Mi Mero Mole

Years ago we hired "Heysus" as one of two Latino graffiti artists still in high school to do the mural inside the original Mi Mero Mole on Division. It was their first paying gig. We're happy to see their careers have outlived ours. Pa'lante!

Jesus Torralba explores his Indigenous background in wildly colorful murals Jesus Torralba has been painting since he was a child, when friends introduced him to the art of graffiti. Today his colorful commissioned murals can be seen throughout Portland, each capped with his “Heysus” signature. Torralba’s designs draw on his indigenous roots in Oaxaca, and on his love...

We will be selling frozen tamales and burritos at Mi Mero Mole from noon to 3pm today. (Saturday.)

A great discussion of tacos between two of our friends and taco experts at 5pm Oregon-time today. Connect via Instagram to

Terrible news. Please keep Mexico in your heart today. We are working to make sure all our families and friends there are safe.

Mexico earthquake: 7.5-magnitude tremor hits Oaxaca state Quake strikes in south of country but is felt more than 400 miles away in Mexico City

Today the husband, Israel, of one of our employees, Janet, who has been with us since nearly the beginning and has always been one of our best employees, passed away.

We have started a GoFundMe to help her with expenses during this difficult time. We know that times are tough for everyone, but anything will help if you can afford it.

Thank you.

Help Janet Vargas and Her Family organized by Nick A. Zukin Recently Israel, the husband of Janet, who has been with us since nearly the beginning,… Nick A. Zukin needs your support for Help Janet Vargas and Her Family