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    Bar Cala

    3.8 (106 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BAR CALA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Carolina C.

    As a pink lover, I absolutely appreciated the aesthetic of this place -- it's beautifully decorated with plants hanging from the ceiling and scattered throughout, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The staff were friendly, and the food exceeded my expectations. Everything was flavorful, and the salsas were especially delicious with a nice spicy kick that perfectly complemented our meal. I also learned they host events and even offer dancing, which adds a fun and lively touch to the space. My only suggestion would be to have table service rather than ordering at the bar, as it would make the dining experience feel even more complete. Overall, a charming spot with great food and ambiance -- I'd definitely return!

    Brook C.

    My only experience here was at drag brunch and it was AMAZING! So much fun. Not many brunch options for me, as a vegetarian, but my food was great and everyone else in my group loved their food. Beautiful, tasty drinks, gorgeous queens, live DJ- all around awesome time. My only wish is that they had two queens performing at the same time, because the layout of the building means about half of the audience is missing out on the performance half of the time. Still a 10/10 experience.

    Fancy drinks!
    Tricia S.

    It's a great space that is very IG worthy! Neon light logo, plants galore, and friendly staff. It's a walk up and order bar which wasn't super efficient. Only 1 person taking orders and making drinks, they did have a food runner but no busser so tables were turned over until the bartender was available. We got there early enough but, at times, the line was to the door. Food and drinks were delish! Average price is $15-$17 and it all looks fantastic. Espresso martini is dispensed but tasted great. Jungle bird and Cadillac margaritas were good too, and beautifully presented. Check it out, go early and stay late.

    Jennifer L.

    Came here for drag brunch not really knowing what to expect. After getting seated inside we went to the bar to get drinks. They were good, but then I realized it's just easier to buy a bottle of champagne so that happened. Not really brunch food, but still good food. Not many options, but it's Latin cuisine and I could still get some tasty nachos. A little pricey maybe but you're also getting the show. I know you pay for the show too, but it's like any other event, expect food and drinks to also cost more. It's just how it's done. I appreciated that they made change for tipping. I had some but not everyone did and I decided later I wanted to tip more so it was much appreciated. The show was so much fun! Performances were great and they made sure to work the entire restaurant. They really are working with what they have. Several performers so you do get a really good experience. Plus they hang out for photo ops which I also appreciated. Considering this was a long awaited gift I was not disappointed. We all had such a good time!

    Amanda M.

    We came to visit Portland on a Sunday and took the Amtrak down and this place was on the ig list of cute eats. You walk in and take a menu then go to the bar to order. The food was cooked fast and I loved the flavor. The bar staff is really friendly and the music playing is the paid actor. They invited us back for a drag brunch - so we will have to make that happen!

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    Hop N.

    Food 2/5 Service 3.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 My gfs and I arrived around 8:30pm and while it wasn't busy at first, things got chaotic quickly. By the time we left around 11pm, there was a line out the door. You order at the bar and pick your own seats kind of establishment. This place is all style, but the food? Not so much. My friend got the flautas, and wow, they were bad. The chicken was completely unseasoned, and it was mostly corn tortilla with a tiny bit of chicken, all buried under a mound of lettuce. It was a real disappointment. Then there was the shrimp queso taco, which cost $7 for a single taco. For that price, I honestly expected more, but it definitely wasn't worth what we paid. I also tried the chicken quesadilla, and let me tell you, it was a mess to eat. The tortilla was ridiculously thick, making it hard to eat, and the whole thing was just unappetizing. The nachos were probably the best thing I've had for the entire night so order this and skip the taco and quesadilla. I did try a few drinks Mango margarita ($14) which was decent but nothing special, and the frozen bebidas heladas ($14), which I thought was a little better. To top things off, I was double-charged on my card, but the person who helped me resolve the issue via email was very patient and explained the situation thoroughly. It turned out to be a misunderstanding in the end, but still definitely not the smoothest experience. Overall I would still come back maybe not for the food but definitely for the drinks and the ambiance.

