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For three star Cuban, try Pambiche in Portland. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Best of Dessert awards. This place features outdoor dining. This restaurant features catering.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed one of the best meals I've had in a while here. We split two dishes: one prawns in a tomato and wine sauce, the other red snapper in coconut. Awesome, both. Good black beans, tasty tres leches...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In Portland it's the best Cuban food you can get. The wait can get long if you go at prime times. Be sure to save room for dessert if you go. Only downside is some (NOT ALL) of the wait staff lacks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, check!Wonderful lemonade with fresh sugar cane, check!Yucca root, which they pronounce yooka, check!I really really enjoyed myself at Pambiche. The colorful tones of the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It hurts me to do this, because a friend of mine was REALLY excited about me traveling to Portland last weekend and getting an opportunity to go here. But this place was no good. It was cute, had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I keep ending up at Pambiche with friends. After each I get mad and promise myself that next time I'll just stay home. The food I've tasted (and I have tried, I really have) has been over-fried and/or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic cuban? eh... Best food ever... YES indeed!This place has some of the best food EVER. Cuban or whatever. It is some tasty delight seriously. You will wait awhile on a popular day, but its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I get the proletariat no reservations policy of restaurants but this place is so tiny it makes for very long waits on the sidewalk with nowhere to sit. and too much street life to deal with. Just not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't need to say anything because you already know. This place is amazing. I'd eat here everyday if I could.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
8 a.m. on a semi-dreary Saturday morning and Pambiche had plenty of indoor and outdoor tables available. Bottom line: Loved it, will be back many times. Here's the details:Started out with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!! This place is sooo good. I love when I come to Portland to go to this place for lunch. I want to eat pretty much anything off the menu. I decided to order breakfast on this so I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place with a very good vibe going for it. It feels very lively and has some nice outdoor seating.As lame as it sounds, my favorite items on their menus are just the big ol' bowls of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so many praises and raves about Pambiche. I've been wanting to go there for a while. Finally, got a chance to try this supposedly "best Cuban food" in Portland. My sister wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm....I really don't understand some segments of the Yelp community. Either it's them or it's me, and usually I tend to think it's me - but I just can't understand what is the big deal with this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Cuba AKA Miami for about a year, so I know really good AUTHENTIC cuban food. So when a restaurant such as Pambiche calls its self cuban I think hmmm......let me try it out because I really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Missed breakfast but enjoyed lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! All the offerings are so super delicious for vegetarians and meat eaters both. Go for happy hour, when all is cheaper, sample it all I tell you! The Palm Beach Cooler, Empanadas and Caribian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche is a place that we read about in a Portland magazine over a year ago and just got around to going there today....I wish we would have went when we first read about them. First, great service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Never really had Cuban food, but if people are loving this place then I really don't care for Cuban food. We had two items on the menu that the waitress recommended and they were okay. Take into...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want festivity without the big presentations, lively music, and fresh healthy food, this is your place. Love everything about it, even the fast pace of the servers. While we were waiting for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place..and I've been here over 20x. But I don't like the favorite dish the plato cubano. I think that the pork and the sauce it's stewed in just isn't flavorful enough. But it's good....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars in my book. Almost 5 stars... The reason I give them 4.5 stars is because I dunno... Have anyone have cuban food before? Is all their food that light in taste? Or maybe my personal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. The food is good, the drinks are good. It loses 2 stars because 1) it's always flippin cold in there and 2) the service was mediocre.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though I have never had a real Cuban experience in Cuba before, but hey, Pambiche gave me a very good impression... I love going to Pambiche for any occasion. I have been their on Valentine's Day,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You either love this place or you hate it. I've been told that this is not real cuban food. But sometimes ignorance is bliss. I love the flavors. I love the ambience. I love the breakfast here and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cuban food, music, art, etc. I try to dine at Cuban restaurants anywhere I can find them around the country. Pambiche has not only been superior to all other Cuban restaurants I have blessed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were planning to try Pambiche for dinner, but circumstances cause us to be here for breakfast. What a great find! Coming from San Fran, we really had memorable experience in this place. There were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"What is a Cuban restaurant doing in the middle of Oregon?"With it's brightly colorful facade on a Victorian building, Pambiche had mostly non-Hispanic clientele coming in and out, one after the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love a place that makes me feel like I'm on vacation and Pambiche does just that from the uniquely-colored builiding, decor, and music. Fast, friendly service made the experience even better.I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Miami for 4 years. This is Cuban food. The arroz con pollo is amazing, and the platanos are cooked correctly. That was enough to convince me. This place offers specialty dishes, and not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche represents everything I love about food on the East side of town. It's small, funky, cheap, and damn good. I don't know shit about Cuban food. Which is a thing I now find sad. I seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. Definitely one of my new favorites! I took my roommate here for her birthday because she is already a fan and wanted me to try it! Everything I tried (mine and hers, of course) was awesome. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They've got a great happy hour. Pretty wide variety of tasty cheap foods. It'd be a little better though if it weren't so incredibly cramped inside.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be honest. I feel cool going to Pambiche. It's a street cred thing. I know NOTHING about Cuban food so I leave it up to the wait staff for direction.I would NEVER order anything remotely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche will treat you right, if you know how to court her sweet graces. Not everything on the menu is a rockstar of their Cuban entourage. The Pescado Ajillo was some of the best snapper I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of dive I like to swim in. Wait was looooong. The meal was worth the wait. I kept eating, not wanting to give up my seat that I worked hard to wait for. Service was good considering...