El Comalillo

12850 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005, USA

Portland

Open

Visit Website +1 503-488-0037

Cuisines

Mexican

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Strictly Dumpling

11/22/2025

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El Comalillo is a popular Portland food truck known for its innovative Mexican comfort food, especially its birria ramen and birria tacos. The truck has gained a loyal following for its rich, flavorful consomme and generous portions of tender beef. Its creative approach to traditional Mexican dishes has made it a standout in Portland's vibrant food truck scene.

The Visit

The reviewer was blown away by the birria ramen from El Comalillo, praising the depth of flavor in the consomme and the abundance of tender, fatty beef. The instant noodles soaked up the broth perfectly, creating a rich, satisfying bowl. The experience was described as mind-blowing, with the reviewer repeatedly calling it the best birria ramen they've ever had. The food truck's location in a shopping plaza added to the casual, welcoming vibe.

What They Ate

Birria ramen with instant noodles, consomme, shredded beef, radish, cilantro, onions, and lime

Quotes

"This is some mind-blowing consomme, seriously mind-blowing consomme. Phenomenal with some lime. Oh my gosh guys. This is so good."

"It's one of the most satisfying bite of ramen I have ever taken. It's so much beef, so much delicious beef. 10 out of 10 on flavor."

"I think a hundred percent the best beer ramen I've ever had in my life right here in Portland. And this is the food cart where you get it. Come and try this, trust me."

"They absolutely load you up with beef. This is such a great bowl of beer ramen."

Our Reflection

The reviewer’s excitement is palpable with every spoonful of birria ramen. The rich, fatty consomme and the sheer amount of tender beef create an experience that’s both comforting and thrilling. There’s a sense of discovery as more beef is unearthed with each bite, and the flavors only deepen as the bowl empties. El Comalillo’s approach to birria—melding tradition with playful innovation—clearly resonates, leaving a lasting impression and a craving for more. The food truck’s casual setting, surrounded by other eateries and lively seating areas, only adds to the charm. This is street food at its most satisfying, a testament to Portland’s dynamic culinary scene.

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