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 food scene is home to an impressive variety of affordable tacos that cater to every craving without breaking the bank. This curated selection ranges from traditional Mexican staples at spots like Alvaro's Tacos and Tacovore to unique American-influenced offerings at local favorites like Thatcher's and Park City Pub. Whether you are looking for a quick stop at Muchas Gracias or a relaxed meal at Rocio's, these budget-friendly destinations offer a delicious taste of the city’s diverse culinary 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.
