Chochu Local ISLAND BBQ

The food was amazing and the portions are generous, exactly what one expects from a place serving Chamorro food! The red rice, bbq chicken, bbq ribs, pork belly, lumpia and empanada are all delicious. Did I mention the generous portions? Oh, don’t forget the finadene! There are a few more items on the menu that I have to try so there’s definitely a trip back very soon. Stop by, meet the owners, talk to them about the menu and enjoy the amazing food from Guam. They reflect everything that is good about Guam and the Hafa Adai spirit.

We’ve never had Guam food before so we decided to make this our final meal before leaving Portland. That was a mistake because my husband will need to drag me out of this city to take me back on our flight tomorrow because I can’t believe we didn’t find this place earlier so I could eat everything off this menu. We ordered the empanada, lumpia, pork belly platter, and fiesta platter with chicken and ribs. Everything was outstanding from the sauces to even the salad dressing. Perfectly smoked and well portioned. You HAVE to stop by this place if you have the time and want to start off your Portland trip well. Plenty of parking out in the back and food comes out quick. The service was impeccable, with the owner(?) being super nice to make us some lumpia even though it was sold out and explaining the dishes to us! I’m going to miss this place so much and will absolutely plan to come back when I’m in Oregon again!

So you like BBQ? Curious enough to read some reviews here. Perhaps you're standing now amongst the many delightful options on in this food court. I can help. The tender morsels that are being flame grilled by real mesquite charcoal are calling to you for a reason. You want this. I did. I do. I dont know the secrets here, but they must have them. There is not a more tender piece of grilled meat in Portland. The BBQ meat is that sweet crispy flamed grilled outside with that butter melt in your mouth inner meat. The flavors here are all fantastic and best combined. Don't just do the grilled meat, though you would be happy enough if you did. Give your taste buds the island celebration. The sides are bright with nice acid and wanted to all be paired together. We had the BBQ Chicken plate that was elevated by pairing with the Octopus Kalaguen, think ceviche, lime acid and a side of the titiyas. The coconut rice could be a main dish and plays well with the grilled chicken and whatever that sauce is, bright nice salt with a little heat. We also tried the empanada, made fresh. Crackling hot from the fryer, with a beautifully blended filling of chicken and sweet potato. The food here is a celebration of Mariana Island flavors, with tables right by the grill, even on cold fogy Portland days you can feel the warmth and hear the waves. The people here love what they do and love sharing is.

Delicious flavors and very friendly people. Had a fantastic lunch here (chicken bbq plate) and can’t wait to try the rest of their menu.

The food here is absolutely amazing and the owners are the best! Do your self a favor and check out delicious island BBQ flavors. Everything from the salad, chicken, ribs, and pork were spectacular. I'll definitely be back

I love this place! My mom is from Guam and is a fantastic cook (aka high standards), and even she was impressed by the food. Great food, reasonable prices, and the nicest people. Fiesta staples I grew up on plus some things that were new to me (the pork belly is phenomenal, can’t wait to try the other kelegauns). Si Yu'os Ma'åse!

Yall this place is hella good - it’s my new favorite spot. Island BBQ. Got a chicken plate for $14 with the bombest chicken, rice, and salad. It’s at the rose city food cart pod. 11/10

The first time I had the taste of home since 2020, especially the chicken kelaguen! Husband says that it's the best bbq he's ever had too! Thank you so much!