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I was driving through Portland at lunch time and drove by here looking for another place. The colorful exterior and outdoor seating lured me in. I was greatly rewarded! The food was so delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike many I didn't like Pambiche my first time there, but because all my friends adore it I keep returning . . . and it has grown on me. Maybe my taste buds are finally leaving third grade but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. A great atmosphere, the staff is friendly and it's an overall good experience.Anything you order I assume would be pretty good. The desserts are delicious too.I would certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So tasty! Amazing flavors. I highly recommend the Croqueta Preparada sandwich for lunch. I have been there a couple of times and I have been impressed each time. The staff is great and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This will be the 140th review of Pambiche, so why bother? Only because with every visit to this garish mecca of cusina Cubano something new delights me. Last night it was Camarones Enchilados,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Viva la revolutzion!! The Cuban food revolution that is! The food here is really good. The Jammon appetizers are awesome as are the Taro root fritters. The main courses are generous portion wise and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for breakfast on a Saturday morning at peak brunching-hour, expecting it to be crazily busy, but were pleasantly surprised. We'd heard great things about the breads, but, while the breads were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I'm a big fan of Pambiche. I don't make it there enough. Every time I do I leave so happy. The food is so good and the atmosphere so cool. It is really busy and pretty packed but its worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An all time favorite. I discovered that the best time of day to go here is between three and four in the afternoon, if you are looking for less of a wait. Of course, this is a place where the wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This month President Obama took steps (long overdue in my book) to relax US relations with Cuba, the most notable of which is to allow Cuban-Americans easier and more frequent travel to their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I loved the atmosphere more than the food, I give Pambiche four stars, and I will return again. This is a lively, colorful, and vibrant establishment. The dining room is rather small,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really enjoy Pambiche, and have for several years now. The food is great and the physical appearance definitely takes you away from Portland, if just for a short while.Everything I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After having had some pretty stellar Cuban food in the city of angels (aka LA...just in case...), this place was sort of a let down. The yuccas fritas was more like puke-a frequently-a...it not only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Giving Pambiche 4 Stars sorta against my will. I wanna do 3, but that would rank it with lesser establishments and I don't want to do that. If the glorious reviews hadn't led me to expect so much, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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The food is unique, even the coffee and pastries. Lime and mango pervade throughout the menu. However, eggs and sausage dishes are large and enough to satisfy those who do not crave exotic tastes.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who has been hunkered indoors all winter, subsisting on starch and cheese like I have, needs to go immediately to get a little dose of Vitamin Pambiche. The walls are bright. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arroz con Pollo - yummmmPambiche is a tiny, tucked away, hole-in-the-wall (sorta) Cuban joint down the street from my former 'hood in P-town.MAN ALIVE. I wish Seattle had a place like this b/c their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't know what to order, get the Plato Cubano. You just can't go wrong with Pambiche's roasted pork.JONASAPPROVED!
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read somewhere in these reviews that a person was offended by Pambiche. I guess I can sort of see where they are coming from. No, I do love Pambiche. I love the mango shakes, the oxtail, the bacalao...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family took my fantastic boyfriend to Pambiche for his B-Day dinner because he was craving the red snapper sandwhich (a favorite of both of ours to be honest) and because we hadn't been there since...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Myohmyohmy!....I absolutely LOVE this place....So, I was up in Portland on oh so official business (gettin my back tatted!) and only had a day in town. I asked the lovely front desk gal at my hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we had was delicious. Notably, the avocado salad was fresh and velvety. The camarones were super-duper tasty. The fried cow was kinda "pulled", and really tasty. The Ajiaco is a hearty, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche was my first Cuban food experience, so take it for what it's worth when I tell you that it is incredible. Sunday morning my party of 2 stepped into Pambiche at around 10am and were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea what to expect, but it was delicious. Pretty tight space, but the food, service, and price were all great.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, my boyfriend and I came here on a weekend afternoon hoping to try a plato or two. I was hoping to see how it measured up to my family cooking. See, my father's side of the family is Cuban and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good for a Cuban (plus other Carib fare) place. The flavors are a bit held back from more authentic boldness, but done well enough in a restrained, flavorful way. The wine list is great, some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went here one Saturday for lunch. She's part Cuban so she's had plenty of authentic Cuban food- but I was clueless other than knowing that Cubans eat a lot of pork. Turns out this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once for happy hour and I've been obsessed with it ever since.Everything I had was wonderful. I had the Pollo Frito (in a word...perfect) and the Ropa Vieja as well as some Croquettes....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bright and colorful i haven't' been for breakfast yet but I hear its fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a word yum, good service nice place. I like the late night happy hour Fri and sat night after 10. I love the empanadas, the fresh squeezed pineapple juice and the rice pudding is delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great. The servers were very friendly and the food was a solid 4 stars. The empanada was delicious. The desserts were very good... we had the cuban cigars - basically a chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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I left Cuba a year ago and I am still in the process of getting to live out of my country. Visiting some friends in Portland, they took me to Pambiche. It has been the most rewarding food experience since I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really really REALLY want to visit cuba. like, really. there was a short period of time when my mom wanted to go really badly also, and was seriously considering flying us in via mexico (not so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The entrees are the only things that don't stand out. Next time I go, I am going to give up on getting a main dish and just get lots of appetizers, sangria, and one of their desserts that are as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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I was born in Cuba and raised in Miami. For years everyone kept telling me you have to try Pambiche it's the best cuban food. Finally went during the holidays because I wanted to take my kids who were back...