This food was amazing best Mexican food I have ever had recommend to people for sure!read more

food so fresh and excellent, spicy margs on point, non-stop chips and beans(!) and service was…read more11/10 friendly and efficient. also very cute and quirky inside, loved it. thanks!!

Packer was a great stop! I didn't expect to find so many great things to try here. I found the…read moresamples table and tried a few different things. I ended up getting some jalapeño stuffed olives. These are some of the best I've ever had. The queso blanco was fantastic too! The cheese blend was great. Watch out for the hot salsas, they are HOT (in the best way). I got a hot cider from the coffee bar. It had just the right flavor. We got some donuts too. They were a little bland, but that may have just been that batch. We wandered around outside for a bit, the grounds have a great view, just watch out for the flies! The service here was fantastic too, very helpful! Great service, great food!

Super cute bakery and orchard with a ton of options for fall themed snacks. To be honest I was…read moreexpecting HOT and Fresh apple cider donuts but they are prepackaged. Still good but I imagine there are better ones elsewhere. Everything else we got was worth the stop though! I got the pear spiced jam and a pumpkin cream empanada and wow both were amazing. Cute stop in the fall and would be especially fun for families.

Located right on 13th, I've stopped here a few times for a quick lunch. Their tacos are good,…read moretraditional street style with two small corn tortillas topped with protein of choice, chopped onion and cilantro. Wish there was more meat! I'd be willing to pay more. Their breakfast burritos are fabulous, really loaded with eggs, potatoes and chorizo. Easily two meals for me! My friend had the tamales and said they were legit. Service is friendly and as fast as it can be based on making food fresh when you order. They are open everyday (except Sunday) from 10-4pm. They have a shaded tented spot if you want to eat there. Next to Ayala is an empanada food cart so pick up some sweet or savory empanadas while you are here.

Looking for lunch while passing through Hood River, Yelp pointed me to Gustavos Tacos which…read morehappened to be a block from where I was at the time. Nice. Except no Gustavos. In its place is Taqueria Ayala. Small menu, good food. I ordered three asada tacos and asked if they had any rice & beans (not on the menu). They do, so I was a happy camper. Recommended.

Great Mexican bakery with savory bread stuffed with jalapeño, pan dulce, donuts, a variety of…read morebutter cookies, molasses cookies and sweet empanadas. You grab a tray and tongs and select your own treats from the cabinet. The store is clean, service is friendly and there is parking right out front. Right off exit 84 from I-84, I stop here first before running my errands in The Dalles.

Found this because of yelp, and I keep going back. They know me now!…read more They have empanadas, conchas, and everything else. They have doughnuts, mini pies, cookies and cakes. All of it has tasted amazing! I noticed a cheesecake in the refrigerated portion but I haven't tried it yet. Yum! She makes fresh conchas on Saturday mornings around 10. Just saying!

This place is amazing and only the real know it. I don't care about your mom's cooking I only care…read moreabout egg river. The people amazing, the food amazing, the vibe amazing. I would hate keep this place but I've been doing for 2+ years already but they deserve this review too!

We were visiting a wedding venue viewing on Sunday & was looking for a place for breakfast while we…read morewait for the viewing to occur & chose this place. I am saddened to say I don't remember coming here several years back - per my husband- but I can say I won't forget again. This place is an absolute gem! Luckily we got there early (opens at 0600 - got there around 0800) because after we sat down, it had a constant flow of traffic. Our party of 5 was sat quickly & order taken just as fast. In Oregon, they can't serve alcohol until after 0700 and when I saw their mimosa options I was get happy. I went with the standard mimosa while my husband went for the dole whip option. They were both excellent & priced well. We split the special eggs Benedict which had great flavor& presentation but the egg was over done which was slightly disheartening. I got a side of bacon to go (for my puppies) and cinnamon roll to go as well. I was full but couldn't go without it ! It didn't disappoint and sure would have been better if eaten there directly. Overall the menu is expansive and I will be back to try more options! If in the area, I would highly recommend stopping & giving it a shot

My wife and I enjoyed a delicious lunch of empanadas and fried potatoes on Wednesday, December…read more10th, on our way to the airport. We definitely will return to LaChona next year on our annual trip to Portland with our family. To add, the service was exceptional and the ambiance very pleasant. Bill and Maureen

This review is from a visit last year. No idea if things have changed since then but I sure hope…read moreso. We had a gift card here so gave it a go. Seated upstairs so felt bad the waitress had to go up and down many many times. The empanadas were awful. I am being extremely honest. It seemed as if they were pre frozen and lacked flavor and filling. We were so surprised at the quality and price. I also had the shnitzel and it had no seasoning and was so bland. With a sad excuse for chimichurri. That seemed haphazardly put together, again lacking any flavor. Was it an off day based on the amount of people raving? Maybe. But also maybe they aren't aware of the better options in Portland so lack the awareness of true potential in this cuisine. I recommend Lechón if you want real chimichurri and empanadas.

Yummy empanadas and savory with every bite!…read more I like their beef and cheese! Pork shoulder was nice and tender. Both were juicy when eating it piece by piece! Delish and food pod for the win through this market stroll!

