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.
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Find cheap places for tacos in Portland. Top-rated tacos spots at the right price.
Portland's Cheap Tacos Destinations
Portland’s vibrant food scene offers an incredible array of affordable tacos that satisfy every craving without breaking the bank. This curated selection highlights a diverse mix of traditional Mexican eateries and classic American spots, featuring everything from the authentic street styles of Alvaro's Tacos and Niños Birrieria to the casual atmosphere of Thatcher's. Whether you are stopping by Muchas Gracias for a quick meal or exploring the unique flavors at Tacovore and Tight Tacos, these budget-friendly destinations represent the very best of the city's casual dining landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Tacos in Portland | Top Cheap 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.
