About Pambiche
For a quarter century, Pambiche has been nourishing Portland with traditional Cuban dishes that have been in the Maribona and Martín Families for generations.
We serve Cuban comfort food straight out of Abuela’s kitchen with an emphasis on fresh, all-natural, balanced, nourishing meals, just as she intended for us.
Located in The Apambichao Building, a funky turn of the century Victorian landmark on Portland’s East 28th Avenue, our scene is straight up Old Havana and our hospitality is genuinely Cuban!
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 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 patio, feel the rumba, son and cha-cha-cha and experience genuine Cuban hospitality!
What Does Pambiche Mean?
“Palm Beach” Might Be In The Name, But We’re Not Like Miami!
We often hear the comment that Pambiche is not like the typical Cuban restaurants found throughout Southern Florida in communities such as Westchester, Hialeah or Miami. Sometimes the comment is made in disappointment and sometimes it’s inspirational. Regardless, the fact remains that Pambiche is not your typical Miami-Styled Cuban eatery, it was never our intention.
Pambiches purpose is to nourish our community with homemade Cuban food, utilizing fresh, quality ingredients and traditional Cuban recipes that have been in the Maribona and Martín Families since the days of Martí.
Cuba: Island of Contrasts & Contradictions
A paradise of unequaled natural beauty coupled with an architectural landscape that makes it a magical place (Pueblo Mágico). It is also a cultural melting pot. Most Cuban people can trace their ancestry to Spanish settlers, African slaves and island natives, and as a result, Cuban people are a rough mix of these three cultures, a dynamic and complex people that are generally characterized as warm-hearted, hospitable, lively and expressive. This can be seen in many aspects of the culture from music, art and politics to literature, cuisine, religion and sport.
One of the worlds last bastions of communism, the largest of the Caribbean islands, also its least commercial, Cuba stands apart with a colored history marred by European colonization, American imperialism, socialist revolution, communist commandantes, economic embargoes, mass exodus, rationing, decay and stagnation. Change is inevitable, it is a question of how and when.
The capital city of La Habana, with her streets of collapsing grandeur cruised by big-finned American cars and big-hearted locals, is truly one of the world’s most picturesque metropolises. La Habana Vieja, the old city, is a UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site and is a junction of crumbling magnificence and restored beauty.
Reservations & Policies
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Reservations are not necessary at Pambiche, we seat upon arrival on a first come first serve basis. Do not let this deter you, we are open 5 days a week and provide ample opportunities for us to serve you our amazing Cuban food!
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Open Wednesday-Sunday 11 am until 10 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Havana Happy Hour Wednesday-Friday 2-6 pmSunday 8-10 pm. Available for dine-in only.
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All Major Credit Cards Accepted.
Apple Pay & Google Pay Accepted
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Café Bembé Cuban Style Coffee
Pambiche T-Shirts
Pambiche Gift Cards
Pambiche Cuban Love Baskets
Pure Cuban Sugar CD’s
Catering
Give the gift of Pambiche. Comes in $25, $50, $75, and $100 flavors. Collect them all!
