With its fluorescent dining hall ambiance and strip-mall setting, this grimy St. John’s taco shop doesn’t win points for personality. But diners don't flock here for the scenery or even Portland's best Mexican food. They come for cheap, filling grub 24 hours a day. Fat SoCal-style burritos and a salsa bar with hot carrots and radishes please those searching for a note of authenticity, while others may be overwhelmed by the sprawling yellow menu: a bible of taco shop standards with occasional treats like rolled tacos in 3s or 5s, carne asada French fries and a nopalitos burrito.
What to Drink:
The horchata is fresh and good for that hangover you'll probably have in the morning.