Food Courts in Portland, OR

“INCREDIBLE! the mango lassi was delish & affordable. the butter chicken perfectly spiced, garlic naan so crispy and soft, and the samosa had a salty dust that was SO delicious. everything was fairly priced too!! Vinay was so kind and made me feel welcome! This place is worth every five star, theres a reason why there’s 1,000 of them!!“

“If you're searching for the best Haitian restaurant in Portland, look no further than Tap Tap. This vibrant spot isn’t just about incredible Haitian cuisine — it’s a full cultural experience that blends delicious food, stunning Haitian artwork, and energetic nightlife. This is easily one of the best Black-owned restaurants in Portland that offers an authentic taste of Haiti’s rich heritage right in the heart of the city.

From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by colorful, eye-catching Haitian art that sets a unique, welcoming atmosphere. The menu features traditional Haitian dishes crafted with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, making it a top choice for foodies like myself who are seeking something different and unforgettable.

What truly sets Tap Tap apart is its lively nightlife, especially the Kompa Haitian dancing nights. This energetic music and dance scene invites guests to immerse themselves in Haitian culture while enjoying great food and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Whether you’re out for dinner, a night of dancing, or both, Tap Tap is the best place to experience Haitian culture in Portland.

For anyone looking to support Black-owned businesses while enjoying exceptional food and an unforgettable cultural vibe, Tap Tap is hands down the best restaurant in Portland for a genuine Haitian experience.“

“One of the best gyro platters in town. It was delicious ! Super fresh and flavorful ingredients. The staff was very kind and friendly. Everything was top in my opinion. The only issue was the outdoor seating area, which felt uncomfortable due to people yelling nearby. I’d recommend takeout instead.“

“great choice of food carts, atmosphere is very good, very pleasant and relaxing!“

“Excellent made from scratch menu.“

“Friendly service, amazingly tasty food and quick - so quick. We had traveled from Birmingham all day and were so excited to experience Portland’s food truck experience. Dima’s did not disappoint! Stop by and they will give you a sample so you know how good it’s going to be!“

“Nice cart pod. Has covered seating and a)gas) fire pit. Seems very pet friendly which is probably a plus for some people and a minus for others. Not a ton of food carts but a very good variety. Matt's barbecue is pretty famous. Around town. Is also a brewery stall that's quite large. And it's a good neighborhood to walk around in window shop or shop-shop.“

“Great selection of food from the resident food trucks and a great rotating tap list at the bar. Perfect spot for a quick bite to eat and beverage prior to heading to the the Moda Center. Bonus: Order from the bar and any or all of the food trucks from your phone through their great online ordering system! Very convenient and didn't have to wait in a single line. 😀“

“hands down THE best cookies I've ever had. no one can get anywhere close for comparison. wish they were closer on the Eastside like before (previously known as Cartlandia on 82nd ave and crystal springs). Want some right now!! can't decide a favorite because they are seriously all the best in their own ways. ❤️❤️ best cookies #1! 💯“

“Fun place to try and outdoor fire pits“

“I can't go anywhere at The Heist food cart pod except for Namo Buddha Himalayan. The #4 Chicken Curry is the best dish ever. Delicious chicken and chickpeas in a fantastic red curry sauce. Healthy and full of flavor but not spicy. I keep trying to try another cart and always end up at Namo Buddha Himalayan. Yum.“

“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.“

“I’ve been coming to eat here every week and its been some of my favorite food ever and good vibes.“

“The food was excellent and made to perfection! The staff were very inviting and so friendly. They treated us like we were family. An extremely pleasant experience. I would definitely recommend this place.“

“Seven of us tried the burgers, Mexican and Mediterranean. By far, the Mediterranean was THE BEST. we had beef and chicken platters and the meat was tender, tomatoes salad fresh, hummus was heavenly! It was also big enough for 2-3 people! The burgers and waffle fries were also GREAT. The Mexican—not so much. The alambre fajitas seemed to have diced hot dogs in it and cheap cheese.“

“My absolute fave! Found this place by searching nearby food places. When I saw the 5⭐️rating I had to try it. It did not disappoint. It became my go-to place in Portland when I come visit.“

