Hidden gem in Bethany. I went here with my friend for lunch for just something simple so we decided to come to this place and it was just amazing, the workers were really nice, and the food was amazing read more

The food was just alright. The prices were high for the amount of food you get. The food just reminded me of a cheap Mexican food restaurant. Very little seating. No soda machines. Would rather go to a nice sit down restaurant for the price. read more

Ordered to go food here. As I walked in the girl at check out didn't acknowledge my presence. A guy walked in shortly behind me, must have been a regular, she asked him about the salsas, handed him his order then asked what I wanted. So def one star for service. Food was okay, the chicken quesadillas def needed salsas and sour cream to be tasty, very bland otherwise. The chips were nasty, tasted like oil is never changed, lacked flavor all they had was old oil taste. Would not return. read more

Excellent street tacos, they deserve more than 3.5 stars! Also very good burritos and burrito bowls read more

This place is another one of the mini, authentic Mexican restaurants and I just can't get enough of vodka and it beats Taco Bell, obviously, who would've guessed? My go to for any authentic place is the menu to see if there's a super burrito option because I love tackling the super burrito as they are just everything in one the whole shebang. I highly recommend checking it out because you can't be a burrito that has everything in it and the spices and the flavors and all the food blends so well together it's just an orgasm in your mouth, dios mio... so come on down and support your local restaurants! read more

Mixed review here, we randomly found this place being in the area and the reviews looked good enough. We should up and they were locked for lunch, but thankfully they just finished so they opened the door for us. As we came in, they said it's take out only... it was like 2pm and they close at 9pm per their hours. Okay take out is fine. The price is high for getting a basic burrito, add ons can get you to a $20 easy. Anyway... the food, the food was great (picky cause I'm serious about my burritos and rice). The rice was great, the salsas were good too. We would come again if the hours were guaranteed/ add ons weren't so pricy. The rating on this was hard due to all the factors. Worth a try if they are open. read more

The main reason I came here was for the lengua and it did not disappoint, it was soft and succulent. Got it in a burrito, which was a good size, perhaps a little smaller than Chipotle, but not by much. It comes with beans, Mexican rice, and pico de Gallo. I thought it was tasty, split it with my dad. We each got one taco. Another reason I was excited to try this spot is they have a sandwich board around the corner saying they make their own tortillas, but I wonder if that's true, as I saw multiple bags of branded tortillas sitting in the kitchen. I got the carnitas, which was more dry and salty than I would like, which is why I took off a star. My dad got an asada taco. I tried some of the beef, it was tender and moist, a better choice than the carnitas. Tacos cone with white onion, cilantro, and a tomatillo salsa. Most are $2.75, but they have a sign advertising $2 on Tuesdays! Service is friendly, everyone was wearing masks, took 10-15 min to get my food. Feels like a healthier option than Taco Bell! read more

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THEY STOLE MONEY FROM US DO NOT GO HERE. I went with my friend and they self added their own tip without our consent. When we went back to request a refund, the employee stated that they did not care and refused to give us a refund for the added tip they did. read more

El Sazón Mexicano PDX - This is the employee who stated she did not care they self tipped - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

THEY WILL STEAL FROM YOU DO NOT GO HERE. They will charge you illegally by adding their own tip. They also claim that this happens all the time but they won't do anything about it. And refused to refund. She also says she doesn't care that happened. read more

El Sazón Mexicano PDX - This is the employee saying it's our fault that they added their own tip. - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great service. Friendly staff. Food was above average. The salsa is like Russian roulette, 2 of 4 wet mild, other 2 were hot AF. Not sure if they were suppose to be same or different but the salsa was for sure the best part. Would go back again if I was working near by read more

Took al pastor and carnita burrito from here last week. Burrito was pretty good. Good mix of rice ,meat and bean. Yum it was. Didn't like alpastor as such. Decent option if In Bethany area for Mexican food. Don't go with high expectations read more

Had an inkling for Mexican dishes and saw restaurant on Yelp. What a pleasant surprise. Will definitely be giving this place more visits. Food was delicious, quantity was huge and service excellent. Need more tries before I can go to 5-star. read more

