Portland, Maine Restaurants on Washington Ave.

Sala Thai Restaurant & Lounge

Sala Thai is a casual Asian restaurant, dishing out authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Open since 1988, this family-run restaurant has an ample seating area and offers both dine-in and take-out. Most entree items can be ordered with your choice of chicken, steak, pork, shrimp, duck or tofu. Prices are relatively inexpensive, and you can try Thai classics, such as Massaman Curry and Tom Yam soup. Reviewers have noted that the interior can be a bit cold, so bring along a sweater or jacket in case the air-conditioner seems to be working overtime.

Sala Thai Restaurant & Lounge‎
1363 Washington Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0871
salathaime.com‎

Portland House of Pizza

This family-run establishment is not your typical pizza joint. The owners have taken measures to make their pizzas healthier, such as abstaining from the use of oil with trans fat in the dough and using only meats that are low in fat. The interior seats about 70 and has a casual atmosphere. Made to order pizzas and specialty pizzas are freshly baked. The menu also boasts wraps, burgers, hot grinders, starters, salads and pasta dishes.

Portland House of Pizza‎
1359 Washington Avenue
Portland, ME 04103-3607
(207) 797-9030
portlandpizza.com‎

Tu Casa

If you are a lover of Mexican food, check out this Salvadoran restaurant on Washington Ave. Tu Casa exudes a casual and relaxed feel, as Spanish soap operas play on the TV. Family-oriented and friendly, the restaurant has a special kids' menu and is big enough to seat large groups. Start off your meal with a Pupusa, the national dish of El Salvador. Then, dig into your main course featuring either chicken, beef or vegetarian fare. The menu is similar to what you would find in a Mexican restaurant, although Tu Casa claims that the Salvadoran version is healthier.

Tu Casa
70 Washington Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 828-4971
tucasaportland.com