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Antojitos
Housemade Chips & Salsa Fresca
Housemade Chips & Guacamole
House Chips With Guacamole & Salsa
Spicy Cucumbers
Simple Salad
organic greens tossed in a guajillo chile vinaigrette & topped with avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, queso fresco & pico de gallo
Ceviche
line caught red snapper & wild shrimp marinated in seasoned lime juice & served with guacamole, cabbage, hot sauce & sliced avocado
Flautas
3 tortillas filled with your choice of carnitas, pollo, tinga, fish or veggies, rolled, fried & topped with crema & salsa
Más
Bryan's Bowl
your choice of meat or veggies in a bowl with beans, rice, salsas, guacamole, queso fresco, crema, cilantro & your choice of chips or three organic house corn tortillas. please see tacos for descriptions of meat/veggie options. **gluten-free, some protein choices may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas, check individual taco descriptions**
Por Que Plate
your choice of meat or veggies served alongside beans, rice, a small salad, salsa fresca, guacamole, crema & four organic housemade corn tortillas. please see tacos for descriptions of meat/veggie options**gluten-free, some protein choices may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas, check individual taco descriptions**
Beans & Rice Bowl
our house beans & rice in a bowl with salsas, guacamole, queso fresco, crema, cilantro & your choice of chips or three organic house corn tortillas
Big Salad
organic greens topped with avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, queso fresco & pico de gallo, served with a spicy chile vinaigrette on the side. please see tacos for descriptions of optional meat/veggie additions.**gluten-free, some added proteins may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas, check individual taco descriptions**
Small Quesadilla
flour or corn tortilla toasted and filled with melty queso Oaxaca from Ochoa Queseria**gluten-free, but may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Tacos
Carne Asada
Cascade Farms chopped flank steak, marinated with lime & chipotle, served in traditional style with grilled onion & topped with spicy salsa de arbol, cilantro & onion**gluten-free, may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Pescado
crispy cornmeal encrusted Newman's line caught Alaskan Cod, topped with pineapple, salsa verde, crema, cabbage, onion and cilantro**gluten-free**
Carnitas
crispy and juicy slow cooked Cascade Farms pork topped with salsa verde, onions, cilantro and queso fresco from Ochoa Queseria**gluten-free**
Barbacoa
Cascade Farms beef brisket braised inside banana leaves in a three-chile barbacoa salsa, topped with pickled red onions, cilantro & crema**gluten-free**
Pollo Verde
Cascade Farms chicken braised in tomatillo salsa and topped with salsa verde, onions and cilantro**gluten-free**
Shrimp
spicy sautéed wild shrimp taco from Newman’s topped with crema, cabbage, spicy serrano salsa, onion, cilantro & pineapple**gluten-free**
Grilled Chicken
our pollo asado taco! spicy chipotle rubbed grilled Cascade Farms chicken with crema from Ochoa Queseria, spicy salsa de arbol and pico de Gallo**gluten-free, may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Fish #2
crispy cornmeal encrusted Newman's line caught Alaskan Cod, topped with tangy escabeche crema & a serrano-cabbage slaw**gluten-free**
Chorizo
Marcos' mama's recipe! House chorizo topped with onions, cilantro, crema & queso fresco from Ochoa Queseria**gluten-free, but may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Queso Asado
Grilled cotija enchilado (cotija cheese rubbed with chiles) from Queseria Ochoa, grilled poblano peppers and avocado-serrano salsa.**vegetarian & gluten-free, may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Hongos Y Papas
Roasted potatoes and portobello mushrooms sautéed with jalapeño and poblano peppers, topped with roasted garlic habanero crema, queso fresco and cilantro.**vegetarian and gluten-free**
Al Pastor
succulent, spicy pork loin grilled with pineapple & topped with spicy salsa de arbol, onions & cilantro.*NOT gluten-free; pork marinated with Modelo Especial
Verduras
Our summer veggie taco! Grilled corn, sauteed green beans, sweet onion, red bell pepper & kale, topped with a pepita-cilantro pesto and queso fresco! YUM!!**vegetarian & gluten-free**
Antojitos
Flautas
Three handmade organic corn tortillas filled with your choice of carnitas, barbacoa, pollo verde or our daily veggie option (call restaurant for today's option). Fried crisp and served with salsa fresca and crema on the side.
