Nuestra Cocina – Mexican
Step into a vibrant, soul-warming space where the bright tang of lime soup and the intoxicating aroma of slow-simmered mole transport you to the heart of Mexico. The kitchen honors tradition through tender folds of cochinita pibil and succulent lamb barbacoa, perfectly paired with the crisp, salt-rimmed zing of a signature house margarita. Every plate, from the golden crunch of shredded beef taquitos to garlic-infused shrimp, captures a festive spirit that turns a simple meal into a rich, sensory journey.
2135, Southeast Division Street, Portland, OR, 97202 +15032322135 https://nuestracocina.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers & Salads
- Lime Soup with Chicken - $8: Chicken, lime, traditional broth Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Drumettes - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas with Mole and Cotija Cheese - $9: Mole sauce, cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Beef Taquitos - $10: Shredded beef, crispy tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tacos - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cochinita Pibil - $17: Slow-roasted pork, citrus, achiote Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp in Garlic Sauce - $24: Shrimp, garlic, spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas - $21: Slow-cooked pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Barbacoa - $26: Braised lamb with chiles & spices, salsa verde, roasted carrots & chayote squash Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Cocktails
- House Margarita - $9
- Traditional Kitchen Margarita - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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