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    El Amigo

    4.4 (24 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Tacos de lengua
    Ana S.

    Best lengua tacos I have had in a long time. They were crispy and delicious. They were also loaded. I must have looked hungry. I will definitely be back.

    Biker friendly, plenty of racks and outdoor seating, really nice staff.
    Paulette L.

    Lengua is a MUST TRY! Had it in a taco and will be having dreams about it, so flipping delicious and tender. And with their salsa verde on top?! Heck yeah! Even the quesadilla with carne asada was delicious, with loads of guac and sour cream on the side. Fish taco was on point too, breaded with cilantro, onion, lime and radish. SO GOOD. Horchata was a perfect topper, not too sweet, perfectly cinnamon-y. Perfect spot to stop after a bike ride on the trail, plenty of bike parking and outdoor seating. Service was great and food came out pretty quick. Did I mention the lengua though?? Yummmm!!!

    Full order of Carne Asada Fries.
    Mark G.

    As a Cali native who would believe that Cali burritos or Carne Asada fries would only be good in Cali, boy was I wrong. This place has one of the best Cali burritos/carne asada fries. Service is very quick, and its ambiance is very welcoming. I highly recommend this place. They also have this Hot sauce that is really tasty.

    carne asada fries (extra meat, no pico)

    used to be one of my favorite mexican spots and the only place i would eat in this town. after finding out they steal tips from employees and the employees get nothing from tips i refuse to spend money here. shady, and fraudulent business. honestly the food was good, but finding out that the ONLY place i always 100% of the time tip the wait staff at is stealing those tips out of greedy, the food is not that good.

    a bottle and sprinkles on a table
    Eric M.

    Very clean food cart with plenty of outdoor seating. Evidently this food cart is operated by the people who own the bakery in town. I am from Los Angeles and know authentic Mexican food and this place is very close. I will stop by again soon. At least it is something positive about Vernonia.

    Katie E.

    Some of the best shrimp & carnitas tacos i've ever had! their sauces are amazing too! they're just getting started but i hope they're here for a long time

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    Excellent service & great food! We'll definitely be back!! The gentleman taking our order was very friendly & kind.

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    2 years ago

    Great little taco truck. These guys know how to make some delicious food! Fastest food in Vernonia. Nice patio seating when weather allows.

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    3 years ago

    Back again, after a few months away and just to confirm, their shrimp and fish tacos can't be beat! They are so delicious!!

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    Food is excellent! Menu has something for everyone. Service has always been quick and courteous with a friendly atmosphere.

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    La Cabana

    La Cabana

    4.5(48 reviews)
    0.0 km
    $$

    Absolutely amazing, Sebastian and his teams always goes above and beyond. the food is always hot,…read morefresh and cooked to perfection. When you drive to Vernonia looking for a great eatery. this place has you covered.

    A friend and I selected a patio table here after a nice bike ride from Banks to Vernonia. Thank god…read morewe did! The team at La Cabaña is a fun time and will be ready to make you believe in Mexican cuisine of small towns. Our server, "Martha12" as the receipt indicated, was a blast. She was non-stop jokes and sass, especially given that I am a very white man who clearly rarely consumes this fantastic cuisine. We started simple with carona, limes, and some chips. After some time reviewing the very large menus, she came and took our orders. Each of us went with an enchilada and burrito, with added refried beans to load up on more carbs and protein. We had ample time to relax, and the large umbrellas made me happy to be out of the sun. I ordered a piña colada, and holy heck, did it ever come in the largest cocktail glass known to man. Thank god I had help to consume it with a friend. The indoor space is quaint and small, so I expect in cooler weather that it would be hard to find seating. In summer there are several outdoor seating areas. There aren't many places to keep bikes when eating, so the team recommended the alley nearby. Ours ended up being safe, but, I would definitely recommend bringing locks. Parking should be ample, and the cute small town streets were a nice vibe. I left very content, and would definitely return on my next cycling adventure.

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    Tacos La Providencia

    Tacos La Providencia

    4.6(328 reviews)
    67.9 km
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    This taco truck (with restrooms nearby and covered seating) was amazingly delicious. We used yelp…read moreto find a lunch spot. The flavors here were worth the stop! It meets or exceeds the reviews and you can park and dine or get it to go! We will return on our next trip through!

