Bora bora cooks about a dozen whole chickens every morning and serves them up with an amazing hot sauce in many different ways. The truck is not much to look at sharing a parking lot with a bodega, but you must try this place. Today I grabbed the Lloronas plate. A whole layered masterpiece of Carmelized onions, chopped chicken, smoked habanero, chiles, cilantro and onion. Served with 5 shells. It changed me. read more

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Wanted a snack not full meal so searched out tacos on Yelp. Food truck looks a bit sketchy. Didn't have most meats - only chicken or beef (I got beef) but it was really good. Would definitely return. Oh and the menu is not in english. read more

Once again, great job :) delicious tacos... even got a side of beans to try this time, they had a nice little spice. 10/10 this is the best taco truck I've found in Portland The mini mart next door also has Arizona Teas for $1 read more

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Very good al pastor amd carnitas tacos. Friendly service. The chicken grilling out front smelled very good. I will be back for a whole chicken meal. read more

I first stumbled upon Taqueria Bora Bora during Eat Mobile. How could you pass by the food cart when there's someone with a big chicken suit trying to get you to taste their chicken.. I immediately fell in love with the charcoal grilled chicken. So full of flavor - YUM! I told myself that I would visit the food cart, until I realize that they're all the way in Gresham! I finally visited when I was on my way to Eastern Oregon. Forced everyone else to stop by here and have lunch. Good thing everyone enjoyed it and agreed that it was very tasty. The chicken was soaked overnight before grilled over charcoals. We also tried the tacos, which were very good too. They have the usual suspects: al pastor (pork), carnitas, carne asada (beef) and chicken (same charcoal chicken) and the not so usual suspects: lengua (beef tongue), beef cheek, tripe, chicharron (deep fried pork rinds) and buche (pork stomach). They have a ton of other food that we didn't even try - definitely not short on variety. The location could definitely be improved. In addition to the fact that it's far, it's also located in a parking lot without access to bathroom. They have a tank of water with spout to wash your hands. They have some covered tables, but since we went on a sunny day, we opted for the outdoor table. I really wish they're much closer. read more

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2Nov16 @ noon. Nobody home. Drove all the way over there and not open. Schedule says open at 10am. read more

My family has eaten here for years. $20 gets you a whole chicken, beans, rice, tortillas, salsa and onions, SO GOOD! Unfortunately, we recently called ahead to order our dinner, but were given a home address to pick it up at. The lady at the house said they had been closed by the health department and planned to reopen soon. I know they have reopened and since we have loved them for years we did go back again last week and the food was not the same. Sorry to lose these guys, whatever they were doing before was working! I think they are perfectly safe to eat at, the ladies are always nice. read more

Great flavors! Half chicken with rice, pinto beans, flour tortillas and salsa was only $12! The chicken was cooked perfectly with nice skin. The flour tortillas were soft and hot. The salsa shined as well; probably a medium with just enough kick. I'm excited to come back to try their chicken tacos. read more

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One of my favorite chicken places in SE Portland. They have the best grilled chicken, cooked right in front of the cart on a hickory fueled grill. The women who run the cart are super nice, even with a little language barrier. They go out of their way to make you happy. The combo chicken meals are amazing, and affordable. 12 bucks get you half a chicken, five small tortillas, rice, bean and salsa. 23 bucks get you a full chicken and all the sides. The sides are good, the beans are my favorite. The standard meal comes with a hot red salsa which is good, but I always ask for the salsa verde in place of the red salsa. The homemade salsa verde should be bottled, it's that good. The only reason I gave them four stars instead of five, is because they often run out of chicken by 5 or 6pm. I've been there many times at 6, only to find them completely out. So, go early and don't be disappointed. read more

I don't really write many reviews on here but I had to do so after eating at Bora Bora. The reviews are true, the best chicken tacos in all of Portland. Actually, the best chicken tacos I've ever had in my life. The freshest cut cabbage and chopped chicken ever. Will be back all the time, thank you for doing God's work. read more

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Best taco truck in the realist part of Portland. Sinaloa style. Hurry before all the foodies start lining up to this one. read more

Usually an amazing place but today I have to say I'll stop recommending friends to this place. My wife found a hair in her taco today. Which was gross but forgivable being that this was the first of many times we've been there. Unfortunately, seconds late I bit into a taco and felt something hard. Thought it was a bone but pulled out a broken off can opener!! Not only disgusting but my wife and I were sharing the tacos with our son. Fortunately I was the one to bite down on it and not him. I will never be going back to this place and feel extremely grossed out. read more