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    Jillian J.

    Even though I've lived in NE my whole life essentially, last night was the first time I've been to Bar Cala. Super cozy ambiance and zay and maverick were super hospitable and make some dope cocktails

    Sierra S.

    Stopped in here because we had an hour to kill and decided to get some food. I had a smothered Carne Asada burrito and a strawberry margarita. The food and drink was outstanding! The bartender was all by himself but he was working so quick and he was so friendly. And the ambience in this place was perfect. It was so cute and trendy, a perfect place to stop for a bite to eat. Also, I was surprised at how low the prices were.

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    Emily B.

    Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing bartenders. The food is fresh and homemade, the queso fundido was fabulous. Highly recommend this gem!

    Their yummy black margarita!
    Laura C.

    We came here for a friends birthday, which is on Halloween night. The restaurant was recommended by friends - who live in Beaverton! - and come here often. The place was decorated with skulls but it didn't over power how pretty the place is. In fact, it made it extra rad! I brought in a bunch of pink decorations but the spookiness ended up being sassy-spooky. That's because the place has such a tropical vibe. Very Miami or Cuba. Very Pretty-in-Pinkish. I got a spooky drink, which was black and fruity. I'm told it was called the Pasion de Noche or Black Margarita - but I thought it was the Black Pearl or named after a woman, like a Siren or Vixen. Nevertheless, it was their Halloween special and so yummy, I had 2! The tacos were delicious and we got in before happy hour was over so we got them for a great price. Our server was great and let us have separate tabs. She was a pretty brunette who was working on Halloween night. We had the corner table to the far left, when you enter the restaurant. I can't find my receipt but I hope management can figure out who was helping our table. She deserves kudos for keeping our sh*tshow of a group happy & drinks flowing!

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    Jessica S.

    Went for a date night, PERFECT vibe. Would I seek Jt out? Probably not. Food was decent, ok priced but everything was....ok. The drinks were great. So much so that we had a second round. But, mind blowing? Good but not that level. Hence, 4 vs 5 stars. Will I be back? It's down the street, so probably.

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    Soni B.

    Such a fun place to go out! At night it becomes a Latin club. It has pink lighting, they play Spanish music and there is also a place to dance or sit. The drinks are also good and reasonable priced. Ive never tried the food so i will need to come during the day to give it a try.

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    Love this place! Amazing food! The service is amazing! And the ambiance is definitely worth visiting

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    9.5 mi
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    Came over for the first time to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. We were meeting for…read moreHappy Hour and was surprised how big the lounge area was. There were many large seating area available. One main cedar table was a big attraction. There is a fireplace with a table by it We got a table. I ordered a Borgona, fruit puree juices mix with Sprite. Never had one, but sounded really good. It came and it was delicious and fruity for a mocktail. We ordered a shrimp ceviche and octopus skewers to start out with. The Shrimp Ceviche was very delicious and it was something that I was very happy to share it with my friends. It was a big portion of shrimp cocktail with salsa on the bottom and these large sized blue chips. It was so good that we ate it quickly. Octopus skewers was a tad charred. Yet very delicious especially if you eat it with the pineapple together. Brings out the flavor of the pineapples quite well. We ordered the Pork Belly Tacos and Mole Shrimp Tacos which came in 3. I absolutely loved street tacos filled with good fresh ingredients. And both of these hot the spot. The pork belly was an absolute great flavor of the pork belly. The Shrimp was delicious. Cook perfectly and easy to devour quickly. DeFuego Nachos had Jalapenos. But wasn't listed. The nachos were delicious and it was quickly devoured. Wings came in 4 wings with garlic parmesan with carrots and celery and ranch on the platter. Heavily garlic on the wings yet very delicious. Half wedge salad was a surprise how much there is in the salad. A lot of fresh veggies there with cherry tomatoes and sliced radishes in it. I had a absolutely fun experience celebrating my birthday here. DeFuego had Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, seven days out of the week. Seems the Happy Hour here is very popular. You have 21 appetizers to choose from on the Happy Hour Menu. There are Mocktails, and any drinks you want available. Definitely will come back again.

