Dominique made the entire meal extra spectacular. The huevos rancheros were lovely, but the service was even better. He doted on my elderly mother and was so sweet and kind. Thank you, Dominique! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is clean, quiet, and decorated very nicely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Delicious food. They have gluten free and vegan options! Good service! Great ambience! read more

Wife and I made a detour here on a Thursday afternoon on the way home from Mt. Hood to let traffic die down. This was our first time here. Friendly, fast staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean bathrooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were awed by how large and elegant the restaurant was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Orders: $10.99 North West Fresh Black Mussels - from happy hr menu $22 Margarita Sampler - Sweet & Spicy. The Margarita sampler was great - 4 unique flavors. However, I was disappointed by the chips. They were obviously stale or burned. I just had one chip and knew they were off. The mussels were not fresh. My wife was the first to notice, and when I tasted it, I almost spit it out. We also didn't have regular check-in. Once we got our mussels order, nobody showed up until we were ready to checkout. Given the place was not busy, you'd expect at least someone to occasionally come ask how the food or drinks are. None of that. I'd love to come back here someday, maybe it's a one off deal but there's room for improvement in customer service from my humble opinion. They eventually compensated us the mussels when I raised the stale issue - but I don't mess around with bad sea food. Would love to come back next time to better service and food. read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch and overall had a good experience. Only negative was there was no one at the host station as we came in so it took a bit for us to get the attention of someone to get seated. Although once seated we were quickly brought waters and complimentary chips and salsa, which was yummy! I had the fish tacos which were lightly breaded and had a yummy light sauce. The menu had a lot of great options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restauarnt looked overall clean as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A pretty good experience and would stop in for lunch again if in the area. read more

Mi Cava & Cocina - Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First off, the brunch offerings are INSANE (in the best way possible). I tried a variety of their brunch specials and every single dish was better than the last. The Sweet Plantain Pancakes were fluffy, golden, and had that perfect balance of sweetness from the plantains -- truly unique and memorable. The Berries French Toast was another standout: thick slices of perfectly soaked bread topped with a mountain of fresh berries and a drizzle of syrup that made each bite a dream. But the chilaquiles... oh wow. If you're a fan of bold, savory brunch, these are a must -- packed with flavors and it's a solid 5/5 for me [[HIGHLIGHT]]What really sets Mi Cava & Cocina apart is the upscale yet welcoming atmosphere. Inside, it's beautifully designed -- chic decor, high ceilings, and a layout that feels both spacious and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But it doesn't stop there: the outdoor space is massive, with two large patios, full bar access, and heaters to keep things cozy even on chilly days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Whether you're celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party, or just a sunny weekend, this place is ideal. Mi Cava & Cocina is an absolute gem. Delicious food, excellent drinks, stylish atmosphere, and unbeatable value. Whether you're a local or just visiting Portland, put this place at the top of your list -- your weekend brunch game will never be the same. read more

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We had our Christmas work party here with only a 3day notice and they had no problem fitting us in! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is super spacious![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly and attentive to us. Absolutely everything we ordered was delicious! We will definitely be return customers! read more

Mi Cava & Cocina - This was a shareable dish, that has steak, chicken, bacon wrapped shrimp and so much more! Was aooo good! - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place offers a huge menu! Theres sure to be something for anyone! Our first time trying this Mexican spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large restaurant with tons of seating. This doesn't always mean there will be staff available to fill the restaurant but there lots of room available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice place, nicely decorated and appears clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When trying a new place we always order our favorite dishes, the molcajete and fajitas. Both were very good, served hot, and full of flavor. The meats were well seasoned and tender. Be careful with that molcajete though, it comes out piping hot and boiling. All our side dish toppings were fresh and the tortillas were warm. I wasn't a fan of the tortilla soup but my husband really liked it. Chips and salsa were served quickly after we were seated. We still love places that offer chips and salsa! We frequent many taco trucks so getting chips and salsa at a table is almost "fancy" for us now. Ha! Our hostess and servers were very nice. Our food was served in a timely manor. Being a nice, large, restaurant with table service and extras it does come with a higher price tag. This will be considered a date night place for us since we regularly opt for street tacos and foil wrapped burritos locally. I'm sure we'll be back to try some more items from the menu. read more

