Mexican Restaurants near Gladstone

“Taco Bell is Taco Bell.

That is not an insult. That is the point.

Sometimes you want something fast, hot, affordable, and familiar. Taco Bell usually delivers on that. The menu is easy, the food is consistent, and when you are hungry, a burrito, tacos, or a Crunchwrap can solve the problem.

That said, keeping the sauces behind the counter makes no sense.

The sauces are part of Taco Bell. That is half the experience. Mild, Hot, Fire, Diablo — people know what they like, and nobody wants to ask for sauce like they are requesting office supplies.

Especially with prices going up everywhere, little things like that matter. If customers are already paying more, at least let them grab the sauces without turning it into a negotiation.

The food is still good for what it is. The staff keeps things moving. The order is usually reliable.

But free the sauces.

Four stars.“

“the la María burrito is amazing the salsas are good the coffee is strong and flavourful even though my order came through between morning and afternoon meat prep they had it ready really quickly“

“Came from Chicago and hands down the best service and food! Definitely recommend!“

“Went here for dinner with the family and it was wonderful! Great margaritas, service, and food ❤️ What a gem this place is! Thank you so much for a great experience, we will definitely be back.“

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“Awesome tortas! They use great quality ingredients, the way they prepare their chicken is delicious.“

“This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in portland. Absolutely fantastic food and drink- everything we’ve eaten there has been outstanding. And the owners and servers just delightful charming people. I recommend this to everyone!“

“My wife brought me here for my 70th birthday. She asked, "where would you like to go?" "Surprise me.", I told her. Oh my! My grandmother from Puebla, Mexico would have loved this place. The tortillas were fresh, Handmade! I ordered the Pozole. Oh so rich and fragrant and bustling with pork, hominy and a very wonderful broth. Did I mention the tortillas?? Oh Lord!! I plan to bring my three adult children here for my son's birthday. I plan to eat my way through the menu, over the course of the next year or so. I can see that there are many others who love this place. The entire time we were having dinner, there was a steady stream of people coming in for takeout. Yep, this is a gem of a restaurant. Come enjoy.“

“Incredible culinary experience! Each dish is delicious and you will also have a wonderful explanation of the ingredients.“

“Oswaldo is a true staple in the Portland culinary community. always providing us with amazing food and creative combinations. thank you“

“Super nice humans! Hands down best mexican creative food- easy menu with lots of options for food allergies and types of veg/protein. Great price. Kinda the best meal we've eaten in weeks!“

“Very cute inside Friendly staff Good drinks And yummy food“

“food is delicious....excellent service..friendly...prices are just right....100% la recomiendo!“

“I posted these pics after my first visit 11 months ago. I drive Limousines for JMI located in Beaverton. I make it a point to eat at local places while im in that town. I only go to places with more than 4.5 stars. TLM didnt disappoint! I am hoping my original post and pictures viewed more than 60,000 times brought more business“

“I love this place! They have the very best tamales!! I've been a customer since 2021 for my winter Solstice gathering.Their tamales are a tradition.“

“they were bomb a.f! no lie! 🥰🥰🥰🥰“

“Beat tacos this side of the Mississippi!!!! No joke this taco place has the very best flavors and it’s meat are perfectly cooked! I totally recommend piñata takos!!!“

“Great food, atmosphere and awesome service. 😋💕“

“Just discovered this little Mexican Restaurant, the food is great and service is good.“

“visiting from LA and found ourselves wandering into this little area - we got the down and dirty fries with steak. SO good! so much flavor, they did not skimp on the steak at all, and the fries are fresh!!

please try, the serving size was great - bf and i shared but still had leftovers. would def have it again if we visit portland :)“

“I am visiting from St Louis Missouri and wanted authentic Mexican food as soon as I landed 🛬 in Portland. This place was amazing 🤩 I had the 3 taco plate chicken with rice and beans. The salsa selection was perfect. Definitely will come back next time I am in town!“

“I never would’ve found this place if Energy Trust of Oregon hadn’t sent me over to propose a ductless mini split heat pump for the owner.
I didn’t win the project, but I did get introduced to this production kitchen that has a retail window where it serves the most amazing authentic Mexican food in Portland. I can’t drive by now without stopping. So yum! I may not have won the job, but God was still so good!“

