La Bonita

As a half Italian/Indian I might not know the most about Mexican cuisine. But as someone who’s had Italian food I’ll say that the red sauce kinda just tastes like marinara, and adding marinara on a burrito and charging 4 dollars is pretty wild. That being said the burrito was pretty decent and the side sauces weren’t too bad either.

The BEST burritos! I bet everything else is great, too, but I may never know, because their homemade flour tortillas are so incredible that I’m just still working my way through the burrito options. Take out is fast, everyone is super sweet both on the phone and in person, and prices are great—about the average burrito price for an extremely above-average burrito!

I got all this food for under 22$!! This was an amazing deal. I’m 6’7 and I was stuffed after eating. I got a chicken burrito add guacamole, side of chips and pico, Jamaica. So much flavor!. The chips had the perfect amount of salt, they weren’t greasy. The burrito was fricken huge. And it wasn’t just a little scoop of guacamole, it had guacamole throughout the entire burrito! Staff is super friendly and welcoming. The entire restaurant and bathroom are very clean, the music is nice it’s loud enough to listen but be able to have a conversation at your table. Out of all places I’ve been food carts included (roughly 25 different places) this place definitely ranks high for my top 5! Awesome establishment!

The queen and I love this jewel in SE Portland. The food is flavorful and, as others have noted, the portions are generous. The queen always gets the fish tacos. The option for grilled or fried is very nice. My go to are the enchiladas. The atmosphere is relaxing and the staff are friendly. Highly recommended!

This really sucks because we love the food here but we will never be back here. Last time, the garbages were overflowing and it was so dirty. This is unacceptable, especially if you have to bus your own table and there is no clean space to do so. Today we came in and there are flies all over the walls. Swarming our faces and food as we ate. This is absolutely disgusting. It’s winter and this shouldn’t be such a huge issue here. Me and my family almost had a panic attack having to swap flies out of our faces the entire time we ate. Do better. You can expect people to eat with flies and filth

It was the 1st & last time we'll visit. I have many allergies, therefore I asked for nothing with cilantro on my plate. I got 3 asada tacos with meat and chunks of raw onion. Nothing else. Yet, I saw the server sit to eat a couple of booths away. I see her spoon and avocado onto her taco. Wow! Just wow! Mine were dry, no lime or anything added. Too bad our friend's restaurant was closed. It's inside Fopo Tavern on 59th Foster. I love the caramelized onions as a side for their Tacos and Quesatacos. But, alas they were closed. We should have gone to my other friend's restaurant. La Herradura in Gresham. Main st and Division. Great Menudo and on Sat and Sun they make fresh thick corn tortillas. So yummy with Alma's beans (not vegan).

Absolutely fantastic experience! This Mexican restaurant delivers authenticity, flavor, and atmosphere in a way that makes every meal memorable. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with vibrant decor and warm, friendly service that immediately sets the tone. The menu has a wide variety of traditional dishes, and everything tastes incredibly fresh. The guacamole was made to order, and the flavors were perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice and lime. I ordered the carne asada tacos, which were tender and packed with bold flavors, while my friend had the enchiladas verdes, and they were equally impressive—rich, savory, and topped with a generous helping of creamy green sauce. Their margaritas are the perfect accompaniment, expertly mixed and not overly sweet. And for dessert, the churros are a must—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Overall, this place goes above and beyond in terms of both quality and service. It’s rare to find a restaurant where every single detail is so well thought out. Whether you’re here for a casual dinner or a celebration, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

I went into the restaurant thinking I was getting a 12 dollar burrito that would not equal food amount, I WAS WRONG, the burritos we got were MASSIVE 😎👍 I got the Carne Asada(Beef 🥩) for 12 dollars which had: Rice, Beans, Carne, Onions, Celantro, Cheese, and I was able to add Jalapenos for 50¢ the other burrito I got was a breakfast burrito, don't exactly remember the price, but it contained: Eggs, Beans, Rice, Cheese, Potatoes, and Bacon 🥓 for an extra 1$. Also.... The horchata 🥤 was probably the closet I've tried to an authentic "Rice Milk"👌 it had the grain in it which was a solid touch and it wasn't overwhelming sweet like some of the other places do to fool ya'. The food took 10-15 min to get to us, but that wasn't an issue, they have 2 restrooms 🚻🚻so no waiting in line, and all the sauces 🌶️ we're free, I also think they were homemade, judging by the look and taste. Overall I think this place is def worth checking out, and I would recommend tipping as the food they're popping out for u is DA BOMB 💣

Went for a quick business lunch. Right off the bat the staff were so friendly. And efficient. It's a Mexican diner/taqueria. So nothing fancy in terms of ambiance but plenty of seating, both tables and booths. I had the Adobado burrito la Bonita (smothered) and it was great! And huge. I couldn't finish it. Would definitely go back to try the tacos and the margaritas.

