Colibri by Tamale Boy

Stopped by during their soft open for brunch. My birria and grits were fantastic! I also got a cold brew/horchata drink, which was tasty as well. My hubby too enjoyed his dish. We look forward to trying them out for lunch!

The Pearl’s newest breakfast, lunch and dinner spot has well portioned and delicious dishes. Colibri, Tamale Boy’s newest addition to the family of restaurants was slappin. The Birria & Grits was an unexpected twist on a southern classic. I couldn’t put my fork down. The Shrimp Tacos were stuffed full of goodness and fulfilled my wildest dream’s. The space features quick bites and is best for smaller groups since there is limited seating. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful time chatting with the staff.

Best pork tacos of my life and the Cafe Luna Llena (chilled horchata) went down smooth. Sinoloan-inspired Colibri by Tamale Boy is The Pearl's newest dining and cocktails gem and it's 🔥 Can't wait to go back 💯

A new "go to" restaurant. The Halibut Taco was fresh and the Birra Taco, on the happy hour menu, was delicious pairing well with the Fiesta Americana--fruity and fresh--and Zocalo--wonderfully smokey--cocktails. The warm chips have the right amount of spice. Seating is primarily stools and counters. There is one table. (One request: purse hooks under the bar/counters. Please!)

Just had a wonderful brunch here. The chilaquiles con chilorio was fantastic, and my partner's birria en grits was really yummy as well. Will definitely be stopping back in to try their lunch/dinner options, as well as their appealing-sounding happy hour cocktails.

Good, fresh, flavorful tacos! The shrimp ceviche with crunchy tortillas was delicious! And of course, the tequila!

Colibri is so cute and so delicious!! The food is so good. We shared the prime rib, shrimp tamale, and birria! If you are looking to feel fancy and experience bold and unique Mexican flavors, this is the place. I can’t wait to go back! Oh wait, I forgot to shout out the drinks - so delicious, exquisite even!

Great new small/cozy tamales/Mexican food place. Everything was excellent (ensalada, tacos, tamales). The tamales in particular are sizeable, flavor packed, and at a great price point. Really wanna come back to check out the brunch food.

Tamales are top notch Bring an appetite Bring lots if friends So delicious You will want to revisit Again & Again

Food - got the arroz de rajas, perfect taste and spice. Was great to take the sweet fire from my main dish, gobernado tacos... shrimp pablabo peppers and Oaxaca cheese. Not your everyday tacos. Great music playing , not too loud, just right. Friendly service.

I was on my neighborhood walk and saw that this place was having a soft opening today. So I popped in to check it out. Usually soft openings are somewhat of a train wreck as it is the test run. This was amazing. I had the 3 halibut tacos($17) Pineapple Cocktail($13?) and a Modelo($5) they were not only really good, they were huge. I wouldn't call these street tacos cause they were large. See pic. The couple next to me ordered a Tamale and if the tacos weren't so good I would regret my decision on that. It's all bar seating, maybe 20 stools with backs. My only thought is they need a much larger Tequila selection. This is the kind of place that needs their own Tequila list of 60+ tequilas.

If I could give Colibri six stars I would. Service was friendly and quick but the place was also empty at 5pm on a weekday. Why is a place like this empty? Perhaps some of the best casual Mexican fare in Portland is right here on 12th and Glisan. Colibri looks high end but it's pretty casual. They serve an assortment of cocktails but the star today on our plates are the tamales and fish tacos. Fish tacos are hard to get right and Colibri knocks it out of the ballpark. Perfect construction, amazing flour tortillas, and the flavor is spot on. The tamales are soft and decadent with flavors that stand out compared to other places in Portland. I will be back to try more for sure.

Fabulous food and drinks! So glad we tried this place. The tacos were delicious and the mixed drinks equally good. It will definitely be a regular on our list!

I dropped in at lunchtime. Picked up the pork tacos, three large and delicious really loaded up with seasoned shredded pork. Would've loved more garnish like pickled cabbage / veggies. The refried beans are creamy and I could smell maybe bacon fat or some good Lardo - perhaps used in the cooking process. Will go back with friends to sit at the contemporary bar for margaritas, tequila, and beer. Bravo! TBoy - suggest selling single tacos so a taco connoisseur can make a combo selection. List purveyors, particularly if northwest local and that would probably pick up another star. Go TBoy!

So happy there is a new restaurant in this area! Cute little bar with a nice ambiance. The food was amazing! Bartender was nice and the ladies in the kitchen know what they are doing. (ps add some hooks for bags under the bar top)

JUST AMAZING! The tacos were so fresh and tasty. They have a soft opening going on but they crush it already!

Check this place out. Best chilaquiles I've ever had. So tasty ! Great service and fun casual atmosphere as well. Enjoy!

I am from South Carolina and have heard people say food is so good that you'd "slap your grandma." I never quite understood that phrase. Until tonight. When I took my first bite of chilorio tacos, it's lucky for grandma she was not in arm's reach. All I could do was repeatedly say, "Oh. My. God." This is my new favorite spot in Portland. The ceviche my partner had was off the charts too. And the beans. Holy cow, the beans. The only way I can think to describe them, go with me here, is warm, creamy, smoky bacon pudding. I know. That sounds weird. But trust me and try them. Better yet don't. Don't go. I want to always be able to get a spot at this bar. Staff are a delight. Cocktails are delicious and special. 10/10

Great menu, fantabulous food, and the margaritas are as authentic as one can have. Terrific team at the bar.

Excellent, generous-sized tacos, nice chunky guacamole, smooth margaritas! Friendly service. We had the halibut and the pork tacos. We will definitely return., Great addition to the neighborhood.

The tamales are the best I've ever had, and are a great deal for the price. Service was excellent, the space is very beautiful, I can't wait to come back.