On Friday nights my former BIL who is also a beloved uncle to my teenager often ventures to the west side from his eastside apartment for a real dinner, air conditioning, and tv time with my kid.They watch cartoons and anime together. They have a bond. He is in his 40s she is almost 16. He either picks up takeout or I cook for them. This time he and I wanted to try a new Mexican micro restaurant in Bethany so I called in our food around 7 and let them know he would be picking up around 7:30. They close at 8. Micro restaurants are like a brick and mortar food truck btw. You take it home or eat it outside there at the patio tables. The place has the usual suspects on their menu: burritos, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, salads, etc.The prices seem pretty reasonable. He got a carnitas burrito. He added cheese and guacamole for another $2.50. Both were scarce, he said. Also he anticipated sour cream from seeing the description on the menu ( it says "and source cream") but did not find any. Still he gave it a 3.5 because the meat was nicely flavored and he enjoyed it. He does not like spicy food so he was happy it was mild. The kid chose a Mexican Caesar salad. On the phone I asked the very nice young lady to please tell me what is in it and they said tortilla chips, romaine, and chicken. Having seen sliced avocado on the yelp sites photos from the restaurant I asked to have that added. They said they could add a side of guacamole. My teen liked the salad but there were no chips to be seen. The dressing was deemed delicious and the guac was passed to me because onions. The teen said "4.5." The chicken was pronounced "tasty." If they have sliced avocado in their photos it would be nice to have it added in their salad or available to be added for a fee. My burrito bowl with carne asada was pretty good. Definitely a fair sized portion. I would say the meat was a little chewy, the rice and beans were both pretty bland but the pico de gallo was fresh and the guacamole was delicious. I had no sour cream either which I think was also noted on the menu. I longed for hot sauce which I neglected to tell the uncle to look for for us.I forget he does not think of hot sauce when we are somewhat fixated on it! Finally my food was cold which was disappointing. I do not know how long it waited for us. I would say it was a 3 for me. All in all it was good enough to try again, I am giving it a four overall, but I think it needs a little tweaking to be really awesome.I have big hope. Tons of potential. If they add a breakfast burrito to their repertoire that would be wonderful. :) read more

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I tried this spot for the first time today after several recommendations. I ordered veggie nachos and a fish taco. Both were delicious and authentic! I highly recommend this family owned restaurant. I will be back to tour the menu more! Go try it for yourself! read more

El Sazón Mexicano PDX - Veggie Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I didn't have high expectations for this new restaurant, and it seems my instincts were right. Let's get the universal complaint out of the way. Yes, the tacos are expensive. There is no reason for a 4oz taco to cost $3. This is what most of the feedback I've heard has been. That said, $0.75 an ounce is fair enough if the food is fresh, well prepared, and filling. Unfortunately, none of these apply. After one in my party finished her 3 tacos, she spent the next hour looking for anything else she could eat on the cheap (given that she'd spent nearly $10 on what felt to her like almost nothing). I myself ordered a burrito. Much better value, a standard, though perhaps on the small side, burrito for $7.50, stuffed with meat (Carnitas in my case), sour cream, Pico de Gallo, rice, and beans. With half the burrito consisting of rice, I would think the rice would have to be rather well seasoned and tasty. Nope. Despite the telltale orange color of Mexican style rice, the grain tasted as bland as bland can be. The meat was similarly lackluster in seasoning, as were the beans. If I want a similar portion of burrito in Bethany, I'll just order two from taco bell next time (or one from koi fusion if I weren't so averse to Kim chi slaw). The sauces were of decent quality and flavor, though a bit on the spicy side. Probably my favorite part of the menu. Unfortunately, they were self serve from a chest style fridge that smelled of methane. This place does have a couple redeeming qualities, however, and thus gets 2 stars instead of one: the staff are very kind and patient. The ordering experience was pleasant, unhurried and clear. The menu is straightforward and easy to read, and the soda cans are only $1. read more

