Hispanics and Latinos in Portland, Oregon
There were approximately 60,000 people of Hispanic or Latino origin in Portland, Oregon, as of 2020; about 10% of the city’s population. The Portland metropolitan area has Oregon's largest Latino population. In 2022, Jamie Goldberg of The Oregonian wrote, "More than half of Oregon's Latino population lives in Multnomah, Washington and Marion counties. All three saw their Latino populations grow by at least 25% in the last decade. Washington County has the largest Latino population, 107,000 ... In Clackamas County, the Latino population grew by 38.5% in the last decade to more than 40,000 residents." Culture Parts of 39th Avenue were named Cesar Chavez Boulevard in honor of Latino labor activist Cesar Chavez. Milagro is the only Hispanic theater production company in the Pacific Northwest. Events Annual events include the Cinco de Mayo festival and the Latin American Film Festival. Makers de Mayo "showcases and celebrates Latin American culture through art, makers, music, food and more", according to KPTV's Ayo Elise. PDX Latinx Pride (formerly Portland Latino Gay Pride) hosts the Latinx Pride Festival. Cuisine Notable restaurants and bars known for serving Latin American cuisine have included: Andina Ataula (2013–2021) Bar Cala (2022) Birrieria La Plaza Birrieria PDX (2020) Cafe Azul El Cubo de Cuba El Gallo Taqueria (2009) Esparza's (1990–2014) The Goose (2014) Güero La Bonita La Calaca Comelona La Carreta Mexican Restaurant (1990–2020s) Lechon Masia (2020–2021) Mi Mero Mole (2011–2020) Mis Tacones Nuestra Cocina (2004) Original Taco House (1960–2017) Ox Palomar (2018) Pambiche Cocina and Repostería Cubana Papi Chulo's (2019) Por Que No (2004) República Tamale Boy Taqueria Los Puñales Teote (2013) Toro Bravo (2007–2020) Xico (2012–2023) The Portland Mercado is a collection of food carts in southeast Portland, focused on Latin American cuisine. Demographics See also Ethnic groups in Portland, Oregon History of Chinese Americans in Portland, Oregon History of Koreans in Portland, Oregon History of the Japanese in Portland, Oregon References External links Hispanic & Latinx Culture at Travel Portland Hispanic and Latino American history History of Portland, Oregon