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to have much of the menu explained to me because I am monolingual. It's sad, I know, but it's true. That's a good thing, by the way, because this place ROCKED. I am a vegetarian, which isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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I really enjoy this place. I try and try a new dish every time I go. The coffee drinks are really worth getting. Breakfast is one of my favorite times to go. Everyone is so friendly and happy to help. They do...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. A vivid taste of latin america with its lively colors and genial waitstaff. The mariscos empanada is a miracle of culinary engineering. A light and crispy shell as thin as a leaf...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful food, great atmosphere, and the best cafe con leche in town. Save room for dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hardly need to provide an overview of Pambiche, the 100 reviews prior to mine do that well enough. Instead, I'll simply focus on my specific experience and order. We got there at about 8pm on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fist date in Portland wanted to take me to a Cuban place... it was pretty good though I am more into Asian and French cuisine. Portions are quite generous. I had an avocado salad for starters and a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that whenever I go there, I absolutely know I'll have a good time. The food, the atmosphere, the energy, the desserts! For years, this has been my go-to restaurant for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Having lived in Miami all my life, I didn't know what to expect from a Cuban place in Portland. To my surprise, Pambiche got it right from beginning to end. It was a busy Saturday night and the host offered...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The one place I always visit when I go down to Portland (from Seattle).GOOD SOLID happy hour with a large selection. The appetizers are good portion, drinks are delicious. But I always look forward to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche, a splash of many colors in a sometimes overcast world. Blue - perfect "tropical" november day. 45 degrees and sunny. outdoor seating. cuban flag. Orange - heat against my face, overhead...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Waitress was beyond rude!! Lechon was very bland. The beans,rice and croquetas were cold and tasted old. I had to chase the waitress down for my bill. I had to carry the bill inside to pay so i could leave....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As of today, I've hit up Pambiche for their breakfast, lunch/dinner, and happy hour/late night menu, the latter two several times. You probably don't need to read my review to see that people think...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here! I try to get over to Pambiche everytime I visit. The food has great flavor, the restaurant is fun and vibrant, and the servers are always incredibly friendl. Always a great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went last night for dinner and had great service and even better food. I'm a sucker for good service, our server kindly suggested his favorites on the menu from appetizers to beer. Food came out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to eat in P-town. The food is delicious! They have recently doubled their portions during happy hour, but not the price. I luv the plantains and yuca- not a big meat eater so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn here...I am not an expert at Cuban food. That department belongs to The Big Man who grew up in Miami, eating plenty of cocina cubano, but I know if he'd been with the 3 Musk-A-Teers & I last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I heard Pambiche serves breakfast (and on weekdays!), I knew I had to give it a try. They did NOT disappoint! Simply amazing. Crowded as always, but so worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very yummy, love good Cuban food. I was surprised how expensive it was though. The place is packed on a Monday night, that's got to say something.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was all around quick and friendly, and our meal was outstanding. Daniella, our server was wonderful and very helpful when it came time to tackle the menu of tasty Cuban plates. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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I am latin and have alot of cuban friends. Going to this place with my cuban friends we were expecting authentic cuban food but were disappointed. Maybe i was just comparing it to my cuban friends food, or my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a disappointment. Overpriced and under-spiced.The food appeared to be of good quality, it just didn't have any flavor. Me gusta sabor!!The highlights of the meal were the pineapple juice (I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Yes Yes....This place is what I have been looking for all of my foodie life. Who cares about the wait, cause it is worth it. The portions are huge and not to mention carefully prepared, perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. The food is amazing and the staff is very friendly. The only reason it got 4 stars is the lack of seating and the amount of waiting I have to do when I go here.I kind of drool...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents were here for three nights, and we sandwiched Pambiche in between Wildwood and Malay Satay Hut. Pambiche was, as Goldilocks would have it, just right. Rarefied air but very cozy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the diversity of the menu - authentic/creative.The atmosphere - FANTASTIC.Sitting inside is small - outside seating is almost equal to inside. I would go for the DRINKS anytime - great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will admit to being on a post drinking-PBR-with-Yeeps high while dining (wait, is there any other way to dine?) at this fine Cuban establishment, but I will stand my ground when I say it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche. You're super great. Awesome Cuban food. Tons of options, unique flavors, lots of small plates, great sangria - you're everything I'm looking for on a long summer day.You do fry a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warning this place is small but worth the wait. Be prepared to sit outside to get a seat faster but they do have heaters and they can also turn them off if your hair is frying.We tried the traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Pambiche is ok. The food is ok, but not great, and the prices are pretty high. I guess I was just whelmed.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say after perusing some (not all 80 plus) reviews that I think most the people who rave about this place have not experienced real Cuban food.This is not Cuban food. Its a watered down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I got take-out from here last night. It was the first time for me and my dad, but the third time for my mom and my brother. We phoned our order in and then went to pick it up. There...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I remember moving here from Miami and experiencing a culture shock. My mouth was craving delicious Latin food. Wonderful, spicy (not hot spicy, but full of many different spices) and filling. I heard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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I went to Pambiche for the first time this weekend and I loved it. My husband and I had read quite a few reviews of this place recently, online & in the 'best of' sections of some local papers and magazines so...