![]() ![]() 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. Milko explained that he tries to keep the food authentic, but recognizes that you have to adapt to what Portlanders want. 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. I had never had Cuban food until I met John, who is half Cuban and grew up with this type of cuisine in Florida. I was invited to Cubo to try their vegan options and learn more about the restaurant. But this is Portlandia, the happy vegan land, so naturally Cubo has vegan and vegetarian options available too. ![]() When you think of Cuban cuisine, I’m sure that classics like ropo vieja and lechon asado come to mind, which aren’t veg-friendly at all. At Cubo, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, the Cuban food is down to earth, and the rum cocktails are plentiful. If you need a little pick me up, it’s worth stopping by El Cubo de Cuba on Hawthorne Boulevard. Portland gets pretty gray and gloomy for a good part of the year. This post is in collaboration with El Cubo de Cuba. ![]()
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