Best drinks ever. The Guava one is to die for. Food is great as well. The environment is like being…read morein Cuba and the music brings back good memories

Delicious EVERY TIME. So bummed I forgot to take a picture. There was a bit of a line today, but…read moreonce you order service is FAST. Indoor and outdoor seating are both lovely options. We love getting ropa vieja, yellow rice, tostones, and fried yuca. The drinks also slap always!

Our first time here. Stopped in for pre-drinks before going out for the night. Drinks were yummy…read more Our server was great! The ambiance is chill, very modern 70s retro kinda vibe. I'll be back to try their food.

Came here for drinks…read more Pros Great selection of drinks and almost all of them can be made spirit free A decent selection of alcohol free drinks Enjoyed our drinks Good service Cons: Guacamole with peanuts, blue corn chips and plantain chips fell flat. The guac itself just didn't taste good to me. I'm an adventurous eater and like new things, but the peanuts on top of the guac didn't do anything for me. The Corn chips were crispy when bitten into, but very hard and chewy afterwards. I wouldn't seek coming really like to come back and try other food.

What you get for $16 is a substantial full flavored plate of food. Well balanced with a cabbage…read moresalad, Cuban rice, a large heap of seasoned shredded beef, and 2 fried plantains. The flavors perfectly melded together....if this is Cuban food, I wanna visit Havana. The sweet fried plantains were an excellent finish to the complete meal. The portion size would have been gut-busting for one person but just right as a light lunch for me and my better half . Service was friendly & quick, even during the busy weekend lunch rush. It's in the roomy food cart pod at Mcloughlin & Holgate. This place is definitely worth a revisit to try the supposedly "best Cuban sandwich in town!"

It was our first time trying this Cajun food. My husband and I shared a dish of Ropa Vieja. Since…read morewe weren't too hungry, one plate filled us up perfectly. The side of fried plantain was so delicious. The meat and rice filled up the whole plate. Everything was very tasty. The station has plenty of seating. This station was great and relaxing, and we enjoyed great food with loved ones.

Great Cuban food! Even better than most restaurants that I've visited in Portland granted it's a…read morefood cart. Try it out when youre in the area.

Ordered a Cuban sandwich with the shredded pork option (I mean, that's the Cuban sandwich, right?)…read more It was "okay". I agree with some of the other 3-star reviewers here. There's a lot of room for improvement.

E A T. H E R E . if…read moreyou're like me and maybe live nearby and have driven by or scrolled passed thinking "looks cute but I'm in 'X' or 'Y' mood right now and I'm not all that familiar with South American or Cuban etc so you put it off another day... STOP. Come here IMMEDIATELY. I popped in for brunch on a Sunday, no wait, Sat right at the bar. Vibrant bright sun filling the place, upbeat tunes playing. Handful of tables occupied. The vibes were 10/10 I pulled up a barstool and the menu had a lot of solid, tempting options. I went with a pressed Cuban sandwich topped with fried egg, bacon strips, hollandaise and sliced avocado. Had a beer and a shit, tasty. It was PERFECT. I'm coming back again, frequently, before this place POPS OFF. Gotta be a regular for me going forward. It is just GREAT!!!

Enticed by all the good reviews for this place and a hankering for Latin American food, I needed to…read morecheck them out. They're quiet on a Friday afternoon. Their space is very colorful and has a lot of fun energy. Their menu is pretty focused but the items all sound very tasty. We went with an Empanada of the day, The Cubano, and the Bandeja. Their focused menu certainly paid off when you see how fresh and well-executed their dishes were. The empanada of the day was a mushroom and cheese. It's made fresh so the cheese was nice and gooey. Their crust is different from what I'm used to. It seems to be a mix of maize and cornmeal rather than flour. I think it gave a nice crunchy crust and slightly chewy inside. A bit small for the price though. The Cubano was again made fresh. Bread was nice and crispy. Inside was filled with hearty meat and cheese. A solid sandwich, especially when paired with their pico de gallo. The start of the meal was easily the Bandeja. You can choose between chicken and flat iron steak for the Bandeja; we went with the steak and we weren't disappointed. It's cooked medium-rare, making the steak super tender. The outside crust was well-seasoned and flavorful. The Plato came with a lot of other tasty things like a perfect over-easy egg, rice and beans, avocado, and the best chicharron I've had. It's small but packed a punch. The outside was crispy all around while the fat layer was still melt-in-your-mouth soft. This dish had everything, perfect for sharing. The staff were attentive and friendly. Happy hour is from 3-5PM on weekdays. All in all, we had an amazing meal and will be spreading the word of their goodness for sure.

