Oh my! We stumbled across this place after getting my first ever tattoo at Golden Sparrow down the street ( but that is for another review!). They recommended it and we were so happy they did! From the smiling and charming woman who took our order to the helpful food runner to the gifted kitchen staff this place has it all. We had the pescado, chicken and carne asada tacos. Yum! To celebrate, we had the 12 oz margaritas. Best ever. We had chips and salsa too. The salsa was very flavorful but not hot, so the food runner promptly brought us two much bitter sauces to spice it up. Try this little treasure of a restaurant soon! read more

Is it authentic? Nope. Are the tablecloths white? They are not. How many sommeliers do they have? Zero. Is it delicious? 100% Is the restaurant beautiful? Yes it is. Is it a healthy, fast, friendly joint with surprisingly good and spicy house made salsas that I will be coming back to? Yes, yes it is. read more

Tacovore - Seasonal Bowl with steak (no rice, no cheese... I know I'm a monster) - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

my partner has symptomatic celiac disease and we could order anything off the menu freely and safely here! tacos were INCREDIBLE, salsa options were awesome & the vibe in there was just amazing. the atmosphere was perfect for a chill, enjoyable, and comfortable dining experience. staff was friendly and helpful! wish we lived in the area, we would be here all the time :)) read more

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Got dinner here with some coworkers. It's a chill, woody casual bar-like vibe on the inside. I got the carnivore, herbivore, and seafood tacos. They definitely fill those tacos to the brim - they were SO full. They were all pretty good but I will say the roasted yams in the herbivore were a game changer.. These tacos are definitely worth the price and there's so many different and unique types too. read more

Tacovore - Herbivore, Carnivore, Seafood - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The tacos here are so fun! You can get a classic one or some unique combos which I love. They also have vegetarian options!

Big portions, tasty tacos, fridge full of sauces, all which I highly recommend. The guac tastes fresh, would love to add more heat to it. The limeade and virgin margs were refreshing. Nice variety of tacos. We got carne asada, chicken, cauliflower, and a special pork taco. All delicious. I was stuffed after. Order at that bar, then sit. Bus your own table. Worth it. read more

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Tacovore is awesome! We were meeting up with some family and asked them to pick a nearby local spot. It sits right in the middle of a neighborhood and is charming as heck. They have a really lovely outdoor patio, which we opted for since the weather was nice. A lot of great taco options, keep in mind they are decent-sized, too! I only had one with some chips and salsa and was completely satisfied. Also, make sure to get one of their margaritas!! They're seriously amazing. This is a solid taco spot to check out in Portland! read more

My new favorite taco spot! How had it taken me so long to eat here?! Thoughtfully sourced ingredients, lots of customization options, amazing flavor combinations, reasonable portions. I have dairy allergies and love that Tacovore has dairy free options that are so tasty. I only wish they would open up a SE location so I could visit more often! read more

Close to the house we tried it for the first time today, take out of course. Taco salad was excellent. I got carne asada. Meat was tender, lime vinaigrette was so good, and the veggies were fresh and crisp! The jicama was perfect in it!!! We also tried asada taco, yummm, shrimp and pescado were good, as well as the cauliflower! The sauces and dips were perfect for each! Chips and salsa were great with a side of guacamole. Side of rice...omg. Loved the rice. Overall flavors weren't tooooo complex but good. Everything was fresh and light! Price was a little high but it was good so I can justify it. Would love to go sit and eat as they looked like they had a nice beer and marg section! Place looks cool. Lots of parking. Will return! read more

Tacovore - Cauli and shrimp taco. Yum! - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Everything on the menu is gluten free! Option for a dairy free crema as well. If you are grain free, you can opt for butter lettuce over corn (non-GMO) tortillas. I ordered the grilled chicken and carnitas. The carnitas were so flavorful--if I could do it over again, I would get two carnitas. Grilled chicken was tender but lacked flavor. My husband got the carne asada and carnivore and loved it. Salsa and guacamole were very fresh. read more

Tacovore - Carnitas and grilled chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great tacos and they are large. Will definitely be back - wonderful flavors!!! Grilled Chicken Fish Taco read more

Tacovore - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Let's tacobout Tacovore... not many words other than yum, delicious and can I have more really do it justice... Right off of Freemont, there are plenty of options to choose from, but, if this isn't on the top of your list then you are missing out. They are well known for their Tacos and it shows. There are many great flavor options to choose from vegetarian friendly too. So rich with flavor, you can't really get enough. Their salsas are so good and have various heat levels. Drinks are on a whole different level. A taco place wouldn't be good without an amazing margarita. New daily flavors, you can't go wrong with any of the options though. They were respectful and compliant with covid protocol. My only complaint is that it seems a bit on the pricier end, but, still awesome!! Get your taco on!! read more

