(503) 233-0511
2811 NE Glisan St
Portland,
OR
97232
45.5266
-122.6369
Neighborhoods: Kerns, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
Pambiche
What People Are Saying About Pambiche
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The flavors are hot, cuisine authentic and the place abuzz with Spanish-speaking clientele and a bilingual staff. At times, this brightly painted cafe has lines out the door. Weekend nights are especially hoppin' when Portlanders from across town come for fried plantains, fried yucca root, bacalao (sauteed salt cod with fresh vegetables), and empanadas. After dinner, there are fresh and fruity tropical desserts and Cuban espresso.
Nonsense policies, food waste
by mmi79
I saw this same issue by a couple other reviewers. I had late happy-hour at Pambiche a few days ago, and had quite a bit of food left in every dish. So naturally we ask for boxes at the end for our leftovers. Turns out they do not allow anyone to take home their happy-hour leftovers.
I had seen something in the menu that said: "No take-out at happy hour". Fine. Now, take-out and leftovers are 2 completely different things.
I grew up in a very poor country (such as Cuba....) and the idea of throwing good food in the trash just appalls me. I also offered to give the food away to a homeless guy across the street, in front of the manager, instead of it just going in the trash. No can-do. "If we open an exception for you we will have to do it for everyone" - can you imagine how much food this place purposefully wastes every single day...I don't even have to have the leftovers, I just don't want food in the trash. I left with a horrible impression and will never go back.
- Pros: avocado salad
- Cons: bad service
Cheap professional women
by CSMobileUser
I saw those pro's. they wanted to take happy hour food home. CHEAP
Decent Food
by mclovin08
Although crowded on a summer evening, my party and I didn't wait too long to get a table. I ordered a chicken dish and it's sad to say that it was no different from chicken that my school cafeteria makes! However the empanadas were delicious and they had a good variety of desserts.
Huge Con: They only accept 2 cards max per table?? This made it very inconvenient for my party of 4 who were all planning to pay separately. How difficult can that be to just split the check into 2 different tables? My friend had to actually run down the street to a convenient store and get cash. lame.
- Pros: Empanadas & desserts
- Cons: policies, not very accomodating
The Details on Pambiche
The Extras:
Pambiche's Outdoor Patio is housed in the breezeway of the historic Apambichao Building. Sitting at a table on Pambiche's patio is like being transported to a sidewalk cafe in Old Havana or San Juan.
When To Go:
On Saturdays & Sundays, try their "Desauyuno Cubano" Cuban Breakfast 7 am to 2 pm. Early Bird 2-for-1 breakfast special is from 7am-8 am.
Save Money:
Happy hour is from 2pm to 6pm weekdays and 10pm to 12am Fridays And Saturdays. Try Pambiche's "La Hora del Amigo" Cuban Happy Hour featuring great Cuban coffee and drink specials, desserts and merienda snack combos.
Know Before You Go:
No reservations are taken.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
No









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