2nd time at this regular pop up in Cafe Olli. There's a limited menu but they change it up a lot…read more We enjoyed everything we had both times. Highlight was crawfish etoufee and the blueberry cobbler was delish. Nice they're open Sunday through Tuesday when other places are closed.

Ma Cher is a true Portland culinary gem and they're serving the best food in the city right now in…read morethe Cafe Olli space on NE MLK Blvd every Sunday - Tuesday. Chef/co-owner Chase Dopson's dedication to making rich shrimp and crab stocks from scratch creates an incredible depth of flavor in every dish, especially the outstanding shrimp and okra gumbo and the unforgettable rabbit sauce piquante. The fried catfish is perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside--and co-owner Maggie Irwin's homemade pies are absolute perfection. Just as memorable as the food is Maggie's warm hospitality, which makes me feel welcome every time. Ma Cher is a restaurant experience you'll never forget.

To sum up - Food: 5/5, Ambience: 0/5…read more They moved their food cart to some janky cement trap house that you would 100% never notice unless you knew where it was. We knew where it was and pulled in the parking lot and were still confused cause it said like wrestling/mexican dancing/flea market but seemed completely abandoned. We walked around the entire building looking for the door which looks locked like was open and there's a doorbell you can ring. Seems like a mostly to go spot but I can see it being fun if there's an event going on. But if not ur gonna be eating in a silent empty ballroom pretty much. I'm pretty sure they only have to go serveware anyhow. FOOD IS DELICIOUS THO But expensive - oxtail plate is $45 but it's a fkn mountain of meat I made 3 meals out of it, served with plantains, rice & a kinda spiced slaw. Plus the guy was super nice and gave us a Rasta Pasta on the house which was like a deliciously spiced jerk penne pasta

I have been here a couple of times. Let's start with this: the food is amazing! I have tried their…read moreox tail, goat, pasta, plantain, etc. All great! Meat tender and flavorful, falling off the bone. The spices are on point and saturates deep in to the food for tremendous flavor you can't miss. By default the Jamaican cuisine is often hot/spicy, so be aware and not fin yourself in a surprise. I think some of the items on the menu can be made not spicy, ask them for details. But I love spicy personally, so I am all in. Another great thing about it is the price is still reasonable given how crazy everything costs today. I don't feel like I am breaking banks for a good meal. And they do give a generous portion as well. The spot is kinda hidden in a boring looking building and a huge parking lot, but trust me it's worth the stop to try it -- there is already ample parking for you to pull in and out anyway, no inconvenience there. The owner operators are such nice people. Down to earth, with care and love for their customers. I talked with them to learn about the cuisine. Turned out it's a grandma's recipe that passed down thru generations. The BEST type of cooking in my opinion! Let's support this small local business and enjoy the great food!

I never write reviews but Jamaica House is just THAT good! My family and I were warmly greeted at…read morethe door (like family!). As we stepped inside, I immediately felt like I was transported to Jamaica. The vibes were incredible. The food was equally as amazing. The best jerk chicken I've ever had! Authentic, fresh, and made with love. Left us talking about it for days afterwards. We will definitely be back!

My son suggested we try this spot. I've had home cooked Jamaican food before, this was the best…read moreI've ever had. The restaurant is charming and dressed in full Jamaican colors and vibes. From the front gate to the front room, you can feel the calm, one-ness of Jamaican hospitality. We were greeted at the gate and lead to our seats by a wonderfully positive gentleman who welcomed us to our first visit and took our order with a smile. We tried the Jerk Chicken with Bread. Served with rice and cabbage. All very flavorful and well portioned. Couldn't pass up trying several Pies. The beef patty was solid...but that Jerk Chicken is SOOOOO good, it was the Chicken patty that edged out above the veggie and beef. All were baked with the best patty crust any hand pie could offer. We're going back and this time we're bringing the girls because the other folks dining there were raving about the Ox tail. Wife loves Ox tail and we had no room in our belly to give it a go. Also, recommend the Watermemlon juice. It was perfect with the spices of the Jerk Chicken.

This is literally the best seafood boil I've ever had. Seafood quality was amazing and the sauce…read morewas perfect. Everyone who loves seafood boil will probably love this place. It's a food truck, picnic tables out side or for take out. I am so impressed! Will order here again when I'm in town.

