This restaurant is truly a hidden gem located in a random area with delicious, authentic El…read moreSalvadoran food. The inside has a good amount of seating and the decor is lively and very casual. Our waitress was kind and welcoming. You get complimentary chips & salsa. I also had the queso fundido to start. It was insanely creamy and decadent. I got the jalapeño and beans & cheese pupusas. For only 5.95 each they were pretty large. The pupusas themselves were cheesy, satisfying, and flavorful and paired great with the tangy, fresh slaw on top. I appreciated how they provide a huge container of slaw and delicious hot sauces.

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.

This place has it all... Tasty drinks, charming staff, fresh and tasty food and festive ambience…read more I've been here 1/2 dozen times over the last few months, love it and am thrilled to have them in the neighborhood. .

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.

My boyfriend and I stopped here for carne asada fries and a margarita. He is from San Diego and…read morewanted to satisfy his craving. This is my first time having Carne Asada fries. I was hoping for a little bit more meat and my boyfriend also agreed. However, it had very good flavor and hit the spot. The spicy margarita is equally as good and definitely will get again. We both were surprised on the size though. Haha We also got some chips and guacamole. The guacamole was very chunky and hard to scoop with our chips, but it was pretty good. The staff was really nice and we definitely come here again. There's also minimal parking so if you can't find a spot in their parking lot, you'll have to use street parking.

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.

Pleasant Mexican restaurant in Portland. Great atmosphere and staff. We ordered pork tamales, beef…read moreburritos, chips, guacamole, and salsa and chicken posole soup. Everything seasoned very well. Maybe a tad bit on the salty side. Street parking available, good luck.