CereusPDX

Q: Does CereusPDX offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

CereusPDX offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 894-8125.

Q: How is CereusPDX restaurant rated?

CereusPDX is rated 4.6 stars by 176 OpenTable diners.

Q: Is CereusPDX currently accepting reservations?

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

4.6

176 Reviews

$30 and under

South American

About this restaurant

Gluten-free-friendly
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Our restaurant is small and fills up fast, although not always needed reservations are highly recommended (especially during peak hours 6pm-8pm).

Cereus was created by 2 friends with a passion for hospitality. Our Colombian staffed kitchen moved across the world and several states to serve you their amazing creations. Bringing them together here was in part a love letter to our co-founder Phil Chung's wife Alejandra from Bogotá. Our beverage program was developed by our other co-founder Bradley Thomas Stephens, who wanted to create a menu that is as unique to this part of the world as our chef's food. Taking favorite classics that are rarely found in the PNW and variations of others that he believes are their best versions. With one of the most diverse spirits lists in town, and award winning originals.

All food is naturally gluten-free and we can cater to many dietary requests/needs.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
South American, Colombian, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 894-8125
Website
https://www.cereuspdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Diego Cortes

Location
1465 NE Prescott St suite f, Portland, OR 97211-5177
Neighborhood
North Portland
Cross street
NE 15th and Prescott St
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Trimet bus #8 stops across the street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Creole
Seasoned shredded beef marinated in hogao sauce
Tofu Pesto
Homemade creamy pesto sauce with lightly fried tofu. (contains pine nuts and dairy)
Chicharron
Roasted pork belly, chimichurri, and a mango-pineapple chutney sauce
Spicy Tofu
Fried tofu with a red creole sauce, dried chiles, guacamole. Vegan cheese option.
LLANERA$8.00
SHREDDED CHICKEN TOPPED WITH A SWEET CORN AND BELL PEPPER SAUCE, WITH ONION AND CAPERS

PATACONES

TWICE FRIED GREEN PLANTAINS PRESSED FLAT AND TOPPED WITH YOUR PROTEIN STYLE CHOICE

Cubano
Seasoned shredded beef, mozzarella, black beans & pickled red onions
Spicy Pork
Pulled pork baked with dried chiles and roasted tomatoes. Topped with queso crema and guacamole
Hummus
Handmade hummus with avocado, queso crema, roasted pine nuts, and black sesame
COSTEÑA CON CAMARONES$9.00
WITH QUESO CREMA, GUACAMOLE AIOLI, AND SPICY TATEMADO SAUCE

CEVICHES

CHOOSE BETWEEN CAMARONES, ROCK FISH, CALAMAR, OR A MIX OF ANY. THEN PICK YOUR STYLE. SERVED WITH PATACONES - 16

Avocado
Fresh avocado, lemon, shallots, cilantro and jalapeño
Caribbean
Crema agria, lemon, shallots, sweet plantain, cilantro, roasted red pepper
Colombian Street Style
Made popular in the streets of colombia, made with spicy mayo, lemon, shallots
Bomba
Spicy red pepper sauce made with dried chile ancho, grilled pineapple, shallots, and cilantro
PERUVIAN STYLE$16.00
ONIONS, GREEN OLIVES, MANGO, BELL PEPPER AND FRESH AVOCADO

TIRADITOS

MADE FAMOUS IN PERU THIS DISH IS SIMILAR TO SASHIMI/CARPACCIO. EACH STYLE IS TOPPED WITH SHALLOTS AND SERVED WITH A SIDE OF SPICY BOMBA SAUCE - 18 CHOOSE SOCKEYE SALMON OR AHI TUNA

Coconut
A coconut milk reduction sauce with fresh lemon juice. Topped with candied coconut.
Passion Fruit
Made with orange, mango, lemon, and a passion fruit reduction

CHEF FILLETS - SERVED ALA CARTE

Angus Strip Loin Steak$32.00
Grilled Sockeye Salmon$29.00
Seared Ahi Tuna$28.00

HANDMADE EMPANADAS

TRADITIONAL COLOMBIAN FRIED PASTRIES. CORN DOUGH STUFFED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF INGREDIENTS. SERVED WITH ROASTED PEPPER AND AJI SAUCE. 1 FOR 9 OR 2 FOR 17

Shredded Beef Brisket
Shredded beff brisket, onion, potatoes, and garlic.
Chorizo
Chiles, onion, spices, and dried chili flakes
Queso con Maize
With capers and guasca

SIDES

Small Mixed Green Ensalada$6.00
Seasonal mix of greens and vegetables. Ask your server for today's mix. Topped with homemade passionfruit vinaigrette. (gluten free, vegetarian)
Yuca Frita$8.00
Served with queso crema & aji sauce. Topped With cheese
Small Patacones$6.00
Topped with cheese and served with hogao Sauce
BAKED SWEET PLANTAINS$9.00
SERVED WITH QUESO CREMA (VEGETARIAN)
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
ROTATING SELECTION OF CHEFS CHOICE

