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    Sabor del Rio Cafe

    4.6 (60 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    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!

    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!

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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.

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    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.

    Wen Q.

    Good food and friendly service. It's nice being on the river . Price is a bit high for what you get imo.

    Sean R.

    What a quaint floating little food shack on the marina on the Columbia. Calling it a restaurant is a bit of a stretch, aquatic food cart would be more accurate. They've got some riverfront seating. The menu is simple & small, some rice/beans plates, maduros, tacos. I got the big plate special w red rice & beans topped with/ slow-roasted carnitas style pork. Pretty good food but not mind-blowing I like it more for the peaceful vibe. The ppl there are friendly too. Plus it's fun when a big boat passes by and the waves make the whole place bob up & down a bit.

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    Liz S.

    A new restaurant at the end of the peer with amazing views of the Columbia River is the description that brought us down to this family owned cafe. But the authentic and hearty Puerto Rican food, Caribbean music and the lovely family that runs this little jewel will keep us coming back. I had the veggie burger and he had the Big Pork plate. Our fellow diners raved about the street tacos and the Cuban sandwich. Everything was delicious! I even snuck a taste of the melt-in-your mouth pork (but don't rat me out to my vegetarian friends!) Don't let rain keep you away, they have outdoor and "indoor (tarp walls with windows and heaters)" dining. And it is Oregon, after all. It's only liquid sunshine!

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    Carol D.

    Amazing food, seriously some of the best food anywhere! And it's very inexpensive and it's a floating restaurant on the Columbia River! It's a little tricky to find from land and a bit of a walk from the shore, but it is so worth it, wow! Friendly people running this restaurant also! We arrived by boat and there's plenty of boat parking.

    Pork tacos
    Tabitha C.

    Fun, quick lunch right on the water. It was so nice to sit outside on the Columbia river enjoying the sunshine for a quick birthday lunch. The owner and staff were extremely nice and recommended several things on the menu. The menu was simple but had enough options to suit all crowds. They have a beer cooler that you can help yourself to after ordering. Fun summer vibe!

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    Douglas W.

    Great place for food, drinks and sunset. Owner greeted us at our boat, walked us in. Chill island vibes. Got the nachos and Quesadilla with pork and was amazing.

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