WanderFood Wednesday: The WanderFoodie Eats Portland: La Jarochita Mexican Food Cart
Don’t stop at La Jarochita if you want just a little snack. The portions at this Mexican food cart are big!
Take the huarache (above). It’s a dinner-plate-sized crispy tortilla ($5.50) piled high with your choice of meat and/or beans—we opted for the savory carnitas—plus lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, cheese, and a squirt of sour cream.
Even the sopes—with similar toppings on a thick corn tortilla—are ample. And they’re a great deal at only $3!
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La Jarochita is in the food court “pod” at SW 5th and Stark, in downtown Portland, Oregon. For more Portland food adventures, check out The WanderFoodie Eats Portland. Buen provecho!
Tasty Travels!
Carolyn
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All photos © Carolyn B. Heller 7 comments
So how do you actually eat this? It looks delicious, but not like something you can stand on a street corner and munch!
@Mara, it’s not that easy to eat without making a huge mess! Fortunately, La Jarochita has a little counter with stools at the side of their cart, where you can set down your huarache and eat it with a knife and fork.
I am drooling! I have longed for decent Mexican food ever since I visited Mexico City last year but unfortunately the places I have so far been travelling in this year have fallen short of providing good Mexican food. A trip to Portland will definitely be on my list next time I’m in the US!
@Julia, I know how you feel. I live in British Columbia (Canada), where we have all kinds of delicious dishes, but very few Mexican food options. I’m always on the lookout for good Mexican food when I travel!