Chilango PDX

2217 NE Alberta St, Portland
(503) 567-7288

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Quesadilla with Garlicky Mushrooms
Mini Quesadilla Salsa Sampler
Mini Trio Salsa Sampler
Esquites Corn in a Cup
Esquites Corn-In-A-Cup
Almond Queso Fresco
Vegan Queso Fresco
Side Black Beans
Tinga Taco Bowl
Chips and Salsa

Menu

Snacks
Sope
Lightly fried thick corn masa base topped refried beans, sunflower crema, salsa, raw diced onion and crumbled almond queso fresco (GF). Add a guisado for extra fun.
Esquites
White corn kernels, onion, and epazote are cooked in a savory broth. Served in a cup with mayo, crumbled queso fresco, lime juice, salt, chili powder, and salsa (GF)
Churritos (Non Gluten Free)
Crunchy Wheat/Corn Churrito Snack + Crema + Lime + Spicy Salsa Non-Gluten Free
Cacahuates con salsa + lime
Nachos
Chips & Refried Beans
Refried Beans topped with sunflower seed crema and crumbled almond queso fresco, served with fried corn chips and salsa. (GF)

Tacos
Taco x4
Four tacos filled with a rotating selection of Guisados (home-style stews and dishes), most are served over a layer of mexican red rice inside of a Three Sisters Nixtamal tortilla and topped with crema and salsa. Others might have specific toppings like lime juice, raw onion or queso fresco.
Taco Plate
A big scoop of red rice, beans, guisado of your choice with toppings, and choice of three warm tortillas on the side, two tostadas or a bunch of corn chips.
Taco x3
Three tacos filled with a rotating selection of Guisados (home-style stews and dishes), most are served over a layer of mexican red rice inside of a Three Sisters Nixtamal tortilla and topped with crema and salsa. Others might have specific toppings like lime juice, raw onion or queso fresco.
Taco Campana
Seasoned Impossible + Beyond Ground Beef Topped with Shredded Lettuce + Raw Diced Onion + House-Made Crema + Lime + Green Salsa.
Taco de Chicharron en Salsa Verde
Fried Ota Tofu stewed in a Tomatillo + Green Chile Sauce. Served over a bed on rice inside a Three Sisters Nixtamal Tortilla. Topped with House-Made Sunflower Crema + Red Salsa Contains Soy
Taco de Mole sin Pollo
Hibiscus Flower in a Dark, Rich, Savory, Sweet, & Spicy Oaxacan Style Sauce. Topped with House-Made Crema + House-Made Queso Fresco + Roasted Sesame Seeds. Contains: Almond + Peanuts + Soy +
Taco de Rajas Con Crema
Smokey Roasted Poblano Pepper strips + Sauteed onions cooked in a Creamy and Cheesy Sauce Topped with House Made Queso Fresco.
Taco de Chorizo con Papa
Fried Mexican Soy-Chorizo and Roasted Potatoes. Served over a bed on rice inside a Three Sisters Nixtamal Tortilla. Topped with House-Made Sunflower Crema + Green Salsa Contains: Soy
Taco de Suadero
Confit Jackfruit + Caramelized Onions on a lightly fried tortilla. Topped with Diced Raw Onions + Lime + Green Salsa
Taco de Garlicky Mushrooms
Sliced Button Mushrooms + Garlic sautéed in Olive Oil. Served over a bed on rice inside a Three Sisters Nixtamal Tortilla. Topped with House-Made Sunflower Crema + Green Salsa
Taco de Tinga
Jackfruit + Onions stewed in a savory Chipotle Sauce. Served over a bed on rice inside a Three Sisters Nixtamal Tortilla. Topped with House-Made Sunflower Crema + Green Salsa.

