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Jouk Li Jou
100/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
"This food is scrumptious! Getting all the elements in a bight is so balanced. The red tea cuts the heat from the slaw. The slaw is a spicy medium. It..."
Greg Raisman
"I usually go to places a fair amount of trips to fully understand what they're all about. If a place has me inspired to go there a few times a week,..."
Thu Thį»§y T. Trįŗ§n
"I got the chicken plate and everything was so flavorful. The chicken was juicy and the sauce has a wonderful kick to it. I will definitely be going..."
Amani Austin
"Their goat curry with rice, beans and sweet potato salad is my new favorite dish! Yum!!!! Mathilda, the owner, is also super sweet. And for those who..."
Kjell van Zoen
"Haitian food in Portland, Oregon!! Best Haitian food we've had in a long time. My family and I tried almost everything from griot to oxtail and the..."
Tony Cazeau
"Stop whatever you're doing, and go visit Mathilde right now! I'd never had Haitian food before, but ever since my first griot plate, I haven't been..."
Alice Stickney
"This place is special. Every time I visit Portland I eat here. I could eat here every day. The dishes are home style like your mom cooked for you...."
Glen Jennings
"Great Haitian food, will be familiar to those acquainted with Caribbean flavors. The owner is exceptionally..."
Carlos Benitez
"My first taste of Haitian food. I agree with the other reviewer, Kjell. The goat curry was fantastic. Going back tomorrow. A new favorite eating..."
Rosalie V. Grafe
"Jouk Li Jou reminds me of my family's cooking back in NY. The owner is an amazing lady and she does it right! I'm slowly getting my friends into..."
Lubens Fortere
"Outstanding food, great people! Just love the oxtail and goat here. Drinks are great. Very authentic. And completely gluten free (celiac..."
Josh Rich
"We drove an hour all the way from Newberg for this Haitian food! It was everything we hoped for and more! So delicious! Diri ak pwa, banann peze,..."
Heidi Schneiter Pender
"Great Haitian food. Griot, banann pƩzƩ, pikan, passion fruit juice like back..."
Jean-Philippe Jay-Pi
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RJ Wolf
"Words cannot describe the magic of her cooking. It was worth the..."
Lisa Macy
"Delicious Haitian food!!!! Love the food and the people!! Had a great talk with Bruce today..."
Amanda Phanor
"I can't say enough. Especially if you've had Haitian food and want the real thing again, this is it! Stews, legum, phenomenal. My girlfriend lived a..."
Tim Brinkman
Hey Stella's Cocina
99/100 (44 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
South American
Cuban
Venezuelan
Dinner
Lunch
"The pork is amazing! Ive never had plantaine this way, it took the place of a tortilla. Amazing, I can't wait to try..."
Amanda Falsetto
"Oh my god Iā€™m obsessed and I have been for a couple years now since I discovered this gem. Best food, best portions and prices- always feels super..."
Julia Skjervold
"Love Stella's!! Friendly family that you're happy to support. Stella takes great pride in making excellent food. Vegan options available - get the..."
Gabi F
"My food was so good! I don't remember what it was called, but I had the pork with beans between two flattened, crispy plantains. My husband got the..."
Carolyn ZM
"Happy to be your 5th review and help your stars shine! This place is amazing. Being from South Florida, I needed this. The owners were super nice,..."
Steven Jones
"SO GOOD! Big portions, and really quality flavors for so cheap! It is comparable to Pambiche - a really good cuban restaurant on Burnside, but half..."
Brendan
"Incredible! Friendly service, amazing hot sauce collection, food that you won't soon forget. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu, but I..."
Bethany Godlewski
"Amazing Caribbean and South American food in Multnomah Village. Tostones and Colombian soup are super. You can get plantain and corn sandwiches,..."
Jean-Philippe Gourdine
"Consistently good and always aiming to please! I'm a foodie always trying out new places and this is one I keep coming back to. Homestyle cooking, 5..."