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The Holy Grail of taco truck chicken. But, to call this "taco truck chicken" is mere shorthand for "the loveliest smoky-spicy grilled chicken you'll find on any PDX roadside." This - this! - is what I've been looking for: you can smell the wafting scent from a couple of blocks away, and soon you'll be salivating over the colorful and varied menus pasted to the truck's wall, and handing over $10 for....Wait, yes. A mere $10 for a half-chicken meal (you can also do a quarter- or a whole chicken), complete with five pieces of perfect perfect chicken, a hefty scoop each of beans and rice, a little salsa cup, and five hot corn tortillas for to wrap it all in. The only thing that made it more memorable was the avocado I added at home. And I can't stop thinking about it. Two of us were stuffed after splitting the half-chicken meal (even after a miles-long hike at Powell Butte, which is right nearby), so it's an incredibly budget-friendly way to indulge. The menu has many options; there are standard tacos, of course, and plates of combinations of all sorts if you're feeling hungrier or more adventurous. (Hint: order the CHICKEN.) This is all fresh stuff; they do run out of chickens, so you can call ahead to check on inventory or to reserve one if that's what your culinary heart is craving. Sit in their little covered patio area or take your food to go; regardless, you'll be greeted with smiles. The folks running Bora Bora are so friendly and make me want to become a regular even though this is miles from my home. New Year's Resolution: more hikes at Powell Butte, and therefore more meals at Bora Bora. This is one I think I can keep.... read more

The chicken is friggin' awesome. You can call ahead to make sure they have some available. The man working the grill was really friendly. A whole chicken, rice, beans (that are actually flavorful), tortillas (good ones), salsa (bomb, get extra), and 2 cokes for $20. Rad. Tacos look good too. It's like 5 tacos for $6.50 or something. (Giving a bad review of Mexican food due to a lack of sour cream is ridiculous...) read more

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We never would have known about it if not for some friends of our who live in Gresham and wouldn't shut up about it. They were so right. We will now happily drive out there for Bora Bora. The chicken is butterflied, marinated in some heavenly mixture of spices and pineapple juice, and grilled whole. You can get a half or whole chicken with sides (they have other things on their menu, but the chicken is where it's at). The sides are tortillas (good ones), rice, delicious pinto beans, pickled onions, and incredible salsa. Get extra salsa. We always get more than we need, and take some home with us--it's pretty spicy, but most importantly it's just really flavorful. Yesterday, we fed five hungry people (with leftovers) for just over $30. Everyone was over-the-moon happy with the food. The grill-master and ladies in the truck are really friendly to boot. One thing to bear in mind--this is an authentic taco truck on far SE Division. Forget ambience or frills. In my opinion, when the food is this good, it speaks for itself. read more

A 'YOU MUST TRY, BEFORE YOU DIE' kinda of Food Cart! YUMMY, Mesquite flavored, moist, juicy and "i'm in Heaven" roasted whole chicken and the Beans...! Bam! Felt 'Turnt up' off the Love the Mother puts in the Food, THE WHOLE REST OF THE DAY! Thank god, I've got leftovers for this Monday's Lunch Break! read more

This taco truck has the best chicken tacos I've had in Portland. The tacos are taqueria style with a little finely chopped cabbage, cilantro and onion. Chicken is grilled to perfection outside the stand. The corn tortillas are perfect too, soft but don't break apart. Salsa is extremely hot, so try it before you smother your taco with it. I've only ever had the chicken, so I can't comment on anything else, but you won't be disappointed. read more

I really love the chicken here. Moist and tasty ! Also the chorizo here is super tasty and the scratch made salsa is yum! read more

20$ gets you a juicy mesquite flame grilled whole chicken with a bunch of sides. For a food cart, this place makes some really good food. It tasted so home made. The chicken was seasoned well and had a great run on it. Super juicy. And my wife and I couldn't finish all the chicken. Some of the best bang for the buck in town. I'll be back. read more

This is my first review ever on Yelp. Stop what you're doing and get yourself some chicken. Amazing burritos.

