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Cozy 21-&-over watering hole with a warm interior dispensing creative Mexican plates.
Hours
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 4–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–11 PM |
| Thursday | 4–11 PM |
| Friday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1101 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (971) 352-6991
Website: http://carlitasttw.com/
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Reviews
B K
Good selection of appetizers and entrees. Food value – price / flavor / portions – was great. Especially for the location in the Pearl district.
Service was fantastic. Very attentive, friendly, and welcoming.
Atmosphere was relaxed – had sports on the TVs (bonus). Easy time to have a conversation and not disturb or be disturbed by others.
Lots of great place to eat in the area. This is definitely one to try.
… moreService was fantastic. Very attentive, friendly, and welcoming.
Atmosphere was relaxed – had sports on the TVs (bonus). Easy time to have a conversation and not disturb or be disturbed by others.
Lots of great place to eat in the area. This is definitely one to try.
Remington Hughes
Carlita’s is my favorite spot in Pearl District. The food is fantastic, my personal favorites are their soups and the quesabirria, but please never neglect whatever monthly special they have going on at the time – I have never been disappointed by them! The ambiance is also perfect for a date night, a casual night out, or an after-work gathering. I love everything about this place, but what really sets it apart is the staff! The manager, Rae, is a queen and does the best to ensure everyone in her bar -including staff- is taken care of. I’m also head over heels for the bartenders Marissa and Hayley. I’ve seen them when it’s incredibly busy, but they still bust out the most delicious drinks and give phenomenal service. I honestly don’t know how they do it. We also receive the most amazing service from their server Bella, she is a gem! I highly recommend this place.
… moreViper
I’m sooooo sorry it took me this long to leave you a review. I had just moved to Portland in 2020 and I love great Mexican food. I googled this place and was absolutely blown away. Your entire staff is wonderful! The food that comes out of the kitchen has always been on point! The plate presentation is perfect every time. And coming here over the last five years and I have never had a bad dish is a testament to your consistency. Rae is one of my favorite people in the world!
This is actually the only restaurant I have ever been to in the pearl. In my opinion, there’s really no reason to go anywhere else. I have actually used your restaurant (because the food is always great and it’s actually affordable) to take women on first dates too. I think at last count, it was 63 first dates lol. Your staff was always accommodating and would give insight on the women they liked and the ones they didn’t lol.
Thank you so much for everything!
… moreThis is actually the only restaurant I have ever been to in the pearl. In my opinion, there’s really no reason to go anywhere else. I have actually used your restaurant (because the food is always great and it’s actually affordable) to take women on first dates too. I think at last count, it was 63 first dates lol. Your staff was always accommodating and would give insight on the women they liked and the ones they didn’t lol.
Thank you so much for everything!
Layla Silva
Wish I could give a higher review. The biggest issue with this place, in my opinion… everything seems to be pre-made. I love a speedy service but the 4 times ive come here, the service is suspiciously fast… like order and less than 5 minutes later food is out fast. With Carlita’s being at a slightly higher price point than other Mexican restaurants in the area, made to order food should be the standard.
The second issue, the margaritas. It seems to be their signature drink however it never just… ✨️hits . They’re far to sour, caused my entire table (6 of us) heartburn or a burning stomach once. And, like the food, I believe its all pre-made.
Carlitas margarita flights are the show stopper of the resturaunt for sure. The issue with that? They never have the flavours advertised! Most of the time the signature flavours are out of stock, so you instead get a random margarita flight rather than the one that may match the season or aesthetically appealing advertising.
… moreThe second issue, the margaritas. It seems to be their signature drink however it never just… ✨️hits . They’re far to sour, caused my entire table (6 of us) heartburn or a burning stomach once. And, like the food, I believe its all pre-made.
Carlitas margarita flights are the show stopper of the resturaunt for sure. The issue with that? They never have the flavours advertised! Most of the time the signature flavours are out of stock, so you instead get a random margarita flight rather than the one that may match the season or aesthetically appealing advertising.
Nate Drews
The drinks were great! The food was good and you can tell they put a lot of effort, though, it felt like the food was missing something. Service was great and the drinks were excellent. We had a large group and they did such a great job with the service provided. I look forward to trying it again for a date night to get a chance to try more options. The skillet was good but it seemed a bit like a pile of ingredients thrown into a skillet and heated. Good flavors, but a bit sloppy. The tacos were great but would love to see a bit more unique flavor from them.
… moreKailah O’Brien
Trendy little mexican inspired restuarant in Portland’s pearl district. Their menu is not extensive and you cannot order sides of rice here. The food that is served here is pretty good. The drinks are good too. This is the perfect place for a margarita flight. I went during the week and it was not busy. Im sure its busy on the weekends
… moreLucila
Absolutely delicious!! Great spot for a date night. We had elote, tacos, ceviche and the amazing Carlita’s skillet. The staff was lovely and the food came out fast. Will come back soon!
… moreASH
Carlita’s in the Pearl is a great spot in downtown Portland. The location is convenient with street parking available, and the neighborhood feels safe and welcoming.
It works well for a family outing, a date night, or even just catching up with friends. I went with a buddy, and we enjoyed margaritas, some beers, and of course chips, salsa, and guac—all solid choices.
What stood out to me was the variety of healthy salad options, which you can customize with different meats. On top of that, their tequila and mezcal selection is impressive, especially if you’re a mezcal fan.
Overall, I had a really good experience here and will definitely be back.
… moreIt works well for a family outing, a date night, or even just catching up with friends. I went with a buddy, and we enjoyed margaritas, some beers, and of course chips, salsa, and guac—all solid choices.
What stood out to me was the variety of healthy salad options, which you can customize with different meats. On top of that, their tequila and mezcal selection is impressive, especially if you’re a mezcal fan.
Overall, I had a really good experience here and will definitely be back.
Kaitlyn Peterson
We had a brilliant experience overall. There was quick street parking available out front. They have some indoor and outdoor mixed seating from high tables to regular. We enjoyed the elote, chips and salsa, shared the pork belly and carne asada tacos and then the short rib tostada. Service was prompt and the drinks were amazing.
… moreSaloni Shah
Lovely patio seating and ambience, excellent cocktails. The reason I’m giving 3 stars is that the food was sub par. We tried the 3 vegan tacos and they were ok.
Update: Oct 2022
We tried Carlita’s again for a date night dinner and had a really great time! Drinks and food were awesome – vegan tacos are not the best I’ve had but they were quite tasty. We also tried the Walla Walla Papas this time and they were very delicious!
… moreUpdate: Oct 2022
We tried Carlita’s again for a date night dinner and had a really great time! Drinks and food were awesome – vegan tacos are not the best I’ve had but they were quite tasty. We also tried the Walla Walla Papas this time and they were very delicious!