BB CC
"Can't go wrong with this one, absolutely amazing food! Stella is a wonderful chef and..."
Sabrina Jimenez
Calypso Southwest
93/100 (28 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
"I had the Southwest Sun Rice Bowl with Coconut Chipotle Sauce and 50/50 Black Bean Sweet Potato Hash and Coconut Rum Tofu as the protein. Delicious!..."
Kaysie Anderson
"The coconut crusted tofu was sooooo good!!!! The whole bowl was so well done in the flavor profile! Very kind staff as well and helpful with..."
Arianna Kupras
"Loved the food and choices here. This is the place for a get what you want dish as everything is customizable. And their choices of hot sauces is..."
Simeon Muller
"Generous portions and tasty flavors. I got the coconut tofu on rice with chipotle sauce and found myself in coconut heaven. My partner got the jerk..."
hillary caudle
"Havenā€™t had their entrees yet but the coconut vegan donuts they had on special last week were so dang delicious! I couldnā€™t stop talking about..."
Danielle Lorbeck
"Our family had vegan potato hash bowls and everyone was happy with the tasty food. We would like to try the vegan doughnuts next time. Truly..."
Olivia
"Went here with the family and everyone loved what they ordered. You can customize your order with a base, protein, and sauce. We had the Calypso..."
Samantha High
"Oh man, just tried this place for the first time and already dreaming of going back! Really delicious combinations of flavors!! New favorite in..."
Tiana Riebe
"Holy hell, yum. We had the fry bread taco and the jerk chicken bowl. SO tasty. We will be..."
Evan Norman
"Tried the Pork_tay bueno bowl with rice and chipolte sauce... delicious and tasted fresh. Generous portion, couldn't finish it by..."
Core PDX Management
"Fantastic meal. A combo of black bean, corn, sweet potato, a touch of habenero, cojita and pineapple on top of a sweet..."
Justin Beynon
"Awesome food for several of us on a cold and rainy night. We fought over the rolls/need to buy more next..."
David Bartz
"The vegan donuts are so good! Theyā€™re available on the..."
Molly T
"HONEStLY VERy CLOSe tO a PERfECt 5 StaRS. DELiCiOUS CHiCkEn BOwL witH GREAt SaUCE OPtiOnS. fRESH DOnUtS ARe DELiCiOUS & fRESH..."
Khem Jones
"Love this place! They are generous with their portions and..."
Sienna Cenere
"Very delicious. We can't wait to go..."
Andrew MacDonald
"Wow! Just had my first. Now Iā€™ll have to make up my mind between you and DeHomis when I visit the..."
Richard Fitzgerald
"Lots of good gluten free..."
Tabor Kelly
"Really delicious...."
Cresten StClair (Cresten St. Clair)
Love Belizean
90/100 (902 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Caribbean
South American
South American
Central American
Central American
Dinner
Lunch
Spanish
South American
Caribbean
Central American
Latin
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great customer service and priced well, especially in this high inflation period. Food tasted great and was served steaming hot. Btw, the original..."
K.M.A.
"A small restaurant with a very limited menu, but it satisfied our hunger. Didnā€™t know what to expect when we ordered Single Belizean Chicken for..."
Sue Martindale
"Ordered the single chicken plate with arugula and original hot sauce, and I added a side of beans a la carte because I really wanted to try them...."
Tiffany
"You probably canā€™t tell from the outside of this spot, what a gem, a rock, a sold out show of a restaurant this space isā€¦ but your NOSE and TUMMY..."
Sunray Bernal
"The chicken was very tender and the gravy was delicious. They let you to pick up a dressing you want, and some of them were hot sauces. It's a nice..."
Chih-Ping Lee
"Small place with big flavor. Yes menu a bit limited but food is delicious. Small dining area but get there right at noon and you should be..."
Abby Farber
"Delicious, simple, high-quality food. Each entree comes with a generous portion of salad, and you have a wide array of sauces to choose from. The..."