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche is the type of place that my husband loves but I just think it OK. They don't have a ton of vegetarian options so I found their menu to be a bit limited for me but my husband loves the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche's happy hour rules! While the happy hour drink and food specials aren't marked down too much, it lasts from 2-6 pm, so it's perfect for a filling late lunch or afternoon snack. There aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met some friends here for dinner and was very impressed with the food. I had the Papa con Queso Empanada, which was really delicious. It came with tostones (fried plantains) and a surprisingly good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah. I'm impressed. A good Cuban restaurant in Portland. Very delicious food! I'm a vegetarian, and with no fear I had options. There's a really good vegetarian dish that's plantain based with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by after many recommendations, and man, was it worth it. Little bit of a wait to get a table, but nothing a walk around the block didn't take care of. Started out with cocktails and tostones,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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This place is wonderful. My parents fell in love with Puerto Rico, and being out here in Portland it is hard to find some of the delicacies of that land's culture and its vibe. Pambiche, while it is Cuban, is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing really BAD about Pambiche - it's just that if it was in a neighborhood full of Cuban-y goodness, it would probably rate in the middle. Since it's the only game in town for Cubano,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When visiting a friend in Portland we stopped by this Cuban restaurant for lunch. Let's just say this restaurant isn't in the nicest part of Portland. BUT, the food was good. I ordered their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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The first thing you noticed about Pambiche is its odd exterior painting. Its bright colors reveal its innermost connectivity to the tropical islands of the Caribbean. This restaurant looks bigger on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Cuban food so much since leaving Detroit.Pambiche is the shiznit.I love it so, the Caffe con Leche was fabulous and always, Always, ALWAYS order the Fritters!Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Yeah. Great Service. YeahNice atmosphere. YeahAmazing Cafe Con Leche. YeahTwo pages of desert, one of which is dedicated to flan. YeahWhat do all those Yeah's Equal? Happy me.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
service: awesomegreat outdoor seating: awesomefood: could not have been more perfect.this place is awesome. It's only 4 blocks from my folk's house, too! Maybe I should visit them more often...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hot-diggity-dam i love cuban food. the place is packed to the gills most of the time, and it was retarded with tight jeans and bad haircuts, but as far as food and service everything was perfect. the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mahalo plenty, Kim, for taking us here for our first dinner in your most charming city. The food was so very tasty and the atmosphere vibrant. Definitely worth a return trip.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow wow wow wow wow. This is Cuban food? End the embargo!! Their Saturday brunch was incredible. Huge spreads - each dish comes with a handful of sides. And the pinosa! Everything from my gf's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very solid pick, especially for happy hour (after 10PM). The happy hour menu not only has more choices than most happy hour menus, almost every item is something you'd be hard to find...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche is a fairly unique Portland dining experience. I have been several times and seem to discover something delicious every time I go. My favorites are empanadas, the root stews, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting my friend and I suggested Mexican, she said lets do Cuban..even better. This place was great. The drinks were great, we had empanadas that were awesome..first time I've ever seen a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New identity, in the event that capitalism, first-world comfort, and a few years slaving away for The Man fail me: A jinetera named Estella. By day, kind of a scrappy, down-to-earth gal who ekes out a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quaint restaurant that offers a lot and uses Banana Ketchup from the Philippines. Now, all the while I thought Cubans have their own banana ketchup. A ketchup is a ketchup, this banana ketchup is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pambiche is delicious! I love the colorful art on the walls and the friendly service and the banana ketchup and the fact that they have like 20 different desserts to satisfy my sweet tooth. Things to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's the big deal with Pambiche!? I went there for lunch today after hearing great things about it, and was thoroughly unimpressed by the food. The portions were too small for the price, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the reviews on Yelp, my husband and I decided to try Pambiche. We were not disappointed. We came in on a Thursday evening around 7pm and were seated right away. We started out by ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place obviously does not need my humble review, but I'll try anyway.In a nutshell, it's spicy, fruity, and good for the soul. The menu is rather on the pricy side, unless you go for lunch, in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend has officially grounded me from Pambiche....I usually try to mix up my restaurant trips as much as possible, but I can never seem to get enough of Pambiche! I have to make a conscious...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorites. During the cold season I find myself day dreaming about an outdoor table and a good mojito. I constantly crave ethnic foods that put me in another place and this fits...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY!I'm no expert on Cuban food, (I've heard it's not "completely authentic") but I know good food when I taste it.I had a great champagne/pineapple cocktail, and the empanadas were great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Can flavorful Cuban comfort food found In Portland Oregon? Yes, it can at...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Our family just visited Pambiche on a whim last Saturday for brunch. What a delightful find! The food was delicious, the atmosphere swirled with color and joy and the service was quick (despite being busy) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time I've tried Pambiche. The first time I left feeling like it was a little bit too greasy and heavy, but I was game enough last night to give it another try, especially with all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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The best Cuban place this side of Florida. Seriously, I have never found a greater place to get yuca! So tasty but darn spendy. I highly recommend going for happy hour and splurge on food not the expensive...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cuba: Home of overrated cigars, Santeria and spiritual trances, dear Uncle Fidel, and vibrant food and art.While you might not find smoke, religion, or communism within the boundaries of Pambiche,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PAMBICHE is incredible. It is located on the corner of Glisan and 28th. It is a colorful, bright blue and pink and red building, reminiscent of Sesame Street (circa the late 70s) and it's located next...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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This is probably the best restaurant experience I've had in a long time. The food was fantastic and very authentic. The "fried cow" was exactly what I expected from a quality Cuban restaurant. The atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Portland! And I've successfully introduced it to my boyfriend who is a picky food eater transplant from SF. :) I don't think you can go wrong with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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My husband and I went here on a whim with another couple. We were surprised beyond belief. To start, we were promptly seated when we arrived (~5 pm on Monday) and there was still available seating. Outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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I really wish this place would clean up their act because the food is pretty good. The avocado salad and maduros are my favorites. I just wish they had more vegetarian options, there's meat in almost...