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Matt's Bbq
93/100 (1654 ratings)
Quick Bites
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Queso
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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Cheap Eats
"Lives up the hype. Top 5 bbq meal I've ever had. The jalapeno cheddar link packed so much smoke flavor into it - incredible. Brisket was wonderful..."
Kevin Smith
"I did not try the bbq myself since I am vegetarian but I did try the Mac n cheese and it was very good. The potato salad looked really good too. I..."
Abbie Lu
"If you're in Portland and you like BBQ then a stop (or two..or even three...we won't judge) at Matt's has to be on your agenda. Arrive early as they..."
Daryl
"We went back to Portland in the evening from Trillium Lake for Matt’s BBQ and had their Chopped Brisket, Pull Pork, Ribs, Coleslaw and Pinto Beans..."
Hsin Yi Wei
"If you get to Portland and you don't hang out in a food pod then you can't really say you've experienced the Portland food scene. We had the North..."
Govind Davis
"I think Matt’s takes the crown for best BBQ in Portland, best I’ve had yet! Brisket is like butter, so soft and seasoned simple but to..."
charlie hascall
"Something for everyone, we had one person in our party that does not eat pork so the Turkey sandwich hit the mark and was the best BBQ turkey..."
James Conner
"I've never had a sandwich so perfect it made me cry before this. Everything about this was top tier (no pun intended). All started great when my..."
Vanessa Davis
"Amazing BBQ joint! The queso was rich and delicious, and the pork belly burnt ends were perfect. I'm definitely coming back for..."
Kevin Burrell
"Great bbq with a choice of sauces. Got the bbq ends which were very tasty. Edit - went a second time and got the ribs and brisket. The bbq ends were..."
Vincent Mok
"Just had an amazing experience at Matt's BBQ in Portland! The service here was outstanding. The staff was not only accommodating but also incredible..."
Michael Ramos
"Really good BBQ. Everything tasted great. Lots of flavor. The ribs and brisket were very juicy, and tasted great. Great service, very friendly. You..."
Mike Trujillo
"Top teir BBQ. Somedays, I'd say best in Portland. I'm not even gonna say what my favorite is because it already sells out too often. Yes, im gonna..."
Harlan Whitman
"Matt’s BBQ food is delicious! We really enjoyed getting food here and the pod is located in an awesome spot! Only thing is I ordered the food and..."
Ryan Ghan
"Matt’s BBQ on N Mississippi Ave is the best barbecue I’ve had in Oregon, and in the ranking of the top 3 best barbecue pork ribs I’ve ever had...."
Meagan McCall
"A friend told us about this place! Oh my goodness… I’m so happy we checked it out. Absolutely delicious food, everything we ordered was so..."
Molly Mama
"My first impression is that the food gets reheated in the microwave. I ordered the ribs and they were hard on the edges. But the rest were nice and..."
Jose Cruz
Nuestra Cocina
84/100 (1206 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Tortillas
Octopus
Shrimp
Ceviche
Beef
Queso
Cakes
Salad
Chili
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Prawns
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great upscale Mexican restaurant. The service here was outstanding. Everyone here was attentive and very easy to talk to. The drinks and food were..."
Mary Matzen
"Definitely a place to get high quality food! Fresh veggies! You can sit and watch the kitchen from the bar. Good energy, looked like good boss in the..."
Melissa Carswell
"Love this unassuming restaurant that delivers world class food and service. I had the scallops that were done to perfection and enchiladas with mole..."
Joyce Schofield
"I had dinner at Nuestra Cocina, a tasty Mexican restaurant. The guacamole was amazing. It was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, and it..."
L. G.
"Great Mexican restaurant, delicious and different. Friendly staff. While we were waiting we drank a couple of drinks. We wait about 25 minutes to..."
Mariana Mora Useche
"Last night was my first time experiencing Nuestra Cocina. Immediately entering the restaurant, we were greeted and felt welcomed by the amazing..."
Ten Schippnick
"Very well may be the best Mexican Restaurant in Portland. We’ve been coming here since they opened on Division and even though we no longer live in..."
