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).

Dosalas is our new favorite happy hour spot! Coming up the stairs (there is an elevator too) you…read moreare welcomed into a massive space with gorgeous views of the river. We got a table on the covered patio. Adrian our server did an amazing job taking care of us. I started with the classic margarita and it was delicious! Smooth and flavorful. Next we tried the chunky guac and the Mexican street corn. The guac was really good, the onions and tomatoes brought the flavor to a great spot. The street corn was exquisite! The cheese level was spot on! We tried both the happy hour tacos and you can't go wrong with either. The shrimp tacos had a tasty tempura batter and the carne asada tacos were full of perfectly cooked little medallions. All the toppings were fresh and crisp. Everything was amazing. We can't wait to get back! Great location, great service, great food! Definitely try this happy hour out too!!!

We went back after speaking with the manager, and they absolutely made it right. Every concern from…read moreour previous visit was addressed, and the difference was noticeable immediately. It really shows how much impact proper training and attentive service can make. This time, the service and food experience were both 5‑stars. A big thank‑you to David and Kevin for delivering top‑notch customer service and turning the experience around.

BEST pupusas I've ever had hands down. They were so moist, flavorful, and absolutely packed with…read moregoodness. I'm still dreaming about them! Service was a bit slow, but honestly, it was totally worth the wait. We also tried the quesabirrias and wow it was so cheesy, so delicious. Just ugh, I can't stop thinking about them. Their horchata was super tasty too - smooth, sweet, and refreshing. They take credit/debit cards, which is always appreciated. The inside of the restaurant is simple, nothing fancy, but when the food is this good, that's all that matters. Can't wait to come back when I'm in Oregon.

Love this place! They serve the BEST tamales. I should try something else on their menu, but I have…read moreto get the tamales each time. (Chicken and corn are my favorite.) We had pupusas for the first time here. Soo good! You must order one and try it!

Very delicious Mahi Mahi ceviche!! Had a bite of the chicken enchiladas and it was delicious too!…read more Highly recommend coming here. They are open later on a Sunday too!

So disappointed... we have been here many times and the various choices were amazing. They opened…read moreup touting the steak bites and now they are no longer on the menu. There are no fish amd chips which were amazing... I'm guessing the changes in the menu will hurt business.

Casa Latina is one of the carts located at BGs Food Cartel. We visited on a Monday morning for…read morelunch and it seemed like one of the busier carts in the pod, although we didn't have to wait to order at all. Cerdo frito w/ Tostones ($13.95) - The dish comes with eight pieces of seasoned and deep fried pork. It's fried long enough to make it crisp but dries out the interior. The rich seasoning, salty with a lime salt-like tang, creates a red colored skin over the meat. The fried meat is served on a bed of red beans and rice. It's seasoned well and has a good bitey texture. I ordered the cerdo frito with tostones. They include three pieces that aren't nearly as smashed and thin as others I've eaten. This means they are able to show a more tender and starchy interior rather than being almost completely crispy throughout. They are quite interesting in that they puff up like pita bread, leaving an air pocket in the center. They top the tostones with a bit of crumbled salty cheese and some salsa. Unfortunately these two elements soak into the tostones a little, causing them to become somewhat soggy. There's a tiny side of slaw, less than a small ice cream scoops worth. It's filled with crunchy vegetables and is in a really sweet dressing. I wonder if they purchase it in bulk from the Reser's down the street. (4/5) Overall, my meal at Casa Latina was a nice way to refill before our drive back up to Seattle.

I got their off menu NY strip steak for $19. It was pretty…read moretasty and came with some sides. You can see there is a lot of effort put into the food. Would definitely be back to try some of her other options

Excellent food and service. The sangria and tres lèche cake to die for. Cozy and locally owned. If…read moreyou eat here you won't be disappointed.

Lovely place! The decors inside couldn't be homier with dark wooden shelves full of trinkets,…read morecontrasting the bright colored walls. Ambience is casual but fun at the same time. Kinda makes you feel like your dining at a grandma's house. Food was also amazing. 10/10 all around. The Mixed Shrimp and Fish Ceviche is a must. Very generous ans super fresh seafood, served with crispy plantain chips. They also didn't hold back on the mains. Again, very generous portion. Two people can easily split a plate. The Chicken Stew came with four tender chicken thigh cooked in a hearty and citrusy sauce served with rice, plaintain, and avocado. The Braised Pork Tray had literally a mountain of soft pork pieces on top of a variety of corns with a side salad and sweet potato patty. This was a very fun and unique dish! Never had anything like it. Had such a good dining experience with their awesome food and friendly service. Definitely will be back to try more!

Excellent meal! The location was not what we were expecting, but wow, great food and service. The…read morebread with the chimichurri was SO good. We had fajitas and an arepa. The pork on the arepa was fantastic. Definitely one of our best meals in Oregon!

Came over for the first time to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. We were meeting for…read moreHappy Hour and was surprised how big the lounge area was. There were many large seating area available. One main cedar table was a big attraction. There is a fireplace with a table by it We got a table. I ordered a Borgona, fruit puree juices mix with Sprite. Never had one, but sounded really good. It came and it was delicious and fruity for a mocktail. We ordered a shrimp ceviche and octopus skewers to start out with. The Shrimp Ceviche was very delicious and it was something that I was very happy to share it with my friends. It was a big portion of shrimp cocktail with salsa on the bottom and these large sized blue chips. It was so good that we ate it quickly. Octopus skewers was a tad charred. Yet very delicious especially if you eat it with the pineapple together. Brings out the flavor of the pineapples quite well. We ordered the Pork Belly Tacos and Mole Shrimp Tacos which came in 3. I absolutely loved street tacos filled with good fresh ingredients. And both of these hot the spot. The pork belly was an absolute great flavor of the pork belly. The Shrimp was delicious. Cook perfectly and easy to devour quickly. DeFuego Nachos had Jalapenos. But wasn't listed. The nachos were delicious and it was quickly devoured. Wings came in 4 wings with garlic parmesan with carrots and celery and ranch on the platter. Heavily garlic on the wings yet very delicious. Half wedge salad was a surprise how much there is in the salad. A lot of fresh veggies there with cherry tomatoes and sliced radishes in it. I had a absolutely fun experience celebrating my birthday here. DeFuego had Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, seven days out of the week. Seems the Happy Hour here is very popular. You have 21 appetizers to choose from on the Happy Hour Menu. There are Mocktails, and any drinks you want available. Definitely will come back again.

I can't count how many times we've eaten here. I first went May 5th, 2008. Since then my wife & I…read morehave been back many times. The specials are "special", should be called superbs. The salads are always something to try as well. And if you can get to a class, take it. Ben is great.

I love the big bold flavors and the big friendly smiles of the staff. As a Los Angeles native I…read morethink this is the most legit Mexican restaurant in the greater Portland area. A lot of times I travel to a random city and my host will say we have a great Mexican restaurant and I think to myself ya you don't. But Portland you do and it is Nuestra Cocina.