Oh wow! Do go here for some very inventive food of Mexico with liberal and flavorful combinations of traditional native ingredients rarely found North of the border. I started with the Cornejito. What a wonderfully flavorful cocktail! Who'd have thought tequila reposado would pair so well with cardamom, ginger, and lime! So cold and refreshing! And it paired so well with a couple tacos... And what tacos! The Taco Chilorio was such a great and unusual mix of flavors! USE THE LIME! Along with pickled onions and all the different (not so hot) chilis, this was a true taste tingler! The Taco Vampiro was one of the best steak tacos I've had! So unique, rich, but also fresh tasting with a clear note of char to the meat. Loved it. But, there's one more thing, the real secret... Look at the picture! Never have I had outside my own kitchen frijoles refritos so rich, so gloriously smooth! I could sit here with a bowl of this a drink and some chips and be happy all day! read more

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We went for happy hour. The food was really good. The tamales were pretty large and so we all took some home as leftovers. I liked the chile verde one more than the Amarillo, but the Amarillo was a fave among the rest of our party. The guacamole was super good, cannot miss, as was the vampiro taco- wow that steak is so flavorful and tender. I could totally eat that steak in a rice and beans bowl if they had it. The server was nice and checked in on us a good amount during our stay. The area is small but we reserved a table just in case which was nice to make sure to have non barstool seating. There's only 3 tables (up to 4-5 small ones) and then two rows of barstool type seating. read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Steak/Vampiro Taco - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Amazing food and service. Prices are great. We always have the beef tamales with banana leaf when we come visit as well as the steak burrito in a bowl. The sweet tamales are amazing as well. Everything tastes fresh and full of flavor. They don't lack flavor at all. Great portions and presentation even for to go orders. I highly recommend. You won't be disappointed! Kudos Colibri staff' read more

Going by looks alone, this place is tiny--but cute like a taco button. Really warm design too. Modern, clean, and full of personality. As soon as I sat, I knew I'd made a good call trusting my friend. Could've eaten three vampiro tacos. That crispy edge? Divine. I never say this about shrimp, but the gobernador blew my mind. A whole creamy, spicy, avocado'd revelation in a single bite. Sadly, not everything soared, enter the chilorio taco. Maybe I caught it on a bad day? It tasted like nostalgia in reverse. A little dry, a little sad, like it missed its invite to the flavor party. Really hoping they punch that one up, 'cause the rest was 100! I also ordered a Conejito drink. Cute name, meh execution. A bunny with no bounce. Felt like adult chocolate milk on vacation. Praise where due: service was fast, friendly, and on point. Only complaint is I wanted more room--just a few seats inside! Real estate is tight, but the flavor ambition is grande. Loved the tiny space's charm, felt like a secret worth keeping. A great hidden gem, even if not every bite hits 100%. Recommend? Definitely. Just maybe not the chilorio or Conejito. Especially if you like meat and drama--get that vampiro taco. Could I live without Colibri? Maybe. Do I want to? No! Love Sonora! Overall: small spot, big flavors, and worth the trusted reco!!! read more

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Chorizo chilaquiles, Cochinita Pibil tamale & an ice cold Coca Cola, highly recommend! The staff was very friendly & attentive, will definitely be back. read more

