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    Ocotillo

    4.6 (95 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Corinne A.

    Great space away from the bustle of Congress or the OP, but still in the MF house. The food was absolutely delicious. We had chilis relenjos, brisket tacos, the corn dip, and a tasty bevy with coconut and pineapple! I LOVED it! The churros were a perfect ending!

    Gauc
    Jeff D.

    This was our first time here and parking was a total pain in the ass. When we walked in we were welcomed immediately The service was outstanding. Everyone seemed happy to be there. The warden and I sat at the bar and ordered a latte, modelo and guacamole to start. The guacamole was delicious, but very small in portion. We then had the birria grilled cheese with consommé. This was outstanding and should be a go to for rainy day in Portland. We ended with the short stack. This was different to say the least. The wife didn't like it at all after one bite.I didn't love it, but it's not your typical pancake. It's kinda overthinking what a pancake should be, the syrup was very thin and didn't complement the cake very well. We both ordered an additional drink and after it all our bill was 101.52 for two beers, two lattes, gauc, two birria's, and pancakes.

    Smoked Brisket Taco
    Jack B.

    Packed with flavor and great quality ingredients. The vibe on the inside is fun and beautiful, the exact Tex-mex style. Maybe the best brunch spot in Portland and tucked away in the west end. Some days I've had to wait an hour and others I've been able to get right in. The birria grilled cheese is incredible and the best is the Terlingua brisket hash. Never had a bad taco from here and never had a bad cocktail either. I'm a huge fan of Terlingua and being able to get a similar style food on the opposite side of town , with a lot of the same ingredients, and before lunch is amazing. Always the nicest staff working as well. I will continue to recommend this spot to tourists and friends.

    Ceviche
    Lizzy M.

    Amazing! Lots of local parking, very centrally located in the west end. The vibe in here is southwestern modern with very cool conversation pit style booths. The food was seasoned, colorful, and creative. This is a great place to bring someone if you wanna show off. The horchata and chocolate tres leches were amazing. They had some very interesting cocktails. My date ordered a cocktail with some sort of bacon reduction and he adored it. We got shrimp ceviche for the table and lox tostada. All was amazing. Our waiter was a hoot, you could tell he really adored the restaurant and menu and he was so kind to us. Round of applause for Ocotillo.

    Huevos Ranchero
    Christina G.

    My family and I visited Ocotillo for brunch in the West End of Portland and making a reservation was definitely the right call. The restaurant is very popular and fills up quickly. There were four of us, and I ordered their take on huevos rancheros. The flavors really stood out, especially with the two different hot sauces that gave the dish just the right amount of heat and depth. It was one of the highlights of my meal. The brunch cocktails were also excellent and complemented the food well. Prices are in line with what you would expect at a higher end brunch spot, particularly one that is so well known in the area. The service was attentive and friendly throughout, and the overall atmosphere has a modern but inviting feel that makes it a fun place to linger. Our server give us recommendations for other local hotspots to dine at. Ocotillo is a great choice if you are looking for a lively brunch experience in Portland. I would absolutely come back and try more of the menu.

    Masa buttermilk Pancake
    Taals B.

    Best brunch place in town! The food is such flavorful and it's a beautiful place to stop by. Make sure you're prepared to wait up to 30 mins in a cozy crowded room for Sunday brunch. We go there often. Love love love their brisket with salsa!!

    Salsa and chips
    Megumi M.

    The interior is so cute and beautifully decorated! They have a large drink menu. The food was good, but different from what I was imagining. The enchiladas were not your traditional enchiladas. Service at the beginning was a little slow, but was great as the night went on. I wish they had their churros but they were sold out!

    Shot of tequila- orange slices have cinnamon and a little chili so good
    Michele J.

    You might drive by and miss this off the beaten path oasis. Formerly a store years ago, changed to a Mexican flare brunch spot and recently opened for dinner experience is not a place to miss. While a small place and menu it packs a powerful punch of flavor. Staff well versed in their offerings in food and libations. They have a small allergy menu which has options and warmings of cross contamination. We had the taco dinner and the protein offerings were flavorful. Tequila/mezcal fans unite! They have local brews and specialty cocktails. Parking can be challenging as this is in a neighborhood, but it is worth it. We made reservations and were seated right away. The inside makes you feel like you are at a Mexican siesta, however lighting is a bit dark which you can tell in Our photos.

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    Conrad J.

    Friends invited us to Ocotillo and it did not disappoint!! This place is beautiful and has a very comfortable air about it. I found out up until a few months ago it was primarily a brunch place. Well they do dinner with ease. Come early to find parking. This area of Dartmouth is primarily residential so street parking is challenging, but worth it. All staff are friendly, full of information and prompt. Now food & drink!! Mezcal and tequila prominent. Plenty of other options as well. Check out the food pictures, they taste as good as it looks. I had the bites Grilled Cheddar and brisket on sour dough. It was delicious and the perfect serving. This place is on my return to list!

    Cornbread
    Emily K.

    I haven't eaten nearly enough brunch in Portland but Ocotillo was a great pick! I went in on a Sunday morning and was seated at the bar right away. If you have a larger group it seems reservations are good to have. The bartenders Izzy and Jenny were both amazing! Super helpful and checked in frequently. I got the citrus-ade which is lemon, lime, and grapefruit lemonade and was perfectly refreshing. I tried the cowboy curds and gravy and also got a side of cornbread. They had a bunch of specials that also sounded delicious! My meal was so good and a good sized portion. It reheated well the next day for lunch! The brisket was juicy and tender and paired really nicely with crispy potatoes and cheese curds. Loved the buttery and moist cornbread as well with the sweet honey butter - exactly what I was craving! I would love to come back here and try lunch and dinner as well.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Felicia M.

    My daughter and I went here for lunch yesterday and sat out on the back patio which is a nice, quiet space. We started with iced lattes that were delicious. I had the huevos rancheros and my daughter had the haddock eggs Benedict. We started with chips and guacamole, the food was delicious. I had been wanting to go for sometime and glad I finally made it!

    eggs benedict's and the hash dishes

    Wow what a delicious lunch me and my friend had here! she got the hash and i got the benedict and all i can say is that is about the best benedict i have ever had in my life, the biscuits were so incredible and the pork was seasoned fabulously. katie was an amazing server, and all the staff seemed extremely happy to make our dining experience the best it could possibly be. if i could give this place 10 stars i would.

    Horchata Tiramisu
    Denver C.

    Such a cute spot- the decor is outstanding and really feels like you're transported somewhere other than Maine. Great cocktail list, we ordered the bloody mary, the desert dust, and the horchata colada. The desert dust had chile and date infused mezcal which they make themselves and it's fantastic. Actually everything they make is all on site which was so cool. We ordered the pork shoulder and brisket tacos, the brisket hash, the masa pancakes, the maple griddled cornbread, and the horchata tiramisu. Everything was incredible. You can tell they are smoking the meats on site they were so flavorful and tender. The poached eggs on the hash were absolutely perfect. The mass pancakes were a pleasant surprise especially with the pineapple maple syrup! The maple grilled cornbread was outstanding and simple in the best way. The horchata tiramisu was absolute perfection. Not a bad bite was had for our brunch. The servers were also incredibly helpful and answered every question we had to help us have a wonderful meal. Definitely a must go brunch spot in Portland!

    Side of fruit and side of cornbread

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