Pepper Box Cafe
932 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97214
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Address :
932 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR, 97214 - Phone (503) 841-5004
- Website https://www.pepperboxpdx.com/
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Jim H.
I have often wondered what crack actually tastes like. Now I know.
(5)Cori W.
Being from Arizona with New Mexican relatives I love me some green chilies. I was pretty excited to see that PDX had a place that not only served amazing looking breakfast tacos but New Mexican-style breakfast tacos to boot! We ventured into Pepper Box for breakfast this last weekend before hitting up Cascade, right behind, for some delicious sour beers. The space in Pepper Box is literally a box, its pretty tiny. The menu had all the options I'd want. I went with 2 breakfast tacos, one of each chile, with added avocado. These tacos are like mini burritos- they are huge, especially with 2 eggs each. The green chile sauce was phenomenal and out-shown the red, despite its smokey flavor. The homemade tortillas, although thick, are delicious. The potatoes were out of this world good, like how can I cook potatoes that are well seasoned and crispy but fluffy inside? They were so good I'm getting the papas plate next time. The owner was running the show and was very friendly. Food came out insanely fast. If you want delicious New Mexican cuisine and don't mind 'hole in the wall's then get on over here and enjoy some tasty green chile.
(4)Janet M.
Growing up in Arizona I was super lucky in regards to Mexican food. Friends and coworkers were always bringing homemade goodies to work and to my house. My dad's secretary made tamales every few months and he usually snagged some to bring home for dinner. My highschool Spanish teachers would bribe us with churro and sopapilla days. A college boyfriend would come back to the dorm loaded down with a gallon or two of homemade salsa and tortillas from his mama. A cute ancient tiny friendly Latina lady used to bring homemade egg and potato burritos to my Catholic Social Services office in Yuma. Spoiled. I was. Totes as my kid says. I can make all that stuff but it never tastes quite right. My ex boyfriend may have dubbed me an honorary Latina but we know better. Irish white girl. Its ok. I have accepted it. So. Im always on the hunt for those authentic flavors. This hole in the wall is the real deal. The chile verde is spot on. The calabacitas ( zucchini , corn, and onions) I had added to my papas bowl ( eggs, potatoes, chile verde, cheese) was yummy.Zucchini was perfect. Hot sauce was spicy hot. Yay. My dinining companion's huevos rancheros( beans, chile verde, eggs, potatoes) was savory. Great beans. Food was quick to come out and hot temperature wise. Perfect over easy eggs. We realized after we got our food that we needed something to mop up the chile verde so we went back and ordered a side of tortillas (2/$1.50). Piping hot off the grill, thick and perfect. They were awesome. I probably could have eaten two on my own. Or twelve. Ahem. I like it. The coffee was ok too. Better than I expected given Rambod's comments ( maybe they fixed it?) The only thing that we didn't like was the flow.Two small rooms with tables and some outside. Guy bopping back and forth between kitchen (through room #2) and register(back of room #1, with hallway behind it to bathroom). He was friendly and efficient but I couldnt help feeling it could somehow be organized better. Order at the counter and pay. Coffee behind the register, help yourself. Water by the door, help yourself. Food was served without flatware or napkins. I asked another customer how to find the silverware...it was in yet another spot, between our table and register, and my dining companion found napkins behind the register. Also we loved the music ( rockabilly maybe?) but thought it was a little loud. I felt like they need a flow person to organize their space.I wanted to help them. Another yelper has told me to stop being such a social worker..that's really not it but maybe I've been watching too much Bar Rescue? Despite all that....the food was great. Go eat their food. Really. Go.
(4)Nathaniel F.
Great little food shop. I had the pastrami taco wrap. It was seasoned really well, with crispy bacon and a chipotle sauce. It's so nice that they make their taco/tortillas in house. My wife had the arugula/avocado/bacon taco which was also delicious. The girl taking our order was very friendly and the guys in the kitchen were nice when they were walking about. For the price, it was a worthwhile stop! If I was in the area and craving breakfast, I would definitely go back.
(5)Matt E.