If you are looking for location and amenities, then go somewhere else! If you are looking for AMAZING FOOD then go to this food cart. They have the BEST broiled/charcoal chicken I have ever tasted, their beans have a kick to them and they taste amazing and the salsas, those are real salsas! They DO NOT USE MSG I asked the owner, the flavor is what we call in Mexico "El sazon de la Doñna" meaning is the owners style of cooking that makes the food taste soo good! Love Bora Bora read more

For being just a humble little location, bring your family here and experience what life is really all about. The best grilled chicken you'll ever eat. Their salsa is crazy spicy good. Though it's a stand by the side of the road, the food makes you feel like you've eaten something good for you. Or maybe, Hector behind the grill, the cooks everything with love? Yummy, yummy. read more

Best food truck chicken charcoal grill in SE Portland ever.. big big yuuuuuum!!!. Seriously! Have them since few years

This is the place that made me finally join yelp! I was going to be the first to review it but I took too long in joining yelp. Maybe I secretly wanted to keep it to my self. The meats are all char grilled slowly over mesquite charcoal. Small seating even maybe a little awkward but the food is worth the wait. Tacos and such are quick but expect to wait for a whole chicken. Cheap prices on menu items. Whole chicken is $17.00. Friendly family owners. Far out in E county. Both the green and red salsas are on the hot side but great flavors. Hot is relative. Fresh Mexican flavors. This food all tastes likes the fresh flavors I have had in Mexico over the years. I have a sneaking suspicion they use msg but NOT!!! confirmed (and I don't care). Lots of the Mexican seasonings have MSG. Whatever. It makes the food delicious. Love this cart with covered seating and a mesquite fired grill! read more

Delish! I thought the prices were a little high for being a food cart in a sketch part of town, but otherwise no complaints! You can tell their tacos are made with love and the chicken was fantastic. read more

I got a carne asada burrito with no beans or rice. They don't have any sour cream to add to it and it was kinda salty. To my disappointment they did not add any extra meat to the burrito so without the fillers of the rice and beans it was pretty small. read more

Ana the owner is on medical leave this week. she should be back by next wednesday 10/2/19. I will update if not.

Awesome chicken, tender most and flavorful. Great sides too. Fresh salsa with good heat. Call ahead to ensure chicken available.

Hauling out to deep division and grabbing the chicken dinner at this truck satisfies in ways that few dining experiences in this city can.

Bomb tacos and nice customer service. The menu was in Spanish so took a second to figure out what we wanted but probably the best street tacos I've ever had. read more

This place is fantastic! The chicken is moist, smoky and delicious. The tacos are perfect! Love the cabbage on top. The beans are great, rice is fluffy, and the tortillas are piping hot. I will be back here more than I need to be. Also, the gentleman manning the grill was super friendly, and the ladies in the truck were very sweet. read more

Best tacos I have ever eaten. The chicken and beef carne asada tacos are the best. The whole chicken meal is super good too. I love their hot salsa so I always order an extra container of it. Food is delicious but poor customer service except the guy who grills the chicken. He's super nice and has a great personality. I wish their menus were in English so it would be easier to order. I think I miss out on other things because I dont know what's available. read more

OMG! You've got to be freak'n kidding me. Some one said holy grail and it's pretty close. Food is 4.5 for service gave them 5 read more

Had tacos de lengua... Delicious. Was hoping for menudo, but even though it's on the menu for weekends, apparently it's only made in the morning "pa' los crudos"... But what if I have a cruda at 4PM and really need menudo...? Compri una lata de Juanita's en Safeway... Great honestly authentic food otherwise :-) read more

The tacos are 3-bite tacos, so you'll probably end up eating 4 or 5. But they're delicious, cheap, and a wide variety of them. Try the Buche, it's excellent. If you want something bigger, get the half or whole grilled chicken. It's juicy, smokey, perfectly seasoned, and about the best chicken you will ever get off a food truck. read more

Worth driving a hundred blocks out for. Super friendly dude working the big bbq pit. Smelled it from 3 blocks away. Amazing tacos. Awesome salsa. read more

I got the chicken wings and boy oh boy was it delicious makes my mouth all water just thinking about it right now. If you ever see this food truck go for it because it won't fail you read more

There were a lot of things on their menu, I chose the half chicken with beans and rice for $10. You let me down again Yelpers. The chicken was just chicken...it was grilled, bland chicken. I couldn't even taste the grilled meat. I thought it was just the sauce that people raved about, no the sauce had no flavors other than just spicy. Overall, the food was disgusting. read more

Since moving to SE Portland from California I have had a hard time finding some quick and no bs Mexican food. I'm so glad this place is close to where I live. This is as authentic as it gets. Great chicken , good beans and rice and some hot tortillas. That's about all you need. If your in the neighborhood and just need some good Mexican food without paying extra to sit in a shiny place with generic Mexican paintings come check out this stand. You won't regret it. - professional Mexican read more