WHAT!?!? Love Belizean is an absolute hidden gem in Portland! From the moment my wife and I walked in, we were greeted by the warmest couple running the place. Their kindness and friendliness made us feel right at home, and they offered wonderful insights into the food and culture of Belize--a destination we're eager to visit. The menu is delightfully simple, featuring chicken and rice, but don't let that fool you. This isn't like anything you've tasted before! The chicken is bursting with flavor, and the rice is simply to die for. They serve the food in take-out containers, which adds a casual charm to the dining experience--it's actually quite brilliant. Portland, you absolutely need to check these folks out and tell all your friends. Love Belizean is a culinary treasure that deserves all the attention it can get. Thank you both for such a memorable meal! read more

Love Belizean - Good chicken, rice and amazing sauces. - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is a sleeper. Come here immediately. I went to Belize in 2020 and we ate at a roadside stand called "Bonnie's." This chicken is almost identical. Deliciousssssss. For a double chicken plate at $16 that comes with your choice of: arugula salad or Mixed greens, habanero sauce (refer to menu picture for their options) and it comes with a nice citrus vinaigrette, and an onion relish and chicken "gravy" sauce. I am drooling thinking about this place already. The service was on par. Our server came over and described the makings of the plate, and the sauces and how to use. A++++ read more

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It might be 5 stars a few years ago but the significant 50%+ price increase eradicated the biggest appeal of the place - quick, inexpensive, filling (from what I see from old photos here). This establishment is a mom and pop restaurant and has quite the hype - I am not from Portland so it can be a mission to check this place out given their extremely limited opening hours - Monday to Friday 11am-3pm (BUT the last 2 times I manage to somehow be in Portland weekdays, they sold out for the day at 12:30pm and 1pm, so you have to go like at opening for a chance to try the food here). You pretty much either need to take time off or work in Portland to get a chance at trying this place. Fortunately, this time I left Seattle at 7am to make a trek down, with more than enough time to come here at 11am opening. The owner was friendly and was generous - she let us get 2 sauces even tho extra sauces cost $0.50 each, and she gave us 2 water bottles complimentary even though it's $1 each. I placed an online order since I needed to use the DoorDash credits, but whether in person or online it costs the same. As a light meal (and to check out as many restaurants as we can), we shared the double chicken with arugula salad, and opted for the prickly pear and Belizean heat hot sauces. It was $16 which is actually quite steep since the chickens are quite tiny. The grilled flavor is pretty solid, but the chicken meat can get a little dry. Fortunately, the hot sauces are excellent to pair with the chicken, as well as the chicken gravy. The rice and beans were a bit mediocre - too mushy. The salad was refreshing with the dressing. The pickled onions were excellent. Again, if only they didn't skimp on the chicken, since there are so much sauces and toppings to enjoy the chicken but I was only able to get a few bites (even if I were to get the whole order myself). Overall, I would not make the trek down here just to try this out (it was a full day trip for me fortunately), but if you're nearby, it's worth a try to check out Belizean cuisine that's not that easy to find in the US, but for the portions, you could be better off going elsewhere for a more filling meal at this price point. read more

Love Belizean - Double chicken - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Popular during lunch as it's a stone's throw from PSU. The tender chicken pops with flavor and I love the clumpy-textured rice. The four sauces/condiments were good too. Only the salad was meh, not bad, just unmemorable. Service is robotic, but pleasant. Atmosphere is sauna-like, no frills. read more

Love Belizean - I'd opt for two pieces of chicken for just $3 more. - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing! We stopped in here and the food was phenomenal! We had the chicken with rice and beans and the spicy sauces. Chicken was so tender and flavorful. Not a single bite lacked flavor. My bf is from Belize so he was in heaven. Amazing service! A must go to and we will be back anytime we are in Portland! Love this place read more