“The greatest place on earth..!!!! Nuff said...“

“Muy buena comida .. por excelencia y el servicio muy rápido ..“

“Theres a reason this place gets great reviews, for me its the fresh tasting no rice , no fussy and all flavor burritos at a reasonable price.
Solid tastes with the fresh ingredients feel, no trashy sisco beans, no masses of filler rice. Just good food.“

“Raul is a magician! He cooks his grandmother's recipes, turning out food that is down right addicting!.. and friendly on the wallet. I eat here at least once, if not twice and sometimes three times a week. This, after trying 90% of the mexican trucks within a 2 mile radius, Neza is by far the best around(possibly the best in town). If you didn't know, go find out for yourself.“

“Great food, friendly space. This family knows what they are doing, and they do it well. Eat and enjoy.“

“We love Nutri taco. They offer great Mexican food and because we are a mixed diet household, one of us can get vegan while the other one eats omni. The rosemary garlic fries are amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone.“

“FINALLY FOUND THE BEST STREET TACOS OF PORTLAND!!!!
Definitely going back and as this was my 1st trip, I'm going to encourage all my taco-fiends to go too! If you're thinking about it, STOP THINKING and just GO!!!! you'll not regret it.
The only con was the Horchata was a little bit too sweet and I had to split mine into 3 servings and add my own milk.“

“Visited this great new addition to our neighborhood in SW Portland. Have tried the Taco Supreme, Quesadilla, and Cochinita Tacos and look forward to working my way through the other items on the menu. The Cochinita dishes showcase wonderful delicious shredded pork as the protein. The Horchata was also extremely well made and one of the best I've had in Portland. Mama Chio Rocks!“

“Delicious and AUTHENTIC food! David was amazing and so friendly! Definitely returning!“

“We really enjoyed our dinner at Tequeria. The server was very polite, patient, and informative. We were really impressed with the food being such great quality and made fresh and you could taste the freshness in the salsas which they had 5 different choices that were all so good, my favorite being the habanero because I like it spicy. We will definitely be back. Jesus was our server and he was so nice.“

“By far the best Torta I’ve had in the area ! Check them out ! 10/10 recommended!!“

“Extraño mis ticos chilaquiles!! 😋“

“Encantada mis amigas y yo fuimos a celebrar el día de las madres y quedamos maravilladas,personal super agradable,ambiente acogedor y una rica comida,de 10 le doy 20 super recomendado y volveremos pronto,todo un show expectacular“

“deliciosa la comida muy amables las cosineras“

“we just went for the first time. great food, great service and great selection of food. we will definitely go back.“

“Great food and great margaritas and the best owners ever!!!!“

“Their tofu dish with epasote (mushroom) is one of the most delicious Mexican dishes I've ever had, vegan or otherwise.“

“Están riquísimos los tacos !!!“

“I love when a torta is like a philly cheese steak.
The buns were toasted on the grill.
Super gooey cheese.
The peppers were a really nice surprise.
The asada was super on point and plentiful.
Churros tasted fresh and solid.
Really happy with my choice in food carts.
Will come back again.“

“It’s pretty good as taco trucks go“

“I love this place so much. The staff are so nice and patient but also fast. The food is high quality and they prepare everything with care (and free guac!). Two tacos is enough for lunch.
Highly recommend supporting this place over Chipotle down the street.“

“had a blast wit my luv!!!!!“

“Came here while watching the modest Mouse concert…. Oooooh myyyyy Gooooodnessss best Tacos I ever had! I asked for spicy Carnita tacos and they did not disappoint! Wooo weee I will come here every time I come to Portland for sure! Also thanks for the water from the staff. U guys are amazing.“

“Great food and service! I highly recommend!“

“Muy ricos los guajolotes de 10 muy recomendables“

“Pet friendly and great drinks! Great place!“

“We had a great experience at El Pato Feliz Jr. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The restaurant was clean, and the atmosphere was comfortable and family-friendly. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious Mexican food!“

“Quick service, friendly staff and good food!“