It has been a while since I have been eyeing this restaurant to try…read more Upscale Latin Fusion restaurant with a mix of Peruvian, Mexican and other Latin flavors in their dishes. We made reservations since it was a weekend and we wanted a table on the outside patio next to the view of the Columbia river. Service is outstanding from the hostess to the waiter. They were on top of everything. Each dish is beautifully presented and the flavor exquisite. We ordered the Tuna Tostadas and Pork Belly Skewers for appetizers. For entree the Seafood Paella, took me back to Spain flavors. For drinks we had a Guava Lavender Margarita which was very smooth. Paella is big like for 4 people to share. Ambiance is upscale, whimsical and a place to dress up for a celebration. Restaurant is big with tables inside and outside as well as a long fire table for people to share like a bar style.

DOSALAS is so good. We went with some friends & all shared appetizers and the tomahawk steak. We…read moreordered the corn salsa, ceviche, ahi tuna tostadas & then the tomahawk steak as our main course. Kevin was our waiter and he was fantastic; he was attentive, friendly, and patient as we had a few questions regarding flavors on the margarita flight. Overall, wonderful dinner experience; you can never go wrong with visiting DOSALAS.

I usually don't leave a review after one visit, but in this case, I felt compelled…read more After living in Vancouver for almost two years (moved from So. Cal.), one food my family was missing was pupusas. Finding this place was what we needed. We ordered pupusas and an order of empanadas. We used the online option of DinDin. It's a little "hole in the wall" place, which in my book, has the highest chance of having great tasting, authentic food. And this place fit that perfectly. When ordering through DinDin, you select a time for the pick up. That was good since it was a little over a twenty minute drive for us. We arrived a few minutes early from the pick up time so we hung out at the front, checked out the printed menu. The place smelled delicious! There were only a few folks sitting in the booths there. It is a small space inside. The staff there were nice and welcoming. We only waited for a couple minutes and then our food was ready. Once we got home, we tore into those pupusas. In fact, I ate them so fast, I forgot to take pictures to be used for this review! Lol The food was HOT. Even after our drive back home. We ordered various pupusas and based on each of us, a big THUMBS UP! I loved the flavor of the salsa. And the curtido was crunchy and flavorful. The empanadas were delicious and we made sure to eat them while they were still warm. Loved the mix of flavors with this little treat. We will return to this place the next time we crave pupusas! Or I think we'll have the Salvadoran tamales. Or one of the sopas. Geez, it's hard to decide. Give this place a try. Support your small businesses. And appreciate the delicious food originating from the beautiful country of El Salvador.

The quality and taste of the food is outstanding. The Asada burrito's flavor was a pleasant…read moresurprise thanks to their carmelized onion, generous amount of meat, the cook of it and homemade sauce that was mouthwatering. However, I wish it was bigger considering they charged $16+. We very much enjoyed the bean and cheese pupusas that were fulfilling enough to have 1 for each person. We ordered 3 and the cabbage was enough for 2 people. I recommend ordering extra if your 3rd person wants some as well. The place appeared clean and the workers were kind. Despite the cashier accidentally charging more and the price of it being higher than other spots we have been to, I would say you pay for the quality of the food. Other items can be overcharged (i.e a small fountain drink was $7).

We came here to celebrate my father in laws bday, and we didn't regret it! I liked how the kitchen…read morewas the first thing you see as you opened the front door. We were greeted right away by the chefs as you entered in. The place was really colorful inside, and showed a lot of culture through its decorations and artworks. It was a fun environment to be in. I ordered the Lomo Saltado, and it was really tasty. The steak was tender, and it balanced out well with the acidity from the onions and tomatoes. It was a great hearty meal. My girlfriend got the Arroz Con Mariscos, and I liked that even more! The seafood was fresh and they had a lot of variety. Almost reminded me of a paella in some ways. The parking wasn't bad, we had to park in the neighborhood behind the building, but if you're lucky there's a few spots on the street at the front. The server was friendly, but she was definitely worked though. Not sure if someone called out, or if they're understaffed in the front. It did take awhile to get our orders in. Overall, I highly recommend this as your first stop, if you've never had Peruvian food before!

