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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)

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

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Quick info

+1 901-232-8991
6200 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, United States
$1–15

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.

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Menu & Prices

16 dishes · mains $4–14
  • Al Pastor$5.00
  • Chipotle Beef$5.00
  • Verde Chicken$5.00
  • Fried Chicken$5.00
  • Carnitas$5.00
  • Chili-Lime Shrimp$5.00
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Reviews

4.8/5
327 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention crispy rice, blackened cod tacos, fried chicken burrito and lime snickerdoodle cookie.

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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

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers return most for the crispy rice, which several call their favorite dish, one saying the egg and the rice meld together so deliciously. Close behind is the blackened cod taco, named repeatedly, along with the fried chicken burrito and chimichangas. Others mention the chili poached shrimp tacos, cauliflower tacos, and stewed beef. Vegetarian choices such as black bean and corn or avocado and beet draw praise, and one reviewer calls the vegetarian tacos the best in town. The salsas earn their own mentions, including a habanero salsa and a medium one described as flavorful, though one reviewer warns the orange salsa was quite spicy. The lime snickerdoodle cookie is called a standout, but the same reviewer found it a bit dry. Several note it is a cart with picnic tables and covered outdoor seating that can get busy at peak times, and a few suggest texting or calling ahead. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly, with one saying the crew remembered them from a first visit.

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