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    Tope

    3.8 (375 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chicken Tinga Tacos
    Ploy N.

    Went in a little skeptical because of the current rating but I had a really good time! Space is immaculate. Tons of seatings with a huge fireplace, very romantic and perfect for a date night. Got to try their Chicken Tinga Tacos and they're delicious! Spicy and tender. Also they packed the tacos full of it. The sauces and toppings went really well together too. Wish you could pick different kind of tacos rather than get three of the same thing though Their Esquite Salad was super unique, using popcorn instead of real corn which added a lot of crunch to the salad. The delicata squash and brussel sprouts were also good in it. Service was also swift on a weeknight. Overall, had a really good meal in a super nice space so can't really complain. Would definitely be for some more and checkout their patio in the Summer.

    Tacos
    Keely N.

    If you're reading this in January 2026, Tope no longer has its happy hour menu. However, there wasn't a discrepancy between the regular or happy hour menu from what I've seen between the prices on IG and its current menu. I've been here twice now. It's a cute location in Northwest Portland near Chinatown. There is a nice rooftop bar and a fireplace inside of the restaurant with great views of the city. Go during sunset! We started off with the chips and guac. The vegano tacos were solid. I wish the salsa was spicier, but overall I enjoyed my three tacos. I ordered the mal humorado! It was refreshing.

    A plate of tacos. The order was one taco short, and everybody at the table was served on the same plate.
    Jerry P.

    How disappointing. We had friends come in from out of town and they wanted to try the restaurant in the hotel that they were staying in. The Hoxton. We went upstairs and we're seated. The place was exceptionally loud that we couldn't carry on a conversation. The hostess brought us a bottle of water that only filled three of the four glasses. The waitress took forever to come take our order. We each ordered two tacos. Not only did it take between 45 minutes and an hour to get our food. The only people at our table they were asked if they needed anything else to drink. Where are the people that ordered alcohol. My wife and I had Diet Coke and the waitress ignored us completely. I had to flake her down and ask her if she could refill it and I got a snooty look in a 15 minute wait. Once the tacos arrived at the table, the King on one plate. Everybody's order was on one plate. We had to ask, which were which. The worst thing is it was one taco short. We had to ask the waitress to go get another one. The tacos themselves were very small for the cost. The food on each one was not much. But we didn't have any choice in the matter if we wanted to eat because tacos are about the only thing on the menu. I have no reason to ever come back here again as it was loud, the service was poor, and the food wasn't that great.

    Roger M.

    As a foodie, wine and spirits connoisseur living in Portland for about 20 years, "shout out" the Tope rooftop bar in the contemporary and modern looking Hoxton hotel. The rooftop bar is a gem! Nine stories high with stellar city wide views as you sip your favorite beverage with some friends or a lover - hard to beat the refreshment and the refreshing feeling you'll get buzzing nine stories sky high while sun is slowly setting the mood is rising. Tope is the place to be? View, booze, food, and a good time! Open bar with a fire pit, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating - anywhere you sit has a view! I bellyed up to the bar to check it out. Tacos are the specialty. Solid beer, wine and spirits. Another gem - Shelby, bartender, greeted me with a smile, friendly chitchat - as well - covered whats on tap, in the bottles on the shelves. I needed to know. Shelby dialed in exactly what satisfied my taste buds!

    Rooftop view at 4:05pm
    Nikky B.

