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    Bar Cala

    3.8 (110 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    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!

    Tyler T.

    What to say, this was one of the best drag brunches I have been to period. Every queen was so talented and they all put so much effort into their outfits, I was so impressed. We had the best time. The food was really good, the drinks were flowing and the aesthetic was so cute. I've seen drag brunches all over the US and this was top 3 without a doubt.

    Christopher P.

    Very friendly staff in a beautiful setting with plants everywhere. The drinks were good and the staff was attentive. We went there for drag brunch which was wonderful. The menu could incorporate a little more breakfast items and is very short on vegan items but the service was quick considering they had everyone enter at the same time. They do a great job of accommodating large groups too!

    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.

    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.

    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!

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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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    You know what, most of you were rude. I'm just gonna keep writing reviews, I just wanna keep addressing that male bartender was rude

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