For breakfast tacos and migas, I can't think of a better place in Portland than Pepper Box Cafe. This laid back, casual restaurant has been stuffing my gullet with Mexican/New Mexican breakfasts since I moved to PDX and I don't see that changing any time soon. Ranging from $3-$4.50, the breakfast tacos are fresh, delicious and frickin huge. I typically go for the original (eggs, potato, cheddar, and chili sauce) and then add chorizo or carne adovada, but they also have a a primo that comes with pastrami. It sounds off to me and I haven't ordered it, but people say it's good! There's also the farmer's taco, chock full of fresh veggies. One taco is a pretty reasonable breakfast. Two is full on glutton. The migas, however, is my favorite. Scrambled eggs served up with tortilla strips, cheddar and avocado, plus your choice of either chorizo or mushrooms, onions and peppers. On the side you get a healthy portion of pinto beans. It's glorious and only $8.50 They also serve up some pretty baller huevos rancheros, though I've only had them once. I can't speak for the lunch menu beyond the green chile mac and cheese. I add chorizo and it's a rich, decadent meal. Definitely not diet food, but for as bad as it is for your waistline, it's great for the soul. The mac and cheese alone is $5, but they throw a couple extra dollars on for the chorizo. Reasonable enough. The place is small, but I've never struggled to find a table. The staff is crazy friendly and are always sure to use your name. I definitely appreciate that touch.
(4)Marc F.
She eyes me like a Primo when I'm Southeast I've been locked inside your Pepper Box for weeks I've been drawn into your Chorizo Torta trap I wish I could eat Calabacitas when I come back Migas-eating hoards forgive no one just yet Cut myself on Albuquerque Turkey Pepper Jack Breakfast Taco of New Mexico I left back Throw down Housemade Tortillas Corn Meal crack Cage! Free! I've got no complaints Forever in debt to your Green Chile Cheese Fries Nirvana yum as you are
(5)Rudrajit D.
Fantastic Mexican food in an unassuming place! Te papas with chorio was yummy. Perfectly cooked heap of potatoes smothered in red sauce, with eggs and chorizo on top. Hard to go wrong with that combination. Perfect hangover food.
(5)Tony M.
Hands down, the best breakfast taco in the city! Especially for the money. Pepper Box is a must! Funky cool vibe! Great fast and friendly service and THE BEST BREAKFAST TACO IN PORTLAND PERIOD! Pepper Box kicks ass and balls!
(5)Joel D.
I had the huevos rancheros and they were perfect! While this is a pretty simple dish, it is rare indeed to find on done as well as the one Pepper Box Cafe offers. The eggs were cooked over easy to perfection, the potatoes were perfectly cooked with an amazing crispy exterior and the pinto beans were rich and flavorsome. And the sauce, oh, the beautiful rich New Mexican red chilli sauce. If you have never had the New Mexican red chilli sauce, you must absolutely try this - you will not be disappointed!
(5)Rambod B.
After hearing about this place for so long, I finally made it down to SE at a "reasonable" time to try them out. This is exactly the kind of food I was looking for after a hard night of drinking. I had also heard that the portions are quite large, but I didn't realize quite how large. My girlfriend and I ordered The Orginal with Carne Adovda, Primo Breakfast Taco, Farmer Breakfast taco and the Green Chile Cheese Burger and two coffees. It was way, way too much food. We didn't even end up getting to the burger until dinner so I won't include that in the review. If you're looking for something on the slightly lighter side, go with the farmer breakfast taco. So fresh, so clean. The giant slices of avocado really put it over the edge. For a big, greasy, meat bomb, go with the primo breakfast taco. This thing was massive with big pieces of pastrami running down the sides like bacon. Then it's smothered in cheese and crema to make it that much more deliciously fatty. Finally, the original which was huge, rolled, and smothered with two types of chile in what they called "Christmas Style." When they say hand made tortilla, they aren't kidding, these were some of the best tortillas I've ever had. All in all my experience there was excellent. They were pretty busy and there was one guy doing the order taking, busing, and food running. I think his name was Patrick and he was busting his ass to keep up. I was surprised how fast the food came out with all the people there. There was only one part of my experience I didn't enjoy and that was the coffee. The coffee was just down right bad. It tasted like something I'd get at Denny's. It really takes away from an excellent breakfast experience when the coffee tastes like burnt super market coffee. If they fixed that I would definitely give them 5 stars.
