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The Meddling Lime — Mexican Restaurants in Portland

The Meddling Lime

Mexican RestaurantsPortland, OR

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(327 reviews)

Quick info

+1 901-232-8991
6200 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, United States
inexpensive

About The Meddling Lime

The Meddling Lime is a Mexican food cart on SE Milwaukie Ave in Portland, set up with picnic tables for on-site seating rather than a traditional dining room. The fried chicken burrito stands out for how it comes together, with chicken fried to order in front of customers before it goes into the wrap. The menu also runs to crispy rice, often ordered with chicken or egg, blackened cod tacos, and chimichangas, alongside vegetarian and vegan tacos made with black bean and corn or avocado and beet. Multiple house salsas round out the counter, including a spicy orange version and a habanero. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis, and calling or texting ahead is an option for larger office orders. The cart runs Tuesday through Saturday and stays closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Reviews

4.8/5
327 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention crispy rice, blackened cod, lime snickerdoodle cookies and habanero salsa.

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Customer Review Summary

The crispy rice draws the most repeat praise, reviewers describing the egg and rice melding together and calling it one of the best dishes they've had, with the fried chicken made fresh in front of customers close behind. The blackened cod tacos come up again and again as a favorite, alongside the corn and poblano burrito, chimichangas, and vegan options like black bean and corn or avocado and beet tacos. The habanero and orange salsas get singled out too, though one diner warns the orange one is quite spicy. Several mention the staff by their friendliness and being remembered on return visits, and multiple reviewers suggest calling or texting ahead for pickup. Seating is limited to outdoor picnic tables, which one reviewer notes can get busy during peak times. The lime snickerdoodle cookie earns strong praise for its citrus balance, though one reviewer found it a bit dry. One reviewer specifically calls it safe for those with stomach sensitivities.

Featured reviews

  • Goldie Smith
    “Wow, just wow! Love hangin’ with the meddlin’ crew and enjoying the eatz. Delish dish. Big time yum. Big thumbs up if you have tummy issues like me - this is a safe one, guys.”
  • Rose City Reviewer
    “Best vegetarian tacos in town - three different options, all delicious! And many fish and meat options as well. This is a CART, with a few picnic tables.”
  • Jade F.
    “This is my favorite food cart, and I have tried many. The only thing better than the crispy rice is the friendly staff. I highly recommend texting or calling ahead of time. There is ample outdoor, covered seating, but it can get busy during peak times.”
  • Star Climber
    “REALLY great tacos. Try their cod tacos, amazing. Also their beef is really good, like stewed meat. Omg. Seriously they have great food. My roommate got the chimichanga as well and she said I was amazing. And their salsa's are good too. Had their medium salsa and it was super flavorful. 10/10 recommend this place!”
  • Nicholas M
    “Absolutely some of the best food! I usually get the corn and pablano burrito, but I also love their blackened cod! Their habanero salsa is devine and one of the reasons I love going. Everyone that I've interacted with here is amazing! Hope they can someday get a little hole in the wall, but for now I'm happy to eat outside.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Good to know

“Food truck with seating offering a creative twist on tacos & burritos, plus churros & vegan options.”

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only

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