La Villa Grill & Bar

Restaurant · Rockwood

La Villa Grill & Bar

Restaurant · Rockwood

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18675 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233

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La Villa serves up upscale Mexican and seafood dishes with a festive vibe, handmade tortillas, and cocktails in a modern, lively Rockwood spot.  

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18675 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233 Get directions

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+1 503 512 7649
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$20–30 · Menu

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Where to Eat and Drink in Gresham, Oregon

"In downtown Rockwood, diners at La Villa tuck into traditional Mexican dishes such as Jalisco-style pozole rojo and chiles en nogada, as well as a sizable selection of seafood. The mariscos on the menu include tacos gobernador and shrimp or octopus prepared “zarandeado” style. The mariscada grande — a show-stopping seafood sampler platter with salmon, octopus, and four types of shrimp — is ideal for a celebratory group dinner." - Krista Garcia, Janey Wong

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Nicki Gaytan

Google
No joke ! So good , red carpet entrance. I'm not a drinker but every beverage was so yummy. Especially the coronita. Best I ever had. My ceviche, delish ! Great atmosphere, clean, pretty , our waitress very kind and helpful i believe her name was Gisella, it's right next to a park which was great, I came from 4 hours away and can't wait to visit again !

Xhayne Teocson

Google
Came her for a birthday brunch w my girls and we had the best time! Drinks are strong, aesthetically pleasing, food was so good, and service was amazing! Andres was the sweetest! This is our new go to spot 🫶🏽

j ai

Google
Awesome spot! We made reservations for a large group one month in advance and had no issues for lunchtime. Huge portions of well cooked seafood and deliciously crafted cocktails - the Smoked Margaritas were so much fun and the Summer Margarita Flight was perfect. Incredible staff made sure we all had a great time - thank you so much!

Drake Frison

Google
I had a nice experience at La Villa Bar and Grill. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive. Even though there were only a few tables occupied during our visit, the staff made sure we felt welcome and well taken care of throughout the meal. The food arrived beautifully plated and, for the most part, tasted great. You can tell there’s thought put into presentation and flavor. My only real complaint is that the dish I ordered was overly salty — enough to be distracting. Of course, taste is subjective, so others might not find it as noticeable, but for me, it took away from what was otherwise a well-prepared meal. Despite that, I enjoyed the overall vibe and would definitely consider coming back to try some other items on the menu. If they can dial in the seasoning a bit better, I could easily see this place becoming a go-to spot.

Jenny AP

Google
My husband and I went here for the first time to try it out for our anniversary. Walked in and was immediately seated. Staff was great and attentive and the food and drinks were amazing! We will be back. 10/10 recommend.

Spiral

Google
Just wow. I was in the area visiting a friend and I am super impressed. Spacious, friendly vibe with fun Latin music and an incredible array of fantastic food and beverage options. Mama's making masa and slinging the homemade tortillas and the carne asade is made fresh to order and comes in a trucker portion. Why have I never been here? Why aren't you here right now? Come get some eats!!

daviddcoats

Google
This place is top notch in many categories. I eat at a lot of different Mexican diners. My wife is from Yucatan I'm American white guy. We both love to eat seafood. Our regular place for Mexican seafood was normally chinos in Beaverton. This is are now best place to eat. The staff was all very welcoming and friendly. The was the best meal I've had in a very long time. I had the whole octopus my wife had the diablo octopus. They were both so damb good. I don't do salads normally but their salad was awesome, I ate it all The rice was the best I've ever had. I've had several kinds of rice being I'm married to a Yucatan Mexican for 17 years. The hot sauce was so delicious we ordered there hottest they have. Our server Giselela was amazing. She was so professional and friendly. By time we left it was like we met a new friend. This place was so clean and pleasant place to hang out. My only regrets is that it's so far from where I live out in Beaverton. I wish they would open another one over on this side of the river. Its a bit of a drive but I can say I will be driving there two or three times a month now. When you find a gem of a restaurant like this you pass the word and bring all your friends and family. I can't wait to go back and try more of there dishes.

Jill Mursewick

Google
We took a chance on La Villa while here on business. The place is modern and nicely decorated-very cool tiles and lots of light streaming in. We were greeted by Andre who treated us like family! We had chicken and beef fajitas with homemade corn tortillas- the best we’ve ever had! Highly recommended! We will be back!

D E.

