The Cartopia food cart pod on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard is home to a variety of food carts and a covered, heated seating area — most carts stay lively late into the night.
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Vegan Food Carts in Portland
Portland’s food carts offer an array of delicious plant-based options.
Vegans exploring Portland’s food trucks will find plenty of tasty options, with around one-fifth of all food trucks in the city offering vegan menu items. The Whole Bowl’s rice and bean bowls, topped with garlicky tali sauce, are a perennial crowd-pleaser and are easily customizable to suit vegan needs. At Cartopia, Portland’s original food cart pod, Potato Champion serves up fresh-cut fries with a variety of vegan sauces — including satay and rosemary truffle ketchup — and is known for its poutine topped with vegan curds and gravy. Honey Butter Country Fare’s menu features a variety of tofu-based corn dogs and other fried foods cooked in a dedicated vegan fryer.
For those seeking delicious 100% plant-based menus, comfort food is the name of the game, with carts offering hearty fare, including grilled cheese, burgers and fries, fusion bowls, soup and sandwiches, and sushi burritos. Wicked Garden Alchemy pleases with loaded burgers, sandwiches and fries, all named after the macabre and mythological, and blended brews, including seasonal lemonades and oat milk-based drinks.
Read on to find vegan food carts in Portland. Please note that these are carts with vegan options, not carts that are strictly vegan (find all-vegan food carts here).
America's Grill offers Mexican street food like quesadilla, tacos, burritos and tortas. Try the nachos and choose from a selection of meat or vegetarian toppings.
A Thai fusion food cart where you can find staple Thai dishes like pad Thai, spicy & sour soup (Tom Yum), coconut milk soup (Tom Kha), drunken noodles, and more. Make sure to bring your appetite to enjoy the generous servings.
Azul Tequila Taqueria features Mexican food from all regions. Serving up classics like tortas, tacos and burritos, they also offer a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes.
Mother-son duo Bibi and Michael Singh opened this cart to educate Portland about the culinary heritage of Guyana. The titular bake is a soft, fried, semi-sweet puff bread that is traditionally halved and stuffed with all things spicy and sweet.
With a menu offering round buns (burgers), skinny buns (hot dogs) and no buns (classic side dishes), this cart serves up pub food classics with a sense of humor.
Baon Kainan specializes in “traditional Filipino food made in not-so-traditional ways.” Try their tasty twists on favorites like chicken adobo or tosilog (pork belly breakfast bowl). Don’t miss the ube bibingka (rice cake) for dessert.
Sushi burritos are the star of the show at Belmont Kitchen — choose the standard size or the “mega” and fill up on fresh fish, veggies and rice. The other offerings are tasty too: noodles, dumplings, sushi rolls, edamame, miso soup and more.
This friendly food cart offers the best of the beverage world — refresh yourself with juice, coffee, tea, smoothies, elixirs and wellness shots. For food, try smoothie bowls and salad rolls.
With an extensive menu, this Mexican food cart serves burritos, tacos, tortas, quesadillas and even breakfast all day. Next door, find a snack shack that serves agua frescas, Chamoy-laced slushies, tajin-spiked fruit and Tostilocos.
Big Elephant Kitchen is a family-owned and -operated food cart featuring Fijian and Indian fusion dishes. Menu items include lamb and vegan curries, masala chicken, samosas, roti and more.
Opened on July 4, 2017, Bottle Rocket is a self-described "burger stand masquerading as a fireworks stand" with veggies sides that leave patrons raving.
For an exploration of authentic Brazilian cuisine, look no further than Brazilian House. Owner and chef, Maria Heloisa Soares de Assis, serves fresh traditional dishes like moqueca, feijoada, tropeiro and petisco.
Burmese Delight features authentic Burmese cuisine from various regions of the country. Curries with meat, vegetable salad with special fish sauce along with soup will complete the meal.
Pay a visit to this friendly pink food truck for Southeast Asian fare featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients. Beverage options include bubble tea and iced milk tea in a wide variety of flavors.
This food cart serves up high-quality, authentic Mexican food. They’re named for their specialty — street tacos — and their other offerings are tasty too: tortas, burritos, nachos, quesadillas and more.
This family-owned and -operated food cart features the flavors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Enjoy tender, tasty barbecue and sides like kimchi noodles and lumpia.
