La Piñata Takos
Mexican restaurant · Downtown ·
Flavorful tacos, burritos, and churros; meat-free options
Flavorful tacos, burritos, and churros; meat-free options
"There’s something to be said for keeping it simple, as this family-owned Mexican food cart has demonstrated for years with its reasonably priced, ultra flavorful tacos and burritos. The fish taco at this downtown cart is a generous helping of nicely seasoned grilled tilapia that comes with cheese and sour cream, tucked inside two white corn tortillas. However, the cart easily accommodates dairy-free diners — just nix the dairy and sub avocado. Any order should include some of the cart’s superb salsa verde and salsa roja." - Jenni Moore
"The family-owned La Piñata Takos food cart, located in the SW 3rd avenue food cart pod, offers lots of flexibility and naturally meat-free options, since the team doesn’t use lard in their beans. One of the most repeatable and cost-effective options is the pinto bean and rice burrito for $4. It typically comes with cheese too, but it hits another level with added avocado and fajita veggies. Piñata has a great handle on how to balance flavors and add value with vegetarian ingredients, and there’s no going wrong between the cart’s salsa verde or roja." - Jenni Moore
"An under-the-radar downtown food cart I go to, La Piñata Takos on SW 3rd (108 SW 3rd Avenue), has temporarily stopped serving after a fire on the morning of April 27 that left the Mexican food cart charred; the owners say it will be out of commission for four to six weeks. A sign posted on the cart’s window reassures customers—"Everyone is okay"—and states, "We will be closed until further notice." Portland Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Rich Chatman said the fire likely started because someone left the stove on. The cart is a favorite lunch spot for downtown employees, known for $1.50 fish tacos and late weekend hours (it often stays open until 3 a.m.), and the sign points fans to Facebook for updates, though the cart’s phone number, (503) 943-9725, might be a better bet." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
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