We couldn't decide on what to do for dinner with so many options in the area. After discussion we decided on a Puerto Rican dining experience. We enjoyed the food on Puerto Rico on our cruise so this was a treat. The restaurant was vibrant with island decor and family photos on the walls. My wife ordered a Mojito and I had a Rum and Coke. The mojito was underwhelming and was missing flavor. On to the food..... I ordered the Mofongo with pork and my wife had the garlic chicken. My meal was moist and tasty along with being filling. The garlic chicken was pounded thin and overcooked, very dry and hard to eat. The accompanying beans, rice and salad were very good. I mentioned the quality or lack of to the waiter (I think was the owner) and he questioned me like I was wrong. No apologies given. I didn't ask for a discount and wasn't given one. All I would have liked was an acknowledgement. We won't be back especially with a food truck park within a quarter mile away with almost 30 assorted trucks. read more

Boriken Restaurant - Mofongo con Pernil - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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We decided to stop by this place after always driving by it and wondering how it was. The place was nice and cozy and had like a local relaxed vibe to it. We ordered the Tenderized Steak Marinated in a Garlicy Vinegar sauce, the Mofongo with roasted pork, and empanadas to share. The standout dish for me was the Mofongo. It was a unique dish that I hadn't tried before. It came in like one of the mortar shaped bowls with like smashed plantains and the slow roasted pork in the middle. It was pretty good. The Marinated Steak was decent and had a good flavor to it, but the Mofongo would be my recommendation. read more

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Initially, the waiter wasn't too happy to see us walk in the door, it was about 8p on a Saturday, but we had reservations. We're familiar with Puerto Rican food and were excited to try the cuisine. Drinks were reasonably priced and we had the Coquito and the Palomita and pretty standard but with good alcohol. The skit steak was overcooked but the yellow rice and beans were good and the chimichurri sauce was ok. The snapper dish was good too and we both had leftovers. I would go again because I want to try the Mofongo! read more

Boriken Restaurant - Churrasco (skirt steak) - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Family owned | great food, great prices My husband found this place and he was craving Puerto Rican food. We used to eat at this place in Santa Rosa, so he searched and found a recommended restaurant in Beaverton, Boriken! Happy we stopped by to check this place out. They are family owned and celebrating their 10th anniversary -- woo! I like the interior. It's bright and decorated with a tropical island feel reflecting the culture. The walls have photos of the family and history. I like places like this. Their menu is easy to navigate and not overwhelming for a first time diner. I ordered a plate with yellow rice and chicken, beans, and plantains. I was indecisive with sweet or fried plantains, so the waiter suggested I do both. My 6yr old ordered a small side of sweet plantains and a small side of cornmeal sticks. My husband had the small mofongo. I loved what I had. It was very filling too! Sweet plantains are SO good and the fried plantains are delicious as well. I loved that they weren't oily and had a good crisp to it. My daughter ended up wanting my fried plantain even though she really enjoyed the sweet version too. She likes this place. My husband devoured the mofongo. I may get that next time too. We tried their vinegar sauce on the table and it tastes pretty good, not spicy! Service is great. We enjoyed our food and plan to come back again. Parking is right out front designated for customers. Bathroom is for customers only. **because they're celebrating their 10th anniversary, some of their dishes (like mine) are $2 off. read more

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The mofongo is so savory! Loved the rice con Longaniza. Coffee on point. A gem of a place. Definitely coming back. read more

Boriken Restaurant - Mofongo con Churrasco - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Wanted to get here and try their food for quite long. Finally here we go. Had beef turnover- fantastic, pork chop, mofango di pernil and skirt steak. Felt food to be salty. Skirt and chop were below par. Yellow Rice was dry as well. I see lot of good reviews here but unfortunately our experience was opposite. May be an off day for them overall. read more

