Taqueria Mexa 3137 Northeast 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97220

"The serving size is generous. The food is “authentically” flavorful (not like Victoricos or any other chain Mexican food) Chilé (Salsa) comes in Two options: Orange Habanero (Hot but not too spicy) Green-very flavorful. I grew up on California Mexican food and I must say Portland is severely lacking in anything comparable to Cali, especially the Chilé and overall flavor. I ordered Tacos. The bottom right are Carnitas, top right Pastor and top left Chicken. Tortillas - Bomb! Flavor, soft and don’t fall apart when you grab the taco. Chicken- SEASONED and GRILLED, none of that shredded garbage that tastes like rotisserie. Very flavorful. Pastor (marinated Pork)- AMAZING. Flavorful with a tad spice just how pastor should taste. Probably some of the best in the whole city. Not chewy nor fatty either but solid meat with a great taste. Carnitas (Pork) - Soft and not too fatty as many places can be. But for some reason, like many places seem to do, they didn’t grill and char the Carnitas enough so they are in the average realm. Had they charred them they’d be top notch but without charring they can taste a little fatty. OVERALL Great choice of real Mexican food. Authentic street tacos and generously portioned burritos! I’d highly recommend the Pastor, hands down some of the best I’ve had very comparable to authentic Cali-Taco truck!"

"Their pork machete is amazing! It's massive and filling, and the hand made tortilla hits the spot. I've had their nachos, tacos, birria and burritos. Everything is flavorful and they don't skimp on filling. I love this spot!"

"I bought a pambazo and it was very unpleasant that it brought the peel of the boiled potato. I am Mexican and I felt like they gave me the waste."

"Like always I usually order the Birria fries and sub the nacho chips. Don’t really care for the pico de gallo mix with the birria. I was told they are the same thing. I even asked for confirmation twice. I have been ordering them since they opened here. They aren’t. Didn’t finish my food. It wasn’t a good combo. As show in the picture. Hopefully next time they listen to the customer."