Best Vegan & Vegan Friendly Mexican Restaurants in Portland, Oregon
As a passionate foodie who's explored every corner of this city's culinary landscape, I've discovered an incredible array of restaurants that are redefining Mexican cuisine through plant-based cooking. From hand-pressed, nixtamalized tortillas to innovative jackfruit carnitas and cashew-based cremas, these restaurants are a must-try!
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VeganO MexicanO
Nestled on SE Hawthorne, VeganO MexicanO is a spot with delicious tacos, emmoladas, chilaquiles, burritos, chile relleno and so much more! With proteins such as jackfruit carnitas, soy curls with mole, and asada seitan. There’s something to satisfy that Mexican food craving.
Note: The space is small and is covered but is not fully enclosed so dress warm if going on a cold day.
3207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Mis Tacones
Mis Tacones has many delicious dishes to choose from!
Mis Tacones is a queer-owned vegan Mexican restaurant that's capturing hearts with its bold, innovative approach to plant-based cuisine. Founded by Carlos Reynoso and Polo Abram Bañuelos in 2016 originally as a pop up. They later opened their brick and mortar and have created a standout menu with items such as "fish" tacos made with crispy oyster mushroom "pescado", chorizo tortas packed with homemade seitan that rivals any traditional meat version, massive nacho plates and so much more! They have an outstanding brunch menu as well that is worth coming for. There’s even a bar with delicious cocktails and mocktails. As a testament to their commitment to community, Mis Tacones offers free meals to brown trans people, creating a welcoming space that celebrates diversity through delicious food.
1670 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211
Chilango
The suadero is a stape taco at Chilango.
Chilango is a woman-owned Mexican restaurant founded by Vanessa Arrochi, a Mexico City native with a background in bio-chemistry. Chilango specializes in Mexico City street food where you’ll find suadero tacos, esquites, but also, quesadillas, sopes, and so much more!
Driven by her personal ethos, Arrochi has created more than just a restaurant—she's built a collaborative space where employees and patrons contribute to the restaurant's growth. With a commitment to fair wages, Chilango offers higher pay than most restaurants, reflecting Arrochi's dedication to ethical business practices. Her menu showcases innovative vegan Mexican dishes that honor traditional flavors while aligning with her values of sustainability and community.
La Casa de Mamá
Inspired by her mother's, Miriam Carrera founded La Casa de Mamá as a heartfelt tribute to her roots in Veracruz, Mexico. It is a panaderia pop up where you’ll find delicious conchas, flan, champurrado, and for savory, some delicious tamales with their signature mole sauce.
Her mission celebrates traditional Mexican cooking techniques and ingredients, reimagined through a vegan lens. Carrera's goal is to share her mother's cherished recipes, transforming them into plant-based dishes that preserve the soul of her family's cooking.
You can join La Casa de Mamá and Vegan Ventures for A Taste of Veracruz dinner event February 8th, 2025
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Mota y Limón Taquería
The papastor and blackpapastor tacos are a must! Made with handmade corn tortillas.
Opened in 2021, Mota y Limon is a family-owned Mexican restaurant that celebrates traditional techniques and modern dining flexibility. Their commitment to authenticity shines through their hand-made tortillas, crafted using nixtamalization—an ancient Mexican preparation method that enhances corn's nutritional value and flavor. The menu offers easily customizable tacos that cater to various dietary preference. Their taco plate is valued at $12 for 4 tacos and they have vegan options to choose from such as their papastor, blackpapastor, and more.
722 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
De Noche/ Comala
Born from República in Fall 2020, De Noche emerged as a culinary storytelling platform that celebrates the depth and complexity of Mexican cuisine. By day, the restaurant offers familiar dishes like pozole, menudo, tortas, and quesadillas, while transforming at night into an elevated dining experience. Connected to the bar Comala, De Noche allows patrons to enjoy its menu items in both spaces, creating a versatile dining destination. The restaurant offers an extensive array of vegan options and can easily accommodate dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy their innovative dishes. From memelas and tlacoyos to tacos de cochinita, each plate is carefully crafted alongside beautifully curated Mexican wines, mezcales, and cocktails. Their commitment extends beyond food, offering a seasonal tabla de queso with artisan cheeses, salsas, and fruit jellies that showcase the richness of Mexican culinary traditions.
De Noche Website Comala Website
422 NW 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Plaza Cayoacan
Veggie filled enchiladas topped with house made red and green salsas.
Rooted in the spirit of Coyoacán, a vibrant neighborhood in Mexico City known for its rich cultural heritage, Plaza Cayoacan is a family-owned restaurant with a commitment to quality shines through their dedication to using local ingredients that are free from hormones, preservatives, and antibiotics, ensuring sustainable and wholesome dining. The menu includes vegan friendly options such as delicious enchiladas, tacos with different proteins to choose from such as tempeh, vegan chorizo, and veggies, and burritos!
3433 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Taquería Los Puñales
The vegan tacos at Los Puñales are outstanding!
Taquería Los Puñales is a queer-owned casual spot that celebrates Mexican street food with a fresh, vibrant approach. Their handmade corn tortillas serve as the foundation for a diverse menu featuring an array of tacos. Vegan options shine with innovative offerings like vegan tinga and mole, alongside traditional favorites such as calabazitas and rajas. The restaurant's fresh aguas frescas are particularly renowned, adding a refreshing complement to their flavorful taco selections.
3312 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Want all of my top recommendations in Portland? After moving back in 2019, I’ve eaten all over the city and have put together my top recommendations of vegan and vegan friendly restaurants, cafes, and bars with my interactive Vegan Portland Map!
