50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Portland

“The best meal I have had at any Portland restaurant! We ate our way through the entire menu and each dish was amazing and the perfect combination of flavors! Highly recommend this for any occasion, we will definitely be back. The staff and chef made us feel like life long friends. Sitting at the counter was an extra special treat and enlightening into the dish preparations.“

“This was our second time at De Noche. The food was fantastic like I remembered. We sat at the kitchen counter the last time and I liked that better than the alcove we were put in this time. It's a small place and it felt a bit cramped. I'd recommend the counter for a more rich experience. Food was great. Service was mostly great...Miguel in particular.“

“It’s a lovely Mexican takeout restaurant with outdoor only seating. I got a tamale and a side of beans for a really good price. It was very flavorful and I enjoyed it very much. The staff is also very friendly. If I lived in this neighborhood, I would be become a regular here for sure.“

“Absolutely amazing tasty food! We had the tacos and instantly fell in love. I could cry with how good it was. The hosts and staff were so friendly and accommodating all around great atmosphere and learning their story made it all the more heart opening. Thank you so much 🫶🫶🫶🙏“

“I recommend this restaurant, I'm coming from Seattle WA with my family and we went to eat there, very good food, good customer service, everything clean. I invite you to visit them, you will love it.“

“Absolutely incredible food. Homemade, and ingredients sourced from their raised garden beds outside, this place has to be one of the best food carts in Portland. Wonderful ladies working there as well, and you can tell they are passionate about the food they make.“

“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“

“it was delicious 😋 my first time trying it today... had the Burrito PDX and it was amazing!!“

“I think a couple weeks to the menu would be needed. We noticed the same garnish with caviar on both hot and cold dishes. The caviar on the hot pork chop wasn't very pleasing. The pork chop definitely needed a pineapple salsa or sauce with it to cut through the fattiness of the chop and grits.“

“Excellent food, generous portions. I ordered the shredded chicken taquitos and was very satisfied. Other companions in my group highly recommended the chorizo. Small eatery but can seat larger groups outside (8). Service was a little slow due to the homemade and fresh nature of the dish. So take your time and enjoy. I will definitely go back.“

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

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

“This is my favorite place to eat in all of Portland. They never miss. But in case you're indecisive the PASTOR (marinated and crispy pork) is a must and the CAMARONES (shrimp) is my personal favorite. I love the tacos but also the gorditas... also the fajitas plate... the French fries randomly... the orange hot sauce... the list goes on. 🤤 It literally doesn't get better than this.“

“Their moles are delicious and their cochinita pibil tacos are great too👌“

“wonderful, consistent food! Alway's wonderful!“

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

“this food was delicious! Beautiful ambience. Great place to hang out and eat dinner. Food came out quick. The salsa and guacamole was flavorful. Everything about it was an absolutely great experience five stars.“

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

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

“Delicious tamales! 🫔 Friendly service. We will be back.“

“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.“

“Highly recommend the el pastor and carnita tacos. So flavorful and well portioned .

The tehuana bowl was my favorite dish. Would probably get the el pastor or carnita as the protein. Steak was not my favorite out of the proteins that were offered.“

“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!!!“

“deben tener en físico la presentación del menú“

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

“they are always great and nice and have amazing food 😄“

“great Food, Great value, Great People. everything I've tried is more amazing than the next. the Spiders, Vampirio, Queso tacos & the Consome spectacular. try the Torta or the Tacos, but be sure to get a side of Consome for dipping. 5 out 5 stars“

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

“I followed this place on instagram awhile now and finally decided to stop in and get a plate. Prices are fair, pupusa are loaded with food and flavor. Place is very clean, staff was friendly. Definitely will be back if the area again. Street parking only can be difficult.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️Best TLAYUDAS 4ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We enjoyed last Sunday, in our meeting your amazing food and authentic flavor .I hope everybody in Portland can check your Oaxaca cuisine ….thank you Tierra del Sol. You are unique!“

“They were really busy & we saw one of the employees hug another stressed employee and say “sorry, I know you get stressed,” and it made me so happy to support these people. Sorry to contribute to their stress, but glad I got to see a lil human moment between the employees. 🫂“

“Love Tamale Boy on NE Dekum but noticed it is closed. No sign and quite a few people going to the door.“

“Muy ricos los guajolotes de 10 muy recomendables“

“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.“

“The food was terrific. Great staff and customer service. Fun time“

“We had the pleasure of having Chloe Jo as a server. We had an amazing table on the patio. Then we got cold and she sat us near the fire. She gave us kind and attentive service ice. We will definitely be back and hope we have the distinction of Chloe Jo's service again!“

“Extraño mis ticos chilaquiles!! 😋“

“Birria Enchilada plate is the best Mexican food I’ve had in Oregon by far. Coming from a CA native.

Service is always friendly. They have everything you could ever want on the menu. I love that they give you real, colorful plates despite being a food truck (please don’t ever change that).

Also, margaritas at the bar are usually $10 or less.“

“Wow! What a new gem of a Mexican place we found. Tried everything and it’s all so good. We rarely eat out bc my husband is a chef and this place is 5 stars. The service is 10 stars. Whoever helped us tonight was so kind he made our hard day better.“

“The lady with the big obvious eyebrows NEEDS TO GO!!! I miss the sweet lady that used to work there. She would know us and know our order when we would come in. Now she is gone and we miss her!!! The lady with the big obvious eyebrows doesn't even bother to get to know us or our order and EVERY time she is there the food is poor quality, dry, the limes are dried up and don't have any liquid in them.. she gives us the smallest amount of chips possible and is just making it very hard to enjoy coming here. I said 5 stars for the food because it really is a great little hole in the wall spot to eat. Best al pastor tacos around!!! But I'm going to find out what days that lady doesn't work just so I can go there and enjoy my food from now on because when she works it's clearly not the standard they should be at. Cute little place with ducks all over and next door to some good spots.“

“Great Mexican food! Muy rico , I loved their tacos Tijuana and torta Tijuana 🥑👌🏾🤤🇲🇽 the Watermelon drink !! I went back yesterday for more 🍉“

“my friend Abraham, runs the show! check it out! Tell him the city man sent ya!“

“I ate at Verde Cocina en la Perla while at a work conferencein Portland, Oregon. The food was so delicious that I build my entire birthday around eating there! I live in Olympia, Washington. It is over an hour drive but I will keep doing it every few months. I had Arro as my bartender and server both times. He treats you like FAMILY, and this place IS family owned. I even was introduced to the creator of the Horchata French Toast dish. It is so good I cry happy tears thinking about it. Please visit for brunch and order it, you will NOT be sad about it. I don't even use syrup on the French toast, because the Horchata sauce is so so good on its own. The chillequilles are so so good with eggs OR tofu. Arro was awesome in helping us select desserts...the flan is so dang good, and it is #vegan! My wife and I are #vegetarian, but when I went with a coworker, he said that the meat dishes are "fire." I had a drink both times, first was the mango margarita. Tastes fresh and delicious! Had the perfect amount of tequila but tasted like juice...😈 I have also ordered the Paloma. I can't tell which one is my favorite!!! Anyways, do yourself a favor and order. Trust me.“

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

“Quick service, friendly staff and good food!“

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

“It’s pretty good as taco trucks go“

“Amazing experience today. I had the special tacos locos with carnitas, like a cheesy gordita crunch and they were phenomenal!! My friend got the carnitas sandwich and said it was delicious. Excellent service as well. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely loved Fabos Tacos! I got the Birria plate and horchata. And man it was fire, If you love a flavorful horchata to go along side your amazing tacos and consomé, or just amazing food in general. This place will have you.“