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The best tamales I've ever had. Massive, too. Tried to take down two and was humbled by the assumption. They are 3x the size of your everyday tamale and full of meats and flavor. Since first coming here I've tried most of the tamales. My favorites are: Cochinita pibil and Amarillo. So much flavor! They also have a thin habañero sauce that isn't too hot and is a good accompaniment to the lesser spiced tamales. Friendly staff. Food comes out fast and hot. Full bar. Bar seating and an area in the back with tables as well. Some televisions with sports on. Decent location in the Pearl. Have gone again and also gotten takeout from here. A must try. Bravo! read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Oaxaqueo Cochinita Pibil (GF) - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ive enjoyed Tamale Boys food truck in the past and was excited to try Colibri. This place is great. The conchinita pibil tamale is so good. Its a giant tamale, cooked to perfection. The masa not dried out and the pork tastes so good! We also ordered the pork bowl, and the pork is cooked with a different flavor profile in mind, its spicy and rich nuance almost like mole vibes. My only con would be the rice. It wasn't bad but I think because the meat was cooked so perfectly it was a little dull. I definitely want to come back and try a few items on their brunch menu. Everything looks so good. read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Pork bowl with black beans and Mexican rice. - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place met and exceeded the yelp reviews. I sat at the bar, there were only a handful of people in there when I went in at 12:15. (It filled up before I left, numerous to go orders as well.) Service was impeccable, the kind you get from a place that's been open for two weeks trying to earn good yelp reviews, except they have been open for 14 months! I had a bowl with lightly breaded halibut. It was flaky, and the beans had a smokiness to them that was so so good. Someone near me split a burrito with shrimp and something else in it, freaking giant and enough for two people. I will eat here again. If you routinely do a burrito bowl at a more "commercial" place, be good to yourself and try this out. It's worth it. read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Halibut Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

always a spot to stop at in portland, amazing food, made sure to take a tamale for the trip home read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced and filling! Staff was super friendly too. One thing to know is that it's a very small space and can get very loud, so if you're sensitive to sound you may want to sit outside. The flan is yummy, but not super sweet! read more

Came here with a few girlfriends for a bite since the reviews are great. However was disappointed in the food and the service. Environment: No AC, expect to be hot Cold water provided Layout is small Food: No consume with the the birria quesadillas No onions or cilantro so my friend had to ask for some.. Super salty black beans Tamales were underwhelming ... not seasoned enough and thick maza Service: Staff member taking our orders wasn't pleasant until he started serving our food to us and noticed we weren't pleased. Conclusion: if you are looking for authentic Mexican food, do not come here. I am confused at the great reviews, and coming to try in person left me regretful of wasting my money here. read more

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I'm not sure if it was me or it was just a fluke. My food was too salty and I even had my daughter, she had the dish before, try it. My daughter noted that it was overly marinated. When given a chance, I would come back and try another dish. read more

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Not sure how anyone could rate below 5 stars. Food was incredible. Service was also great. We will be back.....maybe even tomorrow. If you like Tamale's you must come here. read more

For lunch we loved the halibut tacos and Sonoranese sausage with pintos and a side of black beans. Both dishes were loaded with scrumptious toppings and condiments. Very beyond Mex. Halibut tacos were overflowing generously with red & green cabbage, pico de gallo, jalapeño mayonnaise with lime vinaigrette. Filled up the plate beautifully and filled up my wife's tummy too! I love a Tucson style Sonoran hot diggity dog. Nobody does like Tucson until now. Colibri created a Sonoran masterpiece with a Zenner sausage wrapped in bacon, pintos scattered aboout, pico de gallo, jalapeño salsa, ketchup, cream Mexicana on a tasty bun. This was a dog feast like no other! Great convivial vibe, wonderful service and delish Mex dishes. read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Halibut tacos - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Spot on! Small but clean and designed for getting in, eating a bad ass meal with competent service and getting on with your day. I followed the bartenders recommendation, ordering a Berea taco and the chili Verde tamale. Both were extremely fresh and flavorful. Served with a Mexican Coke for perfection. read more

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Blown away by their mixology and flavors. I enjoyed meeting the waitress/bartender she was so nice to my boyfriend and I. She was very consistent with her service all around the bar and every client that step in. I enjoyed my whiskey sour and I also ordered their version of a michelada which surprisingly is made of aguachile mix was a nice twist. read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food is so good! Get there for happy hour 3-6pm! The vegetales tamal is huge and moist. I've only had dry tamales so I was surprised. The horchata and mexican hot chocolate are delicious. The guacamole is very good. The taco fillings are generous. I really like the flavor of the halibut and the vegetarian ones. The seating is the only downside I would say. There is bar seating and a few tables squeezed in the back. We got there around 3pm so we had our pick of tables, but I could see it being a problem once it gets crowded. read more

