Mexican
Mazatlan
1678*5. Beavercreek Road, Oregon City
503-657-5553
Walk in, and a friendly employee shows you to a com
fortable seat and delivers a bowl of freshly made tortilla
chips, homemade salsa, refried beans and a menu with a
wide variety of dining choices. Appetizers range between
$5 and $11, and include choices like nachos, taquitos,
Mitzil Loncheria
212 Molalla Ave. Oregon City
503-655-7197
If a trip to Mexico isn’t in your budget
this summer, have no fear, you can still
enjoy authentic Mexican grub without
leaving Oregon City. Mitzil is the most
authentic Mexican loncheria around, pos
sibly the best without traveling to Mexico.
Mitzil offers Mexican classics as well as
some original recipes you can only find
there. The service at Mitzil is outstand
ing. The waitress was polite and friendly,
and the restaurant had a family-friendly
atmosphere. The waitress was singing in
Spanish as she danced from table to table.
I asked the waitress what she would
recommend, and she told me she would
pick between three small burritos or one
large burrito. I opted for three small ones
and a coconut mango milkshake. My shake
came out first, the top littered with cin
namon which made it more attractive and
Super Torta
710 Washington St. Oregon City
503-722-2306
Get ‘em while they’re hot! Burritos as big as
your head, that is.
For those who are interested in getting a
great fast Mexican meal in Oregon City, look no
further than Super Torta. You are bound to find
something that will please your palate.
They have more than a dozen different
types of burritos and tacos, ranging from the
bean and cheese to lengua or cow tongue,
which is strange at first but proves to be soft
and tasty. There are many other delicious
options to choose from as well, including chile
relleno and my personal favorite raja: a type
of tamale filled with cheese, jalapenos and
added flavor. The shake was made with
real mango and coconut with chunks of
each inside. How can you feel guilty for
eating a milkshake when you’re eating
real fruit?
My burritos were chicken, steak and
pork. Each was wrapped perfectly in a
nice, grilled package. The steak was so
juicy the juice drained out the other end
of the burrito. Rich in flavor, the burritos
had the perfect amount of filling.
For dessert I ordered flan, which was
already made so I didn’t have to wait. The
flan was attractive and had two cherries
on top. With the perfect balance of sweet
and bold flavors, it made the perfect des
sert for a fabulous meal.
Overall I say Mitzil is the best Mexican
place in town. With authentic dishes and
organic ingredients, Mitzil is a place you
can eat at without feeling guilty and still
get a satisfying and delicious meal. You
also won’t feel guilty for busting your bud
get; I paid $13.95 for everything.
- Mandie Gavitt
tomato sauce.
The best thing about Super Torta is the fact
that the burritos are so big that they could in
fact be two separate meals if you only eat half
of one, which is a very filling burrito to start
with. If you are like me, one burrito will be
plenty to fill you up for a terrific dinner at a
great price, ranging from $4 to $10.
Super Torta may well be Oregon City’s indoor
answer to the food cart. They are the best at
what they do, and what they do is prepare
hot, fast Mexican food at a great price, unlike
some other mainstream Tex Mex shops that are
located in nearly every city worldwide.
Best Choice: Machaca burrito made with
shredded beef, scrambled eggs, beans, rice,
cheese and onions. It’s fantastic!
- Joshua Baird
flautas and Mexican pizza. Entrees range between $7 and
$16 and include Mazatlan specials, soups, fajitas, burri
tos, chimichangas, tostadas and salads. You can even find
a delightful selection of seafood here.
I stepped out of my usual comfort zone of the very rea
sonably priced happy hour menu and ordered a Mazatlan
special, came asada. A huge platter arrived with a beauti
fully cooked skirt steak, which according to their menu is
“broiled in a special way.” Accompanying the steak were
healthy servings of rice, cheesy refried beans, a helping
of guacamole and pico de gallo (also known as salsa fres
co; a fresh, uncooked salsa). Topping the mouthwatering
presentation were a few whole grilled green onions and
a jalapeno pepper. I dug in with vigor and was happily
surprised. Not only were the flavors delicious and the
meat properly seasoned, but I asked for medium-rare and
received medium-rare.
The owners, brothers Isidro and Vidal Sanchez, have
done a great job creating a warm environment and serve
good food at a good price. Additionally, they frequently
visit tables and lightly socialize with customers, ensur
ing everyone is satisfied with their meals and is never in
need.
Isidro proudly admits that 90 to 95 percent of the food
is prepared right in the restaurant, and the time and
effort reflects in the quality of the food.
This summer they have a few lovely drink specials
that come served in non-traditional glasses (such as
coconuts and pineapples), like the pineapple pina colada
and “Skinny Girl” margaritas, all at discounted prices.
Speaking of drinks, if you want a drink made “the right
way,” ask for Isidro.
- Anna Axelson
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