Pambiche

Pambiche Purveyors of Fine Cuban Cuisine & Classic Cuban Cocktails

05/16/2026

Pambiche’s Sidewalk Café, a vibrant, immersive passage to Old Havana, is located in the distinguished Victorian Apambichao building in Northeast Portland. Its year-round, temperature-controlled patio creates a comfortable ambiance that often surpasses its intimate interior, making it a premier local destination for sophisticated al fresco dining.

Patrons flock to Pambiche for authentic Cuban Creole cuisine, including signature dishes like slow-roasted Lechón Asado and flaky empanadas. They can also enjoy traditional mojitos or robust Café Cubano.

Whether it’s a sunlit lunch or late-evening engagement during “Havana Happy Hour,” Pambiche offers a perfect venue for relaxation and immersing yourself in Cuban culture.

05/15/2026

Our newest and most delicious Yes you read the hashtag correctly con Inspired by the classic drink café con leche and the tres leches cake coming together in one mouthwatering Cuban dessert. The cake features our new Cuban coffee Café Bembé that is truly the best coffee around! It is organic caribbean dark roast that is sustainably grown ethically sourced shade grown coffee sourced from the Dominican Republic and Haiti making it the only Cuban coffee brand produced outside of Cuba that maintains the same terroir as coffee produced in Cuba.

Fans of Tres Leches, Good Coffee Ice Cream and Tiramisú will love this decadent dessert! So save room for dessert and come try a Pambiche original!

What does Pambiche mean? Pambiche, a lingual bastardization of the words Palm Beach as pronounced by a native speaker of...
05/10/2026

What does Pambiche mean? 
Pambiche, a lingual bastardization of the words Palm Beach as pronounced by a native speaker of Cuban Spanish.   Why Palm Beach?  Palm Beach is not just a famous resort town in southeastern Florida, located on an island off the coast.  Beyond that, the literal words “palm” “beach” conjure images of a tropical beach lined with swaying palm trees, a romantic island getaway, escaping the stresses of life, slowing down, kicking back, sharing a comfortable meal with a gentle breeze and the lively pulse of Cuban rhythms.  So, when you can’t get away for a Caribbean vacation you can at least get down to Pambiche for an authentic taste of Old Havana, sip on a mojito in our landmark sidewalk café, feel the rumba, son and cha-cha-cha and experience genuine Cuban hospitality!

A palm-lined tropical beach is highly desirable because it acts as a visual and sensory escape from the stress of everyday life, blending warm weather, stunning natural beauty, and the promise of relaxation. These locations offer a “paradise” aesthetic characterized by swaying trees, white sand, and turquoise water that promotes mental well-being, tranquility, and a sense of carefree adventure.

05/09/2026

Every May Pambiche celebrates Mothers Day “Día de Las Madres” venerating our family matriarchs as well as the divine mother figures in Cuban culture. Come celebrate “El día de las madres” this Sunday at Pambiche!

At Pambiche the “homage to mothers” is a central theme that shapes both the restaurant’s identity and its cultural offerings. This tribute manifests in two primary ways: the celebration of the restaurant’s own family matriarch and the religious veneration of divine mother figures in Cuban culture.

The Matriarch: Abuela Ninfa
The restaurant serves as a living tribute to Abuela Ninfa, the matriarch and inspiration behind Chef John Maribona’s menu and recipes.
* Family Legacy: Much of the menu is built on family recipes passed down through generations, honoring the women who “loved, taught, and nourished” the family.
* Annual Celebrations: Every February, the restaurant officially celebrates Abuela Ninfa’s birthday alongside its own anniversary, reinforcing her role as the “Patrona de Pambiche”. Every May Pambiche celebrates “Día de Las Madres” venerating our family matriarchs as well as the divine mother figures in Cuban culture.