I had the chicken burrito bowl without beans and a side of chips. I enjoyed the chicken because it was moist, tender and seasoned well! I loved that there was a good amount of meat, not too much rice or cheese and a good amount of shredded lettuce. Overall this is a solid place and I would return for another lunch meal. Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10

Best chicken enchiladas I've ever had! It was very clean and the women that made our drinks made them with love!

We had lunch the other day here. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to come grab your food when it's ready. The inside has a few booths and tables. They've got lots of different salsas that you can serve yourself. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered a garden veggie taco and a grilled fish taco. Not sure which one I enjoyed more-- they were both great! Both actually very filling and flavorful. The only thing I wish is that they would give you a handful of complementary chips to go with that salsa bar :) My husband got a chicken burrito and it seemed pretty typical. I would definitely recommend sampling their tacos... I will be trying more and will update my review!

This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. The best "Carne Asada Plate", the most delicious home, hand made tortillas and the "Micheladas"... spectacular! Lovely customer service and so convenient location. My number One Mexican eatery in Portland now.

This place is massively underrated. Perhaps the best casual Mexican food in Portland, definitely the best breakfast burrito I've had here. Outstanding pozole. Have things that I don't often see at other restaurants (quecas, chimichangas, suadero, chile relleno).

If you are transgender, you may want to avoid this place. A person from the back came out and was really angry with me about my dog, who was in an enclosed pet carrier, and told me that there was a sign on the door that says no pets. She said this is why she was angry. After leaving, I looked at the door, and there wasn't any sign about that at all. After leaving my pet outside like she asked. I pointed out that there was no sign on the door, so her anger was not warranted. She flipped out and got really angry at me and yelled at me. She was one of the cooks, so I felt like there could have been spit or other things in my food mostly just because she was giving me an angry look from the moment that I walked in, and she raised her voice at me twice in public. Would not recommend

This was our first experience at La Bonita. We parked around the corner as the street parking was limited and full. The restaurant itself is fairly small and has 6 or 7 tables. Staff was very attentive and came to take my order and assist us immediately. Placed our to go order of a carnitas quesadilla and asada burrito. I got various hot sauces from their hot sauce bar. Food came out about 10 minutes later. We were home and plated in 15 minutes. The asada burrito was pretty good - good flavors and nice balance of meat, beans and rice. It wasn't huge and reasonable sized for a lunch. The carnitas quesadilla was good sized and the carnitas had really good flavor. UNFORTUNATELY, there was a puddle of grease at the bottom of the container. I sopped it up and had to wipe down the quesadilla before serving it to my daughters. This place has potential as the flavors are there, but sopping up grease...I probably won't return.

Ordered our food online and went to pick up, the place was practically empty with 2 people working. Must of been overrun with online orders maybe but the older women seemed stressed. We got our food and should've checked it because they put zero limes with the 11 tacos we ordered which was priced at 4.50 a piece and didn't even add cilantro or onion on one of our tacos which we did NOT check off. Carne Asada was dry like the desert, Al Pastor was extremely spicy, Carnitas had no toppings and was dry, new quesabirria tacos were a grease mess with no cheese and also spicy. For 4.50 per taco, I would expect more than that. Our order seems normal for a family of 6 and was ready for pick up within 30 minutes of ordering but was not good. Will not be ordering from here again and can definitely get more bang for my buck else where.

Colorful and vibrant atmosphere Ordered burrito bowl and side green salad Burrito bowl was beautiful and ingredients were fresh & could taste it. Very generous proportions. Too many onions for me but my fault. Came with 4-5 freshly made corn tortillas (bonus I didn't know). The side green salad was mixed greens, tomatoes and nice chunks if avocados.

