This is a nice date night type location if you want Mexican food but want some place a little "fancier" feeling. The food and the service leave much to be desired though. The two most important things to me when I venture out to eat is FOOD and SERVICE. We came in for dinner after looking through Yelp for a new place to try. There was about a 20 minute wait on a Thursday night. So be prepared to wait during dinner hours. Once seated we waited a long time for our server to take our drink and appetizer order. We ordered margaritas, pozole, and stuffed jalapeños. The margaritas tasted water down, the pozole was ok and the jalapeños were so over fried and burnt that one of them was completely empty inside. We were also given a basket of chips with salsa which is usually our most favorite thing. The chips also tasted burnt and the salsa is VERY bland and watered down. FYI Only the 1st basket of chips is complimentary with your meal. It's $2.50 to refill but if you get burnt tasting ones like we did you won't want a refill anyway. It was a long wait for our entrees to arrive. Our server never came to check on us or offer drink refills. We ordered chicken fajitas and chili verde. The fajitas were very bland and the beans and rice toppings were lukewarm. The chili verde was better than the fajitas but still just ok. When our server finally reappeared we let him know that the appetizers were burnt and empty, our chips were burnt tasting and that some of my food was barely warm. He blankly stared at us then took our payment card and was gone for another 15 minutes. He dropped off the bill to be signed, without another word, and hurried away again. It is a "fancier" atmosphere but the quality of the food and super slow, inattentive, service wasn't worth the hugely inflated prices for below average Mexican food. There are SO MANY other Mexican kitchens in the area that have great food, better prices, and wonderful service that we won't return here. I prefer sticky tables and foil wrapped tacos over this place. read more

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Unfortunately I have to update my review... food the last two or three times came out cold inside the shrimp enchiladas. Had the same experience at the old China taco too. Seems they got to eager to send food out of the kitchen not hot. Sad because the mole here is great! read more

The service was ok. The food is extremely bland. The salsa tasted like pasta sauce. Limited menu adjustments. Half of our food came out wrong (note that i did not say anything) I ordered sparkling wine; unfortunately the wine was old and flat. No refills and the server never asked us if everything was ok or if we needed something. First and last for my family. read more

This review is based on the bar service at lunch, as well as the chips and salsa. We stopped in here primarily for drinks as my partner wanted to try the Swirl margarita. I initially ordered a Negra Modelo beer (draft) from the menu. It was loud in there, so I was unable to hear that the man behind the bar apparently said "we only have it in a bottle". Since I missed that, I repeated myself (again it was loud and difficult to hear), at which point he repeated himself and I understood so I ordered a different beer. Maybe if the music wasn't so loud I could have heard him. No one's fault, but when it's on your menu, "we are out" is a different response than "we only have it in a bottle" since your menu says otherwise. My partners margarita wasn't really to his taste. Remarkably dry wine for a margarita that it supposed to have sangria in it (a usually sweet red wine) and my draft beer was kinda flat and not especially cold. The chips were okay, but the salsa had zero heat. None. Was totally mild and kinda bland for salsa. At this point I was kinda turned off to even ordering tacos, because if your salsa is bland, I generally assume your tacos and food will be as well. We probably won't be back. read more

Ordered Choza for a quick lunch. Best decision! I ordered via grub hub and it was delivered within 30 mins! Ordered the fish bowl, chicken bowl, and a small chips and guac. The bowls were bomb! They did a mix up and gave us pork instead of chicken. Luckily my husband isn't picky and enjoyed it. The chips were delicious! Looking for a quick but good lunch, this is your spot. And not too badly priced at $38 for two ppl. read more

Choza - Fish Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

The best Mexican food I've had in over a decade! Chilli Verde had a homemade sauce that was delicious and my wife ate all of my tortillas. Her taco was great and she loved the tortillas. I asked our very nice server and got to try one. They're hand made and fantastic. It's a bit noisy, but worth the hassle, or the wait. read more

