El Cantarito Restaurant & Bar

We had a great dinner here! The food was all delicious (especially the Quesabirria tacos) and a really good Spicy Margarita. Don’t skip this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is incredible

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oh my gosh, some of THE best Mexican food I've ever had! Service was quick and friendly, food came out quick. So extatic we found this place! Will be back :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was nervous when I walked in and I was the only one there, but the food did not disappoint! This place is as authentic as you can get. Had the menudo and tamales de rajas and both were amazing, like my mother would make at home. Margarita definitely hit the spot. Happy to support Mexican family run businesses

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was good but the heavy set lady serving me was very rude and i explained i did t order what she put on my check and she told me to calm down??!! You calm down

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Food is good, staff is nice, great drink selection

Pretty good lunch or happy hour spot. Service can be a little slow, but they are kinda and helpful. Food is consistently good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Stumbled in here and left completely impressed! The tacos were out of this world — the lengua was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the al pastor had that perfect balance of smoky and sweet. Loved that the tortillas came out hot and fresh. Everything tasted like it was made with real care, and the atmosphere made it easy to just relax and enjoy. Definitely a new favorite downtown spot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Fantastic enchiladas and a yummy margarita, and a quiet place to read. I'll be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came early morning, if your lucky Vanessa she will be your severe. Great customer service great smile and attentive to our needs.

We had enchilada plate with carne asada
(Spicy delicious) carme asada every bite full of flavor.

From a mexican point of view,this taste authentic to mexican food, from our mother land.

I could tell everything was freshly made
From guac and chips
To our carne asada.

Portion are full plate, they want you to leave full and satisfy.

Highly recommended 5 🌟 all across

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very cute atmosphere. Staff was very attentive. Food and drink were very good. I had the Chiliquilles & the Paloma to drink.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It is so hard to find a sit down Mexican restaurant in Portland, Or with really good food that doesn't try to be weird.

I had an amazing margarita, chips and salsa, and taco salad with added steak. Everything was on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were looking for a Mexican food place and we found it. And above all, the people who serve it and also prepare the food are Mexican. The latter is an important fact.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesadilla Birria, Salsa Roja

Excellent Mexican food. It wasn't too crowded when we went, and we were seated immediately. There are many Mexican options to choose from in Portland, but El Cantarito is a solid choice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fajitas, Tortillas

great service and good food, but the restaurant has a weird sewage smell

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5