Yelp
Amazing, authentic Mexican food. The vibe is amazing too. Sit at the bar if you can and hopefully Andres is working, he's the best! They make their own flour tortillas from scratch right at the bar. They were warm and delicious with our meal!
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Mohamed A.

Yelp
One of the best and most authentic Mexican food in Portland area (Gresham). The vibe is amazing too.

Alicia B.

Yelp
The pina colada is my favorite, number 1 reason why I come. The restaurant is nice great for first dates. Staff is friendly the bar is the spot to be with friends the food is not the best. But in like the tacos de asada.
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Paylee H.

Yelp
Tacos Gobernador. Filled with shrimp, cheese, bell peppers and onions. Slap it with some guacamole a squeeze of lime, and dip it in the tangy green sauce. Comes with a side of rice and salad. Say yes. Camarones A la Diabla. We ordered it spicy, but it was noT spicy at all. If you're looking for the spice that makes your tongue feel on fire, you won't find it with this dish. The garlic bread though! Oh man. Best garlic best. Ever. Empanadas. Completely filled with shrimp and cheese. Fried and crispy. So ooey gooey. Dip it in the tangy sauce. You might get an extra dimple where it doesnt belong, but it might be worth it. Get it. Guava Pinacolada. It was not Guava pink like the menu picture, as it came white as snow, and had like 1 tsp of alcohol maybe, but it was tasty. Overall, this place has a wonderful atmosphere, fantastic service.
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Thalia O.

Yelp
Such an incredible experience, the food was beyond amazing. Got to dine in with my team of 14 and everyone came out happy. Not to mention the esthetic of the place is upbeat, music playing in the background. Huge shout out to Andres.
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Jennifer B.

Yelp
Great ambiance & service. I didn't order enough food to rate the food quality but my friend ordered oyster shooters & they came in a shot glass. Always makes me think they're not fresh. Drinks were amazing & I will go back
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Karen N.

Yelp
Hands down one of my favorite restaurants now. So good. Great service, cool atmosphere and amazing food, drinks and music.
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Jorge G.

Yelp
This place did not disappoint. Came back to this little gem. The service was great. We were well taken care of. The staff would come and check on our table to make sure we were ok. Inside the restaurant it looks really nice and modern. We sat at the bar which had a few televisions and i large variety of drinks, both non- alcoholic as well as alcoholic. The food was delicious. I ordered the pozole my other friends ordered nachos, carne asada and pozole.
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Iris W.

Yelp
We went today and we had fajita mixtas, chips and salsa. The fajitas were deliciosa, the salsa was awesomely hot. The service was Jennifer and she was so attentive and kind. The ambiance is friendly, welcoming and the aromas of the food getting cooked makes you hungry. We went in for a drink and appetizers and we had dinner instead. Mouth watering. We have eaten there 4 times not including today and we will be back. Thank you Jennifer - we had a great experience.
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Aka T.

Yelp
Excellent meal good atmosphere great service fair pricing. Be sure to get a selfie with the angel wings!
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Claudia C.

Yelp
Very good tasteful Mexican food! Reminds me of my mothers home cooked meals. Homemade tortillas and the plates are a good size. Must try!
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Ruben A.