(4)Aaron W.
When Jim closed his Pepper Box cart in October 2013, we were told bigger plans were on the horizon. Glad they finally opened a cafe! With the bigger space comes an expanded menu, including Green Chile Cheeseburgers, Migas, and Huevos Rancheros. Original Breakfast Tacos ($3 each): These are the same amazing tacos that got me hooked on Jim's food cart in the first place. Costs extra to add bacon, avocado, chorizo, or carne adovada. You can now get the tacos rolled and smothered for $1 more. And they are fairly hefty tacos. Two might fill a normal person up for a while. Green Chile Cheeseburger ($8.50): Also awesome. Top-notch quality beef, and the flavor of the roasted green chile puts me beyond happy. Pretty much an ecstatic and giddy panda. Lots of mustard on my burger, which is fine for this mustard fan. TIP: For $1.25 more, you can upgrade to Green Chile Cheese Fries with your Green Chile Cheeseburger. You'll get a taste of New Mexico right here. Highly recommended.
(5)Sabina S.
This is where to go if you want delicious food that is spicy, priced perfectly, and huge portions. I love this place and the staff is friendly, which is hard to find on a weekend in Portland.
(4)Rich G.
Whenever I'm in the Western United States,I'm always seeking a spot that is true New Mexican----one that serves green chiles and huevos rancheros and Southwestern dishes (NOT Tex-mex or Mexican). Searching on yelp, I discovered the Pepper Box Cafe which is conveniently located in Portland. Although there doesn't appear to be many other restaurants located close-by, nevertheless, the Pepper Box is right on S. Morrison with plenty of parking close by. It's obviously a true "local" spot because there were NO tourists to be found. It looks as if it grew out of a Portland Food Cart. The Huevos Rancheros were wonderful, as was the side of Calabacitas. I make mine slightly different, but that's part of the fun. I wish I had had the opportunity to try the Chorizo Burger or the Green Chile Burger for lunch. I'm sure it would have been scrumptious. BTW, they also sell jars of New Mexican chiles. YUM!
(4)Don B.
Ever since I've been a little kid I have had a strong affinity for green chiles. Specifically, those canned Ortega green chiles. They go with everything. And since I've grown up, dragging my palate along with me, I've come to appreciate really well-made green chile sauces like those commonly made from Hatch chiles. So New Mexican food, while rare in these parts, is always a welcome addition to my diet. There are a lot of things for me to like about Pepper Box. Primarily that they put green (or red) chile sauce on everything. Mmmmm... chile sauce. Chile cheese fries? Oh yeah. Green chile mac? Yup. Huevos rancheros, burger, breakfast tacos, etc... lots of good things made with tasty ingredients, good solid sauces, well-made beans, and did I mention the green and red chile sauces? Oh yeah, I think I did. The space is small, cramped, and fits the dictionary definition of hole-in-the-wall. The prices are beyond reasonable for the quality of fare and portion size. Staff is friendly enough. And the Habañero-carrot spicy sauce is bomb. This is quickly becoming a standard choice of mine for a nice, cheap, filling breakfast or lunch. Can't wait to try the green chile burger!
(4)Robert H.
New Mexico is the country's largest grower of chilies. They have several varieties of the Hatch chile, named for a famous growing valley. Beginning with the work of Fabian Garcia in 1888, New Mexico State University has bred the original into larger sizes and a range up to very hot. The chiles can be harvested green or red. With the closing of Nuevo Mexico, Portland has been lacking in New Mexican flavors. The Pepper Box is a welcome brick and mortar answer. One of the owner's family grows peppers in New Mexico. The common in-house ingredient are Big Jim peppers from the family farm. They have a house-made thin hot habanero pepper sauce in squeeze bottles. The green chile burger packs just the right hotness. It's good size, comes with fries and is available to go. Fries are 1/2" and crunchy. Good price. The chorizo burger is a little smaller, with avocados and pintos. I talked with them a little and once they get going, they are considering developing specials. New Mexican hearty breakfast and lunch, close in East side, that packs a kick in its flavors! And get there before chile growing in New Mexico is doomed: chron.com/news/texas/art… !
