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Best Food Carts in PDX

Best Food Carts in PDX

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Created by David Zumini • Updated On: March 4, 2013

All across Portland, food carts populate street corners and parking lots. With hundreds of them, it can be hard to decide where to go. This is a list of my favorites. Seriously, you gotta try these!

Artigiano is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

1. Artigiano

7.9
3302 SE Division St, Portland, OR
Food Truck · 15 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: The ravioli, pappardelle, and gnocchi are all handmade, fresh pastas - you really can't go wrong with any of them!

Built To Grill is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

2. Built To Grill

232 SW Washington St, Portland, OR
Food Truck · 13 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: Another great Italian cart. The food takes a little longer than most carts to prepare, but it's well worth the wait!

Tabor is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

3. Tabor

433 SW Stark St (at SW 5th Ave), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 14 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: The Schnitzelwich is incredible. You won't regret this lunch!

4. Brunch Box

320 SW 5th, Portland, OR
Food Truck · 42 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: Texas Toast grilled cheese sandwiches as buns? Yeah, they've got that.

Curbside Grill is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

5. Curbside Grill

7875-7899 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: The Chicken Philly is a must-have sandwich! Don't forget to add a side of tots.

Chowdah is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

6. Chowdah

7875 SE 13th Ave (SE Lexington St), Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 1 tip

David Z.David Zumini: This little cart dishes up some amazing "chowdah" and sandwiches. Well worth a late-night stop!

Whiffies Fried Pies is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

7. Whiffies Fried Pies

1200 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 43 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: One of the classic PDX food carts, in my opinion. Pro-tip: savory pie = dinner, sweet pie = dessert. You've just made a meal.

Pyro Pizza is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

8. Pyro Pizza

8.7
1401 SE 12th Ave. (at SE Hawthorne Blvd.), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 27 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: Fresh baked pizza from a cart. You can't argue with that!

808 Grinds is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

9. 808 Grinds

SW 9th St (at SW Washington St), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 25 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: The 808 Fried Chicken is amazing, and with a Mac Salad on the side, this is one lunch that will bring out the sunshine even in the dead of winter!

The Frying Scotsman is one of Best Food Carts in PDX.

10. The Frying Scotsman

SW 9th Avenue (SW Alder Street), Portland, OR
Food Truck · Downtown Portland · 26 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zumini: Delicious fish n' chips in generous portions from a man who's got the accent to prove the authenticity of the dish! If you love fish n' chips, a stop at The Frying Scotsman is a must.