Portland Mercado Explained
Portland Mercado |
Image Place: | Portland Mercado, 2021 1.jpg |
Image Caption: | Portland Mercado, 2021 |
Location: | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
Pushpin Map: | Portland |
Coordinates: | 45.4861°N -122.5889°W |
Portland Mercado is a collection of food carts (or a "pod") in Portland, Oregon, United States. The carts are located in Southeast Portland's Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood, at the border of Foster-Powell.[1]
Description and history
The food cart "pod" opened in 2015 and focuses on Latin American cuisine, community and culture.[2] [3] It has been described as Portland's first Latino public market.[4] The pod is managed by Hacienda CDC.[5]
In 2024, a two-alarm fire damaged the central building and temporarily stopped power and water service for the carts.[6] [7] Hacienda CDC created the Portland Mercado Fire Relief Fund to support the businesses impacted by the fire.[8] The food pod re-opened approximately three weeks later.[9]
Tenants
Tenants have included:
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Ashton . David F. . 'Mercado' comes to Foster Road . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200923064447/https://eastpdxnews.com/general-news-features/mercado-comes-to-foster-road/ . 2020-09-23 . 2020-09-26 . East Portland News.
- Web site: Postcards From The Pandemic: Latino Businesses Maintain Community At Portland Mercado. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925142837/https://www.opb.org/news/article/latino-businesses-portland-mercado-community-pandemic/. 2020-09-25. 2020-09-26. OPB.
- Web site: Bamman. Mattie John. 2016-04-15. One Year In, Portland Mercado Is a Top Spot for Regional Latin American Food. 2020-09-26. Eater Portland. en. 2016-09-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20160926082828/http://pdx.eater.com/2016/4/15/11434760/guide-to-portland-mercados-regional-latin-american-food. live.
- Web site: 2024-01-03 . Devastating Fire Rips Through the Portland Mercado . 2024-01-04 . Willamette Week . en . 2024-01-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240129204400/https://www.wweek.com/news/2024/01/03/devastating-fire-rips-through-the-portland-mercado/ . live .
- Web site: 2024-01-03 . Portland Mercado food court burns in 2-alarm fire . 2024-01-04 . KATU . en . 2024-01-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240103165034/https://katu.com/news/local/portland-mercado-food-court-burns-in-2-alarm-fire . live .
- Web site: Williams . Nathan . 2024-01-03 . A Wednesday Morning Fire Has Drastically Damaged Legendary Food Cart Pod Portland Mercado . 2024-01-04 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-01-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240129204345/https://pdx.eater.com/2024/1/3/24024354/fire-damage-portland-mercado-xocotl-barrio . live .
- Web site: Russell . Michael . 2024-01-04 . After devestating fire, Portland Mercado leaders vow to ‘come back stronger’ . 2024-01-04 . The Oregonian . en . 2024-01-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240129204253/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2024/01/with-portland-mercado-closed-indefinitely-after-fire-leaders-hope-to-come-back-stronger.html . live .
- Web site: 2024-01-03 . All Portland Mercado businesses closed 'until further notice' after early morning fire . 2024-01-04 . kgw.com . en-US . 2024-01-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240103160443/https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-mercado-fire/283-0c6f2370-b48f-48bc-8de8-60113ad394ff . live .
- Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2024-01-29 . The Portland Mercado Food Cart Pod Has Reopened Following an Early January Fire . 2024-01-29 . Eater Portland . en . 2024-01-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240129204355/https://pdx.eater.com/2024/1/29/24054487/portland-mercado-reopening-fire . live .
- Web site: 12 Portland Food Cart Pods with Covered Outdoor Seating . 2022-03-12 . Portland Monthly . en-US . 2022-01-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122044534/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/portland-food-cart-pods-covered-outdoor-seating-heaters-heating . live .
- Web site: Williams . Nathan . 2021-11-18 . Where to Eat and Drink in Foster-Powell . 2022-03-12 . Eater Portland . en . 2022-03-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220306222915/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/foster-powell-dining-guide-restaurants-bars-food-carts . live .
- Web site: June . Sophia . 2016-10-25 . The Portland Mercado Food Carts Were Robbed and Vandalized with Damages Totaling $25,000 . 2022-03-12 . Willamette Week . en . 2021-04-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210423021314/https://www.wweek.com/restaurants/2016/10/25/the-portland-mercado-food-carts-were-robbed-and-vandalized-with-damages-totaling-25000/ . live .
- Web site: Andrea . Damewood . 2019-07-04 . Our Five Favorite Bites at the Unbeatable Portland Mercado . 2022-03-12 . Portland Mercury . en . 2022-01-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220116015810/https://www.portlandmercury.com/food-issue-2019/2019/07/04/26745935/our-five-favorite-bites-at-the-unbeatable-portland-mercado . live .
- Web site: Russell . Michael . 2021-09-22 . Portland's best new food carts of 2021 . 2022-03-12 . The Oregonian . en . 2022-01-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220112124146/https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2021/09/portlands-best-new-food-carts-of-2021.html . live .
- Web site: Portland's 9 Greatest New Food Carts of 2021 . 2022-03-12 . Portland Monthly . en-US . 2021-12-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211216200433/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/2021/09/best-new-food-carts-2021 . live .
- Web site: Jackson-Glidden . Brooke . 2021-11-01 . 18 Date-Worthy Restaurants in Portland Actually Open on Mondays . 2022-03-12 . Eater Portland . en . 2022-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220104063153/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/portland-restaurants-open-mondays . live .
- Web site: Wu . Waz . 2021-05-11 . Where to Find Tasty Vegan Tacos in Portland . 2022-03-12 . Eater Portland . en . 2021-11-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211128233315/https://pdx.eater.com/maps/vegan-vegetarian-meatless-tacos-portland . live .