First off, I love that this place has gluten free and dairy free for almost everything. My boyfriend wanted to try this place out as his family is from Nicaragua and he said it's very similar to Cuban style food. I have not really had Cuban food before so I didn't really have any expectations and or knowing to what to expect for flavor. However, both of us were blown away by the food and we're totally eat here again. We both left content and bellies full. I got the coconut margarita and he got the mango Mojito for our drinks . Both of the drinks were freshly made ( no pre mix here) and equally delicious. I ordered the spicy Mojo shrimp bowl with yellow rice. This was the first time I've ever had tostones and fell in love. The flavors of the whole bowl were amazing and I didn't even put hot sauce or salt on it to begin with. My boyfriend got the Roma vieja plate with fried yuca. The fried yuca was soooo good with the garlic dipping sauce. The brisket was tasty to The prices were really reasonable for the area. Just know that the Mississippi District , you gotta find street parking down a side street as it is usually crowded on the Main Street or limited. There's plenty of things to do in the neighborhood before and after. read more

Cubo - Spicy Mojo Shrimp Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My daughter had been to Cubo earlier this spring and suggested we try it. She and I happened to be in the area together around lunchtime a couple of weeks ago, and I'm so glad we were! There were so many dishes I wanted to try, but I decided to try their special of the day, the Vaca Fritto Bowl. This was a great decision because it had a little bit of everything-- sweet and savory. Everything in the bowl was delicious, with the flavors and textures complementing each other. I was super excited to get to try the tostones without giving up the maduros. Our family always ordered the maduros at a favorite San Francisco place in the Haight, and I've always wanted to try the tostones. With the bowl, I didn't have to decide, which was awesome because both were fabulous. The avocado was perfectly ripe, as was the mango. There was ample seating inside and outside with a colorful and festive vibe. I look forward to returning and bringing my lobster. read more

Cubo - Vaca Fritta Bowl (under a yellow umbrella, color may be off) - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very fast and tasty place to grab lunch during a shopping day! Got the pan con lechon with tostones. Nice and convenient with a paid parking lot right next door. read more

Cubo - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Takeout order was ready quickly and the food was absolutely delicious. So many flavors! Would highly recommend and will be back.

The aroma from the street was intoxicating and the pleasure never stopped, we ordered 2 different bowls beans yellow rice moist shredded pork beautiful slices of avocado mango orange slice and lime to enhance the dishes flavors and if this wasn't good already but then there's crispy salty yummy fried plantain and sweet soft ripe plantain like a bite of fresh plantain pudding. Even though I grab salt and pepper I guess from reaction but absolutely never needed it at all this food was perfectly seasoned and cooked and delicious. This place is a must eat at when your in Portland read more

Cubo - The best food - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This was our first time visiting, and we were not disappointed. Cute little restaurant with very authentic options for Cuban flavored food. I ordered the spicy shrimp bowl with black beans, Platanos, plantains, and instead of rice I opted to have the green salad that had fresh avocado slices on it. Everything was very flavorful. My husband had a Cuban coffee which he said was excellent. He also had the shredded beef bowl which he enjoyed very much. The service was very attentive and friendly. Casual place with outdoor seating in warmer weather. Looking forward to returning to taste some of their other options. Great menu, adult beverages available. Great location on Mississippi, lots of places to walk around and visit after you're done with a great meal. read more

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Cubo is incredible!! I had the special- the vaca frita sandwich, and my husband had the classic Cuban. Both were so authentic and delicious!! Fried yuca & maduros were perfect sides as well. read more

I have been wanting to go here for so long after seeing the one on Hawthorne and didn't realize there was a second location closer to where I live. I ordered online and it was ready right when I got there. I got the Havana bowl which they do in a half portion. I appreciate that they had that option. The half portion was pretty regular sized too. Only 10$. The meat was really juicy and tender. Loved the maduros and tostones. Avocado was ripe and the mango's were such a nice touch. Beans were flavorful and not bland at all. The perfect bowl. I liked the ambiance inside too. They had indoor and outdoor seating. Large menu, I liked that you could easily find healthy options here too. Employees were friendly. I would definitely come back. read more

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We stopped at Cubo for a late lunch at around 4 PM and we're all extremely hungry Below is my take on each of the items we ordered THE CUBAN Slow roasted & shredded pork shoulder, pit ham, Swiss cheese, house made mojo, caramelized onion & pickl - I would say this sandwich was very flavorful but almost too flavorful for a Cuban , a true Cuban wouldn't have the caramelized onions which I think made this more flavorful MADUROS Fried ripe, soft, sweet plantains - These were delicious, but not as sweet as I expected, still good though HAVANA Slow roasted pork shoulder w/ house made citrus, garlic and onion mojo sauce & caramelized onion - This was pretty good and it all came together really well The rice and beans was what you would expect from most dishes of this nature The service in itself was very friendly and I would go back and maybe try some different dishes read more

