ABOUT US
latin kitchen + tequila bar
Welcome to DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar! Our restaurant is located at the gorgeous Waterfront. DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar was born out of the desire to provide a high-end + sophisticated dining experience with the comfort of a casual + carefully blended hybrid. Owned by 16-year restaurant business veteran, Jorge Castro, DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar brings the best of both worlds together by putting on the table traditional + classic Latin American dishes, magically twisted by Mexican + Caribbean flavors.
Our Food Recommendations
Jorge’s previous seven restaurants have all been heavily influenced by the Mexican culture + flavors. However, with DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar, he wishes to expand his culinary adventures into the Latin American world + bring it to diners with a dash of Mexican + Caribbean influences. The compelling flavors of inventiveness are not simply limited to food items. The beverages are carefully crafted, revolving heavily around the smoky + spicy flavors of tequila.
The location + decor of the restaurant are reflective of the experience we wish to provide to our diners. A quaint + comfortable setting that serves a high-end, intricate, blended + enhanced cuisines so delicious that you would not want to leave the place.
Ecstasy + wonder
in every bite we cook
DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar is located at the gorgeous Waterfront. The location serves as an effective catalyst to our drive to create a new concept vision that serves alluring + inventive food + beverages in the most high profile + sophisticated yet comfortable ambiance possible. The place was designed keeping in mind the will to create something that is high energy, alluring, polished + upscale.
The entire decor + layout of the place are such that you can experience wonders around the world. Our energetic + personable bartenders + servers strive to make your dining experience seamless + delicious. Our kitchen echoes our mission of transparency. We are on stage, preparing your food with the highest quality ingredients in a clean + organized fashion. It also lends an alluring energetic ambiance to the entire place.
CHANGE IS GOOD
for the palate
Traditional classic comfort foods are heavenly. However, change is good for the palate. This is why we forged unexpected flavors from lands beyond the seas + bring to your plates daily a concoction of wonders. We source the freshest ingredients from far + beyond for you to travel around the world in just a single bite.
Pamper yourself with the artfully creative Grilled Octopus with Chorizo Emulsion or the sous vide Bone-In Tomahawk Ribeye. Enhance your experience with concoctions of mixology – specially-crafted Latin-inspired cocktails enhanced with freshly squeezed juices, charred fruits, tamarind, pressed sugar cane juice, edible flowers + herb garnishes – or fantasies from the old world – signature sangrias + sensual martinis.
Also indulge in our short yet sweet menu of desserts adorned with our Carmelized Basque Cheesecake, our decadent Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake, or our Million Dollar Sundae.
We believe in bringing you an experience of blended cuisines that are enjoyed in an artfully designed concept that encourages celebration, relaxation + sharing. DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar aims to elevate the charmingly casual dining experience by adding a certain level of craft food + beverages. You would wonder at the minds that brought you the fine mix + then you will marvel at the taste that swirls around on your palate, leaving memories for ages to come.
Two wings
The name “DOSALAS” is a Spanish translation for the phrase “two wings.” Much like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, the name truly reflects the essence of the place – transformation of the age-old original piece into a modern + vibrant idea. We aim to lend meaning to these words + create a space in the restaurant where diners can relax. The restaurant lobby is adorned with wings to serve as a space to take selfies.
With his wife Fallon, daughter Paris + son Gio, Jorge’s family represents the wings of his life that he loves dearly.
WARM FOOD +
warm hospitality
We wanted to bring to you not just raw flavors of Mexico + the Caribbean Islands but also a touch of Latin heritage. This is why we chose to bring it to you not only through our food + beverages but also through our ambiance – music + decor. We believe a complete dining experience is not completely about the food; it is also about the setting in which you enjoy your food.
The restaurant’s energy is given a third world elevation by the melodious tunes of Latin Pop, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Samba, Rhumba + Bossa Nova playing in the background. Spices are added to the meat with touches of Pacific Northwest rustic elegance fashioned from polished high-end materials like stone, wood, metal, glass + sumptuous layered fabrics.
We decided to truly enhance your dining experience by sourcing artwork, cushions + tapestries direct from Latin + Spanish countries. We did everything in our power to truly bring to you a dining experience that is laced with beautiful, lively + eclectic intricacies. We do not compromise on quality + we never will.
REDEFINING THE ART OF
curated cuisines
Whether you are on a date or in a gathering of loved ones, your experience throughout our elegantly posh yet comfortable setting is eventful. Our long-held Latin American traditions are receiving a modern Mexican + Caribbean twist + we couldn’t be happier to share our experience through this journey with you. Here, we have redefined the art of curated cuisines, breaking the mold of perceptions that something should be left just the way it is. Long-held traditions are finally getting new + interesting beginnings + we wish for you to be a part of this celebration.
At DOSALAS, you will feel close to home + yet in a land far far away simultaneously. The belonging to something new is strong here.
OpenTable’s #1 booked restaurant of Portland!
Invigorating beverages, lavish dishes + alluring dining on the water. That’s DOSALAS for you.
