It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and go to the same restaurants over and over again. Well now is the time to expand your taste buds at this amazing spot with the best New Mexican food you can find in Portland. La Panza has been serving up its traditional cuisine for years, and you are going to need to stop in to try it.

The tiny SE Division restaurant may be easy to pass by without noticing, but once you try it, you will be seeking it out in no time.
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While the spot is tiny, its bright interior makes it welcoming and fun.
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But you came for the food, and La Panza delivers in droves.
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Using the traditional New Mexican chiles - New Mexican Hatch green and Chimayo red chiles - the food is teeming with flavor.
Whether you are in the mood for enchiladas, sopaipillas, or a New Mexican burrito, La Panza has you covered.
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The seasonal ceviche is amazing...
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La Panza's chilaquiles are some of the best around...
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And if you are on the go, tacos make a great take-out choice that you will love.
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Along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees, there are some delicious soups and salads on the menu.
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This Green Chile Quinoa Fritter Salad looks amazing.
Meat lovers will enjoy the mouthwatering Red Chile Ribs...
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And Tamale Tuesday is a great time to stop in to get your fix along with some of their notable tamales.
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La Panza is located at 2425 SE 26th Avenue.

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