I really enjoyed eating here the other day with my mother. We got in just as they opened and were greeted by the friendly staff. We ordered one large Mojito to split well I ordered a salad with chicken. My mother ordered a bean and cheese burrito. We didn't have to wait long, felt like we got our order within 10 minutes or so. The food was fantastic! I really enjoyed my salad and thought that the portions were so huge that I was able to take some leftovers home. My mother really enjoyed her burrito as well! The Mojito was incredibly strong! Be prepared for potentially strong drinks (which I'm not complaining about)! My one wondering was regarding all of the different salsa and sauces they had available for customers. There wasn't any kind of Maza or signage saying which types of sauces were spicier than others. Some kind of label would've been really helpful, especially because I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy things. Otherwise a great meal and a great time! Highly recommend, and will for sure be visiting again.

I've eaten here dozens of times, and the verdict is in: a mess of grease, cheese, and poorly portioned ingredients in a sloppily wrapped burrito. There's too much oil on the grill, the ingredients aren't clean, and the prices remind me of a West Hollywood shakedown at a vegan juice bar. Except this place is a meat den that will permeate your clothes with the grease and fat wafting off the grill. The employees wear gloves that they don't change, and you can witness the person packaging your lardrrito with the same gloves that were just used to pick up customer plates and wash them. Gross. No way. Never again. Rather eat at Chipotle, which is like saying I rather wipe with my hands.

I visited La Bonita on a Sunday afternoon in March. There is some street parking. You may need to park in the neighborhood rather then on Division Street. As other reviewers have noted, you order at the counter and then, sit down to wait to pick up your order. The restaurant is small. I got lucky that a table opened up after I ordered. If you've looked at any of my other Mexican restaurant reviews, you'll note that I am a huge burrito fan. I bought a al pastor burrito and I got it a la bonita. I picked the green salsa. The burrito was large and stuffed well! The green salsa for me, was between mild and medium. It was flavorful and I was happy that there was plenty of beans, rice, meat, cheese, onion, and cilantro in the burrito. The horchata was good as well. It didn't seem to have any cinnamon in it though. The burrito from here is one of the best burritos that I've eaten in Portland so far. I'll definitely be back!

Amazing! was accommodating for two small kiddos who needed up eating everything anyways Becuz it's THAT good! definitely recommend!

1st Covid - good distancing. Everyone with masks. They only have 2 booths open, nicely distanced. Mom had quesadillas con Carne. Excellent! Accompanied by generous sour cream and really top notch Pico de Gallo. I had the chili releno. The flavor was good. My only issue was that it was sort of stewed so I wasn't as fond of the texture. The Margueritta was superb! All in all - a totally good experience. The staff was nice and the restaurant very clean.

Best breakfast burrito in town hands down. I eat it for dinner at least once a week. Everyone that works there is very kind and helpful.

The food was good, but when I had questions about some of the food options, or where something might be in the restaurant, I felt a little judged by some of the staff. The music was fun!

Holy actual shit these are the best chilaquiles I've had In Portland I've found my spot! Thank you so much Norma for cooking such a fantastic authentic Mexican breakfast! You are the best! I will be back to this 5* authentic Mexican restaurant! And if you haven't tried this place you're sleeping! The service was also nothing but friendly and fast! The ambiance was super authentic as well! Thank you again for making such a fantastic meal for my breakfast this beautiful Sunday here in Portland!

You cannot count on much in life -- friends and family will let you down, the car will break down, the bus will be late, the dog might run away, the internet will drop in the middle of an important work presentation... La Bonita, on the other hand, has never let me down. I have ordered from all corners of the menu and guess what - it all rips. They have the best horchata in town and the habanero salsa slaps so hard. La Bonita forever.

Delicious food and very kind staff. Food is always super fresh and tasty and the inside is lovely. La Bonita indeed!

I would describe it as a neighborhood Muchas Gracias. Order at the front, grab a table, get utensils and hot sauce. Relatively limited menu. They have really good sauces. Limited seating inside. The food was very good, I will be back.

I FREAKING LOVE THIS PLACE!! whenever someone says 'mexican food' this place & people are my first thought. i live sort of far but have been here 5 times in the last year since i found it. BEST MEAT EVER, amazing sweet people with passion & i've never been disappointed in the food or drinks. ther s been a couple of times where i ordered my food wrong or forgot to say something or one time it came to me differently than i ordered, which is fine, i still went with it and it was still amazing all times!! would recommend this place to anyone!! & on my down days always come here for comfort food! next to an amazing cute shop & bubble tea place!!