“Nice little high end food court with craft beer, cocktails, ramen etc.“

“This is a great food cart pod area. There is a fantastic variety of different options. The layout is also really great. It has tables and chairs and areas for dogs. What I especially love is that there is a coffee cart which is superb. I highly recommend the Bite on Belmont. It is a great setting.“

“The Kenyen food is amazing! Wonderful food from a wonderful guy. Definitely try the Bariis and Chapata.“

“Good poeple, great smoothies! thanks for what you guys do!“

“Ordered Pad Se Ew with Lao sausage. Person who took my order and prepared it was super nice. Sausage was so overcooked I thought it was vegan, it was so dry and tough. Otherwise, noodles were prepared nicely, good flavor profile, well balanced spice heat. I’d come back again. Homeless population can get a bit sketchy at the parking lot there. Witnessed an assault. Still, between this and Poompui, there’s good Asian food to be had at this pod.“

“Great community with fantastic food and drink options!“

“This is a great little hideaway to have a few drinks.Listen to some music.Maybe even watch a football game. And get sea food, make sure you stop in and say, hello, get some food and drink“

“We stopped here while visiting from Chicago. We do not have food cart pods like this at home and I love the concept. This particular pod was among the two best that we visited. We had beer and Indian food and both were above average. I particularly liked the DIY, unpretentious demeanor of the eating space. It had less infrastructure than other pods but for me that was even better, in terms of staying true to the original concept and controlling costs. I just felt at home. Keep it up!“

“Such a fun little spot with a wide variety of foods. Great vegan and gluten-free options.“

“You will have an amazing experience.“

“Very nice family friendly place with with lots of good food“

“Hesitant to recommend this because we were able to get a table on a Friday night, and if it gets too popular we may not be able to get a table. But this food cart pod & beer garden is sooo cute, sooo Portland, and sooo yum. Try the strawberry rhubarb sparkling citrus booze. Enjoy! ps if y’all get live music one of these days, I’m moving back from NYC for you. Xoxo food cart girl“

“Definitely try the warm noodles which are amazing!“

“We discovered this cart just down the street from us tonight and tried them for the first time! Everything was AMAZING! We will definitely be back!“

“We come here a lot and really enjoy the atmosphere. The food and drinks are good. There is a nice play area for kiddos. The only bad experience I had was when I reserved a couple tables for my kid's birthday party. Even though my reservation was written down in their book, they didn't reserve any tables. After about 15 minutes of trying to figure something out for us, I was told there was nothing they could do because we didn't pay for a reservation. They don't charge for reservations, so this was frustrating. I wouldn't recommend bringing a large group here as tables fill up fast.“

“The good: there are a good number of trucks, at least 9-10, almost all open. All mouthwatering. Everyone was friendly. The food we had was really fantastic. Would eat here again.The semi cons: while it will be great when done, the construction means less seating and more dirt. It wasn’t a problem and will give the carts access to public water. So it should pay off. Also, it seemed a little dead, even though it was around lunchtime.“

“Yummy, healthy rice bowls! Love the health shot and hot beet bowl!“

“Loved the convenience and it was nice that they have a little bar with happy hour. The pad Thai from Little Thai Peacock was delicious. I was disappointed with the shrimp dumplings from Shanghai’s best plus the server was extremely rude to me.“

“I was in Portland for work and someone recommended this place to me, I’m from Michigan so my food expectations are pretty high but this spot honestly blew me away, the food was so good and easily one of the best meals I had while I was there, everything tasted fresh, full of flavour, and just really well done, Omar and Saif were super friendly and made the whole experience enjoyable, really glad I checked it out and I’d definitely come back, wish we had something like this in Michigan!“

“I really enjoyed this pod! There are 8+ different places to eat and the food here is wonderful. My wife and I personally tried , "flew the coop" and "La Arepa" and both had great service and the food was delicious. The attached brewery had an amazing selection of beers. The only detractor was that there was A Lot of very hoppy beers. That is a personal preference though. The Beer I did have was delicious. It's very family friendly and I enjoyed it.“

