Where to find Portland's best burritos
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Hole-in-the-wall heaven comes with gooey cheese and grilled onions. Photo: Meira Gebel/Axios
Anybody have opinions about Portland's plethora of food? We do! Each week, we'll share our personal picks with you, and we hope you'll share yours right back.
- Of course, the two of us — and you — may well disagree.
First up: burritos. So many wonderful choices, although we are hungry for more.
Los Alambres Taqueria, Vancouver Heights
Meira's pick: As a native Californian (I can already hear the booing), I have a lot of opinions about burritos. I initially thought I would never find a suitable one here in the PNW, but I was proven wrong. Enter Los Alambres Taqueria, located in… Vancouver. I know, but trust me.
- The family that runs the joint used to have a food truck in Portland and this Mexico City-inspired, hole-in-the-wall heaven consistently slings a solid heap of goodness wrapped in foil.
- I get the veggie burrito, filled with rice, beans, gooey cheese and grilled onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. I'm willing to throw hands — and cross state lines — over it.
The Meddling Lime, Sellwood
Emily's pick: A vegetarian friend turned me on to the roasted beet and avocado burrito made by The Meddling Lime, and I'm now a fan. Chunks of beet are layered in with Mexican spiced rice, black beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, avo and sour cream.
- If beets seem a little odd for a burrito, think mango, but with a different sweetness.
Here are Portlanders' picks for the city's best burritos:
Fernando's Alegria, Foster-Powell
Derek B.: "Moved up here from LA, the land of burritos, a year ago. While I haven’t explored the selections in enough depth as of yet, Serena’s Fave breakfast burrito from Fernando’s Alegria (at the Mercado) is pretty damn good."
Flying Cat Coffee Co., Richmond
Jen C. recommends this spot on SE Division for breakfast burritos and notes that they're vegan-friendly.
Poblano Pepper, Belmont food carts
Cori D.: "They have a wonderful epazote mushroom burrito and their guacamole is spot-on; they give it a nice grill at the end and their green sauce is to die for!"
Super Burrito Express, Milwaukie
Gary A. goes for the all-meat beef burrito. "Then just cover it in extra hot sauce and gobble!"
Los Mayas, NE Portland
This Yucatán food cart tucked behind the Alder Commons community center offers four different kinds of burritos, including a vegan option. Thanks to Tim C. for the rec.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include reader responses.