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Food: I had a pork taco and a vampire/steak taco. Freaking delicious!!! Especially the vampire. Service: prompt, engaging and hilarious bartender! We had such a great time bantering with him last night. The whole bar was talking to each other, and it was so much fun. I was cracking up! Ambience: glad we were at the main bar. Open kitchen is great. It felt warm and inviting. read more

My review is shaped by my experience, which, I would say is not normal by any means. I had been here on a date in summer 2024, and boy were the drinks fantastic. The team does a great job at managing service and happiness in a tight space, especially given that most of the bar against the wall is quite narrow and uncomfortable. The bar facing the workspace for the team is amazing, and, this is definitely where you will want to be be. It's open, light, and the staff are quite talkative and fun. They are also much more helpful for food choices, since, there is a good amount of variety. However, our drinks were messed up during both of orders, which was fine since we were ultimately open to all options, and, I love a little surprise. However, for this to occur during two separate orders, it was a little strange. Given how busy it was, we were sequestered to the wall bar, which was very uncomfortable for two men over six feet. The chairs were hard, and we couldn't sit in them without blocking the walkway so we decided to stand. We absolutely would have been here longer if the seating was better. I look forward to returning in summer when the patio is open. I have not dined here since Fancy Baby began to use Colibri's kitchen, so, expect some delays in cooking when both businesses are open. read more

I loved everything about this place and will be back. Micheal is the bartender/waiter. He was super sweet and accommodating!! The place itself is very cozy. Only 4 small tables and a bar. They were so sweet to reserve a table for us since we called ahead. (though I don't think this is typical) I wanted to try a horchata for the first time, and Micheal was super sweet and added hot chocolate and let me try it for free!! So friendly. The tamales and tacos were delicious, and the standout item was the halibut tacos. Delicious, especially with the habanero sauce Micheal kindly brought out for us. A happy accident in ordering also allowed us to have a second serving of halibut tacos for free! Amazing place. Definitely deserves more attention!! It is always cool to see food trucks that are eventually able to get their own place :)) read more

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We wandered into Portland to start a 3 day stay and found this nice little spot to have a late lunch before our hotel check in. We ordered at the counter and found ourselves a seat by the window. I ordered a craft cocktail called a Zocalo that was probably one of the top 3 drinks I've had in my life. . The food was top notch as well, one of us got the halibut and the other a burrito. Not only delicious, but beautiful presentation as well. Amazing new hole in the wall spot!! read more

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So happy to have a nice little lunch spot in the Pearl! We loved the steak vampiro taco. It was more of an open faced tostada. Lots of flavor, tender steak, guac and melted cheese. We shared a pork tamale which was a nice way to go because it's big and filling. The masa was light and fluffy. Pork taco was good but not a standout like the other two. Great, friendly service too. read more

Colibri is a casual spot with 3 small tables in the back and counter seating up front. We tried a chorizo breakfast burrito, tamale, and the halibut fish taco. Fats service and good eats. read more

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Food and drinks all tasted really good. Service was on point. Happy hour seems to be a pretty good deal. Give it a chance read more

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Food was delicious! Service was friendly & prompt. Super cute little spot with true Mexican flare & feel. Would definitely go back!

Omg!!!! I had the cochinito tamales and the steak taco. Both were insane!! The price for both was $15 but, so much food that I took some home! I went back the next day. Loved this place! read more

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Absolutely delicious and quick. I stopped by for a Sunday brunch meal. Reservations helped get us a quick seat, and WOW, a delicious meal indeed. read more

