Food Reviews & Stories Along with Ma Toña’s, El Palenque’s one of only two Central American restaurants in Portland-proper. Too bad the food isn’t better. Pupusas are leaden with flavorless fillings. The curtido is almost soupy. The tamal, stuffed with olives, red pepper and meat, lacks flavor. More
Food Reviews & Stories Along with Ma Toña’s, El Palenque’s one of only two Central American restaurants in Portland-proper. Too bad the food isn’t better. Pupusas are leaden with flavorless fillings. The curtido is almost soupy. The tamal, stuffed with olives, red pepper and meat, lacks flavor. More
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