This food cart labels itself “100% secretly vegan” — that’s because each of its breakfast sandwiches (like the iconic bacon, egg and cheese, among other options) is as packed with flavor as any non-plant-based counterpart.
Have you heard that soul food must mean meat, chicken and cheese? A visit to this cart just might change your mind. Peruse their abundant vegan and vegetarian options to find food that’s satisfying, hearty and healthy.
Looking for a treat? This cart specializes in “big, thick, cakey cookies” that are melt-in-your-mouth moist. Grab a single or a box (and indulge in a dozen).
DesiPDX is an entirely gluten-free food cart serving food inspired by Indian flavors blended with cooking styles from the West and other parts of the world.
Don Pedro Taqueria often has a long line of folks waiting for their authentic Mexican street fare and all-day breakfast menu. With carne asada fries and several different burritos made-to-order, you'll surely find something delicious.
E-San Thai Cuisine is a family-owned and -operated food cart. Chef Ting Pathammavong creates a menu filled with classic Thai favorites blended with traditional flavors and ingredients from her hometown in Northern Thailand.
Using only the freshest ingredients for made-to-order meals, E-Side Thai creates the highest quality dishes served just the way you like it! Vegan and gluten free options available.
A healthy choice with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, this cart offers build-your-own rice bowls with a variety of house-made sauces to choose from.
With a vast menu including tacos, burritos, sopas, tortas and more, what really sets El Brasero apart may be its numerous offerings for vegetarians, such as burritos with ingredients like jicama, mushrooms, veggie chorizo, or cactus.
This long-running food cart specializes in authentic, no-frills Mexican fare. Best known for their burritos, they also offer tacos, tortas, fajitas, enchiladas and an extensive breakfast menu.
El Pato Feliz is a Mexican food cart dishing up a classic fare in a low-key, colorful space. Menu items include carne asada tacos, chili rellenos, burritos, and more.
With a menu featuring burgers, vegetable bowls and sandwiches, Farmer and the Beast serves classic American dishes made with care and the freshest local products. They also offer vegetarian options, vegan options and unique daily specials.
Fernando's puts a creative spin on classic burritos and wraps. From vegan mojito wraps to carnitas burritos, there's something for everyone on their extensive, innovative menu.
This cart offers 100% plant-based comfort food inspired by dishes from across the world. Find your favorite, whether it's vegan mac and cheese or the shiitake stuffed sushi burrito.
Each fried egg sandwich at this beloved cart has a punny name, a perfectly cooked egg and is crafted with love. Even carnivores love the house vegan sausage made from gluten-free oats, polenta and veggies.
Garden Monsters offers huge, hearty salads featuring the freshest local ingredients. They cater to a wide range of dietary restrictions, diets and lifestyles.
This New York-style, Pakistani-American fusion food cart packs a lot of flavor into a small menu with offerings like chicken waffles, vegan chicken wings and naan grilled cheese.
Not only does this cart offer the classical sushi options, they have special rolls, deep fried rolls and sushiritos, too. You can also satisfy your teriyaki cravings and wash it all down with an assortment of boba tea.
This family-owned food cart offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian subs, fresh salads and more. They also serve appetizers and desserts (be sure to try the cannoli).
Satisfy your sushi cravings at this green cart. You can try a classic like a California or spicy tuna roll, or try something a little different like a tempura Cheetos sushi burrito.
Build your own bowl at this vegan food cart — start with a base, pick a protein, then top it off with one of their awesome sauces, like chipotle cashew crema or mango carrot habanero.
Habanero Burrito offers tasty food, generous portions and friendly service. They specialize in burritos — other menu items include tacos, nachos, quesadillas and more. (Add one of their house-made salsas to take your meal to the next level.)
A family-owned food cart serving Mediterranean cuisine since 2022, find gyros, shawarmas, salads, and other dishes made with fresh, authentic ingredients.
Owner/chef of The Havana Station, Ariel Cruata creates authentic and traditional Cuban cuisine using unique family recipes and fresh local ingredients. Each dish brings the flavor and taste of Havana directly to the city of Portland.
Enjoy fair food favorites like corn dogs and funnel cakes at Honey Butter Country Fare. Each satisfying treat is made from scratch, and everything is gluten-free — extensive vegan options are also available.
Indian Hunger Point food cart serves traditional Indian curries, wraps, and features extensive vegetarian options. Menu favorites include their plain or garlic naan, Tikka Masala, and Dahl Tadka.
