Who Makes the best Mexican food in Portland? Everyone seems to have an opinion I've eaten in several Mexican restaurants over the last few weeks, and have overheard the following comments: "If one doesn't get me drunk, you are underpouring your margaritas", "How can this be Mexican if there are no rice and beans", and innumerable variances on "... I'm from California so I know … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Mexican Food in Portland
Nuestra Cocina
Reader Survey 2015 – Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Following the trend of recent years, there has been a bit of a shakeup in the Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland category, but only in the placement on the list. Relative newcomer Xico (pronounced "chico") is continuing to climb, vaulting over more established restaurants such as Autentica. Mextiza has closed giving room for others to move up.1,288 votes were cast for this … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015 – Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
This is one category where things seem to change every year. A fair number of restaurants have fallen off of the list, and the order continues to change. Relative newcomer Mi Mero Mole is making significant gains toward the top spot, eclipsing the percentage of last year's winner. It looks like their success has been at the expensive of stalwarts Autentica and Nuestra Cocina, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Review: Nuestra Cocina
[This review is originally from 2006, but many parts have been rewritten for 2019, including some new dishes, great photos, updated prices, etc. Nuestra Cocina is our Reader's Choice for Best Mexican Restaurant 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2017.]There are few places in Portland that call to me. I can only take so many steaks, so much saucy French food, so much lamb's tongue. … [Read more...] about Review: Nuestra Cocina
Reader Survey 2012: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Last year the survey order was Autentica, Por Que No & Nuestra Cocina. This year things swapped around, with a new restaurant in the mix. Though the category received 1096 votes, the lower-ranked restaurants individually received more votes. This dilutes the pool a bit, and shows that we have more of what PFD readers consider "good" Mexican food.With the addition of … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland