The food here is so unique and tasty! It's a super fun theme as well too. My boyfriend and I always get the loot fries, they're mega tiny crunchy shoestring fries cooked absolutely perfectly covered in Alabama white sauce, balsamic glaze, green onions, and bacon. I ordered the OG tacos and they were great! The tenders have the perfect ratio of breading to chicken, they're slaw is great which I find hard to come across at most restaurants nowadays as everyone tries to do something weird instead of keeping it classic, sweet, saucy, and crunchy. The buffalo sauce had the perfect amount of heat to it, and the blue cheese really brings the whole thing together. My boyfriend got the Scarface, he's a huge fan of the crack sauce, and the sandwich is huge! Once again perfectly breaded chicken, and A TON of onion rings. So many onion rings he couldn't even finish them all. He loved the slaw (he's super picky about it too). The bread also managed to hold the whole sandwich together which was impressive in itself. The lady who runs the cart (Christina herself possibly?) is super cool and kind. It seems like she's always there working and really cares about the quality of the food coming out which you can totally taste in the food. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Scarface chicken sandwich looks exactly like the picture - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

DELICIOUS fried chicken! The gal who runs it works hard so give her a break. Enjoy the food.

I don't like to judge a place on one dish but these Brussels sprouts are something else. I'm a big fan of the balsamic with them. I also love pumpkin seeds and the lady has a tree nut allergy. I love not just sprouts but the crispy leaves too. It's also a giant amount of sprouts. Very filling. My only issue was I felt the Parmesan cheese competes with the wrong notes in the sprouts if that makes sense. So many choices. But this is one to come back to. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

I don't even know what to say. I am a food reviewer and had someone else order my food. Whoever served this evening seemed extremely annoyed over everything that was ordered. The attitude was very shocking. There was nobody being kind and when asked for a substitution there was a sigh and eye roll. We were very excited to try this spot, and although the food was good, the female that served us ruined the entire experience. Hope this doesn't happen again for how good their reviews, website, social medias, and food are. read more

Still amazing. My favorite this cart at this pod. You can't go wrong. We started doing it for take-out for the family in addition to date-night. read more

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The sweetest workers and delicious food always a pleasure buying from them. They're always busy so they don't even take calls by phone or Uber Eats. read more

Customer service need much improvement. I Ordered chicken and waffles payed then waited for the food to be ready and picked up When the pager went off to pick up my order i got told im sorry we are out of waffle batter! I should of been made a ware of this before i placed my order and payed for it.!! Then i asked if i could substitute the waffles for macaroni and cheese was told No. I then asked what can you do for me I got stared at then told refund or order something else and pay for it I was shocked and disappointed On top of that when i went back to ask for proof of the refund receipt i was told to wait cues the employee was in middle of making a call on her cellphone she told me to wait tell she got off the phone There is no prices on the menu at all for any of the items all just a real bad experience for me and my family I would not recommend or go back to your food truck read more

This place is so yummy!!! The ingredients are fresh and house made. Great potatoes and chicken. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Tenders and shoestring fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

The food here is so delicious! It is fresh and the chicken is so juicy and crispy. My husband and I got variety of wing flavors and they were all so good! I ordered the maple bacon Brussels sprouts but they were okay. I did not really get the crunch of the walnuts and the Brussels sprouts were a little too soggy for my liking. The cashier and cook helped us choose our wing flavors and they did not disappoint. We got the jalapeño honey, honey BBQ, cilantro garlic and honey mustard. My favorite was the chicken Cesar salad - it was a hearty portion and the chicken was cooked to perfection. We would def come back again! read more

Christina’s Cartel - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

The food is really good and overall different from anything you see. The menu really stands out and they having many different options to keep you coming back. The service is very nice and the employees are enthusiastic. Personally i didn't like any of the sauces they had but thats just me. Overall reallly good read more

HUGE chicken sandwich. A big chicken tender actually fell out of the sandwich and it still had more than enough in it still! My husband is dreaming of when we can go back! read more

This cart must not be hurting for business because when a customer asks how long the wait is and the response is, "as long as it takes" with no regard for providing ANY customer service they must not actually need or want more sales. I actually have really enjoyed the chicken strips from this cart, but I refuse to support a business that is not interested in sales and who comes off rude. The guy working the cart was busy chatting with seemed like a friend and while he mentioned he is the only one working he had no regard for a customer waiting to place an order nor any concern for the length of time to process all the orders he told us about. read more

