Mesa Verde, Portland

Mesa Verde mirrors its arts-district home with a colorful palette of homemade Mexican favorites adorned with fresh-salsa and sauce bursts. Chefs craft a dinner menu packed with crispy chimichangas, tamales made from a family recipe, and hearty vegetarian and vegan picks, including eggplant rollups and tempeh tacos. A special gluten-free menu boasts fajitas and enchiladas forged from corn tortillas. At the bar, fresh fruits and house-made sour mix marry international tequilas to create margaritas with green cards. The eatery also delivers and accepts take-out orders during lunch.