Dingo's

11/06/09

excellent all the way around

by Jessica Susan at Citysearch

My favorite little homeslice (who is almost three) is quite possibly the best/worst food critic I know. She is picky, has an attention span of about 4 seconds and can wait for maybe twice that amount of time. Dingos is, quite possibly, her favorite food spot -- to the extent that she asks (at 8am) if we can go there for breakfast at least once a week. Someone always takes the time to take her order from her -- as tricky as that can sometimes be -- and will double check with her on everything that is going into her food (the kid knows what she likes). Any other place we have gone to wait staff has talked completely over her head as if she is not there -- not the case with Dingos! And to top it all off, I get to eat food that I really enjoy as well (Dingos Quesadilla? Yes please!), and for nights when the little one is not with me, the bartender always knows how to treat me right.. :) The Pink Drink is definately a must have. Definately tops in my book if both myself and the kiddo can eat food we like in an atmosphere that caters to the both of us.

And as a side note: Yes, its a bummer that you have to pay for chips and salsa but if my (almost) three year old can go through 2 full baskets of them then I'm sure you (adults) can eat about the same. Given the amount of free chips I have had at Dingos over the last year and some months, its really not that big of a deal to pay for them when I want them now.

• Pros: child friendly, good looking employees, DINGOS QUESADILLA!!
• Cons: nada

05/11/09

Excellent local Mexican

by ForeignAffairs at Citysearch

My wife and I have been coming here for a couple years since a friend brought me here. I got hooked by the fish tacos and love everything else I have had. Big portions, with leftovers enough for tomorrow's lunch. Good drinks. Good service. We have always had a good experience. My favorite mexican in town.

• Pros: All good
• Cons: On street parking

02/17/09

Dingo's has changed my life.

by kagonv at Citysearch

I never understood the meaning of fresh before walking into this establishment. That may sound sad, but it's very true. They put so much creative thought into their drink concoctions, and the food is brilliant. The portions are amazing, the gals and girls working there, amazing. Hilarious actually. Let's just say I am SO glad to have found this place. What really sets it apart from other restaurants/bars is the staff. They are so intuitive and so cheerful. I LOVE that. I'll be back soon.

• Pros: Friendly staff, amazing food, fresh drinks.
• Cons: Street parking.

01/16/09

Dingo Baby! To:thatwillbeall 10/27

by foodcruiser at Citysearch

I am a Dingos regular and have been acquainted with the staff for a very long time. Though through the years there have been many new faces, i have never heard of any major displeasure from the waitstaff, or kitchen employees, which makes me wonder where you're sense of them being treated poorly comes from. I laugh at the fact you think there is any type of discrimination between staff and customers. Also, the staff is of a mixture, so obviously they do not discriminate when hiring.

I have tried pretty much everything on the menu, and though i don't like everything, i have found the food to be tasty, and fresh. And this might come as a shock to you, but almost every restaurant pre-chops, and seasons their food.

The drinks in my opinion, are delicious, though I have tried some questionable, creative concoctions, i have never been dissatisfied with a drink. The blushing ritas are to die for.

To sum it all up, my advise to you is that you're better off at Taco Bell with a bottle of booze...... while the rest of us are having a blast at Dingos!!

09/18/08

I crave this food!

by blissgyrl at Citysearch

I am so surprised to read negative feed back about Dingo's, my all time favorite Portland, neighborhood taco bar! They have actually developed a new delicious non-canned, non refried pinto beans, with a unique and tasty blend of spices! I'm usually a black beans only person, but I like a mix at Dingo's! And the Tostado's, are salads, hence the name Tostado Salad! I highly recommend trying one of their unique blends such as Chiptole Lime, Cumin or Dill "dressing" which is really more like a sauce. The halibut tostado with pinto beans and dill dressing is so yummy, it make s my mouth water just thinking about it! Don't believe everything you read, I would say go try it for yourself, you will get hooked!

YUMMM!

• Pros: Good food, yummy fresh juice cocktails, good looking servers
• Cons: Food too delcious

08/17/08

Lifetime Family Favorite

by savannahmae at Citysearch

This is one of my top favorite 3 restaurants in Portland. This one satistfying the "everyone" topic. I can bring my conservative east coast grandparents, my lesbian bff and her wife, my punk rock friends, and my dreaded brother and his "bros" there and we are always guaruteed delicious fresh made food, a plethera of top notch drinks....what else can you ask for??? regulars and newbies alike... they are accommodating, friendly and down right portland FUNKY!!! much love!

• Pros: food, drinks, service, music.......what else you need?
• Cons: NOTHING COMES TO MINID

08/17/08

I love my DINGOS!

by marieyumi at Citysearch

Dingo's taco bar is my neighborhood favorite! We go there weekly for awesome fish tacos and yummy cheezy bean dip. Delicious! The drinks are super stiff and come in pint gasses, great for the price! Last time i had a special tequila sampler that the bar tender created just for me. But usually i get the Dingo's Baby house margarita on the rocks with salt...Oh YA! When my family came to visit last month i took them there and they felt right at home. Thumbs up!

HMMM... maybe my husband and i should go there to get a drink tonight because it's HOT!

• Pros: Easy going and good quality.

12/27/07

Let me count the ways I enjoyed this restaurant...

by robinwelch at Citysearch

One word... Tequila. Two words... Fish tacos. Three words.. Homemade delicious salsa. Four words... friendly knowledgeable attentive service. Five words... Highly recommended will be back.

• Pros: Drinks, Food, Service
• Cons: I can't ever drink a margarita from anywhere else again! ha.

12/14/07

knowledable staff, great food

by mydinnertable at Citysearch

We tried out the new location in Lake Oswego. Helpfull frendly service, delishous drinks and the food was really good. It's so nice to get some healthy, great tasting mexican food in lake oswego. Super excited to come back again!! They have amazing drink specials and the carnitas burrito was perfect. yum!

• Pros: food and drinks
• Cons: none :)

10/06/07

Finally a place on Hawthorne that's unpretentious and hip.

by m_blannchet at Citysearch

My partner and I have been trying to find a bar/restaurant near our new home to go for tasty cocktails and good food. We heard about Dingo's from a neighbor who suggested the lime chicken enchiladas and a Blushing Rita (grapefruit and cranberry margarita) . I took my friends advice and the food was delicious, my boyfriend has food allergies and the waitress was well informed on all the ingredients in everything!!! let me suggest a fruity mojito, and Steve says to have the fajitas, they're huge. Well be back... probably tonight!!! Stars and A plusses all around.

• Pros: Friendly well informed staff, tasty food and delicious drinks
• Cons: Not one!!!