Rico's Burritos — Restaurant in Portland

--- burrito --- Breakfast burrito ⭐⭐⭐✨ didn't love the chorizo for some reason, but it'll hit the spot when you need a breakfast burrito Al pastor ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨

❤️Steak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good staple cheesey

❤️Nopales ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ not afraid to try new food but for some reason I got a little nervous about this because I didn't know how it was cooked or where the spikes go was basically like a burrito with extra peppers and citrus taste, this will be a new default for me

Chicken ⭐⭐⭐⭐ not as good as steak or al pastor juicy chicken though good order for kids

Al pastor ⭐⭐⭐✨ solid but won't blow your mind. I think the asada is better than this one. I think the meat is slightly dry here but I like the seasoning that goes on the rice.

--- others --- Tamale ⭐⭐⭐✨ not a ton of meat love the corn flavor

❤️Steak sopes ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ really good order a couple if you want a whole meal of it though about the size of your palm crispy and substantial maza

Pollo Enchiladas plate ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love the crispness of it, it was actually crunchy and not soggy would get steak next time beans were great, not overly salty. liked the rice

--- salsas --- Green...

first time here, theres nothing wrong with the carne asada burrito. i got it with no sour cream & added lemon & green salsa. it was $11, which beats every other mexican place around here by $5. the tortilla actually had some flavor & chew, which i havnt noticed in any of the other shops that sell burritos. the carne asada is trimmed & not fatty. they do use large pieces of onion, but its caramelized so its not just a raw bitter chunk like in the other shops. the cheese was melted properly, unlike all the other shops around here that just drop cold cheese on before they wrap it up. you should know a bit of spanish if you have any questions for them or want to make conversation. the lady running it was very polite & the food came out quick.

if im in the area ill...

I lived in NE Portland for a short stint, and I can definitively say that Rico’s Burritos was the best part about my time in the PNW. The Mexican food here is the absolute bees knees: my favorites are the pastor burrito, Chile relleno breakfast burrito, and chicken breakfast burrito (they’ll add whatever protein to the breakfast burrito– just ask!). Coming from LA where Mexican food abounds, this place hit the spot and then some, beating out most of my favorite spots from the homeland. The owners are so kind and the food so good, this is a local gem that is severely underlooked and under-appreciated. Pack your sh*t, get in the car, and get to...