Checked out Colibri's for brunch. We went around 11:30am on a Saturday and the place was not busy at all. The seating inside was quite limited and the four of us sat outside. It's counter ordering but the staff were attentive and the service afterwards was great. I tried the grits - the birria was flavorful and cooked to perfection; the grits on the other hand was too rich and like straight up queso (it was great until.. it was too much). The tres leches milk punch, omg, was so over the top, in the best way possible. It's complex, boozy, and not too sweet! I tried the fish taco too and the fish was lightly breaded and perfectly fried. The tacos are on the pricey side but are HUGE! I recommend trying them out! read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Tres leche milk punch - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Casual dining with warm service and amazing food. This photo is my half of the Burrito del Mar. The flavor was incredible. We had the chips and guacamole as well. Delicious seasoning on the chips. Highly recommend. read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Burrito del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came for a bite after seeing stunning reviews but unfortunately I was disappointed. Service was great!!! However, the tamales and tacos completely lacked in favor. Tamales had too much maza and needed some kind of spice or flavor. I order halibut and shrimp tacos. I took one bite of the shrimp and that was it :/ as for the halibut- it was cooked great but needed salt and pepper and definitely some salsa or seasoning. Luckily we came during happy hour so we didn't take too much of a loss, but we will have to find something else for dinner tonight. Servers were very friendly tho! read more

The food was outstanding and very friendly service. Super kind! Love the ambiance as well. My favorite was the steak taco but we will be back to try more! read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a hidden gem in the Pearl!! Kind and fast service, amazing food and cocktails, and great vibes. The tamales were very filling and bigger than we expected. The flavors were amazing and felt very authentic. It's a bit of a hole in the wall but there are bar seats and a few tables in the back but we easily walked in and got a table. The value was also very impressive for the cost. I would highly recommend checking this place out! read more

If I could give Colibri six stars I would. Service was friendly and quick but the place was also empty at 5pm on a weekday. Why is a place like this empty? Perhaps some of the best casual Mexican fare in Portland is right here on 12th and Glisan. Colibri looks high end but it's pretty casual. They serve an assortment of cocktails but the star today on our plates are the tamales and fish tacos. Fish tacos are hard to get right and Colibri knocks it out of the ballpark. Perfect construction, amazing flour tortillas, and the flavor is spot on. The tamales are soft and decadent with flavors that stand out compared to other places in Portland. I will be back to try more for sure. read more

Wow, amazing. The tres leches milk punch is the best creation ever!!!! The fish taco was delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more food! I hope that tres leches milk punch is a menu staple bc it needs to stay forever! GOAT cheese foam on a drink? Insane, I'll take 3 immediately. I also got the other 3 ladies at the bar to order the same drink bc I would not stop talking about how good it was. read more

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These guys smack! Giant tamales in my opinion and all excellently made. They're quick with the service and take out was a breeze. Always going to be on my list when I come to Portland! read more

Amazing flavors and perfect portions. The Brussels were topped with corn, creama and cotija. It was a great twist of flavors. The tacos were full of meat and delicious. read more

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I was on my neighborhood walk and saw that this place was having a soft opening today. So I popped in to check it out. Usually soft openings are somewhat of a train wreck as it is the test run. This was amazing. I had the 3 halibut tacos($17) Pineapple Cocktail($13?) and a Modelo($5) they were not only really good, they were huge. I wouldn't call these street tacos cause they were large. See pic. The couple next to me ordered a Tamale and if the tacos weren't so good I would regret my decision on that. It's all bar seating, maybe 20 stools with backs. My only thought is they need a much larger Tequila selection. This is the kind of place that needs their own Tequila list of 60+ tequilas. read more

Colibri by Tamale Boy - Halibut Tacos at Colibrì - Mexican Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Their soyrizo breakfast burritos are amazing. They're chonkers and get you super full. Although, they're a tiny bit spendy, but would still recommend. read more

Wow!! The most delicious tacos I have ever had. Amazing drinks and great service. Food was absolutely phenomenal. read more

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service was nice, prompt and very friendly but i was only sorta feelin the birrira tacos. the consomme was really nice but just didnt hit the spot. the black beans are really damn good though, i got a taste of em and wished i had ordered a side of them for myself. good guac and chips too. read more