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Margaritas, warm chips and salsa excellent! I had the tacos birria with beans and rice. Not as good as I've had elsewhere. Noisy, open restaurant but on a nice day you can escape that and be seated outside. read more

I'll start with the good points first, The chips and the salsa were good. The chips were nice and warm and salted well. Also the mango slushy margarita. That was really good. Unfortunately that's where it ends. The guacamole tasted like it was made with old avocados and needed more lime , salt and cilantro. I ordered iced tea and the tea tasted totally off, like it was made with metallic chemicals or something. For my main plate I ordered the carne asada. The steak looked like a fake piece of meat with the grill marks painted on. I tasted it to see if it tasted good but it just tasted off as well. It came with "chimichurri" but it was the worst chimichurri I've ever had. It came with grilled onions but they also tasted old and bad. I ate some of the homemade tortillas and the beans and rice. They were good. My husband ordered the carne asada tacos and the chicken tacos. They were ok, but very unseasoned. The service was okay, servers were very nice. However, It wasn't busy when we got there but it got busier, I had to call a few times for help, needed a new fork, then needed to flag them down for the check. All in all. Not great. I'm disappointed because I was really hungry and looking forward to a good Mexican meal. And to be clear, I don't like to leave negative reviews. This place was just not good, or at least don't order the carne asada or the ice tea and maybe it'll be better for you. I posted a pic of the steak (carne asada) for reference. read more

Choza - Cardboard carne asada with grill marks painted on - Mexican Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

If you like unauthentic Mexican food then this is the place for you! This place is located in a shopping mall area, it looked busy so we just assumed it was good. The service was delayed, the food was salty, overall a poor experience. read more

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Delicious skinny marg and happy hour items! I had the street quesadillas and they had amazing flavors! I will be back.

Wowza Choaza! You were better than I expected. I usually have the bar set low for mall restaurants - usually overpriced, subpar flavors, low quality. BUT, Choza delivered on their tacos! Their tacos are on the pricier side, $4-$5.75 per taco, which I wasn't surprised considering we were at Bridgeport and it is a mall restaurant. I got 3 tacos - carnitas, chile verde, and grilled pescado. They feature homemade corn tortillas - a bonus! The tacos were bigger than I expected, and they were packed with meat. The meat was juicy, well seasoned, and the tortilla held up nicely - pillowing all the flavors and juiciness of the meat. I'm not the biggest fan of corn tortillas (I know, how dare I?) but these ones were goood - not too corny/gritty, just the right thickness to hold everything together. Service was attentive, our waitress refilled our waters and checked in with us. They give out complimentary chips and salsa (refills are $2), and the salsa was actually spicy and didn't just taste like seasoned marinara. Kudo points!! All in all, Choza was surprised me in the best way possible, and I would come back for their tacos! Although their other menu items look promising too. Next time you're in Bridgeport, skip the chain restaurants, and come to Choza! read more

Choza - L to R - chile verde, carnitas, grilled pescado - Mexican Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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The food has a beautiful presentation and the taste is balanced if mild. The cerviche is not overpowered by lime and you can taste the fish and the picked veggie. The tostada had a big dollop of guacamole with just well cooked shrimp that is not rubbery. The environment is relaxing. A great place for a sunny day brunch. read more

Choza - Shrimp tostada and cerviche - Mexican Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Food is what you would expect in a Mexican restaurant. Nothing super impressive. The atmosphere is lovely especially on a weekend and would recommend for their drinks. read more

I've never had a bad meal here. Pick up and dine in options have both been good. I don't drink, but their bar looks nice!

