Red Skinz - Indian Fry Bread - SW 3rd and Washington

A new cart ermerged from the now-defunct Burrito Box at SW 3rd and Washington.

Red Skinz Indian Fry Bread. This is their first week in operation, and today is a nice, sunny day in Portland.

Currently, the only menu items are Soda ($1), Fry Bread ($3), and, most importantly --
Fry Bread Taco ($7) - which is the fry bread, covered with chili, lettuce, cheese, and onions (and a generous helping of hot sauce on the side)

They provide a plentiful selection of sauces and such for those who go with the simple Fry Bread dish, to dress it up a little.

Having grown up mostly in Utah, this was known to me as "Navajo Tacos" - a dish I remember fondly and haven't encountered since moving away, until now.

The owner was very friendly, and explained he'd be working on some additional items based on customer suggestions and such as time goes on, including donuts
(in UtahSpeak, these fry breads were covered in cinnamon and sugar and referred to as 'scones,' I later learned that others refer to these as 'elephant ears' and that scones are a much, much different treat)

Coincidentally, he says everyone who says they've had these before are from Utah... Hmm.

I practically inhaled this thing when I got back to the office. Very tasty.
In our discussion, the guy mentioned he'd be working on getting rid of the styrofoam containers, as people complained... and he may be well served to offer a meatless chili option for the tacos, this *is* Portland, after all...

Good food, I know I'll be back to have this taco dish again, and see what else they have cooking.

Babylon Halal Food - SW 5th and Stark - Lamb over Rice

Today, I ventured up Stark to obtain funds-n-food, and was disappointed to learn that my latest reviewed cart, the Filipino-food-based Kula Kart, has closed and *might* return in the spring.

I continued on toward SW 5th, where a new Cuban cart, Havana Heaven, has emerged at the corner (A post about this cart is soon to follow, I just haven't typed it up yet) - then continued on to where El Cubo de Cuba once was, to find it replaced with Babylon Halal Food.

It's their second day, and the menu is still handwritten in marker.
Immediately, I was drawn to the Lamb over Rice dish, because I do love myself some lamb. They have hummus, gyros, salads, etc.
The guys inside were very friendly, and quick. I had my food about two minutes after placing the order. It was served with hummus, a fresh warm pita, salad, and tzatziki sauce. PLENTY of food. $8.

The lamb was cooked medium, and was very tasty. I took turns dipping bits of it in hummus and tzatziki as I shoveled it into my mouth. Really hit the spot. Good stuff.
I'd imagine they'll be solidifying the menu more as they become established (some of the menu had been crossed off and changed a bit) - good food, and quickly. That always helps at lunchtime.