El Sazón Mexicano PDX - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After trying a few items off their menu, my wife and I think the food tastes good but not great. Passable. Though the prices are a bit high. However, the service is absolutely terrible. Don't bother ordering online. They ignore special requests and don't even start making your order until you arrive for pickup. And hopefully your pickup window doesn't fall within their lunch break because then you will be waiting another hour or so. The ambiance is unwelcoming. Employees sitting around on their phones and give the impression that you are bothering them when you walk in. We have had two poor experiences with this place. We will try one more time but the slightest frustration will seal the deal and we will not go back. read more

This is my go to Mexican spot when I'm in the Bethany area. The food is good and consistent, the staff are very friendly, and it's always fast. read more

No one ever answers the phone very bad service then you arrive and wait too long for orders and they close for cooks lunch time? At 2:30-3:30 read more

Their burritos are delicious! We have a hard time finding tasty food near Bethany and are happy to have found El Sazon. The service is friendly and quick. We will definitely be back! read more

Their food is great, but the ordering process is broken. They answer the phone sporadically (at best), and the last time I tried to place an order I was told them won't take to-go order over the phone after 4pm....so my only option is to go wait in the restaurant for takeout? Definitely steers me to choose other restaurants just for the convenience factor. read more

Ok so this place is great but what's with the random closures? Just went there and they're sitting inside saying closed and they open at 3. Nowhere online it says this and this is not the first time it's happened. As a consistent customer this is SO ANNOYING and makes me not want to come here. read more

Ordered the asada burrito! It was delicious and packed!!! By far one of the best burritos in the Portland area. I'm from Los Angeles and know a good burrito read more

El Sazón Mexicano PDX - lettuce wrapped in foil - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Found on uber eats and decided to order enchiladas on green whatever that was .. I also ordered extra cheese and that just ended up being 2 mini cups of cotijia.. The beans and rice are tasty ... the beans are actually very tasty pinto not just refried. The enchiladas are green sauce and chicken in very tasty tortillas ... Will buy again and try the tacos read more

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I've only had the burrito bowl, I have had the chorizo and the asada ones and I would have them as often as I could for lunch. I don't work near then anymore but it's my favorite lunch spot. Would recommend the burrito bowl, I loved the habanero salsa and the avocado salsa. read more

Pretty decent food for a pretty decent price. Only just discovered it and we will be back to try more. Lots of options when it comes to quesadillas unlike other places in the area that only offer either cheese or chicken. read more

Good quality Mexican food! The moment you walk into the place, you're greeted by waft of deliciousness. Veggie burritos, taco salad and carne asada chimi were a massive hit! Excited to try other dishes and the horchata next time around. read more

So glad to have this place nearby. Fresh and fast. We recommend the lengua tacos, camaron a la diabla, and asada burrito.

Please go in to order or not at all. We ordered 3 burritos online. All 3 we added in the special requests, "no pico and add cheese and side or sour cream". All had pico, none had cheese, no side of sour cream. A simple order made incorrectly, go elsewhere. read more

We came in for dinner last night. We had not tried this place before. I got 3 tacos and my daughter got a burrito. There was no one else in the restaurant but two workers sitting at the tables on their phones. Valid since there were no customers. We sat down planning to eat in and they said they are not doing dine in, so we ate in our car. Why have tables and chairs if you don't want people to eat in your restaurant? The taco meat was flavorless. I got carnitas, chicken and steak. All were not good. My daughter's burrito was grainy, which is a weird way to describe a burrito. It was not good. So one burrito and 3 tacos was $21 plus a tip , so $25, that I always feel forced to leave when the screen comes up. I am not sure what I tipped for. It's never a good feeling spend money on subpar food and service. Whelp, now we know and we won't be back. I do wish Bethany had a decent Mexican restaurant.... After we got a coffee and walked by the restaurant again and they had some more people in there sitting and shooting the breeze and it seemed like friends of the people that worked there. I don't know...it was a weird and super unwelcoming experience. read more

Finally got to try this place! Food was fantastic and the green avacado salsa was perfect with my carnitas burrito. Happy to find a good Mexican place that taste homemade! I will be coming back for sure. read more

