I was doing an event here today, and we're both tired, so after packing up the truck, instead of…read moreheading home or elsewhere for dinner, I thought I'd try this grill & bar restaurant. We just walked over to the door. All ready, I didn't like entering with a loud music, I asked to be seated where it's quieter. She said: she'll turn it down. It didn't seem like the music any quieter, so hubby asked her again, and she said: someone may have turned it back up, she would lower it again. The music did get quiet. (There were small children at the time). We ordered from extensive menu. I chose the Empanada de Camaron: 4 fried turnover Empanada stuffed with cheese, shrimp, and vegetable sofrito (mixed with aromatic ingredients then sautéed), accompanied with Mexican sauce. Hubby picked the Chile Relleno: Poblano chili pepper, stuffed with mixed cheese and potato, battered in whipped egg then deep-fried to a golden brown and bathed in delicious tomato sauce. Both were delicious! The relleno was served with rice pilaf with mixed vegetable, he said he didn't care too much for that. I only ate only one of my empanada, because I was filling up with my chips & enjoying my salsa, but I wasn't really hungry. I took the rest home, for later. I love the sauce! I told Adriana, and she said: Oh! You didn't want that? I tried to tell her: I'd like it to go. (I have a feeling we're having problem communicating, she's very nice, though). The service: We were talked to by 4-5 different servers who asked us how we were doing. One: I asked if I could have mild salsa sauce, and she said: No, those were the choices they all have. A few minutes later, I asked a bus boy, but he asked someone else (who spoke English), and he - Alexander - he delivered a warm salsa to our table. He came back again, to ask how it was. The 5th girl who showed up at our table, mentioned to her about our anniversary. Towards the end, we did get a complimentary flan (thank you), but both of our water glass were empty, and we didn't get a refill, we're done. The restroom were clean, and I love the decor of the restaurant, specially the fresh flowers on each table.

Mostly a good experience with a few exceptions. For starters, the music was too to understand the…read morewaitress. I'll get to the other exceptions later. The insider is large, and has an industrial vibe. It's open and airy, though, and has an interesting neon mural. They brought our chips and salsa first. They were standard, bagged chips with both Red and green salsas. The green is better, but you can't actually dip the chip into the little metal cups because they're too small. I got coffee. The creamers were French Vanille Coffee Mate. Ew. Not good. My wife ordered a margarita, which looked nice, but it tasted like it was made with a mix instead of lime and Cointreau. We split Canaries a la Diabla, which is a spicy shrimp dish with rice. The rice was a bit overcooked, but maybe that's the way it's done. The shrimp was milder than I was expecting, but it was flavorful (almost a mole) and not too rich. Touched all the bases. My complaint was that the shells were still on. We had a lot of trouble eating them. The waitress said afterwards that we could have ordered them shell off, but she should have given us that option when we ordered. It came with a small salad with vinaigrette, pineapple and beet on lettuce. It was nice. The experience was a near miss, but we'll try it again.

Best Aguachiles in town!!! Live music, amazing micheladas and customer service. Highly recommend!!!read more

the staff is very nice and attentive, the place was clean, but the food wasn't great. The wife…read moreand i got a 2 campechanas and honesty the portion was too small, also it came with way too much water/juice, got empanadas de camaron and fish tacos . Tacos not great, empanadas way too oily. Nice people nice place, but probably i won't come back.

In town for a bit and this is right by us. Sooo good. The tacos, tortillas, and salsas are amazing!read more

Used to live off Foster and went here often. In the last 2 years, something has changed. It's now a…read moresit down restaurant and feels a little.. white washed? I haven't been in some time because I no longer live close so wanted to stop by. Before, seemed a family was running it. Today, cashier didn't know what came with what or toppings. Was missing half my to go order. My burrito was 90% rice with very little steak, which smelled past its prime. The tortilla is very good. Sad, maybe an off day or maybe this used to be great place has set sail.