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Have been here five times since it opened and have yet to be disappointed! This ceviche is always super fresh, the pinto beans are always warm and if you ask for it, they have a secret spicy salsa that they don't serve with. A normal chips. Have also sampled all of the mole, and multiple other dishes with extended family members coming to visit., and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the music is always fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Super friendly staff, and the weight has never been very long. I hope this place stays around for a long time!!! read more

Mi Cava & Cocina - Ceviche, pinto beans, lime margarita - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dropped in with work friends for a super fast lunch: food was good, not great: -service was very good -prices were pretty fair -ambiance was comfortable Would try again when I have more time. read more

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I was amazed at how good the food was, and the customer service is even better! I would have given it five stars, but we have found a single hair in our food on two different occasions (been there like four times). This has not stopped us from going back as the quality of the food and value is great. The first time they comped us the entire meal. The second time we didn't say anything. It's always great when you go to a place like this and they give you free chips and salsa. Definitely shows that they care about their clientele. read more

We just had dinner here this evening and it was excellent. We had ordered the spicy and sweet margarita sampler, the ceviche, Dos Equis Amber and the steak fajitas. All were very delicious and we are excited to come back again and to try their salsa dancing on Saturdays! read more

My family and I love this place but they made a lot of changes to the menu recently and they were all bad changes. We've had each of these dishes at least several times and they were all amazing before so hopefully they can recognize what they are doing wrong and change it back. First was the chicken enchiladas verde- from what my family and I recall, the chicken they used to use was more of a plain chicken and was a more traditional chicken enchilada verde- this time they used a seasoned chicken and it clashed so bad with the verde sauce- the overall taste was fishy! It was terrible tasting. I took 4 bites trying to figure out what it was exactly and had to stop. Second was the Panna cota dessert- the flavor was good but it was extremely thick- they used way too much gelatin or agar agar or whatever they use, it was not the smooth texture it usually is and the strawberries they put on top were not very fresh. Between all 7 of us there was still a quarter of it left- no one wanted to finish it like we usually would have. Lastly, the churros- usually it's a regular churro and comes with optional caramel and chocolate sauces for dipping. This time they had a brown filling and the flavor and texture was not good at all. Most of it went un-eaten. To me, now that I think about it, it was almost like maybe they get their fresh ingredients on Fridays and since we went on a Thursday, I'm wondering if we were getting old ingredients- like maybe the panna cota was so thick because it sat in the fridge unsold from the Friday prior and maybe they were trying to use up ingredients they made or ordered too much of. I honestly hope that's the case, or even if it was a new cook- as long as they see this and help the guy out or are able to recognize what they did wrong. One of the things that made this place awesome was it's consistency. I hope we can get back to that because this place is a gem when it's good. read more

Don't let pulling up into the strip mall scare you, we def had 2nd thoughts especially with all the cute brunch places in Portland, but this one was cute inside and food was good. Only about 6 Mexican breakfast options so def go with a lunch or dinner mindset. They had a really good array of alcoholic beverages too. Their margaritas were massive and the spicy sweet flights super good. We got huevos rancheros which were good, shrimp enchiladas which were better and breakfast skillet which had a little kick to it but was pretty good too. read more

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Despite its glamorous interior and upscale ambiance, this is a family-owned joint, or I'll eat my hat. It may feel more Masa and Pompette than Mom and Pop, but thankfully the prices, while a bit closer to the Michelin scale than I would like, are justified by an equivalent level of excellence in execution and edible enjoyment. My wife and I split the Pollo (con) Crema, a side of guac, two bowls of the obligatory chips and salsa, and a (small) watermelon margarita roomy enough for multiple goldfish. I've never had anything the like of our main entrée at a Mexican restaurant, as both its flavor and texture were seemingly more Italian-inspired, but it was still quite enjoyable: creamy, buttery, filling without being heavy. Scanning the menu, it was easily (in my humble opinion), the most "unusual" item on the menu, in comparison to the rest. It may not be what everyone is looking for when coming to a Mexican cocina, but we certainly enjoyed it. The salsa is a little on the watery side for my preference, but the flavor can't be argued with. And my wife's sizeable margarita lived up to expectations and its price tag. Service was as close to perfect as you can get: we were greeted by an eminently friendly, warm and welcoming older gentleman who I *assume* is the owner, as anyone still working at his age either has a passion, or personal investment, in their chosen career, or both; and our primary server, other than being a little difficult to track down at the end of the meal, couldn't have been better. Mi Cava & Cocina claims to be the end result of 30 years of family recipes, brought into the spotlight, and it certainly feels that way. It straddles the line between modern and matronly, familiar and fashionable, comforting and chic. On this first visit, my wife peeked behind the curtain into the kitchen, and sampled some of the chef's home-cooked classics. Next time, we'll have to give the more "traditional" cuisine a go as well, to see if it lives up to abuelita's standards and reputation. I have no doubt it will. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment I walked into the door, this place was the most amazing service, food, and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think I've seen in years. If you haven't been here yet, you are missing out. read more

