Stopped in for an appetizer. Of the three salsas , I liked the original the best. I felt like all of the food could have used more seasoning. Atmosphere was nice and our waiter was very attentive as well as the host.
Ashley Alexander Morris
+5
Cozy and friendly. All of the staff were helpful. The outside seating is quite hot since it’s at the open balcony but inside is cool. Everyone at the table loved their food except for the initial salsas that came with the chips.
El Encanto at Odysea has great ambiance and decor and friendly service. I enjoyed the food, and the prices were Mexican-food-standard, not exorbitantly raised due to venue. There is a full bar set along one wall in gorgeous floor to ceiling wood that really adds to the ambiance, as well as limited outdoor covered seating, and great views along the window side of the restaurant. I'd recommend El Encanto if you're hungry after a walk through the aquarium.
Absolutely the best fajitas.! This is no cheap cut of meat, but the most flavorful, tender steak I've had in a long time I ordered the lunch portion, and it was more than I could eat, I can't imagine how big the dinner serving is. The chips were fresh, thin and crispy, with three different salsas served. Husband had cheese enchiladas with ground beef that were excellent. We finished it off with sopapillas and honey, another winner. The service here was quick and friendly, Terry, the manager is a sweetheart. It was a great experience, we will be back often!
We enjoyed our experience at El Encanto at Odysea. The atmosphere was very nice, although the speaker for the live guitar player was a touch too loud, and the service from every employee was excellent. We LOVED the delicious sour cream sauce on the Pollo Fundido and the chicken on both of our dishes was cooked perfectly. We though the chips and salsa could have been better given the kind of flavorless chips and the non-spicy salsa. They gave us two options: mild and hot, but the mild tasted like tomato sauce and the hot was mild.
Overall, we were pleased with our visit- especially the margaritas- and would recommend!
First time there--loved all 3 salsas with the chips. Had the Pollo Fundo-- fantastic! My wife had a delicious pork dinner. Both of us will enjoy the leftovers for lunch.
Staff was impressive-- Terry greeted us coming in and leaving and is charming. Server was personable and efficient.
I understand that the Chef has been adding his creativity to El Encanto for several years. He is a generous, blending fresh and traditional. We will be going back!
Delicious pollo fundido... Summer was our waitress and seemed very sweet and never let our drinks go empty. Girlfriend got lunch version and I got dinner version - in hindsight, not worth a $4 difference (could've probably just eaten a few more chips and salsa and been fine), but it was so good, both plates were empty when Summer came to get them. This place has never been busy each time I go and it makes me sad... Hoping people discover it to help them remain open for a while...
Child-friendly and handicap accessible, although it is a tight squeeze if you need accommodations.
When my family went, there was one server, serving the entire restaurant and frequently forgetting sides to meals and drinks, finally bringing then out after the meal.
It was an authentic Mexican restaurant experience with a wide variety of Mexican and Mexican-American foods. There are little to no vegan and vegetarian options.
We visited the aquarium today and stopped by El Encanto RESTURANT, the Green Chili burrito and Polo Fundito were Excellent. The chips were freshly made and the Three different Salsas they included were as Excellent, the prices were reasonable and we will continue to come back when we return next time.
Keep up the Good work, the Service was good and the ambiance good....Love this Place..
New waiter was a little overwhelmed, but still did a good job! I always love going to restaurants where you see Managers pitch in & help the wait staff! Chicken Fajitas were good!
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