Mexican
Mexican
Cantina Calafia
Cantina Calafia on the West End is Portland’s attempt at a Baja California-style cantina, and we’re pleased to say they mostly succeed.
Merendero Estela
Merendero Estela, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it vermillion cart with covered picnic tables, is the spot for baleadas.
Birrieria PDX
Birrieria PDX, in East Portland near the Gresham border, was one of the city’s braised beef pioneers, and they’re still going strong.
Lilia Comedor
Lilia Comedor is an upscale South Waterfront Mexican spot that highlights hyper-seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients.
Birrieria La Plaza
Birrieria La Plaza is a food truck in a grocery liquidator parking lot serving great tacos.
República
Head to República in the Pearl District for a tasting menu showcasing Mexican and Indigenous ingredients.