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I do love a good taco. Alas, this is not my place to go for a good taco. The place is super cute, it has a hipster (yes, I'm sick of this word too) vibe. You order at the counter and they have all types of tacos and beverages. Beers and margaritas abound. The service is brisk not too friendly but that's not surprising. We got our food fast. You're gonna have to use their salsa/hot sauce bar because the tacos lack flavor and in bottom line, dry. I ordered the carne asada. In my hometown, they have $1.50/2 per taco with succculent steak, onions, cheese and cilantro. These are not them. The steak is dry and it's gonna cost you $4/5? I order also a small margarita and a salty taco al pastor. We had a family of four and the price was over $60 with two of us having only two tacos. Btw, these are small street taco size so two will not be enough. The price is pretty steep which is fine if the value is there but I think it isn't. I would come here for drinks but elsewhere for a real taco. That's too bad because it's so close to my house. read more

Tacovore - My kids fish tacos, she said it lacked flavor - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Comfortable spot in Fremont neighborhood. Delicious Tacos! what more can I say! I love tacos read more

Tacovore - Carnivore taco - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great neighborhood spot, tucked on the corner of Fremont on my bike route. Very appealing exterior, creative artwork and paint, lots of tables outside. Inside is cool, spacious, with a nice bar and ample seating. Everything in the menu sounds great. The execution made me say, is that it? I found the fish taco breading to be too heavy. The smoked tofu actually had a hint of smoke so props for that! Its hard to get flavor in tofu. But I ordered twice to hold the pickled onions and twice I got pickled onions. The pickled carrots on that were great, but that's a very strong flavor and it dominated the weak smoke on the tofu bites. My friend who was with me said no to the dirty parsley (cilantro), and his came with the dirty parsley. That's not good. The cauliflower was soft and very bland. Overall it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I dunno. If I lived within walking distance I'd definitely stop in for a cadillac margarita and some chips and guacamole. Maybe try the other menu items. But I have to actually fetch these, there is no delivery and its miles away. I know, boo hoo. But we weigh these considerations when we choose where to eat out. Don't we? Without a convenience incentive, I'm just going to have to pass and say thanks, nice to meet you. Oh, one last thing. I thought the price was more than fair, and service was good. read more

Tacovore - Dos pescado - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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So this place is a counter service, walk up and order place - not seated dining. They are also super weird about vax cards at the register, like you need to show it before you order, but you don't need to show it if you don't order. So basically if you went in a group and all sat down, only the person ordering would be hassled by the cashier for an ID and card. Seriously? Like anyone would be carrying around a friend's card, so awkward. Ambiance is super casual, cute decor but very counter service type. You also have to buss your own table, so you don't know that when you pay and tip. I'm really not sure what you are tipping for since I did all the work. Also, they have a payment processor that allows you to enter your email for a receipt, but then FYI you'll be spammed by this place. I thought with the laws you had to opt into being on their email spam list, and requesting a receipt didn't consent you to their spam. In any case, they don't care. I rec you just get the receipt printed even though it's not green. OK so that's the experience - now the food. As someone who is used to good tacos, this place is kind of blah as in, not a ton of flavor. The options sound freaking awesome, but the execution wasn't really there. I didn't really even like the chips/guac - like maybe they needed to add some spices or just more oomph to it. I had a few different types of tacos, and the tinga just lacked flavor overall too. It was 3:5 for me, but if I just rated the experience and not the food I'd say 1:5. read more

We had a great experience at Tacovore. We ordered green pozole on special that day with 3 tacos: carnitas, pescado, and ol e and an aguafresca and a michelada to drink. Either it didn't say or we missed that the pozole was vegetarian because there was no meat in it, but it had such a fantastic texture and flavor that we two carnivores had no problem polishing it off. All of the tacos were delicious. My favorite was the carnitas. The agua fresca was a strawberry pineapple hibiscus and was flavorful and not too sweet nor thick. They have indoor seating w/proof of vax, and they have a covered outdoor patio. read more

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It is businesses like this that make me miss Portland...... Tacovore is an incredible taco joint in the NE part of the city. They have a very Portland atmosphere and a great menu selection to choose from. I went with the Cauliflower Taco and the Shrimp Taco - enjoying each and every bite. I wish I had not had to fly out that night, I would have stayed and devoured another dozen tacos. read more