So bomb would literally go back to pdx just for his food so yummy 'and great customer service…read more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Atmosphere: It sits in a combo Food Hall/Performance Area. I went during the day which felt like a…read morestrange kind of vibe, but got the food to go. Cannot comment on the atmosphere at night. Food: I went with the Chicken Yassa which I found to be delicious. Demolished the whole thing and wanted more. Nice seasoning on the chicken, good balance with the rice, cucumber and tomato. Price: $15.95 for the dish (as of June 12, 2025). Pretty good amount of food. Price was about average to what I might expect. Service: Walk up to the counter to order. Food was ready in about 10 minutes. Parking: Street parking. There is ample parking in the area.

We got to Kabba's shortly after the lunch rush was over, so we got to sit and inhale the wonderful…read morespice combinations of our orders as they were being prepared. We had been to a Senegalese restaurant only once before and really enjoyed it, so the wait combined with the aroma was one of those Carly Simon "Anticipation" moments. My lamb order was not chunks of lamb but thinly sliced lamb chops grilled, so you had the flavor and the sear. The chicken dishes were equally savory as well as the accompanying sides. The ladies behind the counter were just so friendly, it was as much a pleasure to chat with them as it was to dine there.

What you get for $16 is a substantial full flavored plate of food. Well balanced with a cabbage…read moresalad, Cuban rice, a large heap of seasoned shredded beef, and 2 fried plantains. The flavors perfectly melded together....if this is Cuban food, I wanna visit Havana. The sweet fried plantains were an excellent finish to the complete meal. The portion size would have been gut-busting for one person but just right as a light lunch for me and my better half . Service was friendly & quick, even during the busy weekend lunch rush. It's in the roomy food cart pod at Mcloughlin & Holgate. This place is definitely worth a revisit to try the supposedly "best Cuban sandwich in town!"

It was our first time trying this Cajun food. My husband and I shared a dish of Ropa Vieja. Since…read morewe weren't too hungry, one plate filled us up perfectly. The side of fried plantain was so delicious. The meat and rice filled up the whole plate. Everything was very tasty. The station has plenty of seating. This station was great and relaxing, and we enjoyed great food with loved ones.

Disappointed to say the least. I should've went to the guy at yaad style Jamaican food on MLK. The…read morefood wasn't as good as the other place. This was the darkest curry chicken I have ever had. I asked for some extra cabbage; which I understand that's up to their discretion; but it looks like they gave me less instead. The curry chicken and gravy is extremely over-seasoned. You don't even see the yellow in the curry. I asked for a side of pepper sauce, I open it and it was just a blob of pepper sauce on top of my rice. I removed it and used my own Habanero sauce. The guy at the other place is very friendly and will always add in extras if you ask. This place has just gone down from years ago.

As much as I loved the conversation with the owner, the overall welcoming and friendliness; I am…read moreall about transparency and honesty in my reviews. I ordered the Jerk meal and it did not hit the way I was intending for it to. They got the spice level spot on however there were a couple of flavours missing. The ginger drink was lacking that ZING!! You know taste so good make you wanna slap your momma... lol Overall I would definitely go back to try other things on the menu.

First off, I love that this place has gluten free and dairy free for almost everything…read more My boyfriend wanted to try this place out as his family is from Nicaragua and he said it's very similar to Cuban style food. I have not really had Cuban food before so I didn't really have any expectations and or knowing to what to expect for flavor. However, both of us were blown away by the food and we're totally eat here again. We both left content and bellies full. I got the coconut margarita and he got the mango Mojito for our drinks . Both of the drinks were freshly made ( no pre mix here) and equally delicious. I ordered the spicy Mojo shrimp bowl with yellow rice. This was the first time I've ever had tostones and fell in love. The flavors of the whole bowl were amazing and I didn't even put hot sauce or salt on it to begin with. My boyfriend got the Roma vieja plate with fried yuca. The fried yuca was soooo good with the garlic dipping sauce. The brisket was tasty to The prices were really reasonable for the area. Just know that the Mississippi District , you gotta find street parking down a side street as it is usually crowded on the Main Street or limited. There's plenty of things to do in the neighborhood before and after.

My daughter had been to Cubo earlier this spring and suggested we try it. She and I happened to be…read morein the area together around lunchtime a couple of weeks ago, and I'm so glad we were! There were so many dishes I wanted to try, but I decided to try their special of the day, the Vaca Fritto Bowl. This was a great decision because it had a little bit of everything-- sweet and savory. Everything in the bowl was delicious, with the flavors and textures complementing each other. I was super excited to get to try the tostones without giving up the maduros. Our family always ordered the maduros at a favorite San Francisco place in the Haight, and I've always wanted to try the tostones. With the bowl, I didn't have to decide, which was awesome because both were fabulous. The avocado was perfectly ripe, as was the mango. There was ample seating inside and outside with a colorful and festive vibe. I look forward to returning and bringing my lobster.