Birrieria PDX

Birrieria PDX is a Mexican restaurant in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Description

The original Birrieria PDX operates from a red food cart on Division Street in southeast Portland's Centennial neighborhood, serving Mexican cuisine such as birria, quesabirria, rice, beans, shredded meat, horchata, and agua frescas. The Plaza Plate includes a quesadilla, taco, mulita, tostada, and cup of consommé.

History

The family-owned restaurant opened in August 2020. Spouses Daniel Miranda and Lorena Brambila are co-owners with his sister Grecya Miranda her husband Ivan Uc. Since then, the business has expanded; there are four food carts in Portland, as of 2022.

Reception

In 2021, Zoe Baillargeon included the Birria Crunch Wrap in Eater Portland overview of "Where to Find the Cheesiest Dishes in Portland and Beyond", writing:
Additionally, the website's Alex Frane described the crunch wrap as "sheer indulgence". He and Ron Scott included the Birria en Caldo in a 2021 list of "Portland's Most Potent Hangover Cures". The restaurant ranked second in the Best Taco category of Willamette Week annual 'Best of Portland' readers' poll in 2022.
Eater Portland Brooke Jackson-Glidden included the Birria en Caldo in a 2022 list of "17 Sick Day Delivery Standbys to Order in Portland". She wrote, "when feeling under the weather, it's best to stay simple: the birria en caldo is just a tub of the braised beef in its rich broth, with a side of rice and tortillas. Those looking for some sinus-clearing can add a side of the hot salsa, to pour over rice or directly in the soup." The website's Katrina Yentch and other staffers also included Birrieria PDX in a list of "22 Go-to Spots for Affordable Dining in Portland".