First things first - this restaurant has a very small seating area with two very small tables. We…read more(3 people) dined in, but I have to assume that almost 100% of their business is takeaway. That said, we were not like sardines in a tin, we were comfortable in the space we had. It is probably relevant, though, to mention that two of the 3 people in our party were very small Filipinas. The entrees were excellent. Those were, in no particular order, lechon, Bicol Express and pork belly. We also got a large side of lumpia, which was not bad, but rather, decidedly average, so it suffered in comparison to the superb entrees. Additionally, they sliced it into small diagonal-cut (think of the way ziti pasta is cut) pieces, which I imagine was done for the sake of presentation, but I didn't find it visually appealing in the least. No matter, it's a mere trifle compared to the overall meal. The Sapin Sapin dessert was also fantastic, and somehow we made room for that after eating the generous entrees. The service was attentive and professional without being overbearing. Definitely coming back here again, and so are the two Filipinas (Tacloban and Mindanao). I think that sums it up neatly, right?

We decided to try this place because we wanted something different and were excited after seeing…read moreall the good reviews. Unfortunately, our experience started off on the wrong foot because of the customer service. The guy taking our order was not very pleasant and gave us a reluctant vibe from the beginning. When we try a new place, we usually order several different dishes so we can get a good variety of what they have to offer. We ordered three plates, and he asked, "How many people are you ordering for because you already have three plates?" That comment didn't sit right with us, but we let it go. As we continued ordering different items, he made more awkward comments, including, "Are you sure you want that? It's the same thing, just made differently." We honestly didn't understand why he was trying to discourage us from ordering. If someone is willing to pay for the food, why try to talk them out of buying it? It left us feeling very unwelcome. We waited nearly 30 minutes for our food, which we understood because we ordered a good amount. But when the food came out, there were no pleasantries or anything that made us feel welcomed as customers. Unfortunately, the customer service completely overshadowed the experience for us. Customer service is a big pet peeve of mine. If I feel like I'm being treated unpleasantly or made to feel unwelcome, I'm not likely to return. Safe to say, we will not be going back. As for the restaurant itself, it is very small. There were only about two tables inside, along with some outdoor seating, so I would not recommend it for larger groups. Three people would probably be the most comfortable for the indoor space. The food itself was okay. Honestly, I think we may have rated it higher if we had a better experience with the customer service. The two dishes we really enjoyed were the dinuguan and laing. They also give a good portion of rice. Unfortunately, when you combine the food with the customer service and the very limited indoor seating, this just wasn't a place we would return to. **Customer Service: 1/10** **Inside/Seating: 1/10** **Food: 5/10**

Stopped in today for the BBQ skewers combo! They were shortstaffed so it took a bit of time for the…read morefood but it came out so hot and fresh!! Their customer service is outstanding; always smiling!!

This restaurant is legit! We had a large party that descended on them and may have caught them a…read morebit unprepared. But they handled us w care and treated us so well. The restaurant is small but clean. Seemed like they have a lot of repeat customers. It's in a shopping center w a coffee drive through so parking can be difficult to maneuver. The food was delicious. Everything we had was on point. Thank you for the complimentary flan. My family said it is the best flan they've ever had!

The food is authentic, service is friendly and ambiance we enjoy when going there. Food is fresh…read moreand presentation is great. We don't live as close now but the memories of this place shall be cherished forever. The owners are from Hawaii and the spirit of Aloha and caring for the community have always stood out.

Pretty yummy halo halo, so refreshing in this heat! It was a little awkward to eat with a spoon…read morethru the tiny hole in the cup but it came with a straw too, so no issue really

Finally got around to trying this food truck. I was so excited to try their chicken inasal! I…read morewould've loved it if it was more seasoned, personally. We got the tapsilog as well, with a side order of red hot dogs. The tapa wasn't quite the same texture as traditional tapa. Halo halo was yummy! The star of the show are their bbq skewers (not pictured). The taste is very traditional and brings nostalgia from Filipino parties. I would come back specifically for their bbq skewers! Food is made to order so it took a while but it's fresh and warm to enjoy.

So incredibly good and the portions are plentiful! We got our food delivered so I can't speak to…read morethe ambience of the location or service but I can say that the food was packed perfectly and tasted great!

Interesting menu with plenty of thoughtful dishes to explore. Tasty, clean and friendly. I'll be…read moreback soon.

Delicious food. Fresh, Fast and Filipino. This girl loves what she is doing and you can taste it…read morein the product. If you are unsure just do it, Try it. You will not be disappointed!! go on go get some Dinner!