(4)Sarah J.
Amazing. Super kind employees. They have coloring books. I had the Albuquerque Turkey and I recommend it.
(5)Di S.
Yum! Yum! Yum! I'm from new mexico and i would definitely recommend this place to my fellow statesman :)
(5)Darren T.
Being from Texas, we had a hankering for some breakfast tacos. Also being from Texas, we are used to small corn based street tacos. These tacos were huge and flavorful! Like so big I couldn't eat two in the flour tortillas. Great job!
(4)Laura K.
It didn't occur to me to write a review of a place I love so much until today, even though I rave about Pepper Box to pretty much everyone I know. I'm pretty addicted to this place, not going to lie. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The breakfast tacos are amazing, and just one is enough for me. My favorites are the farmer, Albuquerque turkey, and huevos rancheros. Not only is the food great but also the people, such a nice chill place to hang out and have a cup of coffee and taco. Keep it up guys, you're awesome!
(5)Hannah D.
This place is exceptional. Some of the best New Mexican food we've had and that's after living in NM for 20+ years. Both their red and green chile are delicious with a good amount of heat. Best sopapillas!
(5)Brye P.
I really want to like this place, but I just don't. The people who work here are nice, the food is reasonably priced, but it just...isn't that great. I wanted to go here long before I actually made the trip(s). I have a friend (with whom I usually agree on all things Portland food) who talks it up all the time. It isn't close to my house, but it isn't a long schlep across town, either. I've gone here twice now with my husband, and both times I left thinking "Well, I'm not hungry anyomore. So there's that." If you like this place, fair dues. Maybe if I was at Cascade having a few beers, and wanted something to eat I'd be glad this was here? Nah, I'd probably just go to Nong's.
(3)Cindy R.
This place is delicious. Friendly to the gluten free and dairy free crowd. Packed with flavor. Homemade hatch chili salsa. Chill atmosphere. Always make a trip here when I'm in Portland.
(5)Jason D.
Had the Albuquerque Turkey and Veggitator tortilla sandwiches. Exceeded my expectations! Will definitely be back to try more.
(5)Erik L.
I'm copying parts of my review of the Pepper Box Cart over to here from the original Yelp page because it is all still true...in fact, some of it has gotten BETTER since Jim made the transition to brick-and-mortar. His homemade tortillas, chorizo, and chili sauce mixed with fresh, high quality, local ingredients in ample quantities at a ridiculously low price makes Pepper Box Cafe one of my favorite restaurants in all of Portland. Jim has carried many of my favorites over from his cart days (el Tocino, Primo, and Original breakfast tacos) while adding a handful of 'plates' that kick it up a notch. The Green Chili Cheeseburger is so good I've had it for breakfast on a few occasions, and the Calabacitas Torta is a delicious way to have your veggies. I'd never had a Sopapilla before PBC opened, but I'm now hooked on their flaky, yummy goodness. The Green Chili Mac and Cheese continues to impress, and the kid's menu (available but not currently on the website) keeps Junior satisfied. If you want to fill up with quality grub at a great price, the Pepper Box is your one-stop shop. I wish there was a 6-star rating on Yelp, because this place deserves it!
(5)Adrien W.
Oh, Pepper Box. Beautiful, magnificent Pepper Box. Out of all the New Mexican outfits to open up in Portland, you're the most consistent, affordable, and varied in options. I never made it to the Pepper Box cart when it was open, but heard a lot about it from my fellow New Mexican brethren. I was just the slightest bit skeptical, since I've often found the fare from Albuquerque to be a bit on the weaker side than its northern neighbor of Santa Fe, but who are we kidding? Chile is chile. The heat level is perfect, just enough to make your nose run and burn the hangover out of your head. Their hand-made tortillas are fluffy and majestic. And their carne adovada (NOT asada)...so spicy and tender... And the prices are SO fair. Breakfast tacos for $3? Shut your mouth. (Actually, get them rolled and smothered, shovel them into your mouth, THEN shut it.) Welcome to the neighborhood.
(5)Katie G.
