Living in Portland you get to sample so many food trucks. Hands down this is THE BEST. So tasty, so flavorful and clearly made with love. Also super flexible to make anything vegan. The spice combination on the cauliflower is sooooo good, get it on a bowl and mixed with poblanos it explodes in your mouth. read more

Got this as takeout. The crispy rice is divine! I also liked the cauliflower but it was not as good for take out. I would recommend getting that and the chimichanga there. The fish, fried chicken, and al pastor are great! Didn't love the braised beef. Called in our order and we were able to pick it up. Service was good read more

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Incredible service with a smile and exceptional food. It's hard to find a spot with greatness all around but the Meddling Lime does it! The staff is so nice and the food is outstanding. Totally worth the stop! One of the best food trucks around. read more

Updating my review... it had been a few years since coming here. And I don't know why. It's amazing. They still offer crispy rice burritos if you ask nicely And now they offer pork belly??! Or maybe they always have and I just now noticed it. But either way, pork belly crispy rice burrito was delicious! And they now have (or always had??) chicken fingers. Perfectly crispy and delicious. Yeah, the service is still one of the friendliest in town. So happy we went again. We'll be back soon. read more

Nowhere near as good as they used to be. I live in the neighborhood and I've eating there more than a dozen times over the past couple years. Their Chicken/Poblano burrito made it a go-to cart. I haven't been there in awhile. The prices went up, the smallest tip choice was $3.50, which I was ok with because it was a great burrito. But it's not anymore. The Corn Poblano was dry and tasteless, and there was a small amount of chicken tucked at the bottom. The rest was dry, tasteless brown rice. I'm not blaming the employees; they're making the burrito the way they've been instructed. I'm blaming the owner for being greedy and thinking his regulat customers are too stupid to know he's low-balling them. Too bad, but given how America is rolling right now not that surprising. The cart will finally dry up its customer base. Pretty typical really. read more

Awesome food truck our friends brought us to. Outdoor covered patio seating and a menu filled with options for any diet type/kids options. Nothing really beats eating great Mexican food outside with nice weather. This will be a stand out meal from our trip to Portland. read more

The Meddling Lime - Beef taco, blackened cod taco, fried chicken taco & carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

These people got it Right It's so perfect and filling Bring the FAM Feeds everyone!! read more

The Meddling Lime - I highly recommend the burritos here, the bowls are a great too though I try to eat here a few times a month when I can tho Delicious ! - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I often buy my employees lunch here and they love the tacos! This is very healthy and delicious food.

Just Yum Yum Yum So good Love the tacos Definitely recommend giving these folks a try read more

First time being a patron to this food truck. Interesting menu with Mexican food influences and great reviews on their fried chicken. I ordered the crispy rice with fried chicken and the quesadilla for my girls. We go home, plated and dug in. The positive reviews on the fried chicken were no lie. Really good flavor, moist and crisp. The egg stayed a bit runny even after getting home. The rice, spices, cheese and Mexican influence was great! The quesadilla was also good. It wasn't fried and/or greasy which I appreciate since it was for my girls. The staff was friendly and helpful - we'll be back when craving fried chicken read more

The Meddling Lime - Crispy rice with fried chicken - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I got two burritos from this spot, the first burrito I got (the fried chicken burrito) was amazing and top tier, a solid 8.5/10 but I was very disappointed when getting the Braised Beef burrito, the braised beef burrito was a 3/10. I recommend going here, it is a nice spot to go with a nice sitting area with nice owners. The service is quick and simple, and with good food, this cart is definitely a solid choice just don't get the braised beef. PS I am not a bum reviewer I take this very seriously read more

Excellent place!!! I come here all the time and love their food . Fresh and yummy . It's a Sellwood favorite

Have been patronizing The Meddling Lime since they first opened in 2018 - definitely the best food cart to ever occupy the Smile Pod, and so glad they've stuck around! The menu is huge for a food cart, but I rarely deviate from the street tacos. They are so good, it's hard to imagine ordering anything else! I've tried them all and every one of them is amazing, including the unique veggie options. My only bit of feedback - bring back the churros! Staff is super nice and the owner, Josh, is clearly deeply passionate about making amazing food. I have taken my family and friends here many times and never had a bad experience. (Picture is from when we drove into town just to get Meddling Lime and bring it back to our campsite). read more

The Meddling Lime - My family drove into town just to pick up food from The Meddling Lime and bring it back to our camp site! - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I live in California, and I know Mexican food. All too often they serve "smashed beans and rice" with some protein on it. The taste is bland, so we drown it in hot salsa. I was visiting my daughter in Sellwood, and ate at the Meddling Lime. I had their crispy rice with shrimp, and I judge it to be the best Mexican meal I've had in years. Hell, its the best meal I've had in years. I can't recommend this food truck enough. I can't wait to go visit my daughter again to try more of their menu. read more

