who owns el cubo de cuba restaurant in pdx

#Who owns el cubo de cuba restaurant in pdx full#

It was good to have my resident Cuban food expert tag along for this visit.Įven though I visited Cubo during off hours (when it’s better for photos), the space was filled with energy thanks to the pops of color, delicious smells from the kitchen, and the cheerful owners, Emily and Milko.īorn and raised in Havana, Milko moved here from Cuba in 1995, and his recipes are based on what he remembers of home cooked Cuban food. Milko explained that he tries to keep the food authentic, but recognizes that you have to adapt to what Portlanders want. For example, traditional Cuban food is not spicy, but due to demand from customers, there’s hot sauce available for the folks who insist on adding some heat. I also learned that Cubo, like many other Portland restaurants, started out as a food cart, and there’s a framed illustration of the original food cart over by the picnic tables. The cart made its debut in 2010, and by 2013, Cubo was ready for a brick and mortar restaurant.Īt Cubo, you order at the counter, then grab a table.

Whether you’re looking for a small snack or ready to wolf down an entire plate, there’s something for everyone.

#Who owns el cubo de cuba restaurant in pdx full#

We tried the full range of vegan dishes at Cubo, and overall, the flavors were simple and approachable. No frills, no nonsense here, just good homey Cuban food.Ĭuban food is good with beer, but make sure you don’t miss out on Cubo’s rum cocktails.

Better yet, make your cocktail a double for an extra $4.