Having family in NM, it became a regular thing to return home with as much green chile as possible since there is nothing that comes close available elsewhere...until now! Not only was the food delicious and well-priced (breakfast for two plus drinks and tip for under $20), it is the closest to authentic NM chile I have had on the west coast EVER - and they knew exactly what I meant when I requested Christmas for my breakfast taco! Can't wait to go back!!!
(5)Heather C.
F***cking delicious. The farmer's breakfast taco was amazing and the service was great. Super friendly and unpretentious atmosphere.
(5)Anthony A.
Fantastic Food! Need I say more? Oh, only to say that they are not over priced either!
(5)Michelle S.
This place is delicious! I had the migas with the veggies and verde crema, and it was cooked well, with appropriate amounts of all flavors. Good amount of food for the money, too. My dining partner had two breakfast tacos, one regular and one primo. Both were good, but just a smidge too much food. We decided splitting three tacos between two people would be the perfect amount of food. The service was friendly here, several different faces came out to ask us how we were doing, which was very thoughtful. We will definitely be back to this place. Especially considering the varied menu!
(5)Mike C.
It's pretty good, but i would love it if they had burritos or more variety on their menu. Staff is friendly and the prices are ok for portion size.
(3)Jen C.
I love this place. I always order the papas bowl with chorizo and red chili sauce...it is so delicious.
(5)Krysten R.
Amazing customer service, the cashier was busting his ass the whole time and made the restaurant work. The food was amazing, make sure to try a breakfast taco.
(5)Ashley T.
We walked in and the place popped off. You could tell it wasn't something they were expecting, and the cashier held it down perfectly. He was charming, polite, sparked up conversation, offered great recommendations, and ran food. Definitely a must go to, if I lived here I would be a regular. Try the mac n cheese alongside a primo breakfast taco, you'll be full of delicious for days.
(5)David T.
Very good chili, the right amount of heat with options for more (or less) depending on your heat index. The restaurant is a bit sparse, but the food is good. Seating is OK. Turn around from order to delivery is pretty fast. I have only been once, but good experience and I have 2 friends that I trust their opinions who have been here, both agree that it is very good.
(4)Shala T.
Really good New Mexican food.. The green chilies were bomb and the house hot sauce damn so good
(4)Michael T.
Pepper box is my new favorite place for a quick and very affordable breakfast. The $4 breakfast tacos on the fresh made flour tortillas are absolutely delicious! Must try! A very welcoming spot with friendly down to earth staff. I think the coffee set up could be better-a few times it hasn't been too hot. The addition of an espresso machine would take it to the next level. Otherwise the quality of food is exceptional at unheard of prices.
(4)Sara H.
I've been coming here since the food cart stage and the brick and mortar only increased the amazing-ness... My favorite is the breakfast taco w/ green chili (far superior to the red) and avocado. Get that smothered and rolled and you're in for a lil piece of New Mexico heaven.
(5)Eric W.
I really want to give this place a 4 star rating, I just think that there are a couple issues that they need to address before doing so. First off, I spent a few years in New Mexico and jump at any opportunity to eat anything that hails from that genre of food. This place isn't flashy, it strikes me in many ways as a home cooked, comfort food version of many New Mexican dishes. My main issue here is with a few of the ingredients that they have chosen to use. For example, I got the green chile and cheese fries and the topping was to die for, but the fries were kinda gross, they almost tasted like the cheap frozen food aisle fries you can get at the store, and honestly killed it for me. The Green Chile burger was pretty darn good with a unique flavor and bun choice, but then the lettuce seemed to be that cheap bulk lettuce that comes in a monster bag that they serve in fast food burgers. It's little things like that that ultimately resonated with me, and if they can resolve a few of those things, I will happily give this place another star. Also, if they can add a few more things to the menu, such as a stuffed sopapilla with Carne asada Christmas style or a New Mexican Breakfast burrito or something like that, that would be super awesome. I will be returning to try out some more of their menu items.
(3)Leigh R.
Best breakfast ever! This place has such a great combination of southwest flavors. Hatch chiles, sopapillas, home made tortillas and amazing sauces make for such great meals! We came here with a 6 year old and three adults and everyone left stuffed and happy. Two of us are gluten free and dairy free and we still had many choices off the simple menu. Try this place today!
(5)H K.