Friendly service and delicious burrito! Prepare yourself for a big meal - this burrito is flavorful and loaded. The protein I ordered was braised chicken and it was super moist and perfect. read more

The Meddling Lime - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Exceptional! It's like that great to be a one liner. The braised beef chimichanga ::bellisimo - Italian chef kiss gesture:: Knocked it our of the park. Would appreciate to try anything on the menu. They can make vegan/vegetarian option-so just ask! I had the brownie-satisfies the sweet tooth. I would try their other desserts on the next time we visit. Staff is super helpful and friendly. Even better-a blazer fan! read more

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Wow. The crispy rice with fried cauliflower is nothing short of heavenly. Highly suggest and it was so filling that I got two meals out of it! Pro tip: call and order ahead! They had my meal ready in 10 minutes and handed it to me as soon as I arrived, so easy. The staff were friendly and kind. read more

The Meddling Lime - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Excellent food and excellent service! My sister and I are gluten free and she is also allergic to pork. These guys had both gluten free options (with bowls and corn tortilla options, etc) and many different protein options. The pork belly is to die for, and the salsa are also amazing, they are both quite mild the tomatillo and roja. The seafood protein options are also delectable. It was a beautiful day for eating outside with the sun shining, good food and even better people helping us figure out what we should order to accommodate my sister and I! read more

I love that they have chimichangas (deep fried burritos) on their specials menu. Having roots in the Southwest US, this genuine SW food fills me up in more ways than one - I always get two meals out of one burrito. I call in my order and pick it up in 10-15 minutes. Super convenient and they always greet you with a smile. read more

Worth the hype, quick, friendly, and delicious. We love anywhere that gives dog treats while they wait for their humans food. Rice and beans shown. read more

The Meddling Lime - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I tried their fried chicken taco which seems to be one of the most popular items on the menu. I figured I'd give that a try and if it were good, I go with some other items that peaked my interest. It was really pretty when I received it but it had absolutely no flavor. The chicken was bland, the sauce was forgettable and the corn tortilla seemed to be pulled straight from the platic bag it came in. Very underwhelming experience. The prices are pretty reasonable so I didn't feel too ripped off. read more

The Meddling Lime - Fried Chicken Taco - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Bang! This was the best the best thing I ate over a weekend in Portland and Seattle. And as these are two great eating cities, that is saying something. Kudos to these folks for developing a dish I'd never had before: their crispy rice platform that I had with fried chicken on top. It was savory, tangy, fresh, and filling. read more

The staff is exceptionally friendly, the food is pretty tasty. I usually opt for the shrimp bowl. I only wish instead of shredded cheese on everything there was the option for authentic Mexican cheeses, but as an elevated Chipotle I will gladly visit The Meddling Lime. read more

Wow. I will be thinking of the Al pastor taco until the next time I come here. So good! Getting more than one next time 100%. Great service. All around great spot. read more

The Meddling Lime - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'd wait 30 minutes any night(not the norm, honestly first time in memory they didn't have me set in 10)! Thanks for the fantastic burritos, I've had every single vegetarian option and been impressed! read more

Consistently very good tasting food. Great service. Our favorite is the dish with the toasted rice. Highly recommend.

Really tasty tacos served up generously. The Al pastor meat was a little too oily for my taste but the barbacoa won me over, so full of flavor and moisture; no salsa needed. As for the salsas, they don't joke around with their Habanero salsa, that stuff is fire. The patio has sun and shade to enjoy and decent street parking options. It's a great meet up spot, I'll definitely be coming back. read more

The Meddling Lime - Outdoor covered patio - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Solidly good. The burrito bowl was huge--tons of beans rice and meat. Friendly counter service and out/served quickly! Their salads are surprisingly good and also huge portions! read more

The Meddling Lime - a woman standing in front of a food truck - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food here has such a lasting impression on my tongue... that I can physiologically feel my body get excited to eat here as I walk toward the black and green food truck. If you're into a fusion of flavors that all fuse perfectly together - I highly recommend this place. The food, ambiance. and service are all consistently great. read more

The Meddling Lime - Crispy Rice w/ Roasted (deep fried) Cauliflower, with added beets and avocado. Quesadilla with sauces. - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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5 STARS ALL THE WAY!! I have been following The Meddling Lime on Instagram for quite some time and just hadn't made my way there yet. We decided to give it a try after our flight back into Portland. We had the Chimichanga with Braised Beef and the Crispy Rice with Fried Chicken. WOW! Both of these items were so so delicious. The Chimichanga was perfectly fried and the fillings were still moist and the beef was beyond flavorful! The Crispy Rice was Tasty for sure. We took this one to go while we ate the Chimichanga under the covered area, it was chilly and rainy on our visit. The staff was kind and personable. I highly recommend giving this place a try. They even have vegan and vegetarian options. read more