“Got the green curry chicken from Suphatra Thai, a food truck in the same cart pod as Firangi Dhaba near my house. Really well balanced — good mix of heat, salt, fat, and sweet, with silky eggplant and fresh basil that really rounds it out. Took about 15 minutes from order. Staff was kind and generous with the portion. Good go-to spot for a low-key weeknight dinner, and there was enough left over for lunch the next day. Would order again.“

“I live very close to this place and I love a few of these food carts specifically the chicken and jo jo truck there special jo jos are amazing and there secret batter is the best crispy and perfect mix of seasonings not to salty and then perfect size cut potato wedges not to much potato that it makes it to much to the point you are not able to even enjoy the battered coating this is perfect am need buttery goodness they are deep-fried but amazing you can get a full order or a half order and then the choices of chicken strips or sandwiches you can choose from are very creative and you will not find anything like this anywhere else don't forget there dipping sauce for the jo jos as well also very great and no other place will have it so you have to go to this one specifically to try them it's the food trucks on Powell and 35th between the dollars store and Chipotle the food carts are right between the two businesses and the chicken and jo jo truck is tricked away in back in the center of all the trucks you can't miss it“

“This place is so cool! You're just strolling along, minding your own business when suddenly BAM! Food! It's an entire block of different ethnic food. Mostly Mediterranean, but plenty of other places too. Gyros, shawarma, Mexican, cajun and more, all wrapped around an empty parking lot. Come hungry!“

“💯👌💖🈴️💥💥💥🆗️🈴️🆒️❤️💯🔟 Great Place To Eat“

“Wonderlove is one of those places that feels like a little community tucked into the middle of Portland. It's basically an outdoor gathering space with a huge variety of food trucks, so whether you're craving Indian food, Mexican food, or something completely different, there's a good chance you'll find it. There's also a larger indoor venue where they host live entertainment.

The atmosphere is what really makes this place special. There was art everywhere, kids playing outside, a basketball hoop, and people actually talking to each other. We ended up chatting with two strangers for quite a while, laughing and joking like we'd known each other for years. It had that rare feeling where everyone just seemed welcome. If I could pitch a tent and live there, I probably would.

My only real complaint is the price. Food and drinks are definitely on the expensive side, so be prepared for that. Still, the atmosphere, the variety of food, the art, the entertainment, and the sense of community make it a place I'd happily come back to.

Wonderlove really lives up to its name. It feels a bit like a thriving garden where every path leads to another interesting conversation or experience.“

“A few food trucks, but not as much variety as I had hoped. Some trucks offer the same type of food. We enjoyed the food, even though the fries were undercooked. Greek, Indian, Italian, and Mexican cuisine available, along with a sushi truck.“

“So far I've eaten at 3 out of 6 of the carts here (I'm including the Pour House in the count even though it's a bar).

Rollin' Fresh - Very good sushi with a twist (burrito style!)
Bajala - Excellent tacos, very fresh, with lots of flavor. (Separate review on their google maps entry)
Village Kitchen - so far my favorite Burmese food in the Northwest district and there something like 4 other Burmese restaurants.

I'll get to the rest soon enough.“

“Alberta Alley is a fantastic group of small local restaurants nestled into one centralized location. Focusing on local food and small business. Eat in or take out. Great outdoor seating, art, and a great neighborhood. All the food is fantastic. Grab a cocktail and and local food.“

“Never written a review before but gotta share that this was super good. Honestly better than it needed to be and I’m thrilled about. I had the kalbi chicken with Mac. The dish was simple, no frills, but the cook on the chicken was excellent. The flavor was delish. Even the rice was perfect.

Thanks so much.“

“Found this place in this neat little food pod spot that might be my new favorite, the food was great and the guy working was very friendly too. We even got an Oreo in each of our chips (which he doesn’t skimp on either) Definitely my new favorite grilled cheese cart!!“

“The ramen came out quickly and was delicious! I wish I had taken a picture since it looked just as good as it tasted but we were super hungry at the time
The seats were nice by the window and it was easy to walk there from our hotel“