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Mestizo PDX

Welcome to Mestizo Latin American Restaurant and Bar! We are 100% Gluten and Soy free restaurant with Latin American inspired food and drinks!

09/03/2026

It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself on social, so I wanted to say Hi and a tell you a little about myself, my restaurants/bars, where I get my inspiration, and why I love what I do. 🫶

I’m so grateful you’re here and for your kind support! 🙏 I’d love to hear from you so say hello in the comments or come say Hi in person!

📍 Mestizo • Gluten free Restaurant • 🌮 Gluten-Free Latin American
📍 norah • plant-based 🌱 🍜 Vegan Pan-Asian w/ 2 locations
📍 Ring Ding Ding 🆕🍹Queer-Friendly Bar w/ rotating guest chef food menu

Xoxo

Nan

🎥 miguel

08/27/2026

Finishing our chef spotlight series strong, we have Chef Chuck of Valla Table who is joining us from NYC for our (sold out!) Baan Puen Dinner!

Chef Chuck Valla grew up in a restaurant family in Northern Thailand. He was raised by his grandfather, who was a butcher, and his grandmother, who owned two restaurants, one specializing in various gaeng or Thai curries served with rice and the other specializing in such Chinese style Thai dishes as khao ka moo, stewed pork leg over rice.

When he was still a boy, Chuck’s grandmother introduced him to the kitchen by having him grind spices for sai ua, a Northern Thai sausage flavored with chili, kaffir lime, galangal, and lemongrass.
“I was seven years old. I thought I was playing,” he recalls. “I didn’t know she was putting me to work.”
As a young man he also spent time working at his mother’s restaurant in Bangkok.

In 2012 Chuck began cooking Thai food professionally for Kitchensurfing, a company that linked private chefs to at home diners. He got the gig thanks to a former classmate who saw his Facebook posts showing off Thai dishes he made at home. From the very beginning Chuck’s philosophy has been to present Thai cuisine in a modern way, while retaining its authentic flavor.

After Kitchen-surfing, he worked as a private chef in the Hamptons before opening Valla Table in October 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision to open the restaurant was driven by a sharp downturn in his private chef business as well as Chuck’s need to have a place where he could showcase his creative approach to Thai cuisine.

08/26/2026

Continuing our chef spotlight series for our SOLD OUT Baan Puen Dinner: Meet Chef Evan of norah • plant-based 🌱

A Portland native with a deep passion for Asian flavors, Evan leads the culinary team at Norah with curiosity, precision, and creativity. As head chef, he is the one who brings owners Nan and Prae’s visions to life on the plate— refining ideas, building dishes, and ensuring every plate that leaves the kitchen reflects the balance, depth, and intention that define Norah. His dedication and craft are a key part of Norah’s success story.

Six chefs, one very special evening.
We can’t wait to see you there!

08/25/2026

Baan Puen Chef Spotlight: Chef Kasem of Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine ™

Chef Kasem Saengsawang, known as Chef Pop, came to the U.S. with $300 and a dream inspired by his grandmother in Loei, Thailand. Starting as a prep cook, he worked his way through school and earned a culinary diploma from Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco. He is now one of America’s most recognized Thai chefs.

Founder of Farmhouse Kitchen, Daughter Thai, Son & Garden, and Noka Ramen, he leads a “Thai Food New Generation” movement. A 2025 Food Network Chopped champion, he’s earned Thai SELECT honors, Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, and continues sharing Thai culture through food and community.

This one night only chef’s dinner on Monday, August 31st is almost completely sold out! We can’t wait to see you there! The tix are available in the link in our bio.

08/21/2026

So grateful to be invited back for the second year to be part of the Women’s Global Sports Summit Portland Japanese Garden

It was such a great experience creating cocktails for this event and connecting with so many talented female chefs, winemakers, and women doing incredible work in their industries.