I visited Boriken Restaurant for the first time back in 2015 and it was my first experience eating mofongo. I instantly fell in love with the starchy, garlicky dish - in fact I loved it so much that I started making mofongo at home. On a recent trip to the Portland area, I had to visit again, choosing it over the many, many restaurants still on my to-try list. Pernil Trifongo ($26.95) - I love getting the trifongo at Boriken. For some reason, they don't advertise it anymore in the menu, but they still can make it for a $2 upcharge. This adds sweet plantain and yucca in the mix, giving more starchy body and also some additional slightly fruity and sweet flavor to their already stellar mofongo. In this particular dish, served in a tall pilon, the trifongo is spread along the sides, then the slow-roasted pork is added to the center. The juices of the pork, along with ajo, helps flavor the trifongo, adding some sweet, very savory meaty, and exceptionally garlicky notes. Amazing flavor combination that coats the mouth and doesn't get tiresome. Although soaked in these juices, the trifongo doesn't get mushy, but stays soft and tender while still retaining some solidity and crisp from the fried bits. The top of the pilon walls holds the non-soaked trifongo, creating additional texture from the drier bits of plantain and yucca. The trifongo in general is expertly mashed, so that its tender overall, but still has some appreciable pieces. The pork itself is tender, with some meatier and leaner parts, but also some fattier areas. It combines so well with the garlicky salty flavor. My mouth is drooling just thinking about it. (5/5) Rice with Pigeon Peas ($14.95) - This includes three pieces of sweet or crispy plantains. We went with crispy, which are essentially tostones, smashed into flat chips. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. The rice is good, but not exceptional. A decent amount of fragrance, tender rice, mixed with some soft peppers and pigeon peas. The peas here aren't all cooked to the same texture - instead, some pieces are more soft and some pieces feel undercooked and grainy, which I found kind of strange. There's a side of beans that are soaked in a broth that's a bit sweet and a bit savory. The beans are very tender and perfectly salted. There are also condiments on the table that can add additional flavor, and bonus they're made in house and available for purchase for those who want to take some home to enjoy. They are quite flavorful and the hot sauce one is quite spicy so beware! (4/5) The mofongo/trifongo served at Boriken is stellar and remains my favorite dish there. Give it a try! I highly recommend it. read more

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Service was excellent. Food was phenomenal. Vibes were chill with the amazing music in the background. This was my first time trying mofongo and I am so glad it was from here. I am very happy some friends recommended we come through here to meet. As Californians, we are sad this isn't a place close by to us, but will def make it back here again for our usual yearly visit! read more

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We went to Boriken. The place was packed and people enjoying the company of others. The two waiters/host were hustling to get people taken care. We heard they were short staffed in the kitchen. Our food arrived late but we understood why. We ordered the steak with onions and garlicky sauce. We wanted to like the dish. The beef appeared to be boiled or poached. The meat was dry and not tendered Probably would not order this dish again. We also ordered the chicken moofongo. Now this entree was very good. The dish was very flavorful. I'm sure this establishment produces a great meal as it was packed when we got there. This could have been an off day due to being short staffed. read more

Boriken Restaurant - Steak with onion and garliky sauce - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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I went here curious to try Puerto Rican food-I have tried almost all latin american foods and wanted to cross another off my lists. We came here with a reservation and the waiter was clearly busy but quickly helped us, and he was very very nice and attentive throughout despite how busy he was. The inside of the restaurant (photo attached) is well decorated and gives you a small slice of Puerto Rico. In terms of food, everything we ordered was amazing and I really don't think you can go wrong. If you are looking for a new restaurant to try, consider Boriken! Fui aquí curioso para probar comida Puertorriqueña-yo he probado casi todas comidas latin americanos y quería tachar otro de mi lista. Vinimos con una reservación y el camarero claramente estuvo ocupado pero nos ayudó rápidamente, y fue amable y atento a pesar de lo ocupado que estaba. El interior del restaurante (foto adjunto) era muy bella y te da un poca de la cultura puertorriqueña. Hablando de comida, todo que pedimos fue increíble y realmente creo que cualquier comida que pedir será bien. ¡Si estás buscando un nuevo restaurante, considera Boriken! read more

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My husband is Puerto Rican and we occasionally get an itch to enjoy some food that reminds him of home. The mofongo here is delicious. I especially LOVE the pork one. I couldn't say what the other dishes are like- we come JUST for the mofongo. We're glad this gem exists. The owner seems to be a stoic man, perfectly nice, but not especially chatty. Not that we mind, our mouths are full! read more