Very rude! Waited 10 minutes then our order ringed to go get it and they said they were out of waffles. Then asked to substitute with something different and said no. Making the customer wait then not offering a substitute and making you pay more for a new order is wrong and disrespectful. read more

Every single experience here, is flawless and the flavor is perfect. I'd love to buy bottles of the garlic-cilantro sauce, and always grab a couple extra for the Mac! Sooo saucey and cheesy Every one who works at this truck, is so kind, and I love getting into conversations about my love for the sauce when I buy four every time I highly highly recommend! (Wish I had some pictures. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Mac Meal with Garlic Cilantro sauce - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

I believe owner was working! Wow the monster Mac n fried chicken was outstanding. Paired with a kolsh read more

Christina’s Cartel - Monster Mac and fried chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

for $22 there was no cheese on the mac/tender plate. and I tipped them, definitely a rip off. The service was poor because there was only one person working and I waited 45 mins for over cooked Mac and cheese with NO CHEESE! For $22 I except there to be cheese on the Mac and cheese. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Mac and cheese with no cheese - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Huge burgers. Juiciest chicken ive ever eaten. Customer service is good but nothing special.

Omg!! I definitely recommend this place! You get a large amount! Definitely worth the price! The chicken wrap was so good! And the Parmesan Brussels were amazing! The food came out fast and the guy taking my order was super nice and friendly! Definitely check this food cart out! read more

Christina’s Cartel - Parmesan Brussels - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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I like the food here. I've ordered a couple different things from the menu over the last couple of years. The thing that keeps me from going more is actually a creepy employee. He just stares too much, like the lingering kind of eye contact that makes most women uncomfortable. I noticed that if I make my husband stand with me he doesn't do it as much. He's a bigger middle aged fellow. I don't know, it just gives me the ick. Really unfortunate. I doubt the owners know about this, so hopefully they will read this and check it out for themselves. read more

I hadn't been here before but saw it on Uber eats and didn't want to pay service fees so I was so excited to come here for lunch while I was out in the field for work. I had literally no idea what to get and I asked the girl for recommendations. She told me that the Mac Meal was most popular, but her personal favorite is the tender twins tacos. I told her to give me the one that is her favorite. It didn't disappoint. I LOVED the sauce, its like a cilantro sauce. There's lettuce on the side that you can add on top of what's already in there which I liked. The tortillas are single stack (which I appreciated I hate when tacos double up on tortillas) and are lightly fried - enough to be crispy but still pliable. I will absolutely eat here again and continue to try new menu items. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Best fried chicken tacos I've ever had. The tenders are HUGE! And the tortillas are fried perfectly. I love all the sauce choices, jerk is my favorite. And I also love the mango purée lemonade. Christina's is my go to "fast food." read more

This is a great cart in a fun pod. My favorites are the wraps, but my wife and I have tried strips and shoestring fries, all have been delicious. They have a selection of sauces for everyone. Highly recommended. read more

I've been walking by this place ordering from somewhere else the last year or so. Finally decided to pull the trigger and got their chicken caesar salad wrap. It was so good I came back again the next day to try something else. This place is great! read more