Nibblin' on carne Watchin' the sun bake Chimichangas covered with queso Hummin' with Jimmy On my front porch swing Smell the Pozole beginning to boil Tasting away again in La Bonita grill Searchin' for my PDX mom & pop Some people claim that there's a crisis to blame But I know, it's nobody's fault Don't know the reason Stayed in all season Nothing to show but this Garden Burrito But it's a real veggie A Mexican medley Where did it go? I haven't a clue Tasting away again in La Bonita grill Searchin' for bygone ambiance Some people claim that there's an edict to blame But I know, it's my own damn fault

You can tell all of the food is made with so much love and care, especially with how wonderful and kind all of the staff are. I haven't had one thing that wasn't absolutely delicious! I highly recommend their fajita bowl, because their grilled veggies are SO seasoned and delicious

Got a takeout order for the family last night. Everyone loved what they ordered and all the food was fresh and delicious. This is definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants I've tried and I will definitely be retuning.

Stopped in for a taco and this place did not disappoint. Ordered the habanero margarita, which was super refreshing - not too sweet and just the right amount of spice. Also had a chicken taco with the in-house sauce. Chicken was tender and had a confit-esque taste to it. Perfection. Staff is really nice and accommodating. I'll be back!

My first time ever at this location and it was absolutely wonderful. Josephine and Leena were so sweet and helpful Chips and guacamole were amazing. I thought I was in Cabo San Lucas

Help support the new location for a local, great restaurant! Barely opened about a couple weeks ago. We've ordered and enjoyed takeout from them including chilaquiles, breakfast burrito and vegetable garden burrito. During this COVID-19 pandemic, they can do takeout via phone or online. Try them out! You won't be disappointed.

Fish tacos were great! They gave the option of grilled or fried. The tortillas were tasty, appeared homemade. The portion of rice and beans for full plates were very generous. Excellent flavor and well seasoned food. The guacamole is made from larger avocados. They have different salsas mild green, medium red and a spicy creamy red. I'll definitely be returning and telling my friends. They offer breakfast options along with some of my favorite Mexican dishes; pozole and chilaquiles. Im so happy I stumbled upon this place.

La Bonita is a neighborhood gem! Amazing food, fair prices, great service. They also have a great salsa selection.

My friend and I came here for something to eat before going to a show at The Aladdin. The service was quick and the tacos were amazing. The drinks were great too. We each had one Al Pastor and one carne asada and both had great flavor. I'd love to come back and try some of their other menu items.

Went here for dinner and I must say soon as I walked in it smelled like the authentic home cooking I'm use to! They have friendly service and staff, it's very clean inside , and the portions are insane! For about $14 I got the 3 tacos plate and it came with rice and beans and the plate was massive and the meat .. my goodness the meats were very well seasoned and tasted amazing . I will definitely be back to try other menu items. Chips and salsa have to be ordered on the side for a few bucks but those are worth it too! Very good Mexican food, a must try for sure!

*BREAKFAST BURRITO HEAVEN* I used to go to the La Bonita on Alberta before I moved to LA in 2012. It was my go-to spot for any Mexican food I was craving, but the breakfast burritos always held a special place in my heart. I came back up for a visit (just in time for COVID+forest fires) and while staying with the in-laws in SE, my brother picked me up the classic breakfast burrito from the new La Bonita on Division. I was so nervous that it wasn't going to be as amazing as I remembered it being but IT 100% WAS!!!! For this burrito, they will make the eggs any way you want them, the beans are delicious, just salty enough, perfect amount of cheese and not-at-all-greasy hashbrowns. Best of all, NO RICE. Because why the fuck would you put rice in a breakfast burrito when you can have hashbrowns? PRO TIP: Ask for them to add plain avocado to it and your mind will be blown (their guacamole is good! I just prefer the plain stuff in this burrito.) Do you know how hard it is for a non-chain restaurante to maintain consistency in the quality of their food over time (let alone 8 years)? Its even harder when they expand to a 2nd location! Sure, its just one thing on the menu, but the fact that I had the same great experience eating their food today as I did 8 years ago is really saying something. P.S. I also highly recommend the Chile Relleno

The food here was incredible. Reasonable prices, excellent and authentic flavors, impeccable execution. Good vibes, cute and clean. Made us so happy. We will be back in no time-- we were even talking about what else we liked visiting in this area of town so we have an excuse to come again!

