Pambiche
Cuban restaurant · Kerns
2811 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Highlights
Authentic Cuban food, tropical desserts, and rum cocktails
Authentic Cuban food, tropical desserts, and rum cocktails
"Dining at Pambiche always feels like a mini-vacation, thanks to its generous sidewalk seating and colorful interior set to a soundtrack of traditional Cuban music. The extensive dessert menu completes the restaurant’s vacation vibe, featuring cakes made with tropical flavors like guava, pineapple, lime, and more. The flan, however, is a traditional Cuban caramel custard with a silken texture — even considering its simplicity, it’s the star of the dessert menu." - Rebecca Roland
"With its upbeat soundtrack and brilliant color scheme, Pambiche serves a Cuban-style brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; its bright citrus and spice flavors shine in offerings like fresh-squeezed tropical fruit juices, omelettes, and Huevos Habaneros (Habaneros = Havana, not the fire-bomb pepper) with creolo seasonings. I recommend ordering a cafe con leche and anything that involves Cuban bread — especially the custardy Cuban French Toast — to kick off your day in a Havana state of mind." - Eater Staff
"Marking its 25th anniversary from Friday, February 14 through Sunday, February 16, guests can order a $25 chilindrón de carnero special — a braised lamb shank served with beans, rice, plantains — and a glass of sangria. Complimentary birthday dessert options are tres leches, alfajores, or café con tres leches. A new breakfast menu will debut at the restaurant following the anniversary celebration." - Paolo Bicchieri
"While many flock to this Cuban restaurant for its empanadas and arroz con pollo, those with a sweet tooth return for its Cuban drinking chocolate made with sweet dark chocolate and Caribbean spices. The classic option comes with chantilly cream, or add espresso to make it a mocha." - Rebecca Roland
"Dining at Pambiche always feels like a mini-vacation, thanks to its generous sidewalk seating and colorful interior set to a soundtrack of traditional Cuban music. The extensive dessert menu completes the restaurant’s vacation vibe, featuring cakes made with tropical flavors like guava, pineapple, lime, and more. The flan, however, is a traditional Cuban caramel custard with a silken texture — even considering its simplicity, it’s the star of the dessert menu." - Rebecca Roland, Michelle Lopez, Janey Wong
