Tienda Y Panaderia Santa Cruz

This place is amazing! The menudo is fantastic, and so is the barbacoa. Pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything in the place because everything we had was really top quality. It's like you walked through the front door of the tienda, and by the time you get to the restaurant portion in the back, it feels like you're actually in Mexico.

Tienda Santa Cruz (located in the back of a market ) is a North Portland classic, and their green, Avocado salsa is legendary. I've been coming here for years, and do enjoy the food. Some of my favorites include the taquitos, and seafood burrito. You order at the counter and the food is brought out to you, and the atmosphere is cafeteria like. I'm not sure it's as good as in the years past, and they do not post prices which I find quite annoying. PLEASE POST PRICES! I'm giving them four stars because of the lack of pricing and the slight drop on quality. The competition in Portland has increased over the years so this is a solid standard and a worthwhile stop if you're in the area.

I just moved to Portland from San Diego and I was looking for a Mexican market in Portland to buy items for my Día de Los Muertos altar. I got some spices and Mexican made clay mugs, chocolate Ibarra and pan dulce. They also had sugar skulls and other festive items. I was pleasantly surprised that they had a Mexican food shop in the back so I got a bean and cheese burrito with avocado. It’s definitely not up to San Diego Mexican food but it is still tasty and I like supporting my fellow gente and small business. I will be back for some champurrado and other yummy treats.

One of the, if not the best, burrito places around. Large portion, great flavor and a friendly staff. Their homemade red sauce and guacamole are worth the visit alone. Order the Supreme carne asada, you won't be disappointed. On a side note, their adjoining store is a fun stop as well. Their Tres Leches Milk Cake is pretty darn good.