Yelp
Umm..... I can't believe that I've just now discovered this delicious restaurant. I knew it was going to be legit when I saw the corn tortillas being hand-made when I walked in (make sure you leave a tip). We visited last weekend for the first time. I was just looking for some Mexican food with good reviews, and I was honestly not expecting it to be this good. I've tried quite a few places in Oregon, and most do not hit the spot. This one though, oh man, I'm coming back for sure. Eugene needs a place like this, I can't be driving 2 hours to eat here...but I just might. First of all, the place is pretty nice. It gives me a Mexican modern/coastal vibe. It's casual enough for families to go and eat but has an upscale feel that would be great for a date. The decor is bright and airy, and makes me feel like this place would be overlooking the beaches in Rosarito or Playa Del Carmen. The music playing in the background was also pretty good, it was bachata when we went. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Once we were seated, chips and salsas were dropped off at our table within a few minutes. The chips were good, but the salsa was really good. We got two kinds, and although I'm not sure what kind of salsas they were, I can say that they were a delicious botana before our food. Unfortunately, we didn't order any cocktails since we were having to drive back to Eugene after our meal. I'm going to have to go back and give them a shot...or two..or three (pun intended). The food? Ohhhh man, the food was not what we were expecting. It was better than we thought. My wife ordered the Torre De Mariscos, which was a big plate of seafood. It was so good. Honestly, the best mariscos plate I've had in Oregon. My suegra (mother-in-law) ordered the whole fried tilapia, which was also a hit. It was cooked very well. Crispy and flavorful on the outside, but delicate and flaky inside. Put some fish on a handmade tortilla, some lime, and their delicious beans, and you'll be licking your fingers. I ordered something I NEVER order at a restaurant, because I'm usually left disappointed. I'm not really sure why I did it, but I asked for the fajitas de res. I think I just wanted to try something different, and a plate of sizzling carne asada with vegetables potentially sounded good. Everyone else's food came out first, and as I saw their plates, I was really hoping that mine would smell, look, and taste as good as theirs. Well, guess what? When my plate hit the table, I knew I chose a good spot for dinner. That plate was sizzling, the smell was killing me, and I dug right in. It was so good. I mean, really good. The salad that came with it was also delicious, and the beans? Oh, the beans felt like home. There's no doubt about it, this place has got to be one of the best Mexican restaurants I've had in Oregon. I know, I know, there's an insane amount of places I have yet to try, but this one is at the top of MY list. All three of us were in agreement, that although the prices seemed a bit expensive at first sight, it was clear that they were priced just right for the quality, taste, and service you get. I've paid more at other places and walked out feeling like it was a waste. Not here though, this was worth every dollar. I do hope that this will be my experience EVERY TIME, because I plan on making more trips to La Villa Grill & Bar.
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Gina A.

Yelp
Delicious octopus and cochinita pibil. From what I know of; this is the only Mexican restaurant in the area with this dish. I'll come back for sure!
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James D. H.

Yelp
My Mom has been checking this place out for a while now. She knew all about the menu. The Parking situation on the street is Auful At Best. However, there is a small parking lot opposite the restaurant in the same complex. That's where we parked. It was a little difficult finding the restaurant for all the construction going on in the area. But we did find it. We came on a Sunday afternoon and before the lunch crowd. We were seated next to the window to enjoy the views. The entire staff was nice. The inside of the restaurant was very modern with an old school vibe. The menu looked amazing but I went with the lunch special. Pozole Rojo. A Pork and Hominy Soup. It was full of chunks of juicy tender pork and hominy. I would have been happy with just the Broth. Every bite was an explosion of flavor. I completely forgot to get a picture of the other dishes. Because as soon as a plate was set down, it got demolished. We were hungry but the food looked so good it made us more hungry. I ate till I was full and tried to eat all of soup but still needed a togo box. La Villa is a little spendy but well worth the cost. You should at least go one time just to taste the food. We can't wait to go back.
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Ron S.

Yelp
I went for the first time yesterday and had a great lunch. The excellent menu was well illustrated, and that made choosing an entre much easier with less guessing. The Salsa was some of the best I've had. They bring 2 different types with chips to each table. I ordered the fresh Guac and was not disappointed. For my entre, I chose the: BIRRIA DE CHIVO a "recipe of Jalisco Mexico, goatmeat slowly cooked with aromatic spices, potatoes, topped w eggs and accompanied with handmade tortillas." It was wonderful! I'll be going back soon.
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Nicole S.

Yelp
Firstly I am so surprised to see that La Villa only has 3.5 stars! This place was awesome! The menu is so diverse and unique and the food is absolutely nom-worthy! My husband and I had two separate entrees and two Octopus and I the Empanadas de Camaron. Both were very satisfying and great portions for a place like this. I loves the atmosphere and all the choices and the sangria was a nice touch with the meal. Excited to come back and try more!
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Laura C.

