Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Alvaro's Tacos, Chez José and Cafe Cinco Siete PDX, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable mexican restaurants in Portland. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Portland's Affordable Mexican Destinations
Portland’s diverse culinary landscape shines in this collection of affordable eateries, where traditional Mexican flavors meet fresh Japanese sushi and hearty American classics. You can explore a variety of local favorites ranging from the authentic tacos at Alvaro's to the comforting deli spreads at Elephants Delicatessen and the vibrant rolls at Mio Sushi. These accessible neighborhood spots, including Casa Colima and Thatcher's, offer welcoming atmospheres and satisfying meals that capture the eclectic spirit of the city's dining scene.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Mexican Restaurants in Portland | Affordable Mexican Food
- Alvaro's Tacos · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Chez José · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Cafe Cinco Siete PDX · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Birdie Time Pub · rated 5/5: American.
- Mighty Bowl · rated 5/5: American.
- Elephants Delicatessen · rated 5/5: American.
- Thatcher's · rated 5/5: American.
- Mio Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Bar Carlo · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Casa Colima · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Dos Hermanos Bakery · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Rocio's · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Niños Birrieria · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Park City Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels · rated 4/5: American.
- Si Señor · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Dos Hermanos Bakery · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Canby Asparagus Farm Casa de Tamales · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Cha! Cha! Cha! · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Tom's Pancake House · rated 3/5: American.
- The Big Legrowlski · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Muchas Gracias · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Muchas Gracias · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Ice Queen · rated 2/5: American.
- Tecos · rated 2/5: Mexican.
- Tacovore: Mexican.
- Red E Café: American.
- Tamale Boy: Mexican.
- Taco Pedaler: Mexican.
- Tight Tacos: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
