We couldn't decide on what to do for dinner with so many options in the area. After discussion we…read moredecided on a Puerto Rican dining experience. We enjoyed the food on Puerto Rico on our cruise so this was a treat. The restaurant was vibrant with island decor and family photos on the walls. My wife ordered a Mojito and I had a Rum and Coke. The mojito was underwhelming and was missing flavor. On to the food..... I ordered the Mofongo with pork and my wife had the garlic chicken. My meal was moist and tasty along with being filling. The garlic chicken was pounded thin and overcooked, very dry and hard to eat. The accompanying beans, rice and salad were very good. I mentioned the quality or lack of to the waiter (I think was the owner) and he questioned me like I was wrong. No apologies given. I didn't ask for a discount and wasn't given one. All I would have liked was an acknowledgement. We won't be back especially with a food truck park within a quarter mile away with almost 30 assorted trucks.

We decided to stop by this place after always driving by it and wondering how it was. The place was…read morenice and cozy and had like a local relaxed vibe to it. We ordered the Tenderized Steak Marinated in a Garlicy Vinegar sauce, the Mofongo with roasted pork, and empanadas to share. The standout dish for me was the Mofongo. It was a unique dish that I hadn't tried before. It came in like one of the mortar shaped bowls with like smashed plantains and the slow roasted pork in the middle. It was pretty good. The Marinated Steak was decent and had a good flavor to it, but the Mofongo would be my recommendation.

BEST pupusas I've ever had hands down. They were so moist, flavorful, and absolutely packed with…read moregoodness. I'm still dreaming about them! Service was a bit slow, but honestly, it was totally worth the wait. We also tried the quesabirrias and wow it was so cheesy, so delicious. Just ugh, I can't stop thinking about them. Their horchata was super tasty too - smooth, sweet, and refreshing. They take credit/debit cards, which is always appreciated. The inside of the restaurant is simple, nothing fancy, but when the food is this good, that's all that matters. Can't wait to come back when I'm in Oregon.

Love this place! They serve the BEST tamales. I should try something else on their menu, but I have…read moreto get the tamales each time. (Chicken and corn are my favorite.) We had pupusas for the first time here. Soo good! You must order one and try it!

I love The Antojitos House! Their arepas and tostones are perfect comfort foods. As a gluten free…read moreperson, I appreciate having lots of options. The lady who works there is sweet as well.

This review is only for the pupusas, we didn't try anything else…read more They were not fully cooked and very thin with not much filling. A fee only had a little filling in half. They didn't have much flavor, we just tossed them. We had high hopes. Also platano Fritos we're not really maduros like we are used to. The Honduran food might be great. It was too $$ too. The same price almost as mestizo which is amazing.

Lots of food choices and at reasonable prices. Food was very good and they have a barread more

The only gripe I have is that it does a great disservice to all the vendors if the owner does not…read morekeep an updated list of the food carts available. Some people would be really put off by being unable to plan for what they want to get, or if their favorite cart were to be closed when they visited. When I visited, I was kind of overwhelmed so I walked a loop around. I got a plate at Casa Latina and sampled some burger from Wolfs Head. I like the arrangement of the place as it has bathrooms, water available from the bar, and ample tables (although none super protected from the elements - only large overhead umbrellas). I found street parking, but there's also a large parking lot a short distance away that's dedicated to the food pod. I would give this place five stars if they just updated their website!

Came for the empanadas, which appear to be everyone's favorite…read more We tried three kinds -- the beef, the onion and cheese, and the humita (sweet corn. yellow onions, with a traditional Argentinian white sauce and spices). Small. Flaky pastry. Reasonably filled. Our order came with one very small plastic cup of plain hot sauce and a few french fries. A tastier salsa or two would have made the meal better, brought out the flavor of the fillings, sharpened the overall taste.

Those in the know seem to favor the empanadas. Unfortunately, I opted for the round, pastry, with…read moreham and cheese thingy, and barely finished it. I usually enjoy this mixture, but there was way too much ham and it tasted low quality. Maybe it's the way it's supposed to be, I don't know. Their fries are one of my least favorite kind (and I love fries.) They're not thin, steak cut, crinkle, or shoestring, but rather something that has a tempura batter like coating. They just taste oily. Again, maybe that's the norm. The lady was absent for a very long time during the weekday lunch rush. Maybe place a sign that indicates you won't be back for ~15 minutes. A number of potential customers we're waiting and then opted to leave. She was very nice so no big. Gonna start with a 3-Star and try a few more dishes as I generally enjoy Argentinean cuisine.