With traditional Thai favorites like fried rice, pad Thai, and curries, JAB Thai Cuisine offers appetizers and mains and can accommodate most dietary needs.
Jojo serves gourmet sandwiches, fried chicken, burgers and of course their namesake, jojos. Jojo's are to NW locals what potato wedges are everywhere else and this cart's version is extra crispy with a flavorful, fluffy interior.
Juicy's serves up Southern-style food, including its famous jambalaya, and favorites like hot links, gumbo, potato salad, homemade lemon pound cake and more.
Kenbu Sushi serves handcrafted rolls and other traditional Japanese street food. This friendly food cart makes everything to order using only the freshest high-quality ingredients, including premium sushi-grade seafood.
Kenbu Sushi serves handcrafted rolls and other traditional Japanese street food. This friendly food cart makes everything to order using only the freshest high-quality ingredients, including premium sushi-grade seafood.
This family-owned food cart specializes in authentic Laotian street food. They also offer prepackaged snacks — stock up on bags of crispy chicken skin chips, beef jerky and other treats.
KO Sisters Seoul Food serves up authentic Korean street food, from mozzarella-stuffed corndogs to skewers of rice cakes, sausage and seaweed. Those looking for Korean staples like kalbi, kimbap and bibimbap will also find them here.
Starting in 2009 with one mobile taco truck, Chef Bo Kwon uses fresh vegetables and locally sourced tortillas to create a range of Korean Fusion mash-ups including tacos, burritos, Kimchi quesadillas and k’ sliders.
For an exploration of traditional Venezuelan street food, look no further than La Arepa. This food cart has locations in northeast and southeast, both serving an extensive menu of Venezuelan classics.
La Mai Plate is a Thai food cart that dishes out food influenced by the Thai Isaan region and mixed with flavors of Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Laos.
An evolution of beloved Cajun restaurant Le Bistro Montage, this cart features the famed macs, po’ boys wrapped in Montage’s signature tin foil sculptures.
Little Bloom's head chef and owner Hongthong "Dhom" Chinyavong grew up in the Laos countryside with a love of food and cooking. This cart specializes in Lao and Thai dishes like pad thai, laap gai, spring rolls and more.
Stop by this friendly food cart for authentic Yucatecan cuisine. Enjoy regional specialties like poc chuc (pork marinated in citrus) served with beans, veggies and handmade tortillas. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Mama Noor’s offers a broad menu so you’re sure to find something that hits the spot. Enjoy Indian-inspired classics like chicken biryani, vegetable tikka masala and sag paneer, or fill up on pub-food favorites like burgers, hot dogs and wings.
Mangiamo! offers Italian specialties like arancini, pasta, subs and salads. Follow up your meal with decadent tiramisu or sweet, creamy cannoli. A variety of vegan and vegetarian options are also available.
This food cart’s specialty is their namesake cheesesteak with beef, lamb or chicken — a vegan version is also available. Their extensive menu also includes burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, corn dogs, chicken tenders, wings and fries.
Swing by Melt for grown-up grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato bisque soup, pasta salad and unique retro sodas. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Prepared with Painted Hills Natural Beef, these delicious burgers are smashed flat beneath a cast-iron press, resulting in thin, crispy patties served with American cheese and Smashy Sauce, all at an accessible price point.
From mole verde to mole negro, from red pozole to cochinita pibil(slow-roasted pork), this friendly food cart serves an extensive menu of excellent Mexican fare.
From mole verde to mole negro, from red pozole to cochinita pibil(slow-roasted pork), this friendly food cart serves an extensive menu of excellent Mexican fare.
This bright red food cart serves up juicy burgers in a variety of styles — you can stick with a classic or try something adventurous, like a brunch burger, a Beyond Burger, a PB&J burger or a stuffed bacon cheeseburger.
This Southern-inspired food cart specializes in (you guessed it) gumbo — just choose your base, size and protein. They also offer a variety of additional menu items, plentiful vegetarian and vegan options, and several desserts.
Pay a visit to this bright green food cart for authentic Mexican food and friendly service — their extensive offerings include tacos, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, tortas, churros and more.
Opening at 8:00 p.m., the Night Owl is Portland's only cart that caters explicitly to the late-night crowd. Serving delicious sandwiches and Northwest favorites, diners can get a healthy lunch at midnight.
