Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Alvaro's Tacos, Thatcher's and Bar Carlo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 32 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for tacos in Portland. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Portland's Affordable Tacos Destinations
Portland’s culinary landscape is brimming with budget-friendly taco destinations that offer big flavors without the high price tag. This curated selection features a mix of traditional Mexican eateries like Casa Colima and modern American-influenced spots such as Thatcher's, ensuring there is a perfect plate for every craving. From the authentic street-style offerings at Alvaro's Tacos to the relaxed atmosphere of Bar Carlo, these local gems represent the very best of Portland's accessible taco scene.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Tacos in Portland | Top Affordable Spots
- Alvaro's Tacos · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Thatcher's · rated 5/5: American.
- Bar Carlo · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Casa Colima · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Rocio's · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Niños Birrieria · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Park City Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Cha! Cha! Cha! · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Muchas Gracias · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Muchas Gracias · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Tecos · rated 2/5: Mexican.
- Tacovore: Mexican.
- Tamale Boy: Mexican.
- Taco Pedaler: Mexican.
- Tight Tacos: Mexican.
- Brix Tavern: American.
- Carlita's: Mexican.
- Poblano Pepper: Mexican.
- Frontera Sur: Mexican.
- Nuestra Cocina: Mexican.
- Mazatlan: Mexican.
- Laughing Planet: Mexican.
- Santo Domingo Taqueria (Killingsworst con 42): Mexican.
- Taquería Los Puñales: Mexican.
- Olé Olé: Mexican.
- Laughing Planet: Mexican.
- Taco Pedaler: Mexican.
- Tight Tacos: Mexican.
- Colibri: Mexican.
- Pica Pica Grill: 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.
