Merendero Estela

Reviews

• Marina C.

  star star star star star 17 July 2026

  We ordered one of everything because the menu was a little difficult to understand. At first I was a little apprehensive as the photos didn't look big or super appetizing and I'm not a big fan of plantains. We waited for awhile for the food to come out, probably 15 minutes. It was well worth it, this was easily one of the top 5 Latin American meals that we've ever had.  The food was fresh, flavorful, Plates are big and it's a great value. We've been to the more "traditional" Mexican cart directly behind the cart facing the street with a very similar experience. We alternate going to each cart now every week.

• Andrew B.

  star star star star star 16 July 2026

  The carne asada con tajadas was *great* (grilled beef with slices of plantain). The people here are very sweet. They cook the dish from scratch as you order, so it will take 15+ minutes. There are some nice picnic tables to sit an eat your food. Also highly recommended is the maracuya (passionfruit) juice - so fresh! The agua de tamarindo is also excellent, if perhaps a little more tart than versions I've tried before (which I like). Prices are around $12/person for the Honduran dinner plates or typical cheap taco prices for the Mexican options. We will be back!
  
  Oh, and their homemade hot sauce! Wow! It's very hot, but SO TASTY. Tasted like fresh scotch bonnet or habañero peppers mixed with other ground spices.
  
  Note: Parking is a little confusing. There is no street parking on 82nd. As you're heading South on 82nd, just *past* the cart is what appears to be a driveway for the neighboring house. Enter the driveway and turn back toward the cart, and there is a small lot behind the cart.

• Ray V.

  star star star star star_border 5 July 2026

  Read about it in cheap eats, and though we spent a normal amount on dinner it wasn't cheap, but it was well worth the price.  Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of inexpensive items on the menu from tacos for $1 on up.  We went for the pollo con tajadas and the carne asada.  Both were delectable! The carne asada was tender and flavorful, the chicken was no doubt crisp but once sauced not quite as crisp.  But the flavor was down right mouth watering, the sauce they put on it is from appearances a mayo based sauce with a hint of spice,  The fried green bananas were good, the pickled veggies packed a nice bite, and the portions were large. There isn't a lot of seating available at this cart, but that really isn't a reason not to come.  We certainly will come back.

• Owen M.

  star star star star star_border 2 July 2026

  Good honduran meals, good burritos, fast and affordable. They've recently erected a large awning and several picnic tables, which improves the experience of waiting for your food.
  
  A warning: sometimes their beef is gristly, ask them before you order it.

• Steven A.

  star star star star star 25 June 2026

  I was visiting portland. and I went to this magical place to have lunch. the food was spectacular the size of the plate was big and the most important thing the taste of this food was delicious and  magical. if you are visiting in portland you have to go and the price is very good a good experience here