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it a five but I can't order anything other than the oxtail. It's fantastic. Others I've gone with also say great things about their food. They really need to expand.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! When we were in Florida recently, we had some spectacular Cuban food and service at a family-owned restaurant, so upon our return to Portland, we were determined to find the same...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been said? Of note:1) Our waiter was really friendly and attentive even though it was busy.2) My pollo criollo con moros y cristianos was PERFECT. The chicken was falling...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i won points from my family for suggesting this place for Sunday brunch one time. Yup, it was a risk I was taking since my clan has particular affinity for dimsum or chinese buffet or Thien Hong on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Home town pride! I love this place. It's my favorite restaurant. I crave the Plato Cubano in the night. The banana cake is also incredible. My favorite thing here is the yucca. So delicious!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great way to try this restaurant, whether you've been there before or not is hit it up during happy hour and order a bunch of the small plates. The pollo frito was fantastic, and the pulled pork was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First of all I will start off by saying that I am Cuban and when it comes to Cuban Food with me everyone is going up against number 1. That's Mom and Dad. If I don't like your Cuban cooking as much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and service. It is slightly overpriced for the food considering you can get the same quality in a cart in Florida.Excellent happy hour but only during the summer otherwise you're stuck...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot, with some reservations. It's colorful and fun and very cozy inside. The waitresses are all gorgeous and really nice. The desserts are good. They have great appetizers and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey they make a pretty tasty bite ... i really enjoyed my cuban shredded pork sandwich. Plus it was one of the last warm days over the summer, so we soaked up some sun sitting outside. Can't wait to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, Love, LOVE this restaurant/bakery.! want to buy a house and move to the NE Portland area just so I can be close enough to Pambiche to try the 600 menu items that are calling my name. On...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! We actually heard about this restaurant from Yelp, looking for vegetarian possibilities. We actually planned to go to a different restaurant, that luckily ended up being closed that night. With...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pambiche. I go all the time, with groups and even by myself (it's a great way to pass the time while you do your wash at the laundromat next door). Happy hour has great prices on appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
that is some damn tasty brunch. and that banana sauce on the table is wonderful. the decor was cuban-fun.yum yum yum.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, friendly place! The waitstaff are fabulous! Vibrant, colorful, energetic seating area.The food was delicious. To start we had corn fritters, delicious and the perfect snack before dinner. I just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food was amazing and the drinks were pretty good. my mom got the communista plate which is a combo of lots of sides and i got the vaca frita. it was soooo delish! the side of beans had more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
in the mix...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know everyone loves this place, it's super popular, there's always a line at dinner time, and it's most Portlanders' introduction to Cuban food. And sure enough, this is the best Cuban restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Te amo Pambiche! I was so happy to discover you. I've used you to introduce people to Cuban food.They all walk away saying ' Wow ! I love Cuban food!'. No my dears, you love Pambiche!The sangria and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go. Eat. Tonight.This place has really gown in popularity in the years since opening, and for good reason: it's damn good.The Plato Cubano is my personal favorite, though the Oxtail is excellent,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what kind of freaky drug mix they put in that Tres-Leches cake but I can't get enough. That bad boy is like $50 special order (and weighs more than my bowling ball) but it's more than...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pambiche so much that, I've purchased a Cuban cookbook and started attemping Cuban cooking at home. This has largely resulted my in boyfriend splattering the kitchen in oil while frying...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I've been here a few times I didn't wanna end up in hell for not writing a review. Being 31st to review it's not easy not to repeat the other reviewers, so I came up with my 5* justification...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stumbling into Pambiche on a whim because I was lost in the neighborhood - I saw the pretty, bright colors outside and figured anyplace Latin I can call home.Wow, it was Happy Hour! I felt like I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just noticed that I hadn't thrown my 2 cents in about this particular Portland Gem. What is it about NE 28th st.? While it's a bit north of the Burnside intersection (OK it's on Glison) I still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On our latest trip to Portland, we wanted to try as many different food/drink places as possible, but Pambiche was so good we couldn't help coming back for more. The food was great (my gf's beans had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a wonderful time here. There was much exclaiming and sharing of different dishes. Especially the desserts. O sweet buddha the desserts. Excellent.The staff also went above and beyond in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolute perfection. The food came out quickly and the service was impeccable. There was a long wait list when we arrived, but were actually seated within 5 minutes since we were only a 2 top....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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This is a fantastic place to eat for a good price. I had the pork sandwich that came with fried plantaines. The plantaines were amazing...as was the pork sandwich. I tried some of my friend's sweet plantaines...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Love this place! My friends and I try to come a couple of times a month. I?m from Los Angeles and I?ve had my share of Cuban restaurants. Very delicious food. The only negative is the space. They should really...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a suuuh-cka for outdoor seating. Something about the al fresco makes me very happy. Throw in some lively, passionate Cuban food and you've got a hit! This popular, colorful place is open late...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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One of my favorite Portland restaurants, Pambiche has a good happy hour menu, is open late, and has tons of tasty tidbits that are happily welcomed by this nightowl. I love the empanadas (leek and cheese or...