Food and presentation is amazing! 5 stars. Best chips I've had ever. Service is efficient. My margarita is fire. Would absolute recommend over and over again. read more

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Located in the Bridgeport Village. This place is great to visit after shopping or watching a movie. Authentic and welcoming staff. They also have a full bar ready to make any mixed drink or shot that comes to mind. read more

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Really disappointed with this restaurant, came in tonight with my wife before catching a movie.we walked in 30 minutes before they close. And I understand that no one wants to be "those people" we just came in wanting to grab a quick drink and an appetizer and be on our way. We ordered our drink after being sat for about 7-8 minutes all while the bartender/server sat at the bar talking to coworkers. We then waited for 10 minutes as he went back to talking to his coworkers. I can understand closing duties and such as a former server and current restaurant manager. But to wait for close to 20 minutes for an okay drink while feeling rushed out the door. This place really has to know the secret on how to keep people from wanting to come back. Take your business elsewhere if you want the same quality food with better service read more

Best fresh margaritas in town! Delicious Tex-Mex fare. A favorite! Easy place to grab dinner before or after a movie since it is directly across from Bridgeport theaters. read more

We took a trip to Home Depot for supplies to renovate our laundry room and decided to grab some grub nearby. We parked in the structure and didn't have a destination in mind. We figured we'd just find a place as we walked by. We are from Southern California, so we're quite snobby about Mexican food. I try to go into it with the attitude of it not being Mexican food, but just hoping it's yummy food. They serve you chips and salsa up front...I always love that (yet overeat because of it). I know that I have a palate that needs more heat than the average gringo (must come from my half Asian side), so I asked for a hotter salsa. They brought me one, alright, and it was too much...however, it mixes perfectly with the regular salsa to make the perfect blend. I ordered 1 al pastor taco with black beans and cilantro lime rice. It was quite delightful. I would be more than happy to eat more Choza tacos! read more

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Very busy, understaffed when I went. Sad places can't get enough staff. Food was delicious. I had shrimp enchiladas. Too cheesy for me. I'd go back. Chip refills are extra. I asked them to sub their regular salsa for pico and was charged. Right across the street from movie theatre. So they can really get busy when weekend shows get out. read more

We had lunch here Whole my boyfriend was waiting for something at the Apple Store. I just had a fish taco, but it was pretty good as was the guacamole and chips. We didn't have any drinks but it was good for what we had. Service was friendly as well. We'd go back again off ever we go to a movie or something else. read more

The family wanted to do some shopping and I wasn't having any of it, so I ended up here for a cocktail or three. Great vibe, great service and great chips and salsa. Unfortunately I didn't order anything else to eat. Big regret. Next time. Thanks for your exceptional hospitality. #DukeOfEats read more

Choza - Chips & Salsa & a Modelo - Mexican Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Excellent! The smoky salsa and warm basket of complimentary chips are heavenly. The guacamole as an appetizer was yummy. I had the grilled fish and shredded pork tacos with rice and beans - plenty of food - loved it. Hubby had the chile rellenos and said they were spot on. Fresh, flavorful food. Friendly staff. read more

I was in need of food in Bridgeport and walked past this place and decided to check it out. I got the fish burrito bowl and my dad got the shrimp fajita. My dish was the best Mexican food I've ever had. Rice seasoned to perfection. Fish grilled well. Service phenomenal. read more

Every time I had their food has been take out only, but the food is very good. Their Quesabirria could be top notch if they added consome! read more

This is the go-to dinner spot to before a movie at Regal Bridgeport, and is just a handful of steps away! Food is very tasty and filling, service is fast and acknowledging, and the ambiance is lively with sports on screens, music playing, and conversation. My friends and I never question coming here before showtime! read more

Choza - Pescado Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

May 22 found metal in fajita, broke crown, no incident report given, told "we don't operate our business like that". Ignored me. read more

Choza - Mexican Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

After shopping around Bridgeport on 6/9/23, my girlfriend and I were excited to try Choza. When we walked in, the gal at the front was nice and since the dining room was full, she asked if we wanted to sit in the bar area. We were happy to do so and she handed menus over to us. We get over to the bar and there were no seats available except for one table that hadn't been bussed. That happens in restaurants and was totally okay with us so we sit down. The tall waiter/bartender came over to us, didn't welcome us at all, and was extremely rude and immediately said "this table is dirty you can't sit here" so we kindly mentioned that we were told to go back there and again he said "you can't sit here the table is dirty". I don't know what he wanted us to do but he clearly didn't want us there. The table was understandable, however, treating your customers like that is not. We left and had a great dinner with great service nearby. read more

