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    4.3 (665 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Leonard S.

    Dropped by around 530 pm Saturday night and there was room at the bar. Ordered the Carne asada entree with beans and grilled jalapeño and it arrived in 5 minutes despite the full house. Also got guacamole and chips which arrived quickly. Food was hot, steak was high quality and well marinated. Bartenders were friendly and incredibly efficient in making drinks. Good happy vibe, great food served fast. All around just right!

    Pal R.

    Excellent food , great staff. First time here but will definitely will be coming back.

    tacos de puerco
    Grace C.

    As its name states, Nuestra Cocina feels like you are over at someone's homey kitchen. No frills and thrills, Nuetra Cocina gets straight to the point with good food. Cozy and welcoming, service was attentive and hospitable. We shared chips and guac, and I got the tacos de puerco. Their handmade tortillas truly make all the difference! The tortillas had a little texture from the masa, which I love and it held together nicely, soaking up the juices from the meat. The spiced pork was tender and well-seasoned, and the salsa had a nice kick. Overall, a solid taco! The atmosphere is just homey and comfy, everything you want in a restaurant. Division St. has great food, and Nuestra Cocina is not one to be missed!

    Spicy Cocina Cadillac
    Jenn H.

    The experience at this place is amazing! The service by Colleen and Ben was so great! The food is so fresh and homemade wonderful flavors! I can't wait to go back! Beautiful place too!

    Sopes De Chorizo, Fruoles Y Chile Arbol
    Brianna R.

    This is a Portland must!! I recommend Family style to share with 2+ people. The food was amazing, the drinks were amazing and the host was fast and kind.

    Wendell R.

    When you arrive prepare for a wait. We were tiled about 30 minutes. They don't accept reservations and the restaurant is fairly small with modest seating. Servers are buzzing around waiting in tables as people continue to poke in looking to be seated. The place as a nice vibe of the sound of the patrons chatting over top one hundred pop music. Once we got seated it didn't take long for the food ordered to get to our table. The enchiladas were amazing. They were full of flavor and some of the best enchiladas I've ever had. The Gorditas rellenas were spectacular. I tried the vegen version which to my surprise was very very tasty. I also enjoyed the cauliflower ceviche coated with some sort of balsamic reduction. Not pictured I finished the meal off with a coconut lime sorbet. Perfect ending to a great meal. This place is next level Mexican cuisine. If you as k me was it worth the wait I would answer YES!!!!!!!

    Chips and guacamole
    Frank C.

    After much too long of a wait (thanks for nothin Covid), I finally returned and was instantly reminded of why this is one of my favorite restaurants in Portland. I love the atmosphere. It's upbeat, cozy, and comfortable. And I love the open kitchen and eating at the kitchen bar. The flavors are always amazing. This time I enjoyed the Cochinita Pibil and it was delightful (don't tell Johnny!). Their Cadillac Margarita is one of my favorites. And even the simple flan desert was delightful and the best I've ever had. Prices are cheap, considering the quality and creativity of the dishes. There is much on the menu that I haven't had yet so I will have to return. I think this is also a great spot for date night :)

    enchiladas
    Harlow Q.

    The food was amazing here so delicious I couldn't ask for a better food. I've been going here for years and I get a new thing every single time but this year just hits like nothing.

    A fine foursome
    Dan R.

    What a fine variety of tasty foods, especially sauces, and that just in the four dishes we had. Chicken enchiladas in chile puya mole (lower right) was excellent, quite picante, and good sized for a small plate. The mole with the beef tips (upper left) very savory, more spice than heat; the beef itself very tender laid over the squash and rice. The chile relleno very fresh and well-stuffed. The tlacoyo (lower left) the most experimental order, the beef very tasty, the tortilla a little dry. They have excellent margaritas here. The place is popular, well packed, and a little noisy, with lots of light through the windows. And maybe best of all was the service, six stars at least!--very knowledgeable, good listener, great sense of humor.

    Carne Asada Taco Trio.  FYI I put the black beans on the one because it doesn't come with black beans.
    Jody J.

    Small place with a little outdoor patio. Their menu is not overwhelming which is great. Street parking is on either busy Division St. or a side street. Don't forget to pay if it's required. :-) They had a couple drink specials.... I had the Peach Sangria...it was just so so and didn't have a lot if flavor. They had good service and I ordered the carne asada street taco trio and a side of black beans because it's ah la carte. Since it was Tuesday early dinner the orders came quickly.....I was dining with 3 others. A tacos were delicious but the black beans had no flavor which was disappointing. They needed seasoning big time. Dining out is not cheap these days and yes the prices are not low here. All in all I do not know if I will be back since there are many other restaurants with a Mexican flair, that have great food for a lower price.

    Steve A.

    Coming from Texas, I struggled to find Mexican food here in PNW. Nuestra Cocina brings classic recipes with a twist with local ingredients. House made tortillas and some of the best mezcal margaritas in the city. Absolutely enjoy yourself.

    Reasonably priced
    Jim B.

    This Mexican restaurant was thoroughly enjoyable. It's on the smaller side, and doesn't take reservations, but we had no wait on a sunny Friday evening. Dress code is casual, but several women were wearing summer dresses. There's indoor and covered outdoor seating with numerous plants. On this evening, the Jesse Broderick jazz trio was playing just feet from our table, which was delightful. The kitchen is open, and the head chef runs a tight ship. He stands stoically at the pass, hands crossed professionally in front of him, waiting to bark out food orders, doing final plating, and calling out waiter names. There were at least 13 staff, so service is lightning quick. The dishware were authentic and the tables have Mexican tile tops. The menu is heavily meat oriented, but my wife found a couple vegetarian options. We had a Lime Drop that was refreshing, the beef fillet and squash entree which had a generous amount of beef and a delicious mole sauce, and two small torta side dishes that were perfect. No complaints. We're looking forward to going again.

    Peach ginger margarita (special)
    Kelsi H.

    Love. Love! LOVE!! Wonderful staff who make sure you have the best experience. Great music, patio, and ambiance. Wonderful food! We were seated inside and started with the guacamole. Very chunky (just how I like it) with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro with a squeeze of lime and a dash of salt I think. The chips looked homemade and were in strips (also my favorite) and lightly salted. I ordered the enchiladas Blanca with shrimp. SO GOOD. I've never had shrimp enchiladas before so this was a pleasant, new dish for me. I got the special peach ginger margarita AND a glass of the sangria. Both were delicious. Dessert was the chocolate pound cake with cinnamon ice cream and I think the ice cream was my favorite part! Great restaurant where the owner is involved and cares about your experience. Would highly recommend.

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