Urdaneta

"At this intimate pintxo bar, Javier and Jael Canteras have developed a reputation for dishes winking at Northern Spanish flavors, like octopus a la brasa with chorizo XO. That being said, the traditional Spanish dishes on the menu remain true to the originals, whether it’s crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside croquetas de jamon, or a blackened slice of Basque cheesecake. The restaurant’s selection of vermouth and sherry would make any Iberian proud." - Eater Staff

"Everybody out there, from chef to server, is fantastic. You can’t go wrong with the jamon or the pulpo a la brasa." - Thom Hilton

"A true taste of the Basque region, Urdaneta delivers quintessential pintxo bar classics like ham croquetas and tortilla Española. However, the restaurant really shines with fun, creative versions of those dishes, like the American cheese and jamon bikini. Any meal should finish with a slice of the restaurant’s exceptional Basque cheesecake." - Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Nathan Williams

"There are several places that serve good cheesecake in Portland, but only one that does it in the style of Spain’s Basque region: Urdaneta. At first, Urdaneta’s version looks like a mistake, with no crust, a deflated center, and a burnt, blackened exterior — but every bite is silky soft, with just the right amount of tartness. Urdaneta’s intimate, cozy setting feels like the right fit for the velvety cake, especially with a glass of rare sherry." - Rebecca Roland, Michelle Lopez, Janey Wong

"At this intimate pintxo bar, Javier and Jael Canteras have developed a reputation for dishes winking at Northern Spanish flavors, like octopus a la brasa with chorizo XO. That being said, the traditional Spanish dishes on the menu remain true to the originals, whether it’s crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside croquetas de jamon, or a blackened slice of Basque cheesecake. The restaurant’s selection of vermouth and sherry would make any Iberian proud." - Eater Staff