We absolutely loved this jewel of Puerto Rican culinary pride. It's clear from the menu, decor and people that this place GETS PR. The mofongo is PHENOMENAL. The bistec was great and the tostones were very good. Reasonably priced and the cocktails were good. Loved the personal attentiveness of the chef and server/host. We loved our whole experience here and will find out way back each time we are in the area. read more

For a small shop this place is poppin during dinner time. I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan on coming during the weekend. read more

Boriken Restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I have experienced a classic and wonderful experience, flavorful food combinations with a flair of Puerto Rico, when I tell you it feels like I'm actually there, and it's good, most realistic atmosphere and service was fast....it's not fast food but good food with the quality of someone's Abuela in the kitchen, just doing what she normally does when someone comes over. She feeds them and makes them feel at home. That's what I got out of this interaction: a very family style environment with good food. If you haven't been here, make sure to come out and support. "You won't be disappointed!!!!" read more

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Stuffed yuca with garlic chicken was amazing. My husband had the Puertorican Stew and loved it

As close to PR as you can get! I tried the veggie mofongo with the roasted garlic sauce and it was delish! They have a mini mofongo portion from 11-3pm on the menu (17$) which is perfectly sized (this is what I ordered). The parking is limited but located next to the establishment and free. The service was great the server was super informative and patient as questions were asked. Nice ambiance as well! Cute string lights! Would be a good date spot to try something new! read more

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Food was good, and-service was excellent! The ambiance was a bit dark, I wonder if the inside of the restaurant was left over from the previous restaurant that was there, it doesn't look like a light restaurant like kiosko 787 in Brooklyn (same owners?) Restaurant was only open 2 weeks or so when we went. I'm sure they have some kinks to work out - but a very nice change for Staten Island. I hope they lighten up the space. Can't wait to try it out again! read more

The Puerto Rican food here is delicious! We always get mofongo with garlic butter sauce. This time I tried the lasagna! Different but delicious , worth the try. The mojitos were really refreshing. It's a cute and small establishment and the staff is attentive and friendly! read more

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Arrived at 6:55pm for a reservation for 4. Was finally acknowledged at 7:06pm only to be told they had no room. This reservation was made 2 weeks in advance and my parents were with us. For some context, a man and a kid with no reservation we struck up a convo with was sat at a table with a reservation sign on it. A few min later, the rest of their party arrived. When finally acknowledged, the woman called a girl over and told her in Spanish (my family and I are Dominican + Puerto Rican) "this was their table" and turned around and told us they had no room. I then asked how it was possible and she shrugged. Looking around, every patron was white, including the people who was given our table. We wanted to support a small business, especially a Latino business and was planning to reserve for a development week for my team (work for the largest employer in Portland). Don't waste your money or time here. read more

Boriken Restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I'm not sure how I've overlooked this place for so long but it's such an underrated gem. It's in a busy stretch of canyon road with a small parking lot, and the restaurant itself is also small (maybe 10 tables at best) but it's well worth stopping in. You cannot go wrong, but I highly recommend getting the mofongo. I did the garlic steak and rice, and my husband did the skirt steak mofongo and I was tempted to just steal his. It's a must! The sides of beans and the fried plantains are also delicious. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Very good food, super clean, nice and polite service. Great all around. The skirt steak was amazing and the appetizer was great.

An enjoyable dining experience in a charming restaurant! I ordered the Chicken Breast Al Ajillo which was full of flavor. Many of their dishes come with yellow rice & beans that are soo good! Their apps are tasty was well. The empanadas are full of flavorful meat wrapped in delicious pastry. The plantains were delicious & paired well with the house made condiments that were on the table. Our waiter provided good recommendations & I loved all of the dishes. We thoroughly enjoyed dining here with friends & trying all of the food. read more

