Pambiche – Cuban
Stepping into this vibrant corner of Havana nostalgia, guests are greeted by a kaleidoscope of color and the irresistible aroma of slow-roasted pork and golden, hand-pressed empanadas. The kitchen breathes life into Cuban soul food, from the crispy, citrus-kissed edges of Vaca Frita to the iconic, pressed layers of a classic Cuban sandwich, all served in an atmosphere that hums with tropical energy and neighborhood warmth.
2811, Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR, 97232 +15032330511 https://www.pambiche.com/0Cuisine: Cuban
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers & Starters
- Empanada a la Carte - $7.5: Cuban hand pies with choice of filling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Operated Empanada a la Carte - $12: Double stuffed with three cheeses and choice of filling, twice baked Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacan a la Carte - $7.5: Savory steamed cakes made of seasoned plantain and cassava masa, wrapped in banana leaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Avocado Salad - $13: Fresh avocado, minced parsley, and diced red onion tossed with Cuban vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Havana Cheesesteak - $16: Citrus marinated beef, pan charred with garlic, onions, peppers, and mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and Mojo Mustard on a Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sandwich - $15: Ham, Swiss, adobo rubbed sliced pork, pickles, and Cuban mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork with Bread - $10: Cuban roasted pork braised in creole gravy with red onions on a toasted Cuban roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fried Cow (Vaca Frita) - $25: Citrus marinated beef, shredded and pan charred with garlic and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice with Chicken - $22: Bone-in creole chicken with valencia saffron and turmeric brown rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Plate - $22: Adobo rubbed pork shoulder, slow roasted and smothered in tangy herbed creole gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old Clothes (Ropa Vieja) - $22: Shredded beef with yellow onions and green peppers stewed in a garlicky herb and tomato brown broth Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fish with Shrimp - $28: Red snapper and baby shrimp with garlic, parsley, olive oil, and mojo sauce. Served with white rice and avocado salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish with Coconut - $25: Red snapper simmered in a savory coconut pepper sauce with lime and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Bowl - $15: Adobo rubbed pork shoulder, slow roasted with creole pork gravy, black beans, and white rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Chicken - $18: Adobo rubbed bone-in chicken braised in a zesty salsa criolla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Communist Plate - $16: Ripe plantains and Caribbean coleslaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanada Plate - $15: Empanada served with ripe plantains and Caribbean coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacan Plate - $15: Bacan served with avocado salad and black beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Operated Plate - $17.5: Double stuffed and twice baked empanada served au gratin with Swiss cheese and ripe plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sweet Plantains (Maduros) - $11: Ripened bananas oven baked with olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Three Milks Cake (Tres Leches) - $9: Traditional Cuban sponge cake soaked in three milks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flan - $8: Classic Cuban custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cuban Cigar - $9: Pastry dessert Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Coffee Three Milks Cake - $9: Tres leches cake with coffee flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Café Bembé Organic Cuban Espresso (12oz Bag) - $16: Organic Caribbean dark roast coffee beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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