Bartenders pick PDX's 9 best late-night spots

What happens in Vegas... when you're hungry after a night out is that you hit up one of these great late-night spots. What happens in Portland is that you probably go home and go to bed. Unless you're, like, a bartender and actually know where to go for some early-AM food/drinks. That's why we asked some of PDX's dopest drink-slingers to help us find Stumptown's nine best late-night hangs...

Matador Restaurants

Northwest Portland
"Recently, I have been hitting up Casa del Matador (open 'til 2am, daily) for $5 nachos and shots of Fortaleza," -- Chauncey Roach, The Fireside
Note: Fortaleza is a tequila; its name means... something in Spanish, presumably. Just kidding! Oddly enough, it actually means something in Portuguese, instead.

Thrillist

Downtown
“Well, I love a carne asada burrito from Santeria (open 'til 2am, daily) after a late night. I’ll usually wash it down with a beer..." -- Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Clyde Common/Pépé Le Moko

FICKR/TODD MECKLEM

Downtown
"... at Mary's (open 'til at least 2:30am!) and say hello to Tracy, my favorite bartender in town.” -- Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Clyde Common/Pépé Le Moko

Saucebox

Downtown
“Some of us definitely head straight over to Saucebox (open Fridays & Saturdays 'til close).” -- Viva, Mary’s Club/Bunk Bar
Note: What goes without saying is that Viva has no problem whatsoever with Tracy being Jeff's favorite Mary's Club bartender.

Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen

Downtown
“If you've ever wondered how to cure a hangover before it starts, my suggestion would be a giant bowl of Pho immediately following cocktail hour (at Luc Lac, Fridays & Saturdays 'til 4am). Of course a giant, savory bowl of Vietnamese noodles during cocktail hour is even better, right?" -- Brandon Wise, Imperial

Thrillist

Northeast Portland
"Proximity rules, of course. I eat a lot of terrible pizza at Binks on Alberta (open 'til 2:30am, daily) and have for many years…" -- Kyle Linden Webster, Expatriate

Original Hotcake House

Southeast Portland
"You have to try the ultimate hashbrowns at Hot Cake House (open 24 hours). They’re pornographic.” -- Chino Lee, Departure Restaurant + Lounge

Shanghai Tunnel

Chinatown
"We always hit Shanghai Tunnel (open 'til 2am, daily) for noodle bowls after work.” -- Jordyne Stibitz, Mother’s Bistro & Bar

Downtown
"I go to Luc Lac for steak rolls, but when I want a burger or a salad, I go to Cassidy's (open 'til 2am, daily)." -- Jordan Felix, Multnomah Whiskey Library
Note: Ewww... salad?

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