Evan M
"Amazing locally owned restaurant with incredible, authentic food. You can taste the passion, the love. Highly recommend this spot. You will not be..."
Teri Ann Schlesser
"Innovative & fabulous gourmet Mexican restaurant. This was our first visit & we'll be back!! Everything we tried (2 appetizers, 2 entries & 2..."
Karey Holland
"This is truly one of my favorite restaurants in portland. The chef, culinary team and staff truly open there doors with heart and hospitality. I..."
Tara Thomas
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
83/100 (927 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Fajitas
Nachos
Queso
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My absolute favorite restaurant. Best Mexican food in the state, best Margaritas in the area, and conveniently placed locations in most cities...."
Tennessee Doddley
"Ordered takeout and it was good all around. The margarita app worked nicely, the folks at the front end for pickup were friendly and accommodating..."
Dennis Therriault
"I was so happy to discover this great establishment is still going strong! No wait for a table of 4 on a Saturday night, food was just as great as I..."
Angel MCM
"Solo traveler here. I came on Cinco de Mayo and the seating was self seating. I thought it was odd but a waitress came around eventually. I bought..."
Megan
"Awesome taco's, spicy coconut chicken was really good also. Best of all the waitress was super..."
Maureen McAdams
"Love this place - never a wait, great servers, delicious..."
Jennifer Faragalli
"The corn on the cob was interesting. The Buffalo shrimp was awesome. The food here is definitely worth a meal. Opened at 3pm. Didn't serve all the..."
Michael Croco
Taco Escobarr
82/100 (928 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Shrimp
Chicken Wings
Beef
Queso
Fish
Pork
Salad
Chili
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Food was outstanding. Bartender/server was great. Atmosphere was good. I also enjoyed the old school reggaeton being played in the back while they..."
Stephanie Perez
"The ambiance is very cool liked it. Major complaint is no backs on the seats. I have no idea why bars do this. We would have stayed longer and..."
Jenn S
"This place should be on your list if or not you are from portland. Visited this cute place on our weekend trip. Was packed even at 4pm. We got the..."
Devdav Newar
"Delicious food extremely fast service and a super chill vibe. I can recommend the chicken burrito bowl but there's plenty of other options. The guac..."
zivin bane
"The decor is lively and very enjoyable, creating the right atmosphere for this place, even if a bit too loud at times. The food was good, maybe a bit..."
Pablo Remedi
"Okay probably the best tacos in town. The crisp tacos were hands down the best thing I ate, I had to go back again on my last day in town. The carne..."
Eddie I.
"Delicious, authentic, and affordable Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Portland. Hip atmosphere that is small but welcoming. We spent way..."
Joseph Mitchell
"The food was exquisite, service was fast and concise, and the bustling friendly ambiance made it a pleasant evening. Sadly there are no complementary..."
Matthew Pollack
Xico
82/100 (713 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Queso
Fish
Pork
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Tortillas
Ceviche
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Xico continues to be an upscale event destination for us. Between the beautiful setting (indoors or out) and the quality of the food, we have never..."
John Kutasz
"I can not say enough about how happy we are that we had our special family/wedding party at Xico on June 19th 2021. Liz and the staff listened to our..."
Mary Jernstrom
"The restaurant features a variety of Mexican-inspired flavors from different regions of the country. We enjoyed some delicately flavored appetizers,..."
Alvin Chen
"Well prepared tamales and fried cauliflower. Their sides of salsa and dips are a must try. Service was a bit slow but not unreasonable. Parking can..."
Varma Penumetcha
"Upscale Mexican menu (not your typical Tex/Mex). We started sharing a beet mole, light, slightly spicy and tasty. One of us had the Carne asada and..."
Lisa Moore
"I have not been back for several years after being disappointed. Now I like the remodel, quieter, great food and prices I ate off happy hour menus..."
Carolyn Martin
"I didn’t take photos of the food, probably because I was too busy eating it! Taste sensations at every turn... we shared several plates for our..."
