Hit the brunch with Miss Lady on Sunday.
the space is just off Killingsworth, diagonal from the Northside Cup and Saucer location. We were seated by the window so I often found myself chewing slowly, staring at the crowds waiting outside, counting the open tables in Autentica and wondering what was so damn appealing about C&S. To be fair, I haven’t been to the NE location, but still–Autentica is fucking delicious.
They tossed an amuse of old crusty bread, black beans and queso fresco, which, with their trio of salsas, (avocado, tomatillo and a super hot dry chile oil) made us drool over our plates waiting for our entrees.
Simply put, their Torta is the best breakfast sandwich I have had in a long time. Their enchiladas were also excellent, but not quite warm enough in the center. I wonder though, if the world will ever design the perfect utensil for eating enchiladas. Forks only do half the job and spoons? You know that won’t work.
I really like this place and plan for a dinner visit soon. I still shudder about ordering the $7 guacamole side–i spied it on a nearby table, and it isn’t huge–but i’ll probably do it anyway.
Others on Autentica:
AltPortland
MSG
WW
5507 NE 30th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 287-7555
