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Eh.
The margarita got me drunk, but everything else was just so-so. None of the people I went with have wanted to return despite the friendly service and ...
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2/28/2008
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Not dissapointed, but not too impressed
Great location. Atmosphere is very cozy and rustic. Outstanding patio (with blessed heat lamps). Unless you snag the patio or one offset section I wou...
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1/4/2008
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Very pleasant owner and great food/drinks
I love this little restaurant. I love how pleasant the owner is and how great the food tastes. I always order a drink which comes right away, and soon...
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12/8/2007
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Do not eat here
I have lived in Portland for eleven years and this is the WORST Portland restaurant experience I have ever had. Horrible service, food orders incorrec...
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11/28/2007
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Good, But Not Great
Very cozy atmosphere.. cool ambience! Food was ok. I would definitely not say it's the best mexican in portland. Taquitos were good, but the meat with...
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10/27/2007
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Good Week night eat
Food is really good, they have a creative menu and several tasty specials. Service is normally pretty good but had one bad experience. Normally a long...
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citysearch.com on
10/19/2007
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Hello Cheese!
I love Mexican food and am always searching out the next best Mexican restaurants, so, naturally Aqui was a place I needed to check out. Parking was a...
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citysearch.com on
9/20/2007
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So so mexi if your palette cannot do flavor
The first time I had gone to Aqui was over a year ago, and I thought it was pretty good. I've been back several times since then and cannot seem to fi...
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citysearch.com on
8/11/2007
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MMMMM Taco's
Atmosphere, staff, food.........everything is very tasty. Soon to be packed with the immergance of the beermuda triangle, get it while you can....
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8/4/2007
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Very Good
It's really hard to find good mexican food in Portland. It's just not the same when you've had it in the south, and even the midwest. However, for Por...
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citysearch.com on
6/25/2007
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Best Mexican Food.
Best Mexican food in the city., probably one of the best Mexican restaurants in the country. Try it out everything is great, my favorite is the house ...
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citysearch.com on
4/19/2007
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GOOD FOOD, BAD SERVICE, NICKLE AND DIMED
On our quest for good Mexican food here in PDX, our adventure led us to Aqui based on reviews. The place is small but cozy. We arrived early at 5:15 a...
From
citysearch.com on
4/6/2007
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Poor Service; Mediocre Food
A group of 8 of us went to Aqui last night and we all agreed that the service was just awful, and we are not complainers - honestly. The waitress was ...
From
citysearch.com on
3/9/2007
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Great Mexican for cheap prices
A fun laid-back atmosphere. The chips and salsa were good, wish we'd tried the nachos--they looked even better. Def. our favorite mexican food in Port...
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citysearch.com on
3/3/2007
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Wow, Amazing Mexican Food!
We were in the mood for some traditional, Mexican comfort food and this is THE place to find it! The service was great and with a smile. Drinks came q...
From
citysearch.com on
2/23/2007
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YUM!! Great Mexican!
We recently moved back to Portland and were craving good Mexican food. My husband did a citysearch search and found Aqui. We went there and were lucky...
From
citysearch.com on
2/15/2007
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Excellent Food and Drinks
A group went here for a Bday celebration and it was great. Prompt service, yummy drinks and amazing food. The outdoor patio was terrific. Prices are r...
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citysearch.com on
2/14/2007
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Best Outdoor Seating
I love this restaurant! Been there a dozen times, and it always exceeds my expectations. Whether you sit out on the lovely patio or sit inside the coz...
From
citysearch.com on
11/19/2006
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Happy Hour Heaven
I would come to this place ANY TIME. Small, quaint...we always get the same waitress and she always is above and beyond with her service. When it's bu...
From
citysearch.com on
11/18/2006
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Small but Friendly!
Have only been here once but it was a good experience. Went with about eight people because we were looking for a new place to try. The staff was very...
From
citysearch.com on
11/15/2006
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Always delicious, always a great value!!
I have eaten at Aqui several times over the past year and a half, and I have never once been disappointed with the food, service, or atomosphere. The ...
From
citysearch.com on
10/21/2006
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Terrible All Around, Watch for hidden costs.
Our waiter was snippy from the moment we walked in the door. We felt like he had better things to do then to, oh say, bring us menus..... The Margarit...
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citysearch.com on
10/20/2006
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Not your average Hawthorne pizza and a beer
I have been going to Aqui since they opened, as the pizza/asian fare in Hawthorne can get old. My mom introduced me, and it has been our spot for catc...
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citysearch.com on
9/6/2006
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Our Favorite Local Hangout
We've been regulars of this little hideaway in our neigborhood and the secret is getting out. Consistently, we have had great meals, and it's always a...
From
citysearch.com on
9/1/2006
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Mexican food, Sysco style...
I really wanted to like this place. Having grown up in the Southwest, I judge Mexican restaurants by their salsa. When I had to pay for my chips and s...
From
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8/31/2006
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To Quote Tina Turner, You're Simply the Best!
