I came out here to try one of the "super pupusas" I'd seen somewhere on the internet…read more I ordered a super pupusa with chicken. The woman who took my order was really nice, but I don't think she should have been taking orders. Even with me being bilingual and her daughter helping translate, she had a hard time understanding what I wanted, even though I was reading it directly from their menu. The wait time was short. Everything was fresh. The pupusa dough, the veggies, the toppings-- I loved everything except the chicken, which tasted like it had been boiled or canned at some point. But that's my fault for ordering chicken from a Latino food cart, knowing they sometimes take these chicken shortcuts. The salsa and queso fresco were both bomb. 5 stars on both of those. The portion size was a decent value for the price. It was too much food for me to eat in just one sitting. If I came back again, I would order literally any meat other than chicken. I might even ask how it's cooked first, just to be sure. Overall I thought it was pretty good, and I would definitely come back again. (I just wouldn't get the chicken.)

Incredible. I had the asada pupusa and pork and cheese pupusa, plus a side of the rice and a side…read moreof beans (I wish I had added the plantains because they look amazing). They added some of the pickled cabbage on the side. Tastes just like I remember from El Salvador. I will definitely be back!

I got three pupusas revueltas. They were sublime. As someone who grew up on pupusas, I know what a…read moregood pupusa tastes like. The worker was kind. The place felt homey.

Five Stars -- Long Overdue & Absolutely Worth It!…read more It had been way too long since my last visit, and wow... this place is just as amazing as I remembered. From the moment I walked in, the experience was top-notch. The gentleman behind the counter was incredibly friendly and took the time to walk me through the menu, which I really appreciated. I played it safe with my go-to jalapeño pupusa (because it's always a win), but the carne guisada plate caught my eye--and I'm so glad I decided to try something new. I mean, who doesn't love a little variety and leftovers? Let me tell you... the flavors were unreal. As the plate was brought to the table, the aroma alone had me salivating before it even touched down. The carne guisada was like a warm, comforting, flavor-packed stew--tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and zucchini cooked perfectly. It came with a small salad drizzled in the most delicious cilantro dressing and a scoop of rice that tied everything together beautifully. If you're craving a supercharged pot roast-style stew flavor, do yourself a favor and order this. Seriously--don't skip it. And can we talk about the salsa bar? So many options! I loved that almost every condiment had jalapeños, because let's be honest--we all need a little spice in our lives Needless to say, I definitely won't be waiting so long to come back. Can't wait for my next visit!

Best pupusas in town. Great customer service. Hot and fresh, only took about 15 minutesread more

Excellent pupisas! Delicious beans. Delightful family staff. Our new favorite! We keep coming back…read moreand everythimg we grt is delish.

I first visited Bicho's on a rainy Portland afternoon. My fiancé sweetly gave me a few lunch…read moreoptions, and this was one of them. I had been craving pupusas, and the moment I saw they had a good variety to choose from, I knew he made the right choice. I ordered the pork with rice and beans pupusa and the chicken with beans pupusa, and both absolutely hit the spot. They were filling, flavorful, and comforting in the way only good, handmade pupusas can be. The curtido and sauce tied everything together perfectly. Honestly, I could've just stuck with the pupusas and been completely satisfied. But I was really craving plátanos, so I also ordered a side of plátanos with beans and crema ..and wow. That combination was next level. The sweetness of the plantains with the savory beans and creamy crema was so good that I've decided from now on, that's the only way I want to eat them. The whole meal kept me full and happy for hours. One thing to note: you do bus your own table here, which I personally don't mind at all! just something to be aware of when you visit. After I finished eating, I took a walk down Mississippi Avenue, which made the whole outing even better. It's such a charming stretch -- little boutique shops, a cute pet store, a piercing shop further down the street, and plenty of restaurants and dessert spots if you want to keep the day going. Comforting Salvadorian flavors, this spot is definitely worth stopping by.

You walk up to the counter to order, and they have a very diverse menu. I ordered the Carne Asada…read moreplate, which comes with grilled steak, beans, rice, lettuce, guacamole, salsa, and tortillas. It was easily enough for two people and very flavorful; the steak was a little chewy but still delicious. As a spice aficionado, I asked for a side of hot sauce, and it was perfect. The highlight, however, was the Platanos Fritos--sweet fried plantains served with refried beans and sour cream. They really hit the spot! The horchata was also perfect. I will definitely be back.

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!

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.

Food is amazingly tasty, service is fantastic. I got the Pollo a a Crema and it was SUPER filling…read moreand delicious. Friend got the pupusas and loved them. Homey decorations

Deciding where to eat in a foodie city is sometimes difficult, especially if there are multiple…read moremouths to feed, so the Mercado is a great choice with a number of food trucks and many different ethnic dishes. Today I chose an Al pastor burrito from Fernando's Alegria and my wife had chicken in mole from the Oaxaca truck. Everyone was happy! They have both outdoor and indoor seating available.