Service was very slow to acknowledge we were there. Slow enough someone who was waiting before us walked out. Food was mediocre, I had chicken fajitas, they were ok. Everything was just okay. For its price I would expect better. read more

Would definitely recommend food 4+ stars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambulance 4 star, service friendly, then non existent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had to find server for plates, refill drinks, tortillas for the fajitas, refill on chips and salsa and our check. I would rate service at a 1 star. Food great though! read more

If you're considering eating here, do yourself a favor and don't. My family and I arrived for our 8pm Thanksgiving reservation, only to find the doors locked, the sign turned off, and staff very clearly inside pretending the world outside didn't exist. Eventually someone stepped out--not to apologize, not to explain, not to offer even the slightest attempt at making things right--but simply to inform us that our reservation had been canceled and that we were essentially S.O.L. That was it. No "We're sorry," no call, no email, no text. Just a cold door slammed in our faces on a cold, rainy holiday night. The level of indifference was honestly breathtaking. It takes effort to treat people this poorly. To make a reservation days in advance only to be met with a shrug and a locked entrance is beyond unprofessional--it's downright shameful. This restaurant has mastered the art of making guests feel like an inconvenience. If you're looking for a place that respects its customers, look literally anywhere else. This was garbage-level service from start to finish. read more

Off the hook in every way. The cocktails were so well made. We ordered the ceviche and were blown away. It was so flavorful and beautifully presented. Our server was so nice and friendly, gave us just enough time but didn't neglect us. The mole is next level. My friend got the pork belly, took a bite and said, "Oh wow." [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the decor! Definitely more upscale than your usual Mexican restaurant but not so fancy you can't wear jeans.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We are convinced if this place were closer in to downtown, you would never get a seat. Truly a gem, hidden in plain sight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Mother's day disappointment. We had reservations at this place of which we are frequent visitors and the food is good. It was better their first year. Anyhow there were 10 of us for reservation. the service was not good, we ordered oysters, they brought the oysters and 10 minutes later the fixings, We had ordered additional items like tortillas to go with our food, the food came first, the tortillas came when we had already eaten half of our meal. The service was very disorganized. One of the meals came with fresh fruit, but instead of fresh fruit it was served with canned pineapple. Unfortunately the quality of food is not as good as it used to be eaither. from Jannette Villarreal read more

The waiters and Manager are rude. Food is not bad but they take to long to bring it to the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was the only thing worth it, alive music excellent.. Conjunto Alegre Salsa band the best.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My son and I were looking for a Mexican restaurant that we haven't tried before. I feel like this place isn't terrible and it has potential, but there are some problems. It was practically empty on a Monday at 6pm. Promptly seated and given the most tiny little serving of tortilla chips with a bland salsa. Maybe 10 chips in the bowl. Chips were good, but the serving size was ridiculous and really inattentive waitstaff. There were only two tables being used... mine and one other (and they were almost done). So why it took forever to get a refill on those chips seemed weird. I had a $13 small margarita with mescal. I swear I could not even sense any alcohol in it. Server said it was 16 oz. It was not. The glass would have been 12 oz go Ordered an app of guacamole. For $14, it was a rip off. Small portion, ice cold, and not a lot of flavor. My kid ordered a Torta, I had steak fajitas. Torta was giant and not served on the right type of bread. This was more like a baguette. Served with spicy potatoes. Odd choice. I didn't try the sandwich, but he didn't indicate it was great. My fajitas were mostly onions and grease. :( read more

Just ate here for the first time. Fish tacos were delicious, service was great and prices reasonable. Highly recommend!

