Very divey bar with comparatively decent tacos. Not great, but good. The carnitas were the standout -- you can't always get it crispy. Barbacoa was decent. Also enjoyed the chicken in my tostada. The prices here are high for what you get. I was surprised when the bill came. read more

These people don't care about you, your order, or the quality of their food. shame, as I remember a time they did. some notes from my recent takeout order... chips & guac: STALE chips, BROWN guac, flavorless combo al pastor tacos: rubbery, RANCID, flavorless salsas: nonexistent drinks: also nonexistent read more

Robo Taco - BROWN GUACAMOLE - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I always don't love downgrading a place, but in this case, we hadn't been in several years, so it's a must. Pre-pandemic, we ate here and the nachos were totally wonderful, so, so excellent. Unfortunately, things have changed. On the good side, service was terrific, super friendly and efficient. The blonde woman, in particular, was great. They offer frozen alcoholic drinks and they were also awesome. I had the frozen Mezcal cocktail and my friend had a layering of the Mezcal cocktail and the frozen Palmona. We got a few orders of nachos, all vegetarian, once with veggie sausage. And they were....disappointing. They are seriously loaded down with salsa, guac and sour cream, with a bit of melted cheese on chips. Sounds great, but wasn't, they were just too goopy and covered in too much wet stuff. They also tasted pretty bland. This is a fun place, I would consider coming again, but would probably try a different food item. read more

The prices would lower the score just a bit but when I asked if I should get pork belly or carnitas for my enchiladas the server checked the kitchen and let me get both in the same order. To be clear: A beautiful woman with a bright smile showed me a moment of kindness and that is the sole reason I am pushing this review higher. Also the enchiladas were dynamite and I like the extra salsas they have at the table. Beans and rice were so-so read more

Robo Taco - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Christina is THE BEST. The service is without comparison. She is the most friendly and fast bartender ever. read more

I love the laid back ambiance and vibe. The neighborhood is unfortunately what it is, but I still enjoy hanging around in that side of town. Service is great - very friendly and personable. Their salsa and guacamole were top notch - very fresh and tasty. The tacos themselves were good. Not great. Good. Overall a very nice option if in the area read more

Open until 2 am on the weekends. The vegan soy pastor taco was good and average portion. read more

Robo Taco - Soy pastor taco - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dear Robo Taco I love you but you're bringing me down. Whether I come at lunch or 9:22pm on a Tuesday: you're not open anymore. But I love your food. read more

Those are some bullshit ass tacos just saying set the game up with the tacos because they were whack

Service is fine. Ordered Carne Asada Tacos. Food quality was fine and tasted good, but $5 for one of the tiniest tacos I've ever seen in my life should warrant criminal charges for theft. I ate this taco in two bites (could have done it in one). For the price, I expected a way bigger taco, not a street taco. You're better off going to one of the food trucks across the river where you can get the same thing for $2 a piece and the same quality. At these prices I will not be back even though it's in the neighborhood. read more

Robo Taco - Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cool, chill, punk rock taco joint. Full bar...which is awesome! GREAT service. Carnitas taco was amazing! The nachos looked quite savory, so I will order them when I return tomorrow read more

I've been going to Robo Taco for over 10 years. Tonight, I had the best meal I've ever had here. The pork belly taco is a MUST! But you really can't go wrong with any taco on the menu. Definitely order the lil nachos with carne asada. They come with fresh fried tortillas, queso and jalapeños. Margaritas are an obvious and delicious choice but they have Modelo on tap with fresh limes! My favorite sauces are the two green versions but you can choose from the five sauces at the table and enjoy people watching at night! So glad they've extended their hours almost as late as pre pandemic. Such a solid stop on the way home from the bar or club! The service was beyond outstanding and it was an enjoyable experience. Was too busy grubbin' to take pics! read more

Robo Taco - Beer - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came in just for one taco. Glad I did. The pork belly bursts with flavor when consumed. The service was quick. Surprisingly tasty read more

Robo Taco - Pork belly taco - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I went to Robo Taco very late for a quick bite to eat. The staff (blonde gal) was so so sweet! She had amazing customer service. I got a burrito that was very good. The queso was top tier. Food was quick. I grabbed a drink while I waited and there was plenty of seating! read more

