Went back after a Timbers game. Fans and players usually come here. They are a staple in Portland. Excellent service and delicious taco salad with moist and ample amount of chicken and a very tasty Tamarindo Margarita. Love all the Mexican decorations. read more

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I was afraid of going to this place because it just is that fear of going into a chain Mexican restaurant translated by what is thought Americans want: bland!!! Some Americans do, but not on the West Coast 'Are the Carnitas tender?' The server answered yes, but the reality was no - they were tough. And that is a dealbreaker for me in a Mexican restaurant, and that says a lot about the whole establishment and meat prep, and I haven't even started with the weak margaritas. If you like, weak drinks, average food and ambiance with dusty areas and a cold internal temperature, with tough Carnitas to boot! then this is the place for you. read more

Amazing spot for some nice amazing Mexican food! The waiters there are very kind and excepting! And the restaurant is always very nice and clean as well! read more

I never thought about coming here due to the subpar review but I heard about the HUGE margarita and decided to give this place a try anyway and I'm glad I did! Service is top notch! Our server was sooo friendly and attentive. We ordered nachos and a 46oz marg to share. Both were amazing. The nachos was loaded and not greasy at all! Their house salsa that comes with the chips is punchy in a good way and salsa verde is cilantro heaven. I love the outdoor seating and parking lot! I'll be back. read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Nachos Mazatlan with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It is a very nice place, but the service was terrible. On May 22nd, I visited the restaurant, and I was served by two men who displayed a very unpleasant attitude. After I had finished my meal, I mentioned to them that I felt they were providing poor service. Instead of acting professionally and respecting a customer's opinion, one of the men took it upon himself to follow me all the way to the door and shout--right as new customers were walking in--that I should never return to his restaurant. I would just like to add this: when you work with the public, you must have manners and be respectful, as the customer is the most important part of any restaurant. It was truly appalling behavior on his part to follow me to the door and yell at me not to come back; however, I actually felt sorry for him, as I suspect he leads a miserable life--which likely explains his attitude. read more

Great atmosphere, free parking, and excellent food. Had the shredded beef chimichanga and taco plate, and the taste was great, portions were generous, and the beef was high quality. Recommend! read more

Food was great! Service was great! Ambience was amazing! Angeles was my server!!! She was wonderful but she doesn't want her picture taken. read more

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The food was delicious. The service was perfect. And the ambience felt comfy. The only problem is that they make the food to big.

Wonderful food at great prices i recco the chili reliant they are the best by far. Easy parking and great service

Got takeout while in Portland and it was as super good, with ample portions. Would def try again!

Would recommend if you are looking for a fast bite. Nothing special- very simple and pretty cost effective. 7/10

What can I say about this location... Not great and definitely not awful. The portion sizes are generous to say the least, you have endless tortilla chips and salsa. They also have a spicier salsa that they'll bring you up on request. There is ample seating so it never really feels like the restaurant is cramped. They also have a beautiful outdoor sitting space for nicer days. The Horchata is huge! And very delicious. The reason it's getting three out of five is because the food itself... The main food isn't the best. The fajitas had a very strange sauce on them, too sweet in my opinion. They recently changed the sauce and it's very noticeable. My partner eats here as well and loves the cheese fondue, dipping sauce. All in all, I would say you're not going to be disappointed if you go have lunch or dinner here. read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Veggie fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We went here after a San Diego fc and Portland timber game host told us straight out they wouldn't serve us because Portland lost 4-0 and that all the tables were being saved for Portland timber fans. If that wasn't enough to upset us their manager/waiter comes out and tells us to leave that we are not welcome and starts cursing us out to go back to our village. read more

I got together with a group of friends last night at Mazatlan and had a wonderful time. the staff here went above and beyond to make us feel not only welcome but that they were truly glad we came in for dinner. The food was incredibly and the staff open and welcoming and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Mazatlan if you like Mexican food. Susan read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Not good at all, this place was a total disappointment for us. I ordered the mole enchiladas because I enjoy them so much that I thought I was going to be satisfied but I was wrong. The mole sauce was so sweet and it didn't taste like a mole sauce at all. The food was not hot only the plate, I brought it up to the only waitress the restaurant had working and she just walked away. I finally had to go to the hostess stand and pay for our bill since I never got it and the waitress still had the nerve to ask if I wanted anything to go, I guess because we left most of our food. I mostly ate the beans and rice because I was hungry. This restaurant is like if Old El Paso brand opened up a restaurant this would be it. Don't waste your money like I did. Go somewhere else. read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is about what you'd expect which is Tex Mex. It was solid and as long as you know what to expect going in it's totally fine. The portions are good size. Our group had enchiladas and I had a carne asada burrito. This place gets very busy before and after Timbers games and they have solid drink specials too so it's a good place to hang before or after. The food prices may be a tad on the higher side for this place is but I've always gotten friendly service here and like I said it's a good location. read more

