Relaxed eatery dishing up classic Latin American dishes, plus sandwiches, cocktails & desserts. Based on 393 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
3 Deering Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 536-7033
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–2 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Stacie Robbins
Ordered during an off-time (mid afternoon) but the food was hot, amazingly delicious! The cubano sandwich was carmelized in all the right places, the empenadas tipicas were crunchy on outside and soft and cheesy in middle. These were my first churros and i can’t imagine them being more delicious! The most affordable takeout in west end area i found in a quick google search. Eat here and you’ll be happy!
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Paul Dececco
Everything I’ve tried here was beyond my expectations. Great smoothies, limeaids, empanadas, tamales and so much more
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Lena Marie
The food here is always delicious and the staff super friendly. Nice little restaurant to chill and hang out. LOVED the cafe con leche. They also have outdoor seating in the summer.
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Natasha Coffin
Just got a smoothie, was a cute place. No line, staff were nice and friendly, bit pricy but it is portland (not outside the normal range for a smoothie). Smoothie was pretty filling (’twas my breakfast), could use a bit more strawberry but that is just personal preference. All in all, not a bad place. Will have to go back and try actual food to give a better review, but for just for the Café portion, it’s a good place to go if your in the area.
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Kimberly Rosas
The atmosphere is nice and “cozy “. I ordered a chicken, mushroom with cheese and oregano & vegetable empanadas. They were delicious and hot in temperature so wait for a couple minutes for the food to cool down. The drink I got was a mango limeade. I also ordered a spicy salsa and WOW it’s actually very spicy ! I love spice. Definitely tastes authentic. Around $30 dollars with tip.
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Shaun Milano
Empanadas are quite good especially the cheese one. The Yuka fries were disappointing. They were very dry, old, cold and they had almost no cheese on them. But they were expensive. They should be buried in cheese. No one in this town can make a good margarita either. This place didn’t change that opinion.. I think Hector Vazquez had it right in his review below.
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Carlos Morales
This was another place on my list that i had found ahead of time online, and I am glad that I did. As a Latino man, a place called “Quiero Café” is exactly somewhere I would stop in to. I went in, expecting just a café with good Spanish coffee, but no! The smell of Latino food hit me like a freight train and it was so pleasant. They have a giant menu of food that I am going to return to try! I did try their coffee and diosito mio, it tasted like home, and I do not know how. It was a phenomenal cup of coffee and i can’t wait to have another. The service was quick and the staff was very nice! Worth every penny.
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Giuliana Gonzalez
Amazing food. Very traditional. We were visiting Maine for only a few days, but we liked this place so much that we went back. Tried the yuca, empanadas, choripan, and the CHURROS! Get the dulce de leche churros- you will NOT regret it.
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Daniela Vargas
So so so GOOD. Their menu is thoughtfully crafted, they have so many options for empanadas, I especially love their Typical style empanadas, their yuca fries are AMAZING, and their cocktails are so fresh and the flavors are some that are near impossible to find in Portland. Highly recommend them! High quality food, worth your time!
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Sarah Cooke
Visiting Portland and wanted to find a quick stop for lunch – this was a fantastic option! Cubano sandwich was great and we got a couple different empanadas to try. All of them were delicious! Also shared a limeade, which was super refreshing. Highly recommend this place.
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