Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine, or simply Mole Mole, is a Mexican restaurant with two locations in Portland, Oregon.[1] The family owned and operated business began operating in northeast Portland's Concordia neighborhood in 2021, and a second opened in Prost Marketplace in the north Portland part of the Boise neighborhood in 2024. The menu includes burritos, enchiladas, pozole, quesadillas, tacos, agua frescas, and horchata, among other options.
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| Established | August 2021 |
| Owner(s) | Brenda Flores |
| Food type | Mexican |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°33′33″N 122°38′32″W / 45.5592°N 122.6423°W |
| Website | molemolepdx |
Description
editThe Mexican restaurant Mole Mole operates two food carts in Portland; the original operates in northeast Portland's Concordia neighborhood and second is located in Prost Marketplace in the north Portland part of the Boise neighborhood. The menu has enchiladas, tacos (including quesabirria),[2] tortas, soups,[3] pozole,[4] quesadillas,[5] burritos, and pescado empapelado.[6] The Tres Amigos burrito has asada, pastor, and chicken, as well as beans, rice, sour cream, salsas, and guacamole.[7] One enchilada dish has three varieties of mole.[8][9] The mole rosa is a pink mole made from beets and walnuts and served with salmon; another variety is mole verde.[10] Among vegan taco fillings are soy curls, soyrizo, tofu, and vegetables.[11] Sides include pico de gallo and rice.[12] Drink options include agua frescas and horchata.[13]
History
editEstablished in August 2021,[14] the business is family owned and operated.[15] Brenda Flores is a co-owner.[16]
In 2024, Mole Mole opened a second location at the food cart pod Prost Marketplace on May 1.[14][17][18]
Reception
editMichael Russell ranked Mole Mole third in The Oregonian's list of Portland's best new foods carts of 2022.[19] He also included the chicken mole tacos in a list of ten "fantastic" dishes for $10 or less at the new carts.[20] Katherine Chew Hamilton included the business in Portland Monthly's 2022 list of twenty food carts "that define Portland now".[3] Krista Garcia included Mole Mole in The Infatuation's overview of Portland's best food carts.[21]
Waz Wu included Mole Mole in Eater Portland's 2023 overview of the city's top food carts for vegan dining.[22] In 2024, the website's Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Nathan Williams included the business a list of recommended restaurants on Alberta Street,[23] and Garcia included Mole Mole in a list of the city's "standout" Mexican eateries.[4] Additionally, Katrina Yentch included the restaurant in Eater Portland's eighteen "knockout spots for affordable dining" in the city,[7] and the website included Mole Mole in a list of 38 "essential" eateries in Portland.[24] Nick Woo and Janey Wong included Mole Mole in the website's guide to the city's "most outstanding" food carts.[25]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Why Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine Is Alberta's New Must-Try Cart". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Michelman, Jordan (2024-01-09). "Where to Eat in Portland, OR". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ a b "20 Food Carts that Define Portland Right Now". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ a b Garcia, Krista (2016-08-26). "Portland's Standout Mexican Restaurants and Food Carts". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2023-07-17). "Ask Eater: Where Can I Find a Truly Kid-Friendly Patio?". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2021-10-29). "A Group of Ava Gene's and Tusk Alums Are Opening a Pizzeria and Cafe in Northeast Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ a b Yentch, Katrina (2015-07-17). "18 Knockout Spots for Affordable Dining in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Acker, Lizzy (2022-09-17). "Portland's Mole Mole turns mole into an art form". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Evensen, Julie (2022-10-07). "Portland ranked as the country's best foodie city". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Portland's Best Mexican Food". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Wu, Waz (2021-05-11). "Where to Find Tasty Vegan Tacos in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Meagher, Sean. "Mole Mole food cart". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Wu, Waz (2018-09-04). "Portland's Top Food Carts for Vegan Dining". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ a b "Mole Mole Opens in Prost! Marketplace in North Portland". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Wu, Waz (2021-05-11). "Where to Find Tasty Vegan Tacos in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "New Portland food cart rules emphasize wastewater safety". KGW. 2023-01-02. Archived from the original on 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Russell, Michael (2024-04-16). "Bark City BBQ carts returns, Mole Mole expands, and more Portland food cart news". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Wong, Janey (2024-05-07). "Portland Restaurant Openings You May Have Missed". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Portland's best new food carts of 2022". The Oregonian. 2022-09-13. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "10 fantastic dishes for $10 or less at our new favorite food carts of 2022". The Oregonian. 2022-09-15. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "The 17 Best Food Carts In Portland 2024 - Portland, OR". The Infatuation. 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Wu, Waz (2018-09-04). "Portland's Top Food Carts for Vegan Dining". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2016-10-10). "Where to Eat and Drink on Portland's Alberta Street". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "The 38 Essential Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland". Eater Portland. 2018-01-09. Archived from the original on 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Woo, Nick (2015-06-10). "A Guide to Portland's Most Outstanding Food Carts". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2024-07-25.