El Encanto

El Encanto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tim

   Seattle1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Expensive for an average dinner and service. Great view.
   

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   Patrick

   Coastal Georgia6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, outstanding service and a beautiful view.
   

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   JASI

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Seattle was showing off on a splendid Cinco de Mayo evening! Our server Luis was incredible (on his 2nd day) and provided wonderful pairing recommendations. He even present the dishes in both English and Spanish. Breathtaking ambiance and mouth watering plates hit the spot!
   

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   Bob VIP

   Vancouver29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The lively ambience, primarily local people greeting one another at El Encanto, signals that this is one of Kirkland's most popular restaurants. The food is good, although not particularly Mexican. The mole colorado is excellent, but not served on chicken or crispy tortillas, as restaurants in Mexico do, but comes with empanadas which absorb the sauce--and flavor, while making the dough soggy. Chicken adobado, which in Mexico implies heat, is good, but not the least bit spicy. Queso fundido, typically made with Oaxacan or Chihuahuan cheese, has the consistency and flavor of Monterrey Jack or mozzarella. In short, it's a menu adapted for "gringo" consumption, which, of course, is the intention. As such, El Encanto offers an amazingly lively venue for a very appreciative local clientele. I loved my margaritas, by the way.
   

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   Diana

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I like the place but it’s just okay. We went for a birthday and they didn’t give a complimentary dessert, and they also forgot about an app that came really late but still charged for it. The food overall was just okay, lacks a bit of flavor but the location and ambiance are great.
   

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   Sarah

   Dallas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great for a sunny afternoon. Guacamole with the corn was good! The tacos came out on a large bowl, I think we would have preferred personal rice and beans.
   

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   Jackie VIP

   Seattle7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I've been to El Encanto twice and both times had a great experience! My favorite part of my first visit was our waiter, Hugo. He is phenomenal and made the entire meal a fun experience. When he briefly stopped by our table during the 2nd visit, it reminded me just how great he is! Thank you Hugo!
   

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   Anastasia VIP

   Las Vegas2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Server was VERY rushed. The view was beautiful, food was great but service was 6/10
   

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   Marilyn VIP

   Portland13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious chili relleno and good cocktails! Looking forward to our next meal there.
   

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    Thuy VIP

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Little disappointed with the service from the kitchen. My daughter found a hair in her sopa marinara and the waiter said it will be remade. I think they forgot about her because she was still waiting for her food when we had already finished. Everyone else was very attentive.
    

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