I work off Killingsworth and have been to Taco Machine quite a few times. I've tried a lot of…read moreitems off their menu and would definitely recommend. What surprised me was the service when dining in... they have a covered dining area and bring you a plate of food with a variety of sauces. It's outdoor seating only, so not sure I can speak to the ambiance... it might be a bit cold during the winter months for dining in, but their food is authentic and they have some creative burrito and taco options.

Best homemade tacos in Portland. They also happen to be affordable and the outdoor seating area is…read moresuper cute and clean.

The veggie deluxe wrap was very tasty! It had mushrooms, tofu, lettuce, medium spicy plum sauce all…read morewrapped in a thin Chinese crepe. It was a big portion for the price and easy to share between two people. The service was fast and lots of seating available at the shared benches and tables in the middle of the pod area.

Are you wanting to become a Chinese baddie? Then you gotta head to Bing Mi and get a jianbing in…read moreyour hands. You'll be the star of your Chinese baddie friends! In all seriousness, Bing Mi pretty much brought jianbings to the map in Portland. This a great location, in the heart of the city. Jianbings are like a common breakfast food but good for all meals too. It's got protein, vegetables, carbs, some sweet, some spicy. Perfectly portable too! And the crunch! I love the crunch, but sometimes they do put a little too much crunch versus other fillings in there. The staff are friendly here and they give you a pretty accurate estimate of your wait time. They'll give you a beeper too if you want to wander off and check out the square. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy your jianbings. Great atmosphere to people watch!

Very great! All the staff were super nice to me and my friends! Food was immaculate and very good…read more If you guys see this thank you for hooking my friend up with the 4 tacos. we were the 4 kids on ebikes

First time trying this taco cart. Love that they have QR code for you to order from your car…read more Food rating: Cali burrito ( with Al pastor): 8/10 very good but needs a little bit more flavor Al pastor taco: 7/10 good but not my favorite wish it was little more seasoned & personally I like more sweet Asada taco: 10/10 very good flavor Tongue taco: 11/10 my absolute favorite taco so juicy and tender if you like pulled meat you would like this. All 6 items were around $30. Not bad deal, would definitely be back.

Let me start by saying that on my previous trip to Portland I tried Mama Chow's and my memory of…read morethis location has stuck with me since then. I knew that the next time I came to visit Portland I was going to have Mama Chow's again. It's been almost six years since I tried Mama Chow's for the first time and there's always that anxiety of wondering if the food is as good as the memory was since so much time has passed. I can confirm that the food was just as good as the last time I had it. I arrived a little after 12pm and Jeff Chow helped us. He was so nice about explaining the items on the menu to my partner, saying happy new year to us, and making us feel welcoming because we were his first customers of the day. I ordered the chicken wings with garlic noodles and it didn't disappoint. So much flavor in the garlic noodles and the sauce that comes with it. The fried chicken was amazing as well with the right amount of flavor and crunch on the outside and tenderness on the inside. My hope is that I don't have to wait another six years to come back to Portland, but when I do I'll be visiting Mama Chow's Kitchen again.

The garlic noodles and lollipop chicken are so delicious! I am sad that I don't get to have them as…read moreoften since they left downtown, but they're worth the trip. My only wish is that they had a spicier option; the full spicy option isn't quite enough for me.

Love that the noodles are hand made. The flavors in this dish were absolutely incredible…read more Recommendation would be to get a spice level down from what you normally get. We wanted to do medium but went with mild and we were glad we did. Located conveniently in the Midtown Beer Garden.

Found street parking a few blocks down which was okay since the weather was nice…read more The food truck is nested in a beer garden with a large covered tent area in the middle area. There is plenty of seating there and It looked like there was a space for live music and string lights - probably a fun spot to grab dinner in the evening. We came for lunch and ordered the chao mian with chicken (spicy) and bian bian noodles (spicy). The noodles are cooked to order and we were served quickly. The serving sizes are huge. Neither one of us could finish ours. We'll likely order one dish to split next time, and that'd still probably be more than enough. The flavor of the chao mian was a bit lackluster. It was savory with a soy sauce flavor base, but got a bit repetitive with each bite. It was decently spicy and texture was there with the veggies, but I wish there was a way to customize with more spice or vinegar to taste. The bian bian noodles were more flavorful and also spicier. Fun noodle texture. There are also other vendors in the garden so you can pair a dessert, drink, or side with your meal while staying in the same area. Overall, a filling meal for a good price! Would come again to try their beef noodle soup.

Of course my favorite chicken spot closes…read more Why? Will they open another? Who else in Oregon has chicken similar to this?

The first time I had this I thought it was the absolute best grilled chicken I've ever had. The…read morepotatoes are also amazing, and even the salad was delicious! I wanted to go back the next day. If you just get the wings they are still delicious but were a little dry compared to the amazingly juicy chicken.

