Mexican/ Tex-Mex

A Veteran Portland Restaurateur Is Opening a Pizzeria That Will Specialize in Mexican-Inspired Pies

It’s called Zapapizza, and it comes from Nick Zukin, owner of popular Old Town taco spot Mi Mero Mole. (Full disclosure: Zukin is an occasional WW contributor.) It will specialize in thick-crust pies with a Mexican twist—think albondigas, chile relleno, even a chilaquiles pizza covered in salsa verde and melted cheese.

A New Festival Celebrates the Vibrancy of Portland’s Sneaker Culture

Hanging out with Ian Williams, it’s easy to see why he is the ideal guy to helm a streetwear festival in Portland.

A Portland Restauranteur Reveals He Once Paid to Help an Employee Smuggle Her Child into the United States

I know I haven’t been alone the last several weeks in my frustration seeing migrant and refugee families detained and separated from their children under the current administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy. But the images strike me especially close to the heart—because I’ve seen the pain of that separation up close.

The Battle Over Kooks Burritos Led to Death Threats and International Outrage. We Invited Portland Chefs to Weigh In.

We probably should have seen Kooks coming. But we really didn’t anticipate that a short and positive review of a weekends-only breakfast burrito pop-up a couple of weeks ago would ignite an international incident

Portlanders Have Already Raised $125,000 For "TriMet Heroes" Killed and Injured in MAX Hate Attack

Mi Mero Mole Division Offering Dollar Tacos and Free 100-Level Blazer Tickets On Final Day

The all-day closing fiesta will also include all-you-can-eat tacos, $2.50 draft beers, $1 sodas, $1 tacos during the final hour from 8-9 pm, and also a very dangerous thing: $5 shots of any tequila or mezcal on MMM’s expansive list… no matter how expensive. Day drinks, I hear you calling.

Mi Mero Mole Closing on Division Street Because of Traffic, Unadventurous Diners

“I’m not going to half-ass some grey beef trimmings from a bag just because a bro can’t be bothered to try something new.”