This is another hidden gem located in a food truck pod in Downtown Portland. The owner was so…read morefriendly, and we could tell that he puts great care into presenting and making his dishes. We ordered a burrito and the taco de birria. This was the largest burrito I've ever seen, and not a meal for one! It definitely uses a custom made tortilla and you can't pick this thing up without making a mess, so I opted for fork and knife for my half, and my partner picked it up and didn't put it down until it was done. It's packed full of rice, meat, refried beans, cheese and sour cream. The portions were so generous, and it was quite tasty. In my option the meat could have been more heavily seasoned to stand up against all the other milder/calming flavours. The taco de birria was also enormous, was more like a quesadilla and it was cut into quarters, and topped with onions, cilantro and sour cream. The meat was flavourful and tasted so good dipped into the consommé. Will definitely be back again the next time I'm in town. Definitely give this a try if you haven't already. Generous portions and great service, and don't forget to bring lots of napkins!

Ignore the one star. This place is awesome. Owner is super friendly - wants you to eat before you…read morepay and offers samples of his other dishes. And the food is amazing. Will come again

Located in Lil Dame or the former Beast/Ripe Cooperative space, the interior is a few two or four…read moretops but mostly communal tables - it'll be more awesome once they can use the outdoor dining area, it's pretty cozy in there now with boxes piled by the wall. This is elevated mexican food so you won't find any burritos here and many dishes are seafood, three dishes (empanditas and quesadilla, hongos/mushroom main) provide vegetarian options. The menu is two sections, appetizers to share (most easily shared 2 people per dish as they come with 2 tostaditas) and a shared larger dish section of a protein with accompaniments big enough for 2-4. Order from the wine menu by trusting your waitstaff - you can get half pours to try more from the well curated list. Dishes are flavorful and fun and you'll want to leave no drop of salsa behind.

Those who know... Know…read more We first got to know chef Lauro Romero's work at República, then at La Fondita, which filled a very special place for us as transplants from Mexico who missed the food from home and loved his elevated take on it. This new project replicates the magic but keeps the approachability that we loved so much about La Fondita, this time in an evening format. Expect a family style dinner with Mexican staples like cochinita and carne asada, elevated with exquisite salsas and handmade tortillas that have real nixtamalized heirloom corn. If you don't know what wine to order, ask--and you might get a chance to taste before you commit to the full glass. Or order a half glass and create your own wine pairing menu. You might think that a chef with a heritage like Lauro Romero might break the bank, but you would be wrong. We paid about $120 for multiple courses + desert for two. While I don't have a problem paying top dollar for good food, and Clandestino could easily be that kind of restaurant, I appreciate the philosophy of keeping elevated food relatively affordable. How else are Portlanders going to learn what the real thing tastes like? Of course, there are some small things they are still working out as a new restaurant. I would have liked to see some Mexican wines on the list, and it's unfortunate they only open Monday-Wednesday. But all in good time. Meanwhile, we will be taking advantage of the fact that it's still relatively easy to get a table and sharing this place with people we know will appreciate it for what it is.

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.

With a convenient drive-through and friendly service, the awesome food is almost an added bonus. It…read morehas a cool vibe too. Had a Super Burrito and a couple tacos. The al pastor was some of the best I have had. We will definitely be back. Oh, it's a great value too. Very reasonable prices, especially for a place in a coastal town.

Update: 12/19/24. OK, so today I gave Los Tacos Locos a…read moresecond chance. I saw ONE car in the Drive-Thru, so I gave it a shot. After waiting (behind only one car) for 5 and a 1/2 minutes, someone came out and took my order. One Egg & Bacon Breakfast Burrito. Eleven minutes later (16.5 minutes at this point) I got to the window and paid. They seemed to be working on other orders. I saw at least 2 bags get prepared. Maybe call in orders? Anyway, at 20.5 minutes I was handed my one breakfast burrito. It was pretty good! It could have used a little more bacon, but it was a solid breakfast burrito. But I still can't give them more than 2 stars. 15 minutes from order placed to order received for a single breakfast burrito is just way too long to wait. As I was leaving, there were 4 cars behind me. I can only imagine how long that last car had to wait in that Drive-Thru! My experience - waiting in the Drive-Thru at Los Tacos Locos on two separate occasions - is that each car takes between 15-20 minutes. And keep in mind, I only ordered ONE breakfast burrito!

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.

So cute in here! I love the decorations and the bar in the back is gorgeous, back lit & green…read moretiles. Everything looks so intentionally crafted and was perfect for a chica night of food + drinks. I would prioritize making a reservation here because walk-ins don't seem to be guaranteed as they get really busy and the place isn't that big. I got the birria tacos and they were good! My friend got the enchiladas and the portions were big enough which I appreciated. The Guac was delicious.

Cool concept, underwhelming offerings. Service was meh. Food was overpriced for what it brought to…read morethe table. The bar area is nice if you can swing seats there. The rest of the place has more of a "dinner party overflow" feel to it. I guess you come here for a vibe and not for any kind of impressive dining. Still, it's a nice vibe.

First time I have ever been asked to leave. We were a group of 15 people. Mixed group, families and…read moresingles, kids and adults. No, kids did not run around or be loud, they were awesome. Yes we made a reservation. No we did not all sit at the same table, we were split up. Yes we told the server at the start we were separate checks. Server responded they can only check four ways. We said fine, and told the server who would be on which check before we ordered to try and make it easier to pay. No, it did not help. There is only one single stall bathroom. As soon as we finished paying, while we were standing and waiting for people to finish with the bathroom, a server came up and said, "not to be rude, but you have to leave." I get it, it is a small restaurant. We were a large group. But, I had to ask to order. I had to ask for our check when we were clearly all finished eating and just chatting. The checks were wrong, despite us telling the server at the start who was on each check. It took at least 10 minutes to get the checks all right. We left a 20% cash tip on the table, even though we were never asked if we wanted more drinks (some of us ordered cocktails), dessert, or really checked up on. Food and cocktails were good. Chips and salsa is $5 and while good, the portions were small if you expect to share with a table of four. Parking was easy.

Quaint restaurant with small room upstairs the restaurant and a lot of outdoor seating. Very…read morefriendly staff. Every dish is well done, always fresh, heavy on the produce. Love this place and will continue to go back. Thanks for great meals.

Nice patio, efficient counter service, good food…read more Pro tip, NA pina colada is delicious!

Came across this place during a search for a place to eat!…read more Everything on the menu looked good! I ended up getting the Quaxaqueño tamale with shredded beef. We also got some nachos. I really enjoyed the food here! I would come back!