I come here whenever Im craving some 808 breakfast. The 20min drive is always worth it. Their…read moremenu is simple, the flavors are delicious, service is friendly. This stuff is made to order, so keep your patience in check! It takes time to cook great food. Normal orders are silog and fried rice both with longanisa, sometimes with brrakfast sliders with spam to share

Amazing customer service and great food too! Went for the first time and was truly amazed at how…read moremuch flavor the food had! Everything tasted fresh

I came here for Dad's chicken! The grilled chicken pod, that's in this little food pod area behind…read moreWalgreens. They seem like the talk of the town too! Well, after finally getting a chance to browse all the pods, I found Dad's chicken, but nothing was grillin'. So I came back here to Pares PDX Express instead. Checked out the side menu, checked out the prices, and out comes a brutha from anotha mutha! Welcomes me, so I asked my pare "What's good?" He said, "Everything!" smh, "Damn!" A good sign :(but not a good sign for me healthwise:) haha! I asked how long he's been open, and he said, "Since September." Still fresh and new to me, so my yelpie duty was to support my locals. Here's what I ordered: Drawn to the Crispy Kare-Kare ($15), this caught my eyes! (Optional read) Typically, the Filipino kare-kare meat used is with cuts of chuck steak and boney beef neck. Some like using pork hocks. Sometimes kare-kare will have beef tripe added. But personally for me, I love my mom's version using oxtail. I don't like the neck, I don't need tripe, it's gotta be OXTAIL!!! Besides, it's all about the stew and the saucy peanut buttery flavor. About Pares PDX kare-kare version... I saw "Crispy" and knew this was referring to either crispy pata or lechon kawali (aka deep fried pork belly with skin). They serve their kare-kare with crispy pork belly, bok choy, long string beans, and eggplant. The stew of peanut sauce was drizzled on top. With the home-made shrimp bagoong (fried shrimp paste) in between. I would have stayed outside on the patio tables, but it was going to rain. So I rushed home, and mmm mmm mmm the pieces were still nice and crispy indeed! I haven't had pork belly in so long that I was in heaven, not worrying if I needed to go to the hospital afterwards lol. You can have the dish with plain rice or garlic rice. I chose the garlic rice, which is almost a given. A bit of more information: ~ They've got a QR code to view the menu and/or place an order. ~ Majority or nearly all of the dishes were $15 average. ~ To feed your eyes, there are pics of the dishes on the side of the truck. ~ Service was pleasant and fast. Can't say I'll ever order what I can make myself, like adobo, sisig, pinoy style spaghetti, or lumpia, but I will definitely be back to try their version of pansit palabok, laing, dinuguan, and turon. I'll even try their "halo halo" next time! The Filipino authenticity, kinda like mom's style is here! Come check them out!

I'm leaving this review primarily for the incredibly frustrating and seemingly systemic…read moreunreliability when ordering delivery from PDX PARES. Multiple times now, I have placed an order, watched the status change to "Confirmed" and even "Preparing," only for the restaurant or their system to cancel the order abruptly after the Dasher is already assigned or on their way. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it completely wastes time and effort planning a meal. A major contributing factor is that they frequently forget to close and update their DoorDash channel, showing they are available for online ordering when they are not. It gives the false hope that the food is on its way, only to be cancelled last minute, forcing a scramble to find dinner/lunch elsewhere. The management needs to seriously address their online order process, communication with delivery platforms, and their kitchen capacity. If you cannot fulfill an order, it should be rejected immediately, not 30-40 minutes after confirmation. Until this issue is fixed, I cannot recommend ordering from here, especially for delivery. It's too unreliable to depend on.

Lunch at the food cart pod led to trying this for a change. Rolls were nice, if not a little…read moregreasy, still tasty though. The rice had good flavor and the kebob's were loaded with sauce. Price and portions were decent. Server was pleasant and it didn't take too long for the food to be ready.

This was one of the most disappointing meals I've ever had. First of all, my food was ordered…read morebefore my husband ordered his at another truck. His food was out to him and nearly eaten before mine came up. Which is fine if the wait had been worth it. The adobo pork was dry and tasted like the only seasoning used was salt. The noodles had no flavor and the lumpia tasted like grease.

Wonderful service and food. Kalua pig spicy poke pumpkin crunch great atmosphere chicken wings.read more

Finally getting around to reviewing this spot! I visited back in May after the Bubble Run and got…read morethere around noon. There was a long line, the inside was packed, and the outdoor area was filling up too. Parking is limited, but we were able to find street parking nearby. They also had little shops outside, plus vendors inside selling homemade candies and cookies, so of course we had to grab a couple things and show some support! There was about a 25-minute wait, but the crew was super friendly and gave us great recommendations. I got the sweet chili chicken and kalbi ribs, and both were SO flavorful and cooked perfectly. Definitely coming back everything was delicious!

Saw a reel about this place on Instagram and saved it for when I traveled to Portland…read more It definitely lived up to hype! Great service, friendly staff, & amazing Filipino food I would definitely be visiting again when I'm in the area coming from Nor-Cal! 5 out 5

It was cold, it was winter the first time we ate here, and it was outside, we had reservation. This…read moretime, we made another reservation, and wanted inside dining. We were seated right away, and menu were already on our table (we were a bit late, an outdoor event was just ending, hard to find a parking spot). Our Lumpia and meat skewers were really good and presented just right. So was the the rock fish. Everyone devoured the Pancit Bihon! The chicken, well, it was as if I was using a dull knife! When chicken doesn't fall apart with just a knife, or your fingers easily, it only means: it's not fully cooked! The rock fish, on the other hand, is also appealing outside, and all, but it wasn't cooked inside. (see photo). I figured: FUSION means: frozen inside and quickly cooked outside, to meet in demand. The chef won an award in 2022, but quality had gone down, when foods are not getting cooked right. Customers, want consistency, and they want their money's worth.