Smells so bad you'll lose your appetite. Like a condemned dirty house. I went there a couple months ago, so hopefully it smells better now. Also if you don't eat spicy food there are literally NO options. This restaurant ruined my day! (I have babies, so it is hard to get out with just my husband, and we wasted a date here.)
(1)Kathryn D.
My husband and I have been meaning to get to the Pepper Box Cafe since we heard about its opening and finally made it this morning even though we had to detour around closed streets because of a march along the Willamette. There was easy street parking and after passing the chili roasting stand outside, found an empty table inside. We ordered at the counter from a delightful server and our breakfast came out just after we'd poured ourselves some excellent coffee and cold water. It was all just a great experience and we especially liked that it tasted like New Mexico and was unique to Portland!
(5)Leah A.
Cute little dive-ish diner on the east side, I wound up here when I was visiting the city due to its proximity to a few breweries I wanted to go to. Service was friendly, and I loved that they had Mexican Coke and also Dr. Pepper--you know, the kind made with real sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup. The green chile was good, as were the tortillas, which were on the thicker side and I assume were made in-house (if not, they must get them from a nearby place as they seemed fresh). However, I didn't really care much for my taco, as I wasn't expecting the potatoes to be deep-fried. That kind-of ruined it for me. But overall it was a good place.
(4)Mary T.
I feel like an expert on green chile, being a 33 year resident of Albuquerque, NM. Where we take chile seriously, it's a daily food requirement. Which is why when I say Pepper Box delivers, I mean Pepper Box delivers! I only wish they were in ABQ. One of the owners is from the Duke City and grew up knowing good chile. For anyone in the City of Roses needing a New Mexico chile fix, this is your place. The green chile sauce is flavorful, with a bit of heat and served in that comfort food style with potatoes and cheese, for breakfast and lunch. My husband had the carne adavado and deemed it a big thumbs up. Tender, with lots of red chile flavor. It's a bit tricky to find, but once you do, it's well worth the trip. The coffee was good as well. For better then some of ABQ.s best, for those in the Northwest, I recommend a visit to this small, cozy cafe that is serving very respectable green chile.
(5)Joanie D.
I can't go a week without stopping by for an Albuquerque Turkey!! I was a frequent flyer when Jim had his food cart over on MLK and I won't stop now!! His homemade tortillas are heaven and the green chile should be put on everything. He has added several items to the menu and even has a kids menu!! So just remember... #greenchileoneverything
(5)Nancy G.
The service at The Pepper Box is great! Friendly, helpful, prompt. The guy at the register (where you order) is really nice. And the prices are very reasonable. So, I wish we'd liked the food! However, the food was on the low side of mediocre. My dining partner and I lived in New Mexico for over twenty years, in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and we've eaten a lot of New Mexican food in that time. The food at The Pepper Box COULD have been really good, as they use chile from Bueno Foods, (located in New Mexico), which is the best (almost as good as roasting and freezing fresh chiles yourself). However, their preparation of the green chile (we didn't try the red) ruined it! The chile was kind of gelatinous -- seemed as if they used cornstarch to thicken it. And they way they seasoned it was odd and detracted from the green chile flavor. The carne seemed as if it was made of good meat, but it also was seasoned oddly, not at all like New Mexcican carne adovada. My friend had a different meal (huevos rancheros, I think), also with the green chile, and also disliked the preparation of the chile. Too bad, as the folks running the place are a real joy, so I'd have liked to give the cafe a great review.
(2)Jeremy B.
Pepper box is a staple part of my diet now. I hit them up at least once a week, usually on Sunday morning. Just walk up to the dude and say, "an original with green chile and bacon, rolled and stuffed, and a sopa" for happiness. The taco is just spicy enough to make you happy by the end that you ordered the sopa for dessert. And the sopa is so good you'll probably want a second one. But you'll be too full. Off $8.50 (with a coffee). I love this place.
(5)Amanda C.
AMAZING! So glad to see a little food cart off of MLK make it big time! Keep it up guys!
(5)Travis S.
Excellent food. Small and simple space and decor. Ask for recommendations, as the staff all have their favorites (and why).
(5)Danielle B.
