Food~We started with Pozole Rojo (chicken) and, as a first timer it didn't disappoint (you can get…read morechicken or carnitas). Enchiladas (carnitas) it was only ok it was a tad bit salty and, a few hard parts (I'll definitely would get the chicken next time). Chicken Fajitas were good but, it's a different taste from other places I've had it (my love enjoyed it he said it had a very authentic flavor). Rice (fluffy) and Beans (well seasoned) both were really delicious. Service~Pearlina was super sweet, knew the menu very well and, had exceptional service. She made sure we had everything we needed and, continue to check on us throughout our meal. Ambiance~It's has a very calming vibe and atmosphere. I love the fact they have a privacy strip on the windows (so no one walking by watches you eat). It's a family owned restaurant and, I would recommend giving them a try. I feel what we ordered was worth it but, everything (except water) has a charge. Only street parking and, lots of indoor/outdoor seating.

We had a great time at this restaurant, the vibes inside are amazing and the food is delicious! I'd…read morerecommend the horchata and the queso fundido poblano! What we ate: Queso Fundido Poblano as a starter. We had a Carne Asada Taco and a Pastor Taco. Then got the La Costa Burrito, a shrimp burrito drenched in a creamy white wine sauce with pico, avocado, chili oil & queso fresco. Additionally, for drinks we had a cocktail and a horchata.

Oh yum!!! Several friends and I stopped in here for lunch and we all agreed that everything we has…read morewas great. I had a couple of tacos a la carte - one fish & one prawns. Both the fish and the prawns were cooked in a red sauce that was delicious! I meant to ask for blue corn tortillas but was so excited to find shrimp & fish tacos that weren't deep-fried that I forgot to ask for them. The regular corn tortillas were excellent, though, so it was not a bad mistake to make. I also had jamaica to drink and let me tell you... it was not made from a mix! It was dark, thirst-quenching, and perfectly made. Most jamaica is super sweet - this was not! I love the flavor of real hibiscus and this did not disappoint. My friends had chile relleno bowls and birria tacos, all of which was excellent. Their watermelon margaritas were tasty and refreshing! Our orders were taken by a helpful person at the cash register and the food was served quickly by a friendly server. The inside and outside areas were clean and tidy, with plenty of seating available at the outside tables. The outdoor seating area is under cover making it a good choice for both summer & winter dining. Definitely going on my "have to go back and try something else" list!

I had such a great experience at Plaza Coyoacán. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt…read morewelcoming, warm, and inviting. It is the kind of place you instantly feel comfortable settling into. Everyone we interacted with was incredibly kind, and the service was genuinely great throughout. We ordered the Quekas with vegan chorizo and black beans and they were SO good, honestly a standout. The chips and guac were also a hit, and I loved that the guac was actually cold. Such a small detail that makes a big difference. The Citrus Salad was super fresh, crisp, and delicious, which balanced everything out perfectly. I also tried the NA classic margarita and it was so refreshing. I loved the subtle touch of orange juice. Overall, such a lovely spot with amazing food, great vibes, and thoughtful details. I will definitely be back!

Really great and unique Mexican food. High level and unique versions of a lot of classic dishes…read more Smaller place, think there were maybe 6-8 tables? Plus a chef's counter seating area. Service was terrific. Wish I'd gotten our server's name so I could praise him here but he was friendly and interesting. Happy we came here.

Delicious food and warm service…read more The menu is small, but that's because it rotates frequently and is perfectly executed. We had the entire menu, and nothing was less than amazing. The ensalata was the stand-out, being their take on a Caesar. Our drinks were awesome, and everyone was incredibly sweet. Our server was excellent, and helped us confidently order each thing on the menu. His descriptions of the plates were phenomenal. Because of the changing menu, we will have to come back. We were sad there was no tres leches, but we ordered the carrot cake. It was a nice way to end the meal, and we left perfectly satisfied, not wanting more or feeling over-stuffed.

