Top 10 Food Trucks in Portland, OR

Posted by Jason on Aug 17th, 2009 | 1 comment

NOTE: Top 10 Portland food carts originally appeared on Sunset.com. I came across it and thought that it was interesting because Spoonfed Grill is based on a similar concept to the popular Portland food trucks and lunch carts. I’m going to need to get out that way and try La Jarochita!

From her cute trailer, Moxie Rx, in North Portland, Nancye Benson whips up excellent juice drinks and breakfasts.

1. La Jarochita

Veracruz-style tamales in banana leaves and made-to-order Mexican flatbreads (sopes and huaraches) with various toppings. 310 S.W. Fifth Ave.; 503/421-9838.

2. Tábor

From a truck that looks like a gypsy cart, Czech specialties like fried eggplant on ciabatta, slathered with paprika spread and horse-radish. Stark St. near S.W. Fifth Ave.; schnitzelwich.com or 503/997-5467.

3. The Sugar Cube

Glorious cupcakes and cookies. Contact to place orders. 503/890-2825.

4. Spella Caffe

They roast the coffee beans off-site, then hand-pulls sublime espresso drinks here. Dreamy, chocolate-flaked stracciatella gelato too (served seasonally beginning Mar 21). W. Ninth Ave. at Alder St.; 503/421-9723.

5. Samurai Bento

The Japanese-born owner and his sons cook homey fare like yakisoba ― pan-fried noodles with pork or tofu, vegetables, a fried egg, and pickled ginger. 950 S.W. Alder St.; 503/757-8802.

6. Asian Station Cafe

Pan-Asian specialties like delicately flavored shrimp har gow, flaky roti flatbread with curry sauce, and chicken-coconut curry. 599 S.W. 10th Ave.; 503/227-5727.

North Portland

7. Moxie Rx Roadside Juice Bar & Cafe

Lighter-than-air buckwheat waffles, buttery biscuits, salads, smoothies, and juice drinks. N. Mississippi Ave. at N. Shaver St.; 503/285-0701.

8. Junior Ambassador’s

Wonderful whole-wheat “pan-wiches” with cheddar and tomato, plus gingery slaw or Cheez-Its. Reopens Mar 1; next to 4734 N. Albina Ave.; 503/880-0851.

Sellwood

9. Garden State

Farm-to-table Italian-style chickpea polenta sandwiches, divine arancine (fried risotto balls), and a meatball hero to make an Italian mama proud. Closed Mon; next to 7875 S.E. 13th Ave.; 503/705-5273.

10. Tastebud

At their store and at four farmers’ markets, these folks make chewy, smoky pizza with toppings like asparagus, shallots, and dandelion marmalade. 503/234-0330.

Sunset.com: 4 great Portland food cart recipes

One Response

1. Carlton says:

   September 12, 2009 at 8:32 pm

   Thanks for the lead. I’ve always wanted to visit Portland, Mt. Hood specifically, but the food carts might just have me out there sooner than expected.