7 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Portland

“We found this place on google maps and had no idea what to expect when it said “TexMex”The food was very high quality. Rich bold flavors, perfect sized proportions, and excellent service.The food was typical American fine dining in a casual atmosphere, very Portland. I couldn’t figure out what made it TexMex other than the Texas flag on the wall, then I realized most dishes had jalapeños, cilantro, lime, or chimichurri. The flavors were bold, but never overpowering. There was spice, but nothing was hot or particularly spicy.I am hesitant to try new places and we got very lucky. We will definitely eat here again.“

“Texicano is a great TexMex food cart. The Texicano Bowl with carne asda is tasty. I appreciated that I could get my carne asada cooked to a perfect medium. Don't let the size of the bowl fool you. I ordered double meat and struggled to finish.“

“Hands down the best bbq in Oregon. Very Southern and traditional bbq. All the meats were smoked perfectly and had a great smoke ring. Sausage was juicy and delicious. Definitely recommend this place. Only suggestion would be for a more mild sweet bbq sauce for kids.“

“This has been mine and my husbands favorite taco spot for over 6 years. Before the pandemic, this was our go-to spot for date night. The food and drinks are INSANELY good. We have tried so many other places in Portland and no where can compare. My personal favorite is the queso and chips and Al Pastor taco… I can’t even describe how yummy they are ahhhhh.We moved away in 2018 and came back in 2020. We were so sad (my heart was CRUSHED) to see La Taq was permanently closed but I drove by one time maybe 6 months ago and saw LA TAQ WAS OPEN!! I literally about cried I was so excited. We finally made it over here tonight and it’s just like how we remembered it. So so so good. And we will be back. Thank you for opening again ??“

“The folks here have always been friendly and helpful for the 10+ years we've been eating here. Definitely a go-to spot for us for quick Mexican food.Vegetarian options: Most everything can be made vegetarian, and I think now they have plant-based meat options.“

“Their happy hour is the best. This used to be the hangout spot for my friends and I pre-covid during the week. I love sitting out on the patio on a nice day drinking some Dos Equis Amber, watching the water of the Columbia River go by. I miss it, and I miss that time with my friends. I enjoyed it by myself as well, and its a decent spot to catch some games. Food is decent and fair-priced. I love the caliente fries. I hope this place never closes even during or after they redo the bridge.“

“The workers are so nice! They always seem to be having a good time together in the kitchen. Service is always quick, the food is always great and the dining room is always well kept and decorated. We come every 8 weeks when the Red Cross blood donation bus is in the parking lot and we get a free taco. The manager Israel is awesome!Vegetarian options: My friend is a vegetarian and she had no problem finding something yummy to eat“