My daughter had been to Cubo earlier this spring and suggested we try it. She and I happened to be…read morein the area together around lunchtime a couple of weeks ago, and I'm so glad we were! There were so many dishes I wanted to try, but I decided to try their special of the day, the Vaca Fritto Bowl. This was a great decision because it had a little bit of everything-- sweet and savory. Everything in the bowl was delicious, with the flavors and textures complementing each other. I was super excited to get to try the tostones without giving up the maduros. Our family always ordered the maduros at a favorite San Francisco place in the Haight, and I've always wanted to try the tostones. With the bowl, I didn't have to decide, which was awesome because both were fabulous. The avocado was perfectly ripe, as was the mango. There was ample seating inside and outside with a colorful and festive vibe. I look forward to returning and bringing my lobster.

First off, I love that this place has gluten free and dairy free for almost everything…read more My boyfriend wanted to try this place out as his family is from Nicaragua and he said it's very similar to Cuban style food. I have not really had Cuban food before so I didn't really have any expectations and or knowing to what to expect for flavor. However, both of us were blown away by the food and we're totally eat here again. We both left content and bellies full. I got the coconut margarita and he got the mango Mojito for our drinks . Both of the drinks were freshly made ( no pre mix here) and equally delicious. I ordered the spicy Mojo shrimp bowl with yellow rice. This was the first time I've ever had tostones and fell in love. The flavors of the whole bowl were amazing and I didn't even put hot sauce or salt on it to begin with. My boyfriend got the Roma vieja plate with fried yuca. The fried yuca was soooo good with the garlic dipping sauce. The brisket was tasty to The prices were really reasonable for the area. Just know that the Mississippi District , you gotta find street parking down a side street as it is usually crowded on the Main Street or limited. There's plenty of things to do in the neighborhood before and after.

South American (Argentina-Chile-Peru) by way of the Willamette: a winning culinary team presents…read moretapas and an affordable Chef's tasting menu, à la carte also available. A bar backlit by ethereal jellyfish ebbing in blue light, and an incredible (but focused) wine program, along with creative & fun ZERO-proof options. I've had 4 years of mostly unremarkable experiences with service in Portland, but Hunter changed all that. He's thoughtful, thinking ahead, smart & an asset to the ambiance. Meanwhile 3/3 items were exceptional, starting with BRISKET EMPANADAS - buttery smoked brisket & ooey gooey fontina studded with tart little golden raisins in a crisp crust - like a cheesy Argentinian gyoza! PAN SEARED SCALLOPS (by the half-order, thank you!) are precisely seared on the outside, sweet & tender on the inside, plated over a creamy sweet corn polenta that contrasts beautifully with the acid in slightly charred, roasted tomatoes. Finally (in traditional European fashion) a FARMERS GREEN SALAD gently dressed in piquant vinegar balanced by mild goat cheese & roasted pine nuts for a smoky crunch. Chef's Counter is lovely, but the space is deceptively large and accommodating with cozy booths and larger rooms - the more, the merrier sharing tapas to go around!

TLDR: Crazy meal. Great experience. Matthew was awesome. Besides sushi, never had a meal where…read moreeverything slapped hard AND amazing service. We got outdoor seating which was a table adjacent to the curb. Was actually really nice with the shade from the building. We ordered: -bone marrow: MUST GET. We've had bone marrow a couple times and never thought it was worth it. Small portions and not too much flavor. This one changed our minds. So rich and buttery and a decent helping per bone. When we got the order, one of the marrows over rendered and Matthew immediately said he was gonna get us more because it wasn't up to par. Brought us 2 more! -shrimp ceviche: -ahi: the texture was perfect and the chips it came with was a nice neutral bite with all the other flavors. -corn fritters: these were yummy with the green sauce it came with but dipped into the palenta from the scallops, AMAZING. We're gonna always order the palenta and fritters together from now on. -4 scallop and palenta: the scallops were cooked perfectly with a nice buttery crust. The palenta was sooooo good. Had a nice corn flavor and nice and savory to dip pretty much everything else in. -duck breast: the duck breast was really juicy and had a ham like flavor which I enjoyed because I really liked ham. The mushrooms were bursting with flavor as well. Amazing experience and this will be our go to for a nice celebratory splurge dinner. We still wanna try the other items on the menu but our staples will be: bone marrow, scallops and palenta, and fritters.

We had an amazing experience at Andina. The food was absolutely epic--every dish we tried was full…read moreof flavor and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive: attentive, friendly, and really made us feel taken care of without being overbearing. The venue itself is gorgeous and has such a great atmosphere. It's the perfect place to gather with friends and enjoy a night out in Portland. Everything about the experience felt thoughtfully done, from the pacing of the meal to the overall vibe. Andina is Portland institution and pays such great homage to Peruvian cuisine. This restaurant never disappoints. Thank you Andina for always being a Portland constant...great food, great food, great service ! We'd definitely come back and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great group dining experience.

Amazing.... area (Pearl District), food, staff, drinks, decor - everything!! Highly, highly, highly…read morerecommend this delicious spot to anyone. Bonus: They are very accommodating to dietary restrictions; I have a tree nut allergy and another guest was gluten free. The restaurant is also open yet cozy. Beautifully decorated and well done overall. Just do yourself a favor and make a reso to enjoy a yummy meal