11/10 tacos de barbacoa was fire! Paired with a spicy Michi. Delicious I will definitely be back…read moresoon.

I've been a few times and absolutely love this place. I've tried both breakfast and lunch menus,…read morethe flavors are delicious and truly some of the best Mexican food in town. Portions could be bigger but overall, I highly recommend!

Popped in to Carlita's after a Portland Fire game at the Moda Center. We were pleasantly surprised…read moreto see Carlita's open, serving their full menu, and delivering service quickly! Late night happy hour was going on, which was a bonus! Food was solid, bar was lively with locals, and service was great!

Carlita's in the Pearl is a charming neighborhood restaurant that delivers thoughtful,…read morewell-executed food in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The dining room feels cozy without being cramped, with friendly servers who are knowledgeable about the menu and happy to make recommendations. The dishes we tried were flavorful and clearly made with care -- fresh ingredients, thoughtful seasoning, and nice attention to presentation. Portions are generous enough to share, so it's a good spot for a casual dinner with friends or a low-key date night. Cocktails options were well balanced and plenty of Tequila on the menu. A few small things kept this from being a five-star experience: service can slow a bit when the room is not busy. Overall, Carlita's is a solid, friendly restaurant with reliably good food and a comfortable vibe. I'd go back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience in Portland.

I live near some many great Mexican food establishments from sit down to food truck and if given…read morethe choice I will drive the 4.5 miles to eat here. It is sooooo delicious and the service is very friendly. I am working me way through the menu and I have not yet been even slightly disappointed; you can order anything and be amazed. I have yet to be here for any of the live music but I am sure that is pretty great too. Definitely get a margarita. Eat here. Really, eat here. Drive past all the other options you see and eat here.

Was visiting from the San Francisco Bay Area and we decided on Mexican food for the night. Between…read morethe pictures and rating on Yelp, Domingo's looked like a winner. As soon as we pulled up it looked like we picked the right spot - it was a beautiful day out and they have plenty of outdoor tables. We went in to order and it went smoothly, and the cashier was super nice and helped us order. I ordered the chilaquiles verdes, one of my sons orders a carnitas burrito and the other ordered enchiladas with green sauce. The wife ordered a carnitas burrito. We helped ourselves to some salsas, and the food came out pretty quick. The waitress that brought out our food was great, and she had her hands full as the tables started filling up. Everyone was very happy with their meals. Very delicious. As a bonus, there were some musicians playing Mexican tunes while we ate, a very nice touch. The family and I have been to a Oaxacan restaurant where we live and we enjoy Oaxacan food, this was no exception. We are spoiled with lots of great Mexican food in the San Francisco Bay Area and Domingo's now fits right in there with our favorite Mexican food spots where we are from.

Got a little excited (and hungry) before realizing I ate one of the tacos I meant to take a picture…read moreof. Whoops! Always a great atmosphere here. Logan behind the bar is consistently friendly, attentive, and professional. Bryn and Syd are just as welcoming and always make the experience enjoyable. It's just a great staff overall! I honestly don't know how this place is under 4 stars. Tacos aren't the best I've ever had, but still have plenty of flavor... the drinks make up for it tenfold-recommend the spicy marg! For what it's worth, take a minute to actually read the one-star reviews before letting them influence your decision. Sometimes they say more about the reviewer than the restaurant. Great food, great service, and a place we'll continue coming back to.

Terrible Terrible Terrible!! This is the 1st bad review I've ever written on Yelp. The waiter is…read morerude, the manager is disrespectful, and the food is bad. Plenty of better Mexican restaurants in the area. Los mayas food cart is a great alternative! I'd give this place zero stars if I could!

If you are looking for authentic Mexican food in Portland, El Cantarito Restaurant Bar is an…read moreabsolute gem. I came in specifically for the Lengua Quesadilla, and it did not disappoint. The lengua was incredibly tender and flavorful--definitely some of the best I've had in the city. Since it was the weekend, I also had to try the Menudo. It was exactly what I was hoping for: rich, traditional, and served with all the right fixings. Aside from the food, the service really stands out. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is great for a casual meal or grabbing drinks with friends. Highly recommend checking this place out if you want high-quality food and a friendly vibe!

