I tried the Arrozo Frito & Plantains yesterday. Fried rice was very average with hardly any pieces of shrimp or pork. The fried plantain was salty and I did not eat the whole plate. Had a cocktail drink which was ok. Personally would not spend $50 here. Definitely suggest Cubo on Mississippi Avenue.
Randy Kalmeta
A great place for Cuban fare in Slabtown. Not only is the food incredibly tasty, the servings are generous, and the prices very fair. A nice bar menu is another thumbs-up. Worth a visit, especially during Happy Hour. Oh, they're open every day!
Chris Hale
Palomar is always a good choice, and the new location is good. It's got Miami vibes without the humidity. Drinks were ok, and the maduros were excellent. I'd come back for sure to try more of the menu.
Nidhi Talwar
We reached here at 5pm for dinner one day, because childcare! Glad that it turned out like that, because the place somehow looked beautiful inside with sunlight outside, and there was a calm inside which I really enjoyed. A very warm and welcoming space, as was the service! Then came the cocktail menu. Oh man- so many options. I could only try their Moscow mule, but probably the best I have ever tasted- so gingery. [Note to self: Visit often to try all their cocktails] The fried brussel sprouts and pineapple salad appetizers were both finger-lickin' delicious. I am still dreaming about those brussel sprouts!! The jackfruit tostada was an unusual choice for me -- but again, a knockout! Also tried their fried chicken entree and the tres leches cake-- all great too! Probably will be in our list of Portland favorites!
Nichelle S
Great space, service. Food was okay, honestly nothing eye opening or wowing — a little over fried and salty. I would go back just to try their tres leches - the flavor changes weekly.
Nicole Grimes
Everything here was a 10/10. The service from the staff was amazing and the food came out in the perfect increments. The tostones and grilled pineapple salad were especially good and the Mango Lassi frosty was so creamy and delish. Highly recommend!
Cristina S
The service is SO slow! It took us more than 45 minutes to eat. When I followed-up, the waitress was rude. not coming back anymore!
David Masolak
Amazing cocktails and great food! I like the atmosphere as well. They are still figuring it out on busy nights in the new location but will be a great place on 23rd!
Daniel Deardoff
Beautiful restaurant!
Olivia
We love Palomar! All of the food is delicious, but the burger (“Frita”) is a real highlight as one of the best, most unique burgers in town. The new location and atmosphere is also unparalleled. It has all of the OG Palomar charm, just with a bigger space and A+ location. It’s definitely our go-to spot for date nights, special occasions, and taking friends from out of town to dinner.
Food was OK. We noted an allergy, and yet were served food with the noted item. It took 45 minutes to get our main course.
Place is quite noisy (hard surfaces).
Drew D
Absolutely stunning cocktails—truly unlike anything you’ll find at most places. Each drink was layered with deep, rich flavors that struck the perfect balance: not overly sweet with artificial notes, and not too heavy on the alcohol. Just perfectly crafted. The food was flawless, from the crisp perfection of the fries to the melt-in-your-mouth pork packed with incredible flavor. I’ll definitely be back.
ali k
way over priced for sub par cuban food. frijoles negros werent even offered on a 30$ chicken plate. $150 tab for almost food cart level.
Gina Giangiobbe
Que sabroso! Every time. Cocktails on point. Ambiance 10/10.
Jerome Rhodes
Absolutely love the new space! This place was recommended to us for awhile and it did not disappoint. The crab fritters were an amazing starter. Perfectly crispy chicken thighs in the Pollo Frito, with a hot sauce that's out of this world. And you can't go wrong with dessert. We didn't order alcohol this time around, but the agua fresca and mocktails were super flavorful. Will definitely be back soon
I tried the Arrozo Frito & Plantains yesterday. Fried rice was very average with hardly any pieces of shrimp or pork. The fried plantain was salty and I did not eat the whole plate. Had a cocktail drink which was ok. Personally would not spend $50 here. Definitely suggest Cubo on Mississippi Avenue.
A great place for Cuban fare in Slabtown. Not only is the food incredibly tasty, the servings are generous, and the prices very fair. A nice bar menu is another thumbs-up. Worth a visit, especially during Happy Hour. Oh, they're open every day!
Palomar is always a good choice, and the new location is good. It's got Miami vibes without the humidity. Drinks were ok, and the maduros were excellent. I'd come back for sure to try more of the menu.
We reached here at 5pm for dinner one day, because childcare! Glad that it turned out like that, because the place somehow looked beautiful inside with sunlight outside, and there was a calm inside which I really enjoyed. A very warm and welcoming space, as was the service! Then came the cocktail menu. Oh man- so many options. I could only try their Moscow mule, but probably the best I have ever tasted- so gingery. [Note to self: Visit often to try all their cocktails] The fried brussel sprouts and pineapple salad appetizers were both finger-lickin' delicious. I am still dreaming about those brussel sprouts!! The jackfruit tostada was an unusual choice for me -- but again, a knockout! Also tried their fried chicken entree and the tres leches cake-- all great too! Probably will be in our list of Portland favorites!
Great space, service. Food was okay, honestly nothing eye opening or wowing — a little over fried and salty. I would go back just to try their tres leches - the flavor changes weekly.
Everything here was a 10/10. The service from the staff was amazing and the food came out in the perfect increments. The tostones and grilled pineapple salad were especially good and the Mango Lassi frosty was so creamy and delish. Highly recommend!
The service is SO slow! It took us more than 45 minutes to eat. When I followed-up, the waitress was rude. not coming back anymore!
Amazing cocktails and great food! I like the atmosphere as well. They are still figuring it out on busy nights in the new location but will be a great place on 23rd!
Beautiful restaurant!
We love Palomar! All of the food is delicious, but the burger (“Frita”) is a real highlight as one of the best, most unique burgers in town. The new location and atmosphere is also unparalleled. It has all of the OG Palomar charm, just with a bigger space and A+ location. It’s definitely our go-to spot for date nights, special occasions, and taking friends from out of town to dinner.
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Food was OK. We noted an allergy, and yet were served food with the noted item. It took 45 minutes to get our main course.
Place is quite noisy (hard surfaces).
Absolutely stunning cocktails—truly unlike anything you’ll find at most places. Each drink was layered with deep, rich flavors that struck the perfect balance: not overly sweet with artificial notes, and not too heavy on the alcohol. Just perfectly crafted. The food was flawless, from the crisp perfection of the fries to the melt-in-your-mouth pork packed with incredible flavor. I’ll definitely be back.
way over priced for sub par cuban food. frijoles negros werent even offered on a 30$ chicken plate. $150 tab for almost food cart level.
Que sabroso! Every time. Cocktails on point. Ambiance 10/10.
Absolutely love the new space! This place was recommended to us for awhile and it did not disappoint. The crab fritters were an amazing starter. Perfectly crispy chicken thighs in the Pollo Frito, with a hot sauce that's out of this world. And you can't go wrong with dessert. We didn't order alcohol this time around, but the agua fresca and mocktails were super flavorful. Will definitely be back soon
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