My son and I were in Portland around 3:30ish and decided to get some food to wait for a contact to get home so we wouldn't have to cross the bridge three more times. So glad we did. Great food and very filling. We spent as much here ($50 with hefty tip) as we did at Burgerville but the food was so much better here! I would choose this place every time over BV. It started, as you would expect in a Mexican restaurant, with chips and salsa. I am not an expert in "authentic Mexican" anything but I have been around the block a few times so it was a relief to see these were NOT store bought "chips" but real tortillas cut into wedges then fried to a light golden brown, crispy, light and NOT greasy. The salsa was super fresh, bursting with flavor and a bit thin, which is what happens when you use real, fresh ingredients. My son ordered the cava fish tacos and I ordered the birria beef cava burrito. WOW is all I can say. We were drinking water and this was one of the very few places I've been recently that still use a water carafe at your table instead of having a server fill your water. I like this and believe it's a better way as servers need to concentrate on the food not water and they already have enough to do, plus it's more convenient to the diners. The presentation was very good and picture perfect. Our food was served on two light blue stoneware platters that were very pleasing to the eye and evoked old world style. (will hopefully post pics soon) The food was superior in every way. It tasted as good as it looked, if the guacamole was any fresher it would still be an avocado, the pico de gallo was also very fresh tasting and flavorful. The fish tacos were so good! Fish was crisp and smoky and the other ingredients were top notch. The burrito had luscious chunks of tender beef (they need some kind of steak knives, hopefully with non serrated blades) that could have been shredded more but I'll deal with the chunks. It was juicy, tender enough to be cut (mostly) with a butter knife, and very flavorful. The rice was light and fluffy if a little bland (tip use the salsa that is left over from the chips to brighten it up) and the beans were excellent (they are NOT refried but whole simmered frijoles) quite tasty. Everything tasted very fresh and clean. Overall an excellent experience and value. read more

First class Mexican restaurant with fantastic food. Place was absolutely spotless. My shrimp dish had just the right amount of heat. Beans came in a separate container. Not sure if I liked that arrangement! No rice??? My girlfriend had chicken in chocolate mole sauce. I tried it and was some of the best sauce I've ever eaten. Hers came with a side of rice and a small salad. Again the rice was a separate dish, she felt as I did, not crazy about that way of serving the rice, and no beans??? Tortillas were served with both meals and were warm. We didn't stay for desert as the meal and drink were a little expensive for Mexican cuisine. I'd have given the place 5 stars, but the server cleared her plate and left my dirty dish's in front of me, then 10 minutes later he arrived with the check. Went to Dairy Queen for desert, blizzards are the best. read more

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To sum it up, I felt like I left this place feeling robbed for what I paid. It doesn't help that they don't post any of their prices on the menu. Steak bites - literally just dried up beef Queso fundido - not bad Calamari - couldn't find any in it. Just tasted like breading. The cava combo parillada - dried up tasteless chicken. Steak was dry but seasoning so that saved it. Shrimp tasted so bland. What's wild is they charge $56 for it but the quality of it is atrocious. I don't write reviews often and I'm not a huge stickler for food but this place was horrible and I left here almost scammed out of my money due to absolute poor quality for what I paid. I can pay too dollar if the food matches the price but it wasn't the case. Will literally never set foot in here again and I hope this review saves someone their time and money. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Last note the ambiance was weirdly bright. Wasn't a fan[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food was great. The service was great. The server was knowledgeable and the staff was pleasant with everyone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The parking was easy. I am from the Bay Area and I was impressed with the selection. Make sure you stop for Mexican food.... read more

Mi Cava & Cocina - SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Took our luncheon group here for lunch. The last time we were here, was when it was a seafood restaurant. One of my group members showed me a photo of the tacos that he ordered, the last time he was here, and right away, I wanted that! Other members ordered the Chicken Vegetable Soup, Chile Relleno, Shrimp Taco (they shared). We also ordered Black Beans. The Salsa with Chips, mentioned about the chips were a little bit salty for our taste (4 of us said so), but I was wiping the salt off before I dipped and it was OK to me, but the Salsa, was hot for my taste. They should have mild, also, but I didn't ask. (I should have). I didn't dip my chips again. One guy told us, the salsa was his favorite! I had the Pastor Tacos. (A bit disappointed, it didn't look as full as the photo of my friend's. To me, it looked more like a food cart version. He's been here before, but I'm the one doing the review, so . . . See photo. I like the avocado sauce and pineapples in my tacos. I've not had those 2 combinations before. The restrooms were very clean. Customer service was impeccable. The outside dining rooms were added, during the COVID, I was told by our friend, was very nice & cozy! read more

Mi Cava & Cocina - Chile Relleno. - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Service was great but that's where the good stopped. Very expensive for the poor quality. Margarita was overly sweet, guacamole awful- small size and $14 (Safeway guac is way better), food flavor and quality was terrible. Won't be returning. read more