Stopped in Happy Valley to enjoy some food cart cuisine. My first time trying Christina's Cartel Food Cart. They offered a variety of options. Chicken, Mac n Cheese, Wings, Salads, Wraps, Fried Chicken Tacos etc. I chose the Godfather Mac. The Chef kindly informed me that the Godfather Mac was REALLY big for 1 person. So I searched for another Mac dish. She was so kind to offer me a half size of the Godfather Mac. How nice!! I took her offer. Once I received my order, it smelled and tasted amazing. Creamy and savory with fried chicken strips, that were so moist. This was probably the best Mac I have had in a long time. It was a very gourmet kind of dish. I would definitely order from this cart again. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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Okay, I gotta admit, fried chicken on a taco is a pretty stellar idea. Makes me wish I'd thought of it first! Our family had exhausted ourselves shopping for kids' clothes, and as anyone who has done that can attest, you work up quite an appetite doing so. I wasn't quite prepared to tackle any of the massive monster "burgers" like the DeNiro or the Scarface, so I stuck with the (assumedly) much lighter Saigon St. Tacos. While waiting, I made the rounds with the wife and kids, each of them ordering something from a different cart here at Happy Valley Station, then we grabbed a table and waited for our orders. Despite ordering first, mine came last, likely due to a logistical issue (there were no pickled carrots for my order, so I had to ask them to sub pickled onions instead. Tragic, but it happens. Gives me reason to come back and try again later, I guess. Fortunately, they were worth the wait. Thick breaded knuckles of white meat chicken, garnished with cilantro, sweet, spicy (and sticky) sauce, pickled carro...err, onions, in a chewy, deep-fried shell. Delicious! Did I mention that I ordered some of the Spicy Fried Brussels as well? Not yet? That's because I forgot, just like I forgot I'd ordered them when I finally picked up my meal. And while the Saigon St. Tacos were undeniably awesome, these crispy, savory little temptresses almost eclipsed my entree in how awesome they were! Whatever that sauce is, paired with the crushed chiles, is good enough to make Al Capone repent, and do his taxes. Minor hiccups aside, Christina's Cartel is a true heavy hitter. Everything was fresh, tasty, hearty, and worth every penny. The other carts at Happy Valley Station are going to need protection money if they're going to stay in business with such connected competition. When the food is this good, d'ya think I'm gonna eat at another cart? Fuhgeddaboudit! read more

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We stop in here regularly because the chicken is amazing here! This stop I tried the fried cauliflower so I wanted to share how yummy it is! Huge pieces. Delicious sauce. Order it. Eat it. Leave happy! read more

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How have I not been hearing about this sorcery before today?! I tried the Money Mac and the kids meal portion of chicken tenders today and they were outstanding! I stopped by to let Christina know that this is some of the best food I've put in my mouth (cooked by someone other than myself, of course) since we moved to PDX 8 years ago! I usually hate chicken tenders because you get very little chicken and tender should not be even sarcastically implied. But the tenders were super moist (is there a brine, I wonder?) and that coating is MAGIC! So perfectly seasoned and cooked and the spicy peanut sauce was absolutely delicious. But the money mac... now... I am a pesto fiend! I will make some every week just to have on hand to add to various things and my Alfredo with pesto was a client favorite for years. But the addition of the lemon zest to this rich, creamy Mac n cheese with bright basil pesto sent my senses on a sweet little float into the clouds of happy, yummy feels. I was so blue today, and it just flipped the script. I practically danced back to the car with my leftovers knowing I'd get to have more with my dinner. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Christina’s Cartel - Kids tenders and Money Mac - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Good sized portions for sure lol. Located inside happy valley station food carts, Christina's cartel was a hot spot I wanted to try. Passed by the area on a Sunday for lunch and sure glad I did. The shoestring fries do come in large portion so would suggest the half if I did go back. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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We live in the Gorge, so it's quite a drive for us. But we were in the area for or anniversary trip, picked this place from a short list of chicken wing joints, and fell in love. You've gained new customers for life. We loved it and will make the drive just for you! Best wings my husband has ever had. Only wish the Mac came as a "side". There was way too much that sadly went to waste. The food cart seating area is amazing as well. A bar, a few desserts, an overhead fan for those hot days, and covered for our PNW rain. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Money Mac, 8 piece Hot Wings, half order Shoestring fries, Chicken Strips and 2 IPA's - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

The chicken tenders and sauces are amazing. The wings could be a little crispier. But I can't stress this enough: if they had a decent ranch dressing, it would be hard to go to another food truck at HV Station. I love Alabama White sauce as much as anybody (I grew up 25 minutes from Ft. Payne). But it's too thick and "saucy" for dipping buffalo chicken in. A cool, creamy ranch balances the hot sauce in a way white sauce can't. The flavors here just get overwhelming without that kind of balancing element. read more

I love this place!! I have tried several things on the menu and I have never been disappointed. The home style * unique * handcrafted dishes are just what I need when I am looking for "comfort food." read more