As a Peruvian visiting Portland, Casa Zoraya immediately made a great first impression. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully decorated, colorful, and unmistakably Peruvian the moment you walk through the door. The atmosphere feels authentic, the space is immaculate, and the attention to cleanliness was noticeable. Easily 5 stars for the ambiance and overall presentation. For food, I ordered the Lomo Saltado Criollo. It wasn't your traditional lomo saltado, and I'm assuming adding the word "criollo" and changing the presentation is what justifies the nearly $30 price tag. That said, flavor-wise it was excellent. The seasoning was on point, the ingredients were well executed, and the presentation was beautiful. No complaints about the quality of the food itself. Unfortunately, the service was a different story. Upon arrival, I stood waiting for approximately 7-10 minutes before anyone assisted me. A kitchen employee repeatedly told me, "She's coming," so I assumed the server would be right over. During that time, other guests arrived after me and were also waiting. When the server finally came out, she acknowledged me by saying she'd be right with me, then proceeded to assist the guests who arrived after I did. They were only ordering drinks, but it was frustrating that she didn't take a moment to determine who had been waiting first. Once seated, service remained inconsistent. Another table that had arrived before me was still waiting to place their order, and since I was dining alone and trying to catch a flight out of PDX, I was concerned I'd be overlooked. Thankfully, the food came out quickly. However, throughout the rest of the meal, not once did my server check in to see if I needed anything. I had to flag down another employee for aji and later for my check. Coming from California, where I'm used to paying California prices, a quality lomo saltado typically runs between $22-$27 and is often accompanied by attentive service. I don't mind paying $30 for a plate when the food delivers, and this one certainly did. But for that price point, the service should match the quality coming out of the kitchen. Overall: excellent food, beautiful restaurant, disappointing service. If Casa Zoraya focused on improving attentiveness and guest experience, this would easily be a 5-star restaurant.

I'm really not one to leave bad reviews but honestly this was the most disappointing Mexican food…read moreexperience of my life. I've been here twice but this last time I went to get a CHICKEN TORTA ($14+tip) and when I opened the box I was horrified. The bread was super dry but what awaited inside was truly diabolical. There was chicken & slices of cheap deli ham, as it said on the menu, but there was also a whole surprise crappy hotdog hiding inside. It was disgusting & inedible, I live across the street from here and will never go again. Arguably the worst Mexican food I've ever come across in my 40 years on this planet

I've only been here once as it's pretty new. But it's a short walk from my house, so I gave it a…read moretry. I had a chicken taco and pork taco, my wife had a chicken. We were both pleased. The tacos come with almost a slaw in them, rather than the normal cilantro and onions. I'll definitely return for more!

I went to Bar Cala for dinner and and was pleasantly surprised by the good food! Their carne asada…read morefries were so yummy and well balanced. They were generous with the meat portion too, which I really appreciated. Their cocktails were good and refreshing and not too strong either. The place was dimly-lit with a good ambience for conversations. In the daytime, it is a chill sit-down and eat spot and at night, it turns into more of a dancing atmosphere with a DJ. The ordering process was kind of confusing. We took some menus and sat ourselves down and went up to the bar to place our orders. I think that some signage on this process would've been helpful.

Bar Cala is 100% delivering on the vibes with bright pink building with tons of plants. Feels like…read moreMiami in the middle of Portland. Tropical drinks (both alcoholic and NA) are fun and tasty. Food is okay, nice landing place for the drinks. You're coming here to catch up with the girls not for a gourmet experience and that's ok

This is the best place to get fresh tacos and great pupusa's! They also have delicious natural…read moreaquas frescas, and I am sure that their dessert menu is just as good. I can't wait to go back! I believe the owner served me and he had such a genuine happy ambience to him that made me feel great in supporting his business. Alongside there is an additional covered seating area that was very cozy and perfect to enjoy the meal. Prices are great, location is good, everything nice and yummy.