Specializing in authentic Mexican street food, No Q' No food cart offers fresh, tasty and traditional items like carne asada tacos, tortas and burritos.
Num Num is the name of this charming local bakery (it’s also a sound you might make when you pay them a visit). Enjoy tasty homemade treats like cookies, cakes, pies and bars.
You’ll find Indian cuisine classics at Old Taste of India — start with samosas or pakoras, then enjoy favorites like chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo or saag paneer (and don’t forget the naan).
Omar's Gyro is family-owned and operated. Since opening in 2011, Omar has expanded to this second location in Alberta Art. Find wraps, gyro, Arabi plates and fresh made sauces.
Paladin Pie serves up tempting wood-fired pizzas made “with respect (and complete disregard) for tradition.” That means you can go with classics like pepperoni or Hawaiian, or experiment with unique toppings like kimchi and mole sauce.
Pápa's Fritas is the only Nicaraguan food cart in Portland. Find tasty street food like fritanga, platters with fried yuca, tostones and maduros (sweet and savory plantains) with your choice of meat.
With their motto "good food brings out the best in people," this cart strives to do just that through its namesake pelmeni (Slavic dumplings filled with meat or vegetables).
Phat Cart's menu includes dishes from Thailand, Hawaii, Japan and India. It is best known for its bento boxes and sandwiches. Vegans and vegetarians will find options, along with dishes like Thai larb and teriyaki-glazed dumplings.
At Phó' Lê Vietnamese & Thai Cuisine, every dish is made to order with the freshest ingredients. Signature items include fried rice, curry dishes and banh mi sandwiches made with a crispy baguette and filled with tender cuts of pork.
If you’re craving Thai food, a visit to Pinto Thai is sure to hit the spot. Enjoy noodle dishes, fried rice, soups, curries and more, including plentiful vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
As the name implies, the name of the game at this food cart is pizza — wood-fired sourdough pizza, to be exact. It’s as tasty as it sounds, and every item on the menu can be made vegan upon request.
Platter Division Indian Grill brings flavorful Indian fare to the Southeast Portland food cart scene. Enjoy favorites like tikka masala or the lamb kebab plate. Vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful and clearly marked.
Platter Division Indian Grill brings flavorful Indian fare to the WonderLove pod. Enjoy favorites like tikka masala or the lamb kebab plate. Vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful and clearly marked.
Platter Division Indian Grill brings flavorful Indian fare to the Southeast Portland food cart scene. Enjoy favorites like tikka masala or the lamb kebab plate. Vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful and clearly marked.
With multiple locations around Portland, Poblano Pepper is a family owned and operated food cart, serving delicious homemade traditional Mexican food full of fresh and local flavors made to order.
This cart serves up a range of popular Thai specialties like pad thai, crispy garlic chicken, curries, soups and more, including vegan and gluten-free options.
This food cart serves up a wide variety of beverages — including coffee, tea, smoothies, juices and wheatgrass shots — so you’re sure to find something to satisfy. They also offer a menu of light fare, like bowls, bagels and avocado toast.
Potato Champion serves fresh-cut, twice-fried Belgian-style pommes frites in a paper cup with house-made sauces like Rosemary Truffle Ketchup, Chipotle Mayo, Bourbon Honey Mustard and more.
Located at the bustling Cartopia pod, Pyro Pizza serves up Italian-style wood-fired pizza from a food truck. Great for late-night snacks or a meal any time of day.
This food cart located at the colorful Portland Mercado serves traditional Colombian cuisine, including yuca frita, arroz con pollo and freshly baked arepas. (Hint: order the bandeja paisa for a taste of almost everything.)
The Quesabrosa food cart serves delicious tacos, tortas, quesadillas, empanadas and more (including a massive "super burrito"). Enjoy your feast in one of their several covered seating areas.
Stop by this food truck for a scoop (or three) of tempting ice cream that’s 100% vegan and dairy-free — a wide variety of flavors and toppings are available.
Using high-quality, local ingredients, Rollin’ Fresh puts a Northwest spin on the sushi burrito — they also offer poke bowls and salads. The sauces are made from scratch, and there are plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.
Using high-quality, local ingredients, Rollin’ Fresh puts a Northwest spin on the sushi burrito — they also offer poke bowls and salads. The sauces are made from scratch, and there are plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.