Chips & Guac & Salsa
housemade corn tortilla chips, guacamole and salsa fresca (medium-spicy). serves 2-4 with 1 basket of chips, 4oz salsa & 4oz guac**vegetarian & gluten-free**
Chips & Guac
housemade corn tortilla chips with fresh guacamole. standard size serves 2-3 with 1 basket of chips, 4oz of guac**vegetarian & gluten-free**
Ceviche
wild shrimp & diver scallops marinated in seasoned lime juice and spicy serrano salsa, served over guacamole and topped with cabbage and avocado. comes with chips. Spicy!
Chips & Salsa
housemade corn tortilla chips with salsa fresca (medium-spicy). serves 2-3 with basket of chips & 4oz of salsa**vegetarian & gluten-free**
Small Salad
organic greens topped with avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, queso fresco & pico de gallo, served with spicy chile vinaigrette on the side.
Spicy Cucumbers
Sliced cucumbers with fresh-squeezed lime juice & a sprinkle of spicy chile salt, topped with cabbage & pico de gallo - add on guacamole (pictured) for a delicious snack!**VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE**
Chips
housemade corn tortilla chips fried in rice bran oil*vegetarian & gluten-free**
Jicama Salad
Cubed jicama tossed with fresh lime and spicy serrano salsa, topped with grapefruit, pepitas, cilantro, avocado and chile salt. Bright, citrusy and spicy...so delicious!**gluten-free, vegan**
Y Más
Side Guacamole
side of housemade guacamole small = 2oz large = 4oz
Side Beans & Rice
side of whole pinto beans and rice (both vegetarian), topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco from Ochoa Queseria**gluten-free**
Side Rice
side of vegetarian Mexican rice, topped with pico de gallo ( small = 8 oz / large = 16 oz)**gluten-free**
Side Salsa Fresca
side of housemade salsa fresca (medium-spicy) small = 2oz, large = 4oz
Side Crema
side of crema from Ochoa Queseria, sprinkled with chile salt small = 2 oz / large = 4 oz
Side Pico (4oz)
4oz of fresh pico de gallo
Side Queso Oaxaca (4oz)
4oz of shredded Queso Oaxaca (pasteurized)
Side Pickled Onions (4oz)
4oz of spicy pickled red onions
Side Queso Fresco (4oz)
4oz of crumbled Queso Fresco (pasteurized)
Side Pineapple (4oz)
4oz of fresh pineapple
Side Of Limes (4)
four lime wedges for extra squeezin'!
Flour Tort
A warm flour tortilla (6")
Side Cabbage (4oz)
4oz of shredded cabbage
Side Beans
side of whole vegetarian pinto beans, topped with queso fresco from Ochoa Queseria small = 8 oz / large = 16 oz)**gluten-free**
Side Of 3 Tortillas
3 housemade organic corn tortillas**gluten-free**
Para Niños
Kid's Bowl
pinto beans & rice with your choice of queso fresco or queso Oaxaca.please see tacos for descriptions of optional meat/veggie additions**gluten-free, vegetarian**
B&c Taco
pinto beans topped with your choice of queso fresco or queso Oaxaca in a housemade organic corn tortilla**gluten-free**
Bebidas
Horchata
A creamy rice and almond drink sweetened with cinnamon and sugar. Served in a 12oz sealed bottle. Vegan! **gluten-free**
Agua Fresca
freshly made fruit juice. flavors rotate daily, but they're always delicious!
Jamaica
hibiscus flower tea
Jarritos Sodas
various bottled Mexican fruit sodas with cane sugar
Mineragua
our favorite sparkling water!
