Nuestra Cocina

Colorful and lively, this Mexican restaurant in Southeast Portland serves up authentic south-of-the-border eats, causing patrons to plan their next visit before they're even out the door. It's all because of tasty items like spiced, shredded pork filled tortillas, beef tips braised with Chipolte sauce and prawns served in garlic, and the Oaxacan Pasilla chile presented alongside refried black beans and plantains. A full bar offers plenty of variety, including obligatory (and outstanding) tequilas. Don't leave without treating yourself a bit; something along the lines of cinnamon ice cream, pumpkin sorbet or champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate thickened with flour) might be nice.