Fabulous! Simple menu. Fresh food. So good. I have been daydreaming about it! Can't wait to go back. Glad its close tow work. Great lunch option Service was quick and friendly. Space is smaller. Take it to honor dine in. Get there before they run out of food! read more

Found this place on Yelp. The chicken is flavorful and cooked to perfection. Their rice and salad round out the meal. Owners are friendly and take pride in their service and what they serve. Place is small. read more

Love Belizean - This is the current menu. - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Just simply delicious. Had their Belizean Chicken - Double $16.00 Served with seasoned coconut rice & beans, salsa, fresh arugula or spring mix salad & choice of habanero pepper sauce. Chicken was cooked well and the sauce!!! read more

I had the double chicken with tons of hot sauce. The food was very good and the owner was very nice.

Stopped by here for lunch. I got the single chicken dish with arugula greens and coconut rice beans. I felt like the chicken was little dry but I did like the crispness of the chicken skin. Mine was pretty burnt though and that taste came through. The rice was delicious, super moist and I finished all of it! The greens were nothing special. I got the orange sauce, which wasn't spicy at all. Just like it sounds, it was a sweet sauce that paired well with the chicken and rice. read more

Love Belizean - Single Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was great, but I'd order the double chicken next time because the chicken portion is small (and double was just $2 more). Good amount of sides and sauces. I'd go again I'm in town. read more

I've lost count of how many times I have eaten here, and I leave happy every single time. The couple who owns this place are genuinely some of the nicest people around. The menu is simple and the food is full of flavor. This spot is ideal for anyone looking for something seriously good to eat. It's a shame that the TikTok influencer that was just in town overlooked it." read more

Wowww yummy! I love soul food. This was something different. We ordered then picked up. Parking is street. It's a small place but packed with flavor. I asked for the top sauces. Everything was delicious. I just wish the chicken was a bigger portion. I'm not a huge rice person, so that's why. But loved the sides. read more

Love Belizean - Stewed Red Beans a la Carte Belizean Chicken a la Carte - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food is so delicious, and the owners are so nice. I love going there! 100% recommended. I do wish they were open longer. Only open for 3 hours a day... read more

Ok this place is fire. For $11, you can get the most perfect lunch of chicken, rice, salad and fresh sauces. I was a vegetarian for 21 years so I get kinda weird out about eating meat sometimes, by which I mean if I get one bad bite, I'm off chicken for a month +. I was nervous that they serve thigh, as I've had bad experiences in the past, but man! This was hands down the best chicken thigh I've ever eaten. Yum! 10/10 recommend! read more

Love Belizean - Chicken lunch! - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They aren't the biggest spot in town nor do they offer the most variety on their menu BUT they di what they do soso well. The Chicken Thighs were as juicy as they come. The rice with red beans was also super delicous. I like how balanced their plates are with the green salad and side slaw and sauces. Also, huge fan of their Coconut Curry. Slightly sweet and reminded me of Japanese curry. Would go for a bowl of that and some thighs next time. Quick and easy. Perfect spot for a nourishing lunch! read more

Love Belizean - Double Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a takeout-first joint, by the look and feel. Decent, if a bit overcooked, chicken. Mushy rice & beans. The salad is fine.

Great food. Good prices and portions. I stop by here a few times a month. Highly recommend.

I love places that do a few things incredibly well and that is Love Belizean. I could eat this every day. read more

Love Belizean - Double chicken just before adding the sauces. - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food here is packed with mouth watering flavors. I order the 2 piece chicken, which comes with a delicious side salad,home made dressing, and a side of coconut red bean rice. The chicken melts in your mouth. It's soft and tender. They have limited hours and it 100% worth the wait. I give this place a 10/10 read more

I so wanted to love this place, but it's a total rip-off. The food is fine (not great as some people seem to think, but it's fine), but portion size is insultingly small. My piece of chicken weighed 2.5oz with the bone in, so about 2oz of meat. A standard serving of meat is 4oz. I don't even know how they source such tiny chicken thighs. I definitely needed a sandwich after finishing this lunch. The coconut rice was also fine. The salad was just some mixed greens (like you buy in a tub at the grocery store) and the dressing tasted like it was just canola oil with some lemon juice. read more