We got seated right away by the very nice host. Ordered drinks and food at the same time. Drinks arrived promptly, food took over 30 minutes to arrive. No one ever rechecked on us, never offered more chips. Food was good, but service horrible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This was a Sunday at 1 pm. Not busy at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The table behind us left. We won't be back. read more

Service was awesome. The food and drinks there are so good, they came out at a very reasonable time. Overall the place is so good and very aesthetically pleasing. Definitely would recommend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance and service were on point![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the food left a bit to be desired, I expected a little more flavour for the price, but the interior and service make it worth it! The portions are good so at least you don't leave hungry! read more

I think it's worth mentioning that this place is not your typical Mexican restaurant. Don't expect chips and salsa to come with your meal like Baja Fresh. This place is meant to be an upscale dining experience. With that being said, the food we had was phenomenal. We came during Happy Hour which had a very selected amount of options available. We ordered the queso fundido, steak bites and the pastor tacos with rice on the side. The queso fundido with chorizo was excellent! As some people mentioned, the ratio of cheese to chorizo was a little bit off.. lots of chorizo with minimal cheese. It was also very stringy melted cheese so it was hard to get a spoonful but the taste was delicious! It also came with a tasty chipotle salsa and warm soft tortillas. The steak bites were out of this world! They were cooked PERFECTLY. And were so tender and juicy it practically melted in our mouth. It came with a crema that was excellent as well but really wasn't needed on the dish. Lastly the tacos were top notch. The meat was tender and seasoned well and I appreciated the grilled pineapple in it to give the spicy sweet flavor explosion. Rice that we got on the side was great too. This place is excellent as long as you come with the mindset that it's NOT your typical Mexican restaurant and the prices reflect that. Not sure id come again but I do think it was worth the visit. read more

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Let's start with the good. The staff was nice and pleasant. After that it's all downhill. I ordered chicken enchiladas. This is something that should be simple from a Mexican restaurant. Check the pic below. I received a couple of tortillas with swiss cheese in it and some chopped chicken on top. The black beans were straight out of a can and everything was bland. This is a new establishment and maybe they can turn it around, but I will not try it again. There are too many options for Mexican food in PDX where I'm not taking a gamble. Too bad, I had high hopes when I walked in. read more

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A great place to meet. Food is excellent, drinks are top shelf, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's never too noisy to chat[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

We came during happy hour (Sunday through Thursday 3-5 pm and 9-close). They offer $2 off wines by the glass, $1 off draft beer, and $8 for the cocktail of the day. As for the HH food, they have a few options like queso fundito, aquachile tatemado, fresh black mussels or steamed clams as well as coconut shrimp. Their full menu has plenty of seafood dishes, steaks, and traditional dishes like enchiladas and moles. There are two seating areas - restaurant or bar side. We decided to sit near the bar because we mainly came for drinks but ended up sharing a few appetizers. We got the tostadas, mussels, and tacos de pastor. Everything was really good! I was a big fan of the mussels - which had shallots, dried chorizo, white wine, pickled jalapeños in a chipotle beurre blanc sauce... oh my gosh, I could have eaten multiple servings. Highly recommend getting those. The cocktails we ordered were beautiful presented and tasted great. I enjoyed the mezcal fresco and smokey mezcal Paloma, my husband had the hibiscus margarita (cocktail of the day) and a tamarindo mule. I would agree with that prices are a tad bit high. Our bill for 4 cocktails and 3 HH food items ended up being $91 (without tip). But they pride themselves with ingredients directly from the source to ensure freshness and sustainability, which we fully support and makes it totally worth it! Our waiter, Saul, was very friendly. He did a nice job checking up on us. They also have a covered + heated patio area that allows dogs! So we will definitely be back with our pup for some more margs :) read more

