Nacheaux Explained

Nacheaux
Chef:Anthony Brown
Street-Address:1720 Willamette Falls Drive
City:West Linn
State:Oregon
Zip:97068
Country:United States
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Nacheaux is a Mexican-Cajun fusion restaurant in West Linn, Oregon. Previously, the business operated in Portland.

Description

Nacheaux is a Black-owned restaurant in West Linn, which previously operated in Portland.[1] The menu features Mexican-Cajun cuisine, including fried-chicken crunch wraps, churro beignets, macaroni and cheese with seafood,[2] and nachos.[3] KGW's Christine Pitawanich described the menu as "Mexican/southern fusion", offering Cinnamon Toast Crunch cheesecake and fried chicken enchiladas.[4] The menu also includes carnitas, catfish, red beans and rice, and tacos.[5]

History

Anthony and Stephanie Brown opened Nacheaux as a food cart in southeast Portland's Cartlandia pod (now known as the Springwater Cart Park) in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] Anthony also serves as chef.[7]

The food cart closed in February 2021 and began operating as a brick and mortar restaurant in northeast Portland's Cully neighborhood in March.[8]

In 2022, the business closed temporarily to relocated to West Linn.[9] Nacheaux reopened on July 27.[10]

Reception

In 2021, Portland Monthly Katherine Chew Hamilton included Nacheaux in a list of the eight "most mouthwatering" nachos in the city.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: These Black-Owned Portland Restaurants Are Offering Takeout and Delivery. 2021-10-13. Willamette Week. en. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006204155/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2020/06/02/these-black-owned-portland-restaurants-are-offering-takeout-and-delivery/. live.
  2. Web site: Jackson-Glidden. Brooke. 2021-01-13. Breakout Food Cart Star Nacheaux Will Soon Open a Restaurant. 2021-10-06. Eater Portland. en. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006134330/https://pdx.eater.com/2021/1/13/22228059/nacheaux-restaurant-blind-ox-fremont. live.
  3. Web site: Nacheaux Introduces Portland to "Mexicajun" Fusion. 2021-10-13. Willamette Week. en. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006232750/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2020/08/11/nacheaux-introduces-portland-to-mexicajun-fusion/. live.
  4. Web site: November 19, 2020. Portland food cart finding success despite opening at start of COVID-19 pandemic. live. 2021-10-06. KGW. en-US. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006134328/https://www.kgw.com/article/money/business/nacheaux-food-cart-owner-talks-candidly-about-running-a-new-business-during-the-pandemic/283-fe155d84-b10f-4e7a-8a00-1cea3eb51a45.
  5. Web site: 8 Best Nachos in Portland. live. 2021-10-06. Portland Monthly. en-US. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006133739/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/best-nachos-portland.
  6. Web site: Graves. Lincoln. 2020-04-10. During pandemic, some businesses fight for survival while others look for ways to reopen. live. 2021-10-06. KATU. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006134328/https://katu.com/news/local/during-pandemic-some-businesses-fight-for-survival-while-others-look-for-ways-to-reopen.
  7. Web site: Jackson-Glidden. Brooke. 2021-07-22. An Incoming Speakeasy-Style Bar Will Pay Homage to Louisiana Cooking and Cocktails. 2021-10-06. Eater Portland. en. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006134328/https://pdx.eater.com/2021/7/22/22589182/bourbon-street-nacheaux-louisiana-cooking-new-orleans-etouffee-beignets-cocktails-bar-speakeasy. live.
  8. Web site: Jackson-Glidden. Brooke. 2021-03-05. Nacheaux Opens Its NE Fremont Restaurant Today. 2021-10-06. Eater Portland. en. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006134326/https://pdx.eater.com/2021/3/5/22314445/nacheaux-opening-fremont-mcdonalds-hit-and-run-sxnw-vegan-restaurant. live.
  9. Web site: Wong . Janey . 2022-05-20 . Four Portland Starbucks Locations Vote to Unionize . 2022-07-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2022-07-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220729014624/https://pdx.eater.com/2022/5/20/23131773/starbucks-portland-unionize-nacheaux-anthony-brown-guys-grocery-games . live .
  10. Web site: Wong . Janey . 2021-01-27 . A Guide to Portland's Bar, Restaurant, and Food Cart Openings . 2022-07-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2021-04-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210429234837/https://pdx.eater.com/22251525/portland-restaurant-bar-cafe-openings . live .

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