Food carts and covered seating at The Back Patio

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Explore our food cart pod at The Back Patio in Cully, Portland. Thai, burgers, and tacos with daily schedules. Visit us at 3944 NE Cully Blvd. Open 7 days a week.

Today's Food Carts

Our current lineup includes three food carts with their own schedules. Each cart is independently operated — order and pay directly at the window. Food cart spots are available — interested vendors can email info.thebackpatio@gmail.com.

Saucy Beast Food Cart serving burgers at The Back Patio

Saucy Beast Food Cart

Burgers

Burgers. Wed–Sat 11:30 AM–Close; closed Sun–Tue.

  • Wed–Sat 11:30 AM–Close
  • Closed Sun–Tue
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Burgers

  • The Basic Beast$11.50

    1/3 lb Black Angus patty with Beast Spice Rub, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and mayo on a pub bun. Add cheese $1.

  • DOF$13.80

    1/3 lb patty with lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeño, and sweet coffee onions.

  • Thunder Burger$18.40

    Three 3.2 oz patties (over half a pound!) with cheddar, Swiss & American, smoky spicy sauce, and pickles.

  • Little Beastie$6.90

    3.2 oz patty on an English muffin with American cheese, onions, and dill pickles.

  • The Outlaw$16.10

    1/3 lb patty with Hill's bacon, double American, crispy fried onions, and coffee BBQ sauce.

  • The Best Mushroom Burger$16.10

    1/3 lb patty with lotsa marinated mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayo.

Sandwiches

  • Pulled Pork$13.80

    Slow-cooked pork shoulder with Beast Seasoning, topped with Habango coleslaw on a pub bun.

  • Sloppy Joe$13.80

    Ground beef and pulled pork simmered with onions, peppers, garlic, and brown sugar in a rich tomato broth.

  • Dr. Moreau's Island Monster$20.70

    Pulled pork piled on a 1/3 lb Angus patty with double American, Piña Peño sauce, and coffee-caramelized onions.

  • Grilled Please$5.75

    Cheddar & American grilled on an inverted pub bun with butter and garlic salt.

  • The Mushroom King!$13.80

    Marinated King Oyster mushrooms with double Swiss, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and coffee-caramelized onions.

  • Pork Lord$16.10

    Slow-cooked pork shoulder with bacon, cheddar, red onions, dill pickles, and your choice of sauce.

Fries & Wings

  • Fries$5.75

    Crispy fries with Saucy Beast garlic salt. Cooked in rice bran oil — vegan & GF.

  • Saucy Fries$11.50

    Fries topped with Beast Seasoning, smoky spicy sauce, onions, tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños.

  • Beast Wings$13.80

    Three jumbo party wings (over a pound!) with Beast Rub, baked to perfection.

Salads & Veggies

  • Caesar$5.75

    Romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan, carrots, lemon.

  • Garden Salad$5.75

    Green leaf lettuce, carrot, red onion, tomato, sunflower seeds; smoked balsamic or ranch.

  • Sautéed Kale$6.90

    Kale with carrots, salt-cured garlic, sunflower seeds, and apple vinegar.

  • Green Beans$11.50

    Sautéed with marinated King Oyster mushrooms, cured garlic, and butter.

  • Saucy Slaw$5.75

    Shredded cabbage and carrots in a creamy, tangy, slightly spicy dressing.

  • Cajun Rice$6.90

    Brown rice with King Oyster mushrooms, onions, peppers, celery, garlic, and Cajun spices.

Sides & Extras

  • Side Sauces (ranch, caesar, vinaigrette, pickles, jalapeños)$1.15
  • Smoky Spicy Sauce / Coffee Onions$2.30
  • Side Pulled Pork$6.90

Desserts

  • Luigi's Italian Ice$2.30

    Push pop made with real juice.

  • Gummi Burger (3)$1.15

Drinks

  • Sodas, Seltzer & Gatorade$2.30

    Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Squirt, Sunkist Orange, A&W Cream, A&W Root Beer, plain seltzer.