Sam Carlson
"The menu has only 4 items but that is okay. I tried Belizean chicken (single) $11 (as of April 2022) and it was really good! It was a well-balanced..."
Emilia Anasente
"Amazing Flavor. Employees were great. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was good. It's been awhile since I wanted to write a review, but I had to tell..."
Kevin Tavares
"This place is incredible. The hot sauces are fruity and firey. The chicken is fall off the bone. The gravy and all the condiments like lime and..."
Jacob Rose
Palomar
86/100 (702 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Cuban
Caribbean
Cuban
Dinner
Caribbean
Cuban
Dinner
"Fantastic! Thereā€™s a big bar crowd. But they were not rowdy. We donā€™t drink and absolutely loved the food! We shared both empanadas. I loved the..."
Noelle Villere McEwen
"Incredible food and amazing service in a super aesthetically pleasing atmosphere! Definitely one of my new go-to spots in..."
Brittney Nelson
"Food is amazing and so are the..."
Keith Sconiers
"Awesomeness. Thatā€™s all...."
Karen Schroth Gertz
"The food here is OUTSTANDING. The best pork tacos I've ever had! The view of the city cannot be beat on a sunny day. The rooftop deck is much larger..."
Ariel Liberda
"Tried brunch and it did not disappoint! The Benedict was bomb, the Frita McMuffin was messy in the best way and the chilaquiles were so..."
Mario Estrada
"Only came in for a few drinks, so canā€™t comment on the food, but it looked tasty. The atmosphere is very nice and trendy, and would make for a good..."
Josh Lyman
"Delicious drink, yummy tacos, great views. Staff is friendly and the rooftop patio is really lovely. I really like the garden and the weather was..."
Eriko Ono
"The menu is small (in a good and not overwhelming kind of way), and had something to satisfy all of the people at our table with very different likes..."
Jessie English
"Great Sunday Brunch. We had the Lechon Benedict, Swiss & Crab Omelet, and Melon Salad - all delicious! Our server had wonderful cocktail..."
Valerie O T
"Made reservations for a date night here. The food was amazing! The Frita Cubana was to die for. The beef and chorizo patty paired so well with the..."
Ben C
"Took my Cuban mother who just moved to Portland after spending several years in Miami for a belated Mother's Day brunch and couldn't have been..."
Leo T
"Sunday brunch is so good. Portland needs more perfectly cooked eggs and creative delicious cocktails on a Sunday morning. Weā€™re lucky to have you,..."
Gianna Jordan
"The food was great. Our server was so helpful in choosing food and cocktails. I had the Diabla so good. The vibe is fun. I'd come back for..."
Melissa Bruno
Pambiche
83/100 (2792 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Cuban
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Caribbean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Tres Leches
Cheesecake
Tostones
Fish
Pork
Cod
Juice & Smoothies
Tortillas
Sandwiches
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Cheesecakes
Shrimp
Chicken Wings
Beef
Cuban Sandwich
Salad
Croquettes
CafƩ
Cuban
Latin
Caribbean
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Truly delightful! Everything we ordered was beautifully cooked and so flavorful. I would highly recommend the espresso with sweetened condensed milk..."
Ren Prince
"Brought some friends to this beautiful eatery in NE Portland for brunch. They had a nice collection of drinks and coffees. Food on the menu is also..."
Sun Family
"My second time coming here but this time I brought my bf and my friend who was visiting from out of town. Everything was really good, flavorful, and..."
Diana
"Very few vegan/vegetarian options. So we ordered whatever was available in vegetarian. We ordered Plato communista and pambiche bowl as entrees and..."
Tanya Gelli
"The food is really good but we missed the bright colors of the old Pambiche. We also would like tostones back on the menu. The Cuban Philly..."
Ryan Ebert
"Delicious Cuban food, we also had several cocktails and they were all fantastic. The maduros and yucca appetizers were perfect. Their black beans is..."
So Fuchs
"Everything we had was excellent. The cassava appetizer is delicious. Lime & coconut cake and cigar are standout desserts. The coleslaw is acidic and..."