Mazatlán has evolved from a family standard stop to an essential family favorite. The beans are creamy heaven. The bottomless salsa is bright, fresh, and flavorful with a dependable kick. Guacamole is an essential added flavor bomb. I am committed to any delivery of their Beef Colorado - be it in a plate, burro or enchilada. It is was love tastes like. And on the weekends, they have a Carnitas special - it's scrumptious - nice char on the meat but still tender inside - comes with all the possible fixin's - and the portions are massive. Hubby and I share one order and have leftovers. The service has been dependable and friendly as well. read more

I always get great service whenever me and my wife go there, inside is gorgeous and the food is delicious! read more

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Very traditional Mexican restaurant with a pretty sizable menu and great cocktails. The staff was friendly and efficient, the decor was lively and the music was fun and upbeat. I started with a 16 Oz frozen blackberry margarita to accompany the complimentary chips and salsa and it was fantastic. Also, I think the salsa may be house-made because it wasn't the usual "restaurant-style" salsa and it was spicy without being too much and very flavorful. For my entree, I got the Deluxe Burrito Manadero and it was enormous!! They brought the thing out on a huge platter and I was amazed at how much food it was. Also, it tasted fantastic, a lot of beef and cheese and great flavor. Overall, this was a great place to stop in and it's a wonderful choice if you're looking to kick back with a couple margaritas and try out some yummy (and inexpensive) Mexican food. Great place, great vibe! read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Deluxe Burrito Manadero - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is my go-to spot for Mexican downtown. I'll even drive in from the 'burbs. I highly recommend the sopa de albodingas or even better the burrito colorado. The colorado sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and hot, and I generally try a colorado sauce whenever I find it. This is the perfect place before or after a Thorns or Timbers game at Providence Park just across the street. It has outdoor seating and can accommodate large groups. read more

This place was near our hotel so we decided to give it a try. The staff was friendly and the service was great. Chips and salsa were fresh along with the food we ordered. Their tacos were very good and so were the rice and beans. I appreciated that the ground beef was not super greasy ! read more

Food is very good and great customer service! Chicken enchiladas and the pork carnitas is a favorite!

Food is amazing! My boyfriend and I went here last minute before seeing a show, the food tasted great, very glad we decided to stop in.

Me and my old high school girlfriends (aka the Menopausia Girlz) had just attended a funeral and were looking for a place downtown to eat lunch. Me, "let's do Mexi." Marilyn, there's a Mexican restaurant down the street I've been curious about for years, let's go." I thought I'd tried all the inner PDX Mexican restaurants and was surprised I'd never been here. I'm a vegetarian and know that there are regional differences in what is served at Mexican restaurants; I require salsa & chips, which some places don't serve. Preferring a booth over a table & chairs situation, we were quickly seated at a comfy booth, and our margarita order was taken instantly. Half of my Mexican dining satisfaction is based on the taste of the house salsa, and if it is a chile de arbol base, I'm not a fan. Big bowl of chips with several cruets of dark red salsa arrive, not chunky like a common pico, but well blended and not watery. OMG! What a fabulous, richly flavored like a tomato sauce with a nippy finish salsa they serve! One of the best in town as far as I'm concerned! Our waiter, Junior was attentive and said that he too loved the salsa there. On the lunch menu there was an enchilada w/rice and beans that was reasonably priced-sauces tasty, delicious! The other half of my dining satisfaction is based on the taste and strength of the margarita- it was not too syrupy, had nice zippy lime flavor, and the tequila quantity was fine. The girlz and I were so pleased with each others' company and the food that I forgot to notice the decor or if authentic music was in the background. This place earned an A+ from me, I'll be back! read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Perfect Mexi set up for me! I'll be back! - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

amazing food and service, en especial el mesero José Luis he was hella friendly and respectful, muy buena comida read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food is amazing! I always do take out. They package the food carefully and it's always done on time.

