Went here on a whim and I am glad we did! Great atmosphere and good service! The outdoor seating was covered and full of plants and had heaters, would be a fun place to dine even during the winter. I am vegan and there were mutiple options for me as well as my meatasaurus date I will be back! I thought it was cute how they had a basket of mini corn dogs on the menu for the kiddies. Read More – PortlandCitysearch.com>
This was a quaint little place. It felt relaxed and friendly. There were so many good things about Cha Cha Cha . The outside seating was wonderful. There was overhead covering in case you didn’t want to be directly in the sun, but for those who are working on their …Read the Rest
Today I was craving a little Mexican (no, not like comedienne Chelsea Handler), so I ended up at Bandito Taco in Cedar Mill. This little strip mall-type shop has been around since 1990, serving up quality Mexican grub at very reasonable prices. StumpTown Lunch – Read More>
¿Por Qué No? is yet another hole-in-the wall taqueria to grace Portland, this time in the burgeoning Mississippi area. Located just 500 feet north of Fremont on Mississippi, it is a small converted basement garage with about four tables inside and a selection of tables and benches on the sidewalk …Read the Rest
I’m going to stray off the topic of Toro Bravo for a bit, but to understand Spanish food, it helps to have a little understanding of the culture behind the food. Portland Food and Drink – Read More>
For those who have spent time in Brazil, it has always seemed strange there is no Brazilian-style grill in Portland. Almost every major city has one, and they tend to be very popular. Also called “churrascaria” (shoo-HOSS-ka-REE-ah), these Brazilian steakhouses are a carnivore’s paradise, paying homage to the institution …Read the Rest
TAPAS MENUS, BY DESIGN, are destined to please just about any gastronome. Why? Because they offer a uniquely broad array of choices that give you a strong sense of control when it comes to your dining experience. It’s not just that you’re able to select among a multitude of small, …Read the Rest
Absent a brown bag lunch from home, downtown office workers face a daily noon-hour quandary: what’s quick, close, cheap and good? The Oregonian – Read More>
As of November 3, 2009 Beaverton has a new El pollo Loco (Spanish for “The Crazy Chicken”) restaurant. The new Beaverton restaurant is located at 3260 SW Cedar Hills BLVD. It is approximately 2900 Sq Ft and has seating for 60 guests. This is the second El Pollo Loco in …Read the Rest
Before I’d even set foot in Toro Bravo, the Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant that opened up next to Northeast Portland’s Wonder Ballroom in June, strangers were calling me up at the office to express how “good” it was. Such elation took me by surprise, considering that people usually call me to …Read the Rest
Owner-chef Oswaldo Bibiano, a semifinalist for this year’s Best Chef Northwest honors at the James Beard Foundation Awards, grew up in a tiny town in Guerrero, a state on Mexico’s Pacific coast mostly known for its beach resorts of Acapulco, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Bibiano intently labors in a tiny open …Read the Rest