Gabby Hallier
"Mouth-wateringly delicious Cuban food. We drove all the way from Seattle to eat..."
Kristy Metzger
"Absolutely amazing restaurant in Portland's North. We had never had Cuban food so were really excited to try it. The service was fast and..."
George Forgan-Smith
"It's been a long time since I ate here and now I wonder why it's been so long! It is delicious. We tried almost all the desserts and several..."
Melissa Jones
"It was all very delicious, my favorite was the plantains. For my entree I got the Vaca Frita which was good, and for a cocktail I got the Culto a la..."
Samantha Hunter
"That place is one of my favorites spots to grab lunch. Nice interior and plenty of tables on the sidewalk. Lots varieties on their menu. Also cuban..."
Blaze S
"What a great food! Truly a Hispanic gem. We had empanadas as a plate and all were fantastic, different and flavorful. The ropa vieja plate was really..."
Emilia Fichter
"They updated their patio. Heaters and Fire Pits. Beautiful space. Didn't eat food this time, but I have been here before, and it's..."
Emily Savage
"Absolutely loved this place. The cuban sandwich was amazing, the drinks were stellar, the coffee was the best id had in ages. Cant wait to eat here..."
Calcorax Productions
"Stopped in for a quick bite. Got the Okra, corn and chicken empanada. It was pretty good. Would definitely try the others! We also got a hot..."
Frankie
Xv
82/100 (197 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Caribbean
Dinner
Late Night
Sit down
Caribbean
Dinner
Mid-range
"I cant rave enough about this place! Came here for Drag Queen Brunch and it was phenomenal!!! The queens were incredible, service was ON POINT,..."
Amanda
"Can I give more than 5 stars? Went here for my mom's Bachelorette party, and it was fabulous! Everyone was amazing, from the performers to the staff...."
Kitty Wallace
"What an honor to be at the longest running drag performance in North America. These queens paved the way for many others, and Darcelle, even though..."
Ben Rosen
"Not only was this my first drag show, but it was also a Bachelorette party! The staff walking in was so nice and the show was amazing! From the..."
Ashley Jaquet
"I performed once and I would perform here and hundred times over ā¤ļøšŸ‡øšŸ‡¬šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³šŸ§§šŸ„¢ much love to everyone that works so hard at..."
Great Company Greg Khng
"A girl friend and I went to the early show we both had a great time the staff was friendly the performer's where awsome. The chicken strips & onion..."
heidi rehbein
"Went to the early show for a bachelorette party and had a wonderful time. The performance was fun and the drinks were good. The best part was to see..."
Sara Doran
"We are 2 travelers from Austria on our world around trip and today we had one of the funniest evenings in 9 months. Thanks for this show! Absolute..."
Jenny S.
"We had THE BEST time! Darcelle's exceeded our expectation of this amazing night. Every person was kind, appreciative, fun, genuine, and provided a..."
Michael Criscione
"This review is almost two years old, but since the passing of Darcelle, I canā€™t help but share the magic. My sister-in-law planned my bachelorette..."
Chelsea Michel
Cubo De Cuba
80/100 (2184 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Latin
Caribbean
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cuban Sandwich
Tostones
Pork
Sandwiches
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Caribbean
Cuban
Latin
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We hadn't heard of this place before stopping in, but it was hot and we were hungry. SO WORTH THE STOP. We had a Cuban Sandwich with Fried..."
Stephanie Logan
"About twice a year, I hook up with some ex-coworkers to catch up on how everyone is doing and try a new dining venues. This time we tried Cubo and we..."
Curtis Partridge
"We came here later afternoon for lunch/dinner (linner? dunch?) and had a few dishes. We got the Mojo Pork, Guava Chicken, Cafe con leche (coffee..."
Paul M
"We got the guava chicken, ropa vieja, coconut mojito and a mango mojito. They were quick and the foods seasoned well. We both felt full in the end..."