Cristina Schnider
"Tasty fresh food. Very nice ceviche. Service is slow and disorganized. Very less light. Many were using their cell phone flashlight to read the..."
Kamalika Roy
"I ordered the veggie bowl to go. It tasted fine but it was different than what I expected based on what was listed on the to-go menu (my bowl had..."
Natalie Puls (nartats)
"Wow, so good! Really loved the ceviche and fish tacos, the vegan tamales were very good, but not on the same level. We liked the black bean tamale..."
Maka Dangdang
"Xico was a transcendent Mexican-influenced dining experience. Everything was wonderful. It is so nice to find a Mexican restaurant that is not just..."
BJ Safdie
"Came here with a large group and had a great time. Amazing food, solid cocktails. We were here with a group of 15 and everyone found something they..."
Leo Pichette
"Good food but not as nice as I was expecting and it seemed like half the staff was walking around aimlessly (maybe training?) and the other half was..."
John Karl
"From an ambience, service and experiential standpoint, Xico is very nice. You won't go wrong. Interesting and varied cocktail options, unique salsas..."
Jason L
"Went here for Portland Dining Month. The food and drinks were excellent. The staff were ready with easy gluten free, dairy free, and vegan..."
S L
"The meal head flavors that pleased. Everything about the food was great. Difficulty with the access playing that made it difficult to get the..."
Jim Jeans
The Matador
81/100 (2298 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Nachos
Queso
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Haven’t been to a Mexican restaurant I liked in a while. The flavors are on point and you can tell the effort put into cooking the food. Great..."
Alexsis Cummings
"Think I found my new fave happy hour place. It was so well decorated, my service is good, and who does happy hour seven days a week? It’s to be..."
Shannon Crowner-Jones
"Visited in Aug 2023 We were a group of 6 ppl. Ordered quite a few dishes. The serving sizes are large and very filling. My favourite dish were the..."
Avijeet Sen
"First time visiting and all around it was great! No wait time, restaurant was clean, waitress was very friendly and attentive. The grande nachos were..."
Jade Marie
"Andrew was a fantastic server and bartender! The food was just as good as it was the first time we visited last July during a house hunting trip...."
Joey Stephenson
"Went back because The GM reached out and was very concerned about our point of view on our dinner experience which I rated much lower. Restaurants..."
Johnny Chavez
"I've been here a couple of times, most recently I ate here in the middle of the day with friends this weekend, and it wasn't too busy due to the time..."
Angelyka C
"Place is peaceful, great attention and good plates presentation. Definitely a will..."
Winkelin Suarez
"great Mexican food. great vibes and a very good service. love the food here. would definitely come again. pricing is also not bad and they have small..."
Ankush Aggarwal
"The food was flavored good, place was busy, and the location has a good amount of space even with the crowds coming one from time to time! There’s..."
Paco T
"Excellent food! Brussels were absolutely fantastic 👏 and the service was lovely. Really enjoyed the open air concept with the big windows open...."
Tiffany Martinez
"Really enjoyed this place! The food was good. Wish the portion was a little bit larger, but still walked away full. If tequila is your poison,..."
Scott Nakagawa
"I recently had a fantastic takeout experience at this restaurant! Their selection of vegetarian options was impressive, and the fact that they stay..."
Destiny Soliz
"I used to live 2 blocks from Matador on Burnside and it's still my go to place when my friend and I can't think of where to go. It is a Pacific NW..."
Kurt Abe
"Food is delicious and consistent no matter which location you go to. They have some great homemade salsas, and we love the rotating seasonal menu...."
Alexandria Frostic
"Ribeye fajitas for lunch. IN-sane. Fantastic quality food. The service wasn’t as attentive as I prefer (I tend to go thru a lot of tea on big..."
James Stout
Teote House Cafe
81/100 (2783 ratings)
Restaurants
Central American
Latin
Venezuelan
Central American
Venezuelan
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Latin
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Pork
Beef
Salad
Chicken Wings
Queso
Sit down
Venezuelan
Latin
Central American
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice local joint with a delicious full menu of gluten-free options (GF kitchen). Queso is on point, added to nachos, even better. Brisket arepa was..."