oh my god. i haven't stopped thinking about this meal!!! we went at noon on a friday and it wasn't too busy! we were greeted by the sweetest human who also happened to take our order later on. i ordered the tenderized steak marinated in a garlicky, vinegar sauce topped with onions, served with yellow rice, beans, 1 fried plantain, & 1 sweet plantain. it was outstanding, absolutely outstanding. everything on the plate was a 10/10! the steak was insanely tender & flavorful, the beans & rice were also insanely flavorful! the sweet plantain was soft & sweet, what plantain dreams are made of. the fried plantain was so crispy & flavorful as well, i topped it with the sauce they had on the table. the portion i thought was generous for $12.95! it was one of their weekday lunch specials. service was superb! parking is a lil weird, on the side of the building but there is more in the back which is nice! the atmosphere is quaint and feels like i'm at a friends house. it's cozy, small and has the homiest feel! i truly can't say enough good things about Boriken! i've already told everyone i can about this gem! 10000/10! read more

Boriken Restaurant - steak lunch special :) - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Came in to pickup takeout and the restaurant felt very homey. It was a nice warm atmosphere and nicely lit which was pleasant coming in from the dark and rainy outside. Came in and the food was almost ready. I asked the workers for extra sauce and the communication was a bit frustrating. I kept asking for the orange and red one and she kept asking "which sauces". Got the food and went home and it was all very good. The empanada was beef and could've used more filling so it was mostly just bread. The Kan Kan had a good flavor but the pork belly was very tough to eat, had to be careful not to have it cut up the inside of my mouth but I've never gotten it before so not sure if it's supposed to be like that; seemed almost over cooked. We also got the pork which was very juicy and had a nice peel apart texture. The beans were very tasty and the rice was nicely cooked. read more

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Here we go my first time at a Puerto Rican restaurant here in the great city of Beaverton. The restaurant is cozy has the PR feel and the authentic music playing. On the table they had the typical condiment we all hope to enjoy "Mayo ketchup." The empanadillas were descent and they did lack the traditional filling that we're use to in PR. The tostones were crispy and well cooked as we expected. Cerdo was flavorful, but slightly dry. The rice with pigeon peas is on the light side and under seasoned. The pasteles had a familiar taste but lacked a more hearty filling. Typically there is substantial filling. I ordered a sour sop juice (jugo de guanoabana) that had the familiar taste but was a watered down. Overall I would classify this meal as "Puertorican lite." I'm probably a harder critic than most having lived there but I wanted to be honest. For anyone who is not familiar with the PR cuisine you MAY enjoy the food but it does fall short in comparison to real PR food. We will not be returning. read more

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There was a group of ten of us. Although the waiter didn't allow and substitutions, we found the food to fresh, delicious and very affordable. I had roasted pork. It was absolutely delicious. Tender,moist, flavorful, juicy and a really large portion for a reasonable price. It was a delightful surprise read more

Boriken Restaurant - Pernil (Roasted Pork) Pernil (Roasted Pork) Pernil (Roasted Pork) Pernil (Roasted Pork) Pernil (Roasted Pork) - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Everything we ordered was delicious! The service was fast and friendly. We are definitely coming back!

Great restaurant in Beaverton. Worth the drive if you're coming from the Portland area. Huge menu with lots to try. I really liked the potato balls. The holiday dish was also great to share! Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

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Awesome food, good service. You don't have to wait very for your food to get prepped and a appealing ambiance..

Had my out of town mofongo here and more. For $35 we had pastelon, mofongo, and 2 desserts. Next time I drive through Portland again this will be my 1st stop. Absolutely amazing food, service, and decor. read more

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Finding a good Puertorrican restaurant on the West Coast is NOT EASY! This restaurant stays true to the puertorrican flavors, and is consistently good. I have bought their sofrito and love it. Today I got the mini mofongo with Pernil (a bit sweet for me) but still good flavors. Had the alcapurrias, surullitos and arroz con longaniza. Everything was really good! read more

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Got to say this is one of the coolest restaurant I've been to in the Portland area. The indoor seatings are immaculately decorated so that it feels like your dining on the beach in Puerto Rico; amazing. The people that work there are also SUPER friendly. Everybody greets you with a smile and was very helpful with ordering. Unfamiliar with the cuisine, I wasn't sure what to expect but the Chicken Mofongo was delicious! The chicken in traditional Criolla sauce really hit the spot for me; the right amount of sweetness that reminds me of something I've had before. The chicken was also very tender. Pairing that with the crunchy plaintain worked surprisingly well. We also got a side of Maduros which, of course, was great. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Garlic Yucca side was also good, strong garlic flavors. Do try out all their homemade sauces. My favorite was the vinegarette one, great acidity. Looking forward to being back and trying more things from here! read more