Tacovore - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

White people tacos that were way too salty. I had the cauliflower (the best), carnitas and chicken. I was hungry and needed a quick bite. It did the job but there are far better options out there. read more

Okay, so I took this off my "must try" list because I have a hard time paying $5 for a street taco ... having said that my better half wanted to check it out for dinner on a Friday night. We walked over and there was a short line but most of the tables were filled. The ambiance was nice - a little loud but that was a result of people enjoying their meal and company. We placed a to go order as we did not want to wait for a table and we live close by. It seemed like I asked the waitress to let me cook my own meal because she didn't know what to do with our number when we said "let me know how long it will be and I'll walk up to the bar to grab it". She said they didn't "do that" so I had to take a number and the server would "find me". We ended up taking the last open table so we could sit and wait for our to go order to be delivered ... seemed silly. As for the food ... it was good. I still think $4-5 for a single taco is too much but they keep the seats filled so others are willing to pony up the funds. They use fresh ingredients that blend well together. Of all the tacos I tried, shrimp was my favorite - it has a spicy kick to it! I'd visit again ... when the parentals are in town and they are paying! read more

Tacovore - Tacos - carne asada, carnitas, and shrimp - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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So good. I went with some of my co workers for lunch. We loved the tacos and flavors. The margaritas were tasty, and the service was great. I will be back!!! read more

Another place in my hood that I just had to try. First of all, this place is always packed. Maybe because it's shiny and new? But also, who doesn't love tacos? I came at lunch around 12:30 on a Friday and there were plenty of people and a short line. Considering this place is in somewhat of a residential neighborhood that's impressive. The atmosphere is open, clean and bright. There were lost of people at the tables chatting over their lunch. Now the most important part....THE FOOD. I wasn't sure what to order and I still trying to figure it out when suddenly it was my turn! EEK! In a panic I went with 2 of the specials with a side of the seasonal veggies of Kale, Leeks and Mushrooms. The Carnivore which is a Lamb taco and the Seafood taco, which is a fried calamari. I really liked the lamb taco, but I also love lamb. I thought it went really well with the pickled onions, bits of potatoes, and cabbage and yogurt sauce. It better be for $5 a taco! However, I was not as impressed with the Calamari. It seemed rather light (to me) on Calamari and I probably wasn't a particularly fan of the arugula, but it wasn't bad either. Just probably would have preferred 2 lamb tacos. The side of veggies were sauteed and very tasty and a great value for $3! It seems like a cool place to come with friends and hang out since they also have a bar there. Nice addition to the neighborhood for sure. read more

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The good: very easy and covid safe online ordering system. Food was ready quickly, service friendly. Not-so-good: The food does not taste very good and isn't very good quality. Fast food style food for restaurant price. read more

Cute place! I love all the plants they have everywhere. The tacos were good. Tofu was a little on the bland side, but it's so hard to get right. Not a whole lot of flavor, but still worth a try! read more

Tacovore - Smoked tofu tacos - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tacos and margaritas were delicious! This place is definitely on the more expensive side. You order at the bar before having a seat and it can fill up quickly. Tacos came out in a reasonable amount of time. They have outdoor seating which os nice for when the weather gets better. There is side street parking. read more

It wasn't for me. The Tortillas were tough and chewy, the carne asada wasn't seasoned enough and also smoked for some reason. The carnitas were dry and served with chunks of raw orange. I think they know there clientele, which seems to be older white people. read more

Came for a spur of the moment lunch because my daughter works nearby and my mom was visiting, and I'll never say no to tacos! I ordered the chicken taquito plate to share with my toddler, and was disappointed from the start. This is VERY white washed mexican food. Oh well, we dig in. I split a taquito in half for my kidlet, and I start eating another one whole. A few bits in, I feel something hard and sharp in my mouth, I instantly think it must be a small chicken bone, but I pull it out and it's a toothpick, a whole freaking toothpick! My mom starts freaking out about how I could have been really hurt, and all I can think about is I'm glad my kidlet got the other one (but best believe I chopped his up tiny to make sure there was nothing sharp). My mom goes inside to let the staff know, the waitress comes outside and kinda laughs about and says "oh yea, we use toothpicks to hold together the taquitos, they must have forgot to take one out" I mention that my kid could have eaten it, she just continued to chuckle and said "well, we can make you a new one" that's gonna be a hard pass my friend. No apologies, nothing. We had already paid, so we just got up and left. read more

The manager is quick to respond to web feedback and does the right thing. Great people there as is the food.

