Iron Horse Restaurant
(503) 232-1826
6034 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland,
OR
97202
45.479
-122.6493
Neighborhoods: Sellwood - Moreland Improvement League, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
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In Short
Sellwood-Westmoreland locals come in droves to sip margaritas and enjoy hearty servings of southwestern Mexican grub in a brisk, friendly place with a comfortable, neighborhood feel. Salsa is chunky and comes in hot, medium and mild. The popular California enchilada comes with shrimp or chicken, cheese and avocado sauce. Other good bets include fajitas, tamales and chimichangas. Meatless dishes also are offered, including the veggie burrito with mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, rice, beans, cheese and enchilada sauce.
User Reviews
dandlrobles
April 26, 2009
I used to really like this place. They had a unique twist on mexican food at a good price. I'm not sure what happened, but we recently went there after not having been there for several years and found that it went really downhill. First, we got there at about 3:40. Service was really slow. At 1 minute till 4:00 the server informed us that the prices increase for dinner at 4:00 and there was nothing she could do. Strike one! Then we got our food...terrible and unsatisfying. Finally the bill- over $40.00 for 2 adults and a 3 year old child- and only one alcholic beverage. We will not return.
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cg0106
January 24, 2009
I admit I live within the "flight path" of the fabulous aromas coming from the Iron Horse which is how I originally found it back in 1990. I love this place and the people who run it--they're friendly, accommodating and gracious. The food is always fabulous, in far larger portions than I can (or should!) eat. I check their online specials monthly to find out when my favorite dish is on the menu (Oyster Tacos!!! YUM!) Great refritos too, and I love their new black bean refries! It's a true Sellwood hangout with authentic Sellwood vibe. I often run into my neighbors which makes it feel even more homey to me. There is nothing pretentious about the Iron Horse and I have never had a bad meal here in almost 20 years. The specials rock even if they sometimes stray from a strictly Mexican direction. I like that they experiment a bit with other "South-of-our-border" cuisines.
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PHUZZY
December 28, 2008
My husband and I have come to Iron Horse for over five years on a regular basis. This despite the very poor service from most of the servers there. The young dark haired Chips and Salsa girl, as well as a couple of the servers are the best among all of them for their attentiveness and smiles. Last night, we finally said "no more" for the very last time. The food was bland, substandard, unappetizing for flavor. The IH has had some renovations, which have helped to brighten the interior atmosphere. If they want to stay in business, they seriously need to renovate their staff and food! I feel that Mark needs to be present to observe and maintain the staff and food quality. He is never there, it seems. I have called him about certain unprofessional servers, and he assured me he would look into it. Nothing has changed, though. One last thing is that very irritating and obnoxious swinging kitchen half-door. it needs to go!
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What to Drink:
Margaritas come in a variety of flavors, including fresh-fruit strawberry.
Where to Sit:
In the summer, enjoy your meal and margie at one of the sunny sidewalk tables.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