Yelp
I saw an ad for this restaurant on my Facebook wall and they did such a great job with photos of their fancy cocktails - I knew I had to get some friends together to try it out. What I did not know was that the area used to be "scary" but it's being gentrified and is nice now. The building that La Villa is in is brand new and posh. I loved the red carpet ropes at the entrance. I also was very impressed with the gas fireplace and tile work. It's a very nice place! They bring you chips and 2 kinds of salsa as well and individual corn tortilla's with beans. That was a nice touch and we gobbled that all down. I wasn't super hungry so I ordered 2 tacos. They only had one flavor; carne asada. That was okay...but they really need to put a star next to the "freshly made sauce" because it was so hot, my face burned red and my mouth was on fire! It tasted like it had ghost peppers in it. I can smother my food in wasabi & Sriacha so when I say it's hot, I mean it! I ruined one taco, pouring the sauce all over it, thinking it could not possibly be hotter than Taco Bell Fire sauce because there was no warning. The server ended up giving me some kind of thick cream (in lieu of sour cream, which they don't have) to cool my mouth down. Besides that, they were tasty. I also ordered the Cantarito - a paloma tequila based drink that comes in a traditional clay cup. The presentation in a clay mug with a Tamarind spicy candy straw stick & tropical flower was lovely and it was very good. It had better be for $13. One friend ordered the shrimp and was brought a whole octopus. They had t o take that back and re-do her meal. The shrimp come with the head and tentacles still attached - which I could not have eaten but my friend had no issue with that. She just thought it tasted bland. Two friends got the enchilada and the Carne Asada and the both thought their meals were good. My friend with the fajita was not happy about getting corn tortilla's (they don't have flour) but the rest of him think he's crazy because we all prefer corn tortilla's. On fight nights they play UFC fights in the bar so we will definitely come back to watch that and have more food (minus the freshly made sauce") and drinks.
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Alex G.

Yelp
This new joint in the heart of Rockwood is pretty good. Went with the fam recently and we all enjoyed it. I had some Pulpo Zarandeado (grilled octopus) it loved it. You may say, YOU HAD WHATTT?. Have to try it. If you're not into those seafood deliciousness, there are more options. Also had some some Mojito's (regular one and Blueberry) If you want a new local place to go and hangout it, this is a good place! PS. Hopefully management soon will have happy hour w/karaoke nights!!! Enjoy!
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Samuel M.

Yelp
Great place all around. Service was friendly and attentive. The food did not disappoint. It was worth the drive and the wait as there were couple large parties ahead of us.
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Katita C.

Yelp
Best place! Recommend it for anyone looking for great food, atmosphere and service. Haven't been let down. Portions are perfect at great price. Our favorite family restaurant.

Marcela W.

Yelp
Great guacamole and chips, nice ambiance, and the Guava Pina Colada is amazing! Staff is wonderful, too.
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Rudito B.

Yelp
First time here. We loved it! Every plate was delicious and carefully prepared for presentation. The cocktails were awesome! It was a bit on the pricey side but well worth it. Our host was so friendly and she made sure we ordered what we were craving and told the bartender to kick our drinks up a notch. Looking forward to coming back.

Diego G.

Yelp
Andres was great with us, immediately greeted us and ensured we got our drinks in a timely manner. Made sure to continuously check in, great vibes. Would definitely recommend a visit.
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Tasha B.

Yelp
This is a amazing placed eat! We went for a friend's birthday and it was a larger party, they accommodated us all ,we had one server and she never missed a beat she was amazing. The drinks were amazing I had the spicy mango margarita. Appetizers were great , but my entrée was amazing it was a platter with five different shrimps ,octopus and salmon with salad and bread. I split this with my husband and we still took some home. This place was so good to me and the service was amazing that I made my husband take me two weeks later for my own birthday. Where I had the ceviche and it was so delicious.
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Frank F.

Yelp
Oregon has a big problem when it comes to good Mexican food. Let alone authentic Mexican food. My wife and I had not gone out on a Date Night in quite a while. Initial plans were to go to Black Angus in Vancouver but due to pretty bad traffic on the 84, plans changed. I still was craving steak so I suggested we go to La Villa Grill. Passed by it multiple times and it looks like the place was jumping every time we go by. You may ask yourself, Do I really need to descibe all this? Well, you are still reading so let's continue. Decision made, we're going here!!!! Parking was a breeze since it was just before the night time dinner rush. We entered and the hostess showed us our table right away. Soon we were greeted by our server Alvaro. Very nice and professional. Made us feel very welcomed. He went over a few items on the menu and gave us a few minutes before returning. Upon his return, right way we knew we wanted the Ceviche de Cameron. Had to try it. Remember, Oregon is lacking in good Mexican food. After a few minutes went by our server returned to take our order. As with most Mexican restaurants, you can tell the quality of the food if you order the Carne Asada. That's what I got, my wife got the Fajitas de Res. As soon as we finished ordering, out came the ceviche. My goodness, talk about portion size, this plate was HUGE!! Garnished with some cucumbers on the side and some chips, we dug in. And jackpot!! Some of thee best ceviche we've had. And I make ceviche at home sometimes that rivals this dish but undoubtedly, the restaurant wins hands down. Alvaro comes around again to check in on us to make sure we're satisfied. Right now, we're beyond satisfied. Out comes our entrees. Once again, the plates are HUGE!! I guess if I had to complain about something my only gripe would be that out table was too small to accomodate all this food. An we had a booth. We managed to move some things around so we could begin to eat our entrees. Both entrees came with beans and rices and some pineapple infused salas on the side. Delicious!! Need I say that they make their tortillas in house??? Carne Asada was cooked to prefection as well as the fajitas. Oh, I forgot to mention the salsas that accompany each entrees. A weee bit on the hot side but that's what makes mexican food taste so damn good. I know I've rambled on but you're still here reading this. So, my overall rating for this place so far is only going to be a 4.7 out of 5. The service is amazing. Alvaro took care of us unlike any server in recent memory. Hell, we might be related since we have to same last name. LOL! Just remember the potion sizes are huge. You get A LOT of food for the price.
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Phillip B.

