"No monolith, East Portland is home to countless taco trucks as well as more upscale options like Mi Cava and Cocina near Mall 205. The whitewashed wood and neutral palette give coastal vibes, while the menu features seafood like flame-grilled fish marinated in adobo and served with homemade tortillas. Steakhouse cuts like ribeye and sirloin are also available, but it’s worth stopping in for happy hour where the piquant tiger shrimp aguachile and black mussels in chipotle beurre blanc sauce are deeply discounted." - Rebecca Roland, Krista Garcia
