Self-Guided Tour: Portland and Environs
Begin your tour downtown at Pioneer Courthouse Square and use public transportation to visit most of the sites. Pick up a transit map and day pass at the Tri-Met office at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The day pass can be used on all Tri-Met buses, the Portland Streetcar, Vintage Trolley, and MAX, Portland’s light rail system. For information call 503.238.7433 or plan your trip, in English or Spanish, online at www.tri-met.org.
Downtown, Southwest and Northwest Portland
North, Northeast Portland
Southeast Portland
Gresham
Beaverton
Hillsboro
Nightlife
Downtown, Southwest and Northwest Portland
Belilissima Fine Gifts, 724 S.W. Washington St. (503.226.2556)
Ceramics, jewelry and gifts from Spain, Mexico and Central America.
Oba!, 555 N.W. 12th Ave. (503.228.6161)
Sophisticated Nuevo Latino cuisine. Lively bar. Dinner daily.
Salvador Molly’s, 1523 S.W. Sunset Blvd. (503.293.1790)
Caribbean food. Lunch and dinner daily.
Tapeo, 2764 N.W. Thurman St. (503.226.0409)
Spanish tapas. Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.
St. Patrick’s Church, 1623 N.W. 19th Ave. (503.222.4086)
Spanish-language mass Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
North, Northeast Portland
There are numerous shops and restaurants along N. and N.E. Lombard St. Tri-Met bus #75.
Becerra’s International Groceries, 2741 N. Lombard St. (503.289.0044)
Small selection of groceries and music CDs, cassettes.
Amorosa Fashions, 2739 N. Lombard St. (503.247.1261)
Clothing and boots; gowns, dolls and gifts for special events, such as girls’ 15th birthdays and baptisms.
You’ll find groceries and taquerias on Alberta St. This vibrant neighborhood is full of art galleries and restaurants. Tri-Met bus #72.
La Nueva Comercial Mi Lupita, 2000 N.E. Alberta St. (503.282.1892)
This large and bright grocery store has a generous meat selection and services such as airline ticket sales and money orders.
La Bonita Taqueria, 2839 N.E. Alberta St. (503.281.3662)
Tacos, burritos. Specialty is burrito smothered with cheese and salsa. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
La Sirenita Taqueria and Market, 2815-17 N.E. Alberta St. (503.335.8283, 503.284.5676)
Tacos, tamales, burritos, seafood, etc. Open daily.
La Sirenita Market, 2815 N.E. Alberta St. (503.284.5676)
Mexican restuarnat and grocery with gifts, music, paperbacks, and video rentals.
Pambiche, 2811 N.E. Glisan St. (503.233.0511)
Great food in this colorful Cuban restaurant. Lunch and dinner daily.
Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park (503.226.2811)
Exhibits featuring pre-Columbian, Mexican and Latin American art.
Holy Cross Catholic Church, North Portland Catholic Community, 5227 N. Bowdoin St. (503.289.2834)
Spanish-language mass Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
The Grotto, The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, Sandy Blvd. at N.E. 85th Ave. (503.254.7371)
World-renowned Catholic sanctuary.
Southeast Portland
There’s shopping and dining at the intersection of S.E. 122nd Ave. and Market St. Tri-Met bus #27 or #71.
El Grande, 1725 S.E. 122nd Ave. (503.254.6936)
This place has it all, from groceries to gowns. The grocery store has fresh meat and produce and lots of piñatas. The large clothing store has men’s and women’s clothing and gowns for special occasions, such as baptisms and girls’ 15th birthdays.
Puerto Marquez Mexican Restaurant, 1721 S.E. 122nd Ave. (503.253.6842)
Seafood specialties of Acapulco.
El Salvador Restaurant, 5919 S.E. Foster Rd. (503.774.7501)
Salvadoran, Mexican and Guatemalan food.
Esparza’s Tex-Mex Café, 2725 S.E. Ankeny St. (503.234.7909)
Popular, with extensive menu. Lunch and dinner, Tuesday-Saturday.
La Calaca Comelona, 2304 SE Belmont (503.239.9675)
Traditional Mexican fare. Closed Sunday.
La Catalana, 2821 S.E. Stark St. (503.232.0948)
Spanish cuisine; tapas a specialty.
Gresham
Just across E. Burnside Street from the Rockwood MAX stop at E. 188th Ave. you’ll find restaurants and markets.
The Original Taco House, 18935 E. Burnside St. (503.665.9777)
Popular restaurant with two other branches in Portland. Burritos and tacos are specialties; kids’ meals with prizes.
Becerra’s International Groceries, 18929 E. Burnside St. (503.667.4444)
Large Mexican grocery store with frozen foods section, wine, beer, fresh pastry and produce, magazines, CDs.
Tacho’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 18901 E. Burnside St. (503.665.5570)
Extensive menu. Entertainment nightly. (See Nightlife.)
You can reach Main Square, at the intersection of N.E. Main St. and N.E. Division St., by MAX or Tri-Met bus #4.
Taqueria Tepatitlan, 90 N.E. Division St. (503.491.1650)
Eat here or call for free delivery. Burritos, tacos and specialties.
Pasteleria Fiesta Todo, 68 N.E. Division St. (503.492.2828)
Mexican breads, pastries and cakes for all occasions.
All businesses listed below are Hispanic at Gresham Plaza, at the intersection of E. Powell Blvd. and N.E. Cleveland Ave. Tri-Met bus #80 or #84.
