more than the usual spice and this did not disappoint! The flavor was great and it had almost a small appetizer's worth of veggies marinating in there which also tasted great. Soon after, arrived the mains. Miki's burrito was... well... pretty much that. She could only finish about 1/3 of it in a testament to its size. Flavor was good, but really, it was a boring choice. My tostada had some undeclared dairy, but I powered on. Every once in a while, it's worth the risk to your GI tract . Carnitas are almost a bellwether for a Mexican restaurant. If they are good, so's the restaurant, if they are dry, chunky, tough... well, so is the restaurant. These were moist and properly slow cooked. I'd have appreciated a little time on the flat top to crisp up the outside, and add a bit of texture and char. The fried egg was good and created the desired sauciness that pulled everything together into a very flavorful whole. Overall, I was pretty happy. This is better than the average roadside taqueria in TX and as good as Jorge's or Ninfa's. It's not up there with the absolute best, which for me at this moment in Portland is Ki'ikibaa who also have Cochinitas Pibil, which was sadly not on the menu here. read more

RJ Skillets - Breakfast tostada with carnitas, breakfast burrito, Bloody Maria, chips and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

RJ Skillets Top 100 places to eat review (Yelp) is well deserved. My wife and I really enjoyed our enchiladas, pancakes, and omelette. The food was authentic, favorable, and delicious. Good portions and the service was spot on. read more

RJ Skillets - Enchilada breakfast with barbacoa!! - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They penny and dimed everything when telling us it was free of charge. Even the chips weren't free. The server told us more salsa was free but for guac it would be extra. Ok perfect we will just get more salsa. Turns out, they charged us for more salsa too? Absolutely insane. We ordered the Beef Chilaquiles and asked for no cheese on just the beans. They didn't put cheese on anything on the plate which was ok. So we asked for some cheese to put on the dish. They charged us $2 for it?!? Make it make sense. The server just played in our face. Disappointing and not worth the price. read more

RJ Skillets - Receipt - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is such a great brunch spot! My mom loves this place, and we always go when I am in town. We usually all order the chilequiles because they make them so good here. Service is always very quick, and the food is delicious. I also love that they have both inside and outside seating, it is great for when the weather is nice outside. They are also dog-friendly if you sit outside, which is a plus. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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Best breakfast skillet scramble ever! The eggs were so light, fillings so delicious, cheese so stretchy & rich, three excellent sauces, warm tortillas...wow. My side bowl of fruit was lovely sweet berries--no melon, which sometimes takes over in mixed fruit situations. Special thanks to our friendly, attentive server. We can't wait to go back! read more

Consistently great food prepared perfectly. You can get traditional breakfast food with Mexican-inspired variation. The hash browns were particularly delicious. They also serve you a triptych of sauces from mild to spicy. Yum! Service is variable. Last week we had waitstaff who was friendly and attentive; they even remembered us from another restaurant where they worked formerly. This week we were pretty much ignored. Waitstaff cleaned one empty table after another as we waited about a half hour to get the check. We finally had to get up and ask for it. We could've probably just walked out unnoticed. Never saw a manager. So, it's a tossup. Give it a try and hope you draw the right waiter. read more

We had a wonderful Father's Day Breakfast at RJ Skillets. We arrived at 8:30am and, despite the holiday, there were only two other families there, which meant no wait! We all had coffee, which was smooth and bold. They came around with refills several times with no extra charge. The chilaquiles were very flavorful, with just the right amount of spice, and had a variety of perfectly cooked vegetables on the vegetarian option. My husband really enjoyed with steak skillet, and the others opted for pancake and French toast, which had massive portions and were very shareable. From the moment we sat down to when we departed, the service was excellent. They checked in on us just the right amount. Once we were leaving around 9:30am, it had filled up and people were waiting for tables, so it definitely pays to get there early. We will definitely be back. read more

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The food is excellent! Great service, atmosphere and FOOD! We were truly blown away by everything on the menu that we ordered. We chose from the brunch menu and we all left satisfied. We will definitely return to try more of their amazing food! Don't hesitate to try a new spot! It will quickly become a local favorite! read more

This is a solid brunch spot with a Mexican twist it's casual, clean lots of light they don't seem to be trying too hard which I personally appreciate.The food is definitely worth the stop,they have brisket it's so tender not dry the red sauce was great wasn't overly spicy but really flavorful they have housemate chips and salsa that's nice. If you're into mole there's is rich and sweet it's well balanced not your average brunch plate the service is fast there wasn't a long wait no one was overbearing, the wait staff was pleasant it was crowded but not too much. The weight staff was extremely attentive which is rare they refilled your coffee without you asking. Then of course you know obviously the big drawbacks are parking on Alberta during peak times isn't great so you might walk a block or two no big deal not their fault it is what it is and if you like things spicy, I don't but if you do just ask for it and they have a default heat level which is hot hot hot is good for heat tasting experts or small groups on low-key weekends I will definitely be going back to try their burrito options. It's got a good vibe good people pleasant but a very eclectic grunge feel. if you want something special go here I highly recommend. read more

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