Carlita's – Mexican
Carlita’s pulses with a spirited energy, where the smoky depth of artisanal mezcal flights meets the vibrant, citrus-kissed brightness of fresh ceviche and charred elote. The air carries the rich aroma of slow-simmered chicken mole and sizzling signature skillets, inviting guests to linger over tender pork belly tacos and creative agave-based cocktails in a space that feels both modern and deeply soulful.
1101, Northwest Northrup Street, Portland, OR, 97209 +19713526991 http://www.carlitaspdx.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Carlita's
Dairy-Free at Carlita's
Carlita's in Portland has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carlita's Skillet and Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Carlita's
Carlita's in Portland has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carlita's Skillet and Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Carlita's
Carlita's in Portland has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elote, Carlita's Skillet and Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Carlita's
Carlita's in Portland has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Siete Misterious Old Fashioned and Union Eggnogotini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Carlita's
Carlita's in Portland has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Siete Misterious Old Fashioned and Union Eggnogotini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Carlita's
Carlita's in Portland has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carlita's Skillet, Siete Misterious Old Fashioned and Montolobos Hotel Del. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Carlita's
Carlita's in Portland has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elote, Carlita's Skillet and Siete Misterious Old Fashioned. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Carlita's
Carlita's in Portland has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Siete Misterious Old Fashioned and Union Eggnogotini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Carlita's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Carlita's Skillet | 53.5 g | 48.3 g |
| Elote | 43.6 g | 30.5 g |
| Pork Belly Tacos | 0 g | 11.4 g |
| Chicken Mole Nachos | 2.2 g | 10.9 g |
| Union Eggnogotini | 4.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Siete Misterious Old Fashioned | 1.8 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Elote - $12: Mexican street corn Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $16: Fresh seafood marinated in citrus Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carlita's Skillet - $15: Signature appetizer skillet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole Nachos - $14.5: Nachos topped with chicken mole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Pork Belly Tacos - $14: Soft shell tacos with pork belly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Tacos - $15: Soft shell tacos with short ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mezcal Vago Flight - $25: Tasting flight of Mezcal Vago Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Siete Misterious Old Fashioned - $12.5: Mezcal cocktail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Vago Apple Pie Toddy - $12.5: Seasonal mezcal toddy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Montolobos Hotel Del - $12.5: Mezcal cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Banhez Romero Toddy - $12.5: Mezcal toddy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Union Eggnogotini - $12.5: Seasonal mezcal cocktail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlita's
- Is Carlita's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Carlita's has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carlita's Skillet and Ceviche.
- What can I eat at Carlita's on a dairy-free diet?
- Carlita's Skillet and Ceviche carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Carlita's have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Carlita's Skillet and Siete Misterious Old Fashioned.
- Is Carlita's gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Carlita's?
- Carlita's Skillet, at roughly 48.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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