A casual fun place for quick food grab or hangout with friends and don't have to clean up…read moreafterwards. There's 8 food carts outside, inside there are a cute little bar, a handcrafted churros, a Xocotl, mini market. On site parking for about 15 cars, then street parking at a very busy intersection so look at all directions before you walk or cross anywhere. I would definitely come back to check out the rest of the food carts when I get really hungry. For today's quick brunch while having out with a few friends, my orders were okay with the exception of fried sweet plantains. You just can't go wrong with fried sweet plantains, right? From the La Carreta Pura Vida, Costa Rican cart, I wanted the fish ceviche since I love and prefer the lime based for fish ceviche style. The cashier said they was out. She convinced me to get the Grilled Tilapia Fillet because it came with side salad, black bean, rice, and you guessed it, sweet fried plantains! I also got the watermelon with lemon. My total at this cart was $21.50. The tilapia was about 3-5 oz and salty with no flavor, salad and black been were typical, but the fried sweet plantains saved the day. The drink was okay, and not much taste of either watermelon or lemon. To got rid of the salty dish taste, I ordered plain churros mini for $5.00 from Don Bigote. They were supper busy! It took almost half an hour for my order. They do have a big menu. The churros were made fresh to order. Their sign shows handcrafted churros! I like the churros but didn't care for the artificial strawberries jelly sauce. Xocotl looked good with all the fresh fruits only so I ordered the Diablito for $7.99 since it supposed to have tamarind fruit which I love. I asked to make sure the fruit was actual tamarind and the staff said there's about 3 oz of tamarind. It was rather disappointed with slushy watery iced with some flavor tamarind.

Delicious food! Everything I've tried so far is so good. The enchiladas are really good, and the…read moretaquitos en vaso too.

I did several reviews in the past, reviews that I felt were accurate and true to my perception of…read morewhat I experienced but, when I returned to the same establishments, since they were positively reviewed, I feel that they have not maintained the same high level of quality and value, as I originally perceived. This is not the case of Sivar's.... I've been coming to this small hole in the wall, in a middle of a busy Central American mall, next to Super Mercado in Hillsboro and I am keeping it to my heart. There is this amazing strong woman who is an angel in the kitchen! I have been trying her pupusas since she opened her place.... amazingly delicious and honestly prepared, right there, in front of you. I have been drinking her Atol de Elote and I love it... no milk. Horchata is amazing, no milk, just rice cinnamon water sugar and morro fruit. I'm talking about Salvadoran horchata here, not the milk infused Mexican stuff. Please, don't get me wrong, the Mexican horchata is delicious but the milk, it kills me, especially the condensed milk. What else? Caldo de res, beef soup. Holly smokes! Do you want beef soup that you eat it with a spoon? No need to cut your beef with a knife, because the meat was so tender and deliciously blended. Her work team and her efforts are incredible; this is my secret spot when I want to eat like a human, no industrial food here!

Came in on a cold Sunday, we arrived before they open, fortunately their patio heater was already…read moreturned on so it wasn't too terrible to be waiting outside. The owner did let us in a few minutes earlier as they continued to set up the tables. The interior felt like we were in Cuba, not that I've been but I imagined the decor would be like this . The owner is very friendly, took the time to explain any questions we had as we are not familiar with Cuban cuisine, this included how to properly enjoy some of the dishes. Everything we had tasted fantastic, full of flavors, fresh, just delicious. The empanadas were definitely our favorite, we saw a Cuban lady coming in and taking two big boxes of them, we almost wanted to ask her where the party is at. I'm thinking about those empanadas while writing this review, I think I need to go back again soon.

This restaurant had been closed for a few years now! The mural on their walls, have also been…read morerepainted by the new owners. I can't believe it! The neighborhood I grew up is back, to how it used to be, when I lived there, in the 70's. I actually missed that building now, it doesn't fit the funkiness of the neighborhood.

I had such a genuinely beautiful experience at El Pilón Colombian Food. You can feel the care the…read moremoment you're there. The people are incredibly kind, personable, and welcoming, with such positive energy. There's a real human connection here--you can tell they truly care about what they do, and you leave feeling fed in more ways than just food. And the food absolutely deserves the praise, too. The chicken empanada was perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the chicken arepa was warm, cheesy, and so comforting, with tender shredded chicken that just hit. Everything tasted intentional and made with love. Even the sauce on the side brought everything together so well. I would honestly pay double for this experience--not because it's expensive (it's very reasonable), but because the food, the people, and the overall vibe are just that good. Beautiful food, beautiful people, beautiful company. They deserve the world. Highly recommend. --------------------- Tuve una experiencia realmente hermosa en El Pilón Colombian Food. Desde el primer momento se siente el cariño y la dedicación. Las personas son increíblemente amables, cercanas y acogedoras, con una energía muy positiva. Hay una conexión humana muy real -- se nota que de verdad aman lo que hacen, y uno se va sintiéndose lleno de muchas más formas que solo con la comida. Y la comida también merece todo el reconocimiento. La empanada de pollo estaba perfectamente crujiente y llena de sabor, y la arepa de pollo estaba calientita, con queso derretido y muy reconfortante, con pollo desmenuzado suave y delicioso. Todo sabía intencional, hecho con amor. Incluso la salsa que viene al lado unía todo de una manera increíble. Honestamente, pagaría el doble por esta experiencia -- no porque sea caro (el precio es muy razonable), sino porque la comida, las personas y la vibra en general son así de buenas. Comida hermosa, personas hermosas, una empresa hermosa. Se merecen el mundo. Súper recomendado.

I ordered two cheese empanadas, and they were extremely disappointing. I also accidentally selected…read morea maracuyá juice instead of a guanábana juice, and even though I realized the mistake immediately, before the drink was even handed to me, they still refused to change it. I ended up paying for something I did not want, which felt unfair and frustrating. This experience completely turned me off from returning or trying anything else on their menu. Based on this visit, I would not recommend them at all.