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-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for tacos in Portland. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional tacos.
Portland's Premier Tacos Destinations
Portland’s culinary landscape is home to an impressive variety of taco destinations that blend traditional Mexican flavors with unique American influences. This curated collection guides you through the city's most flavorful offerings, from the authentic birria at Niños Birrieria and the fresh ingredients of Tacovore to the relaxed neighborhood vibes of Park City Pub and Thatcher's. Whether you are seeking a quick bite at Muchas Gracias or a sit-down feast at Casa Colima, these local favorites represent the very best of the Rose City’s diverse taco scene.
30 restaurants in Best Tacos in Portland | Top 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.