New updated menu, authentic and hearty empanadas. Glad I gave Abuela another try! The empanadas are…read morea bit tangy and saucy, and filling. The Spinach Empanada was flavorful and hearty. I wish it had more cheese and creamier! I wasn't a big fan of the Argentinian Chipa cheese bread. It was very dense with bland lukewarm cheese. I kept searching for a good bite, and finally threw in the towel 1/2 way. It didn't have the fluffy texture with ooey gooey melty cheese that I was hoping for. Great spot to grab an empanada!

I'm not an empanada expert, but I found these to be quite tasty! The pastry is the best part, it's…read morelight and very flaky, not the sturdy dough I was expecting at all. I got the combo, which includes 2 empanadas, fries, chimichurri sauce, and a nice sandwich cookie. I chose the Abuela Chona and criollo empanadas. I ate one and my dad ate one. Both have ground beef, I honestly am not sure which one I ate, as it seemed like all that was inside was ground beef, but it was nicely seasoned. It was hot! Fries were ok, nothing too exciting. They were also nice and hot, although a few were soggy. They sprinkle dried herbs on them, which is a nice touch The cookie looked different from the pic on the menu; it looked like a flat, white, unexciting disc. In real life, it is 2 glorious, light, melt-in-your-mouth shortbreads sandwiching a generous amount of creamy, rich, not-too-sweet dulce de leche. I highly recommend the alfajores!

NOT CLOSED!!! New name and ownership but same great Filipino baked goods. Now called Chik and Chuck…read morePinoy Bakery.

omg as soon as you walk in the aroma is so comforting. It smells of all sorts of goodness. We just…read morehad lunch, but I still ended up buying a whole bunch. You got empanadas, suman, all sorts of baked goods, sans rival and much more. Grayson was helping us out. He was great to chat with, and that really makes a place memorable. So glad for relatives who told me about this place. They are out of state but found it on social media and asked if I knew about this place. Now I know. There's only street parking, it's Portland. There's also a neat park a couple of blocks away, so that can be a great spot to enjoy your treats from here. We were there around 2pm so it wasn't busy. It's a small place so keep that in mind. But if there's a line, it's definitely worth the wait. Coming from the Bay Area, I'm happy to know a place that can fulfill some of my filipino bakery cravings.

I had such a genuinely beautiful experience at El Pilón Colombian Food. You can feel the care the…read moremoment you're there. The people are incredibly kind, personable, and welcoming, with such positive energy. There's a real human connection here--you can tell they truly care about what they do, and you leave feeling fed in more ways than just food. And the food absolutely deserves the praise, too. The chicken empanada was perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the chicken arepa was warm, cheesy, and so comforting, with tender shredded chicken that just hit. Everything tasted intentional and made with love. Even the sauce on the side brought everything together so well. I would honestly pay double for this experience--not because it's expensive (it's very reasonable), but because the food, the people, and the overall vibe are just that good. Beautiful food, beautiful people, beautiful company. They deserve the world. Highly recommend. --------------------- Tuve una experiencia realmente hermosa en El Pilón Colombian Food. Desde el primer momento se siente el cariño y la dedicación. Las personas son increíblemente amables, cercanas y acogedoras, con una energía muy positiva. Hay una conexión humana muy real -- se nota que de verdad aman lo que hacen, y uno se va sintiéndose lleno de muchas más formas que solo con la comida. Y la comida también merece todo el reconocimiento. La empanada de pollo estaba perfectamente crujiente y llena de sabor, y la arepa de pollo estaba calientita, con queso derretido y muy reconfortante, con pollo desmenuzado suave y delicioso. Todo sabía intencional, hecho con amor. Incluso la salsa que viene al lado unía todo de una manera increíble. Honestamente, pagaría el doble por esta experiencia -- no porque sea caro (el precio es muy razonable), sino porque la comida, las personas y la vibra en general son así de buenas. Comida hermosa, personas hermosas, una empresa hermosa. Se merecen el mundo. Súper recomendado.

I ordered two cheese empanadas, and they were extremely disappointing. I also accidentally selected…read morea maracuyá juice instead of a guanábana juice, and even though I realized the mistake immediately, before the drink was even handed to me, they still refused to change it. I ended up paying for something I did not want, which felt unfair and frustrating. This experience completely turned me off from returning or trying anything else on their menu. Based on this visit, I would not recommend them at all.