Autentica Mexican Cuisine
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 287-7555
- Best of Citysearch:
- Mexican Food 2007
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm
Editorial Review for Autentica Mexican Cuisine – by Ivy Manning
In Short
The small, casual dining room is decorated with terra cotta tile bars, rustic colors, framed pictures of Pancho Villa and features a gleaming open kitchen. All set the stage for a regional menu that forgoes ho-hum burritos in favor of traditional cooking. Stars include fresh seafood seviche, homemade chicken mole and silky homemade tortillas. The inexpensive lunch menu is a hit with thrifty locals who pile in for chopped pork and chicken tacos and tortas.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
When to GoHere, weekend brunch still is relatively undiscovered which means no wait for your huevos rancheros.
User Reviews for Autentica Mexican Cuisine
05/05/2008 Posted by rosaladelburro
Autentica is the place to go if you want genuine, quality mexican. Tortilla soup as it should be, made individually to order. Where else can you get basketfuls of fresh, warm tortillas directly from la tortillera? Or enjoy the sight and smell of chorizo and cheese melted down into a tasty dip right in front of you? Try to snag a seat at the bar to watch the choreography in the kitchen. Weekend brunch gets busy, so go early. There are minor menu changes and addtitions every so often, to keep it interesting for regulars like me. Service can be a bit slow when every table in the place is taken and people are lined up outside, but the owner and head chef, Oswaldo, is on top of his game. I've seen him send food back to the kitchen for not meeting the high standards Autentica is known for.
04/03/2008 Posted by jprincess
I thought the food here was absolutely delicious! I had the Camarones which had just the right amount of garlic and spices. My friend had a large bowl of perfect pozole. We ordered a bottle of Tempranilla that was smooth and the perfect accompaniment to our meal. We didn't have any problem with bad service or cleanliness as other reviewers. Our server was very friendly and made wonderful suggestions for our meal and our wine.
Users Like You Also Viewed
Aqui Mexican Cafe
1408 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202