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Decent portions for the price. The platanos and plantains were delicious, everything else was okay. They have a nice big seating area, but it was empty when we went read more

Cubo - Mojo Shrimp Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was okay. Got one of their spicy shrimp bowls. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't spectacular. I really like the sweet plaintains mixed in though. Wished there were more than two, but luckily we got a side. I had their fresh guava lemonade with sparkiling water, and that was my favorite part of the meal. It was delicious! Overall, I thought it was good, but not great. Cute place inside and they also had an outdoor patio which would be nice in the summer. Service was okay. You order from the counter. The person who took our order seemed a little distracted and not overly friendly, but not really unfriendly. So not the best introduction to the restaurant. read more

My husband and I had a brisket bowl and a pork bowl and found them to be fresh and delicious. We look forward to exploring the menu further. My husband also had a Housemade guava sparkling lemonade that was fantastic. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Cubo - Brisket bowl and pork bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cubo-sippi! The Mississippi Corridor is awesome for the variety of dining choices and Cubo is a nice flavor choice along the ave. A bright colored vibe inside, friendly service. Food portions are set as a nice small bite, especially their side salad or fries. Great HH, great outdoor umbrella seating. read more

Cubo - Spicy Mojo Shrimp $16.75 - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Delicious food, great service, good ambiance. I don't understand why there aren't ever more people eating here.

No flavor in the mojo pork at all. I tried the Havana bowl which came w/ rice, beans, maduros, tostones & mango & avocado in addition to the pork. The meat just tasted boiled plain, I doused with tapatío just to give a bit of flavor lol. The tastiest part was prob the rice & beans. The tostones were pretty good too. They do have a pretty good HH (3-6 I believe) with draft beers for $4.50 and half sandos w/ a side for $8, might come back for that tho. Fast-casual counter service, and with plenty of outdoor as well as indoor seating. read more

Cubo - Havana Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Genuinely this was one of the best meals I've ever had. I'm at a loss for words about how good it was. We're already planning to go back again this weekend. read more

Can't believe it's taken me so long to make it to this place, but it was fantastic. Counter-service casual Cuban, great concept. Ingredients were very fresh, and extra-tasty. Kudos that nearly the entire menu is, or can be done GF. The Mojo Pork was solid, and appreciate that you can choose several types of rice. I loved the caribbean salad, and the black beans were decent too. All very fairly priced, a rarity these days. I'll be back on the regular. read more

I used to live in Tampa and am always curious about Cuban options in the area. I came with a friend for lunch and was intrigued by the Picadillo Soya bowl. As someone who can't eat beef, I'm always intrigued by a picadillo option I can eat. The flavors were perfect and super tasty! I likes the bowl came with a lovely range of textures from spot-on cooked tostones to black beans that were just right. I look forward to trying more tasty options in the future. read more

Cubo - Picadillo de Soya bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I hate this place because the food is SO GOOD but the portions are so small!! My partner and I love to go here for the Portland Bowl and Guava Lemonade but spend $40 and leave still hungry :( The portions should be double what they are, even just adding more rice and/or beans would be awesome! read more

pretty good food if you know what to order i had some maduros and yuca with empanadas and enjoyed the meal I used to go to the hawthorn location occassionalky, but now that they are on mississippi i go to that location instead. read more

Probably one of the best piñata colda I've had in a while due to how smooth it was. They even have guava colda if you're a fan! The Cuban sandwich is where it's at forget the other stuff- juicy, cheesy, meaty, ugh! I ordered another right after! The service is quick and the ambiance is great for dinner or friends date. Run don't walk! read more

Cubo - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came here for lunch. Cortadito and a Cuban sandwich with sweet potato fries. Fries were yummy, pork was a little dry and bland. I'm actually writing the review because of the music. Fiona Harte and Hozier? It's like they were playing my depression playlist in the restaurant and it put me in a gloomy mood. Good rule of thumb would be playing music that matches the cuisine to give diners an immersive experience. If anything, play less depressing music PLEASE. Winters are already gloomy enough, I don't need the music to match the weather. read more

Cubo - Their choice of music - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wonderful food and service! I loved the ambiance as well. My friend and I stopped in for lunch and each had incredible sangria and delicious bowls. I definitely will return! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Portland!! Tasty, fresh food and a nice atmosphere. read more

Cubo - Portland Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great Cuban food! Casual atmosphere, amazing flavors. I will definitely be back! Lots of gluten free and dairy free options for folks with food sensitivities. I would drive a long way to get to this place. read more

Good food. It was clear that we were ruining the cashier's night by entering the empty (almost empty) restaurant, but I get it. When I was in HS and early college, I was too good for my job to be good at my job, too. 30 is the new 17, maybe? Always good to remember when exposing oneself to the Portland service industry. read more

AMAZING FOOD I really can't elaborate more than that. The picadillo...bruh. The plantains, the shrimp....just eat it.