2nd time to Robo Tacos. No bueno. Food was cold. No seasonings. Even the sauce on the table couldn't revive this plate of food. Pintos no seasoning. Rice looked like it was microwave Minute Rice and was crunchy, blah. Not sure how you mess up Carne Asada but they did. House Margarita forget about it. Hostess was nice. Ambiance decent except the man who walked in with a dog that was interested in our food read more

Just moved to Portland from NYC (and I lived in Spanish Harlem for 20 years) and trying to find my local go-to places . 1. The lovely blond hostess/bartender was amazing and never missed a beat taking care of everyone when it was crazy busy. Also doing so nicely with a smile! 2. Food tastes and portion sizes for the win. 3. Allllll the sauce options are amazing! They were all delicious and different layers of spicy. I love extra spicy but appreciated the flavors of them all. 4. I had wings at a few other local places and unexpected, these wings blew the rest out of the water for better prices. 5 Solid margaritas/drinks! Needless to say this is def now one of (if not my #1) local go-to! read more

Fantastic anytime! Robo Taco is a staple in Portland for any late-night group of friends or midday lunch dates. The dive-bar-like interior is welcoming and curated, and it features large booths with cute bar seating. The restrooms are individual and quite clean and spacious. I really love it when bars like this one leave the user-added graffiti and messages up--such a vibe! Service is fast-casual, meaning you'll order with the main server at the bar and then take a number to whichever table you choose. In July, the team is participating in Slushie Month, so be sure to stop by and enjoy your favorite alcohol-based slushie. We added rum to ours. The menu is not too broad, so if you have challenges with large menus (as I do), you'll enjoy the selection here. The standout dish of our night was the cow tongue taco, a soft, flavorful, and unique creation that truly impressed us. It's not often you find a place in Portland that can pull off this classic dish with such finesse. We chose to sit outside on the spacious streetside patio. The tables are sturdy and covered, and the unique chairs added to the late night vibe. While it would be nice if the streetscape had more greenery, this is feedback for PBOT. The good news is, cycling lanes and bike sharing are close by, making it easy to enjoy the great food and good summer weather without the need to drive. read more

Robo Taco as a restaurant and bar is awesome. Terrance- a bar tender there- was NOT. Terrance was rude to customers, and interjected into a conversation about political activism, generational trauma, and the plight of Palestine's people to say "this isnt good bar talk". But he refused to elaborate and proceeded to ignore and be frankly gross to my friend group. When i tried to give feedback that was inappropriate, his response was offensive and needs to learn to stay in his lane. I will be going back to robo taco but only on days when Terrance is not working. read more

Finally, a place that knows how to season food. The bean burrito was outstanding. The quality is high, and the packaging was spot on. There is a lot to like about this place. We tried most of the tacos and the guacamole. The mushroom taco was my favorite, but it had tough competition. The guacamole was seasoned perfectly as well. We are happy to have finally tried this place. read more

Good food for a decent price! I got the vegetarian burrito with soy pastor filling. The filling was pretty good, but not my favorite. But the rest of the burrito was great! I also got their horchata, which was really good! The decor was super cute and the restaurant had a good amount of seating. All the servers I spoke to were friendly and helpful. read more

Stopped by after a night out. One of the best vegan burritos I've ever had! Had half the same night and the other half for lunch and I would definitely go back again! The service was quick, the employees were kind, and they even had free lollipops lol! read more

I came here with a group of my friends 30 mins before closing and they happily greeted us! We got our food and ate it outside but one of us needed to use the restroom after they had technically closed and the employee let us in, and overall had a really positive attitude. read more