From service to food to atmosphere, this little joint on SE Hawthorne has everything. Food is simple, but deliciously prepared, the portions are more ...
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8/30/2006
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poor lunch choice
I work around the corner we decided to try them for a new lunch spot ,having a limited lunch hour we decided to take it to go (bad choice) got back to...
From
citysearch.com on
8/25/2006
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best mexican
One of my favorite mexican restaurants in Portland. The very best chille releno I have ever had. Also love the mango margheritas and the chicken soup....
From
citysearch.com on
7/24/2006
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Fantastic food; Great Atmosphere
I have now been to Aqui twice, and each time it gets better. With summer weather having arrived, it was especially enjoyable to sit outside in the pat...
From
citysearch.com on
7/3/2006
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The food is decent, but the wait staff needs serious help
We had heard so many great things about Aqui. We were excited to finally have the opportunity to check it out. We went on a Friday night about 8:00 - ...
From
citysearch.com on
7/1/2006
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super great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My boyfriend and I decided to stop by one evening and get some take out and ordered the goat cheese quesidilla and the fish tacos they were great. the...
From
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6/26/2006
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Awesome Little Spot On East Side
We tried this place after reading good reviews on here. The food was awesome. Portions were great. Very Flavorful. Great little outdoor seating area....
From
citysearch.com on
6/22/2006
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Sweet Jesus Nectar!
Going out for Mexican food in Portland is usually a really depressing experience for me and my lady. The food at Aqui was tasty, creative and extremel...
From
citysearch.com on
6/7/2006
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User Review
We just moved into town, and were looking for a good mexican spot. We went to aqui because of some good reviews on citysearch, and were not dissapoint...
From
citysearch.com on
4/6/2006
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Try the nachos.
Good Mexican can be hard to find in Portland, but I found my new favorite restaurant last night when my boyfriend and I went to Aqui. We had the nacho...
From
citysearch.com on
3/31/2006
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Our New Favorite Place to eat!!!
We came upon Aqui by accident and we were pleasantly surprised! This place is fabulous!!! We can't say enough good things - the food (especially the e...
From
citysearch.com on
3/19/2006
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Off night?
My nephew and I went here based on the glowing recommendations and we were disappointed. We both ordered enchiladas and we were both unhappy. Ambience...
From
citysearch.com on
3/13/2006
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Excellent!
Ambiance is cool and hip. Prices are an excellent value for a sit-down meal. I was told the portions are huge so hubby and I split a burrito and that ...
From
citysearch.com on
2/25/2006
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Amazing.
The staff is super sweet, the drinks generously poured and food plentiful on the plate. There is a fireplace in the back that you can grab if you get ...
From
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2/24/2006
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the best kept secret in town!
This place is amazing! They have wonderful food; the mexican chop salad with green goddess dressing is my favorite. But everything on the menu is heav...
From
citysearch.com on
12/19/2005
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Upscale Mexican food in a great environment
We loved this place - had my favorite dish (chicken encelada casserole) just like my mother makes! Food was very fresh and kind of upscale Mexican foo...
From
citysearch.com on
12/8/2005
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Very Good!!
I just ate dinner at Aqui and had great service, drinks and dinner. The ambience is casual and relaxed, lots of cool Mexican artifacts, and the servic...
From
citysearch.com on
9/13/2005
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Best burrito in town
This is my new favorite hangout. Food is delicious, portions are huge and you even get a friendly staff! Nachos are to die for and enough to feed more...
From
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8/24/2005
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Not that good
Went in a group of six. Seated right away. Chips shortly after seating. No water/service for ten minutes - we had to ask for the water. Small menu, mi...
From
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8/24/2005
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Try it!
We are always trying to find great restaraunts in the area (and there are so many in Portland). We were so happy with this choice. The food was delici...
From
citysearch.com on
8/19/2005
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Phenomenal
This place is really amazing. It is so nice to have an option to eat out. You can't beat the price and quality of the food. The restaurant is tasteful...
From
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5/12/2005
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Superb!
Aqui Mexican Cafe is exactly what Portland needed, a neat cafe with lots of style! A very warm space and welcoming staff make you feel like you are ea...
From
citysearch.com on
4/6/2005
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WOW! Nothing else like it in Portland!
We're frequent visitors to Portland and are always looking for new dining places. The recently opened Aqui is great! It's a newly renovated space pain...
From
citysearch.com on
3/29/2005
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Aqui Ahora!
Never has a restaurant name been more appropriate because the best place for Mexican food is HERE! Aqui now tops my list as THE destination for a deli...
From
citysearch.com on
3/29/2005
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My new favorite restaurant!
It is my theory that you can always predict a good Mexican meal by the quality of the chips & salsa, and I love Aqui b/c they support my theory. Their...
From
citysearch.com on
3/24/2005
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Great atmosphere and clean High quality food
Great new palce in my neighborhood! What a score.. Real Mexi Cali style menu :) Fresh and great flavor foods with a cool little bar area. I can't comp...
From
citysearch.com on
3/21/2005
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