¿Por Qué No?

¿Por Qué No? is a mexican restaurant Portland located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (503) 467-4149

  • Website

    porquenotacos.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

3524 N Mississippi Ave (at N Fremont St) Portland , OR 97227 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 126


Keywords:

tacos margaritas trendy casual healthy food happy hour sangria tamales quesadillas good for a quick meal chicken salads good service horchata outdoor seating chili crowded chips brunch food homemade food
Daniel Turner

Love the Brian's bowls and porque salad . Perfect place to sit outside and drink a margarita . Many naturally gluten free options . One of my favorite restaurants in Portland.

Sara D

A weekly favorite. The carne asada is amazing. Taco Tuesday is happy hour from 3 till close and the margaritas are a way to wind down after a rough day. The Mississippi location is a tad smaller fyi

Stuart Coates

Surely the most hyped Mexican restaurant in the city . Whether it's worth the wait is up to you and the group you're hopefully going with. Did someone say tacos ?

David Kern

Some of the best tacos I've ever had. Meat was flavorful and fresh. Veggies and homemade salsas were delish. Wish I could eat there everyday!

Ashley Rose

Casual , order at the counter taco shop with happy hour 3-6pm. Margaritas served in pint glasses and shrimp taco’s must not be missed.

MLO

Bryan's Bowl with shrimp is the perfect post-run meal. Don't over look the taco special. Summer Veggie or Winter Veggie is always amazing.

Melissa Lim

My faves: calamari and carnitas tacos , Bryan's Bowl, tamale plate (check for board for today's choices), the chips and guacamole , the simple salad . They also usually offer a yummy homemade soup .

Celia Hungerford

my favorite order is jamaica margaritas , pollo verde tacos & a side of beans. if im really hungry, chips & guacamole which is phenomenal also. i love that they're on supportland!

Ava

veggie tacos were great as was the peach agua fresca (like literally biting into a peach )

Brook Shelley

The sangria is delicious, the habanero sauce spicy and yum, and the carnitas and camaronés pretty damn good. I'm a happy austin expat

Joey J

Some of the best tacos I've ever had. Try the Pescado , Chorizo , Pollo Asado , Carne Asada , or Camarones . Get a Margarita too, obviously. Can't go wrong on Miss St.

Lule ????

The margaritas are so good. I recommend this place.

Dave Clark

Pretty much everything is fantastic here. Two or three tacos are perfect, as is the Brian's Bowl. I love a small simple salad and a veg taco .

Max Blue ????????

You are in taco heaven after at least 4 different tacos here. Be sure to try the calamaris one.

Ben Malitz

The ceviche is always amazing, and all the tacos are worth trying once to find your true favorites. I just wish there was an easier way to order a second margarita without waiting in line .

Lucy

Super fresh and authentic Mexican good. Get a deliciously smooth Horchata to wash down the sweet R&B tunes .

Ryan K

Tacos are soooo good. Every variety is delicious, and not at all greasy, but my favorites are al pastor and barbacoa .

Caroline Osse

Best tacos I've ever had, and the cutest and coziest place. Get chorizo tacos ! (Excellent horchata , too)

Lauren Docktor

Definitely get the carnitas and barbacoa tacos . Also, they have 2 drink maximum but their margaritas don't disappoint (and are huge).

CRUZiiiE

This place was so hyped, I expected the GREATEST tacos everrr! The steak was tough. Otherwise good, but not the best and far from traditional. You're here mostly for the experience and fun combos.

Eliot ♥ Phillips

Some of the best mexican food outside of socal.

Corri Goates

Great for people with difficult dietary options- for a super tasty veg/GF option try the Bryan's Bowl.

J T

Almost everything is good here. Don't miss the tacos , chips and guacamole and salsa , and the giant margaritas .

Rasmus Otto

Ridiculously tasty food. Carnitas are the best.

Travel + Leisure

Por Qué serves the famous ‘Bryan’s bowl’ (meat or vegetables , rice , beans, guacamole , and queso fresco ).

Unknown

Barbacoa tacos are the way to go. Carnitas , chorizo . Al pastor are average, but batbacia is awesome.

Amy Valent

Top 10 taco place in the US for a reason. Homemade Tortilla unbelievable.

Travis Ramsey

For one of the highest rated mexican places in portland this is certainly not up to my standards compared to San Diego, New York, or San Francisco.

Travel + Leisure

Por Qué No serves the famous ‘Bryan’s bowl’ (meat or vegetables , rice , beans, guacamole , and queso fresco ).

Natalie Selstad

There rice and beans remind me of Southern California. Best Mexican food in the Northwest.

Filippo Spiezia

Best Tacos in Portland !

Jake Doran

Tacos , Tacos , Tacos . You can't go wrong with any of the taco options on the menu, but the seafood ones are probably the best decision, especially the calamari taco .

Lauren Kent

in hot weather, sit outside under the misters door for a refreshing cool-off while you dine ????

Rahul Sen

Average human = 4 tacos . Hungry human = 6 tacos . Get anything with fish or shrimp !

lona hornbuckle

Delicious tacos with Chips and guacamole !

Josh Estelle

Veggie tacos are yummy, but if your vegetarian , get some beans on the side for some protein.

Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate

This place is tasty and its a very good tribute to Mexican culture. Bit expensive though.

Burt Rosen

Tacos are great as are the chips . I’m in love with the barbacoa taco . No, really I am.

Sara Robinson

Carnitas tacos , house-made chips and guac , and specialty margaritas ! Intimate spot and best tacos EVER!!

Chava Boyett

Por Que No Plate Pollo Verde is the perfect, well rounded meal. Salad , tortillas w/ fixins and rice & beans. The salad dressing is addictive too.

Carmen N

Pescado tacos (with Alaskan cod ) were my favorite.

cnelson ︻╦╤─

Get a Carnitas , Asada, and Pollo Verde.

Stuart Miller

Tacos , tacos , tacos ! The adobo special is especially good, but be prepared to wait in line .

Stephanie Chase

From their website: the Mississippi location is temporarily closed for remodeling and will reopen around Thanksgiving.

Zach Stockwell

Tacos are murderously delicious.

Paula Caudill

The Rock Shrimp Ceviche with hose made tortilla chips is awesome. *Special

Deb Pang Davis

Bryan's bowl with grilled chicken . If you can't sit outside, sit toward the front or at the bar so you can people-watch :) Read more

Amy Johnson Cook

Check out the specials, but really can't go wrong and the margaritas are great.

carrie kissell

show up at 3:00 for happy hour deals and the shortest line

Sabarish Raghupathy

Their brunch specials are worth the long wait .

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