south of the border
B.J.'S BRAZILIAN
This casual spot provides a scrumptious introduction to Brazilian food.7019 SE Milwaukie Ave., 236-9629. M CAFE AZUL
The first great Mexican restaurant of the region.313 3rd St., McMinnville, (503) 435-1234. M CHEZ GRILL
Tasty Cal-Mex-inspired items.2229 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 239-4002. M CHEZ JOSE EAST/WEST
These funky restaurants offer basic Mexican food.2200 NE Broadway, 280-9888. 8502 SW Terwilliger Blvd., 244-0007. M LA CRUDA
Tacos and burritos form the core of the menu.2500 SE Clinton St., 233-0745. I ESPARZA'S TEX MEX CAFE
Mexican fare with a dash of Texas barbecue.2725 SE Ankeny St., 234-7909. M EL PALENQUE
A hybrid of Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine.8324 SE 17th Ave., 231-5140. M EL SALVADOR
Try the Salvadoran specialties. 5919 SE Foster Road, 775-7501. I SALVADOR MOLLY'S
Volcanic Caribbean food.1523 SW Sunset Blvd., 293-1790. I-M LA SIRENITA
Lunch here is one of the best noontime treats.2817 NE Alberta St., 335-8283. I TAQUERIA CHAVEZ
Traditional, authentic Mexican homecooking.5703 SE 82nd Ave., 777-2282; 11516 NE Sandy Blvd., 253-2387. I |