Located at the Portland Saturday Market, this food truck has a great selection of savory and sweet…read moreempanadas, alfajores, and ojitos, including some great vegetarian and vegan options. I decided to try the standard beef and cheese empanada and it was fantastic. Perfectly spiced ground beef with cheese and vegetables wrapped in a flaky and delicious pastry shell. Cheap, high-quality, and tasty. Definitely worth stopping by!

What a beautiful surprise! Decided to drive around Mt. Hood from Sandy, OR. No big plans, just a…read morewintry drive, some coffee, and some food. Little did I know that this gem of a place would be where I'd find myself. I was surprised by the weather, surprised by the drive, surprised by the toll bridge, surprised by the parking, surprised by the quality of the coffee, food, and pastry, surprised by the woman whose truck I jump started, surprised by the words of encouragement scribbled all over the restroom walls, surprised by the beauty of it all. Surprised that I found those fleeing feelings of gratitude again. Thank you, Lord, for these beautiful surprises.

Cute coffee shop with plenty of options. Large enough space inside or outside. Great vibes, good…read morecoffee

Went here for the first time last night and am highly impressed! Chef Ben Stenn has created a true…read morefine dining experience with Celilo. The atmosphere is casual and inviting but the food, both quality and presentation, steals the show. We tried a gin cocktail that was as beautiful as it was inventive. We followed this with the brussel sprouts salad which was lightly roasted but still tasted and looked green in the most delightful way, with some kind of light dressing that celebrates the vegetables in the salad medley without overpowering them. We took Calvin's recommendation and ordered the special which was a three mushroom fettuccine: it was perfection. The pasta was served al dente, the mushrooms included shitake, hedgehog, and one other and all had a unique flavor that stood out with each bite. The pasta sauce was buttery but somehow almost effervescent, embracing but not suffocating, with just enough cheese to know it's there but not enough to have it overpower the dish. At this point we didn't think the meal could get any better but then we ordered the pear, huckleberry, and pluot sorbet made at Celilo and we're now committed to coming back. The sorbet featured locally sourced Bosc pears and that flavor may have been my favorite as it was unlike any other sorbet I have ever tasted. All were sweet but complex. Simply an amazing dining experience that I recommend to anyone fortunate enough to get a table here!

First time in Hood River and at this restaurant. We sat at the bar. Bartender was not very…read morefriendly or welcoming. Poor attitude and kind of snippy. Ordered cheese plate and uncharged for gluten free crackers. My husbands burger was dry and tasteless and very small. The fries were delicious though. I ordered Italian sausage pasta with gluten free pasta. The gluten free pasta was decent but it came with cooked radishes, who cooks radishes?? And a baby boy choy on top very strange combination. We had rhubarb ice cream for dessert very tasty but again the rude bartender was only going to give us one scoop to share until he informed us that it was served in a tiny espresso cup so luckily we ordered our own. Will not go back.

I had such a genuinely beautiful experience at El Pilón Colombian Food. You can feel the care the…read moremoment you're there. The people are incredibly kind, personable, and welcoming, with such positive energy. There's a real human connection here--you can tell they truly care about what they do, and you leave feeling fed in more ways than just food. And the food absolutely deserves the praise, too. The chicken empanada was perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the chicken arepa was warm, cheesy, and so comforting, with tender shredded chicken that just hit. Everything tasted intentional and made with love. Even the sauce on the side brought everything together so well. I would honestly pay double for this experience--not because it's expensive (it's very reasonable), but because the food, the people, and the overall vibe are just that good. Beautiful food, beautiful people, beautiful company. They deserve the world. Highly recommend. --------------------- Tuve una experiencia realmente hermosa en El Pilón Colombian Food. Desde el primer momento se siente el cariño y la dedicación. Las personas son increíblemente amables, cercanas y acogedoras, con una energía muy positiva. Hay una conexión humana muy real -- se nota que de verdad aman lo que hacen, y uno se va sintiéndose lleno de muchas más formas que solo con la comida. Y la comida también merece todo el reconocimiento. La empanada de pollo estaba perfectamente crujiente y llena de sabor, y la arepa de pollo estaba calientita, con queso derretido y muy reconfortante, con pollo desmenuzado suave y delicioso. Todo sabía intencional, hecho con amor. Incluso la salsa que viene al lado unía todo de una manera increíble. Honestamente, pagaría el doble por esta experiencia -- no porque sea caro (el precio es muy razonable), sino porque la comida, las personas y la vibra en general son así de buenas. Comida hermosa, personas hermosas, una empresa hermosa. Se merecen el mundo. Súper recomendado.

I ordered two cheese empanadas, and they were extremely disappointing. I also accidentally selected…read morea maracuyá juice instead of a guanábana juice, and even though I realized the mistake immediately, before the drink was even handed to me, they still refused to change it. I ended up paying for something I did not want, which felt unfair and frustrating. This experience completely turned me off from returning or trying anything else on their menu. Based on this visit, I would not recommend them at all.