10 Best Portland Bars & Restaurants for Mexican Food & Margaritas | Eater

"If an outsider were to imagine Mexican food in Portland, Verde Cocina might be what comes to mind: local, seasonal, Mexican-ish, covering all dietary bases with gluten-free, paleo, and vegan choices. That translates to organic brown rice bowls topped with local Ota family tofu, salsa, and grilled vegetables, and the Nor’wester: sustainable salmon served atop locally grown quinoa, black beans, and topped with pico de gallo, cucumber, and a nondairy poblano-coconut dressing. The food may be proud-and-loud healthy, but that doesn’t preclude cocktails from being well-crafted. There’s an añejo Old Fashioned and a brunchy Bloody Maria with a chile salted rim that’s garnished with Oaxaca cheese and pickled vegetables. The Tequila Cazadores-exclusive cocktail to order: La Generala Warning: You may want to immediately book your next beach vacation after a sip of this cocktail. Made with Tequila Cazadores Reposado, elderflower liqueur, and fresh guava and mango juices, this cocktail is a tropical vacation in and of itself — perfect for summer nights." - Vox Creative