Papi Portland

“A HUGE HIT from start to finish. As a Boricua, I can’t help but want to experience our cuisine, if available, whenever we go to a new city, so I had to check out what Puerto Rican food looked and tasted like in Portland, Maine. It did not disappoint. The vibe is lively and joyful, the servers are attentive and passionate about the concept, and the food is delicious. The wings, tostones, salsas, pernil were all stars and the staff even made us some special shots for my husband’s birthday. That’s the kind of service that keeps people coming back, so between that and a focused and stellar menu, I hope Papi’s will be around for a very long time.”

“Popped into Papi this past week on (4/15) right when they opened after it being recommended countless times by friends. Going inside felt like being transported to "island time" - the vibes, layout, and design were impeccable. The music playing over the loudspeakers was so fun. I had a delicious cocktail, my son had a shirly temple. We were not super hungry, so we got some appetizers - empanadas & salad were great. The side of rice and side of black beans were exceptional - my kid ate the entire thing and has asked for them every day since! I would recommend this place for hip and pretty date nights. I can't wait to come back here with my wife and explore the menu some more.”

“As a Puerto Rican visiting Portland, I did not expect to eat at a Puerto Rican restaurant. But I’m so glad I did! I walked in and immediately smelled the sofrito. It smelled like my grandmothers kitchen. It’s such a warm and nostalgic feeling when you immediately walk in. The atmosphere was incredible, it was upscale yet cozy. Like I was eating at a cool Tia’s house. The food was INSANE. SO GOOD OMG! We got the Pernil dish, it was authentic, delicious and worthy of a good review. The empanadas were stupid good. We got the tostones and Maduros, they were perfection. This place was so good I would bring my judgmental Puerto Rican grandmother here and I know she would sing it’s praises. On top of the amazing atmosphere and food, we had the best service! Kyla was amazing! I wanted to order the whole menu, and she kept offering me food options like a Tia who just wants to feed you. I felt at home being here and Papi has easily become a new staple now whenever I visit Portland. Truly an exceptional experience 10/10, well done!!!”

“The very best meal we had during our trip to Maine. Everything was a 10/10. We ordered all the appetizers on the menu to share as our main meal and it was perfect for sampling as much as possible. We could not choose a favorite. The cocktails were dangerously delicious, and don’t skip on the chocoflan. You won’t regret it.”

“Came in on a Tuesday night, just prior to 5 and were lucky enough to snag 4 bar seats. The place is absolutely beautiful and creates an upscale, hip vibe. Mind you we had dinner plans at 7;45, but everything looked so good, we decided to do apps here. Started with cocktails and as you can see from the pics, you can’t go wrong no matter what you order. We had a vegan dish, with plantain which was truly remarkable along with an order of ribs and 3 taco’s. All were excellent and did a great job holding our appetites at bay until dinner. I will 100% be back for dinner, what a great find.”