Chris Cox
"I loved this place, the pork belly & palatines were absolutely amazing! The chicken was also really good, but the pork was my favorite! 10/10 would..."
James Patton
"Great food, great service. The guy working was really friendly and inviting. The portion was generous and the flavors excellent. I’ve been..."
Internet Guy
"I really enjoy the food at this restaurant, and love not having to worry about getting a gluten free meal. However, the last 6 times (no..."
J T
"This place is hard to miss with it's shout out to you blue exterior. I arrived at 5pm on a Monday and drove around a couple of times before finding a..."
Lynn Mendoza-khan
"Every time I come here, it was a superb experience. First of all, their food is just amazing! And their space is very well designed, it creates very..."
Grace Song
"Excellent casual dining joint in inner SE. Venezuelan cuisine. Very solid approach. The bowls are totally scrumptious and filling. My recommendation..."
Clark
"Nice joint for a quick and tasty lunch. The (interior, and exterior) decor is overwhelmingly colorful for my preference, but, it stands out from a..."
Marcellin Kopandru
"This place is amazing, with fantastic food and even better atmosphere. We came around 7 and the place looked empty only because I didn't realize..."
Megan Bickel
"The upstairs is closed so seating is limited but this place is delicious pollo arepas are my favorite. The drinks are strong and..."
Tessa Zen
"Cozy Venezuelan fast food restaurant. Good quality healthy food. Especially for the price. I will definitely be back..."
Sara
"The food was excellent and very delicious! I don't normally eat gluten free food, but it didn't taste any different from food with gluten. The..."
Tyson Takeuchi
"Awesome space with tons of flavorful options. After placing our order we made our way up to the patio over looking the street. Afterwards, we..."
Tyler Whitmore
"Great food they did ask for vaccine card so make sure you bring it. Would definitely eat here..."
Robert Barker
"Music is a bit loud, but the delicious food and drinks make up for it. Try the Pina lemon margarita with..."
Angela DeHaven
"Went when upstairs and patio were closed so can't speak to those but little indoor source was cozy. Granted we were the only ones in there but food..."
Erik Bailey
"This is a place that my carnivorous best friend and I both enjoy. A great place for cocktails both alcoholic and non. I do recommend bringing an..."
Alita Leavitt
"Absolutely delicious food and a chill atmosphere. For someone with severe food restrictions, an all gluten free menu that also tastes amazing is a..."
Sydney Owen
Pep's Restaurant & Bar
78/100 (1443 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fajitas
Queso
Pesto
Burger
Shrimp
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Bar
Mexican
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Presentation of each plate was great and it taste just as good as it looks. Service was slow but still helpful and polite. It was a good choice for..."
Maria Medina
"I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a small girl. It is my mom’s favorite restaurant and I had the pleasure of going again this past..."
Ashley
"Ordered the Fajitas it was decent the veggies in the bottom of the meat was mediocre the Fajita itself was okay. BUT the Fajita with the Pico De..."
The Swan
"Pep's Mexican Steakhouse in Portland, TX, is a hidden treasure enjoyed by both locals and visitors. Nestled conveniently near the highway, it's easy..."
Edward Espino (txboyinnyc)
"Texas Pasta and Philly Cheese Steak were amazing. Manager, bartender and patrons, just phenomenal staff and atmosphere. Will absolutely make this a..."
Tom Barton
"Just left Pep’s Mexican Steakhouse and had to leave a review. The service was great, we got seated quickly. Our server Joey was very knowledgeable..."
Nathaniel Aguilar
"Edit: Reagan is amazing! If you get to have her as your server, you're in for a treat! I always enjoy my meals at Pep's! Whether we want a date..."
A. Renee Halloway
"Where to start? For drinks, we chose The Boozy Goblin, a special for the Halloween season, I presume. It was mildly sweet and rather refreshing,..."
Deanna Frazee
"The place has a nice ambiance. Service is quick but prices are not the same with the menu. If the menu is outdated it shouldn't be used and must be..."
