Ironclad Eats — Restaurant in Portland

On a beautifully sunny October day, I was so grateful to get the chance to try the Ironclad Eats taco truck when they were posted outside one of our favorite watering holes in Portland!

Before I get into the full review: I do encourage people to try ironclad eats when they get chance! I look forward to trying the other menu items available.

The folks at Ironclad were gracious upon greeting and patient as we made our choices for quick eats! The food was ready in a timely manner and looked very appetizing. I have to admit that the chop cheese and iron cubano were very tasty and hit my expectations to a tee. The thrashville chicken let me down a bit because I thought that the shredded chicken could certainly have been seasoned heavier (some bites were delicious and some bites were bland chicken taste). The riverbottom nightmare beef taco was similarly a bit disappointing, I was hoping for a more prominent taste from the gojuchang sauce. Based on food that I ate, I would aware ironclad eats 4/5 stars because I did think the chop cheese and iron cubano were actually amazing tacos that I would rush back to try again! I also noticed folks around me eating burritos and quesadillas that looked delicious.

Heading downtown, I was excited for some nachos to go with our tacos and in the moment, I didn't see any side dishes that we wanted to add to our order. In the end, I also missed the sauce section of their menu (somewhat my fault) and I would have loved to try a couple of the assorted...

I have mistakenly never reviewed Iron Clad anywhere online. If you have a craving for tacos and even if you don’t, do yourself a favor and check social media to see the Clad Lads schedule to try their tacos! Heavy metal meets taco truck! Easily some of the best tacos around and easily the best food truck in the Greater Portland area. You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. Dan and the whole crew are so friendly and make killer food. Often found at Belleflower brewing, so grab one of each taco they make and grab a Belleflower beer and support two great local businesses. Craft beer and delicious tacos make a perfect pairing. Like I said follow them on social media to see their weekly schedule and any special menu items. Especially be on the lookout for kitchen takeovers, like they recently did at George and Leon’s with some special menu offerings. A must try for those who love tacos and everyone else...

Iron Clad was love at first bite. The incredible tacos were enough to make Iron Clad a weekly routine (okay…sometimes more than weekly). I’ve eaten my way through the entire menu and have tried numerous specials, and I’ve had nothing but exceptional food every time. Seriously! There’s never been an “off” day, just consistently great tacos. Most of the menu is gluten free.

As an added bonus, the people are what makes the experience special. The dedication of Dan, Joey, and co. is reflected through their food, and I’m always served laughs and good vibes along with whatever I order. This business is generous, gives back to the community, and uses their platform to advocate, which is important to me. Do yourself a favor and go get a taco from iron...