  • Frozen Banana Smoothie$6.90

    Almond milk, banana, and maple syrup — like a shake, but healthy. Vegan & GF.

Menu from online ordering — items and prices may vary at the window.

Wanda's Thai food cart at The Back Patio

Wanda's Thai

Thai

Thai. Sat 12–9, Sun 12–7, Mon 12–9.

  • Sat 12–9
  • Sun 12–7
  • Mon 12–9
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Appetizers

  • Potstickers (6)$5.00

    Fried vegetable dumplings with a black sour sauce.

  • Curry Puffs (4)$9.00

    Golden crispy pastry filled with spiced chicken, potatoes, and vegetables.

  • Cozy Shrimp (5)$10.00

    Thai-spiced whole shrimp rolled in a crispy wrapper.

  • Chicken Satay (4)$10.00

    Marinated overnight and grilled, served with peanut dipping sauce.

  • Pumpkin Tempura (5)$7.00

    Deep-fried pumpkin with a sweet dipping sauce.

  • Fried Tofu (8)$7.00

    Golden and crispy, with peanut sauce or sweet Thai chili sauce.

  • Cheese Rolls (4)$6.00

    Crispy spring-roll wrappers filled with cream cheese, fried golden brown.

  • Salad Rolls (2)$5.00

    Rice noodles, salad mix, and steamed pork belly in rice paper with peanut sauce.

Rice, Noodles & Stir-Fries

  • Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork Belly$12.00

    Stir-fried with garlic and house sauce.

  • Stir-Fried Bok Choy$12.00

    Glazed in a rich, garlicky soy sauce.

  • BBQ Pork & Rice$12.00

    Served with tomato sauce and cucumbers.

  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice$12.00

    Fried rice with egg, carrots, peas, and onion.

  • Sausage Fried Rice$12.00

    Fried rice with egg, carrots, peas, onion, and Thai sausage.

  • Bacon Fried Rice$12.00

    Fried rice with egg, carrots, peas, onion, and bacon.

  • Seafood Fried Rice$15.00

    Fried rice with egg, carrots, peas, onion, and seafood.

  • Yakisoba Noodles$12.00

    Stir-fried noodles with chicken, bok choy, and carrots in soy sauce.

  • Egg Noodle Soup$12.00

    Egg noodles in a light broth with wontons, BBQ pork, bok choy, and scallions.

  • Heavenly Beef$12.00

    Thai-glazed beef served with sticky rice.

  • Khao Soi$12.00

    Creamy, slightly spicy coconut curry noodle soup in a rich coconut broth.

  • Som Tum$12.00

    Traditional green papaya salad with carrot, tomatoes, fish sauce, and fresh lime.

Drinks

  • Pepsi or Sprite$2.00

Menu from online ordering — items and prices may vary at the window.

Taco Truck (Joshua)

Tacos

Tacos. Daily 11 AM–Close.

  • Daily 11 AM–Close
Check our Instagram @back.patio for this week's food truck lineup.

How Ordering Works

Each food cart is independently operated — you order and pay directly at the cart window. No central ordering, no confusion. Take your food to any seat: the garden patio, the dining room, or the bar area. Drinks are ordered separately at the indoor bar. It's that simple.

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Order food at your chosen cart window

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Order drinks at the indoor bar

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Grab any seat — patio, dining room, or bar

Dietary Accommodations

Vegetarian and vegan options are available from most food carts. Our cheese-only board is vegetarian-friendly. Gluten-free options vary by cart — just ask any vendor about their GF offerings.

Current Food Cart Schedules

Saucy Beast Food Cart

Burgers

Wed–Sat 11:30 AM–Close; closed Sun–Tue

Wanda's Thai

Thai

Sat 12–9, Sun 12–7, Mon 12–9

Taco Truck (Joshua)

Tacos

Daily 11 AM–Close

For today's full cart lineup, check @back.patio on Instagram — we post daily updates.

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