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On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina

7370 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124-5426
503-681-9542
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Ranked #109 of 206 restaurants in Hillsboro
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- Feb 9, 2013
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Oregon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

Over the past few years I have found myself at On the Border in a few different cities in the US. A couple of weeks ago I frequented the location in Hillsboro, Oregon. I believe this is the last time I try On the Border. I have not been impressed on any visit at any location. The chips and salsa... More

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The NW
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102 reviews 102 reviews
61 restaurant reviews
141 helpful votes 141 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

The service was friendly and efficient. The food was typical for this type of Mexican restaurant, with a few added twists like corn scattered across the Carne Asada. There was also corn mixed into the rice, which wasn't appreciated by the youngest member of the family, but didn't ruin it for others. That said, as someone mildly allergic to corn,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012 via mobile

I'm a vegetarian, my husband is not. It's hard to find a safe place for me. Every time I dine out I always tell the server that I'm a vegetarian, and ask if what I'm ordering is safe for me. After three times of visiting this restaurant and ordering the spinach and mushroom enchilada the server told me the sauce... More

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Onalaska, Wisconsin
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116 reviews 116 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2012

Waitress and bartender had each other's back and when one got tied up the bartender brought drinks out from bar to outside seating so we would not wait or be inconvenieced. Steak Fajitas were pletiful and sizzling

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Portland, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 20, 2012

We have been coming to this restaurant since it opened. The first year the food was top notch. We were regulars! The chips were incredibly light and the salsa was fresh and tasty. The entrees were cleverly plated and prepared with generous portions. How things have changed since that first year! Since their opening, we've noticed many changes in the... More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012

I really enjoy the melted taco. And the house margaritas are great!

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Lynnwood, Washington
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128 reviews 128 reviews
58 restaurant reviews
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

I've always been curious about On The Border. It took a while to get to one, but it made a nice addition to our Portland area trip. Yes it is a chain, but it ended up being a good experience for the first time. The place definitely has the Mexican look inside and out. Our server was very patient with... More

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Poor service, Very cold food, Expensive drinks. Look I could go on with the details of how dissatisfied my family and I was with our visit to this restaurant but I won't. I don't have anything positive to say so i'll just put forward a bit of advise. Go somewhere else to eat.

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

If you are looking for a good margarita - go on Friday and have a Patron margarita and order their nachos as well. Both of these taste wonderful and are a great end to a hectic week.

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Alberta
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26 reviews 26 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

While traveling on business, I had a craving for Mexican food and saw this restaurant while driving to my hotel. While obviously a chain restaurant, it looked appealing from the outside and not being a local, offered the promise of a good Mexican meal. The interior is standard chain restaurant decor, with a Mexican theme of course. The servers were... More

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