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The 10 best cheap eats in Portland.
Cheap, and over the odds on quality. Harry's list is ranked by Worth It score: how much quality you get for what you spend, not just how little you spend.
How Harry ranks cheap eats
Value is not just price.| Cheapest tier | The cheapest price tier, or the second tier when a real source confirms it and Harry rates the place Great Value or Cheap but Cheerful. |
|---|---|
| Worth It score | The ranking. It measures quality against price, so a high number means the place punches above its price class. Not just cheap; cheap for what you get. |
| Harry Score 70+ | Cheap eats still have to be good eats. Nothing under seventy, and nothing Harry rates a tourist tax, a false economy or paying for the scene. |
Harry's ten — Portland
Ranked by Worth It score.- 01EL MAS CHINGON
mexican — 8805 SW Canyon Ln #3, Portland
4.9 across 235 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; punches well above its price point.
Great ValueWorth It
83
Harry
93
- 02Loncheria Los Mayas
mexican — 4205 NE Alberta St, Portland
4.8 across 226 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; punches well above its price point.
Great ValueWorth It
82
Harry
91
- 03La Piñata Takos
mexican — 432 SW 3rd Ave, Portland
4.8 across 163 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; punches well above its price point.
Great ValueWorth It
81
Harry
88
- 04Rabbits Cafe
vegan · vegetarian — Inside the, 111 SW 5th Ave
4.8 across 317 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; modern counter-service spot with a meat-free menu of vegan bowls & smoothies, plus….
Great ValueWorth It
81
Harry
88
- 05Don Jalapeño Mexican Food
mexican — 432 SW 3rd Ave, Portland
4.8 across 140 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; more than you'd expect at this price.
Worth It
80
Harry
86
- 06Native Bowl
vegetarian — 4233 N Mississippi Ave, Portland
4.8 across 257 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; food cart selling Asian-accented vegetarian stir-fries made with local ingredients.
Worth It
80
Harry
85
- 07Behind The Museum Cafe
japanese · cafe — 1229 SW 10th Ave, Portland
4.7 across 531 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; tranquil, antique-lined space where kimono-clad servers offer coffee, tea & light….
Worth It
79
Harry
84
- 08Little Bloom Lao and Thai Cuisine
thai — 3505 N Mississippi Ave, Portland
4.9 across 175 Google reviews; dishes from Lao & Thailand highlight the Asian menu at this welcoming space open for….
Worth It
79
Harry
84
- 09Sivalai Thai Restaurant
thai — 4806 SE Stark St, Portland
4.7 across 1.6k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; traditional fare such as sticky rice & drunken noodles in a simple, family-friendly….
Worth It
79
Harry
84
- 10Nacho's House Mexican Kitchen
mexican — 1447 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
4.7 across 203 Google reviews; unusually good for what you'll pay.
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
Worth It
79
Harry
83
How this list is built Places across Portland with a Harry Score of 70 or more in the cheapest price tier, or a confirmed second tier that Harry rates Great Value or Cheap but Cheerful. Nothing Harry rates a tourist tax, a false economy or paying for the scene. Chains with several branches get one entry. Ranked by Worth It score. No restaurant pays to appear. Scores last recomputed .