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my first visits to pdx to visit some new friends was hmmmm, about 6 years ago. it was friday night, about 9pm when i got in, my friends kurt and andrea picked me up at the airport, said "are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard a lot about Pambiche (some good, some bad). I must admit that the vegetarian selection was slim, but the corn fritters more than made up for that. (They were so incredibly delicious, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A surprisingly good Cuban restaurant oddly located on NE Glisan Street. Pambiche is a brightly painted room harboring some of the brightest and most festive dishes Portland has to offer. Amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met the owner of this place long time ago in the Caribbean. Since I moved to Portland I ate there every Sunday after my salsa radio show at KBOO. It is a great place, with great ambiance, there is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So Pambiche is one of those places you want to just load with accolades. I actually thought my drink here was AWESOME and the food was just eh. I got the Plato Cubano for lunch and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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I've got 4 words for you. Try the Cuban Toast. It's on the breakfast menu. Incredible! And even if it's chilly outside, they have heat lamps.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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I have been here 2x for breakfast. Both times I have tried different egg dishes which have been very tasteful and could only eat 1/2 of the portion. Also tried to different cocktails that were refreshing...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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I wanted to like Pambiche. From the colorful facade to the good music indoors to my hungry belly upon walking in, it had the makings of the right kind of place to satisfy the way a good Caribbean meal should....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ensalada de aguacate, that is, avocado salad a la Pambiche, stands among my absolute favorite foods in Portland. I could eat that hefty helping of ripe avocado garnished with garlic, lime, red onion,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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Chico tu estas loco?! yo soy cubano tambien. i am happy that Pambiche is in Portland. It would not be the same here without a great Cuban place to eat good Cuban food! At Pambiche i can get my cafe, champola,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TRES LECHES!!! Stopped here for some amazing dessert. Unfortunately I just had dinner down the street, but I'll have to stop by here again sometime soon cause I was salivating at the great cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to miss this colorful little gem on the corner. But it not just the bright colors that remind me of my younger days in South Florida in my speed boat when I used to run... never mind....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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I found this place to be severely overrated. I'm Cuban, and have had this kind of food all my life knowing what it should and should not taste like. While it's unfair to compare to a similar place in like...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could not for the life of me remember the name of this place. And then it came back to me all at once. I had tried to create some sort of method to trigger the memory of the name of this place. What...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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This place takes the happy-hour cake...the empanadas are spectacular, particularly the porras (leek), picadillo, and bacalo (codfish) versions. The white-wine cooler is better than it's red (sangria) version,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, LOVE this place. We headed down Glisan in a specific mission to try Pambiche. We had just came from the Beer and Wine Festival down at the convention center, so alcohol wasn't on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hit Pambiche for a late Friday afternoon lunch! The place looks crazy inside, it's very cool. Reminds me of Calle Ocho in Miami, the Cuban area. I ordered a banana shake, mmmmmmmmm very good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An island of bright colors and flavors in the middle of the Eastside, the dcor and food here make everyday feel sunny and warm. Inside there are paper maiche parrots hanging from the ceiling, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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They have very good food. The first time I went everything was perfect including the deserts. The service was also excellent. The second time over the food was good but was not good as the last time, probably...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but that's no reflection on my opinion of the place. The one thing I definately remember vividly is: YUM! It was in the dead hot heat of the summer when I went, so we opted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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I lived in Miami the first 23 years of my life, and come from Cuban born parents. So when I moved to Portland I really hoped this place was as good as people led me to believe. Sadly, that wasn't quite the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The Cuban food is pretty good (I've had Cuban in Miami and this compares favorably to anything I've had there). The atmosphere is great - it is very lively and attracts a great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a brightly painted and decorated Cuban restaurant. The dining room is fairly small and your neighbors are pretty close to you. Their is a small bar area with about 4 stools that you could sit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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This place is the bomb and I would disregard anyone who says otherwise as a bad reviewer. This is not traditional Cuban food like you find in Miami but it is a very good rendition. The reviewers who claim a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Thanks Pambiche for getting back our favorite server in town! For the life of us, my husband and I can't remember her name. His guess is Erin and I'll go with it because he remembers the cute ones. She was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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They have some pretty neat outside seating, and the menu seems fairly large for not very much seating. But the food was great, service a little slow, maybe just understaffed.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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I was totaly sad after going to eat at Pambiche. I read the reviews, it was highly recommended to me but when I got there and saw the fried plantanos and how old and dried they looked i was so sad. My meal was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love avocados. I love cake. I always order the avocado salad thing (don't remember the real name, but it's a shitload of avocado in lime juice and onion.) Yummmm!The cake is to DIE for here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Isn't exactly your typical restaurant, most of the seating is outdoors yearround. But the food is worth the chill!! I love there large unique menu. And I have been back several times :)
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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This place is one of our favorites. Exceptional dishes reflect authentic Cuban cuisine. Large menu and so many delicious foods makes it hard to decide what to order.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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When a Cuban national takes you to a Cuban restaurant -- you know it's GOOD! And Pambiche is a nice dining experience. Portions are good, and the menu is extensive. In fact, there are so many good sounding...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Pambiche is awesome. The servers are all very nice (of course, often overwhelmingly busy), the food is great, and their desserts are magnificent. The pan frito is heaven, and we order it with every meal...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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FOOD WAS AMAZING! I couldn't believe beans could be so yummy! I also had bannana cake that was Incredible!!! Hours are very flexible, don't know many places that stay open that late.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As we drive up Glisan, it's not difficult to find Pambiche. Even from blocks away, we spot the brightly-colored building and row of umbrellas covering the patio tables. Inside, the colorful chaos...