El Guero

I love the El Guero burrito! Such a great chili relleno burrito. Both the Steak and Chicken are excellent. I just wish they were consistently open with their posted hours. I go here at least once a week. But occasionally their closed when it says they’re open. Aside from that. This food cart is top notch!

My favorite taco spot, hands down. I used to go multiple days a week, and I’m saddened that this is no longer the case. However, since I can’t frequent as much as I’d like, every time I go now seems extra special. The husband/​wife that run it are super friendly, and always have a smile on their faces. I recommend the al pastor. Absolutely delicious.

I first went here wanting to try another truck but it was closed.
Ordered $ 7 vege quesadilla. Total disappointment (just lots of uncooked onions & white muchrooms). It was meh. I could get better taste and cheaper from package food. Not enough saltiness. Portion was small. And the side bean and rise was literally 2 spoonful and taste like from a can.
Now their burrito is huge. But taste is meh.
for the waiting time and the price, I would not come back to this place.
also they charge extra if you use your credit card.

My machaca burrito tasted like white people made it. Like some ol’ Texan ranchers made a pot roast-​flavored breakfast burrito.

Gotta love a solid Portland food cart. Shout out to Pat for the great service and killer food.

I haven’t had anything else from here, but their breakfast burritos are great.
Update: I had a carnitas taco from them and it was pretty great. Carnitas were crispy and yet tender. I’d highly recommend. Great prices too.

Hey it’s okay! Solid alright.
Been here several times and yeah, pretty decent.
The red sauce is kinda hot, the green is tangy. Surprise!
B^)

Well, the California Burrito was an epic fail. Rarely do I not finish a meal, but tossed ¼ of it. Guess it’s hit and miss (see other review.)

I went to Rose City Food Park mainly to try PDX671 (which I loved) & ended up ordering the El Guero burrito to take to go because the place I was staying at didn’t have great food selections nearby unless you’re into fast food. This burrito was awesome! I just ordered something quick that I could eat several hrs later for dinner & just picked this burro off the top of the menu. It’s a burrito with chile relleno, steak, cheese, beans, rice & salsa & I’m sure something else. What made this burro great was that they chopped up the steak so it was similar to ground beef. I hate it when they put chunks of steak in burritos at like every LA joint because it always necessitates flossing afterwards (not to mention a tired jaw from chewing tough cuts). Anyways, I’m giving them 5 stars because 1) I came back a 2^nd time & ordered the same thing & it was just as fantastic even though it was made by someone different (consistency) 2) it was $ 5.50 for a really good size burrito. I’ve had to spread each burro over 2 meals. I recommend it!

Omg. Let me tell you, I just moved back from California and I thought I’d never have tacos as I had there. El Guero proved me wrong. They also have great burritos! I’ve had there breakfast burrito before work and grabbed their carnitas burrito for lunch! Extremely tasty!

My fiancé and I live near by and we are here a minimum of three times a week. The tacos are so delicious and cheap! Nothing fancy, just yummy authentic Mexican. For the price, convenience and friendliness of the staff this place can’t be beat.

This cart is located at the ROSE CITY FOOD PARK off NE SANDY. FYI, check it out. Great prices, good cooks, awesome Mexican food.

This place is awesome! The breakfast burrito is one of the best I’ve ever had! The price is very reasonable, the service is great and the food comes fast. It would be great if they used Square but they don’t so make sure you’ve got cash.

Do you have $ 6 and the desire for a giant tasty breakfast burrito? Well then this is the place for you. Okay so the burrito is actually $ 5 but you should give at least a buck for a tip for this monster.
Here is the lowdown. The sign says open 7 days a week at 9am. That is somewhat true, he usually arrives between 9 –10am.
There are all kinda of options for various Mexican cuisine, but the breakfast burrito seems to be the go to build your own option for most people. If you want it all (mushrooms, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, peppers, meat, cheese, sour cream, the list keeps going) you can really build a monster and it will still cost $ 5.

I’m so happy to finally have really good authentic Mexican food within walking distance of my house! What does that matter to you? It doesn’t. What probably does matter to you are are the big 3 — quality, value, and service and El Guero has them all. The food is exceptional and the portions are generous. The price is about as good as you’ll find anywhere. The service has always been friendly and fast. I highly recommend giving them a try if you like authentic Mexican food.

I’m a bit confused as to whether this cart is now on SE Powell, or still on NE Sandy, as it was when I checked them out, late last year. Value, value, value is the name of the game w/​lovely, fledgling little businesses like El Guero. I found the owner and his wife to be highly personable and they seemed like they really enjoyed what they were doing, and there was no question whatsoever they knew exactly what they were doing in the kitchen! Ay madre— the machaca is an event worth the trip all by itself, packed w/​juicy, shredded beef, egg and onion (heavy onions is how I prefer it, w/​the spiciest most pepper-​laden sauce they carry!). I also enjoyed greatly their quesadillas and steak fajita tacos. There’s so much good Tex-​Mex out there that it is, to my mind and tummy, very hard for anybody to separate from the pack and earn that elusive 5^th star, but these folks come awfully close, and are indeed worth a try. Check ‘em out, then let the rest of us know: Powell, or Sandy, or ??? Donde este este coche?

(NOTE: At the time of this review, El Guero is at the Rose City Food Park, near NE 52^nd and Sandy Blvd)
Many people who know me are aware that burritos are one of my many addictions. And because I’m a big breakfast fan, breakfast burritos are probably the first thing I seek out at these Mexican carts. Oh, El Guero also has tacos, quesadillas, and the non-​breakfast burritos (with the usual beans, rice, choice of meat, etc.), but it’s like my internal target locks in on breakfast items first. It certainly helps if there’s bacon.
And that’s just what we have here. A thick $ 5 breakfast burrito. A warmed giant flour tortilla gets stuffed with cooked potatoes, bacon, cheese, and eggs. A killer sweet deal, honestly. The potatoes are soft and fluffy. The smoky diced bacon is an automatic win. The proper amount of cheese and eggs for my liking. I can get all the flavors in one bite — but if I get more bacon, that’s perfectly OK. Everything is seasoned properly. Most people should be filled just from this breakfast burrito alone.
The burrito came with two sauces, green and red. Perfect for the panda to just drink straight.
Other breakfast items include breakfast tacos, chorizo tacos, and omelets. There’s even a Chorizo Con Papas Burrito ($ 4.75) with potatoes, chorizo, scrambled eggs, onions, beans, cheese, and sour cream inside a flour tortilla.
The regular cheese quesadilla here ($ 3.75) also comes with beans, rice, and guacamole. For an extra dollar, try the Special Quesadilla with melted cheese, bell peppers, onions, chicken, and guacamole.
Fajita plates are $ 6. Choice of chicken, carne asada, or a «trio» (asada, chicken, and shrimp).
On the regular burrito options, my eyes darted to the El Guero Burrito ($ 5) and the Chile Relleno Burrito ($ 4.75). The El Guero option is pretty much a Chile Relleno burrito with steak added.
For me, the breakfast burrito was a huge hit, and I hope to return and try some more items! They advertise themselves as being open 7 days a week, at least for now. They may open at 9 am.