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(503) 233-0511
2811 NE Glisan St
Portland,
OR
97232
45.5266
-122.6369
Neighborhoods: Kerns, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
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.
12/14/09
Enjoyed it (a lot)!
by rc97203 at Citysearch
Been there twice (2 days apart...we were so impressed with the food the first time around). Nice decor. Very good service. Avocado salad is amazing! There's a strong aroma of oil (esp. noticable on clothing the next day) but given that it's a small place in an old building (poor ventilation), I'm guessing it can't be helped. Great value for the money.
PS Very good coffee too.
- Pros: Very good food! Very good service.
- Cons: Strong odor of deep frying oil (small place)
10/30/09
Nonsense policies, food waste
by mmi79 at Citysearch
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
10/22/09
Cheap professional women
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch
I saw those pro's. they wanted to take happy hour food home. CHEAP
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:
Catering, Dessert Shops, Bakeries
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Breakfast, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, People Watching, Happy Hour, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