Having recently moved to Portland from Dallas TX we were worried about finding a good Mexican food restaurant. And we weren't wrong! We've been here for 6 months now and I was really starting to wonder why the PNW doesn't get GOOD Mexican food. Then we stumbled upon this diamond in the rough by chance. One morning we wanted a good breakfast burrito and our Google search brought us here! JACKPOT! Not only is this a great spot for breakfast tacos and smothered burritos - but it's Mew Mexican food. I'm originally from NM and walking in and seeing Green Chile was on the menu? It was like dying and going to heaven. My husband and I are back at least every other weekend for breakfast. I've also purchased a few of the jarred green chile. You can't go wrong here! This is a must try -- especially if you are a fan of true Mew Mexican food!! To top it off- the owner is originally from NM. Go try it!
(5)Sudipto G.
Seriously awesome Mexican food in a hole in the wall joint on morrison street. I heard they were a food truck moved to a B&M place. I got the Migas with chorizo which was delicious, but will definitely try the papas next time. Sure shot amazing hangover food too!
(4)Dan H.
After reading a few reviews about this place and being that I was in a New Mexican food vortex, I decided to try the Pepper Box Cafe on a Friday afternoon. I got out of work really early so I could actually get to this place during a time when I wouldn't normally be able to. You might be asking this question. I was and I didn't get it from any of the reviews that I read. Do they serve breakfast all day? Yes, they do. I knew I wanted to try the Primo Breakfast Taco ($4.50) even though I was coming here during lunch, but I didn't know until I got there if I could actually still order one. So happy that I could. The Primo Breakfast Taco. Cage free eggs, pastrami, pickled hot peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese, chipotle crema and so much love. For the price, the portion was really generous. I wouldn't expect pastrami from a place that labels themselves New Mexican cuisine, but I wasn't disappointed with it at all. This was so so so so good. I also had a Sopaipilla (.75 cents) and came with a bottle of honey. Not that I have had many Sopaipilla's in Portland, but this one was the best. Warm, fresh and airy. A really nice end to my meal.
(4)Mike R.
Good, tasty value. i always leave here feeling fuller than I expect. Need to learn to order less, as the portions are generous. When I need a good meal in this neighborhood, this is the first place that pops to mind. The service is always friendly. The food comes out promptly, and hot. The space is clean. As far as places serving good comfort food, I'm entirely satisfied.
(4)Chuck D.
Great addition, solid food ... especially the tacos with fresh homemade tortillas and generous fresh avocado. Green chili sauce is great. Only complaint, which is understandable for a new restaurant, is that (on this admittedly cold morning) the hot food came out on ice cold plates. Easy mistake to fix.
(4)Ally M.
I work on the same block as this place! Everyone including my co-workers love it. We make daily trips to Pepper Box for their Migas, burgers and most popular among us, their Alberque Turkey. It's a warm flour tortilla with magic inside: turkey, bacon, avocado, greens and their green chili crema. So much flavor and deliciousness. I'm pregnant, so I get two. My co-worker does a lot of substituting with ingredients...ten points for putting up with her. Fair prices. I've only run into the same gentleman working and he is super friendly and gives great service! I hope they do well here. This place makes me happy.
(4)L M.
The dining companion and I came here in search of sopapillas. I had the special which was a sopapilla topped by two eggs plus red AND green chile sauce. Highly recommend the green; fresh tasting with a nice hit of warmth. I will pass over the red next time. The sopapilla underneath all this was a bit buried, so we had to order one traditional, to drizzle with honey. While not the most transcendant we've ever had, it was respectable, and closer to what we know than any other place in Portland. J's huevos rancheros were just all right. We'll be back to try other things on the breakfast menu, like the migas and papas. Mouth is watering for the green chile sauce as I write!
(4)Terrell O.
Stopped in for a Primo Breakfast Taco to go and was tempted to head back immediately and order another one. Excellent food, can't wait to go back.
(5)Emma N.
The guy behind the counter is very friendly, but the food is awful, I ordered 3 breakfast style tacos and ended up throwing them out. It was gross.
(2)Doug V.
Just had a great Migas breakfast. Love this place. Great food, good prices. Served quickly, too. I'll be back to try the tacos they are famous for.
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