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    Smart Donkey

    4.5 (61 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SMART DONKEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Al Pastor
    Kareem A.

    I have not had every burrito in Portland, but from the ones I've had, Smart Donkey has my favorite so far. It was very tasty, a lot of food, and great service. We brought a big group and it was so easy to find space to sit and hang out. A lot of it is outdoors but they have a large enough indoor space too. We really enjoyed eating there and I want to try their other burritos!

    Amber M.

    AMAZING BURRITOS AND MARGARITAS! My daughter comes here all the time and I finally drove to Portland to have dinner with her here. Wow! I will be back for sure. I had the Zumpango. It was delicious. The green sauce is to die for! You won't be disappointed. I was too mesmerized by the burrito to even think of taking a pic!

    Adovo Verde: yup, lip smackin' delicious.
    Andrew A.

    Deliciously satisfying. The burritos on Happy Hour (not all of them) are a deal for $7. And choice of three margaritas for $5 on Mondays and Thursdays means get me two. Tip: even if you like Mexican rice I always skip it in burritos, just my thing. Enjoyed the Adovo Verde. Super friendly window gal taking orders. I look forward to returning.

    Margarita
    Stacy A.

    Their burritos are top notch. A little spendy, but you see where the extra money goes. A lot of burritos just rely on salsa, but these are really well-made burritos inside. Good draft beer selection, and a delicious margarita, which was tangy & not overly sweet. Check out Monday's $5 margarita happy hour! A great place for outdoor and patio dining this summer. During the winter, they close the doors and fire up heaters. There's a parking lot and back. A note to yelp they are indeed open on Monday

    This place is sooo good EVERYTIME!!!!
    Bobbie F.

    This place is constantly amazing the burritos are filled with meat and great taste! and the people who work behind the counter are always friendly

    Weekend Special
    Heather R.

    I visited Smart Donkey for dinner. The parking situation was good. They had a lot in the back and there was street parking. I came for a burrito. It was a little pricey so if I visit again, I'll come during happy hour. I got the cochinita special burrito. The pork was a little on the saltier side but I style liked it. I felt that the burrito was pretty balanced with the other components. There were four different salsas to pick from to add to your burrito. The salsas were in little to go containers. I got one of the green ones and it added some great flavor to the burrito. The restaurant is a little out of the way for me but I wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

    Fish burrito (the Baja one)
    Maria A.

    Really delicious fish burrito! The guac, chips, & salsa are also really good, very fresh & flavorful. The guac is very lemon-y which I loveeee & the habanero salsa is rich but bright & spicy but not too spicy. I wish the veg burritos were a little more robust, especially for the price. The pobre rico (bean & cheese) is great though, the beans are well seasoned! Solid spot for a burrito!

    Darren Y.

    Heard about this place from the Oregonian. Was expecting it to be a food cart but it's really more of a standalone burrito stand - so don't look for a food cart pod. It's just up the street from super deluxe with lots of street parking. Menu looked solid. Lots of options including some vege ones. Opted for the fish burrito and the spicy pork. Got a side of guacamole - sadly out of chips tonite. For those wary of Covid they got a huge open air eating area Food wise. Fish was super super salty. Wouldn't get again. Spicy pork was pretty good. Red sauce is very very spicy

    Good sized burrito.
    Basil M.

    Delicious, hearty burritos. Plenty of hot sauce varieties. Friendly service and didn't wait long for food to be prepared. The fire pit outside would be great with friends gathering around. Only downside is cold weather if you're eating outside. They do have some patio heaters though. Also can be noisy if they are hosting parties. I enjoyed my fish burrito though, it was tasty. Did I mention the 14 Trimet stops in front? So convenient.

    El Gordo and $5 margarita
    Ashley B.

    First off, happy cinco de mayo! This is the coolest little spot to grab some good Mexican food! I grabbed the El Grodo and it was so so SO GOOD. The vibe is really cool here. Indoor and outdoor seating with heaters. The staff is very nice. If you're looking for a bite come get it!

    Cabbage & Kale
    Marc F.

    What have I gotta do to make you hungry? What have I gotta do to make you share? What do I do when Elton strikes me? And I wake to find burrito there What do I do with guacamole? What if I can't cook like grandmother? What do I say when there's no leftovers? And Donkey seems to be the Smartest word Verdad, verdad Culinary conversation And it's even better to whisper Verdad, verdad What fixes taco hangover? Always seems to me That Donkey seems to be the Smartest word

    Lots of goodness inside
    John K.

    It's been a while since I've had a burrito, but Smart Donkey may well shorten the time before I have another. Burritos and drinks are pretty much the only things on the menu, but when you do something well, there's no need to try anything different. At the time of my visit, there were 11 different burritos on the menu. My wife had the Uruapan (Michoacán style carnitas) and I went with El Basico (carne asada). Both were terrific. They seemed a bit on the expensive side, but a single burrito provided two very satisfying lunches. The leftovers reheated quite well. The location is a one-truck cart pod. There are a couple of picnic tables and seating at the bar inside the covered space. The bartenders take food orders and pass them along to the truck itself, that forms the back bar. Outside, there are two large high top covered tables where you can eat standing up. For those familiar with the neighborhood, the truck is in the former DIY car wash location just north of Powell.

    They have a different kind of "Agua Fresca" every day (strawberry, melon, etc) and I get it with a little tequila in it. So refreshing!

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    Very, very good! I like the red sauce (maybe arbol?) And the gordito burrito had great flavor. Maybe had 10 beers on tap, too

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    The burritos are so awesome and they have a decent tap list too. I eat here at least once a week and my favorite burrito is The Chile Rojo.

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    I have finally found my burrito place! I love the location, the food is amazing, ordering pickup is a breeze, and the people are super nice.

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    Awesome covered patio with fountain, fans, and heaters... as close to all-weather as you can get
    Awesome covered patio with fountain, fans, and heaters... as close to all-weather as you can get
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    Horchata, both of my girls finished theirs! Delicious.

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    Horchata, both of my girls finished theirs! Delicious.
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    Just open for linch for a clean pic getting ready
    Just open for linch for a clean pic getting ready
    Meat with black mole
    Meat with black mole
    Our wonderful Chefs in the Kitchen during service.

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    Our wonderful Chefs in the Kitchen during service.

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