Yelp
Super double duper. Great food and wonderful margaritas. Outstanding service. We will be back.
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Tonya C.

Yelp
We had a wonderful dinner, great food sweet people, great atmosphere, go check them out , you won't be disappointed! It's our new Favorite Mexican food place thanks Mr. Nacho, and our young bartender/ server A+
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Humam T.

Yelp
They have been open for 4 months. The place is on the hip side without the being too stuffy. The decoration decoration inside was done very tastefully. Everyone we dealt with friendly and helpful. Parking was easy. They even gave us a complimentary thing they are trying out which was tasty. The music is pleasant, but on the loud side. They also have a full bar, but with limited draft beer selection. The best thing about this place is that it's not super far from where we live.
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Valerie A.

Yelp
Update! We were here a month ago for their grand opening weekend and we came back tonight to see how it's doing. No changes to the reading or prior review. Good luck everybody!
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Donny W.

Yelp
If you do not want to get brain damaged having a relaxing meal, stay away from the bar! Restaurant music is up loud, that competes with a TV mounted in the bar as loud as it can go, so that you have this Devine scrambled music! In your brain. Bartender could not adjust any of it. Owner pleas go sit at that end of your own bar, and listen to the mess you created musically! And nobody here is with any decisions to fix it! Last time I will be here in this annoying mess of an atmosphere. Menu is thin, food is just ok. Nothing to brag about....

Lissette D.

Yelp
Alvaro was our server today, he was not assigned To us but took over because our server didn't acknowledge us for over 10 minutes, Valeriya took our drink order super sweet and Alvaro took care of the rest very amazing service from him. consistently checking on us making sure everything tasted good refilled our waters and made friendly conversation.
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Genesis M.

Yelp
This is a really nice restaurant. Delicious food. We have green aguachiles (shrimp) cooked in lime juice with cucumbers and onions. The tacos governadores (a mix of seafood tacos with cheese) Breaded shrimp plate. All 10/10. Definetly get out of you comfort zone and try something new. The atmosphere is also very very nice. I love the red roses on the table. Such a classy touch, the whole place super classy. The server was great too no complaints.

Cristian G.

Yelp
Will not recommend.... don pedros around the corner open 24/7 will serve you better food the food at la villa was just plain and serve to you cold
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Dave D.

Yelp
We had a good first experience at La Villa. I'm really glad they opened in Gresham, and hope for their success in the new Rockwood development. The restaurant itself is a relatively higher-end restaurant, compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. It has a clean and modern decor, and the gas fireplace and large display are inviting. The service was great. I was a bit disappointed that the bartender wasn't wearing a mask (in October 2021, when our mask mandate was still in place), though most staff were masked, and everyone was friendly and service was strong. Our drinks were good, though varied. I'd like to experiment with a few different cocktails. They were presented well, and I think that this place will likely succeed or fail based on how they iterate there. The drink prices were reasonable for a restaurant of their type (the other relatively high end Mexican restaurant in town, Margarita Factory, has very expensive cocktails which is why I mention this). The food was varied. I went because I wanted to try the oysters -- I saw they had advertised them, and I love a good oyster. I ordered 6 of them. I'm sure some people may enjoy them, though they were a bit large for me. I'm hoping that they may source some smaller varieties that are easier to eat in the future. The flavor was good though. I didn't order any other seafood, though the menu is at-least 50% seafood. My wife had a Mole Chicken Enchilada. I'd say it was good, but not great. The mole had nice rich flavor, though the rice and beans needed a bit more flavor. I also had a fish taco and an asada taco. The fish taco was great. It was like a street taco, but a bit larger. And the price was really competitive -- only $3.50. Most of the entrees are in the $16-$20 range, though if you want to manage your cost I recommend steering towards those tacos. We will be back, and I'm hoping that they continue iterating over time. I'm really rooting for them.
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Vickie G.