Been to the restaurant a number of times and has never disappointed. I am not from Portland but…read moreseem to be drawn to this restaurant on a regular basis

Like shrimp? Like Mexican food? You need to eat at Don Kamaron…read more Yes, it's a bit spendy (although less than it appears because the portion sizes are HUGE). Yes, you'll need to dust off your pidgin Spanish to help you order (we were the only customers who weren't fluent). But AMAZING Mexican seafood, really only equalled by Mi Lindo Nayarit in McMinville. They don't take reservations, but it's a very big place and even at 7pm on a Friday we were able to get a table right away. Be warned, though, that if your order goes in after any of the huge tables celebrating quinceañera you could wait a while. It's ok, it takes at least an hour to work through one of those margaritas anyways. Oh, and yeah, they have non-seafood items on the menu. No, you shouldn't order them. If you have a no-seafood person in your group, maybe skip it.

I have always been very happy. The food is fresh and yummy, the drinks are cold and the chips and…read moresalsa are fresh. If you can handle spice, ask for the spicy salsa - it is the green one, not the red/orange one here! The service is like a standard diner, this is not a fast-food place, nor should it be! Who would want fast food seafood?! The dining space is comfortable, good temperature, lighting, etc. Fun music is normally playing and there is a tv to entertain those who need to watch something. Overall, I am willing to spend a little more to get real seafood from a restaurant that is run by real people. :)

I live near here and always drive by and tonight my boyfriend took us to try it out! Valeria was…read moreour server and she was amazing! We ordered some drinks, shrimp ceviche & raw oysters and all were so yummy! We will totally be back soon!

This place is amazing!! The food is so fresh and delicious!! Great service and wonderful place to…read morehang out with friends

We sat at the bar. Just needed a quick dinner. The service was very slow, not the bar tenders…read morefault, as he was also trying to make all of the drinks for the dining area. The chicken enchiladas were full of fresh chicken, however, it was extremely bland. Even the enchilada sauce didn't have much flavor. The beans were ok. The chimichanga was basically just as boring. Very little flavor and just chicken. The positive was the shredded chicken was plentiful. Salas was pretty good. Chips were the thicker corn style. Which personally are not my favorite. Will not go back. The outside patio was nice, the best part of the restaurant.

If you are looking for great ambiance that includes table chips and salsa this is your place! Two…read moresalsas come out, a mild and a spicy. I got the taco salad with chicken. It was a perfect large portion and great toppings. I would probably add or just have the refried beans inside for my protein because they were so good. The michelada was massive and had a tajin rim, it was a tad spicy too. Overall this is a great choice for all of the classic Mexican dishes you crave. The service was so friendly and inside was lively. The churros were a pleasant surprise too. Mostly because I've not had many churros and it was warm and crispy. Lotto machines in the bar area, bonus!

A bit expensive! Definitely a nicer sit down spot. Super cute interior but a little squeezed. I…read moredidn't find anything on the menu that spoke to me. Nothing is really under $20 for a meal. Granted the portions are huge. My dad and I shared the nachos. Staff was really nice. I loved the chips and salsa.

First, know that the service is excellent, Tono and team were so nice…read more Unfortunately, while this family-run establishment has a model that works, it's not for me. Gringas with permed gray hair seem to love it. These types of Mexican restaurants can be found along the coast, the Westside and in SE Portland. They are typified by Campbell's "Pace-like" salsa and dishes drowned in ranchero sauce and cheese. At least the chips were warm and decent. The Chile Relleno was an eggy crepe around parts of a chile, there was no stem. They don't offer carnitas (a bad sign), just cubed pork. One and definitely done.

We were here because we were invited for a free lunch, to be here…read more The restaurant was clean and colorfully decorated. Wide selections of Mexican food in their menu. Meal also come with tortilla chips & salsa & bean dips. Hubby ordered his usual Chili Relleno, 1 Enchilada & 1 Taco. The food was authentic and tasted very good. I ordered the Steak Fajita, served with rice, beans, and tortilla along with bed of sauteed onions, bell peppers, sour cream & guacamole (which I didn't care). I was surprised, that I thought, maybe he had made a mistake on my order, but the rice & beans were part of my dish! Which was too much for lunch, but it was meant for another meal, another time. Which was fine with us. In the men's restroom, hubby said, one of the two sink basin, has a large ugly hole in it, that has not been repaired. In the ladies' restroom, the stall I was in, couldn't lock up. As I was done, I looked to where the toilet paper were, it was empty. I actually took a photo of it, UNTIL after I was done, there's another 2 large toilet paper holder. In other words, to the right, there's toilet paper. To the let, they're empty. (I had to use a toilet seat cover to wipe). The service was friendly, and prompt, when it was time to order or have our meals.