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 and the front dining room was very soon almost filled to capacity. The margarita was very good, but at 6 on the nose, the prices jumped up. Chips and Salsa are extra, as was just about everything else on the menu that usually comes with standard Mexican fare. Our server was pleasant but inattentive. With such a small dining room, the place operated like it was their first day in business, minus the usual eagerness of a new restaurant. We had the chicken enchillada casserole, and it was quite tasty...but stay away from sour cream, salsa, or quacamole....these little sides ended up being more than our entree. We waited a good amount of time for refills on our drinks, and our chips were served with a chunk of cooked beef tucked at the bottom. When we alerted the server to the food on the plate, she casually cleared it with no apologies or mention of "making it right". Our best bet next time would be to take the food to go. We will keep searching...this place is OK but nothing to write home about.
Pros: Entree was good.
Cons: Service slow, too pricey.
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