I came to República for lunch and did the tasting menu, which was around $40 per person and gave us…read morethe opportunity to try everything on the menu. For the amount of food and the overall experience, I thought it was a great way to experience the restaurant. Ángel took care of us and made the meal even more memorable by telling us the story and inspiration behind each dish as it came out. It made the tasting feel like much more than just trying a bunch of different dishes. I'm definitely a carnivore and usually feel like a meal needs some kind of meat, but surprisingly, my favorite dish was the mole with eggplant and rice. The mole was delicious, and I genuinely didn't miss having meat on the plate. I would happily order that dish again exactly as it was. The tomates en salsa arabe were another standout. I really enjoyed how fresh the dish tasted, especially with the seasonal tomatoes they were using. I also had the carnitas tacos, which had great flavor and texture. For dessert, we had what was essentially a fried concha, and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. It had just the right amount of sweetness for me and was a great way to finish the meal. Overall, I highly recommend doing the full tasting menu at República. For around $40 per person, you get to experience the entire menu, and if you're lucky enough to have Ángel there to walk you through the stories and concepts behind the dishes, it makes the experience that much better.

Republica is now open for lunch (TH-Sun) serving its amazing mex cuisine inspired with the bounty…read moreof fresh and wholesome local NW ingredients. Today my wife and I enjoyed scrumptious Tacotes, one chicken and one Bok Choy with house made salsa. Also, the Tetela de Requeson, maiz, beans and sprouting broccoli with a house made requeson - kind of like ricotta cheese - very beautifully plated and so delicious. Extra side of yummy and creamy black bean frijoles with sour cream, butter, tortillas. Instead of desert, the Mezcal, chile and lime was refreshing. Right now open for lunch Thursday through Sunday 10-3pm. No fixed menu, changes with what's fresh - the way chef Angel loves to cook respecting what is in season. Service and ambiance is friendly and knowledgeable about the food and its origin - another reason I love dining here so I learn about what I'm eating and how it was inspired. Yes, the food plated looks so good, I am inspired to dig in. There's a reason it was recognized early in its start by Eater, Portland Monthly and the Oregonian as one of the best restaurants in the city because foodies seek out and love to go where the food experience is special - especially the chef tasting menus in the past. Now I'm watchful and ready to go back and see what the chef Angel is serving up. What else is so special is Republica was a James Beard award nominee too!

Terrific menu, service, and experience. This was our second visit, and everything I recall from the…read morefirst was duplicated perfectly. The person at the counter taking our order was helpful, efficient, and their enthusiasm carried over into the dining portion of the visit. My rule of thumb is that if a place has Cochinita Pibil on the menu, then they can be counted on to do things right. My CP taco had just the right amount of spice to leave me with a pleasant, warm feeling inside, about a half hour after we left. The horchata was cool and soothing, even though it had a wonderful, over-the-top cinnamon flavor. Having tables with permanently assigned numbers, and having your table assigned at the time you place your order makes for a spectacularly efficient way of getting you settled, and getting your food to the table in short order. Their artwork adds to the joyous ambiance - photo tributes to entertainers makes it fun.

Checked out Taqueria Los Punales for some tacos and it was delicious! I got the Barbacoa Jalisco…read moreStyle taco, shrimp taco, and the adobada taco. On the menu, each item's name is a different color and each color correlates with a price ranging from about $4.50-5.50. Tacos were delicious, but a little pricey compared to some other taco places I've been to! However, I'll def be back if I'm craving tacos. Food also came out pretty fast. Salsas were self serve in the mini fridge.

Terrific experience dining here and cute clever name as well! I appreciated the touch of how they…read moretake drink orders while you're in line which adds efficiency and speed. Cashier and staff provided great service including the bartender/drink maker! I enjoyed my drink and food here. The ambiance has cute decor around! My brisket bowl and taco were flavorful and the corn, guac & chips, and salad were filling and delicious as well.

NEVER AGAIN! I am…read morefrom TN and I have lived in Southern California for over 10 years. I have also traveled to 49 states and many cities in Latin America. I know "real Latin/Mexican" and "Tex Mex" food. The food at the place HORRIBLE!!! The Esquites was dry and lacked any flavor. The Cheesy Refried Bean with chorizo as the ONLY decent thing we ordered. The carne asada, pork chili verde, carnitas tacos and carne asada were all BLAND. The service was great. As we were leaving the line of granola looking folks clearly told me exactly why this place has so many good reviews. NEVER AGAIN!