Thank you to the lovely Travel Portland team Travel Portland for trusting me again and making me feel so welcome! I was proud to be part of this event and left feeling so inspired. 🙏

08/20/2026

Baan Puen Chef’s Dinner Spotlight: Chef Tue of nudi

👋 Hi, I’m Tue Yutha—Bangkok-born, Portland-based, and always fueled by flavor and flowers. I studied culinary arts at Rajamangala University of Technology Chotiwet, then dived into LA’s Thai food scene before bringing my passion to the Pacific Northwest.

I run Nudi (est. 2011)—a Thai fusion spot in SE Portland where tradition meets bold creativity. I’m proudly LGBT, obsessed with tasting everything, and find peace in flower arranging (my kind of meditation). I don’t just cook—I create from the heart. I can’t wait to cook for you at this one night only event! 💜

Link in bio for tix or feel free to DM for a link! Seats are very limited.

08/19/2026

The crispy layers and frizzled edges of our Brussels sprouts soak up sweet-spicy-salty pineapple chili sauce, and crispy shallots add the final layer of flavor and texture. 🤌

After you try them, This is the only way you will want to eat Brussels Sprouts!

Gluten free, as always, and this dish is vegan as well! Find them on the Tapas section of our menu.

Best Gluten Free Restaurant PDX | Best Latin American Food Portland | Gluten Free dining in Portland, OR

08/17/2026

Are you ready to see the menu for our Baan Puen dinner?? 🤩
Swipe to see the incredible small plates and family-style feast that have been thoughtfully crafted to be an authentic, cohesive dining experience by six individual chefs! 🙌

One night only
Aug 31, 2026
At Mestizo

100% gluten free menu!

10% of proceeds benefit APANO Communities United Fund

Get your tix at the link in our bio or please feel free to DM for a direct link. Can’t wait to see you there!

08/13/2026

A Visit to a Thai Friend’s House (Baan Puen) Chef Spotlight: Nan Chaison of Mestizo • Gluten free Restaurant •

Nan is a Thai-born, Portland-based restaurateur and bar director whose work is inspired by her immigrant experience and love of bringing people together. At Mestizo, she channels that energy into a space built for gathering—bold flavors, lively drinks, shared tables, and meals meant to be celebrated. For Nan, hospitality is about connection, movement, and the joy that happens when people come together.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, meaningful connections, and the welcoming spirit of Baan Puen—where every guest is treated like a friend. 🫶

Reserve your seat through the link in our Bio or DM and we’d be happy to send you the link directly!

08/11/2026

Baan Puen Chef’s Dinner Spotlight: Chef Somsri Raksamran of Galanga Thai House in Mexico City!

Rooted deeply in the shores of Phuket, Chef Somsri “Ana” Raksamran carries the enduring taste of childhood, having learned the language of food from a mother and grandmother whose lives were
entirely devoted to cooking and running a food business. Growing up immersed in this rich culinary lineage, she absorbed the genuine, comforting flavors of home long before she ever stepped into a
professional kitchen.
Crossing oceans to Mexico City, she weaves that intimate family heritage into the cultural fabric of Roma Norte. As a culinary visionary, she brings the rich, layered complexities of southern Thai
gastronomy to life, seamlessly bridging her earliest memories with a forward-thinking, contemporary view vision that evolves with the times. Recognizing a profound kinship between Mexican and Thai
traditions—a shared reverence for fresh herbs, bold spices, and the sacred ritual of communal dining—she honors the integrity of her roots while innovating for the modern palate.

Nowadays, Chef Ana stands as a pioneering force in Thai gastronomy in Mexico, transforming her culinary concepts into dynamic spaces of modern Thai art. Through meticulous execution—from
hand-pounded curry pastes carrying the signature depth of the south to a progressive approach to
modern dining—she continually redefines the boundaries of international cuisine, proving that true heritage is never static, but a living, breathing evolution of the flavors that raised her.

We can’t wait for you to taste Somsri’s creations at our intimate, one night only dinner with friends on Aug 31st @ 6pm!

Link in bio for tix!

Address

2910 SE Division Street
Portland, OR
97202

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 9pm
Wednesday	12pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 9pm
Friday	12pm - 10pm
Saturday	12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15033842273

Website

http://www.mestizopdx.com/

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