Matthew Welter
Atmosphere and service were both excellent. Food was excellent as well. Vegetarian options are available but as I mentioned below, none with a major source of protein. A bean dish or something with a vegan alternative would be amazing and I’d honestly be really interested to see how the prepared it. Clearly a lot of care and thought went into each dish. I had the cauliflower and my wife had the egg pasta and seafood dish. Both delicious. Also had the panna cotta for dessert, also quite good. Will be visiting again!
Tom Wood
Hector worked with us for a remarkable food and drink experience. 6 different small plates shared for a top 5 all-time dining experience experience for me. The fusion of Latin foods with French flavor, texture and visual aesthetic was absolutely wonderful. Do not miss the opportunity to dine here for a real taste treat.
Moriah
The food was amazing!!! Their virgin margarita was also 10/10. Yes, all in it can get pricy but, that’s everywhere in Minneapolis. Also, the 10% charge is very common too, so not sure why other reviewers are surprised by this. We will be returning!!!
Jordan Brown
The food was absolutely amazing. Every flavor complemented each other. The food was done to perfection. Highly recommend! I would say this is by far one of the top restaurants to try!
Yande Musonda
I was so happy to find this spot locally, I had no idea it was there! I had been craving Latin American food and was curious to check this place out. The one negative I will say is that they were severely understaffed. Them being understaffed did not help with the number of tables that were occupied (yes, there was social distancing.) This made them not really pay much attention to detail and messed up our appetizer order (gave us cheese empanadas instead of beef empanadas) and did nothing to correct it. Not the best customer service, in my opinion. Only negative!
On to the food!
Appetizers:
Guacamole - this was delicious and presented beautifully. All of the ingredients that went into it were fresh as if they were grown in the back. Top tier guacamole. 5/5.
Empanadas - We ordered beef empanadas but received cheese empanadas, they were still delicious and the roasted tomato salsa topping was delicious. 5/5
Entrees:
Bife De Chorizo - I loved this. However, I would have preferred another starch rather than fries. Maybe chopped potatoes or even mashed potatoes would have been wonderful. This meal was flavorful. I'm a very picky eater and absolutely hate artichokes, asparagus, and red peppers but I ate this meal like no tomorrow. Well done!
Carne Bravo - This was so full of flavor! The flat iron steak is pimento crusted, and it has sauteed baby potatoes and veggies. The demi-glaze is... *chef's kiss* I would highly recommend this dish.
Dessert:
Creme Brulee & Churros: Both fantastic dessert options. Delicious, perfectly made, and full of flavor.
I can't wait to go back to Cafe Ena. I'm excited to order from here to-go if we end up in another lockdown.
SL K
We stopped for a quick dinner: service remains outstanding, the foods are as good as ever. I really enjoyed the Bife de Chorizo, my wife liked her Salmon dish.
I love the covered patio! Excellent ceviche and empanadas. Great service.
Aleksandra Jeffrey
Tried this place for the first time and based on a reccoemdation. I enjoyed the meal we had, the place was a little small but there was abundant street parking.
I would recommend trying this place, the seafood dishes we tried were very flavorful and satisfying.
Lin Brown
Had a group of six for dinner and dessert. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes and the desserts were outstanding!
Also, our server Rene was helpful and pleasant. Great atmosphere too! Go, you wont be disappointed!
Chris Gottlieb
Amazing food, presentation, service. The dishes are incredibly complex and unexpected. Our ten year old even loved it and found something she loved on each plate. Thank you for another great experience.
Constance Koopman
Amazing evening on the patio! Beautiful weather superior food! Always a fan of Cafe Ena the food never disappoints and the service staff is very thoughtful. The guacamole appetizer is the best guac ever! I enjoyed the seabass and dessert was keylime pie and chocolate cake! Thank you Chef Hector! Highly recommend!
Emily Olin
My husband and I ate at Ena for our anniversary and simply loved the experience. The wait staff was great, and the food was superb. I highly recommend the ceviche, guacamole, tomato and cheese “ensalade,” and the bass, chicken, and steak(we’ve had in the past). Also make sure to try their juices.
sudu
This is our cute little find! We were dying to try something new one weekend and came across this on yelp and decided to give it a try and am so glad that we did.
Their food kind of speaks with your heart and soul. Their plate size was perfect and tasted delicious. Do try their guacamole and chips as its not like the usual one but nonetheless tastes exotic. The space is also nicely laid out with loads of windows and natural light coming through. Kind of made us feel warm even on a frigid winter day.
LOVE their food...LOVE their charming decor and I am pretty sure we are gonna come back often to this place.
Tahsha LePage
Lovely patio. Friendly service. Fresh and tasty food. The calamari is done with care..not too much batter, not too fried and not chewy at all. The guac is fresh and chunky. Light on flavor, but still good. They could serve more chips with it though..we had quite a bit left after the chips were gone and just ate it by the spoonful. I had the salmon, again, no disappointment. We felt pretty good after splitting 2 carafe of sangria between the 4 of us. It's a decent sangria, but i wouldn't put it in my top 5. Either way it's a great place to eat outside and get fresh food!
Shon Clark
Went for my wife's birthday at her request as she'd been there before and had enjoyed her prior dining experience. Avocado was great with tons of flavour, as was the chicken empanada. Looked like they were down a server, possibly a cook, but understandable in these times. Would go back again.
Chase Nelson
I love Rincon, so when I heard of Cafe Ena I had to try it. They have a super nice staff and a lot of variety on their menu. The best part for me is knowing I can go there for lunch, as opposed to Rincon which only offers dinner. I had the Salmon which was delicious. Stop by if you're in the area!
Christina Steinmetz
The food is exceptional. Every dish had bold flavor and great portion. Our servers made the experience perfect. Ena is easily a new favorite spot for us!
Nicole Pacini
I absolutely LOVE Cafe Ena in South Minneapolis. I've never had better guacamole in my life. My friend had the salmon and coconut risotto after falling in love with the guacamole and absolutely loved it. The patio is so adorable. I feel like I'm in another country.
Tofu Man
Very DELICIOUS and FLAVORFUL!!! The staff was very friendly and prompt. The seating was spacious with the couch seats actually being firm. I did not sink into the couch. I ordered the Argentine grass fed steak (see photo) and it was outstanding. Outdoor seating is also available.
Jacqueline Jablonski
I had the best dining experience tonight! I’m from out of town. I wanted to support a small business. I seen it was slightly empty but still was intrigued to come in. The place was very cute. The food was so delicious. I had food yesterday at Cowboy jacks; and it was disgusting in comparison to the food here. It had so much flavor and the meat was juicy and tender. I honestly wanted a desert but everything on my plate. Renee my server so was so amazing. He was polite, attentive, friendly, nice and overall super cleanly due to the covid conditions. We talked for a few and it was a great conversation. Their social distancing and cleanly standards due to covid made me feel so comfortable and at ease. If I’m ever in town I will not only come back due to the food but to see Renee as my server and make sure I request him.
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