La Esperanza Panaderia Mexicana, 857 E. Powell Blvd. (503.667.6228)
Mexican bakery with large selection.
Princesa’s Fashion, 855 E. Powell Blvd. (503.491.9717)
Women’s clothing, music CDs and cassettes.
Korita’s Musical, 851 E. Powell Blvd. (503.665.5212)
Men’s clothing, boots, hats, Mexican imports, music CDs and cassettes.
La Tienda de Guadalupe, 847 E. Powell Blvd. (503.669.8035)
Large selection of Mexican groceries, gifts, music CDs and cassettes; fresh meat, produce, pastries; “La Fonda” snack bar in back.
Restaurante Mariscos 7 Mares, 841 E. Powell Blvd. (503.667-5602)
Seafood is the specialty here, where the spacious bar dominates the restaurant.
St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 1015 S.E. 182nd Ave. (503.665.4935)
Spanish-language mass Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Beaverton
Baja Fresh, 2625 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd. (503.277.2252)
Mexican fast food from fresh ingredients.
La Fogata, 3905 S.W. 117th Ave., Suite H. (503.526.8808)
Restaurant featuring seafood, chicken, fajitas, burritos and more.
Latino Imports, 3905 S.W. 117th Ave., Suite D. (503.626.7765)
Mexican groceries.
Tiendita La Perla, 12020 S.W. Allen Blvd. (503.254.6936)
Mexican groceries and cookware, clothing and piñatas. Spanish-language videos for rent.
India Bonita 2 Tienda Mexicana, 12090 S.W. Allen Blvd. (503.526.8982)
Large selection of music and videos. Some clothing and groceries.
St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 5105 S.W. Franklin St. (503.644.2619)
Spanish-language mass Sunday at 2 p.m.
Washington County Historical Society and Museum, Portland Community College, Rock Creek, 17677 N.W. Springville Rd. (503.645.5353)
Occasional exhibits on Hispanic culture and history. Closed Sunday.
Hillsboro
Take the westbound MAX train to downtown Hillsboro. There are more Hispanics living in Hillsboro’s Washington County than in any other Oregon county. Here you’ll find a variety of shops and restaurants. Addresses on Tualatin Valley Highway can be reached by Tri-Met bus #57.
Su Casa Imports, 1050 S.E. Walnut St. (503.648.5779)
This large store seems to encompass an entire world of Hispanic culture. The grocery section offers Mexican specialties, fresh produce, meat and pastries. An entire section is devoted to music CDs and cassettes. Jewelry, piñatas and children’s baptism outfits. Mexican restaurant in back.
Tienda Las Palmas, 970 S.E. Oak St. (503.648.0143)
Diners at the taqueria might be watching Mexican soccer on TV. Western clothing is sold here along with a small selection of music CDs and cassettes.
Ochoa’s Taquerias, 943 S.E. Oak St. (503.640.4755)
Order tacos, burritos and house specialties at the counter of this popular eatery. Indoor and patio seating.
La Estrellita, 29030 Town Center Loop, Wilsonville (503-635-9232)
Eleven locations statewide. Delicious Jalisco style Mexican Food.
La Flor de Michoacan, 1075 S.E. Baseline Rd. (503.693.7782)
Top rated for fresh ingredients, good flavors, handmade tortillas. Open daily.
La Tienda de Guadalupe, Shute Park Plaza, 1001 S.E. Tualatin Valley Hwy. (503.648.2401)
Seaside and countryside scenes decorate the windows. Inside, the aisles are packed with Mexican grocery items, music CDs and cassettes, greeting cards, fresh meat and produce. Colorful piñatas hang from the ceiling.
Juan Colorado Mexican Restaurant, Shute Park Plaza, 1001 S.E. Tualatin Valley Hwy. (503.693.0791)
After your meal take home a dozen fresh tortillas. Watch them being made in the amazing tortilla machine. In goes a ball of dough, out comes a fresh tortilla.
Puerto Marquez II Sea Food Restaurant, 1425 S.E. Tualatin Valley Hwy. (503.615.0127)
The food of Acapulco is featured here, along with a bakery.
Nightlife
Kick up your heels and dance at one of the many Portland clubs that feature Latin dances such as Salsa, cha-cha, cumbia and merengue. Some clubs offer group lessons before the band or the DJ begins to play.
Andreas’s Cha Cha Club, 832 S.E. Grand Ave., (503.230.1166)
In the basement of the Grand Café. Dance lessons 8 p.m., DJ spins music 9:30, Wednesday through Saturday.
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St. (503.778.5625) Salsa DJ Tuesday nights, lesson at 8 p.m.
El Caribe Night Club, 8640 S.W. Canyon Rd., Beaverton (503.292.2326)
Inside Casa Colonial Restaurant. Dancing Friday-Sunday, from 9 p.m.
La Rumba, Rose Quarter Ramada Inn, 10 N. Weidler St. (503.279.1588)
Dance lessons 7 p.m. followed by DJ or live music Tuesday-Saturday.
Santanas, 3655 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton (503.643.0488)
Disco Thursday through Sunday after 9 p.m.
Seges Restaurant & Lounge, 818 S.W. 1st Ave. (503.279.0250)
Latin dancing Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Tacho’s, 18901 E. Burnside St., Gresham (503.665.5570)
Laser karaoke every night. Mariachi band on weekends.
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