Best Cheap Eats in Portland

Pasta dishes are well-regarded for their fresh ingredients, perfect al dente texture, and delicious, flavorful sauces. Portions are notably generous.

“The flavor was really good”

Service is overwhelmingly described as friendly, sweet, kind, and excellent, with the owner frequently highlighted for his positive demeanor and personalized attention.

“Very friendly service”

As a food cart, the vibe is casual and functional, with a focus on quick service and delicious food rather than a specific ambiance.

“This is how a food cart should be!”

Customers consistently find the value to be outstanding, with large portions and high-quality food offered at very reasonable prices.

“Great price. Quick.”

The food is well-regarded for its freshness, flavor, and quality, with many diners highlighting the tender meats and well-cooked vegetables.

“Delicious, fresh food and super friendly service”

Excellent and friendly service is a hallmark, with staff frequently described as kind, welcoming, and attentive, often going above and beyond.

“Service is outstanding and the friendliness unmatched”

The atmosphere is casual and inviting, with a strong emphasis on the warm and friendly interactions from the owners and staff.

“Immaculate vibes”

Diners find the portions generous and the prices very reasonable, offering first-rate value for the quality received.

“Very reasonably priced. Great job.”

The food is well-regarded as outstanding, authentic, and delicious, with many diners calling the pupusas the best they've ever had.

“Best pupusas I’ve ever eaten”

Customer service is frequently highlighted as friendly, sweet, first-rate, and phenomenal, with staff described as nice and helpful.

“Super friendly customer service”

The food truck environment is described as having a good environment with nice people working there.

“Good environment”

The prices are noted as affordable and very good, offering top-notch value for the quality and authenticity of the food.

“Prices are super affordable”

The food is well-regarded for its authentic Mexican flavors, particularly the pollo asado and carnitas, which are noted for their smoky, perfectly cooked quality and fresh ingredients.

“Amazing food! The tacos and burritos”

Service is frequently described as friendly, fast, and outstanding, with multiple mentions of the owners being welcoming and efficient.

“First-rate service from the owners.”

The atmosphere is described as low-key and casual, fitting for a food cart with a small seating area, suitable for those who prioritize food over ambiance.

“Low key food cart”

The restaurant is considered an top-notch value, with generous portions, especially for whole chicken meals, offered at affordable prices.

“Incredible value!”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding flavor, freshness, and generous portions, with standout dishes including the lamb gyro and falafel.

“Best falafel I've had!”

Service is frequently described as friendly, fast, and professional, with owners and staff often going above and beyond for customers.

“The owner gave us some to go”

The food cart pod offers a pleasant outdoor dining atmosphere, with some noting it as a lucky find in the heart of the city.

“Awesome little food cart pod”

Diners consistently find the portions to be generous and the prices to be very reasonable, offering first-rate value.

“Huge for the price!”

The food is well-regarded for its freshness, flavor, and quality, with many highlighting the teriyaki chicken and katsu as standouts.

“Best food and it’s almost always”

Service is generally described as friendly and efficient, though mentioned a rude interaction.

“Great affordable food, great service”

The ambiance is frequently described as a 'hole-in-the-wall' or 'bare bones,' with a focus on food rather than decor.

“Not fancy. The ambiance is not”

Well-regarded for the generous portion sizes and affordable prices, noting it as outstanding value for money.

“Getting my moneys worth. Jumbo teriyaki”

The food is well-regarded for its authentic Mexican flavors, fresh ingredients, and delicious preparation, with many dishes highlighted as excellent.

“The best rolled tacos/taquitos”

Service is generally described as friendly and fast, though there are a few mentions of it being mundane.

“Great service”

The atmosphere is that of a typical, no-frills food truck, which is generally well-received for its casual nature.

“Small food truck”

Diners consistently find the prices to be fair and the portion sizes generous, offering outstanding value.

“Value is terrific!!!”

The food is well-regarded for its excellent flavor, with many dishes like orange chicken, yakisoba, and fried rice highlighted as outstanding. Ingredients are noted as fresh, and preparation is always to order.

“This food truck has the best orange chicken”

Service is overwhelmingly described as friendly, kind, and top-notch, with the owner frequently singled out for his pleasant demeanor and attentiveness.

“Outstanding food, first-rate service, and top-notch owner”

As a food truck, the vibe is casual and unassuming, with no specific details provided about atmosphere or decor.

“It's unassuming, and relatively unknown imo”

Well-regarded for the generous portion sizes and affordable prices, noting that the value for money is top-notch compared to other options.

“Other food carts are a ripoff compared to this one”

The food is well-regarded for its authentic Mexican flavors, generous portions, and high-quality ingredients, with many diners highlighting specific dishes like burritos, tacos, and salsas.

“Best Mexican food option in the neighborhood”

Staff are frequently described as friendly, sweet, and kind, contributing to a positive customer experience.

“Folks are really friendly”

The atmosphere is casual and friendly, fitting for a food truck, with some outdoor seating available.

“Nice outdoor seating area”

The restaurant is consistently lauded for its affordable prices, large portion sizes, and overall outstanding value for money.

“Absolutely incredible food at really affordable prices”

The food is consistently described as delicious, incredible, and amazing, with a focus on unique and well-executed dishes, particularly noted in the fine dining counterpart.

“The food was delicious”

Service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, amazing, wonderful, and friendly, with specific recognition for the owner's outstanding hospitality towards a disabled client.

“Service was outstanding”

The atmosphere is described as nice, awesome, and welcoming, enhanced by live music and a strong sense of community building.

“Nice atmosphere”

The restaurant is known for its 'pay what you can' model and its mission-driven approach, offering first-rate value and a guilt-free dining experience.

“Pay what you can”