Right off of Division Street in Southeast Portland, is this unassuming authentic Mexican…read morerestaurant. It was absolutely packed on a hot summer day, but they still managed to find us a table. We were seated right next to the misters, which felt magical. Between the cool mist drifting over the surrounding plants and the open air atmosphere, it made for such a relaxing escape from the weather. We stopped in for a quick bite for lunch and ordered a few tacos, which were solid - plus flan for dessert. We couldn't stay as long as we would've liked since we had somewhere else to be, but we really appreciated how welcoming and accommodating they were on a busy day. I would happily come back and try more!

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.

I'm not a Colombian food connoisseur by any means so I chose this restaurant purely on reviews. I…read moreordered the Patacones with pork, Estofado de Carne, Arepa Rellena with veggies and cheese, Arroz con Pollo and Sanchocho de Gallina. The food was delivered and plated quickly upon arrival. I appreciated the cardboard containers vs plastic but it did soak through. The bags it was packed up in kept it from becoming a mess. The smells were amazing and I had to taste as I plated. Everything was amazing, very flavorful, tender overall and large portions. Sadly, the carne was a little tough and I would not order this again. The Estofado de Carne had a hot sauce I had on the side. It was a very hot and delicious habanero sauce that was amazing! Great food, we'll be back for sure!!

Good GOD! I have never had Colombian food before, but I had heard good things about this spot…read more Came here on a date, and after having a couple of beers at the nearby Barrio, we both wanted something to eat... enter Que Bacano! I looked at the menu for a while, and EVERYTHING looked amazing. I couldn't decide! I eventually settled on the Arepas Relleno, which is a thick corn tortilla that is fried and split down the middle, then filled with absolute deliciousness! It's a bit of a fragile eat (mine was falling apart as soon as I picked it up), but dear lord is it tasty. My mouth is literally watering as I write this, remembering how good it was. That's saying something! The gentleman working there was very friendly, and kept speaking to me in what sounded like Spanish (I clearly don't speak Spanish). He soon realized I had little to no idea what he was saying, started laughing and apologized after switching to English. All the guys that had been in line before me were speaking Spanish with him, so I get it. Anyway, not much to say about the ambiance as it's a food cart, but overall a very positive experience and I will DEFINITELY be back. I gotta try everything else!

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.

Wait time was a little long, but it was also during one of first weeks the new pod was open, so…read moreexpected. You would never know it's vegan! The plantains were sweet and soft, the arepa had a nice crisp outside, soft inside, and full of flavor. I will deg be returning!

New location in the cart pod on Foster south of Powell. All vegan but it's hard to tell sometimes…read more Arepa was delicious but don't try to eat it while driving - ended up eating most of it with a fork after it fell apart into a delicious platter. Sweet and slightly savory plantains on the side, and an empanada full of savory ham and gooey melted cheese. Plus a shave ice worth the brain freeze. Friendly service and the cart pod has seating, a water station, and multiple tap options.

A haiku review: How…read morelucky are we Accidental happy hour Nacho week returns Me gusta mucho Carne delicioso Bebidas frescas Plantain chips, go off Queso? I barely know her! Empanadas yum Tres leches so moist It should be called quad leches Love you Pambiche

After a long walk across Portland we finally found Pambiche which we tried based on Yelp reviews…read more The place had a great vibe and our water glasses were never empty. We tried the Plato Cubano and the ropa viejas. The Cubano was solid, but the ropa viejas was the better dish. The real winner however may have actually have been the cabbage salad. I'm not a big vegetable person, I'm not a big coleslaw person, but for some reason this cabbage salad just hit me in the right place. Overall the food is good, and you won't leave hungry.

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!

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!

OK, this place was AMAZING. I'll get to the reason they got four stars in a second, but everything…read moreelse was honestly fantastic. It's a beautiful restaurant, we had a large party seated by the window, and our server was SO fun. Everyone was incredibly sweet, and the service was perfect. It was also close to my birthday, and they ended up singing to me twice because our server didn't know the first time! They even brought me a complimentary cake, so it made for such a fun memory. Food-wise, the burrata needed a little more balsamic, but the empanadas were a 10/10, the sauces were amazing, and I loved the fried grit fritters and bread. The drinks were also SO good. Our entire group became obsessed with the Coco No Loco and kept ordering them all night! Unfortunately, my steak was where they lost the star. It was SO tough and honestly difficult to chew. The flavor was also spicier than I expected, but that part is on me! I think they may have just had an off night with the steak, because everything else was incredible. I'd absolutely come back, I'd just order something other than steak next time. 4/5!

We arrived 9:10am on a Saturday and easily found street parking across the street from the…read morerestaurant. Epif is featured in Portland Monthly's best vegan restaurants: https://www.pdxmonthly.com/eat-and-drink/best-vegan-vegetarian-restaurants-food-carts-portland We were the first customers at the restaurant. We grabbed a 2 person table next to the window. Our server was super friendly and helpful. Everything we ordered was delicious. We got the breakfast special - Caprese Benedict Special. They make their "mozzarella" in house as well as their "sausage." The Empanada and Scramble were delicious. We were recommended these drinks: Friend Care Bear and the Bloody Mary. Both were delicious. The vegan cupcakes were mini! They were very moist.

Love that Epif has evolved into vegan brunch service, Friday to Monday. I tried one of their weekly…read morespecials, this time biscuits and sausage gravy and potatoes which was cozy and rich and flavorful. I love that they make their own sausage and it was on point and it was one of the better vegan biscuits I've had too. They have excellent coffee, which I was super happy to enjoy. Try sitting outside and enjoying the neighborhood!