Using high-quality, local ingredients, Rollin’ Fresh puts a Northwest spin on the sushi burrito — they also offer poke bowls and salads. The sauces are made from scratch, and there are plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.
With classic Indian dishes and freshly made naan, Shera Indian Food serves up aromatic masala, vindaloo and biryani with choices of meat, fish or veggies.
Sandwiches at this Southeast Portland cart run the gamut from savory to sweet, but all are served on rustic, Dutch-style waffles that are made in-house with organic, heirloom varietal wheat grown locally in the Willamette valley.
Sandwiches at Smaaken run the gamut from savory to sweet, but all are served on rustic, Dutch-style waffles that are made in-house with organic, heirloom varietal wheat grown locally in the Willamette valley.
This bright red food cart serves up authentic Tuscan sandwiches made from scratch with locally hand-picked produce and freshly baked bread with a seasonal menu that changes every few weeks.
You’ll find just about every sushi roll you can imagine on the extensive menu at Sushi & Friends. They also offer sushi burritos, appetizers, noodles and more.
Tacos Fita is a classic taco truck, specializing in SoCal-style Mexican food. Carne Asada, chicken and steak tacos, burritos and tortas are daily offerings.
Encouraging patrons to "eat like an Egyptian", Tahrir Square specializes in falafel, shawarma and gyros, with vegetarian and vegan offerings available.
Taj Indian Cuisine uses unique, freshly ground herbs and spices to create each flavorful dish. Menu items include samosas, pakoras, masalas, curry dishes and more. They also offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.
Tap Tap brings the taste of the Caribbean to Portland with authentic Haitian cuisine. Try hand pies (pate) with meat or egg filling, fried fish, fried plantains, fried chicken, and a selection of heart Haitian soups.
Are you pining for a hearty gyro, or spiced chicken, or a falafel salad? Pay a visit to Taste of Casablanca, a bright-blue food truck specializing in Moroccan cuisine that’s sure to satisfy your craving.
Chef Air immigrated to America from Laos and opened Thai Champa food cart to share her love of cooking with Portland. This cart's menu items include Thai favorites like Pad See Ew, Red Curry rice bowls, and more.
Thai Me Burger is a fusion food cart that offers Thai staples like drunken noodle and pad Thai as well as a Thai-twist on burgers, like their Thai peanut sauce burger.
The Dog House PDX serves signature grass-fed beef burgers and hot dogs with the freshest ingredients from local sources. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
The Wagon cart uses all plant-based, vegan-friendly products, specializing in comfort food favorites and regular specials available for a limited time.
This popular vegetarian spot has been serving “love in a bowl” since 2001. All their bowls are free from nuts, gluten, wheat and hydrogenated oil, and every dish on the menu can be “veganized.”
This popular vegetarian spot has been serving “love in a bowl” since 2001. All their bowls are free from nuts, gluten, wheat and hydrogenated oil, and every dish on the menu can be “veganized.”
This popular vegetarian spot has been serving “love in a bowl” since 2001. All their bowls are free from nuts, gluten, wheat and hydrogenated oil, and every dish on the menu can be “veganized.”
This popular vegetarian spot has been serving “love in a bowl” since 2001. All their bowls are free from nuts, gluten, wheat and hydrogenated oil, and every dish on the menu can be “veganized.”
Explore Thida Thai’s extensive menu of noodles, curry dishes, fried rice, soup, specials and more — a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
You can find all the Mexican classics at Tu Tia Taqueria, from tacos and burritos to enchiladas and homemade tamales. Wash it down with horchata and throw in a churro or cheesecake for desert.
Specializing in breakfast and brunch, this food cart offers breakfast sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, breakfast cookies and more. If your appetite is extra large, add on one of their many sides.
Considered one of the best vegetarian/vegan Chinese food carts in the city, Uncle Tang’s offers an expansive menu including Pot Stickers, Curry Pastries, Sesame Tofu and Dan Dan Noodles.
Enjoy tempting sandwiches, soups and sides at this bright blue food truck. They use fresh ingredients from local sources; their utensils and containers are all recyclable or compostable.
Nearly every Portland menu features vegetarian options made from fresh, local ingredients, and many restaurants serve vegetarian food exclusively — experience the Portland vegetarian scene that foodies of all stripes have come to love.