Pupusas & Quesabirria here are the best I've had so far! Those seem to be their specialty here, tho…read morethey have tortas, tacos, tamales, quesadillas & mulitas as well. I'm usually a taco guy but they don't have too many meat choices and I wasn't a big fan of their pastor so I stick to the pupusas & birria. I haven't had too many pupusas before but the chicharrón was a cheesy porky melty patty of goodness served w/ pickled cabbage. I really want to try the ham&cheese one & they also have some tasty sounding veggie options : jalapeño y queso & mushrooms w/ cheese. The birria was fantastic too - the least greasiest I've tried with a lighter tomatoey flavor. They also have handmade tortillas here for an extra $1. The ambience is a little "rustic" shall we say lol (in a strip club parking lot surrounded by industrial park) but the food is worth it. But they got a table w/ several chairs set up in the shade, nothing fancy but usually a quiet place to eat, and if you can I recommend eating while they're hot and fresh instead of letting them get greasy and soggy on the drive home.

One of the few places in Portland Metro where you can get Cafe de olla…read more ...oh, and it's a Top 3 venue for Mexican food.

A lot going on with dated decor all over the walls, plenty volume with fun music, chill…read moreneighborhood hang. The tacos are tasty, a little small but good price. Pork quesadilla is tasty, again a little small, could easily eat two. Self salsa station for your choosing. They say they are 'Chilango' style, but to what part of Mexican are they relating to. Service could use some smiling ~ the look of what do you want with too fast speech not the highlight.

We had a great time at this restaurant, the vibes inside are amazing and the food is delicious! I'd…read morerecommend the horchata and the queso fundido poblano! What we ate: Queso Fundido Poblano as a starter. We had a Carne Asada Taco and a Pastor Taco. Then got the La Costa Burrito, a shrimp burrito drenched in a creamy white wine sauce with pico, avocado, chili oil & queso fresco. Additionally, for drinks we had a cocktail and a horchata.

Food~We started with Pozole Rojo (chicken) and, as a first timer it didn't disappoint (you can get…read morechicken or carnitas). Enchiladas (carnitas) it was only ok it was a tad bit salty and, a few hard parts (I'll definitely would get the chicken next time). Chicken Fajitas were good but, it's a different taste from other places I've had it (my love enjoyed it he said it had a very authentic flavor). Rice (fluffy) and Beans (well seasoned) both were really delicious. Service~Pearlina was super sweet, knew the menu very well and, had exceptional service. She made sure we had everything we needed and, continue to check on us throughout our meal. Ambiance~It's has a very calming vibe and atmosphere. I love the fact they have a privacy strip on the windows (so no one walking by watches you eat). It's a family owned restaurant and, I would recommend giving them a try. I feel what we ordered was worth it but, everything (except water) has a charge. Only street parking and, lots of indoor/outdoor seating.

I order a carnitas burrito and instead got an oil slick. I have eaten 100+ carnitas burritos in my…read morelifetime and never experienced anything like this. When I called and asked if it's normal they said "yes, carnitas is always this greasy". It was pooling out of the burrito before I even unwrapped it. No offer to remake or refund. Will not be returning.

Craving pupusas?!? I was today and I was not disappointed!…read more Short order with a large menu, I only ordered two pupusas to go (one cheese/pork, one cheese/zucchini). While it seemed that several people tended to my pupusas on the grill, which seemed to be there forever - maybe due to my hunger, but they all did great. The cheese kept seeping out and they would flip the burnt cheese back on it. The wait was sooo worth it! Absolutely perfect! Still had plenty of cheese inside. I wish they gave more slaw, plenty of sauce for two. I imagine styles vary for slaw and sauce, these were good, but different from ones I have had in SF.