Love the food choices on this stretch of Milwaukie Ave., today is a first at the Meddling Lime. Their main draw, Crispy Rice Salad with Fish, was excellent! I've enjoyed this growing popular dish at few places, but it's arguably the best here. Both the al pastor and chipotle and braised beef taco were good, but not overly memorable. Maybe I've been spoiled by the homemade corn and flour tortillas at Matt's Tacos. Love me some Mexican Coke, it's debatable if it tastes different than the U.S. version, but it's clear that Coca-Cola from a glass bottle is BETTER than from a can, liter, or fountain. It doesn't get too crowed here like at the pods in Downtown and parking hasn't been a problem. The owner was cool. read more

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Wanted a little treat this evening with the husband, so we ordered takeout from here. This has got to be some of the best PDX-Mex food I've had in a long time. Highly recommend the fried chicken taco- don't be scared by the jalapeño crema, it's super mild and such a great addition to the goodies on the taco. That fried chicken is heavenly too, so many flavors!! Was only able to grab a bite of the black bean taco, but it tasted fantastic. That avocado salsa is so tasty! We also enjoyed a bowl as a way to get a few more veggies into our system. The combo of that avocado salsa and radishes was DELISH. Two huge thumbs up for this place, we will for sure be back!!! read more

The Meddling Lime - Beet and Avocado Taco and Black Bean and Roasted Poblano Taco - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They are not open late so be prepared to get there earlier than their neighbor. I have eaten at the other cart many times and this was the first time I had actually been to this cart when it was open. Now I know w why. Because they are selling out of food before people can get there. I am so sorry I didn't take pictures. My phone died as I was getting there. We ate there. It was a little chilly but the wind was blocked by their unique seating area construction All right the Crispy rice is to die for. I added the fried chicken which took it to an eleven but I don't know that it was necessary. So good so flavorful I almost didn't breathe I was eating enjoying and waiting for the next bite. It was a foodgasm. I mixed in the salsa for just a little kick and it was top notch. The kids quesadilla got rave reviews as it also was devoured in silence. The tacos were just as eagerly accepted and disposed of in a timely fashion by belly number three This was a Taco Tuesday run that found one of the best places to saddle up and get your feed bag on. Definitely making it into the weekly rotation. I'll be back for photos read more

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Definitely worth a try if you want tacos and you're in the area! Decent amount of street parking around this pod. The star of the show was the fried chicken taco--scrumptious! The creamy sauce and tangy salsa combined really well with the crispy, savory fried chicken. My only regret is not ordering more of them. read more

The Meddling Lime - Fried chicken taco, al pastor taco - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious Mexican Food Cart They have a few flavors of tacos, burritos, pozole, and a few other items. Everything on the menu is great, full of flavor, and fresh. But the tacos are my go to. It's really amazing how dishes with so many flavors and ingredients are made in such a small space. Josh who runs this place is a cool and friendly guy. Really happy to have them in the Westmoreland neighborhood. read more

Absolutely delicious! Go with one of the signature crispy rice dishes. You won't be disappointed. The fried chicken can go toe to toe with the best of them. Pleasantly surprised. Will def eat again and highly recommend. read more

These are my favorite tacos in Portland. Soooooooo good. Love the roasted cauliflower, beans and poblano, and chili shrimp. Carnitas also so yummy. Really you can't go wrong. Highly recommend read more

Don't try calling your order in! They'll take all in person orders before they get to taking your order. The rule of customer service is first come first serve. The whole point of calling an order in is to skip the line and make sure your order gets done in time, if you're in a time crunch (ie 30 min lunch). They had me on hold for 7 mins before I hung up and called again. No apology for the wait was given and then they told me it would be 10 mins for my order (17 mins gone out of a 30 minute lunch). I could've just drove there and placed my order and there wouldn't have been a difference if I had called ahead. Some real geniuses here. read more

The hours are a bit strange but who am I to question an owner's thought process. But, finally, was able to try on a Friday. Tried two different tacos and both were large and very good. The quesadilla was excellent and filled with salsa and more. Outside dining in a small area is available. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. It's my new favorite place. Everything I've eaten has been delicious! I can't wait to go back. The people who work there are awesome! They're helpful and kind. There are a couple of tables out in front of the carts. It's nice. It's mellow, and really, I just adore every single thing I've eaten there. Shrimp burrito, blackened cod taco, Al Pastor taco. So GOOD! read more