I started going to La Sirenita when it first opened way back in the mid to late 90s when I lived in the neighborhood. It's nice that they have survived Alberta's "progress" and the racial demographic changes of the neighborhood. They are one of very few businesses that have. I no longer live in Portland, but in a rural area nearby, so I haven't been to La Sirenita in many years. But I happened to be in the neighborhood to meet a friend and I had a hankering for a burrito - my fave back in the day was a super burrito with chicken, so for nostalgia's sake, I ordered the same. While the price of that burrito has more than doubled (inflation sucks), the flavor was just the same - tasty and homey, just like I remember. And the salsas offered in the salsa bar were muy delicioso. Also, their friendly and quick service is just the way I remember. I always try and support small and minority owned businesses whenever possible, and this one is one of the best. While "you can't go home again", every now and then I have an experience in one of the very few old Portland haunts left that makes me feel like I can. La Sirenita is one of them. I hope this place last forever.
