OCOTILLO
|| OPEN 7-DAYS A WEEK || ALL DAY ||
A few of our favorite things!
A few of our favorite things!
… To Name Just a few:
Welcoming all through the Ocotillo door’s with a “home-style hospitality” approach, scratch kitchen and bar… Every day!
Some of the best tacos, the best pancakes, the best enchiladas, the best tex-mex homemade food there is! Alongside, the best bloody mary’s and cocktails we can conjure up! All in an environment and space we feel is full of life and vibrance.
Our team and purveyor partners! You will be welcomed by some of the best in the business!
voted best brunch in the 2025 food awards by
yankee magazine! read the article.
named the best dish in america by the new york times! read the article.
“… Sister restaurant to Terlingua… Ocotillo brings the aame warm vibes and south-of-the-borer accent to Portland’s West End… Start with the brisket tacos.. Tuck into buttermilk masa pancakes… Don’t forget to finish with churros… “ Amy Traverso, Yankee Magazine- 2025 Yankee Food Awards, Best New Brunch 2025
“ …But then the real whammy is the housemade salsa macha… The kind of haunting sauce you’ll want to slather on everything… Melissa Clark, NYT
26 Best Dishes in America-
The Mushroom Taco 2024
BRUNCH // LUNCH//DINNER
SCRATCH FOOD AND DRINKS.
DINE WITH US. WE WELCOME YOU.
We are proud to operate a made from scratch kitchen highlighting flavors inspired by combining Mexican flavors with Texas style BBQ. Our small batch BBQ is smoked daily and is featured in various preparations throughout our menu paired with house-made sauces, salsas and dressings. Think smoked brisket hash, breakfast tacos
& BBQ sandwiches to name a few. To view our menus click the links!
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR MENUS!
Ocotillo: A bright & inviting neighborhood bar & restaurant in Portland, Maine’s west end neighborhood. Nestled on the corner of Danforth & Clark Ocotillo features indoor and outdoor dining areas, a beautiful full-bar with custom-built booths, and welcoming hospitality to all.
Looking for an event space in Portland? We would be delighted to work with you to curate a memorable experience for you and your guests. Ocotillo can accommodate groups of up to 100 people.
INQUIRE HERE
We welcome people of all experience levels and backgrounds. Ideal candidates will embody these key ingredients: integrity, positivity, enthusiasm, and kindness. Ocotillo is an equal opportunity employer & offers competitive wages with opportunities for growth & movement within the company.
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.
JOIN US AT OCOTILLO!
Ocotillo is an ALL DAY spot located in Portland’s historic west end. Join us on Instagram to view daily updates & food & drink specials.
FUN FACTS:
Brunch reservations have ARRIVED! Guests can reserve a spot up to two-weeks in advance via resy.
We do not take reservations via email. Please use the RESY APP to make a reservation. If you do not see availability, please give us a call! If we are unable to pick up the phone, leave a message with the details of your group and we will call back as soon as we can.
We do keep over 50% of the entire restaurant open of WALK-INS. Never hesitate to come on in! We are here and would love to see you in person.
Our beautiful indoor & outdoor spaces are available to hosts parties, events & pop-ups!
Ocotillo \oh-koh-tee-yo\ 1: Fouqueria splendens; a tall graceful deciduous shrub found in the desert in the southwestern United States and Mexico, most closely related to the blueberry shrub 2 : Little Pine or Little Torch AND 3: A Terlingua style Brunch & Event Restaurant in Portland, Maine