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Portland, OR Map: Esparza's Tex-Mex CaféEsparza's Tex-Mex Café Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Tex-Mex
Hours Mon-Sat 11:30am-10pm (in summer Fri-Sat until 10:30pm)
Address
2725 SE Ankeny St
Location Southeast Portland
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 503/234-7909
Prices Main courses $8.50-$18
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

With red-eyed cow skulls on the walls and marionettes, model planes, and stuffed iguanas and armadillos hanging from the ceiling, the decor here can only be described as Tex-eclectic, a description that is just as appropriately applied to the menu. Sure there are enchiladas and tamales and tacos, but they might be filled with ostrich or buffalo. Rest assured Esparza's also serves standard ingredients such as chicken and beef. Main courses come with some pretty good rice and beans, and if you want your meal hotter, they'll toss you a couple of jalapeño peppers. The nopalitos (fried cactus) are worth a try, and the margaritas are some of the best in Portland. While you're waiting for a seat (there's almost always a wait), check out the vintage tunes on the jukebox.

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