Salvador Molly's

We always love going to good old Salvador Molly's! We haven't been as often since we had the kids so when a deal came up on Sharing Spree it reminded us we should go back! Yep! Still yummy! Definitely more of a date night than a family adventure for us but definitely a place to go back and take friends! Remember to drink a glass of milk BEFORE you try the Great Balls of Fire :) more

i came here because i had a groupon and when i showed my server that when i sat down, he was a jerk the whole time!! on the groupon, it says to show your waiter before you order.. it must be so they can give you bad service! he never came to ask how our food was. i wish i remembered his name. but anyways, he got no tip for his crappy job. the food was decent. very small portions for what you're paying. the margaritas were light on the tequila. probably not going to return. more

10 years ago I loved this place. It's colorful, international in food an decor, and has a great beer and drink menu. However, the food has not been great for years. I don't know when the cooks changed, but it was more than a few years ago. Now it tends to pick up every food trend, good or bad, that passes through portland--gravy on fries, etc. I think it's supposed to have a pirate feel now--as in the cook of the ship isn't that great and food isn't that fresh. All we had today was a side order of fries and they couldn't get that right. They had the heat (barely warm) and texture (chewy) as if it was 20 minutes at least sitting out of the hot oil under a heat lamp. There were only 3 or 4 tables of people in the restaurant, how can you screw up fries? They seem to pride themselves on bad service as well. Not only did they leave a pitcher of water on our table (read 'we don't want to have to come back to fill your water') but the waiter didn't even fill our first glass. We had to serve ourselves! The drinks are good and I will likely go back for those, after all, i can eat free peanuts while i drink more

Salvador Molly's in my only choice. When I order the Pampas Chimichurri Steak, I wiggle in my chair with joy and excitement. It is always delicious and cooked to my taste! My husband and I go there as often as we can and are always extremely pleased with the food, service and price. He always says that it is the best dining out investment he makes. I can't wait to to eat there again! more

First off, the habanero fritters are really hot. but they are also really good. I wouldn't suggest them if you have to do anything important later in the day though. You have been warned. Otherwise I'd suggest the Jerk chicken. Juicy, flavorful, and filling, you won't be disappointed. more

First of all, the service was good. It was busy but we were seated and the waitress was friendly. We finished the jug of water though and it wasn't refilled until a while later. more

Our family that includes 3 small children decided to check this place out. I downed a couple of fireballs. They were hot and tasted ok but I wouldn't say anything to go wow-wee over. My wife ordered the fish tacos. They were better than average. I think there were 3 major things I didn't like about the place = the kids menu didn't include a drink and getting them a small pop or lemonade sets us back 2 bucks each. The seats/seating was something out of a poverty stricken country (maybe the image they were shooting for??). The bill was a bit high - most likely because of the kids drinks. Some small irritating issues - the pinwheel and cheese was too mozzerellish (sp?).. The kids burrito was some monsterous thing that was just ok. I really think if they are shooting for a family atmosphere it would help if they take another look at thier kids menu. I did like the co-owner or manager stopping by to see how things were, I thought they had many unique dishesand they looked very good. They really pile on the food there so I'd suggest you consider sharing a dish unless you like leftovers. The place is small and parking is pretty bad. I think the place being small isn't really bad....it's kind of fun being chummy with your fellow diner, maybe share a few of his fries, etc. I kind of wished they had something other than halbenero for hot stuff. It's neat they have this but it would be great if they had several other homemade hot sauses to choose from.. I gave 4 stars because the other dishes looked pretty good. Based on our experience I think it would be 3. more

We probably won't go back. The food was good enough and reasonably priced. The problem was we ate in the bar and the music was so loud we couldn't converse with each other. The ice machine/blender often was louder than the music. more

OWWWW!!!! I was balsy enough to try the food here at a spicy level above 15 and I regret it. Not that it wasnt excellently prepared, which it was, but because my mouth is on FIRE!! The food was unparellled amazing. But at the spicy level I requested, wow, I can only eat a bite per minute. And much internal blowing! Thank you guys, no one else can match the challenge! more