After avoiding Robo Taco for years, I finally took the plunge and am kicking myself for not coming sooner. Why avoid it? Well, because I'm a snooty out of towner... when I moved to Portland from Chicago many years ago, all of my local friends talked up Robo Taco as a great spot. Which in turn caused me to think it wasn't good? Don't ask me why, something about "Old Portland" and me only being interested in trendy new spots OR greasy "authentic" food carts. I know, I'm part of the problem :| Anyways, after eight years in Portland I gave in and hit up Robo with a buddy after a few beers at Loyal Legion. First impression looking at the menu confirmed my bias-- "oh look, a $13 burrito", accompanied by an eye roll. I got the barbacoa burrito and my friends, this is where I accepted reality: Robo Taco is good! My burrito was absolutely MASSIVE and very tasty. Well worth the price, it's easily two meals if you're not starving (or haven't been drinking lol). It immediately went on my list of favorite dishes in Portland. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the burrito, thus proving that the camera doesn't always eats first when the food is good. I liked Robo Taco so much, I went back later that same weekend to try the tacos and a few of the other meats. I got al pastor, carnitas, and barbacoa again. They were serviceable, but it was clear to me that the burritos are where it's at. I'm glad I wrote this review because it's reminding me I want to go back and get that barbacoa burrito again! read more

Robo Taco - Top to bottom: Al pastor, carnitas, barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tacos are tasty af. Super friendly staff. Great value. I tried the carnitas and barbacoa.

AMAZING food, service, and sauces! Truly the best and most authentic tacos I've had in the Northwest since moving here from Phoenix, AZ years ago, and I've tried a LOT. They're not skimpy with the meat either, so don't let $5+/taco scare you off read more

After opening to much fanfare close to a decade ago, Robo Taco became one of the city's most well known hipster Mexican spots. It was never a place that was considered a beacon of authenticity, given its Cali-Mex inspired roots, but instead was a late night destination that became a local haunt for many post nightlife goers. The ambiance and late night availability that was once a draw is no more. Pandemic life has relegated it something like Waffle Window (#1), where it's become primarily a takeout biz with oddish hours and little to no seating. While I don't want to think their best days are behind them, I think it may be from a service perspective. It hasn't been their best feature by any stretch. While the food can hold its own in most circles, it's not enough to cover the fact the place has lost its edge. Ambiance goes far in some circles but if the food isn't up to par, then the appeal gets lost quickly. Couple the fact it can get spendy very quickly, suddenly the tacos / burritos are just a little less tasty. The one thing I have always enjoyed over the years has been their lengua quesadilla. Unlike the tacos, the quesadilla has a hearty feel to it and unlike the burritos, there's a good amount of protein in it. I appreciate a little dousing of the salsa verde and a good appetite. Here's hoping they bounce back to respectability soon. _____________ (#1) Minus the stellar ratings: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-waffle-window-portland read more

Was getting hungry for dinner and needed some place I could walk to from my hotel. I didn't want to hit a spot I'd already done since I'm leaving town and trying to get as much exposure to local stuff as possible. Saw the map pop up a taco place and scrolled through the menu. As an Angeleno, I always feel happy with a taco especially if I can find a good non-meat substitute. This place had several meat replacement options so I headed over. Truthfully, ordering nachos can be very hit or miss...stale chips, too heavy handed or light on toppings, unmelted cheese, etc. I opted for the Al pastor nachos (even though that very morning I was involved in a discussion about loving Al pastor but we only ever wanted pineapple in it if it was a taco, not a burrito or anything else). I had doubts about my choice the whole walk back to my hotel room. But then I ate the nachos and I was actively seeking out the pineapple bites. I got the two hottest salsas (habanero & an Arbol I believe) and the spicy red with the pineapple was to die for. My stomach was so happy and I don't think I've ever come so close to finishing a whole thing of nachos as I did last night. Definitely recommend. The place was very cool vibe inside with friendly staff and looked like some outdoor seating as well, plus a small bar (caught some frozen drink options there too). read more

Robo Taco - (Soy curl) Al pastor nachos to go without sour cream because I HATE sour cream - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The limeade and tacos were delicious, Had some great conversation with Aaron the bartender, definitely coming back again soon. Love love love read more

Sauce 3/5 avocado mild and Arbol Chile is the best sauces. Tacos 4/5 Barbacoa & fish are average. Nothing that will blow you away. Al pastor above average. Burrito 3.5/5 surprisingly bigger than I thought. Got al pastor. Rice a bit mushy and lack flavor Service is the basic Portland 20% tip where I bus and get my own drink I'm giving it a 3 because I wouldn't come back unless someone really wanted to go there. Plenty of better tacos in Portland. read more

