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Nuestra Cocina

Item: Nuestra Cocina
Author: Meagan Wristen

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Colorful and lively, this Mexican restaurant in Southeast Portland serves up authentic south-of-the-border eats, causing patrons to plan their next visit before they're even out the door. It's all because of tasty items like spiced, shredded pork filled tortillas, beef tips braised with Chipolte sauce and prawns served in garlic, and the Oaxacan Pasilla chile presented alongside refried black beans and plantains. A full bar offers plenty of variety, including obligatory (and outstanding) tequilas. Don't leave without treating yourself a bit; something along the lines of cinnamon ice cream, pumpkin sorbet or champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate thickened with flour) might be nice.

Address:

2135 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202
503-232-2135

Hours:

Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm

Website:

nuestra-cocina.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Meagan Wristen
Portland Local Expert

Mexican: "Be sure and try one of their amazing chili rellenos."

Best for Mexican Because: Nuestra Cocina is one of the most popular Mexican food restaurants in Portland.

Main Menu
- Antojitos V Ensaladas
  
  Sopa De Lima Con Pollo
  
  traditional yucatan lime soup with chicken, ccpazote & tortilla strips ($6.00)
  
  Queso Fundido Con Hongos Y Salsa De Chile Poblano
  
  baked oaxacan cheese, mushrooms & chile poblano ($8.00)
  
  Tacos De Puerco
  
  handmade tortillas with spiced pork, diced onion and arbol chile ($6.00)
  
  Sopes De Chorizo, Fruoles Y Chile Arbol
  
  crisp masa cakes filled with chorizo, black beans and chile ($6.00)
  
  Camarones Con Tamarindo
  
  grilled mexican white prawns marinated in tamarind ($9.00)
  
  Chile Relleno Con Picadillo
  
  roasted poblano stuffed with shredded pork, almonds & raisins ($8.00)
  
  Ceviche Del Dia
  
  nuestra cocina ceviche, changes daily ($9.00)
  
  Lechugas Con Mango, Jicama, Pepitas Y Aguacate
  
  mixed greens, mango, jicama, avocado, pumpkin seeds & pasilla vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Ensalada De Espinacas
  
  baby spinach with bacon, queso fresco & chipotle vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Enchiladas En Mole Con Pollo Y Queso Cotija
  
  chicken enchiladas with a chile puya mole, crema & cotija cheese ($7.00)
- Platos
  Cochinito Pibil
  
  braised spiced carlton pork with pickled red onion and black beans ($15.00)
  
  Chile Relleno Con Calabazitas Y Queso Oaxaca
  
  poblano chile stuffed with braised squash & oaxacan cheese ($12.00)
  
  Carne Asada Con Frijoles Borrachos
  
  cascade natural chuckeye steak with drunken beans ($18.00)
  
  Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
  
  white prawns in garlic & chiles with plantains & refried black beans ($18.00)
  
  Pollo Asado En Achiote Con Pipian Mole Y Alcegas
  
  grilled half chicken achiote rub with pumpkin seed mole & braised greens ($16.00)
  
  Costillas De Res En Naranja Y Chile Guajillo
  
  braised short ribs in chile guajillo, oranges & beer with whipped potatoes ($18.00)
  
  Lomo De Puerco En Salsa De Tomatillo Con Nopales Y Papas
  
  grilled pork tenderloin with cactus, fingerling potatoes & tomatillo sauce ($17.00)
  
  Gorditas Rellenas
  stuffed tortillas, black beans, avocado, roasted poblano chiles & cheese
  
  $9.00
  
  Add Pork: $11.00
- Otras Cositas
  
  Arroz
  
  rice ($3.00)
- Margaritas
  
  Margarita De La Casa
  
  sauza gold, and fresh lemon & lime juice. ($5.50)
  
  Cocina Traditional
  
  sauza hornitos with muddled lemons & limes. ($6.75)
  
  Cocina Especial
  
  chile arbol infused tequila & fresh muddled fruit. ($7.75)
  
  Cocina Cadillac
  
  sauza hornitos, grand marnier and fresh muddled fruit. ($8.00)
  
  Margarita De Granada
  
  ginger infused silver tequila, pomegranate & lime. ($8.00)
  
  Scarlet~ Orange Margarita
  
  milagro silver tequila with blood orange, served up. ($8.50)

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