Don't bother ordering tacos here. See photo of theeee most boring tacos ever. No cilantro, no onions, no lime. Nothing Want some delicious tacos? There's Ely's food truck and Mama Lily's food truck, both by TV highway. AND a dollar less. read more

El Sazón Mexicano PDX - Theeeee most boring tacos ever!!! No onions, no cilantro, no sauce to put on it? I had to use my own Cholula sauce. Never again. - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We love their salads & wet burritos. Their dishes are fresh, flavorful, & large portion sizes given. Their prices are very reasonable & always friendly staff. Their dining in area is small, but I always order take out anyway. read more

El Sazon is located in Bethany Village's restaurant row. Like most eateries in this area it is set up primarily for take out. However, El Sazon does have some tables for indoor dining. Despite its small size El Sazon is actually quite comfy. My first order to El Sazon was placed online. When I arrived I was greeted by a delightful young man in a LA Dodgers cap. He told me that he didn't want to start my street tacos until he saw me. This young man was concerned about my tacos getting cold. This kind of concern for customers and attention to detail is what separates El Sazon from its competition. Among the menu items are tacos, burritos, quesadillas, sopes, gorditas, enchiladas, and a chimichanga. Meat selections are asada, al pastor, carnitas, chorizo, chicken, and fish. El Sazon offers a veggie burrito and a vegan burrito. They also have small portions for children. Menu items are cooked up fresh on the grill. El Sazon puts you in charge of the ingredients. The burritos and tacos look small but they're dense. One thing I've learned about Mexican cooking is that it's not how much you can stuff in the tortilla. It's the quality of ingredients you are putting inside. El Sazon passses that test with flying colors. Found their marinades and seasonings to be of top quality. Read once that Taco Bell failed in Mexico. When you eat at a restaurant like El Sazon you can see why. El Sazon can serve you a delicious Mexican meal with great love and quality! read more

The tacos are really good. They remind us of LA tacos. But more than one time, we've called in an order and arrive the time they told us to find they've havent even started the order. I understand long wait times for food prep but it would be great if we could just be told the truth of when it'll be ready. It's frustrating to arrive for the person taking the order to lie to us. The guy taking the order was also extremely rude to my wife saying "it's not my problem". We live in Bethany and we love their tacos but we've burned too many times to go back or to recommend this place. read more

Ordered online only to find out the restaurant was closed, after my payment was processed.

The beans and rice were old . It looks like it may be from a few days ago And they are very expensive for that old rice they be giving . The steak is very dry read more

the Mexican who serves is very disrespectful, you have to ask him 3 times to give you. I waited an extra 15 minutes and the food didn't taste good. This is not a real one, just another Taco Bell. I also ordered a bottle of Coke over the phone, but it didn't get lost on the way read more

El Sazón Mexicano PDX - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After spending two months in Vancouver, BC and being forced to eat the Canadian version of Mexican food, El Sazon was the first thing I ate coming back to the US on my way back home to LA. I really, really needed to eat good Mexican food. Also, everyone who lives in LA is a Mexican food snob because it's basically our religion. El Sazon didn't disappoint. Skip the al pastor (since there's no spit) and go for the carnitas - good flavor with some pleasing char. All the other boxes were checked off: good toritillas, crispy house made chips, good salsas. This would be a solid spot by LA standards for sure. read more

This placed just seemed really empty for weeks after it opened. But as I walked by recently after a stop at Starbucks, I noticed more people inside. So, I stopped in and ordered the carnitas taco plate. The pork was flavored nicely and the salsa they provided was really good. The beans/rice that came with the plate were tasty (nothing mind blowing, but good). You have to "dress" the tacos yourself (they come plain), which I don't like. I prefer the chef to make me something great. But as I said, the salsas and minimal toppings they provide are tasty. Will try again! read more

Just popped in and got a carnitas burrito, couldn't believe how heavy it was, so when I got home I weighed it, over a pound. The best part is it tasted delicious and was packed with pork. I also picked up some spicy salsa from their salsa bar and it was really nice. Hope this place is a success, because the food is great read more