I honestly was disappointed when my meal showed up at the table. I was expecting a normal quesadilla with maybe toppings on top. The presentation is perfect but did not realize what street style meant. ( I'm not a fan of this type of tortillas.) I highly recommend ordering the chicken that That they add on top for An additional cost. I basically only ate the chicken tinga. Which was really good. The Serrano margarita was just what I would expect SPICY just how I like my margaritas but kinda small for the price. Atmosphere is nice. Friendly staff. Would go back to give the food another shot and try something else. read more

Choza - Street Style Quesadilla and Serrano margarita - Mexican Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Disappointed! We walked In and asked if we wanted to sit in the bar, Ok... we we're handed the menus and pointed in that direction and we're told wherever you can find a seat. There were several table open but not bussed. We pick one and the overwhelmed bar tender came and wiped the table down, as he did he flinging crumbs on me. He clearly was trying to handle more than he could. He was very abrupt and boarder line rude. We ordered shrimp tacos for $ 5.75 each and they has only 2 shrimp in them. I had the enchiladas with shrimp and it came with beans and rice. The enchiladas has 2 shrimp each. This plate was $21.00. We found it over priced for sure. Oh and if you ask for more chips and salsa it's an additional charge. The only redeeming thing was the food had good flavors. read more

I've been waiting to try Choza for quite some time and I definitely recommend. It was 110% worth it and I could come here every week if possible. Their staff members are amazing, and provided just the perfect amount of service. Very genuine, courteous, and fun our hostess was. He did not check on us too little where it felt like we weren't helped, and not too much where it was over bearing. The food here is delicious. I recommend getting their Guac for an appetizer to go with the salsa that you get at the time of seating. Food comes out within a reasonable amount of time. I ordered two chicken tacos along with a side of rice (since I don't eat beans). Their drinks are also delicious and did not taste like cheap bottom shelf tequila. I had a very berry margarita, and I don't remember what my two other friends ordered. Anyways, they have a great happy hour as well if you're 21 and can sit at the bar! read more

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Stopped by for lunch with a friend and left very full. The chips basket is large, and so are the plates you get! The margarita list is expansive and not served weak, which is awesome! Best visited when you are hungry or willing to share a plate. read more

Very conveniently located near the Bridgeport cinemas, Choza made for a quick dinner after a movie. And quick it was- after ordering, our meal arrived in just moments. All of our food was tasty, as were the chips and salsa served at each table as a free appetizer. The service is courteous, but not warm and friendly. I'd happily come back. read more

Went here for the 1st time tonight. The chips and salsa were so good. The street quesadillas were amazing and I had the Barbacoa taco and Al pastor taco and they were both big and delicious. The staff was great too. I highly recommend. read more

This easily could have been a 5 star review but the Mahi Mahi was a little dry. The rest of our experience was great. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive to our needs. The restaurant is bright and colorful with a beautiful open kitchen. The showcase display was impeccable with the array of tequila from Mexico. Now let's talk about the rest of the food we got to order. Fresh guacamole was excellent and served cold it was delicious so we decided to order another one that's how good it was. The spicy wings were phenomenal and had a nice kick to them. This is a great dish to share. The chicken burrito was enormous, the flour tortilla was fresh, the rice was cooked perfectly and the chicken was moist and I couldn't believe that I couldn't finish the whole thing. Quesadilla with beef was my favorite this was so good that I wanted it all to myself. This is a must order as I am writing this review about it I can still taste it. Taquitos with shredded chicken and topped with cheese were scrumptious. We were very happy with Choza and we decided that this will be our go to spot for mexican food. read more

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1st impressions- Stopped in for dinner after a nearby movie only to run into a very confused hostess, who proceeded to seat a later arriving party ahead of us. She then told us it would be 30 minute wait while they cleared some tables. That didn't make any sense, and suddenly 30 minutes became 10. After being seated, we were pretty much ignored until I stopped a waiter to ask why a table seated after us had their drinks & an appetizer while we had menus & water. We were finally able to order margaritas, which were tasty but really seemed to be short on tequila. Our food, however, was excellent. Well prepared & generous portions. We'll be back & hopefully the service issues will improve. read more