This is NOT a family friendly restaurant. I work near Multnomah Village and really enjoyed their diverse menu. I bragged about it to my wife and kids. I took them there on a weekend. First, the service was horrible. We ordered at the same time as a couple at the next table. They were served an appetizer, their meal, and multiple drinks before we even received our meals (about 45 minutes). I can get passed bad service for good food. What happened next is egregious. My 8 and 6 year old daughters started crying while finishing their meals. My wife and I asked what was wrong. They said their mouths were on fire. We called the waiter over. He chuckled like a caricature in the show ""Portlandia"" while explaining that they use the same fryer for their kids meals (dino chicken pieces and fries) that they use for the famous Great Balls of Fire made with habenero peppers. The waiter left after the visible anger in my body language. A ""manager "" came and delivered a weak apology to me and my wife (not the girls). BOTTOM LINE: Don't go here with kids. They are reckless. Thank God, Allah, Buddah, Yahweh, or whatever PC gnome or tree is currently popular in Portlandia that my kids didn't have an allergic reaction. more

First I have been to Salvador Molly's many times and had a very nice experience. I no longer live in the area and wanted to stop by and enjoy the food. What I got was a really bad experience instead. more

One of the best in PDX, only once was it below par. more

We came on a Sat. night and it was busy. So, we waited 20 mins. outside in the rain. Wind was blowing so cover was not helping much. We still had a good attitude until we were seated. They sat us at a table for four, but we had 5 people, so they just stuffed another chair at the end of the table jammed next to another table. What a joke. Pros: Nothing at all Cons: Entire experience more

This is not your typical dining experience. The atmosphere is fun and the staff are nice. There are many food options to fit all dietary needs. The food tastes great! Pros: outdoor seating, yummy international food, free peanuts Cons: a little cramped, limited parking more

I read the review about the hush puppies and I guess that guy got some bad ones...? Mine were delicious, I have had them 3 times. I hope they always taste as good as they did. We usually sit at the bar, we enjoy the noise and hussle and bustle and like to talk to the bartenders. I love the food here. Of course this isn't going to be a ""fine dining experience"" and only someone from PA would choose to bring a toddler here. It's noisy. It's Salvador Molly's fer Christsakes. Pros: Friendly people, varied menu (something for everyone) more

I've alternately loved this restaurant and hated it. When I first started going here it had an eclectic and great menu. Which slowly turned into mostly Mexican-ish fare. I stopped eating here for about a year. Then they changed again, and were once again all about ""world"" cuisine. The Jerk Chicken was soooo good. Not over-spiced or dried out. Had a great flavor that was not overpowering. Then recently they changed again. The Jerk Chicken is now half a chicken slathered with an unusual sauce. Not nearly as good as before. Every time I fall back in love with this place they change their food and I end up avoiding them for a while. I wouldn't mind so much if that was their deal. A new seasonal menu every few months. Otherwise try some consistency please! Pros: great appetizers, funky atmosphere, interesting drink menu Cons: Menu changes too ofen, questionable service, tight quarters more

Just skip on the joint. Bad service. Corporate Food service style shortcuts...nothing fresh. more

As a recently retired Retired Pennsylvania State Certified Executive Chef / Culinary Arts Instructor (for almost 40 years), and newly relocated resident of this fantastic state, I feel qualified to say ""this was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had"". The noise level in the restaurant was horrible, augmented by the cackling cow seated directly behind me. The appetizer ordered for our party of five plus a toddler, had an eggplant compote that was fizzing on the tongue. When I suggested to the lovely waitress that they check it, she promptly removed it and came back in a short time with a replacement (explaining that the chef said ""the first one was from the bottom of the container and probably was bad"". When our dinner was served, my was tasteless. I did not care for it and decided not to eat it. The waitress once again extended herself by removing it from our bill. Nobody in our party was overly thrilled with their respective dishes, but I guess I am more discriminating and found fault to the point where I said I would never return. The final straw was the serving of ""HUSH PUPPIES"" for which I understand Salvador Molly's is famous. They were, and I kid you not, as hard as rocks. When I bounce one on the table to show one of the waiters my displeasure, he explained that they have been having a problem with them by not being able to deep fry enough on demand so they have been making them in advance, causing them to reach a state of petrification that would rival the pre-historic fossils that have been unearthed over the years. Suffice to say.... I am done with Salvador Molly's and shall never return. I suggest you as a reader take my advice and avoid this place from the start. Pros: A delightful waitress named Araura Cons: Everything...... more

We love this place!Its is very unique and awesome drinks:) Always a homecooked meal. more

Love this place It's nearby and delicious. I believe there used to be a second location that is no more - which was over by Belmont. Too Bad as it's a wonderful place to connect with friends over fun food that ignites your tastebuds! The beverages are also something to experience if that is what you do! : ) Pros: Delightful food - Friendly Service! Cons: Sometimes a bit of a wait at lunch - but not the norm! more