Location: SE 82nd at Holgate and SE Division around 123rd

Description:

I grew up in rural SE Portland out by Powell Butte, so venture in that direction every so often to visit family. When I do, I try to take a circuitous route traveling down those streets I haven’t been down since I was a child. Earlier this fall, it was SE Holgate. As we crossed 82nd, I eyed this cart in the lot of the corner market and decided to check it out.

Cora Y Huichol is a Mexican Taqueria truck offering up an extensive menu of Mexican favorites, including many seafood and vegetarian options. When we were there at around noon on a Saturday, they were doing brisk business, telling me that this was a favorite among the many taco trucks that line 82nd blvd.

I have been to Cora Y Huichol twice now. On the first visit, I tried the carnitas burrito. I love carnitas. Who doesn’t love braised spiced pork served up with beans and rice, a little guacamole and some spicy peppers. This wasn’t your traditional giant burrito which makes you wish you hadn’t finished it. The size was perfect for the price and I was sated, albeit my mouth was burning from putting on a bit to much hot sauce. On my second visit, I chose tacos. I normally get tacos to gauge a new taco truck, so had to try theirs. I am use to paying $1.50 a taco, so was happy to see that out in SE, they are only $1.25. Woohooo, saving some money! Cora Y Huichol didn’t disappoint. You can get tacos served with your choice of meats from carnitas to asada to chorizo and even lengua (beef tongue.) You can also get it vegetarian. I picked out three different meats and chowed down.

If you are out and about in SouthEast Portland, check out some of the taco trucks out there. Cora Y Huichol is one of many who offer up excellent Mexican food at a great price. The Portland Mercury just finished a story on Taco Trucks to give you an idea of what others like. If you go, grab a lengua taco and tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya.

Sample Menu:

Choices of meat: asada (steak), adobada (BBQ pork), pollo (chicken), carnitas (pork), lengua (beef tongue), cabeza (beef cheek), chorizo (Mexican sausage) and others.

Tacos – $1.25 each

Quesadillas – $4.49

Burritos – $4.49

Totas – $4.99

Tostadas – $2.99 each

Numerous Marisco (seafood) options ranging from ceviche at $2.99 to Camarones ahogados (shrimp in lemon and spices) for $11.99

Vegetarian options available

Hours: Daily 11am-10pm

Phone/Contact: 503 995 6606

INSERT_MAP

Share this: Facebook

Twitter

Reddit

Email

Print