Religious Tributes: The Mother of All Orishas
Pambiche also pays homage to the “universal mothers” of Cuban tradition, particularly through elaborate cultural altars.
* Yemayá Altar: Every September 7th, Pambiche curates a special altar for Yemayá, the Orisha of the sea and the “mother of all”.
* Syncretism: This celebration honors Yemayá as a protector of family and a source of life, blending Catholic and Yoruba traditions.
* Community Offerings: Guests are often invited to view these curated displays, which include flowers, candles, and offerings to express gratitude and ask for protection.

Nuestro amigo de Seattle se enamoró de nuestra comida cubana 🙏🏼🇨🇺❤️
05/08/2026

Nuestro amigo de Seattle se enamoró de nuestra comida cubana 🙏🏼🇨🇺❤️

04/26/2026

Some folks just know how to do it right! The Spread = an abundant, varied meal of different select foods or food items typically laid out for guests to feast on. These guys have this Cuban spread thing figured out! all the essential food groups “best food in town” from these happy amigos! ¡Buen Provecho!

04/25/2026

Happy Spring amigos is officially here! Get down to one of Portland’s landmark sidewalk cafes at Pambiche “el rincón cubano de Portland” and enjoy this glorious Spring weather with a classic and the quintessential also known as the
“Primavera en Portland at Pambiche”

04/18/2026

Record Store Day 2026 is happening today, Saturday, April 18. This annual celebration of independent record shops features hundreds of exclusive, limited-edition vinyl releases, RSD titles, new arrivals, door busters, and much more!

Our lovely friends and neighbors over at Music Millennium, the oldest continually operating record store in the entire Pacific Northwest, located at 3158 E Burnside Street in Portland, Oregon, right here in the Kerns neighborhood, is Portland’s epicenter of this national day of the record store!

To show our support of Record Store Day and our community neighbors over at Music Millennium we are offering a free Pure Cuban Sugar CD with your meal purchase. Today only! That’s right, your choice of Caña Son or Soneros del Valle (tradicional Cuban son) or Machete Men (rock en Español) or The Yumatics (Cuban rockoson) one CD per check please.

So get down to Music Millennium grab some awesome vinyl and when you are done record shopping head 9 blocks NW over to Pambiche, the oldest (and most amazing) continually operating Cuban restaurant in the entire Pacific Northwest, and quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger on Cuban food and drink. Just like our amigos over at Music Millennium, we’re open until 10 pm and our Havana Happy Hour begins at 8 pm. ¡Viva Record Store Day!

04/04/2026

Pambiche’s vibrant atmosphere and warm hospitality is the perfect spot to enjoy authentic Cuban Creole cuisine with your family. We are open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required.

A few recommendations for your Easter celebration include some of our popular signature dishes and drinks:

Platos & Sandwiches: Popular choices like Pescado con Coco (Coconut Fish), Plato Cubano (Cuban Roast Pork), Plato Comunista (rice&beans with roasted plantains) and the classic Cuban Fish Sandwich (Pan con Pescado) a chef’s favorite!

Desserts (Postres): Perfect for a holiday treat, we offer Tres Leches, Flan, Guava Cheesecake, Cuban Chocolate Ci**rs and Alfajores.

Cocktails & Coffee: Enjoy pint of Juanito’s Havana Lager a daiquiri or a Mojito on our landmark sidewalk café or a Café Con Leche made with our signature Café Bembé brand Cuban espresso.

Folks love our HAPPY HOUR! Here’s a little clip to remind you why…come see us Wed-Fri 2-6 pm and Wed-Sun 8-10 pm 🇨🇺❤️
04/04/2026

Folks love our HAPPY HOUR! Here’s a little clip to remind you why…come see us Wed-Fri 2-6 pm and Wed-Sun 8-10 pm 🇨🇺❤️

The Havana Cheesesteak is a signature Cuban-style Vaca Frita and cheese sandwich served at Pambiche. It is one of our mo...
03/22/2026

The Havana Cheesesteak is a signature Cuban-style Vaca Frita and cheese sandwich served at Pambiche. It is one of our most popular menu items, second only to our classic Sandwich Cubano.

Address

2811 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR
97232

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+15032330511

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