POSTRES

ARROZ CON LECHE$7.00
MADE WITH CINNAMON, CLOVE, AND CONDENSED MILK. SERVED WITH A LOCAL BERRY COMPOTE (VEGETARIAN)
VANILLA ICE CREAM$6.00
WITH SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT TOPPING
MOUSE DE GUANÁBANA$7.00
SLIGHTLY TART TREAT WITH GUANÁBANA FRUIT, COCONUT FLAKES, AND RAINBOW AGAR JELLIES (VEGAN)

What 176 people are saying

CereusPDX reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CereusPDX offers a vibrant fusion of Colombian and South American cuisine in a cozy setting. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," "creative cocktails," and "friendly service." The menu features small plates perfect for sharing, and the drinks, including mocktails, are "out of this world." It's a "hidden gem" with a "fun vibe."

176 Reviews

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Paula
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ceviche and empanadas among best I have ever had! Great service. Fun drinks.
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Hermien VIP
Portland10 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, so many wonderful flavors! The drinks were creative and very tasty. The staff was friendly. We will be back for sure!
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Marci
Portland7 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Cute patio, great location, fun menu. The service was spotty. It was 3 of us at 5pm. People around us were helped much quicker. We had to ask for silverware. We got drinks but then he forgot to ask for our food order, we had to flag him down. One of our beer glasses rim was dipped in sugar instead of salt. Two tables around us sat after us and left before us. We had to ask for the check. The food was ok. The chicken arepa was missing the extra ingredients. It was just chicken and the corn cake. The ceviche was very very salty. The side salad with mango was yummy. The veggie empanada was yummy.
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joe
Portland26 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great food and amazing cocktails. Service was slow, not sure if they were understaffed. Great neighborhood restaurant!
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Chadwick
Portland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly some of the best cuisine I’ve had. Delicious drinks, delicious food, amazing folks and a great atmosphere. I’ll be back many, many times.
CereusPDXResponded on September 26, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! *blushing*
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Lisa
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on September 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was our first time at CereusPDX. It's a very small, unassuming place that's well equipped to seat gueats outdoors in almost any weather. The cocktails were extremely well executed and mostly unique. The bar was comprehensive. The food menu is selective, seasonal, innovative with traditional South American foundations, and supremely executed. Everything was very fresh and delicious. The pace of service was sensitive to the situation -- no rushing or neglecting guests. This is definitely a place we'd like to revisit!
CereusPDXResponded on September 26, 2024
Appreciate the feedback! We are very very lucky to have the small but passionate staff we have!
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Samuel VIP
Portland13 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone loved our experience at Cereus. Service was great and food was amazing! Everyone at dinner has already stated that they’ll be back, myself included.
CereusPDXResponded on September 26, 2024
Looking forward to your next visit!
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Anwesha
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So so good! We saw the menu and tried a little bit of everything. Ceviche was my favorite!
CereusPDXResponded on September 26, 2024
We are pretty big fans of chef's ceviche too! <3
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MattAndCheese
Minneapolis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection for our group of 6! Easy to share, lots of options for all types of dietary restrictions. Incredible cocktails. Would come back again and again for a reliable fun time!
CereusPDXResponded on September 26, 2024
You and yours are welcome back anytime :)
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Alex
Phoenix5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great comfort food and drinks. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.
CereusPDXResponded on September 26, 2024
Thank you for your short and sweet review! We appreciate you.
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FAQs

CereusPDX offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 894-8125.

CereusPDX is rated 4.6 stars by 176 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

1465 NE Prescott St suite f, Portland, OR 97211-5177

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
NE 15th and Prescott St
Neighborhood
North Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
South American, Colombian, Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Trimet bus #8 stops across the street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Diego Cortes
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cereuspdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 894-8125

CereusPDX

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

AREPAS

Creole

Tofu Pesto

Chicharron

Spicy Tofu

LLANERA$8.00

PATACONES

Cubano

Spicy Pork

Hummus

COSTEÑA CON CAMARONES$9.00

CEVICHES

Avocado

Caribbean

Colombian Street Style

Bomba

PERUVIAN STYLE$16.00

TIRADITOS

Coconut

Passion Fruit

CHEF FILLETS - SERVED ALA CARTE

Angus Strip Loin Steak$32.00

Grilled Sockeye Salmon$29.00

Seared Ahi Tuna$28.00

HANDMADE EMPANADAS

Shredded Beef Brisket

Chorizo

Queso con Maize

SIDES

Small Mixed Green Ensalada$6.00

Yuca Frita$8.00

Small Patacones$6.00

BAKED SWEET PLANTAINS$9.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLES

POSTRES

ARROZ CON LECHE$7.00

VANILLA ICE CREAM$6.00

MOUSE DE GUANÁBANA$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does CereusPDX offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is CereusPDX restaurant rated?

Is CereusPDX currently accepting reservations?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information