Delicious treat. Soooo much of the menu can be made Diet or sugar-free. Young lady was so helpful &…read morepatient as this was our first time.

I love that Battle Ground now has another soda shop. This one is a bonus that it's a drive thru…read moreright off 503 and Main St. I've been here a few times and I'm OBSESSED with "The Kelsey" which has Fresca, passion fruit, mango, coconut cream and an orange. Even with long lines service is usually super quick. Prices are very reasonable for a dirty soda shop. The 16 Oz Kelsey is $3.70 Highly recommend trying them out. They're super nice, tons of flavor options

Happy Valley Food Carts yeah, I might be a little biased... I live here. And to the three of you…read moretrying to triangulate my exact location based on this review relax, it's not that serious. Let's get into it. Right off I-205 and just a short cruise up into Happy Valley, this spot feels like the food cart scene finally put on a clean shirt and got its life together. It's modern, it's polished, and it sits in a neighborhood where you don't feel like you need to keep your head on a swivel. No chaos, no nonsense just good eats and a relaxed vibe. What makes this place stand out? Options. A ridiculous amount of them. This isn't a "hope everyone agrees on tacos" situation. This is a "you get what you want, I get what I want, and we all win" kind of place. I've officially made it my mission few days left to try as many carts as humanly possible. Call it a food tour, call it a personal challenge, call it reckless ambition... I'm doing it anyway. We kicked things off at K-Pop Korean Hawaiian BBQ-because when you roll with a buddy from Hawaii, that's basically law. And let me tell you, it delivers. Bold flavors, solid portions, and that perfect fusion vibe that just works. Honestly, it set the bar high and that's saying something, because every cart here seems to bring their A-game. The setup is dialed in too. Covered seating for those rainy Oregon days, indoor space when winter decides to show up with attitude, and open-air areas when you want to sip a little wine or knock back a cold brew like a civilized adult. Surrounded by trees and mountain views, it almost tricks you into thinking you planned something outdoorsy... when really, you just came to eat. And here's the kicker it's clean. Like, noticeably clean. The carts look new, the area is well kept, and the whole place feels intentional. Not slapped together. Not gritty. This is food carting with standards. If you're local, you already know. If you're passing through, put this at the top of your list. And if you're doing a full-on food truck tour? Start here. Set the tone right. Because trust me after this, when you head back downtown and start dodging zombies and chaos... you'll miss this place real quick.

Love me some Happy Valley Station!…read more This is like the upscale farmers market of food carts- park your car, enjoy the landscaping, and check it all out. Dog friendly, Kid friendly, 100-year old friendly. Lots of clean and tidy indoor and outdoor cafeteria-style seating to choose from. Carts are covered from the rain, but outside. Beer and Espresso served and paid for inside. Restrooms are accessible and inside. Carts will give you a buzzer to notify you when the order is ready, so you can go walk around or find a seat while you wait. It was very busy this particular day, but no problem, all the carts seemed to be prepared for that! Just a lot of friendly faces who understood we needed to drool over all the menus before arriving somewhere. We landed on Premier Japanese Hibachi and loved all the flavor. Some of the freshest shrimp and yakisoba I have ever had. We also had the grilled shrimp and steak. TIP: don't forget to ask how you want your steak because it is made to order! The sauces on the side were perfect for dipping and sharing. Unfortunately, the portions did feel small for $18 a plate. Also, how to order water with your meal was confusing- another worker said just go inside. Eventually I saw signs that water is free with purchase or $1, but you would think it would be obvious. Overall, Premier Japanese Hibachi and everything else was a hit, 10/10, TY!

Mahi taco provides a more fresh, innovative take on Hawaiian food. It is found inside the Piedmont…read morefood carts, which provides a quirky, whimsical atmosphere to eat with abundant seating. We came on a hot day so they were only open after 7pm. As we went up to order, the owner seemed annoyed and grumpy with us (possibly because of the heat) Nonetheless our food came out fast. I had the fried avocado taco plate. The tacos themselves were just decent, the fried avocado pieces were underwhelming and bland and the tortilla was a bit too toasted for my liking. However, the slaw and all the different sauces really amped up the brightness and spicy/sweet flavor. The cilantro lime rice had good flavor, but the rice texture was mushy. The Mac salad was solid, but was missing the traditional sweetness I'd expect. It's worth mentioning my boyfriend really enjoyed his chicken and his rice wasn't overcooked at all.

WOW this place is SO good!…read more We stopped by for dinner and we were back again for lunch the very next morning. The mahi taco plate comes with three sides - rice, Mac salad, and coleslaw. I am not a coleslaw girlie; I will go out of my way to get anything BUT coleslaw. However, this one is INSANELY good!! The Mac salad and rice are yummy and filling. Now, the mahi tacos.... YUM!!! The portion of fish in the tacos is super generous and it's well seasoned. The service is great and location has a lot of seating. Support your local small businesses