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Sexy chicken sandwich alert THE JAILBIRD Stopped by Christina's cartel, a food cart located in happy valley for this sandwich specifically. It is a crispy seasoned fried chicken tenders sandwich, topped with shoestring fries, crack sauce, smoky hot chipotle, and green onion. I appreciated that the chicken was strips because it was thicker chicken, juicy white meat, but then completely battered. My husband wishes it was just a chicken breast but I liked this variation of it. The shoe string fries as a topping were so fun! 1. I haven't had shoestrings since I was maybe a kid?? 2. They're a built in side too because they come with so many! (Could have gone for a pinch more salt on em) The bun held up well for such a saucy and big sandwich. My favorite part was by far the sauce. Christina has a talent in sauces probably! Because she has a lot of interesting ones on the menu. This one is spicy, but I love spice! You can get wings with the different sauces on them too which maybe I'll do next time. The sandwich also has fresh green onions and when I got them in a bite, it just made sense! But I wouldn't have thought of it. It was splittable for my husband and I. Def hard to eat tho! So it comes with a knife through it. Will def be getting again. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Jailbird - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Wings were slimy and just barely cooked. It looked like they baked them instead of frying them? They were not crispy at all. Sauces were delicious so it's a shame the wings themselves were not as good. I'm surprised that the wings were so bad since they have great reviews. Hopefully it was just a fluke. It was $24 for 12 gross wings. Dude working the cart was nice though. read more

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Best Mac I've ever had in my life. Hands down. That green sauce is incredible... you've got it figured out guys.

Absolutely wonderful. I had the cilantro garlic chicken tenderloins with the shoe string fries. Both were delicious and I will defiantly be back to try more! They do have a specials menu but it is in the ground so I didn't see it when I ordered but I think I already know what I wanna try this week? UPDATE!: My husband and I have been indulging ourselves in Christina's many blessing for about 2 months now. The ol man is stuck on The Herb but I have tried damn near every flavor posted and am not disappointed. Literally best chicken in town. And by town I mean whole world. Christina the owner is a great lady. She has a great personality and I enjoy seeing her smile when we stop by. Today I was served by a gentlemen who was equally nice. He seemed busy but still had great customer service. You have 2 loyal customers! Can't wait to see what you come up with next! Good work! read more

Christina’s Cartel - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

The food is always amazing especially the Alabama white sauce!! I've tried a lot of the menu but I always circle back to the Mac meal, it's enough for two meals and definitely worth the price. read more

Tried Christina's Cartel today for the first time. Man can this gal sling wings!! She's got some serious flavor profiles I've never seen! Dan and I each ordered a boss meal with six wings each, tried four different sauces: El Chapo-Smoky hot chipotle The OG-Franks with red hot, walnuts, blue cheese crumbles The Hot Chick-sweet and spicy Coca Cola BBQ Parmesan balsamic basil All were soooo good, my personal favorite was the OG. She also has some delicious looking sides and sandwiches, like Mac and cheese and collard greens. There are daily specials too. Definitely worth checking out and we will be back. We have never been to the Happy Valley Food Cart Pod before and it looks like a fun place to hang out, no dine in right now due to COVID. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Boss Meal x 2 - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

I will make five stars so as not to hurt. However I stood in front of the cart staring at the menu. So complicated I couldn't figure out What I could simply order Certainly no assemblence of prices. I really wanted to make it work as I promised at one point a couple years ago to give it a try. For the life of me...people do not realize one Basic Fact in food business Less Is More read more

Delicious! Everything we have tried is great. The twin peak tacos are my new favorite.

Pretty big wing fan.... Even bigger spicy everything fan. I got the El Chapo or whatever the spiciest was, which it was not. Perhaps if I tried all the other flavors I would get a sense of the overall quality of flavor in the sauces, rubs and cooks of wing. I wasn't blown away by my very expensive to go box of wings and some kind of potato swirly swirl... With all the "loaded" fixins. I've eaten just about every type and size of fried potato out there and I truly believe it's hard to make a fried potato inedible...But this was. Perhaps it was a bad batch, I ate it in the car immediately after I got it. The strings were so fine they lost all of the body to them, not even a crispy crunchy fried skin! It tasted like bland sticks with dry bacon bits and some kind of "fancy name basic taste" sauce. The idea was there... Service was great and the spot is hip and easy to find. It would be a great hang out! I don't want to talk too much trash off the bat, after all I've only tried one type of wing with one type of sauce. However it was enough in one try to tell me I wasn't going to be very impressed with anything else, especially with that price tag. So I wouldn't say it's bad and recommend against going but I also wouldn't say for Wing Enthusiast that it's anything worth going out of your way to try. If you're in the area and you decide it sounds good, by all means stop by and see for yourself. read more

Christina’s Cartel - Chicken Wings Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon