Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Caiman Cafe

    4.6 (48 reviews)
    Closed Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

    Order Caiman Cafe Takeout or Delivery

    Caiman Cafe Photos

    Business Info

    CAIMAN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Caiman Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Azada Cuban Burrito
    Jim B.

    I had the azada (asado in Cuban) burrito, which was a somewhat exorbitant $17. The meat was great, and the fillings were typical. As you can see from the picture, all of the fillings are on one side of the burrito, so about a third of my bites were pure tortilla. Service was friendly and fast, but it was a very slow time of day. The interior of the restaurant was in need of tidying and cleaning; chairs were everywhere and about a third of the countertops needed cleaning. I know this is going to sound terrible, but I prefer Chipotle at half the price.

    Guava/cream cheese empanada
    Johnny G.

    I have a soft spot in my palate for Cuban coffee and Cuban sandwiches. Both of these were satisfied fully by this perfect little Cuban/Mexican restaurant. This is a family run establishment so I felt like a part of the family as they spoke Spanish and catered to us directly. While a work in progress, this little joint is adorned in messages about the food and their backstory. Feels very homie in there! Great food and great family!

    Breakfast Burrito & Cafe con Leche
    Ashley N.

    My husband & I both agreed, this was the best breakfast burrito we have ever tasted! My whole family loved this place. :)

    Meh, the feta was very "goaty"
    Andrew A.

    Bad day for Cuban. Showed up a few days ago during stated hours of operation, but they were closed. Then today: 1. Came for the traditional chilaquiles, but breakfast ends at 11 a.m. It's 2022, not 1982. 2. Craved croquettes, they were out. 3. Let's have papa rellanas...out 3. Ordered Cuban coffee, seven minutes later, "we're out of vanilla." 4. New hot drink finally came, but I ordered iced. 5. Very tiny taco for $3.50 ** One nice guy handing a big line Looks like there's some issues or just my bad luck.

    huevos rancheros
    Joel D.

    I arrived at about 8:10. Even though the sign on the door said they opened at 7:00, the door was locked. The one person in the restaurant quickly opened up. Apparently they may be changing the opening time to 9:00. She was authentically nice and friendly, to the point it felt like I was being welcomed into my favorite auntie's home. And, she was able to genuinely give that while dealing with a technical problem with the register and opening the restaurant by herself and doing the cooking. Amazing hospitality! I ordered the huevos rancheros and coffee. The huevos rancheros were definitely a stripped down version, no frills, but very good. The tortillas had that little bit of chewiness that only comes from fresh made tortillas and the Sunny side up eggs were perfectly cooked. The refried beans were well seasoned and flavorful. But the salsa molcajete stole the show, it had bags of flavor. Oh, and the coffee was good. Awesome new addition to the Portland food scene!

    Cuban Burrito
    Ploy N.

    Tasty dishes with great spices and flavors. They offer a variety of meals from breakfast to lunch to desserts. Really enjoyed their take on a burrito, Cuban Burrito, with tender lechon asado meat and mango salsa. Extra credit for searing their burrito as well. It's filling but not sickly so because of the well-balanced flavor profile. The Pollo Crioyo Lunch plate was also very tasty. Chicken was super soft. Veggies well-caramelized. Loved the sweetness from guava in the sauce. Only downside is I wish they give you more chicken! Other than that, it's a great meal with tostones, rice, and beans. Totally would come back for a quick breakfast/lunch. Super casual and a great spot to try out new flavors.

    Dining area signage
    Sweetness H.

    Amazing service! FOOD is DELICIOUS. I've been meaning to stop by as my job is literally a block and half away.... Today o was indecisive and Caiman Cafe was my pick. I'm so glad I did! Yummy

    Cubano with Tostones
    Bridgitte N.

    I heard about this new spot from a friend of mine and had to try it out when I was downtown. We walked in and were immediately greeted with a bright smile and a loud hello from the owner. The menu is very straightforward and easy to read, it breaks down the different dishes but you can tell there is a focus on Cuban cuisine. My partner got the Cubano and said it was the best version he has ever had. The bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese was melted expertly, and the press was just right. I had the Lechon Azado plato and it was amazing. The pork had a crispy exterior, but remained very juicy. The rice and beans complemented the pork and perfectly carmelized plantains very well. I enjoyed a blast of flavor in every bite. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying many of the other menu items I had my eyes on!

    "Papas Rellemas," which were tasty; one sad and lonely croqueta; and one rock hard, almost empty, ice cold empanada.
    Sadie B.

    I so wanted to like this place, but if you get it delivered, beware. Copied directly from the menu: "Croquetas de Jamon Ham. Smoke ham and parsley that is bread and fried with a side of salad and side of cuban roll." I did not get a salad or a roll, just a sad lonely croqueta. "2 Papas Rellemas 2 Mash potatoes filled with seasoned ground beef coated with a crispy layer of bread crumbs and side salad espresso hot or cold alt." I did not get my espresso and the "salad" was some dry lettuce and cabbage under the potato balls, which were quite tasty. The empanada was not good; hard, dry, ice cold and hardly any filling. Bummer.

    Mango fresh juice and guava
    Queenie P.

    Cuban and Mexican foods. They have all nice and fresh stuffs. The owners are best service Guys, I highly recommend to try this cafe

    Cuban sandwich
    Steve J.

    I walked across town for this Cubano Sandwich. I was pretty disappointed. The ingredients were fine but nothing special. The key to a great Cuban sandwich is the bread. My sandwich was made with a commercial hoagie roll that had been compressed and toasted ( sort of). The reviews I read talked about the bread being amazing, this wasn't! The Tostones were great! The sandwich was ... Meh! At best.

    Chilaquiles

    See all

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sandra C.
    20
    132
    763

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Laird Y.
    80
    81
    30

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Anabel G.

    Anabel G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andrew A.
    4981
    1870
    2771

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ploy N.
    251
    1615
    2520

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    The best empanadas I've EVERRR HAD. Def don't shy away from trying!!! They're on uber and DoorDash

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M F.
    2
    20
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Awesome! The empanadas were amazing! Everything is made fresh and the assortment of fillings was fantastic.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sadie B.
    41
    21
    15

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Anabel G.

    Anabel G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    The breakfast burrito was amazing, a Cuban Coffee, and wonderful people. Definitely recommend and it was priced very well.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Emily V.
    320
    36
    31

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Anabel G.

    Anabel G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amber F.
    19
    37
    96

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Wendy M.
    327
    35
    40

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of L Z.
    1
    95
    7

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    the pastelitossss yumm ! served warm and they are absolutely perfect ! better than the ones i had in miami !

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    This is the best burrito in this area of downtown hands down. Not any competition at all

    Business owner information

    Photo of Anabel G.

    Anabel G.

    Thank you so much

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Anabel G.

    Anabel G.

    Thank you for sharing your experience Come back soon

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Caiman Cafe Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Caiman Cafe

    You might also consider

    Geraldis Italian Sandwich Shop - Geraldis NY Meatball Sub! Yummm

    Geraldis Italian Sandwich Shop

    4.3(506 reviews)
    5.2 miSouthwest Portland
    $$

    Great service and delicious food! Visited while in Oregon with my sister, who recommended this…read moreplace, and we even had the chance to chat with the owner, which made the experience even better. They're open on Mondays, which is rare since many restaurants are closed, so it was nice to try it before leaving. My sister ordered the spaghetti and cheese with two large meatballs, garlic bread, and the Chicago beef with Italian sausage, and both were great. The meatballs were especially delicious. I just wish more were included, though extras are available to order. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan sandwich which was very cheesey and flavorful. Afterward, we noticed you can add pepperoni and make it a "Chicken Parmeroni," which sounds like a better option. The large antipasta salad with balsamic vinegar was fresh and tasty, and it's nice that you can choose your dressing . I really love the antipasta salad! Overall, a really enjoyable meal and definitely worth recommending! Wish there had been time to try more of the menu.

    Let me start by saying I didn't take pictures. For anyone who reads my reviews, that's a big part…read moreof them: ALL THE PICTURES. Presentation, portions, half eaten, etc... but I didn't. Because the food was so damn good. Look - I'm going to start off by saying I grew up practically on The Hill. Out here, you'll have to Google it (make sure to add 'RI' to the search or you'll get some political BS), but back east, "alls you's have ta say" was those two words and anyone would know you knew your Italian, food and otherwise. There isn't anything on this coast that vaguely compares to The Hill's food, but walking into and biting out of Geraldi's was having a little piece of home. There's this little shop in the old town where the owner knew your voice when you called to order... you'd walk in, and you heard "hey cousin!" whether you were or not, and that's the vibe you get from Geraldi's. The food is much the same - you get something that looks like Nonna was at the range all day with her sauce (it's not gravy - no meat) and you came home looking like you haven't eaten in weeks: "I'm gonna fatten you up before you leave" and you walked out the door with a sub (sandwich, that is - not a submarine) that weighed the same as a newborn. We got three of those babies: a Chicago Beef (seal of approval from the orderer - only 'complaint' was that they had to eat it all in one day because the bread was quote too soggy to make it to lunch the next day - travesty), an Italian sausage (just as delicious when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and a Chicken Parmeroni (I thought somehow even better when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and I could have absolutely gone back the next day if it weren't for A. the leftovers 2/3 of us had and B. the meal planning we'd done for the week I also grabbed a side of giardiniera because I will get it anytime I see it available and I inhaled it - I need to know if I can by it by the vat instead of the side cups because it too was like why I can find at home and amazing!! I'm still upset I didn't take pictures though!

    Photos
    Geraldis Italian Sandwich Shop - Menu board as of March 2025

    Menu board as of March 2025

    Geraldis Italian Sandwich Shop - Antipasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Dressing (you get to choose your salad dressing)

    Antipasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Dressing (you get to choose your salad dressing)

    Geraldis Italian Sandwich Shop - Classic ham sandwich

    See all

    Classic ham sandwich

    Caiman Cafe - cuban - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...