    So this is going to be a mixed review. First, the food. The tacos I got were good flavor but on the…read moredry side. I got carne asada and adobada tacos. The carne was dry but good flavor. Adabada was a step above the carne asada. Now the sides were not good. One single radish for 4 tacos, and my wife got 4 tacos with NO radish, I don't know why. Grilled onions were great and limes were juicy. Now here comes the service. So the service was abismal. I first ordered 5 tacos in line, no one behind me and one person in front of me. I ordered and the lady repeated it back to me and I said correct, so I get to the window and she pulls up saying "you had the ten tacos, correct?" And on the fly I just said yes because I didn't want to be cause a problem or have them throw them away but not happy I had to spend another 15 bucks. Also, I came the day before and tried to get tacos and the lady gave me a chicken quesadilla. So clearly the workers are not organized or care to make sure the customers order is right. So just go with caution that you might not get what you ordered, or just open your order before leaving like you do when you go to most fast food restaurants. I wanted to give this place a better score like a 4

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    Tacos La Providencia - Indoor seating

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    Outdoor seating area

    Riverside Fish n' Chips - 3-piece Cod Basket

    Riverside Fish n' Chips

    4.8(333 reviews)
    56.4 km
    $$

    Pricey, yet well worth it. Brother... this place smacked my fish n chips game into a new…read moreperspective. They play ball. Prices were high (I spent $20 on a 3 piece cod) albeit the quality softened that blow. I've already spread the word. This gem of a spot needs a visit. Right along the river as the name implies. Batter was right where it needed to be. Oh do I wish I could go back. Some fish n chip spots mess with the formula. I'm no specialist but when it comes to FnC it seems only few spots know how to get the batter right without drying out the fish. If you're in the Nehalem area you gotta try it.

    A friend asked me to go kayaking in Nehalem. She saw something in a paper that was introducing a…read morefood cart in town. "We will go paddling on the river then grab some fish and chips." Sounds like fun and tasty so we left early on Saturday morning. We splashed in and played for a few hours. After getting out of the water we walked to the food cart restaurant on the bank of Nehalem river. When we walked up there was a sign "Waiting Time One Hour". Ok! It's a three day warm winter weekend so many people headed to the coast. We ordered beer and chatted away the time. This is a good food cart, outside seating on the river on the sunny day. The cart is associated.with the roadside store in the downtown. The back of the store has a covered deck with tables in case it rains. Prices are high, for three piece halibut with a dab of coleslaw and overcook cold french fries was $32. My friend had the three-piece cod for $26ish. My friend really wanted to try this place and she enjoyed the cod. I, on the other hand, have had better with Moore sloth and fries at other places on the coast., But you're here, right. You're on a mini vacation, just enjoy the warm winter day and nice food.

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    Riverside Fish n' Chips - The line grows quickly

    The line grows quickly

    Riverside Fish n' Chips - Pulled BBQ pork Tacos with Fries

    Pulled BBQ pork Tacos with Fries

    Riverside Fish n' Chips - 3 piece cod n chips

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    3 piece cod n chips

    King Torta - Wet Lengua Burrito w/ added sour cream

    King Torta

    4.6(238 reviews)
    33.2 km
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    I've been in Oregon for the last five weeks with the strongest hankering for a good California…read moreburrito. Being from San Diego, my hope was dwindled & I've been on Yelp scouring for a well-reviewed & high star establishment. Once I saw the reviews here I was, damn near, forced to visit. Immediately, welcomed with kindness by the most seemingly genuine and bright spirit of the cashier woman (wish I got her name). Boom immediate 3 stars. Plus they had free water! THEN, I took a bite of the California burrito from my car - it was pippin' hot, so I waited the twenty-minute drive home to really lock in on my opinion. I LOVE California burritos, and again I'm from San Diego (home of the Cali burrito) & I ate this thing dooowwwnnnn. I ONLY wanted to eat half but WOW - flavorful, great texture, green salsa was amazing, fresh ingredients, & a yummy incorporation of sauces. Love. Would recommend. Amazing price for quality and size! Everything you need & then some! Please visit here!

    Date: 05/02/2026…read more Food 1: Asada Fries. Potato fries, comes with your choice of meat (we took beef), red salsa , Sour cream, guacamole on top. Price: $11 Taste: Loved it! Amount: Too much for one person. Can be shared between 2 persons. Food 2: 3 tacos. 2 Shrimp and 1 Chicken. Price: $8.5 (Good for the price) Taste: Nothing special. Average taste. Service: The lady there is super welcoming Ambiance: Calm and cozy Red and Green sauces are provided separately. Would love to try their other items.

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    King Torta - Menu as of 7/25

    Menu as of 7/25

    King Torta - Carne Asada Fries

    Carne Asada Fries

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    El Amigo - foodtrucks - Updated July 2026

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