(503) 517-9347
4835 N Albina Ave
Portland,
OR
97217
45.5578
-122.675
Neighborhoods: Humboldt, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
What People Are Saying About Trebol
The Editor
Ashley Gartland
Citysearch
In Short – A glam bar, pendant lighting, and wooden wagon wheel chandelier make this open space appear at once comfortable and sophisticated, while the heated outdoor patio makes outdoor dining and imbibing a year-round option for fans of up-and-coming Chef Kenny Hill's flavorful Mexican cuisine. Dishes play up the local bounty, like traditional enchiladas enanced by wilted chard, wild mushrooms and zucchini and manila clams spiked with Serrano chilis and housemade chorizo.
10/20/09
What an amazing find!
by Caro5582
My mom was visiting from Newport and we decided to check out Mississippi St. for a new spot to eat. This restaurant is the real deal. We ordered 4 different plates and shared everything. The short ribs were absolutely unbelievable. The meat falls off the bone and the dish is perfectly seasoned. We also had fish tacos which were the best I ever had. The texture was amazing as the albacore was first lightly breaded in cornmeal which gave it a bit of a crunch. It came very simply with only guacamole on top but the flavor was so perfect that really was all it needed. Simply perfect. The drunken beans were savory and the boar tacos delicious. We also had the salad with mango, jicama, red onion and romaine and it was so refreshing, the dressing was light and went well with the different flavors. The flan was also a pleasant surprise and the margaritas were well balanced and with many to chose from I'm looking forward to returning.
My only warning is that this food is NOT Mexican American; you won't find cheaply produced massive plates of food where everything looks oddly similar yet has different names. This food is thankfully very far beyond that. I can't wait to take everyone I know to this restaurant.
- Pros: Best fish taco!!
- Cons: We didn't discover it sooner
10/05/09
Disappointing overall
by shirleysobrano
My husband and I visited Trebol shortly after it opened for dinner and enjoyed ourselves. We finally got an opportunity to try their brunch and were disappointed. Bloody Marias were great. Guac and chips great, but our entrees were so bland and tasteless-just not what we had been hoping for. Hopefully, their dinners have continued to be good, but brunch is, overall, no bueno.
- Pros: Great Bloody Marias and Chips
- Cons: Lacking in spice and flavor
09/04/09
the worst
by shoezies
This was by far the worst Mexican food I've eaten EVER! The Sangria was awful, the bun on my burger was literally crumbling into pieces and the fish dishes were super fishy. Not to mention how much things cost! We spent $184 for 8 people (2 of them children) and no one in our party was impressed at all. Not worth it:(
- Pros: homemade tortillas
- Cons: everything else we ordered
The Details on Trebol
What to Drink:
The cocktails and tequila list here draw crowds -- just don't forget to try Trebol's bright, fruity Agua Frescas as well.
What to Eat:
For indecisive eaters, the taco sampler offers the chance to try multiple items with three distinct, juicy fillings -- wild boar, fish, and braised beef.
When to Go:
Come Tuesdays to sample a new flight of three tequilas from Trebol's selection of more than 70 tequilas.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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