Author Archives: dieselboi

Pita Express

Location: SW 3rd and Washington Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm The Story: The lot at SW 3rd Ave has food from almost every corner of the world and with the addition of Pita Express, we can now get a taste of Lebanon. … Continue reading

Posted in Debit/Credit Carts Accepted, Downtown, Falafel, Lebanese, Lunch, Middle Eastern, SW 3rd and Washington, Vegetarian Options, Weekends |

Food Cart News

Spring is definitely here and there is some news to report from Portland’s food carts. Green Castle has re-opened with 9 carts ready to serve you. GF Chef and Diamond Thai have returned and newcomers include Picnic, Holy Cannoli, Flyin’ … Continue reading

Posted in CART CULTURE |

Argentina PDX

Location: NE 22nd and Alberta Hours: Tues-Sun, 10:30am-8pm The Story: Every year around the holidays, my family gathers with friends from many generations and we make sausage – Swedish, Polish and Bratwurst. It has been a family tradition for more … Continue reading

Posted in Argentinian, Debit/Credit Carts Accepted, Dinner, Fries, Lunch, NE 22nd and Alberta, Sandwiches, South American, Vegetarian Options, Weekends |

Pupuseria La Miguelena

Location: SE 82nd and Harney, Cartlandia Hours: weekdays, lunchtime into afternoon The Story: I was first introduced to Salvadorian pupusas last summer at La Cocina de Chepe. While there, I met Zoyla, the pupusa master making her magic in the … Continue reading

Posted in Central American, Dinner, Lunch, Salvadorian, SE 82nd and Harney, Southeast-Portland, Vegetarian Options, Weekends | Tagged |

Carte Blanche

Location: SE 32nd and Hawthorne Hours: Thurs-Sun, 12-7pm The Story: The ubiquitous silver Airstreams that banked so many miles on the byways of America have now carved out a second life for themselves as food carts. Carte Blanche is the … Continue reading

Posted in Debit/Credit Carts Accepted, Dinner, Lunch, Salads, Sandwiches, SE 33rd and Hawthorne, Soups, Southeast-Portland, Vegetarian Options, Weekends |