Mains
Tostada x1
A crispy tostada smothered with sunflower crema with your choice of guisado (and corresponding toppings).
Sope
Lightly fried thick corn masa base topped refried beans, sunflower crema, salsa, raw diced onion and crumbled almond queso fresco (GF). Add a guisado for extra fun.
Enchiladas Verdes
Chilaquiles
Refried Bean Taco

Quesadillas
Quesadilla de Queso
A blue corn tortilla from Three Sisters Nixtamal is folded over our house-made almond queso fresco or melty cheese, griddled, and finished with any of our salsas. Optionally add a guisado filling, and make it your own. (GF)
Mini Quesadilla Salsa Sampler with Guisado
Three mini queso fresco quesadillas paired with our three smooth salsas: green, red, and "La Neta" (a closely guarded family recipe) (GF). Select up to three different guisados to put in them.
Mini Quesadilla Salsa Sampler
Three mini queso fresco quesadillas paired with our three smooth salsas: green, red, and "La Neta" (a closely guarded family recipe) (GF)

Beverages
Agua de Horchata
House-Made Horchata, Extra-Creamy cinnamon-y goodness
Soda
Assortment of Mexican sodas sweetened with cane sugar.
Agua de Jamaica (Sweetened Hibiscus Tea)
House-Made Sweetened Hibiscus Iced Tea.

Coffee & Tea
Cafe de Olla
A cup of Café de Olla, a mexican way of brewing coffee with chocolate, raw sugar and spices. Can add a splash of plant milk.
Cafe Lechero
A double espresso and hot steamed milk. Perfect for dunking conchas. Made fresh with grains bought direct from our grower, roaster and supplier Café Zamora.

CERVEZAS
Beer Bottle
Selection of Bottled Mexican Beers Contains Gluten
Xicha Beer

Sides
Arroz Rojo
A big scoop of our Mexican Red Rice.
Side of Salsa Verde
Side of Salsa Roja
Side of Queso
Side of Crema

Take Home Products
Salsa Neta
A jar of salsa Neta, a very spicy (and secret) family recipe.
Salsa Roja
A jar of our Red Salsa, creamy and smooth and spicy.
Salsa Verde
A jar of our Green Salsa, creamy and smooth and the least spicy.

MARGARITAS & MORE
Agua Loca Horchata
House-Made Horchata + Bacardi RUM Gold (Añejo)
Agua Loca Jamaica
Margarita
Guava or Mango Boing or Hibiscus Tea + Orange Liqueur + Lime + Tequila or Mezcal

MICHELADAS
Michelada
Bottled Beer of your choice + Lime + Salt in a Rimmed Glass* *Rimmed Glass not applicable for online or To go orders
Michelada Cubana
Beer + Savory and Spicy Sauces + Lime
Michelada Tomatada
Beer + Tomato Juice + Savory & Spicy Sauces + Lime + Tamarind Candy

TAKE HOME PRODUCTS
Salsa Neta Jar
A jar of salsa Neta, a very spicy (and secret) family recipe.
Salsa Roja Jar
A jar of our Red Salsa, creamy and smooth and spicy.
Sunflower Crema Jar
A jar of our Crema.

SIDES
Side Rice & Beans
Side Rice
A big scoop of our Mexican Red Rice.
Side Black Beans
A big scoop of our delicious black beans.
Side Refried Beans
A big scoop of our refried beans with crema and queso fresco
Chips
A big scoop of our delicious black beans.

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Recent Reviews

Delicious authentic Mexican food, lovely space and very friendly staff. I had the pleasure of talking to the owner of the restaurant Vanessa and I could tell how much love she puts into the business and how passionate she is about it. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat. Extremely kind and amazing people.
March 2025
Totally phenomenal tacos. I tried all 4 guisados available and each was distinct and delicious. My partner had the flautas with rice and beans and loved them. We are omnivore taco snobs and agreed that this was some of the best food we’ve eaten recently. Of any kind. I wish more vegan restaurants were honoring ingredients and making vegetables delicious instead of trying to make things “just like meat.”

Also, the margaritas are super good. We tried the...
March 2025
Y'all, this is hands down, one of the best restaurants in Portland. absolutely delicious, authentic Mexican food. Also the staff was literally so so sweet and friendly, definitely the best service i've gotten since I moved to portland. they were so lovely and accommodating, and i want to go back just to say hi! (and eat their delicious food of course) check out Chilango and enjoy the best tacos in town! <3
March 2025

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Chilango PDX

2217 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 567-7288