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Wowza. I don't even know how to approach this review except that we are taking bets on how long this place will last. For real. Worst meal we have had since moving here. I'll eat most anything even if it is meh and I could not...It wasn't even the prices that bothered us. We have no issue dropping money for a meal (we did last night for an AMAZING Italian supper) but paying these prices for underwhelming food, ugh. Environment was pretty cold and sterile. Not that it matters a lot to me as long as the food is good but a couple of areas had benches and furniture piled up. This was on the patio area which could be super nice. Take a few hours and clean it up. Make it presentable since this restaurant is trying to be upscale. We did not order any alcohol and only had water. The water or maybe it was the glasses had an odor. A very foul odor. My wife couldn't get past it. Appetizer Queso fundido. Super small portion and literally barely any cheese. We paid for a Luke warm pile of chorizo and three tiny store bought tortillas that were stale and tough. Appetizer guacamole. Actually very tasty with a little chili oil. Chips served with it were good also. We pretty much ate this for our meal. My wife ordered the Mole Amarillo and had two bites. It was cold, even the "mole" sauce that they poured on top once served. The sauce could not have tasted more like spaghetti sauce. No way this is a mole. We have eaten many meals with mole and this was not one. The dish was flavorless. I think 3 bites was all that was eaten. She asked for chicken on it and there wasn't any chicken. We told the waiter and he just said, "Oh Sorry." I had the steak enchiladas. I had asked for two steak and one chicken so I could try both and the waiter said yes. After the order was put in I was told the can only do one meat due to how the presentation of the food it. I don't agree with this being a good enough reason a customer can't get what they want, but I'm not the boss there so...steak it was. The presentation was more like a deconstructed taco. They had a "red" sauce for today. (They have daily sauces I guess since he said it's what it came with today) The 3 tortillas were flat with a layer of cheese inside which tasted just like a mozzarella stick with the red sauce all over it. It was not appetizing. The steak was rubbery, ZERO flavor, and was mayyyyybe a tad warm. Maybe. There was a couple of radish bits on top. Had a side of rice also. Just plain white rice. Add some paprika or something please...this all needed flavor. Will not return. Will not recommend. I don't understand the food not being hot. There were, I think, two other tables so I KNOW the kitchen was not in the weeds. The food seemed to have been pre-prepared and maybe warmed up?? Not sure but then maybe that's why it didn't hold heat? read more

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Amazing! This was the best meal I've had in years. From the friendly and attentive front of the house staff to the food, it is obvious that everyone here cares and are sharing their love of food and good service. Everything was plated beautifully and tasted even better. The Coconut Shrimp were perfectly cooked and still plump. The coconut beading was a deep golden brown and crispy. They were more nutty than sweet. The Jamaican reduction that was brushed under the shrimp tasted a bit like a really good balsamic reduction, which with the little dollops of cream cheese foam, gave just the right hint of sweetness. Next was the Pork Belly with Mole Negro. The pork was nicely rendered, luscious and so tender that I literally cut it with my butter knife. The mole was deep, dark, complex and flavorsome. Today's seasonal vegetables were carrots and broccolini. The turned carrots were deeply roasted, tender and had a rich flavor. Usually when it comes to cooked carrots, I'm - meh - but these were perfect. The broccolini were a vibrant green and a perfect al dente. This was my first Mezcal Fresca, so I can't really compare it, but it was really good! An amazing meal and I will be back (there are still a lot of things on the menu that I have to try). read more

Mi Cava & Cocina - Coconut Shrimp Appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Overpriced, chintzy portions, poor service. Since it opened, Sweetie wanted to try this Mexican restaurant; we finally went. Her margarita was made with next-to-antifreeze Taquilla I could smell across the table. After ordering her beverage, the waiter took her menu and marched off. She had to chase him down in the bar to get a menu to look over. Really absent-minded service. The chips were great, the best part of the meal; the salsa was okay. Sweetie ordered Cava's Last Burrito, Shrimp. A large flour tortilla filled with beans, rice, guacamole sauce, sour cream, and pico de gallo and covered with extra gooey Red cheese sauce. But, it should have been called a "shrimp flavored burrito" because the shrimp flecks were hard to find. It was almost entirely beans and rice. I judge a Mexican restaurant on their Fajitas, in my case chicken. Again, this was "chicken-flavored fajitas". Doing a quick sort in the skillet, there was five small soup spoons (not tablespoons) of chicken shreds swimming in the grease; I'd estimate less than five ounces of meat. So, it was about 80% bell pepper and onions and 20% chicken. The black beans were pretty good, yet lacked seasoning (salt). The rice was flavorless. There was no salt on the table, so it was just bland. Sweetie wanted to take some her shrimp-flavored beans-and-rice burrito home; and again, we had to track down a server for a to-go container -- they were all in the bar. Then, time to pay the $60 bill for a forgetful meal, we again had to track down a server. The Gateway District needs a good, moderately priced Mexican restaurant. This is NOT it. read more

Service and food were amazing . Daniela was an incredible and we will definitely be back for our next date night. read more

Mi Cava & Cocina - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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