Best Hidden Gems in Portland

The food is well-regarded for its authentic Chamorro flavors, with standout dishes including the BBQ chicken and ribs, pork belly, red rice, and kelaguen. Many diners highlight the freshness and quality of ingredients.

“The food was amazing”

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff often taking time to explain the menu and make recommendations.

“Great service and an outstanding value!”

The atmosphere is often described as friendly and welcoming, with an "island vibe" that makes diners feel at home. It's noted as a family-friendly spot.

“Island vibe”

Diners consistently find the prices to be reasonable, especially given the generous portion sizes and high quality of the food.

“Great food at a good price”

The food is well-regarded for its authentic, home-style Mexican flavors, with standout dishes including chicken mole, tacos, burritos, and chilaquiles. Fresh ingredients, handmade tortillas, and flavorful salsas are frequently highlighted.

“Tacos, torta, and chilaquiles were all amazing!!”

Service is consistently described as friendly, kind, and welcoming, with staff often noted for their generosity and attentiveness.

“Kind owners, great service.”

The atmosphere is generally described as cute, nice, and welcoming, with a pleasant covered patio seating area.

“The patio is nice too.”

Diners frequently comment on the reasonable prices, generous portions, and high quality of the food, indicating excellent value.

“Super friendly staff and absolutely delicious burrito.”

The food is well-regarded for its excellent quality, freshness, and homemade taste, with particular recognition for cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, and baked goods.

“Everything was perfect. Really affordable amazing quality food.”

Service is overwhelmingly described as remarkably friendly, kind, and welcoming, with Nana herself often highlighted for her personality and hospitality.

“She was very friendly and attentive.”

The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and community-focused, often described as feeling like visiting a beloved family member.

“Feel like family and I love it”

The restaurant is considered a great value, with diners frequently noting reasonable prices for the high quality and generous portions.

“Really affordable amazing quality food.”

The Guyanese cuisine is well-regarded for its excellent, unique, and deeply flavorful dishes, with many diners highlighting the bakes, curries, and dahl as standouts.

“Food!! I got the chicken potato curry”

Service is frequently described as remarkably friendly, warm, and generous, with staff often offering extensive samples and detailed explanations of the cuisine.

“Great service is almost impossible to find”

The food cart atmosphere is generally positive, with some mentions of pleasant seating areas, including a fire pit.

“Cute seating area with a fire pit”

Portions are consistently described as generous, making the price point feel well worth it for the quality and quantity of food received.

“Portions are huge”

Well-regarded for authentic, fresh, and flavorful Mexican cuisine, with many dishes described as the best diners have ever had.

“Everything was so fresh & light but DELICIOUS!”

Service is frequently highlighted as remarkably friendly, attentive, fast, and welcoming, with staff often recognized by name.

“The staff is very attentive and the service is quick.”

The atmosphere is consistently described as warm, inviting, colorful, and cozy, with a pleasant outdoor patio.

“The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff were friendly, Carlos was so kind and”

Diners find the portions generous and the prices reasonable, offering good value for the quality of food.

“The portion was small enough I could easily eat it in one meal”

The food is well-regarded for its excellent taste, freshness, and quality ingredients, with particular recognition for the falafel and saj dishes.

“Best arab food ive ever had”

Service is overwhelmingly described as friendly, kind, and welcoming, with the owner frequently highlighted for his personal touch.

“Great food, great service”

The atmosphere is generally positive, described as a welcoming favorite, though it operates as a food cart with limited seating.

“Such a go-to”

Diners consistently find the food to be delicious and generously portioned at very reasonable prices.

“Awesome price”

The French-inspired cuisine is well-regarded for its first-rate taste, quality ingredients, and skillful execution, with many dishes described as phenomenal or the best ever.

“The food is top-notch”

Service is frequently highlighted as warm, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, contributing significantly to a positive overall dining experience.

“Service was top notch”

The atmosphere is consistently described as charming, cozy, inviting, and elegant, with a strong French bistro feel and attention to detail.

“The vibes, food, service”

Diners find the food and experience to be well-priced, with generous portions for the quality and price point.

“Reasonably priced”

The fried chicken is overwhelmingly known for its outstanding flavor, perfect crispiness, and juicy interior, with many calling it the best they've ever had.

“Best fried chicken I’ve ever had”

Service is consistently described as friendly, enthusiastic, and welcoming, with staff often going above and beyond to accommodate customers.

“SUPERPERB. They had popping music”

The atmosphere is generally positive, with good music and friendly staff contributing to an enjoyable experience, though some find the music too loud.

“Great taste in music”

Diners find the portions generous and the quality of the food to be well worth the price.

“Portions are generous”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding flavor, freshness, and generous portions, with standout dishes including the lamb gyro and falafel.

“Best falafel I've had!”

Service is frequently described as friendly, fast, and professional, with owners and staff often going above and beyond for customers.

“The owner gave us some to go”

The food cart pod offers a pleasant outdoor dining atmosphere, with some noting it as a lucky find in the heart of the city.

“Awesome little food cart pod”

Diners consistently find the portions to be generous and the prices to be very reasonable, offering first-rate value.

“Huge for the price!”

The ramen broth is well-regarded for its depth, richness, and flavor, with specific callouts for the black garlic and tan varieties. Noodles and gyoza also receive high marks.

“Best Ramen we’ve had in the city”

Service is frequently described as friendly, fast, and accommodating, with the owner often noted for his personal touch.

“Service was fast and friendly”

As a food cart, the atmosphere is casual and primarily focused on the food, with limited covered outdoor seating.

“It is a food cart”

Pricing is considered reasonable and affordable, especially given the quality and portion sizes.

“Very affordable pricing”