Update to Original Review: "Customer service was not good." Management reached out to apologize. Update to Review 3/28/23: I received an email on March 28th on behalf of owner/management and they apologized, said they had spoken to staff about that night and said they agreed how we were treated was not acceptable. They also offered to refund our bill for that evening. I very much appreciate their response, that they took the time to reach out and that they are willing to reimburse us for the evening. I also appreciate that they are willing to further support their staff in learning better customer service. I realize that the restaurant industry is in a tough spot so I think it is a good sign that they are willing to work with their customers and staff for a brighter future. Original Review: I wanted to share some thoughts on our very first experience at Choza. After a movie tonight 3/23/23 at approximately 7pm-ish , at Bridgeport Village, my daughter and friend's son, who speaks very little English, decided to visit Choza. We were seated and our waitress was very kind and continued to be throughout the entire time we visited. However the child who we brought as a guest could not speak much English so tried to order with our waitress in Spanish. She offered that she could not speak Spanish, but most employees at Choza could. I then asked another person who worked there, who appeared to be management, but perhaps was not but definitely an employee, his name was Louis, if he spoke in Spanish. He said he did. I asked if he was able to stop by the table and let our friend's son order since English was not his first language. He replied that he was far too busy to help us and told us to ask our wait person. I explained our friend's son did not speak much English and since we were in an establishment that I knew there were Spanish speakers could we have someone come to our table and let him order in Spanish. He very curtly replied no and he was too busy to help us to order. I then went and sat down and took a mental note that we will never come here again due to how rude he was. It's ok to be too busy but I have not been so rudely spoken to in quite some time and I am a teacher so I don't say that lightly. There are far too many good Mexican restaurants in Portland Metro where the service is stellar and all people who are working in customer service are kind at these establishments. It's one thing to be busy but to blatantly not be accommodating to a Spanish speaker where there are Spanish speakers working, shows blatant prejudice and entitlement. After our wait person served our food, we were given no napkins or silverware. Our wait person was very kind and clearly very busy as she said she would be right back to give us silverware and began helping others and my daughter and our friends child sat for a bit staring at their food as they had no napkins or silverware. Louis ( I had asked our waitress his name after our first encounter) walked past us and stopped to put something in the computer and even though he was very rude the first time I assumed asking for silverware was a fairly easy request. He again looked around when I asked this and said he could not give us silverware, we needed to wait for our wait person as this was not his job. What a disappointing situation that someone could be so rude when asking for a simple spoon or helping our friend's child that could not speak English. So whether "Louis" is the owner, manager or an employee, I wanted to share how degrading that situation was for not only our friend's child as he heard Spanish speakers and did not know why someone would not help us but also to be treated so rudely when all we wanted was silverware and napkins. In a situation where you have paying customers I don't think it is too much to ask for a spoon and napkin. I strongly would not recommend this establishment. From Baja Fresh to Jefe in Lake O, to¿Por Qué No? to La Bonita, Cha Cha Cha and Nuestra Cocina in Portland, we have always been treated with kindness. Choza has now reminded us why we are loyal to so many other restaurants in the area. Go at your own risk. Food so so, customer service terrible. read more

Prayers do get answered ! Absolutely outstanding. Generous portions, quality ingredients and the prices ! Seriously, I could eat here daily . I literally could not find one thing I would Have changed . You must try the cilantro lime rice . Enjoy ! read more

Pretty yummy I asked the server for her favorite dish, the chili relleno. Great recommendation! It was delish. The tequilas she recommended were also great as was my niece's margarita. Yep, pretty yummy. read more

Lovely hostess sat us outside very politely. Then after few minutes came our waiter who was bartender at the same time. We ordered sizzling fajitas and after a long wait we got a very cold and not sizzling fajitas!! Left with a heartburn and very unhappy. read more