Yelp
What's with the bad reviews?? My partner and I went during opening weekend and had a good experience. Nice to have another restaurant open until 11pm in rockwood/gresham. The ingredients were very fresh and the servers were super friendly. Loved how the servers are locals and from the community. Great vibes and super fun place. 1) Sopitos - top heavy but yummy. You can ask for extra crispy if you prefer it that way 2) Tacos de asada- asada pretty dry but great tortilla 3) Tostada de ceviche- super POWERFUL flavor, super fresh and delicious, but of course it doesn't keep after a few minutes so try to eat it right away or else the tostada will get soggy 4) Oysters- soo fresh and delicious I personally prefer lime over lemon, so i'm glad they provided plenty of limes, and the hot sauce was great 5) Cheesecake - it was okay Their hot sauces are not that spicy, we actually kept asking for hotter sauce, and they gave us the hottest they had, but all their sauces are very moderate in heat and flavor. And in my opinion, I have an average heat tolerance. Overall, this was good, and theyre open until 11 so it's a great spot for late night food and drinks

Adam E.

Yelp
I have been here twice in the last couple months but honestly the second time I didn't want to go. My girlfriend really likes it, she's really picky and it was date night so I went back. It's nice, don't get me wrong. My complaint is that there are no vegetarian options at all. I literally ordered the sides menu all individually both times I was there because there was nothing else for me to eat except nachos if I specifically ask for no meat and possibly a stuffed pepper that I was uninterested in. We got chips and salsa when we got there so I didn't really want nachos for $25 or whatever. I spent $100 for both of us to eat and drink and I ate rice ($4), beans ($4), Pico ($4), sour cream ($4), guacamole ($6), tortillas ($4) and some of her salad and drank one large beer ($14). That's, what, $36!!, for something I could easily have made at home for $12. It's funny...I started the review giving them 3 stars but after adding that up, I found it pretty ridiculous, actually. I feel like I should have had a way nicer meal for $36 and now feel kinda ripped off, so I changed it to two stars. Can I suggest something like spinach and cotija enchiladas as a specialty? I will again say... the food is good, not exceptional but good. They atmosphere is really nice as well. It's just not at all worth it to go there with a vegetarian diet...especially with a date that only eats seafood.

Jordan F.

Yelp
Weird experience. They sat us at our table and then ignored us. Had over a dozen employees walk by without even acknowledging us. Finally just left after about 30 minutes
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Nicole V.

Yelp
Underwhelming food and lack luster customer service. I've been here two times and the food is just meh for the cost. Tonight I wanted something light and grilled, so i ordered a steak and a side of a plain fried plantain (not the dessert) The side of plantain was the first item to arrive, even before my beer or water. Then a side of rice that wasn't ordered- my husbands tacos.. then my steak and his side of beans. All separately, spaced several minutes apart. Our beer came last.. I mean, I had already eaten part of my entree before it arrived. The steak came with instant mashed potatoes and brown gravy and a side of gross mixed vegetables and slices of bread- for 29.00. I thought this was a higher end mexican restaurant? This is something I expect from a black bear diner while traveling through Madras. The waitress never came back to the table, finally I had to ask for a box and the bill. My husbands tacos were alright. Id recommend, like others have, to stick with the street tacos or nachos and don't expect good service.

Deanna M.

Yelp
Today I had dinner here for the first time and was kinda blown away! We ordered the Taquitos Dorados (an appetizer) and the 3 tacos special for $10. We also ordered a tequila shot then after dinner ordered the flight! The Dorados was sooo dang good. The creme on top and slaw made it special. Super crispy and hot meat inside. Yum! The tacos were asada meat made with homemade tortillas and honestly the best I've ever had. We were so hungry I forgot to take a photo of the food but trust it was all hot and amazing! GREAT SERVICE! The server in the bar was super nice, attentive and helpful with suggestions. Her name was Wyomi liked her alot! We will be back!!!
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Susan O.