Mexican Coke
made & bottled in Mexico with cane sugar
Cans Of Soda
Sides of Protein
Side Carnitas
4 oz of crisp & juicy slow cooked Cascade Farms pork**gluten-free**
Side Carne Asada
4 oz side of Cascade Farms chopped flank steak, marinated with lime and chipotle, grilled with onion**gluten-free, but may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Side Pollo Verde
4 oz side of Cascade Farms chicken braised in tomatillo salsa**gluten-free**
Side Shrimp
4 oz of spicy sautéed wild shrimp from Newman's, seasoned with chile salt**gluten-free**
Side Barbacoa
Cascade Farms beef brisket braised inside banana leaves in a three-chile barbacoa salsa**gluten-free**
Side Pescado
4 oz side of crispy cornmeal encrusted Newman's line caught Alaskan Cod**gluten-free**
Side Hongos Y Papas
4oz roasted potatoes and portobello mushrooms sautéed with jalapeño and poblano peppers.**vegetarian and gluten-free**
Side Chorizo
4oz side of spicy ground Cascade Farms pork sausage, made from Marcos' mama's recipe! **gluten-free, may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Side Queso Asado
4oz of queso asado: chile-rubbed cotija cheese from Queseria Ochoa, grilled on all sides.*vegetarian & gluten-free, may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas*
Side Of **grilled** Fish
4 oz side of Newman's line caught Alaskan Cod, dusted with chile salt and grilled. **gluten-free, may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Side Grilled Chicken
4 oz side of spicy chipotle rubbed grilled Cascade Farms chicken**gluten-free, but may be cooked on same surface as flour tortillas**
Side Verduras
4oz side of seasonal vegetables**vegetarian & gluten-free**
Margaritas and cocktails! (meal purchase required for sale of cocktail)
Classic Margarita
**CONTAINS ALCOHOL**1 large classic margarita ready for you to take home and drink!** Just pour over a salt-rimmed glass with heaping ice and enjoy! Each 8oz bottle contains 5.75 fluid ounces, which includes 3oz of alcohol (the OLCC max). **Per the OLCC, each cocktail purchase (1 bottle) must be made with a substantial food item. We consider the following meals a substantial food item: -At least 2 tacos -OR--1 Beans & Rice Bowl -OR--1 Bryan's Bowl -OR--1 Por Que Plate -OR--1 Por Que Salad -OR--1 Bowl of SoupIf a substantial food item(s) is not purchased on the same order as a margarita(s), we will have to cancel and refund the margarita(s). We will not be able to add on additional food items upon pickup to fulfill the OLCC's requirement. All refunds will take 5-7 business days to process. This is intended for takeaway only and cannot be consumed on premise.All persons purchasing and/or consuming alcohol must be at least 21 years of age and able to present valid ID.
Cocktail
A pre-mixed cocktail, ready for you to take home and drink!** Choose your base spirit, then choose a mixer and let us know if you'd like a garnish! **Per the OLCC, a substantial food item must be sold with cocktails to-go. At PQN, we consider the following meals a substantial food item: -At least 2 tacos -OR--1 Beans & Rice Bowl -OR--1 Bryan's Bowl -OR--1 Por Que Plate -OR--1 Por Que Salad -OR--1 Bowl of SoupFor each meal, up to TWO cocktails may be purchased (no limit as long as enough food is ordered on the same order). A taco kit is considered a meal for up to 6 people. If enough substantial food items are not purchased on the same order as a cocktail/cocktails to-go, we will have to cancel and refund the cocktail(s). We will not be able to add on additional food items upon pickup to fulfill the OLCC's requirement. All refunds will take 5-7 business days to process. All persons purchasing/consuming alcohol must be at least 21 years of age and able to present valid ID.
Horchata Borracha
A pre-mixed cocktail, ready for you to take home and drink!** Creamy (vegan!) housemade horchata mixed with Barbancourt Rum. **Per the OLCC, a substantial food item must be sold with cocktails to-go. At PQN, we consider the following meals a substantial food item: -At least 2 tacos -OR--1 Beans & Rice Bowl -OR--1 Bryan's Bowl -OR--1 Por Que Plate -OR--1 Por Que Salad -OR--1 Bowl of SoupFor each meal, up to TWO cocktails may be purchased (no limit as long as enough food is ordered on the same order). A taco kit is considered a meal for up to 6 people. If enough substantial food items are not purchased on the same order as a cocktail/cocktails to-go, we will have to cancel and refund the cocktail(s). We will not be able to add on additional food items upon pickup to fulfill the OLCC's requirement. All refunds will take 5-7 business days to process. All persons purchasing/consuming alcohol must be at least 21 years of age and able to present valid ID.