Love Belizean - Tiny piece of chicken (quarter for scale) - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Drinks: - N/A Food: - I always get the double chicken with the Belizean Heat sauce. This may be a biased review considering this type of dish is my go to meal (chicken, rice, and veggies). The salad on the side is great, love the acidity from the onions. The rice and chicken combo packs a lot of flavor but not too much to the point where the meal feels heavy, like I can eat the whole double chicken and not feel like crap after. One of my coworkers has gotten the double chicken every week for years now and I don't blame him. If you work in downtown Portland, it's definitely worth it to stop by every once in a while. Ambience: - The mural on the wall is awesome - The furniture is dark, and all the exposed pipes/vents on the ceiling give off an slight industrial feel - The tables lining the walls and windows are raised a little higher than the tables in the center of the space which adds a nice dynamic - The space is fairly small so even a small line might feel long especially if it's a busier day Overall: This place is old faithful, you can't go wrong here (unless you have dietary restrictions that prevent you from having their awesome chicken). I remember once the cashier taking our order had their baby strapped to their chest, one hand gently patting the baby and the other taking our order. Mad Respect. read more

Great lunch spot downtown, close to PSU. Their chicken is excellent, but I often get the vegan redbean curry stew because it is equally as good. You get a good size salad with the order, it's a good value. read more

Awesome taste of Belize and just good home cooking! Fresh, tasty, and of course awesome sauces utilizing none other than the recognized standard Marie Sharps. Highly recommend! read more

Solid Caribbean food. I got there when they opened at 11 and within 5m there were half a dozen regulars, so clearly people in the area know this is the place. Single chicken would not have been enough food for me, glad I got the double. read more

Very simple menu, and they take a bit of time to get things prepared given that the menu is limited. But the chicken is really really delicious! The flavors are infused into the skin of the chicken, and the meat is Juicy and tender. You also get to choose some interesting spicy sauces including a grapefruit flavored spicy sauce. The arugula is a better side salad because the bitterness of the leaves balances the richness of the chicken better. The rice was good although I tend to prefer it's a little softer. read more

My chicken was very good. My food was not spicy at all despite the sauces they had arrayed in their front desk. I think because I requested the green that I got a less spicy sauce, but I can handle the heat.. The rice was very moist and tender, and I enjoyed the food. read more

Scrumptiously delicious! We got the double chicken with yellow coconut curry soup and everything was very flavorful. The portion was good enough for a 2 persons lunch. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

Very good. I really liked their cuisine. the dishes were delicious. I haven't eaten food like this for a long time. bomb

If you love flavorful food with some heat, this is the place to eat! The chicken is juicy and tasty by itself, but next level with the hot sauces, Belizean heat is one of my favorites, but I recommend to try them all and see what you like. The rice and beans are on point as well and the salad is always fresh! Alone, these make a great meal, but I love to add a curry cup with the smoky hot sauce because it is sooooo good. I've only had take out so far, but the staff has always been quick with the orders, very friendly and kind. One day, I'd love to eat in. Even though the space is smaller, the tables look cozy and there is a bar at the window to look out to the city. read more

Never had Belizean food until I discovered this hole in the wall not far from my hotel. Stopped in for lunch. Ordered two meats plate of tri tip and Belizean chicken. My combo came with arugula salad and their house special hot sauce. My plate was very satisfying and flavorful and totally hit the spot right. Price was very reasonable too for only $12. Right after I ordered, a long line started to form. I deff got lucky since I didn't have to wait. I'd suggest come in early to beat the lunch crowd. All in all, a little gem next to PSU campus. Come check it out! read more

