This place is new enough that people haven't found out about it and we were able to get a table with zero wait for brunch on a Saturday. Our meals were delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive! I will 100% be back. Can't wait to try the dinner menu. The Latin music hit the spot as well :) read more

Frontera Sur - Skirt steak, fried plantains, eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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3rd Place Portland/Vancouver Chilaquiles Throwdown 2026 https://www.yelp.com/collection/d6dpaCPfixEzFsfs8s6Kpg/Portland-Vancouver-Chilaquiles-Throwdown-2026 Chilaquiles Scoring: Value 3/5: chilaquiles Roja with skirt steak $26 breakfast tacos $17 Sauce 3/5: the sauce was ok but thin and a little sweet. More Guatemalan and less Mexican Chips 5/5: well sauced, a little crunch Meat 5/5: Good skirt steak, decent portion size Other 5/5+: black beans, 1/2 avocado, roll Service 5/5: great bartender Venue 4/5: Nice venue, street parking Plating 5/5: Nice plating Total: 35+ read more

Frontera Sur - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was so delicious & authentic! The servers were all so kind & fun! The atmosphere is so cute & welcoming with greate music. Will definitely be back!! read more

Frontera Sur - Chilaquiles De Mole - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Everything we had was good but nothing stood out to us as "we have to come back for that". We enjoyed the chorizo and the chilaquiles, the pancakes were basic but not bad but like i said, nothing is driving us back. Service was friendly, courteous, and thorough. The ambiance was quant, colorful, and on theme. All in all a good meal and may venture back in the future if in the right mood. read more

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Talk about some fluffy eggs. We wondered in here for brunch/lunch and tried two different omelets. I can't remember the name of the pork one, the other was like a beef bierra omelet. I think the beef was the winner here. The potatoes were also quite good with onions and red peppers. It even came with a little fresh roll. This is a cute neighborhood place, with average service. Good food, good vibes. read more

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Frontera Sur is such a special addition to the neighborhood and I am sooo happy they opened! Portland has plenty of spots with character, but Frontera feels effortlessly authentic in a way that really stands out. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is relaxed and welcoming. The decor has so much personality, the staff are warm and attentive, and the whole place just feels easy to settle into. It's quickly become one of my favorite brunch spots. The food is so good!! As a Guatemalan and Mexican restaurant, they offer dishes that are deeply authentic with bold flavors and options you don't find anywhere else in Portland. It's clear there's real intention behind what comes out of the kitchen and I'm all about it!! Unlike places with a giant line out the door or spots that feel overly polished, I truly feel at home here and I'm honestly so grateful to have a place like this nearby. It has heart, soul, and that rare quality that makes you want to keep coming back! read more

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There are not many Guatemalan restaurants in the area so when we came across this spot we knew we had to come - my mom's birthday was coming up so that was the perfect reason to come. I was very happy to see authentic Guatemalan dishes sprinkled into the menu. The desayuno chapin was so good and authentic. My sweet tooth was high so I opted for the pancakes - HEAVENLY. And of course brownie points for Famosa beer. Service was great and the spot was nice too. Would definitely come back. read more

Frontera Sur - Buttermilk Pancakes con Cajeta y Mazapan* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stumbled this cute little Mexican spot that serve brunch items all day. It was my first time eating chilaquiles and it was pretty good! I love the green and red hot sauces that they brought out for me. Made my dish extra delicious. My friend for the chicken and waffles but the batter came off very easily from chicken. So I may not order that for next time. The drinks we both had were delicious and standard. Friendly staff since they checked in on us a couple times. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood. It shouldn't take too long for the word to spread as this Guatemalan-inspired spot offers some delicious fare. The verde chilaquiles were a hit. The chips could be a bit better, but the sauce and two homemade salsas more than make up for it. I inquired about purchasing the awesome orange colored salsa, but it only has a five-day shelf life. The steak and eggs were worthy. I'm never been a plantain fan, but these were so soft and not overly sweet. They are accompanied by a tasty green dipping sauce. And the tortillas were steamy warm, so good. The value play was the huge slice of homemade Tres Leches cake. Coffee is only drip, but they offer my beloved Cafe de Olla on the weekend. Service was great. These are the kind of owners you root for. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with lots of seating and huge windows for people watching. The agua de Jamaica was incredible. It was just tart enough to make your mouth water and it was enormous. This was easily enough for two. Also, I don't drink alcohol anymore, but this would have been a perfect summer drink with a splash of tequila. Just saying. The potatoes are sauteed with onions and peppers and I loved that. They were a delicious side. Their twist on the eggs Benedict was to serve them on house-made corn sope shell, topped with hollandaise sauce. This sounded so good to me. Unfortunately, I didn't love it. The corn sope was dry and hard to cut through. I was not prepared for the preparation of the smoked salmon, but it was tasty, just a little dry. The eggs were also not runny. Overall, the dish had great flavors, but was too dry. The waitress gave us a piece of chocolate cake to take to go. Although I didn't take a picture of it, I devoured it another day and it was phenomenal. It was rich and decadent and filled with fresh strawberries. That was definitely the highlight for me. Between the cake and the friendly waitress I would come back to try some other options. read more

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It's nice to have something new in the old Zell's location! The front of house staff were friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Chilaquiles de Molé with Carnitas and eggs over medium. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the molé was flavorsome. The only nit would be that everything could have done with a bit more seasoning- but still amazingly good. There are more things on the menu that I'm excited to try - I will be back. read more