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Robo taco is bomb. Com My husband says it's the best carnitas in NE Portland Definitely great now that they are staying open later again read more

This taco spot is currently open from 12-9. Takeout window only. Although I've never gotten takeout here before, I chanced it because...well...I was hungry. Have eaten here various times, but I was usually intoxicated. Good to know that the food is still edible when sober. I ordered a regular al pastor burrito and soy curl al pastor/verde tacos. The soy tacos were very plain, not much taste to them other than grill flavor. Wouldn't get them again. We all know soy curls taste best when infused with flavor. I'd stick to the mushroom tacos if you're going vegetarian. The burrito I preferred, as the pork was lean and the pineapple wasn't canned. Recommend if you're hungry, as it's pretty filling. Comes with beans, rice, pico, meat, cheese, and sour cream. The only highly disappointing thing was the avocado salsa. It was ridiculously salty. I mean, "whoops the cap fell off of the salt shaker" salty. Maybe it was just this batch. Either way, they should taste it more often. read more

Robo Taco - Takeout window - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Obsessed with their salsa options, but my burrito was just ok. I got the Al Pastor. It was a bit dry. But it stood up on its own and I enjoyed that, ha. Chips and salsa super tasty, and great chip texture! I enjoyed the ambiance. My date and I cozied up at the bar and appreciated the mood lighting and intimate setting. read more

Amazing food - I tried chicken and vegan options, and ended up coming back for another visit, when I tried the burrito. There was a nice selection of sauces, and the atmosphere was casual and relaxed. The staff was friendly and made sure everything was good without hovering around the table. The neighborhood is dealing with homelessness and hard drug use on the street. read more

Decent Portland staple taco shop. Fairly cheap and an array of sauces offered to spice up your tacos!

Place is pretty chill, has a full bar and bomb food. Kinda divey and I like that. The meat is cooked great I usually get the large taco and it's pretty filling, street tacos are great too read more

Oyster tacos! I cried tears of joy when I saw this on their menu. I went here after a Timbers game, away from the traffic. Parking not a challenge at 10pm. If this place was closed , I would've had other choices within blocks of each other. For $13! Get the taco plate for any 3 tacos. Otherwise , $5 each taco. So many choices , but next time I'll get all oyster tacos . It comes with pinto beans and rice. I cleaned my plate. I hope they never run out of oysters when I show up. The fish taco was ok but it was mostly batter. Each taco was overflowing with cabbage and comes with plenty of limes. And the tacos don't really need sauce but if you must , they had tomatillo, jalapeño, avocado and more heat. Indoor and outdoor seating. I'm so happy to discover this place. Also loved my fruit slushie with tequila. read more

Robo Taco - 3 taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Both vegan and meat options I have indulged in here over the years are consistently tasty and on point. Best carne asada chips I've had in Portland. Fresh chips, high quality ingredients and they put the toppings on the side for takeout so everything is still hot and crispy by the time you get home. Great salsa selection too! Big chicken taco was also very good, though I would prefer grilled chicken to shredded. Nice marinade though and all the meats were well seasoned. Will be back and often! Very clean and unpretentious. Thank you. read more

$5 for 1 little taco is a rip off . Paid 15.50 for 3 tacos that I could've gotten at least 8 from a food cart .. Don't recommend the food for the high prices but I'm sure the drinks are descent read more

It's a dark and small place but don't let that fool you, cause the food is amazing! We had 3 kinds of tacos. The price may surprise you for a street taco - $3.00-$5.25 - but I easily had 4 tacos for the price of 2 based on the amount of meat they added. Oyster taco - not pictured - crispy fried oyster, hearty amount of meat with a simple crema. Al pastor - the pork was crispy yet so juicy and the tiny slices of pineapple were amazing and a perfect learning. Carne asada - the beef was a tiny bit tough at points but otherwise was really flavorful and there was a heaping amount. They have a large array of hot sauces as well for pretty much any heat level you would like. Definitely give it a whirl if you're in SE anytime soon. read more

Robo Taco - Carne asada on the left al pastor on the right - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great ambience. The food was cheap enough and good. Cool employees and close to lots of activities