I enjoyed meeting friends here--we ordered and paid at the counter and easily found a comfortable place to sit. Our food came quickly and tasted good--everything was fresh, well seasoned and as hot as small tacos get. Service was efficient and friendly, and the casual atmosphere was perfect for our meeting. I'll be back when I'm in the neighborhood but won't make a special trip for it. read more

If this is the corvallis location (yelp just asked me to review, didn't make it clear if Portland or corvallis) It's an interesting take on tacos, it's creative and good quality without being precious or pretentious about itself. Casual atmosphere conducive to a couple drinks with a group of friends. If it's the portland location, nothing special, staff have a bit of attitude and although it's a somewhat unique neighborhood, that doesn't make it interesting enough to bother with overall. read more

One of our favorite allergy friendly Portland restaurants. Tons of outdoor heated seating and lots of options for ordering. The fish tacos we had were bursting with flavor, perfectly breaded fish and fresh toppings. Friends had other taco items and loved them so much they went back twice. So yes two thumbs up for an excellent taco restaurant in a neat neighborhood to explore too. read more

Tacovore - Amazing fish tacos! - Tacos Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I just finished the best take out meal eaten in a very long time. A herbivore taco and a pescado taco plus chips, guacamole and pineapple salsa. Being a 5 minute walk from my house makes this a real problem- for ME as I tend to eat food I like again and again. Pickup was easy and ready when promised. A great place! read more

I hate that I love the cauliflower tacos enough to endure the uncomfortable class imbalance folding before my eyes as you can see the kitchen staff are absolutely busting their butts while the front of house stand around giggling, gossiping and leaning against things. Every single time I pick up my order they butcher my name as they repeat it back, even when I use my very simple last name and it feels deliberate. It's awkward picking up food here I feel like I am crashing a party at some rich kid's house in middle school, and everyone's sizing me up because I don't have on my guess jeans, a feeling I never have, and never did even in middle school. I wish the whole place was manned by the people in back and I don't understand why they hire models to stand there at the bar to look pretty while adding no value to the experience. I feel guilty every time I crave the tacos because I know I'm participating in the most unethical version of Mexican food possible. read more

went here randomly yesterday and got food poisoning! the tacos were so overpriced i debated on leaving before even ordering (wish i had). I had the shrimp taco $6 and carne asada $5.50. Both tacos did not have quality ingredients and they were just bad. I couldnt even finish them. read more

Very fun twist to Mexican good. Definitely not traditional, but rather fusion style. Great unique flavor combos that I haven't seen in other taco spots. This spot has become one of my favorites. read more

Such great food! And the margaritas were phenomenal. Loved the outside seating. Line was a bit long but totally worth it.

Tacovore or Taco-Bore? Ya, I know, that was mean, and I'm just kidding..Let's talk about the positives first ok? Pros - Location, in the best neighborhood in all of Portland and well deserving of a good restaurant with plenty of parking and easy access this place meets the mark. Nice people, yes nice people work here and they really want their customers to enjoy themselves. Carnitas Taco, this is their best taco, IMO. It's savory, smoky and flavorful. Cons- Lack of spice/seasoning especially on the front end, before cooking. The cut on the carne asada is large and not enough char and spice. The fish taco was bland, especially with the white sauce, that sauce NEEDS to have garlic in it..Big fail here. Chicken was also just a chicken taco, however, it did have avocado in it..yeah ! Margaritas - a bit over sweetened for my taste. Service - it's another, bus your own table place, I personally don't like this Portland trend, if the prices reflected that decision, I wouldn't have such a problem with it, but it doesn't. Also, the ventilation system is poor...you will leave here smelling like tortillas.. All & All, great location and a decent carnitas taco might bring me back. **Extra Bonus Play - Here's the thing, If your business name has the word TACO in it... You need to BRING it. read more

This is a neighborhood treasure! Great food and service. The guacamole is especially well made.

Not your Mexican street taco. Very Americanized tacos and ambiance...fresh and quality meats, but not 5 star memorable. Outdoor seating in back with heaters during the winter was a nice discovery. If you like an Americanized tacos experience this a good spot. We prefer various food trucks for street tacos, or Si Señor for a more mexican restaurant experience. read more

Highly overrated. Ordered taco. Received one--not the customary three--small (I mean tiny) taco with such a hard shell it was difficult biting through it. Very overrated. I think it's only popular because of residential location with walk-ins from the Alameda neighborhood. Next time, will stay home and make my own. read more