Güero is a VERY popular place, based on how crowded it was on my weekday evening visit. Despite…read morethe crowd, we were able to get a seat right away. Staff is very friendly, professional, and helpful. Ambiance is very casual, and the menu is small and specialized. Chips were remarkably good, as were all of the sauces. The torta I ordered was quite good, and very large in size. Parking is strictly street, but I was able to get a spot a few blocks away.

Delicious and fresh tortas! I ordered delivery for tortas for my office and everything was on time…read moreand the tortas were intact and not soggy. I got the masa y papa torta. I loved the creative vegetarian option and it was piled high with veggies and flavorful sauces that brought everything together. The bread itself was on the thinner side, which I appreciated since it allowed everything inside to be focus of the sandwich. I also loved the carrot habanero hot sauce that came neatly packed on the side. Others in my office raved about the carnitas torta being amazing as well.

Stopped in for lunch around noon on a Saturday. Located in a strip mall area. Plenty of parking…read morearound the building, but only a few parallel parking spots available at the building entrance. The inside decor is super cute and colorful. The painting on the walls and furniture is very festive! I love how they have different seating area rooms to spread guests out for privacy. They also have a covered outdoor seating area available. Staff was welcoming, friendly, helpful and attentive. I read reviews about their complimentary chips, salsa and bean dip. We asked for the bean dip, but we found out when we received our bill that it's not complimentary anymore. Bummer. It was good, but not worth the extra $5. They were extremely generous with their chips and salsa, so in the end we were okay paying the extra $5. We ordered the chicken quesadilla and charbroiled burger. Both were great! Fresh ingredients. The quesadilla wasn't greasy at all. Neither were the chips! Our server recommended the pollo asada for my quesadilla and it was much appreciated. The seasoning on the chicken was delicious, including the charbroiled flavor. Overall a wonderful first visit here. We'll definitely be back! Would highly recommend.

A birthday celebration was planned 8/4 for my sister (twin) & myself. We started by ordering 3…read morePremium Margaritas (we had been there 7/30 & they were delicious!). These 3 drinks were very tart...so we asked the waitress if possibly the orange liquor was missing. The bartender, Ryan came to our table, hands on his hips, proceeded to tell us he did not forget the orange liquor...and how many years he had been a bartender! He then turned and walked away. Unwilling to let him spoil the evening, we ordered 3...$4.50 shots of grand marnier & added it to our...already $18.00 drinks....making a huge difference. There were 4 of us at the table...we all felt insulted. This is an example of very poor customer service.

Charming interiors, great service, fantastic staff who know their Mezcal history, and a kitchen…read morethat serves minimal but authentically Mexican dishes, with an upscale twist, combine to make this easily one of my favorite places in the city. It's Portland dining month so try their 3-course meal for $35. The blue corn mushroom quesadillas are packed with flavor in every bite, the carnitas with topping sauce are juicy and tender and their flan is extraordinary- I dare you to not get a second one! And don't forget to pair all this deliciousness with a Mezcal flight!

Really good mezcal selection and I also loved my carnitas sope. It's a cool dark lounge vibe with…read moregood service, I enjoyed my time.

In the back of a Mexican grocery store in historic St. John's is a no frills eatery with no prices…read more You'd have to assume the prices are lower than any other Mexican restaurant. My guess is it's a sliding scale-prices depend on how Spanish or not you may be. Perhaps if you work on your Spanish speaking they'll give you a discount. One can only speculate. I ordered a few tacos, the standards: Al pastor, asada, carnitas. With these I feel you can't go wrong, and you won't be surprised by textures that lengua, cabeza, or tripa have. The seating is spacious, plentiful, and the most casual (think of mom and pop).

Rated one of the best taco places in Portland. You find this location inside a typical Latin mini…read moremarket filled with a variety of latin foods, fresh bakery, and a small meat market. The small and expanding restaurant is not you're top class, but definitely a home feel for some authentic Mexican food. One of my favorite is a typical burrito filled with rice beans with your favorite meat selection. On Sundays their Menudo is one of my favorites. Service is average. It's definitely one of my top 10 taco places in PDX.