El Nutri Tacos

Location: 8438 SE Woodstock

Description:

Located just east of busy 82nd Avenue in the Lents neighborhood, El Nutri is a perennial SE neighborhood favorite for both authentic and more American-Mexican fusion taco truck fare; the convenient hours for lunch, dinner until 10PM and Saturdays; and very decent prices. The recent addition of a large, comfortable deck and tables and chairs on the patio makes this a nice respite sit-down for lunch or dinner when the weather is dry. In addition, El Nutri, unlike most “authentic” homespun taco trucks, even has their own website. Hurrah for taco trucks with websites!

Standard, but far better than average tacos and burritos of all kinds are made with fresh homemade tortillas, and are supplemented by specials such as huaraches, tortas (including a sloppy lick-smacking Cubana made with a whole mess of meats such as chicken or ham, egg, refried beans, avocado, lettuce, pickled jalapenos and cheeses), and a ham and cheese quesadilla.

The Lengua (tongue), and Desebrada (shredded beef) are standouts for those who love carne. All of the meats I’ve tried are tender and melt-in-your-mouth, the way they should be.

Don’t worry though; vegans and vegetarians will be pleasantly pleased at offerings such as tofu, soyrizo, vegetarian beans, and lots of fresh vegetables. El Nurti even offers soy mayo and other vegan condiments.

It’s this kind of attention to detail that makes El Nutri special. Food comes on nice plates with real silverware, not plastic. The patio is kept clean. The servers go out of their way to accommodate questions and special request. There is even a kids menu with smaller portioned, lower priced quesadillas, sopes and the the like.

I do have to tell you all a funny story though, one that for me only adds to the appeal of El Nutri. The neighborhood the truck is located in is by no means bad, it’s simply a “keeping it real” working class Portland ‘hood and not the trendy squeaky clean, boutique-ville we’ve come to witness in many areas West of 82nd Ave. That said, the last time I ate at El Nutri, there was a scene in the small apartment complex across the street that was like a cross between watching Shakespeare in the Park and an episode of Cops: wife beater t-shirts, angry woman throwing things out the upstairs window, and Bitchin’ Camero included.

Viva El Nutri! Viva the Lents Neighborhood! Viva food for the people!

Sample Menu:

~Tacos~

Corn tortillas grilled onions, cilantro and meat.

asada (grilled beef)—————————————–$1.25

pollo (chicken)——————————————–$1.25

alpastor (marinade pork)———————————–$1.25

carnitas (shredded pork)————————————$1.25

Chorizo (Mexican sausage)——————————–$1.25

lengua (beef tongue)—————————————$1.50

desebrada (shredded beef)———————————$1.50

Sopes $2.50

Small hand made tortilla topped w/ beans, onions, lettuce, Mexican cheese and your choice of meat.

Lengua or shredded beef $0.50 extra

Huarache $5.00

Large hand made tortilla, topped with/ black beans, onions, cilantro, cactus, carne asada and Mexican cheese.

ENCHILADA BURRITO $6.00

Beans, rice, cheese, and chicken all wrapped into flour tortilla topped w/ home made enchilada sauce and sour cream and a side of lettuce and salsa fresca.

~Burritos~

Choice of meat rice, cheese, beans, lettuce & grilled onions

carne asada (grilled beef)———————————$4.50

Al pastor (marinade pork)———————————$4.50

carnitas (shredded pork)———————————–$4.50

pollo (chicken)——————————————-$4.50

chorizo con huevo (mexican sausage & egg)——– —–$4.50

lengua (beef tongue)————————————–$5.00

desebrada(shredded beef)———————————$5.00

mbc(meat beans & cheese)———————————$3.50

Manadero-beans, rice, lettuce, grilled onions, salsa fresca, cheese, sour cream, red hot sauce, & your choice of meat.(beef tongue or shredded beef $1.00 +)—-$5.00

Fire-Beans, rice, jalapenos, grilled and raw onions, red and green sauce, sour cream, cheese, and your choice of meat.(beef tongue or shredded beef $1.00 +)——–$5.00

Fajita burrito-beans, rice, grilled onions, red and green bell peppers, chicken, and button mushrooms——————————$5.00

Supreme burrito-Shredded pork, grilled and raw onions, cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, rice, avocado sauce, pinto and black beans—–$6.50

Chicken A.B.L.T-Chicken, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, ranch, & cheese————————————————–$5.00

Chorizo w/potatoes-Pinto beans, cheese, grilled onions, sour cream, chorizo, potatoes, avocado, salsa fresca, and lettuce————–$6.50

~QUESADILLA~

Served with a side of lettuce and salsa fresca.

flour tortilla & cheese———————————-$2.50

Meat and cheese—————————————-$4.00

CHIMICHANGA $6.00

Deep fried burrito flour tortilla filled w/ beans, cheese, rice, and your choice of meat, topped w/sour cream, cheese and a side of lettuce and salsa fresca.

NACHOS $6.00

Add meat $3.00 more

Corn tortillas chips, jalapenos, beans, nacho cheese, tomatoes,

onions and sour cream

Chicken TOSTADA $3.50

Golden crispy corn tortilla topped w/ beans, onions, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, mexican cheese and chicken.

Or choice of meat $1.00 extra.

TACO SALAD $6.50

Flour taco bowl filled w/ beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream and your choice of meat.

~TORTAs~

Mexican sandwich

Mayonnaise, butter, beans, lettuce, onions, jalapenos, avocado, cheese, all grilled on a Mexican bread.

Pollo(chicken)———————————————–$5.00

Carne asada(beef)—————————————-$5.00

Alpastor(marinated pork)——————————–$5.00

Carnitas(shredded pork)———————————-$5.00

Chorizo c/ huevo(Mexican sausage w/egg)———–$5.00

jamon(ham)————————————————-$5.00

Lengua(beef tongue)—————————————$6.00

Desebrada(Shredded beef)————————-$6.00

KIDS MENU

Quesadilla-flour tortilla & cheese w/ your choice of a side of salad, beans or rice——-$2.50

BURRITO-beans and cheese all wrapped into a flour tortilla————————————-$2.50

SOPE-hand made tortilla topped w/ beans & cheese——————————————-$1.50

HUEVOS AL GUSTO-2 eggs any style w/ rice and tortillas————————————-$2.50

Hours: 10am- 10pm Mon-Sat, closed Sundays

Website: http://www.elnutritaco.net/home.nxg

E-mail: eljarochochido2m@aol.com

Phone: 503-788-3492

Location: 8438 SE Woodstock