Jonathan Alayon Morales
"I really enjoyed eating here. I'm from out of town and working in Ingleside. Peps was recommended to me by one of the local guys. It is a pretty..."
wade thibodeaux
"I ate here with a large group of coworkers which kept growing. The staff kindly relocated us to a larger table once we outgrew the original setting...."
Brian LeBlanc
"Overall great experience. Staff was friendly food was fast and hot. Above average in quality of food. The cilantro sauce that comes with the chips..."
Film Maker
"Best steak I've eaten in several years. Had Parmesan crusted Ribeye. Sweet potato fries, salad. All of it was amazing. The steak, perfectly cooked,..."
Amber COOK
"Very good plate of shrimps veg and Rice I'm. Full good service nice..."
Miriam Zaga
"Food is great. Service was awesome. My only problem is that they removed the stuffed avocados which is the only reason why we go. Hopefully they..."
Carlo Avendano
"It was Gooood. Omg when we get a change for Dinning. You my place. My Pina Colana was great The bartender was Great Your the..."
Marine Almanza Flores
"The Red Snapper was so good. Fish was cooked perfect. It comes in a cool bowl that has the fish on top and underneath the fish in a special sauce,..."
CJ Allen
The Matador
75/100 (2948 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Bar
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fajitas
Nachos
Queso
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Had the Matador Bowl and a quesadilla; both were great. Atmosphere was loud but that was expected and fine. The service was great, attentive but not..."
Savanah Evans
"They serve complimentary chips and salsa, which are so good. Delicious happy hour food and super tastycocktails, especially margaritas.Ambience is..."
Saurabh Das
"I wish I could give these folks 10 stars. The food was outstanding. Atmosphere and service was off the charts as well. Get the guacamole for your..."
Scott Lebengood
"This was my first eating here. Loved the atmosphere, food delicious all the way around. Happy hour food delicious and reasonable. Challenging to..."
Lisa Parks
"Fantastic Mexican food! Great service! Awesome, intimate atmosphere! I highly recommend this establishment, but feel bad knowing that parking will..."
Skip Hayden
"Their Birria is so good! The meat was so tender and juicy. The nachos were next level..."
Ashlee Clark
"Very lovely and beautiful place for quality Mexican food! My friends and I come here occasionally for a margarita and their chips/guac! The last time..."
Kailey Grass
"This is one of my favorite spots to go to for a good meal, chips and salsa, and a refreshing drink. My partner and I come here often and are never..."
Jason F
"Either I'm getting kinder as I get older or the restaurants in the Portland area have really stepped up their game. The evening I spent at Matador..."
Dan Brown
"Yum! Delicious food. They have a great happy hour and I was impressed by the appetizers. Would definitely recommend the nachos. Three tacos filled me..."
Emily Andrew
"Nice Mexican restaurant a little way out from the craziness of downtown Portland. I had the ribeye fajitas which was a nice upgrade from the..."
Chris Ryan
"One of best happy hours around. My only complaint, if that's what we'll call it, is that some the drinks are lacking. You never know when you'll get..."
Mr M
"Delicious, friendly service, happy tummies. Our server helped us relocate tables and the lime on the Dos Equiss Ambar - wonderful. Photos below -..."
Justin Case
"Great experience here. I don't usually just throw a bunch of five-star reviews out here but, I don't have any thing to complain about at the Matador...."
Timothy Freeburn
"All in all a very good experience! Service was super friendly, food was really tasty and so were the Margaritas! Our go-to place for Mexican food!..."
D. Knapp
"We enjoyed our meal here. Its lively and there was a lot going on. the food was tasty and the portions far too big. There was a mix up with our..."
Nicholas Rhatigan
"I absolutely love this Matador location. It always feels so alive. I love sitting by the windows to look out at people passing by on NW 23rd,..."
Ruben Alaniz
"Met a friend visiting from Tacoma who had been here previously. All the dishes were very good and while generous portions they were not too much..."
Karl Sonnenberg
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