Trevor Maughan
"I actually went to the one on Mississippi today for the first time. It was amazing! We had the Cuban Sandwiches and they were outstanding! Fresh,..."
Scott Fenton
"For a nice lunch spot, this Cuban place is amazing. For bowls, sandwiches, and platters under $20 you will definitely be satisfied. The Cuban..."
Benjamin Lioue
"This is an Amazing place. Having been to Cuba, i found the food very similiar and lunch took me back. Service was quick, meticulous, and served by a..."
Andrew Snider
"The place was nice the service was good and quick. Outside seating is available, I ordered the cuban sandwich, maduros and a guava cream cheese..."
JP Penny
"Really cozy warm space with a relaxed atmosphere. Food is very good, fresh and hot. Could have used a bit more salt but other than that it was..."
Marcie Endress
"Delightful experience. Great food and great service. the guy at the counter with the pine cone necklace with lƔpis interior had a very kind smile..."
Ali
"I love the music, the atmosphere and the food is freshly delicious. I guess I can say that I have visited Cuba, through my plate. Highly recommended,..."
Leslie Alfred Sanya
"We had only a mojito, a Cuban coffee and a salad. We liked everything. I like the vibe of the place. I would definitely like to go back..."
Jai Purandare
"I have yet to have something on their menu I don't care for. The staff is very friendly, establishment was clean inside and out. I love all the color..."
Christi Crow
"Cubo is a small restaurant with a great energy, the aroma is instantly captivating and the workers are very friendly and talkative. The menu is..."
Kevin Willis
"Food was amazing and authentic tasting. Atmosphere incredible, beautiful music in the back ground to make you feel away from Portland at least for..."
Santos Quinones
"Absolutely phenomenal experience. Friendly and timely service. Food selections are excellent, vegan options available. Desserts are off the chain...."
Erwin Nanasi
"Tasty Cuban food. Must try. Patio is dog friendly. Service is quick. Servers are kind. Happy hour is as good as it can get. They have happy hour..."
Saurabh Das
"WOW! Finally made it to Cubo! I'm only sad that I didn't go sooner. Every bite was perfect! Definitely my new favorite restaurant in Portland. We..."
ross bauer
"This place is so good!! I got their mango smoothie which tasted amazing for a hot day! I got their pan con pollo with tostones and wow, it was so..."
Eva Maria
Jamaica House
76/100 (164 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Caribbean
Sit down
Caribbean
Mid-range
"We found this spot online and by the time we drove there it was almost closed. Yet, we had the biggest welcome as we entered and didnā€™t feel like..."
Jeanne D Andre
"Cute house decorated like we are in a well ā€œJamaican Houseā€. The food I had pictured (Simbaā€™s Veggie stew w/ Plantains as an extra side + the..."
Elizabeth Fuentes (Lizzie)
"Home-like atmosphere, home style cooking, great service and affordable! I had the curry goat with a side of plantains. Portion size was just the..."
K. Paul Ackah-Sanzah
"We loved the sweet jerk chicken šŸ— melts right off the bone. Highly recommend. IG @yummy_food..."
A M
"Excellent food! Best damn jerk fish I've had in a long time. Made fresh to order, with delicious sides and a fair price. It was so piping hot I had..."
John Smith
"7 years running, Jamaica House is clearly built on a foundation of flavor. Seven years! Jerk spices are done with care, not awash in Americanized..."
Frank James Mabry (James)
"I had lunch there with my girlfriend and it was a really pleasant experience. The owner treated us very kindly. He was very attentive, recommending..."
AdƔn BdP
"What a great time!! Simba took great care of us. The jerk and curry chicken were to die for!!!! ā™„ļø cant wait to go..."
Mel
"The food was delicious! The place was clean, service was friendly. I felt like Iā€™d known them for..."
carmen s
"Chill place and cool owner. I recommend the Jamaican meat patties. It's kind of like a pizza pocket filled with meat, but so much better than a pizza..."
Karl Nelson