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Portland's 4 best food trucks (that won't break the bank)

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Published on January 10, 2020
Portland's 4 best food trucks (that won't break the bank)PDX Sliders | Photo: Aurelio J./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best food trucks near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable food trucks in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. PDX Sliders

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Topping the list is PDX Sliders. Located at 1605 S.E. Bybee Blvd. in Sellwood-Moreland, the food truck, which offers burgers, sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated cheap food truck in Portland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 727 reviews on Yelp.

The eatery, which was established in 2014, operates two trucks and dishes up sandwiches, fries and salads. Specialty sandwiches include the Sellwood with beef, bacon, Beecher's aged cheddar, caramelized onions, butter lettuce and aioli on brioche, as well as the St. John's with marinated portabella, roasted romas, herbed goat cheese and baby arugula on ciabatta.

2. Caspian Kabob

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Next up is Boise's Caspian Kabob, situated at 4237 N. Mississippi Ave. (between Southwest Alder and 10th Avenue). With five stars out of 187 reviews on Yelp, the food truck and Persian/Iranian spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.

The food truck serves up grilled kebabs with saffron rice, as well as warm pita and salads.

3. MF Tasty

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Boise's MF Tasty, located at 3927 N. Williams Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Mexican food truck five stars out of 158 reviews. 

The former Phoenix pop-up serves Southwest-inspired dishes from scratch, including paella with chipotle sofrito, Oaxacan cheese quesadillas and brunch burritos with eggs, pinto beans, spiced potatoes, Oaxacan cheese, sour cream and salsa. 

4. Tehuana Oaxacan Cuisine

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Over in Overlook, check out Tehuana Oaxacan Cuisine, which has earned five stars out of 158 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the food truck and Mexican spot by heading over to 1331 N. Killingsworth St. 

Its offerings include burritos, tacos, tortas and entomatadas made with corn tortillas topped with tomato sauce, cabbage, cilantro, onions, cheese and sour cream.


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