    4/5: Rooftop view, ceviche win, but still no toilet seat covers. Our unplanned visit to Tope on 7/23/2025 was a pleasant surprise after wandering around downtown. Located inside The Hoxton Hotel on the corner of 4th and Burnside, right next to the Dragon Gate entrance to Old Town, this was the only place open at 4 PM, and it worked out well for us. Our party of three was seated on the rooftop patio, where we caught a clear view of Mt. Hood in the distance and the Broadway Bridge to our left. About one-third of the rooftop had shade from the building between 4-6 PM. The space also has plenty of indoor lounge seating, and only the rooftop and part of the indoor dining have those views. We ordered the only two mocktails on the menu at $9 each and found them well balanced and enjoyable. Our friend got the La Bodega ($18), but we forgot to follow up on her opinion. I ordered the Rockfish Ceviche ($21), which was generously lime-marinated, to the point that I didn't need the extra lime wedges I asked for. That almost never happens. I'd gladly get it again. A new line on our receipt caught our attention: "3 Kitchen Appreciation, $1.50." We asked our server, who explained it is automatically added to support kitchen staff when food is ordered. We didn't confirm whether it's per person or per dish, but the charge was $1.50 total for the three of us. Restroom note: Located at the rooftop lounge level are three gender-neutral, single-stall restrooms. Functional, yes, but no toilet seat covers, which loses them a star. The hotel itself has a well-air-conditioned lobby and plenty of relaxed seating at street level if you're waiting for a table or need a cool down before heading up. The rooftop patio was filling quickly while we were there. Views, casual vibes, and thoughtful service made this visit worthwhile. We'll likely be back for ceviche and rooftop when we're in the area again.

    Menu (Sept 2025)
    Charlie T.

    We came here last week for a drink as it was one of the last nice days left in the year. We had a nice outside view and also had a table to chill inside. I did enjoy their queso dip, a great snacking food.

    Mango Margarita & IPA
    Stephanie V.

    Great views!!! Have been wanting to come here for awhile, a fun rooftop experience. It was a beautiful day and a bit windy... be forewarned (ladies and gents with hair down) but if you go inside no problem and still good views. Prices are decent but definitely priced around a rooftop vibe (higher end), drinks were delicious and the food was good. Really loved the chips, salsa and guac - a little too pricey but still yummy. They did allow a chip refill for extra cost. Drinks were tasty, more on the pricey side for cocktails. We shared a plate of tacos and were able to split them from 3 to 6, very filling! Mexican based food was good just a little less flavor than we are used too (could be to help with the crowd not being used to spices?) The staff was incredibly friendly and the service was good. Would love to come back to take friends and family.

    Margaritas
    James Q.

    This was a fun spot to see the sun set above Portland. The service was really fast. I loved the margaritas and the birria tacos. But the absolute best food was the salsa that came with the chips.

    Ceviche
    Anthony E.

    We called and this place worked to squeeze our party in for a great first dinner in the city. Natessa was everything we could ask for as a server. On point and informative for first timers. If you've searched pics or these, it's a very cool space. Out of the 4 things we ordered, only the barbacoa tacos were slightly disappointing. Delicious but a lil greasy. The rest was very solid. Next time we're back in Portland, we'll be stopping in again.

    Lolita M.

    What a beautiful venue. It's a roof top with great views of Portland. The venue is very swanky and modern with terrific staff. My friend and I had light bites and some wine and sat outside. It is a good place for a date too. I would definitely come back when I'm in town.

    Spicy Margarita
    Asha B.

    We ate here in May 2024 on a whim after loving the menu. Arrived without a reservation and did not have to wait to be seated at the bar we figured we could get a table after drinks but the place was packed inside and out. Naturally the service was a bit slow but the bar was attentive with drinks I loved the decor, they've got a kind of organic modern theme going with a lively environment that's great for happy hour. We ordered each of the margaritas on the menu (shown below) they were great, nothing lift changing but very well balanced. For food we had the Chuletas al pastor which was really great the pineapple habanada salsa with the red mole was yum-my!! Not pictured is the Birria Torta as I ate that so fast I didn't have time for a photo needless to say that is good as well although the rolls were a bit harder/crispier than I would have liked. Definitely make a reservation if possible as table waits can be long.

    Mocktail: something with gingerbeer
    Eric T.