A new Mexcian spot in Downtown. Inside is very pretty and open…read more Their menu is quite extensive with a variety of meat options. I enjoyed their Lengua Plate that came with a serving of tender lengua, rice, beans, salad, and tortilla. Portion was good. Other items also looked decent. A good spot for midweek lunches.

I've been a fan since their food truck days, and the food is still just as delicious! Everything is…read morealways fresh, and the service is friendly and welcoming. I'm so glad to have found them again at FOPO Tavern! The quesabirria tacos are hands down my favorite, and I can never leave without getting the sopaipillas. If you haven't tried them yet, you're definitely missing out!

My experience has been opposite to the rating for this place when it comes to food…read more This place has a relaxing vibe for sure with some indoor and outdoor seating. They have a fixed menu which reduces any confusion of endless options but it covers major menu items one might expect. I got an asada burrito and it was a large burrito. For the price though, the meat was dry, it was mostly rice and beans, it lacked flavor and seasoning and I've had better homemade tortilla. It didn't feel authentic either. Overall quite underwhelming

Food~We had never been here before we asked for chips and salsa (very watery but, good spice and…read moreflavor) (but, not complementary it's $5.99 and, a refill that we were asked if we wanted was $1.99 didn't know until the bill came). I ordered the chicken tortilla soup it comes with queso fresco cheese (don't care for it, so I ask for regular shredded cheese but, $2.00 was added for a small sauce size cup to the bill)! It tastes really good and flavorful (I wish it had a little more chicken).My love ordered De La Casa Burrito which was huge and, it was very good (if you are really hungry you could possibly finish it but, he only ate half). Service~Our server was being nice in the beginning but, rudely rushing to service us even through we were the only customers for the first 20 minutes. We asked "what would recommend for first timers? His rely "well it's whatever you like?" I said "how does the enchiladas taste?!" His reply "if you like enchiladas you should just get it!" He didn't refill our waters and, only came back once (is there anything else before I walk away?!") waved for him. There were 2 other tables but, it wasn't crazy busy at all. Ambiance~It was very good vibes, a lot of seating, restrooms towards the back, and a full bar. It's music playing but, you can hold a conversation. Chairs along the window and, far right side has patting not the bigger tables in the middle. I would recommend giving this place a try just need to work on customer service and, make sure to keep the table clean (had to move from the table we were going to sit at)! I am giving them 4 stars because, even though this service was a 2 it was still good.

Great food- try the guacamole it's delish! The place has the feel of some of the little taco joints…read morewe visit in Mexico, just intimate enough to relax in but still with an underlying buzz of energy. Fast yet unobtrusive service, keeps our chip basket full and drinks coming fast!

Overall really disappointed. Just moved here from Texas and was looking for something "Tex-Mex"…read moreadjacent. After reading the reviews me and my husband decided to give it a try. Food was cold and not much in the flavor department. Service was good- waiter brought us their famous potatoes that he insisted we try. He also recommended food to us which was kind. Ambiance is the real win here. Nice outdoor seating. Would come back for margs and apps for a catch up meal with friends. Would hard pass on the food. Parking is street parking only. Moral of the story, don't go here if you're looking for flavor or something like ~ Tex-Mex. Order: - Chips & queso (2/5- bland & chunky) - Enchiladas Suizas (3/5- just average, nothing to come back for) - Enchiladas w/ carne Asada (2/5- husband said the sauce tasted like tamarind and on the sweet side. Not really the flavor profile you want for enchiladas. Said the carne asada was good however.)

The service was friendly, and the atmosphere on the patio was great…read more The menus say they have Carnitas, but it's actually Al Pastor.... If you're looking for good authentic carnitas, they don't have that. They call it carnitas on their menus but it's not. When I mentioned it to our server, he seemed to be confused and didn't know the difference, (Al pastor is marinated pork, often with chiles and pineapple, offering tangy, sweet, and spicy notes, while carnitas is pork shoulder slow-cooked (braised) in lard until tender, then crisped, resulting in rich, savory, and tender-crisp chunks). That's said, I recommend the Posole and I think the nachos would have been good if we had chosen a different meat (I don't like Al Pastor), so Asada might have been better for me. If I'm in the area, we might stop by again cause I like to give places a second chance and now that I know better, I can do better with my ordering.