Burritos are great and sizeable. Menu is large. Delivery arrives on time, if not earlier than expected. Burrito bowl is also yummy. Tortilla chips taste homemade.

My favorite tacos in Portland. The fish tacos are pretty phenomenal. The rest of the menu is good, solid Mexican food (for the PNW). The tacos definitely stand out for me. Go there quite a bit just to hit those fish tacos!

We were so happy when the opened a restaurant on Devision. The food is always good. It has all of our favorites from burritos, nachos, quesadillas and tamales.

Authentic mexican food, excellent service. I recommend their carnitas chimichanga and tacos. The food was so good that I forgot to take a picture

Probably the BEST breakfast burrito I have ever had..both in Portland and in LA. They keep it simple and delicious. Definitely made a regular customer. I'm

This is some of the best food I've had in a while! I have been twice and got the carne asada burrito bowl, and the carne asada chimichanga. The ingredients are so fresh and incredibly tasty! This will 100% be my new go-to for Mexican food. I typically crave a burrito and just pick a random new place to try because nothing was my perfect fit but this is it. I see myself going here all the time for their high quality and delicious food.

This place is hit or miss. Chile relleno burrito is great. Breakfast burritos are decent if not a little bland. Bacon is always super fatty, chewy and inedible

Huge servings and in the heart of division. The chips are probably the best take out chips I have had and the online ordering is east and food is ready very quickly. I like to get the garden veggie bowl, it comes out fresh and fast.

So I've actually only ordered delivery from La Bonita. I've never physically been to their eatery. As a matter of fact, I don't even know when they opened. Was it during the pandemic? All I know is that they might be where Bar Avignon used to be. Or in that general area. Anyway. I've NEVER once been disappointed by their food. I only get the vegan burrito and it's SO NICE when places have vegan options that actually have a ton of care put into them. I'm sick of restaurants that have "vegan" options but the options are usually crappy...as if vegans aren't people with real taste buds. I'm a BIPOC who grew up in East Oakland, regularly eating burritos from the trucks. I also used to be a huge meat eater despite the fact that I'm vegan now. So I have *some* point of reference when it comes to identifying decent burritos...yes even as a vegan. Anyway, their tortillas are amazing, beans are good. Their salsas....oh wait. One star off for the inconsistent spice levels in their salsas. I generally like medium and it's usually that but recently, the salsas that came with our burritos bordered on habanero. It's kind of a big deal to me because I can't have a burrito without salsa. It's just how I grew up. I will increase the stars to FIVE STARS next time I order and the salsas are at a medium heat level again where I can actually eat it without worrying about my body afterwards.

I love this spot, it's right by my house! The people are always so friendly, their customer service is just amazing and the food is so delicious! Highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for some authentic Mexican food!

Wonderful spot for some Mexican food. Friendly staff. I love their veggie tostadas. Very clean restaurant

We have ordered delivery from La Bonita twice. Our first experience was a resounding "Meh". The Carne Asada was dry, and less tasty than shoe leather. This time we ordered two platters, enchiladas and fajita tacos. Both came completely vegetarian, no meat of any kind. This is odd, because Fajitas are marinated, cooked beef by definition, so I called. The harried worker explained that my Fajita Tacos were supposed to be vegetarian. WT actual F? Needless to say, this very, very, convenient restaurant will be a hard pass! We are not unfamiliar with Mexican Cuisine, as we moved here from Texas 19 years ago. This is simply a baffling experience. The one bright spot, the Margaritas, clearly pre-made far from the Division location, were wonderful. They alone were worth the $10.00 tip for delivering to us, one block away...

It was my first time eating a La Bonita and I gotta say they're food is top quality. Everything was great, down to the food and service. All of the staff members were friendly and professional. Josefina, one of the workers there took care of me and my fiancé. She was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this location if you want fresh Mexican food and awesome service.

Easy to order takeout. Great carne asada burrito. We've order other items and they were equally delicious.

We ordered food to be picked up! On the phone she said 10 minutes, I arrived and it was ready to go! Their food is great! I had 2 tamales, rice and beans, my wife had a burrito with a side of mole. She loved it and will most likely eat it later too, it's huge! We'll be back!