Botto's
11 people recommendvia r/Portland, r/askportland, r/PortlandFood12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Botto's draws repeated recommendations for barbecue, with diners particularly praising the brisket. Others like its burgers and consider them good value, and one visitor enjoyed the beef ribs. A disappointed customer repeatedly found the barbecue sold out and disliked being offered burgers instead.
Address
Botto’s BBQ, 3120 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Brisket, Smash burger, Beef ribs
- Best for
- Budget
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/PDX-ROB in r/Portland · Dec 2025taste
Lists Botto's among their top Portland BBQ picks, highlighting the brisket.
- Recommendsu/_netflixandshill in r/Portland · Dec 2025taste
Calls Botto's probably the best at the moment.
- Recommendsu/Baph00n in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Listed among the commenter's personal picks.
- Recommendsu/jfourkicks in r/Portland · Dec 2025taste
Says Botto's has their heart.
- Recommendsu/Long_Win_9708 in r/askportland · Oct 2025price
Suggests the smash burger as an inexpensive meal.
- Mixedu/will0__oo in r/Portland · Dec 2025consistency
Reports repeatedly finding the barbecue sold out and being offered burgers they found unimpressive.
- Recommendsu/tardwash in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026variety
Notes the kitchen often offers thick pub-style burgers as a special and serves smash burgers daily.
- Recommendsu/modix in r/Portland · Dec 2025taste
Had Botto's for Thanksgiving and calls the brisket one of the best.
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- Recommendsu/ripplemuncher in r/Portland · Dec 2025taste
Picks Botto's and says it's not even close.
- Recommendsu/fakeknees in r/askportland · Oct 2025value
Calls the smash burger very good and an unusually good deal.
- Recommendsu/TechnicianIll8621 in r/Portland · Dec 2025taste
Calls Botto's beef ribs amazing and would return for the burger.
- Recommendsu/PDXSpilly in r/Portland · Dec 2025taste
Jokingly says Botto's is best and recommends the chocolate chip cookie.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.