Bloody María
A pre-mixed cocktail, ready for you to take home and drink!** 100% agave tequila (sub vodka by request), spicy house bloody mix and house pickles!**Per the OLCC, a substantial food item must be sold with cocktails to-go. At PQN, we consider the following meals a substantial food item: -At least 2 tacos -OR--1 Beans & Rice Bowl -OR--1 Bryan's Bowl -OR--1 Por Que Plate -OR--1 Por Que Salad -OR--1 Bowl of SoupFor each meal, up to TWO cocktails may be purchased (no limit as long as enough food is ordered on the same order). A taco kit is considered a meal for up to 6 people. If enough substantial food items are not purchased on the same order as a cocktail/cocktails to-go, we will have to cancel and refund the cocktail(s). We will not be able to add on additional food items upon pickup to fulfill the OLCC's requirement. All refunds will take 5-7 business days to process. All persons purchasing/consuming alcohol must be at least 21 years of age and able to present valid ID.
Salsa & Escabeche
Salsa De Arbol (8oz)
8oz container of fresh house-made chile de arbol salsa (medium-spicy)
Salsa Serrano (8oz)
8oz container of fresh house-made salsa serrano (spicy!)
Salsa Habanero (8oz)
8oz of fresh house-made habanero salsa (spicy!)
Salsa Verde (8oz)
8oz container of fresh house-made tomatillo salsa (mild)
Escabeche (8oz)
8oz container of house escabeche: spicy pickled mix of carrots, jalapenos, onions and garlic
Taco Kits!
Pqn Taco Kit
Fully cooked*, packed cold, reheat in the comfort of your own home. Tacos and sides for 5-6 people! Choose one: barbacoa, carnitas, pollo verde or veggie: hongos y papas**To keep them fresh, hongos y papas are a mix of raw & par-cooked veggies. They are packed as a 2 quarts and will need a quick saute and a pinch of salt. They will cook down to 1 quart.Each kit contains: 1 quart of meat or veggies1 quart each of beans and rice18 handmade corn tortillasIncludes toppings (all on the side): cilantro & onion, salsa verde, salsa de arbol, crema**, queso fresco. **hongos y papas comes with garlic-habanero crema-No substitutions, thank you for understanding!**gluten-free**
Pint Of Taco Filling
A pint (16oz) of fully cooked meat packed cold for easy reheating. Choose either a pint (16oz) of fully cooked meat packed cold for easy reheating or 1 quart of our veggies: hongos y papas, which comes with 4oz of garlic-habanero crema. To keep them fresh, hongos y papas are a mix of raw & par-cooked veggies--they will need a quick saute and a pinch of salt. When cooked, they will cook down to 1 pint of cooked veggies.**gluten-free**
Beer, wine and cider!
Rosé Wine - Underwood
8.4 oz can of Underwood Rosé wine. Dry and refreshing!
Pacifico
12oz bottle
Modelo Especial
12oz bottle
La Familia Guava Hard Cider
La Familia Guayaba hard cider, a tart, semi-sweet guava cider from Salem, OR. 12oz, 5.2% alcohol
Migration Chasing Dreams Ipa 12oz
12oz can
Rainier
12oz can
Tecate
12oz can
Sangria!
One serving of red wine sangria made with vermouth, sherry, citrus and pomegranate. Ready to shake, pour over ice and enjoy!
Negra Modelo
12oz bottle
Margarita Kits!
Margarita Kit (non-alcoholic)
contains everything you need other than the booze & ice to make four pint-sized margaritas (plus a little extra)! to finish the kit, you'll need to add 12 oz of 100% agave silver tequila (we use cien años or sauza blue silver) and 5 oz of triple sec (we use bols). you can add it right to the bottle for easy mixing, serving and pouring! **alcohol not included**
Growler Margarita Kit (non-alcoholic)
contains everything you need other than the booze & ice to make fifteen pint-sized margaritas (plus a little extra)! sold in a glass growler with instructions, perfect for mixing, serving & refilling! The growler will be half full so that you have space to add your booze and serve from the glass jug. -price includes a $5 refundable jar depositto finish the kit, you'll need to add 1x 750ml bottle plus 2.5 more cups of 100% agave silver tequila (we use cien años or sauza blue silver) and 2.5 cups of triple sec (we use bols). alcohol not included.Pro-tip: add the alcohol, put what you'll drink over the next few days in your fridge and freeze the rest!