We met a small group here on May 5th and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The salsa is SO GOOD!! Our server self disclosed the was new but did a great job with a couple unique requests from those in our party. Everything came out exactly as it should and tasted great!! read more

I came for a friend's bday dinner. The service was okay, and I appreciated the complimentary bday dessert and musical performance for my friend. The food was generally fresh with generous portions, though I wouldn't say I would crave this place regularly. It all tasted fine though. Generally an okay local option when you want some fresh, affordable Mexican food. read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Chicken dish - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I had the chicken nachos and the health score makes sense and wish I didn't disregard it.. it tastes it. The chicken literally FREEZER BURNED , has that nasty flavor and was wet and soggy.! There were no beans on the nachos from a Mexican sit down restaurant with two dollar signs which I find crazy., and no lettuce or tomatoes or onion. the most inexpensive things to put on nachos that should be a given. Hardly any chips too much cheese and a small spoonful of watered down sour cream. The salsa was very sweet and watered down tasted canned very different from what another review said but also questioning why it came with a side of salsa anyway some pico would have been appropriate?. I've had better nachos at any dive bar in Portland. In fact, I wish I had just gone to Taco Bell across the street. *DO NOT risk it unless you want good poisoning!! * One bite but I'm crossing my fingers seriously not worth the risk . they clearly are using old meat and there's a reason there's nothing 'fresh' in their food because they can't get away with throwing fresh ingredients in the freezer and thawing it out like they do with their meat. This place should be shut down. read more

I was eating dinner and saw the owner of the restaraunt violate a young girl's space who was picking up an order. I felt so bad I had to console her afterwards she was deeply upset. I don't want men like this serving children food. read more

Insanely overpriced and really honestly just bad... We each had a margarita, clearly made with mix - insanely sweet, no balance. Our plates were overpriced and lacked flavor. $20 for three steak tacos that needed salt in greasy, soggy tortillas that hadn't been properly cooked. The chips clearly come from a bag. Definitely not worth stopping in. The only redeeming thing about this spot is it's salsas. They're all pretty bomb, especially the verde. Everything else was whack. Service was kind as well. Too bad the food was so bad. read more

The service was the best! Sergio was attentive and friendly. The food was good. I appreciate the care they poured in the food. read more

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This place is exactly what you would expect it to be and I love it for that. It has so much space and tons of outdoor space when weather permits. The bar area has tons of TVs and a fun vibe for watching sports or just having happy hour with friends. They have tons of fun drinks including all sorts of margaritas. The service has always been good when I have been. Now for the food, it's fine. It's nothing to write home about but it's comforting if you're looking for that messy, greasy, Mexican food with the cheesy beans along side your very cheesy enchiladas. Last time I came, I ordered a quesadilla which is very hard to mess up and they didn't but I will say it was extra greasy but luckily that doesn't bother me. If grease isn't you're thing, maybe don't come here. My favorite thing about my last experience was the outcome of my extra lettuce request. You know how most Mexican plates come with a little mound of shredded lettuce? Well, it's my favorite side to any dish especially a quesadilla so I asked for a little extra and they brought me a huge plate. I thought it was so sweet and ate most of it ha. Prices are fair. I like the vibe here and food is decent, I will always come back here. read more

Mazatlan Bar & Grill - Cheese Quesadilla, side of lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This restaurant knows what it is: a non fancy place for good food and drink. We've been here twice and found the service quick and attentive, the menu is expansive, and the drinks are strong. I love the feel of a mom/pop restaurant. This one feels welcoming. Lots of dining spots on the patio too. Plenty of bar seating or table service in their large, well worn dining room. I can't wait to go back and try more. The tacos were crispy and well portioned. The enchiladas were good. I have nothing critical to share. read more

We found this spot on a whim but it was definitely a hidden gem. A cute little mexican joint with great atmosphere and menu options. The front can make you question it, it's not in the best neighborhood but inside makes up for it. The staff is friendly and the margaritas are massive. Prices can be a little on the high end but the portions are big so it makes up for it. You can choose to sit at the bar or in their resteraunt. read more

We love the Compa China and seafood Jimmy's. Large margaritas are awesome too with tons of flavors. Services always top-notch.

Got food poisoning from the cheese dip and the steak that I ate last night dealing with the after math now and had to send the steak back. Don't recommend read more

When I first read these reviews, I was confused because I hadn't had a negative experience here, tho at that time I had visited only once. But now, I think I can understand. The name on the ticket is Carlos17, and I've gotten him the last two times I've been here. Always a slight attitude, won't look me in the eyes, and places my food down like he can't wait to get rid of it. This is sad because I live for Mexican food and all these joints around me just keep disappointing. The other servers here tho, the young kids they were so nice. read more

We ordered the fajitas what is chicken and shrimp. The play came sizzling and the taste was unique and delicious. The service was quick and polite. Facility was clean. Our water glasses never went dry. In fact they left a picture of water at our table. We stayed at the Park Lane suites and inn. From here it was only a 0.3 mile walk. Would definitely eat here again. read more

As a vegetarian, I've only had great experiences at Mazatlan. One of my meat-eating friends has made comments about not enjoy the food here, but that's just not the case for me. Veggie burritos, veggie fajitas.. I've tried it all and it's dang good! Regardless, give their food a try and decide for yourself. Also, margaritas. Need I say more? read more