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to eat. There's usually a wait on Friday/Saturday nights, but it's well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Portland, Pambiche was highly recommend and still is everytime I mention it. Well, I've got a news flash for you PDX...Pambiche serves what tastes like cafeteria food. Both of our dishes were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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We went there on a Thursday night and it was quite busy. We waited a few minutes to get a table outside (recommended since inside is somewhat stuffed up). The service was great, but the food is nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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OMG I have never had Cuban food so I was a bit scared and unsure until I read the menu and found great descriptions. What I really liked was the use of colors on the walls along with the pictures since it made...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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I spent most of my life in Miami, which has a very large Cuban exhile community. I was lucky enough to eat regularly at some of the best little Cuban restaurants in the country. I would say that Pambiche is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time- it's quaint, it's fun, the food is amazing. I had a Cuban fish/avocado sandwich, with yucca and back bean soup and the entire mean wasn't just good,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dearest gourmands~This place has a fun happy hour from two to six, and the food is wonderful. The appetizer plates are just the right size for sharing or dieting, and the flavors are delectable....
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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Wow! Whether you're just getting something like the cuban sandwich or empanada, or going for the full dinner plate, whatever you have will not disappoint. There's lots of flavor and adventure for your palate...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh good lord this place was good. And reasonably priced as well. We came in a group of three and left stuffed, buzzed, and happy. I started (and ended) with a Xingu black beer. Like a stout but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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The desserts are to die for-- love the tres leche. It is often crowed so try an off time to get the best service. Or just get cake to go!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Cuban food! On our table: empanadas filled with potatoes and Oaxacan cheese, grilled red snapper in chile verde, parsley and red beet salad, taro root frituras, and frijoles. Yummy! The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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My boyfriend and I first visited Pambiche not long after it opened, and while we were impressed by the food, the service left much to be desired. Parties arriving after us were seated before us; our entrees...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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The beef pepper pot is tender and succulently salty, and the dessert case offers many tempting options. The menu provides a variety of tastes of delicious ethnic cuisine and every time I've been there it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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Fun, funky decor & bright lights surround the extremely close (full) tables. We waited about 1/2 hour outside (heat lamps available). Servers were extremely gracious and attentive. The food! I had a picadillo...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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I had two friends come from out of town for dinner and requested something cuban for dinner. Both work in the food industry and have high expectations and Pambiche exceeded them. Dinner was great and we had...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great authentic Cuban food! The staff are very friendly and the desserts are wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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After several recommendations and reading the reviews from CitySearch, I decided to try Pambiche. I can't lie, I had high expectations. But Pambiche lived up to all of them. The food was delicious, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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Although this hole in the wall is tiny, it is home to some of the best food in Portland. The tightly spaced atmosphere allows for a sense of festivity at all times of the day and the bright decor adds. All the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come here for the "Hora de Amigos," the Cuban happy hour that runs every day from 2-6 pm.The small plates here are actually pretty good sized, easily serving two people in appetizer portions, at 2-3...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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For authentic Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican food, head to Pambiche in east Portland. I was so surprised to find a Cuban restaurant of this quality in the Northwest. Until they decide to serve mojitos, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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Want a great place for dessert after a movie? This is it! Sumptuous desserts large enough to share, the hardest part is deciding what to order. Cuban food, outside seating, great drink list, interesting happy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Tried Pambiche for the first time. We realized we can walk there from our house, so we did this on a Saturday night at 9 or 9:30. We thought it might not be crowded then. Wrong. We got seated quickly, however,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Many times I have walked by Pambiche at dinner time and it's always packed. I hate the crowds, so chose 2pm for lunch at Pambiche. It was excellent. They make a mean sangria and a tasty pork sandwich. I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2005
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This little colorful cuban diner is a favorite of the locals. I loved the plantains with banana sauce and the fruit smoothies. The shredded beef was excellent along with the creole shrimp. I thought the meals...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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Nice atmosphere, arrive early or expect to wait. Drinks were very good, and good was excellent. Very affordable, a nice place for smaller groups.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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One of the best things about moving to Portland from Florida was finding Pambiche. Their Maduros have never ceased to brighten my day. The service tends to be really slow and unfriendly but the food is worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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Remarkably rich and demonstrably delicious, I place these post-pabulum pleasurables tip-top of my tasty-tart ticket. Climactic confections for Portland's pickiest palates!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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I had my 21st birthday party here and loved it. The food is excellent and their selection of wines is wonderful. Save some room for desert because it's yummy!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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I had great expectations but unfortunately Pambiche didn't meet any of them: food was nothing special, almost flavorless. I am not sure where all the hipe is coming from. Desserts were really good though and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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All I can say is .... excellent, authentic food. The desserts are fabulous and the entrees leave nothing to be desired. The only thing that may disappoint you is the lack of space. I've actually been asked to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2004
