"Andina emerged in 2003 as a darling of the Portland food scene, and has defied all restaurant longevity odds to remain a top spot in the Pearl. Andina was serving lime-scented quinoa salad before quinoa exploded in the health food market, a nod to the native ingredients and rich food culture of founder Doris Rodriguez de Platt’s hometown in Peru. The restaurant’s longstanding hits, like its citrusy ceviches or the umami-packed hongos saltados, remain stalwarts, but no order should omit the restaurant’s anticuchos — the impossibly tender beef heart is a highlight." - Thom Hilton