Frontera Sur - Chilaquiles de Molé with Carnitas and eggs over medium. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very excellent experience overall. The food selection was very good and then the actual food served was delicious too. Our first time there and we were impressed. Our wait staff was friendly and helpful. Food was served promptly and she checked to make sure we were satisfied. The restaurant interior was clean, orderly and chic. We asked for a lunch and dinner menu because we plan to go back to Frontera Sur. And then, there was a refrigerated case with tempting desserts -- Tres Leches Cake (which is found very infrequently in Portland), cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, marionberry pie, and even key lime pie. That sealed the deal. We will be back for dinner and for sure include a dessert. The challenge will be to decide on one. (Or, two?) read more

What a great restaurant! So many excellent options for breakfast that we had a hard time narrowing it down to one. I chose the mole chilaquiles with carnitas, and it was spectacular--crunchy, saucy, and very flavorful. The coffee is also delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

Frontera Sur - Mole chilaquiles with carnitas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a great place. Service is always great and the food has been excellent. Coffee, mimosas and brunch. read more

Frontera Sur - Pork Chile Verde Omelette with roasted potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great food. Fun atmosphere. Excellent staff and service. Loved everything we ordered. We will be back for more!

Probably the best tres leches I've ever tasted. Made in house, I could have eaten the whole cake instead of just one piece. Feasted on a vegetable omelette with delicious fried potatoes. And a side of fried plantains were done to perfection. This place is a real keeper. read more

I ordered the chilaquiles verdes and the breakfast tacos for pickup. They gave the salsa verde on the side so my box of food was chips with the toppings. Since I had to dump the sauce on myself and the chips weren't simmered in it, I basically had nachos instead of chilaquiles. I wish they told me that before I ordered it since I ordered over the phone. The flavors were alright but I added some seasoning because it felt a little bland. Same with the tacos. Just a little upset because I feel like I didn't get what I ordered. read more

Fantastic service - speedy and friendly. I would say 3.5 stars is more accurate for this establishments food. Chilaquiles were disappointing- chips were soggy and the green salsa was very mediocre at best. I found myself wanting more - more food and more flavor after the fact. I'd skip this one - they were just ok. Plantains - they were delicious but I didn't come for plantains. read more

The food was delicious. Great authentic Mexican flavors in the mole, salsa verde on the chilaquiles, and salsa. I'm often disappointed by "Mexican" food that is covered in sour cream and cheddar cheese. You won't get that here. A few non traditional dishes were ordered by others in my group and also enjoyed. Great service, friendly staff, clean place. read more

Visited for the 1st time. Food was excellent. Ordered pork pozole, chilaquilles, burritos and chicken tacos. Everything was authentically tasty! Fast and friendly service. A gem in this neighborhood! read more

Had a lovely Sunday brunch at Frontera Sur. The avocado tostada was delicious, tres leche waffle was perfect. Coffee was decent. Would recommend! read more

Ambiance up beat with lively music and not too loud. The most authentic Mexican food in Portland. Felt like I was eating in my grandmas kitchen. The food was very good. Came out nice and hot. Highly recommend. read more

Frontera Sur - Front of menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The brunch is beyond good. We have been here multiple times and it never disappoints.

Just had delicious lunch of soft tacos...house-made fresh white corn tortillas and the best chorizo, also house-made. This place is delicious and friendly comfy. Where Zell's used to be, only better! Recommend most high read more

Food portions seemed a little on the small side. The flavor of the food was good but the food was warm at best and it came to our table as soon as the kitchen placed it on the pass. read more

Wonderful service & delicious food!! My neurodivergent self absolutely loved the textures - the Tres Leches waffles are next level Perf crunch on the outside & fluffiness on the inside. My fiancee and I are reordering only a week later after trying for a nice Sunday brunch at home!! read more

Ate here tonight before an event at Revolution hall and the food was delicious. We ordered the tamales, the soapes and the tostada and shared all the dishes- and every one of them was outstanding. Great service and some delicious drinks. I highly recommend. read more

The chilaquiles were very high vibes. The inside is fun and bright. Verde hot sauce is fire. Great service. Huge stars, tremendous stars.

Excellent quality and variety of flavorful dishes. Had the Birria Chilequiles and the Guatemalan tamales with eggs. Both were delicious. Birria was excellent with a rich sauce reminiscent of a mole. Tamales had nice bright cream & other sides. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Hot food came very quickly. Nice vintage bar & light fixtures. Excited to come back to try more of the menu. read more

My girlfriend and I saw this restaurant trending on TikTok, so we decided to give it a try. We visited on a Saturday at 11:00 am, and the place was fairly busy. We were seated right away and received water, but when we ordered two orange juices, the server only brought one. I waited about ten minutes to see if she would notice, but she didn't even check on us. Another gentleman approached our table, asked if everything was okay, and promptly retrieved my forgotten orange juice. A few minutes later, another person came to take our order. My girlfriend had the chorizo eggs Benedict, and I had the chilaquiles verdes with chorizo. Unfortunately, the food was very bland and lacking in flavor. The chilaquiles verdes I ordered seemed more like nachos, with tortilla chips not even tossed in the sauce and all the toppings piled on top. The chocolate cake was extremely dry and crumbly, making it inedible. Overall, I would advise saving your money and going elsewhere, as it's not worth it. read more