Nopo Needs a WinCo!

Why is there no WinCo in North Portland? WinCo has some of the most inexpensive food, and people could really use this store in North and Northeast Portland. Yet, the closest stores are across town, in places they aren't really needed, like Beaverton and Tigard.

Boulevard Tacos (formerly El Burrito Loco)

Don't bother patronizing this establishment. Supposedly, the landlord of this place kicked out the former business (El Burrito Loco - which was located there for over 17 years), hired one of their former cooks, and opened up this business using their same recipes. Sorry, but shady business establishments don't deserve my cash. If you want a decent burrito at a great price, go to:

King Burrito
2924 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-9757

It's just a few blocks away and tastes even better than the original El Burrito Loco did.

The Best Pizza in Portland is in our own backyard!

Sparky's Pizza
7536 NE M L King Blvd
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 285-5656

If you haven't been to Sparky's Pizza yet, you really need to try it. Citysearch has somehow decided Hot Lips is the best pizza in town, and while I have to admit they're good, they got nothing on Sparky's specialty pizzas.

If you go to Hot Lips, you have to try their Sicilian Deep Dish--it's good stuff. The problem is, if you buy slices like we do, you're bound to be disappointed. Hot Lips is always out of the Sicilian Deep Dish, resulting in our being forced to eat the substandard thin crust stuff. Not to mention, Hot Lips is more expensive. You want a whole Sicilian Deep Dish? You're looking at $22+ for the pizza alone. Granted, Hot Lips really knows how to use gourmet ingredients, but the thin crust is really not that incredible.

Sparky's on the other hand, is really, really good. The crust is perfect, without going overboard on the whole East Coast pizza ideal. Yeah, sure, thin, crunchy, floury crust is good, but we're not in New York, people. Get over it.

Where Sparky's really shines is in the way they use plenty of fresh ingredients and real cheese. Yep, I said it. REAL cheese. If you want a great dinner, try the large Santa Fe. For a mere $13.99, you get the large pizza, breadsticks (you should get a side of Marinara or Ranch, depending on your preference - additional cost: $.25), and a 2-liter of soda. It's more than enough for two (maybe even three).

This place gives Hot Lips a run for the money and beats it on several points (especially price). I hope Sparky's gets their kudos on Citysearch next year because they really deserve it. Although, I'll bet they won't get many votes because they're in the middle of the northernmost part of the hood. That's unfortunate for all the fools out there who don't know what good pizza really is.