Best Mexican food in East Portland, OR

Homemade Mexican Comfort Food + Handcrafted Margaritas: Your Full-Service Restaurant + Bar

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Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp marinated in lime, with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro + onion, with homemade chips.

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Stuffed Jalapeños

Homemade, filled with goat cheese + pork chorizo, Pacifico beer battered, with avocado ranch for cooling down. Muy caliente! Or, for the gringos, very hot!

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Nachos de la Casa

Homemade chips baked with pinto beans, cheddar & Jack, topped with olives, green onions, cilantro, jalapeños, crema & pico de gallo.

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Posole | Bowl

Served with choice of corn or flour tortillas. Spicy tomato broth filled with roasted chicken + hominy, served with cabbage, cilantro, radishes, onion & lime.

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Mexican Chopped Salad

Chopped lettuce, tossed with pinto beans, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, corn, cilantro, cheddar, Jack, topped with grilled chicken, avocado, queso fresco, tortilla strips + a our jalapeño corn muffin.

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Carne Asada Steak Salad

Crispy tostada shell, baked with refried beans + cheese, topped with grilled carne asada, lettuce, radishes, pico de gallo + our jalapeño corn muffin.

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Siri's Bowl

Our Burrito de la Casa, naked! (no tortilla). Rice, pinto beans, lettuce, crema, fresh salsa + your choice of filling.

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Burrito de la Casa

With pinto beans, rice, cheddar + Jack, and your choice of filling.

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California Burrito

Grilled carne asada, French fries, guacamole, cheese, our salsa fresca, onions + cilantro, all wrapped up in a flour tortilla, grilled to perfection.

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Mimi's Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken + corn tortillas baked with layers of corn, creamy green chile sauce + cheese, topped with crema, tomatoes + black olives, with our House Salad.

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Welcome to Que Pasa Cantina!

Located in the heart of SE Portland, Que Pasa is your go-to spot for homemade margaritas, original cocktails and authentic homemade Mexican food. We offer full service, with a vibrant, fun atmosphere, heated patios, indoor dining and a fireplace room. No counter ordering here!! Let us wait on you. Stop by for a quick bite, check out our great $5 Happy Hour after work with friends, plan a gathering with family, or simply let us cook you a fresh meal. Dine in, delivery + takeout available.

Bold Flavors, Authentic Mexican Dishes

We created our menu from a love of Mexico. We take pride in making our salsas, sauces and all our dishes from scratch. Whether you’re a fan of traditional items, or looking for something different, you’ll find something to love here. Don't forget about our scratch margaritas—hand mixed and served with a smile! Every dish and drink is a reflection of our passion for flavor and a commitment to giving our guests the best dining experience possible. Join us for: 📍$5 Happy Hour 📍Drinks 📍Dinner

Order From Our Website + Custom App

Order directly from our website to save money, get faster service and earn free food via our rewards program. When using our App, your money comes to us directly, cutting out third party fees we pay, and you do too. Help support our local small business! Download our App today to get discounts and save money.

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!$5 Happy Hour!

We have a new $5 Happy Hour which includes Drinks and Appetizers. Come in with your friends after work, your family before a show or game, or simply to grab a quick bite. We understand value, and budget, and want to offer what savings we can to our customers, with our homemade items. Offered Daily 4-6 pm, and also Late Nite, Friday and Saturday, 9-10 pm. This means we offer our Happy Hour menu more hours than our regular Dinner menu. xoxo

Fresh Ingredients + Homemade Dishes

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Order Online with Ease

Craving Mexican but no time for dining in? No problem! Ordering online from Que Pasa Cantina is quick and easy. With just a few clicks, you can have your favorite margaritas, beer and meals ordered, how you like them. Our takeout and delivery options make it super convenient for you to enjoy your meal whether you are at home, work, or on the go. Choose pick up, in store, or delivery, to get it delivered right to your door. We're just a few clicks away and we’ve got you covered!

About Us - Celebrating 20 Years!

Angie and Sarah opened in March 2005, with a dream of sharing their love of Mexico with Portland. R+D trips to Mexico served as inspiration to create drink and dinner recipes in a welcoming cantina vibe. Add in our love for a good get together with family and friends, and voila!, Que Pasa Cantina. We strive daily for the trifecta; delicious food + drinks, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Thanks for your support of 20 years, Portland.

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Featuring

Happy Hour

$5 Drink + Appetizer specials, 4-6 pm daily. And late nite Fri-Sat 9-10 pm.

Vegetarian + Vegan Options

Our dishes are cooked to order.

Full Service

We wait on you, start to finish. No waiting in lines at counters here!

Convenient Location

Located in SE Portland, near Ladd’s Addition.

Heated Patios

We have two heated patios and a basket of blankets to get cozy.

Fireplace Room

Our Lounge has a groovy faux fireplace for intimate drinks + dinner parties.

Free WiFi

Of course!

Wheelchair Accessible

We welcome all. XO

What our guests are saying

Check out our most recent reviews!

The food and service quality was truly exceptional, the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I can't wait to come back. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Bianca B.

One of the best frozen margaritas I’ve ever had. the birria tacos were outstanding. do yourself a favor, and get the fried jalapeño poppers appetizer. so good. don’t sleep on the potatoes olé!

Chad M.

First time here, absolutely love the whole experience. The ambiance and decor inside and outside is beautiful and inviting and the customer service is awesome. I can't even say how delicious the food was, everything we tried was so delicious! Can't wait to come back to try the tamales and the ques