
Nuestra Cocina
Nuestra Cocina welcomes you to “Our Kitchen”. Nuestra Cocina is a collaboration of two renowned restaurateurs and chefs, Benjamin Gonzales and Shannon Dooley-Gonzales. Together as husband and wife they own and operate Nuestra Cocina, an authentic Mexican dining spot in southeast Portland, Oregon.
The style of cuisine can often be considered old peasant style Mexican cooking. Recipes and flavors spanning far as the high desert state of Zacatecas to the coast lines of Vera Cruz and Tampico.
Inside “Our Kitchen”
Meet our Señora de la Tortilla! Her sole responsibility is to hand roll & press authentic corn tortillas. The hand tortilla press we use is a special hand-crafted press built by our own chef’s grandfather and passed down to him.
Our Tortilla Lady prepares over 30 pounds of masa for every evening’s meal. She provides our guest with delicious corn tortillas that are served fresh and hot. It’s one of our signature features at our restaurant.


Private Events
Our Mole (mo-lay) Room is inspired by the diverse amount of Mole sauces that are served with authentic Mexican cuisine. The rich decor of deep reds and chocolate browns create an ideal mood and ambience. It is designed as the perfect venue to host a special family gathering, a meeting or a corporate dinner.
To book your special event here’s some general information on reserving our Mole (mo-lay) Room.
Our Chef
Chef Benjamin was born and raised in Los Angeles, California with his roots reaching south towards Mexico. Living under one small roof, with a very large family, his Mexican background focused on food preparation and family gatherings. Benjamin directed his career towards cooking.
Shannon was born in upstate New York and later moved to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Having a family in the restaurant industry also meant she was destined to focus on the food and beverage world.


Our Classes
Chef Benjamin teaches monthly cooking classes at Nuestra Cocina. Each class is 3 hours from 6pm - 9pm.
Prepare & enjoy a 3 course menu. You can participate with the chef or just watch and learn. All recipes are provided.
Taught in our back kitchen then gather as a family, in our Mole Room and eat regional cuisines of Mexico.
Book a private cooking class. Great for birthday gatherings or corporate bonding. 8 to 12 people are required for private classes or
Schedule a one-on-one cooking class with Chef Benjamin. Discuss a menu with the chef and learn the true art of Mexican cooking in your own personal class.
Monthly class prices start at $65.00.
Private or personal class prices are to be discussed.
Our Menu
Antojitos & Ensaladas
SOPA DE LIMA CON POLLO
8.00
CALDO DE ALBONDIGAS
10.00
CHILAQUILES
8.00
ENCHILADAS VERDES
9.00
TAQUITOS DE CARNE DESEBRADA
9.00
TACOS DE PUERCO
8.00
APORREADO
10.00
CARNITAS DE COSTILLAS DE PUERCO CON CHILE COSTENOS Y ALMENDRAS
11.00
QUESO FUNDIDO CON HONGOS
9.00
COLIFLOR CON VINAGRETA DE PEPITA
7.00
SOPES DE CHORIZO, FRIJOLES Y CHILE ARBOL CON QUESO
8.00
CAMARONES CON TAMARINDO
13.00
CHILE RELLENO CON PICADILLO
9.00
PULPO ASADO EN SALSA RANCHERA
10.00
LECHUGAS CON MANGO, JICAMA, PEPITAS Y AGUACATE
8.00
Platos
COCHINITA PIBIL
17.00
CHILE RELLENO CON CALABAZITAS Y QUESO OAXACA
15.00
CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO
24.00
BARBACOA DE CORDERO
23.00
POLLO EN MOLE NEGRO COSTENO
22.00
PUNTITAS DE RES EN CHIPOTLE CON CHAYOTE Y FRIJOLES REFRITOS
23.00
GORDITAS RELLENAS
12.00
Desserts
CREPES CON LECHECILLA Y CAJETA
6.00
PASTEL DE CHOCOLATE CON HELADO DE CANELA
6.00
EMPANADA DE LIMON
6.00
FLAN DE NARANJA
6.00
HELADOS
3.50
SPANISH COFFEE
9.00
TEQUILA MARTINI DE CAFÉ Y CREMA
9.00
Cocktails
Margarita De la Casa
7.50
Cocina Traditional Margarita
8.50
Cocina Cadillac Margarita
9.00
Cocina Especial Margarita
9.50
Margarita De Granada
9.00
Scarlet – Orange Margarita
9.00
Margarita de Fresa y Chipotle
9.00
El Espadin Margarita
10.00
Besito de Jamaica
10.00
Margarita de Guayaba
10.00
House Sangria – glass
7.50
House Sangria – pitcher
18.00
Lime Drop
9.00
Serrano Lime Drop
8.50
Mojito
9.00
Spanish Coffee
10.00
Infusión de Tequila
8.50
Mezcals
Varies
Tequila Martíni de Mango y Habanero
9.50
Tequila Martíni de Pina y Chile
9.50
Tequila Martíni de Café y Crema
9.50
CERVEZA bottle
4.00