Love Belizean - Two meats plate so good - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place was on my list for a long time. We finally tried pickup from them during covid times. The place seemed small but clean. The food was ready fairly quickly. We tried their belizean chicken and red beans curry. Both came with a flavorful coconut rice and these vinegary onions, that were a great accompaniment. The chicken was very well cooked and falling off the bones. The red beans were good but nothing too great. I was expecting the food to be bursting with flavor, which it wasn't. I do think there's heart in this restaurant though. Although there's a limited menu, but would still like to try more from here. read more

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There's a lot to love about Love Belizean. Before you even enter this charming restaurant in downtown Portland you will undoubtedly detect the enticing aroma wafting out of its kitchen doors. The yellow curry coconut soup with chicken is a favorite but you can't really go wrong here. Good no matter what time of year - whether you're embracing the heat or warming up on a wet winter day, every dish has a distinctly Caribbean flavor that will have you dreaming of blue skies and golden beaches in no time. read more

Don't be fooled by the 4-star and 5-star reviews. This is a hole in the wall with grimy windows, crammed with chairs, with two items on the menu, and looking not very clean overall. The food is nothing special. Again, two menu items. The vegan curry beans menu item comes with tasteless rice. The roasted chicken menu item is fine, but the chicken piece is tiny. There is no sense of the food being based on Belizean cuisine. Spiciness of food doesn't make it Belizean. The food comes in takeout paper boxes even if you eat there. The sauces come in small plastic containers. Plastic utensils. It seems like the minimum amount of thinking has gone into making the customer experience enjoyable. read more

How have I not reviewed this place yet!? Been a favorite for years. Delicious food, great people! I don't do super spicy, so I always order with mild/sweet sauce - be careful with the sauce levels even 1 and 2 are super spicy!! Go for the arugula as your greens and then mix it all up and prepare for heaven. They sometimes sell out so get in there early. read more

This place is awesome! I was in town for work and walked there to get lunch for takeout. I got the double chicken with rice and arugula salad. For the hot sauce on the side, I got the Original. It was definitely yummy and spicy enough for me! I love hot sauce but will probably get the one less spicy than that next time. I also ordered the curry soup and beans on the side. It was SO DELICIOUS all of it. I'm an average eater and it was really filling. Great and fast customer service and inexpensive. If I'm back in the area, I will definitely be getting lunch there again. read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for about 5 years now! I LOVE IT! The chicken is so tender it falls off the bones and the flavor of the lime is so delicious and fresh to add on. The onion salsa is not bitter and adds such good acidity to the dish! I 10/10 recommend , and I recommend the sweet and grapefruit sauce and mix them together! read more

So good!!! The restaurant is only open for a short window of time 11-3pm so I decided to get it door dashed (it was our last day & we had a lot going on.) everything was prepared quickly & within 15 minutes my order was ready! I ordered a single chicken & the curry but they were out of curry so instead the business subbed with the coconut beans. The chicken was extremely flavorful & cooked to perfection. I loved the habanero & green sauces that came with the meal - they added a great punch. The rice was good too. The salad was just some kind of greens so that was more of an after thought. I did like the beans but I felt they were too rich to finish. I am definitely happy I got to try this spot this time around as it's been bookmarked for quite some time now. Would recommend! And would recommend getting double chicken because you will want another piece! Hopefully will get to try the curry next time I'm in the area. read more

Love Belizean - Single Chicken - so tasty! - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been coming to this restaurant for about 5 years now! I LOVE IT! The chicken is so tender it falls off the bones and the flavor of the lime is so delicious and fresh to add on. The onion salsa is not bitter and adds such good acidity to the dish! I 10/10 recommend , and I recommend the sweet and grapefruit sauce and mix them together!! read more

Love Belizean - Double Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It doesn't get any better than this, if you wanna pressure friends with amazing food great price lunch this is the place. Keep an eye out for famous people, like musicians, that hang out and have great Caribbean food . read more