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    Sabor del Rio Cafe

    4.6 (71 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ronan N.

    I have been here so many times and it's great! The food is incredible (Puerto Rican street food), and very authentic. The owner is super friendly and passionate. And, you can't complain about the view! Unfortunately this is the only Puerto Rican place left in PDX but it's super delicious!

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    Veronica P.

    What a great little GEM! Away from the tourist, Local small business for a win. We stumbled upon this quaint cafe right on the marina. Small but mighty. Provides great Puerto Rican food right on the water. Sandwiches are served with curly fries. Services was great, friendly and thankful we stopped by. Indoor or outdoor seating, greaT salsa music. It's a little tricky to get to but once you see the flag at the end of the dock...you made it. Enjoy

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    John H.

    Friday night was the season opening of a must visit floating restaurant!! Sabor del Río Café I love their sandwiches! Who doesn't love eating on the river?!? Louis Morales and his family run this magical spot right on the Columbia River in Sundance Marina off Marine Drive near Salty's! Come by car or boat! They deliver an incredible experience! They have cool artwork featured inside, with prints for sale Great vibes! Worth the journey!

    Shawn B.

    Sabor del Rio Cafe is a hidden gem. The experience alone is worth going. The location is in a marina on a house/restaurant boat. The food was amazing as well as the service. Excellent recommendations made and what a view!

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    Jeri L.

    Great find with great food. I searched for floating restaurants and this one came up. They were so kind. I didn't know they were closing early because his daughter was graduating. They kindly informed me it would have to be a to go order and I was perfectly fine with that. They brought my food for dining in and said they had a few more folks to help before they closed and asked me to take a seat and enjoy. I ate quickly because no one needs to wait for me. The food was so good. I ordered two tacos that were suppose to have steak but they had run out the chef said I can make it with chicken and I agreed. It was sooooooo good. This place is small and on the river but the decor is very beach oriented which I like. Thank you so much for your kindness. I can't wait to come back. Congratulations to the graduate.

    Matt S.

    Hidden gem for sure. I just went here last weekend and it was great! The Puerto Rican street tacos were excellent and had a nice little spicy kick to them. We also had the shredded beef tacos which were also very good. We shared the tostones which were okay but I'd probably skip them next time; I thought they were a bit bland. We were lucky and had excellent weather in the mid-70's. There's a fair number of outdoor tables (which were full when we arrived) however there's also so cool "bar" seating facing the river and it was absolutely wonderful to watch the boats go by as we ate our food and sipped on some beers. Helpful tip, there is some signage from the road into the parking lot, however once there it's a little more difficult to find. When facing the river, take the long ramp down on the LEFT side. There's some small signage that says "Cafe" and just keep following those signs. If I had any feedback, it would be to provide bigger and better signage from the parking lot. I'll definitely go back. What a great and fun place to have a quick bite. Give this place a try for sure!

    Celia R.

    La comida estaba bien rica. El lugar muy bello. Very good experience. The staff were great and greeted us with a smile and gave us detail about the menu.

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    Shai-Ann G.

    The food was amazing, the vibes were amazing, the view was amazing!! The family is so sweet and it's evident they put their heart & soul into their food and service. I've never eaten on a floating restaurant before so this was a great experience! I even brought my dog & they gave him a water bowl! I wish nothing but the best for this place & can't wait to come back soon!

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    Josh B.

    Go to Sabor Del Rio for the excellent views and hangout space. The boat is at the end of a rarely-used pier, putting you IN the river, and offers glorious views up and down the Columbia on a nice day. For food and drink, they have beers in the cooler, and offer PR tacos and really good tostones, but not a lot else (the kitchen is TINY, you'll see). Also service can take a while, but you should be there for the views and the hangout and not in a hurry. Great place for groups in the 5-9 people size. Wear your sunscreen.

    A great way to enjoy lunch
    Andrew A.

    Talk about a hidden gem: right on the Columbia River. Authentic Cuban/Puerto Rican cuisine owned and operated by a father and son. The Cubano sandwich was excellent! The fries would be too if it wasn't for the light tempura-type batter that seems to be popular. Opt for the Taco Tuesday special: the tortillas weren't anything special, but the roasted pork was delicious. Some good beer options. The vibe and scenery are the draw. Clever and smart to open a restaurant on the edge of the marina. Service was excellent. They're located on Marine Dr. just east of NE 33rd. Walk down the long ramp on the east side of the parking lot. At the bottom take an immediate left, do not go straight.

    Chef.. great cook and personality
    Johnny L.

    Best Cubano here in Portland! The owner and family was extremely friendly and showed me their kitchen and behind the scenes The sandwich itself was tasty.. perfect melted Swiss on a light and crisp bread with ham, mustard, pickles and pork.. AND we're not even talking about the Puerto Rican food yet.. which I look forward to coming back and trying Great View! Inside the Marina Restroom clean A Solid Choice.. I recommend it

    Laura C.

    A beautiful Puerto Rican family from Miami came to Oregon and started a catering company, then opened this fabulous seasonal floating restaurant. The plantains and sauce were delicious! So was the Cubano sandwich and Puerto Rican street tacos. Besides non-alcoholic beverages, they have an array of wines, as well as canned beers & ciders. The location is fabulous for boaters but there is a large parking lot for people who have to drive. The ramp is steep, (but not grated like the one at the Island Cafe) so it is handicap assessable. And parking is free and the lot is decent sized. This Cafe is perfect for outdoor dining in the summer!

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    Scott S.

    Food was really tasty and came out pretty quickly even with a small constant line. I got the plate special and maduros. There was sufficient seating which is all outdoors so plan accordingly. Dock wasn't too rough but is very exposed so if you get motion sick or there are larger ships going by could be an issue. The only negative was that the wasps were out in force but mainly kept along the north edge so the seating near the entry were better.

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    Food was seasoned and delicious! Service was friendly and helpful and sitting outside on the water was perfect!

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    Best floating restaurant on river. Very friendly staff. Food is soooooo good! Highly recommend the cubano.

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    Are the tables well shaded on hot, sunny days?

    Hello! There are a limited amount of seats that are completely shaded while others may be in more direct sunlight depending on time of day.

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