Yelp
Everything was amazing! All of the food was so flavorful and fresh. Service was perfecto! We will definitely be back!!!!
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Anastasia H.

Yelp
my low review was in most part by the fact that it was freezing inside the restaurant- i do recognize that it was cold outside and that you have garage doors but I felt like there could have been a little more effort to warm the place. My mama from Guadalajara was the one who recommended this place, so I figured it had to be good. We got the chile relleno that had some different fillings ( potato and cheese). It ended up being too sweet for our liking- I was looking forward to some punch. the empanadas de cameron were def the winner of the table- stayed warm the entire time we sat at the table eating, filled to the brim with flavor. the house salad that came with the dished left me wanting more of the salad ( there was pineapple but Im not sure what other sorcery they placed in it).
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Juan Carlos C.

Yelp
La comida es muy buena, buen sabor, los platillos que te sirven en son muy abundantes y el servicio es bueno.
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Tanika J.

Yelp
My daughter went here today for the first time and I have to say I was impressed. 1. This is the first restaurant that I have been to in Portland with homemade tortillas. I had the chili verde and my daughter had the fish tacos-delicious. The staff was very friendly as well. We will be back.
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Hecka A.

Yelp
I am rooting for this place because it's a nice place nice atmosphere. but the food is terrible they have to know this please improve your food. the margaritas weren't that great either this place has so much potential hope the manager or owner is change something soon

Ann T.

Yelp
Amazing meal. Attentive staff. Don't miss this opportunity! Try this today. Unique spin

Nancy M.

Yelp
I used to go often when I was in that part of town but the customer service is horrible. I asked for a price match as their prices on the website were not updated and the man who I was talking to said I was being unreasonable and said to take my business elsewhere. Yeah it was just 3 dollars but he came off very aggressive. I asked for the manager and his name and he said he didn't have to give me any info. I was fine with that but don't expect raving service when you treat customers like trash. If the guy didn't understand when I asked if they would honor the price of the website, that isn't my fault. For those that are reading this review and if your looking for a Torre de Mariscos try it at Mariscos Tinto Del Mar, it cost 3 dollars more but the service is tip top!
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Jess H.

Yelp
Our new favorite restaurant! The shrimp tacos are amazing, the Chile relano was fantastic, and the staff is so sweet!

Antonio A.

Yelp
Authenticity of Mexican Cuisine Verified. The portions are more than enough to satisfy, trust as I say being a Taco Connoisseur recognizing that the Tortillas are quality handmade. I walk in feeling drawn by the flowers , Admiring the Respect and kindness of these servers , You are not gonna convince me another way to come back. This place has my absolute Heart , I say this because i appreciate the Class of this Grill Bar. Now for the Cherry on top: Moët & Chandon which itself is already a mouthful for me. For Álvaro I am thankful for Serving my crew and I, who has guaranteed us of High Quality Service and Devotion to the Client. I will definitely be coming back for more Fish Taco Flavorful. This definitely is a Must have As its Richly Appetizing, Gracias a Todos por su buen trabajo, Passion Y Sabór.

Shandiin R.

Yelp
My husband and I decided to try this place out for the first time two nights ago. This place did not disappoint! We arrived to the restaurant early to beat the dinner rush... we got seated at a booth by the kitchen but that didn't bother us because we didn't hear any loud noises coming from the kitchen. Our waitress quickly seated us and immediately our chips and salsa arrived to our table, We saw her attending to other guests but that didn't bother us when she was the only waitress there. But as soon as she took our order, our chips and salsa followed. Drinks came arrived not too long after that as well. When our food arrived, it was delicious! And our waitress made sure that we had enough of everything (sides, drinks, etc) and by the end of our meal she packaged everything up for us and gave us extra chips and salsa. This place has great atmosphere and very welcoming. We will definitely be returning back.

Andy C.

Yelp
Not gonna lie been here a handful of times. When they first opened the food was very good quality and service was great. You could say it was a "you get what you pay for" type of place. fast forward a year later and the quality has gone down a lot, this goes for both food and service. If you're gonna take your family out to dinner then trust me this is not the place to go! You will pay $200+ for some alright Mexican food. You can get better food at Don Pedro a block away...I wish I was lying. Hopefully they can up their quality because the atmosphere of the restaurant itself it's very nice and it does have potential to be a nice up scale Mexican restaurant, but with the quality of the food right now and the price...definitely not worth it.