Mazatlan Taquerias

10/28/07

Clarifications of some previous reviews

by smarci

I saw the previous review that was obviously talking about the Mazatlan by PGE park and I definitely agree that they got the wrong place. I do have two corrections: They DO serve chile rellenos! I know because I get the chile relleno plate almost every time I go and it is THE BEST in town for sure. Also, they do now accept cards, but there still is no alcohol and they are still weekDAYs only, which is too bad cause I often get a craving for their food on Sundays!

I've seen all the rave reviews about La Sirenita and La Bonita over on alberta and I think they are crazy. Compared to Mazatlan, their food is bland and expensive. The prices at Mazatlan haven't changed since I started going there in 1999. I don't work downtown anymore, but I battle the traffic and parking because it's just that good. The food has always been consistently excellent, service consistently fast and friendly, atmosphere bright and clean.

• Pros: Best chile relleno in town, great veggie tacos
• Cons: It's downtown

06/04/07

Best service I have had in so long!!!

by bear1985

Tonight was the first time I have been to Mazatlan, and I am so glad I finally came here. Not only was the service amazing but the food was fantastic (as were the margaritas)! I go out a lot and this restaurant has the best service I have had in Portland. I would definitely recommend for wonderful food and service! Check it out!!!

Oh and they are open for dinner now too (the last review said they weren't, but they are now)! They also take credit/debit cards as well now... that's how we paid tonight, so there must have been some changes since the last review! Enjoy!

• Pros: Awesome food, drinks and service!!!
• Cons: none

09/07/06

Family-owned weekday breakfast and lunch spot near MAX

by clcarr

I love this place - the family who own it operates it weekdays from 9 am - 4 pm, serving the best homemade beans in the city. Ingredients are always fresh and quality is excellent. Service is fast. Vegetarian-friendly too. My favs are the bean taco rico (a delicious guacamole like sauce with a grilled double corn tortilla wrapper) and a side of rice. My kids love breakfast here - burritos with eggs lasts the whole day. My husband and I order a burrito with ejotes (green beans) which are great for breakfast too. Yummy potatoes can go into your breakfast burrito or on the side. No alchohol served here and no chile rellenos (one review on this site mistakes this taqueria for the Mazatlan chain restaurant near PGE Park). Breakfast opening times can sometimes go a little later than 9 am but if they are not planning to open that day, they will post a sign. Usually we can just tap on the window and they open the door for us. One block from the MAX stop at Oak St, walk north to Pine. Daily specials for $5.50 is a generous plate and popular. CASH or check only!

• Pros: Quick service, fresh ingredients
• Cons: Doesn't serve dinner, only open weekdays