Amazing food. Empanadas were fabulous. Really good cocktails. Fast service. Lovely decor. Very reasonable prices.

Quick stop to have a cocktail drink, accompanied by a delicious empanada. Friendly service and smaller ambiance. I would come back to try some more of their Cuban foods, Overall was a pleasant visit. read more

Cubo - Menu - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been looking for good happy hours and great deals in my new neighborhood, Boise, I was pleased to see a 1/2 sandwich with plantains for $8 on their menu during HH. The ambiance was lovely - colorful and bright with plants and some in house graffiti. You order at the counter so I can't say much about the service except my host was pleasant enough. The drink came within minutes - a delicious but small Coconut margarita. It was gone in several sips leaving a lot of ice to my dismay. The sandwich was hot on its heels, and first impressions were "that's not gonna fill me up" which was true. It was a half of a meal. Flavor was great, the bun was was slightly warmed and the meat was adequately spiced. I loved the plantains but with only 3 on my plate they were gone much too soon. Overall, l liked the food and the place but don't consider this a "deal" simply about 1/2 price for the 1/2 the food. Which means I won't be coming back for some time. read more

Cubo - 1/2 Cubano with plantains - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food was very flavorful and had great textures! There is also a great patio for sunny days like today read more

Cubo - Cuban Sandwich Havana Bowl Tostones - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food and drinks are absolutely on point. If you dig Cuban cuisine, this is a wonderful spot - the Cuban sandwich is fantastic! The Pina Colada is delectable! Highly recommend! read more

Food was amazing, we both had bowls (shrimp was the best!) with the yellow rice. Drinks were great. Service was friendly and welcoming! We wanted it again the next day. Would highly recommend! read more

Cubo - Mojo Shrimp Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Staff, food, music, dranks: All felt done with heart Fresh, nourishing, and relaxing experience Def recommend read more

I was really excited to try this place. The food was quite boring actually, and under seasoned. I took one bite of the black beans and did not care for the flavor, so didn't eat much. The service was ok, but did not give a warm inviting feel. The person behind the counter kind of came off as bored and just going through the motions. Not interested in engaging much and I felt like taking our order was almost interrupting their other work. I don't plan to go back. read more

Upon recommendation, we visited Cubo today and grabbed a variety of their menu items to go. All our choices were sublime! We have no pictures of the 2 Empanadas, we tried the savory soy picadillo and sweet guava, and they basically got inhaled. Pure joy is how I would describe the pastry and fillings. For plates we tried the shrimp and guava chicken. They offer brown rice or white we got o e if each. Rice is important, this restaurant cares about their rice. Flakes apart, perfect cook, thank you for good rice Cubo! The black beans, spice is just right, I like to taste my food, not a huge spice and these black beans deliver. Shrimp, lightly spiced, squeeze of lime, great bite, and a large portion. Chicken, I didn't taste, I'm pescatarian, friends say it's tender, not spicy, and you can really taste the guava. Lastly we got The Cuban sandwich, again looks amazing and friends and is fire . Oh, had the plantains, wow beyond, fried yucca kind of like a French fry taste and a little Caribbean salad with a sweet vinegar also yummy. Super cool interior and drink specials, Cuban coffee, more to try for sure! We will be back! read more

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The cubano was pretty good, which is what we all had. The tostones left a bit to be desired, as they seemed like they weren't freshly fried and there was a small amount. Counter service, friendly, and drinks were good. read more

Best cubano sandwich HANDS DOWN. Authentic AF. One of my favorite spots to grab a quick lunch.

Great food, delivered fast and with great service. We sat outside on a warm evening and enjoyed the dimly lit ambience. We had our young baby with us and everyone there seemed very kid friendly. We ordered the Cubano with fried yuca, the vegan plate, empanadas and cocktails. The fried yuca was to die for, so crispy and perfectly spiced with a great sauce for dipping. The guava empanada was also amazing. The Cubano I thought was really good (not as good as sanguich de Miami, but that's a high bar). Overall this is definitely one of our favorite new restaurants, and we are excited to explore the menu more. read more

Cubo has such a bright and welcoming feel - it was the perfect lilacs to stop for dinner on a rainy night. The place is full of lovely plants and the music was great (and the perfect volume). Service was friendly and fast and the food was delicious. Highly recommend! read more