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The food here is so completely awesome I cannot say enough good things about this place. I have been here many times, and I have never ordered anything that I didn't like. It's all great! The desserts are to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2004
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I thought the seating outside was nice ... well shaded w/ sun available. For us the outside seating was a must b/c the music inside was too loud. My Pollo Creodillo was less than exciting, tho the black beans...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2004
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I enjoyed the outside picnic table seating...hot heat lamps, too! We waited 20 min. (fair waiting list), then once we were seated, had an excellent waiter! We ordered a coconut drink, two appetizers, split an...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2004
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The plaintains are heavy. Maybe it is their nature, but when I think of Pambiche, I forget all about a rather heavenly cappuccino-based dessert and a completely forgettable main course, and I remember the lead...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2003
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The food was excellent! The sangria yummy! There were not that many options for a vegetarian but the waitress pointed out the yuca and black bean dish which was out of this world. It was so filling I had it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2003
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Experience with Cuban says that appetizers and specialty drinks are the way to go, as entrees tend to be overpriced and heavy on the black beans and plantains. The croquets were good, but the empanadas didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2003
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Everyone we recommend this restaurant to praises it! Our kids beg to go and love the iron beer and pineapple soda. The yucca is awesome and the plato cubano is delicious. Empanadas are always good. Its the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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I tried to get a seat a few times but I had to wait too long. So, I ended up getting food togo AGAIN. I understand people love your food because it's good but I don't think these royal customers have to wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2003
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What are these people smoking? A Cuban Cigar? From reading all the ratings here, one would think it's a second coming of Christ, but it's far from it. Yes the appetizers and the desserts are very good, as is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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The food is bland, not a lot of flavor for a culture known for producing bold foods. The deserts are very good, some of the best in town, but the food leaves something to be desired. The fried plantains are...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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We walked in at 4:45 PM because we have 3 small children. We were seated right away and served in minutes. On the way out, there were people everywhere waiting. Food was great (not excellent) but I will be...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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Very good food and service! Worth the wait. Awesome dessers & appetizers.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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The food was delicious..I was impressed. But we waited for almost 2 hours! We put our name on the list, and couples who had come in AFTER us were seated BEFORE us. It was infuriating! We pointed it out to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2002
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Pambiche has impressed me more and more each time I dine there. The Cubano/Criollo style is unique and the wine list is impressive and complimentary to the versatile menu. It may take awhile to get a table,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2002
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My first visit was by chance, but now I plan for the next time I get to go to Pambiche. Each dish I've tried has offered a new set of delicious spices combined in ways that make the flavors dance in your...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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Other than the 35-minute wait on a Thursday night, Pambiche was wonderful. (I've since been "off-peak" around 3:00 -- much better.) There is a surprisingly large and varied menu. I had the Ropa Vieja, beef...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2002
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I went here one night with two friends. It was packed which is okay but I would think that the waitress, knowing how long we waited would try and make our experience enjoyable. Well guess what, she was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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OK, so the tostones are lame, but the rest of the food is awesome. We had the Pollo Criollo (Chicken Creole) as well as the special stew of potatoes, meats, corn and something that looked like a falafel....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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So they were having a bad night...the electricity went out after we got our drinks. Our waitress worriedly told me that the kitchen might stop taking orders because they couldn't see back there. However, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Great homestyle Cuban. Nothing too fancy in the entrees and appetizers, but excellent portions, very good prices, and good flavor. Much like a Cuban Mother's. And best of all, they've got the most interesting...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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I love Cuban cuisine, and Pambiche does it right. The pressed sandwich with roast pork and ham is unbelievable--I could eat one every day. All the small plates--plantains, empanadas, croquetas are delicious...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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I always am excited to go to Pambiche for a couple of reasons: 1. You can always count on a fun and lively atmosphere,,,,the sangria really helps with that. 2. The food is fantastic. The flavors are intense,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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I love the food there... and great deserts! But I hate that long wait outside.... and packed inside like a can of sardines. But I guess it's worth the wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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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 the tropical hot pink building without giving it a...
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locals know that you can drive by pambiche any night of the week and find it packed. with traditional cuban fare including plantains, roast port, mojitos, and cuban espresso, it is no surprise why. if you have...
fodors.com - user review
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this tiny cuban cafe is literally stuffed with warm and sunny feelings. there are only about 30 spaces for diners, so the line outside is often long. but once youire inside, things heat up instantly...
gayot.com - user review
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pambiche is fantastic! great food - sophisticated seasonings - reasonably priced - large portions, but.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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americans don't know enough about the tiny island nation just beyond their borders, which is a shame considering how good the food can be. pambiche allows cuban cuisine to shine in all its splendor, combining...
10best.com - user review
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quick ticket to cuban paradise...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the arroz con pollo is my favorite. that's all i ever order when going to this resturaunt. the seating's a little tight, and the tables could be a little bigger...
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