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    4.5(2.2k reviews)
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    We had 12 people in our party for a birthday celebration. I had to add the last two to our…read morereservation at the last minute and the hostess who answered the phone was so sweet and double checked for me that it was ok we bring our own cake. Our server was patient and made excellent recommendations. The ambiance was perfect for our little gathering and everyone kept asking who picked the restaurant because they loved the food so much. Personally, I think I ended up getting to try half the menu and it was all good, but the corn fritters, plantain empanadas, ceviche, and patatas were all next-level good. I don't know what they put in their sauces, but I wanted to bring home bottles of all of them. Splitting the check up at the end was kind of chaotic, but they were patient with us while we did the math and, if they were at all stressed out by the large number of diners, we couldn't tell. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants flavors you can't get anywhere else.

    This is my favorite place (so far) in Portland! Years ago, I went here while I was visiting PDX and…read morehad the best meal of the trip. The bone marrow was mind blowing! Now that I live in Portland, I enjoy heading to the bar for happy hour and trying new things. Everything has been stellar! Their burger is absolutely the biggest, best, juiciest and most creative burger I've had here yet! The bun is fresh, meat patty is thiccc, cheese is yummy and the sauces just take it over the edge. Ask for extra napkins! Their mushrooms, bread and egg sounds simple but it's mind blowing how much flavor it has and everything is cooked perfectly. Their corn and cheese fritters are like corn bread cakes with crack sauce. Their mushroom bao are bursting with flavor in fluffy fresh buns. They have a huge vegetarian menu and also cook meat very expertly. Something for everyone! Omega and Hunter run the bar with efficient and friendly service. They are masters of their craft cocktails. I love the ambiance. 80's music. Jellyfish tank. Separated dining areas keep the acoustics from being too loud and it gives it a more intimate feel. Bathrooms are clean. I hope you try this place and love it as much as I do!

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    LeChon Restaurant interior

    Lechon - 8 oz Snake River Farms Flank Steak*

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    4.2(17 reviews)
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    La Frontera is a cool spot for innovative Mexican food at a reasonable price. I came on a Friday…read morenight and there was lots of seating available. I had a mushroom and tofu taco, which came with a side of beans. Both the tofu and mushrooms were perfectly seasoned and had fresh and flavorful salsas/aiolis on top that elevated the dish. The beans were a bit runny, but I enjoyed the smokey flavor they had. My boyfriend had the Kalua Pork nachos, which he kept raving about.

    Pleasant Latin-fusion spot in downtown Vancouver, WA to grab a bite to eat and/or enjoy a beverage…read more I love the decor which is a wonderful contrast of vibrant paintings on the dark walls & natural wood tones. They have a variety of seating so you can choose from their cool bar, high tops, regular tables, barstools at the window counter to people watch out on the street, or a couple of patio tables out on the sidewalk. The Hubs and I had a big late lunch, so we opted to share their pulled pork nachos, which were a reasonable size (average dinner plate sized) for $15, which was perfect for 2, compared to some places that only serve ginormous nachos meant for a big group, for a lot more money. Their nachos were loaded with pulled pork, and a generous scoop of guacamole, along with the other usual nacho toppings. Their housemade chips were flavorful and hearty enough to hold up to the toppings. I also had a Strawberry Rosemary Fizz mocktail, which was yummy and refreshing, and reasonably priced at $7 (some other local places are charging in the upper-teens for a mocktail, which is crazy to me). The employees working were all friendly and upbeat, and my drink & our food came out quick. Their menu is not huge, but not small either, and quality stuff with a nice variety of Latin-inspired fare you don't find at other local spots,, so we look forward to visiting them again in the future.

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