    The only thing good about this place is the view and how the food tastes. The proportions were incredibly small but admittedly tasty. Service was left more to be desired. Waitress solely talk to acknowledged me and did not even ask my dinner guest what it is that they would want. Just kind of like a glance in their direction and then proceeded to walk away. I don't know if this is normal but not a huge fan of how they were treated. Which is why this four star is more of a two star. Please do better

    Hop N.

    Me and my gals were looking for a rooftop bar and Tope popped up first so we decided to give this place a try. We were in aw of the modern interior decor and we came right when the sun was setting so the view was stunnnning!! They were out of a lot of items on the menu when we came, was kinda disappointed bc it was only 8pm when we got a table so we had to ordered whatever was available to order. I knew what kind of establishment Tope was so my expectation for the food weren't high and I was right the food was just mid- for the price I thought it would taste better but nothing really wow me. Its definitely pricy but you pay for the view here. The rooftop patio was full so we didn't get to sit outside to enjoy the view but overall I think Tope is an okay spot to try if you're looking for something new and catch up with friends. Note: Parking is somewhat hard because it's in downtown/ chinatown but I think there's a valet available in front of you need help. Its located inside the hotel so when you walk in you just take the elevator to go on top.

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    Everything was just OK. Five-six taco selections with no real standout. $15 non-alcoholic drinks are a little over the top for a 3oz pour.

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    The drinks and churros are amazing. I'm not a fan of their actual food. The views from the patio are incredible.

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    Get. The. Churros. They're incredible. The dulce de leche sauce is incredible. Staff is extremely friendly.

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    To speak about Teardrop Lounge, I should probably start with this:…read more Ladies and gentlemen, I present my favorite cocktail bar. Not the best -- I'm not arrogant enough to claim that. I haven't been to every cocktail bar in Portland, and saying something is the best usually says more about your lack of experience than your conviction. But favorite? That I can stand behind. And I want to get that out of the way early, because of the amount of praise I'm about to pour on this place -- fully earned, completely intentional. The biggest crime here is that I only discovered it two weeks ago, after living in Portland for a year. It had been recommended to me countless times, and I ignored it. A mistake. A painful one. But now that I've found it, I don't plan on making that mistake again. I'm not typically an Old Fashioned drinker. In fact, I usually hate them. But somewhere between curiosity and too many episodes of Mad Men, I decided to try one anyway -- fully expecting to confirm my bias. Instead, it completely flipped me. Bright, almost citrus-forward in a way that felt unusual but entirely intentional. Balanced, smooth, just enough burn to remind you what you're drinking without overwhelming it. It was the first time I actually understood the appeal. I'm pretty sure I grew a few chest hairs that night. That alone would've been impressive. But it didn't stop there. The space is beautiful -- clean, intentional, but not cold. The staff are excellent: personable, engaged, and most importantly, authentic. Not scripted, not performative. The kind of people you actually want to talk to, and hopefully, eventually be on a first-name basis with. Now, all of that gets it close to a perfect score. But what pushes it over the edge -- what makes this place stick -- is the White Russian. One of the first drinks I ever had. My dad's drink. Not because of The Big Lebowski -- that came later -- but because it's just always been his thing. And at some point, it became mine too. Typically, when bars try to "elevate" a White Russian, they ruin it. They overthink it. Swap ingredients, tweak ratios, add unnecessary flair. And more often than not, it ends in disappointment. Teardrop does the opposite. They respect it -- but refine it. The coffee liqueur actually tastes like coffee. The heavy cream is properly integrated, not just dumped on top. The vodka -- whatever they're using -- is clean, present, and perfectly measured. There's a subtle complexity to it without losing what makes the drink what it is. It's the best White Russian I've ever had. No hesitation. I've gone back twice just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. It wasn't. If someone asked me what my death row drink would be -- this specific cocktail, from this specific bar, is in the conversation. Easily. Teardrop Lounge doesn't just make great cocktails. It reminds you why cocktails matter in the first place. And that's why it's my favorite.

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