Veracruz-style since day one · SE Portland

The kind of tacos that make you skip happy hour.

Born in the coastal kitchens of Veracruz and now parked on SE Division, we serve tortillas made fresh every morning, salsas roasted over open flame, and recipes your abuela would approve of — no shortcuts, no compromises.

Hand-rolled tortillas House-made salsas Veracruz recipes
Freshly made tacos with lime and cilantro on a rustic wooden surface
Bowl of vibrant red salsa with roasted peppers and garlic
Fresh lime wedges and cilantro beside warm tortillas
Warm kitchen scene with tortillas being hand-pressed and a comal on the stove
Our story

From a Veracruz kitchen to your neighborhood.

Taqueria Jarocho started with a simple conviction: the best tacos don't need a fancy dining room. They need good corn, fresh ingredients, and a recipe that's been tested by time — not by focus groups.

Our family has been making tacos the way they're made along Mexico's southern coast for generations. Salsas roasted in cast iron. Tortillas pressed by hand before dawn. Meat slow-braised until it surrenders. We brought that exact approach to SE Division, and Portland has been welcoming ever since.

Nothing frozen. Nothing pre-made. Just real food, made the way it should be — and a hospitality that feels like being invited to someone's table.

100% Fresh tortillas daily
5+ House-made salsas
SE Portland since day one
Come find us

We're on SE Division.

Right in the heart of Portland's most vibrant food corridor. Walk in, grab a seat, or call ahead — we save a corner for you.

Address
12510 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97236-3130
Hours
Mon–Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri–Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 8pm
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Street view of SE Division Street in Portland with taco shop storefront
Ready to eat?

Tortillas are pressed every morning.
They don't last long.

Call ahead or walk in — either way, we'll have something hot and fresh waiting for you.

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