Pambiche

2811 NE Glisan St, Portland
(503) 233-0511

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Gabe Zatz

Cute and tasty, open late. Very nice.
A little over priced, but it's worth it if you are craving Cuban food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Atp146

I rarely eat at non-vegan restaurants but when I do it’s Pambiche! They have a handful marked vegan options that I am obsessed with. And this place has great customer service which is definitely not something you can get everywhere in Portland. You feel welcomed and the place has a great vibe.

Suzy Pineda

We've visited Pambiche the person sitting people missed us and sat other large group who were there after us and another couple but the couple in front of us let them know that, and I assume that's why they have a sign-in sheet but maybe she missed it. The food was a bit disappointing no flavor. Service in the other hand the male server was great, and apologized for the delayed, we were ready to walk out and go across to the food carts instead because our food took over an hour and I was so hungry. But the server was great and we ended up getting our food. Sad experience this time with our food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Patricia Hernandez

Delicious food and good service however the Mojitos were disappointing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Miguel Rivas

The service, drinks and atmosphere at Pambiche were good but the food was disappointing. I ordered Arroz con Pollo which is one of my favorite dishes in latin & cuban restaurants. Unfortunately, while the plate had enough food quantity, the flavor was rather unpleasant. Their mariquitas were hard on the teeth and did not taste fresh. I could not eat them because I was afraid of needing dental work afterwards. The highlight of my dinner was the mojito, which was not the reason I visited. I will be avoiding this restaurant mainly because of the food and will advise my friends to avoid unless they just want drinks.

Vegetarian options: Clearly labeled vegan and vegetarian options but they are limited

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

cliff elgin

I loved this place for years. I stopped going during COVID and recently came back.
Pambiche stopped making Yucca fries. I didn't realize it before, but this was a HUGE deal for me. I used to get the plato Cubano with yucca fries and it was SOOO good.
Now... without the fries, the whole plate seemed uninspired. I don't think I would go back to Pambiche again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jaybo9779

Feels like authentic cuban food but it was not my favorite

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Guava Cheesecake, Cuban Cigar

Celeste

Really good food! Wonderful place and friendly people !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Luckydog2ndst

a small place with tons of character, delicious food and dessert. Fast service and easy seating, a helpful staff. Would easily recommend for brunch/lunch!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tres Leches Cake, Sanwich Cubano, Guava Cheesecake

Angelique Ornelas

Incredible Cuban food. Cute & cozy restaurant, the food is amazing & the experience as a whole makes you feel like you visited the Caribbean ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Carmen Flores

The food was delicious. My experience here is always wonder. You can definitely not go wrong with anything you order. Pastel tres leches ? amazing

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Camarones Al Ajillo, Tres Leches Cake, Plato Cubano, Ropa Vieja, Vaca Frita

Nicole

I would go back to try bowls, I am a huge empanada girl but found them slightly lacking here. It may be because I didn't love love the hot sauce - it wasn't spicy enough for me.

I would reorder the tres leches for sure and would try some more bowls and salads.

--- drink ---
Taramid with chamomile tea ⭐⭐⭐
- makes your mouth dry
- really interesting and worth a try, just wouldn't reorder it because it doesn't quench your thirst so much

--- food ---
Maiz con pollo ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
- liked this the most
- wish I had a spicier sauce to go with it, It was a little dry otherwise
- my main issue was there wasn't a ton of stuffing but also I didn't order the double stuffed one, so that's on me

Papa con queso ⭐⭐⭐
- tasted a little like paneer
- didn't taste the potatoes
- wouldn't reorder, not worth unless you're vegetarian

Bacanes de res ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- needed more stuffing for me
- more flavorful

Banana bowl ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- it's what you'd expect but really fresh and almost juicy
- made me realize I shouldn't have been ordering empanadas

Avocado salad ⭐⭐⭐✨
- this is a side for sure
- it can't be eaten by itself
- wanted this with some beef
- we loved the sauce that looked at the bottom

Tres leches ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- I loved the coffee one but I think the move is the order the regular one
- super moist, was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jeffrey Champoux

Great food, fine choices of rum, excellent deserts

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonathan Long

Nice family run Cuban restaurant. The plates are probably the better choice here. Save room for dessert

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Plato Cubano, Vaca Frita, El Presidente, Cuban Cigar

Eleni Clare

Omg the avocado salad is so freaking good and loved being able to order and take out the burger week specials online

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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