Boriken Restaurant - Mofongo con Pollo - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

It was my first time trying Puerto Rican food and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend trying their appetizers. We got the papas rellenas and the empanadillas. Both tasted amazing especially with the housemade salsas and sauces. I ordered the chuleta kan kan, which is the fried pork chop dish. The pork chop came out really crispy and again tasted really good with the sauces. I like that it comes with beans, rice, and a side salad. The beans and rice were also very flavorful! The inside space is small, but decorated nicely in a way that feels cozy and homey. Went here on a friday night as soon as they opened so we were seated immediately, but their seats filled up fast! read more

Boriken Restaurant - 2 Empanadillas de Carne de Res, Chuleta Kan Kan, Bistec Encebollado - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Great service, server was attentive and friendly while being slammed. Food was amazing with good pricing. Definitely worth a visit no matter where you are staying. read more

I love Puerto Rican food! It's so hard to find PR food in the WC compared to the EC but man when it hits, IT HITS!!! Favorite dish is pernil and they had it! Instant get and don't care how much it is!! Pernil is Roasted Pork Shoulder! Hidden gem restaurant! It is quite far from downtown but totally worth! Not sure when I'll be back but if I do come back I'm def running it back read more

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Terrible service got there at 8:18 and the lady refused to serve me food when the establishment stops serving inside food at 8:30 and they close their establishment at nine drove all the way from Vancouver Washington and didn't even get to eat. I feel horrible., the lady that's in the picture that shows the establishment just waved them and said goodbye as she told me that I wasn't allowed to eat there read more

Boriken Restaurant - A Puerto Rican restaurant - Puerto Rican Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Puerto Rican food I miss...tastes good, especially beans I love. Good service and treats U.S. well.

Their potato balls are delicious! crispy and the mashed potatoes feel light! Their signature pork dish is delicious as well! Pork is well seasoned and I could not stop eating their Mac salad! Would definitely come back again to try their drinks and other dishes as well! read more

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Great service. The server was really nice and she took the time to explain different dishes and the differences between them. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Restaurant was fairly busy, but the server never forgot about us and checked regularly to make sure we had what we needed. The mini mofongo (lunch special) is delicious, filled with flavor, and nicely sized. My friend had the trifongo and really enjoyed it also. An assortment of pastry type desserts were yummy also. We split two things that I don't remember exactly what they were called but everything in the case looked good. Decor is simple, clean, and colorful. A nice homey atmosphere. Free parking but it is limited closer to the door. During busy times you may need to park behind the building, but it's not bad at all. Certainly no further than walking from the parking lot into the grocery store. I'll definitely go back again. read more

We wanted something "new" vs the usual diverse fare in Beaverton and there's nothing equal to "something different" than cuisine from Puerto Rico smack dab in downtown Beaverton. Right out the gate the Caribbean romance drink was delicious though I wished for more amaretto. We decided on the deep fried pork, chicken stew and marinated steak. All were delicious but the chicken stew was the highlight. Soft, moist and deeply flavorful. Second best was the deep-fried pork in all its glory. The challenge here is the loin portion ends up being a bit dry and the skin while delicious was quite tough. But overall this dish was very flavorful if you like this kind of stuff. Nothing really wrong with the vinegar marinated steak, it just wasn't my favorite, in particular the dryness of the beef. Portions are very large and fair for the price, the truth is you can split some of these dishes or take the remainder home for a second meal. Now for some nitpick comments... their silverware needs to be updated. Was just really hard to scoop up rice and all the yummy goodness with a flat flimsy fork. On a really hot day above 85°, they either need to crank up the AC or just turn it on. It became uncomfortably sweaty for no good reason except for the fact that AC wasn't used. I'm not even sure they have AC. All in all an incredibly unique place with incredibly unique cuisine. Definitely worth a visit, just have a "hole in the wall" mentality and you'll have a great time. read more

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