Pambiche

Named after the Latin American form of dance, Pambiche offers eclectic Cuban and Creole flavors. Picadillo Cua-Cua which is their beef hash, Creole chicken, jumbo Gulf shrimp in wine sauce, the chicken-infused saffron rice, and the ubiquitous flan are definitely worth your attention. Sangria and wines flow freely, though the Cuban espresso is equally potent in its own way. And if you find...

Know Before You Go: No reservations are taken.

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.

There's typically a wait at this colorful Cuban cafe enlivened by bright decor and festive background music, but a glass of sangria will make the time fly. Pambiche sits on a busy stretch of NE Glisan Street, and the outdoor picnic tables… Read More

There’s typically a wait at this colorful Cuban café enlivened by bright décor and festive background music, but a glass of sangría will make the time fly. Pambiche sits on a busy stretch of NE Glisan Street, and the outdoor picnic tables are choice seating for people-watching. The menu of traditional Cuban Creole fare offers reasonably priced appetizers, sandwiches and entrées---the shrimp...

Driving past this tiny hole-in-the-wall neighborhood eatery, you'd never guess that it's one of Portland's most popular restaurants. But you can't pass by the old building, which is painted garish tropical colors, without giving it a glance. Don't just gawk -- get in there! The food is straight out of Havana, with taro-root fritters, codfish-and-potato croquettes, fried yucca root, and fried...

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....

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