Ocotillo
Restaurant · Portland ·
Tex-Mex brunch with house-smoked meats, tacos, cocktails
Tex-Mex brunch with house-smoked meats, tacos, cocktails
"A West End sibling to the East End’s popular barbecue spot Terlingua, this spot channels Tex‑Mex into brunch standouts such as a smoked brisket hash with poached eggs and house hollandaise and buttermilk‑masa pancakes decked with caramelized pineapple syrup, hibiscus sugar, and maple sea salt butter, served alongside refreshing morning beverages like the bright green, herbaceous Verdita‑rita; the back patio offers a quiet refuge and there are comfy circular booths upholstered in rust red velvet. Zu Bakery, described here as the James Beard Award‑winning bakery next door, is a convenient grab‑and‑go option for the road." - Stasia Brewczynski
"Tucked within the Loreto Bay community, this restaurant provides a more refined dining experience in town, with fresh seafood dishes, a standout grilled octopus, a thoughtful selection of Mexican wines, and a strong cocktail program." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"We all have those mornings where we wake up horrified that we’re adults who have to ... make decisions, pay taxes, and cook our own breakfast. Let Ocotillo handle one of those responsibilities (and we're not talking about how to maximize your refund). Stop by their vibrant space for breakfast or brunch. They do great masa pancake shortstacks with caramelized-pineapple syrup, we constantly dream about their Tex-Mex egg and hash dishes, and the burger or brisket are lunch-y go-to’s—this is the sister restaurant to Terlingua, after all. Ocotillo is one of our favorite low-key places to sidle up to the wooden bar, talk with the friendly bartenders, and hang out among the chatty brunch crowd." - Alana Dao
"I learned that Little Giant is offering free meals (brunch or dinner) for unpaid federal employees and their immediate families until the shutdown ends, excluding alcohol and dishes from the “giants” section of the menu." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"A West End restaurant and cocktail spot with stunning, frequently changing food and expertly matched drinks; look for dishes like grilled hanger steak or a Moxie‑braised pork belly when they appear on the menu." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal