***CLOSED MAY 2009***
Location: 4233 North Mississippi Ave. near North Skidmore Street.
Description: The only cart in Portland that I know of to get a Filipino soul food fix. Located on a large lot just north of the hustle and bustle of the N. Mississippi strip, this little brown wood clad trailer compound is also more reminiscent of a charming out of the way beach shack than an inner city food cart. With a scattering of wooden lounge chairs, a picnic table, and potted bamboo, Tita’s is a fun little lunch or afternoon snack escape. The only things missing are the hammocks, palm trees and gentle sound of crashing waves in the distance.
Abobo chicken, Pancit plate with Bat Meat, Lumpia and Guava Juice at Tita
Food offerings include wonderfully aromatic and fork tender Adobo Chicken served with rice, soy sauce seasoned Pancit rice noodles with vegetables (vegan), a variety of different Lumpia spring rolls and even Monkey Meat (marinated pork skewers) or Bat Meat (marinated chuck roast skewers). Sinigang soup made with pork, potatoes, onions and bok choy is made with a tangy tamarind base surely a terrific cold weather remedy, while the wasabi slaw is extremely refreshing and made with red and green cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts and sesame all served in a creamy vegan dressing.
The condiment table is generous and a great way to add a personal kick to your meal. Featuring a variety of well known and lesser known sauces and toppings like fish sauce, and a plethora of chili sauces and soy sauces, I’m glad to see my personal favorite represented, the Filipino ketchup known as banana sauce.
Desserts rotate according to season and whim, but often feature fresh mango or papaya swimming in a creamy sweet coconut milk sauce, while tropical ice cream flavors such as Lychee are sometimes available in the warmer months. For a traditional treat, try the Ube rice pudding made with soy/almond milk and purple yam (ube) topped with chopped nuts and coconut.
Hours seem to change rather frequently at this cart, so if you are coming from a distance you might want to call ahead first.
Sample Menu:
Lumpia – beef, chicken or TVP (vegan) – $1.50 each
Pancit rice noodles (vegan) – $5.00 small, $6.00 large. Add a chicken drumstick for $1.50 or Tofu for $1.00
Adobo Chicken, served with rice – Small $5.00, Large $7.00
Monkey Meat (pork marinated in lemon, peppers, herbs and spices) – $2.00 per skewer
Bat Meat – (chuck roast marinated in sweet chili sauce, ginger and paprika) – $3.00 per skewer
Wasabi Slaw (vegan) – $2.00
“Meal” – Pancit, Rice, and Protein (pork, chicken, beef or tofu) or 2 lumpia and a drink – $9.00
Email: Titaspista@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.titaspista.com/
Location: 4233 North Mississippi Ave
bummed to report it is closed, and i saw it being pulled away last week. to somewhere else? i kinda doubt it. the woman who ran it now is behind the kitchen in mississippi studios, so i have heard.
will something take its place in that lot? lets hope so! (please please indian food please please…)
Bummer…will update immediately. An Indian food cart on that lot would be much appreciated and needed, I agree!
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