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    Cahill Bistro

    4.8 (370 reviews)
    ModerateLatin American
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    William G.

    What a wonderful surprise! Tucked away in a small strip mall, this restaurant exceeded every expectation. Their extensive gluten-sensitive menu is a huge plus and offers plenty of delicious options. The Latin-inspired cuisine was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared--every bite was outstanding. The service was equally exceptional, with one of the friendliest and most attentive servers i've had in a long time. Great food, warm hospitality, and an overall fantastic dining experience. I can't wait to return and highly recommend it to everyone!

    Lentil Soup, Brussels Sprouts In Background
    Ess W.

    The owner greeted us at the door! Super friendly guy. He stopped what he was doing, and escorted us in the door and to a table. Our food came quickly. The refills were plentiful, and the service was attentive. My friend had a wedge salad, which he said was fantastic. I had a bowl of lentil soup. Boy was it good. We also shared an order or roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic and bacon. Wow - so darn tasty. I'd recommend this place to anyone.

    Tacos de Carne with beef
    Jenny G.

    Wonderful local and family owned restaurant that offers a Latin-inspired menu serving for weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner. You can tell that the owners truly care about Cahill Bistro with fresh flowers at each table, truly homemade food and wholesome ingredients, and super friendly service. I got the Chips and Guacamole as an appetizer and it was super yummy and the guacamole was very fresh, which I loved. For my main I got the Tacos de Carne with beef, which featured steak with red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and homemade avocado tomatillo salsa. These tacos are phenomenal and I would return and order exactly the same thing. I highly recommend a visit to Cahill Bistro and I absolutely will be returning again and again!

    Walleye (5/5)
    Ryan S.

    We went for lunch, and I got the walleye (5/5), which was great! It had a nice, crunchy crust and wonderful flavor. The mashed potatoes and asparagus were also excellent! For only $15, it was an incredible value! We also got the salmon tacos, and they were also fantastic (5/5)! The service was also amazing (5/5)! The staff were very friendly, and we got the food and check all quickly! The interior of the restaurant is very well decorated too (5/5)! Overall, I am excited to come back!

    Real candle light and flowers always work for me.
    Annette N.

    Great again. Once again we brought another couple to join us for dinner at our favorite neighborhood spot that we are so proud of ... Service and food was amazing as usual and we brought the desert home to enjoy while playing cards.

    Empanadas de Carne | Beef Empanadas
    Gina Z.

    Cahill Bistro is one of my favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities, and for good reason! The food, the service, and the ambience are five stars across the board. Owned and operated by three brothers, this family-owned restaurant serves incredible Ecuadorian and Mexican-inspired dishes. If you visit, you'll most likely be greeted and served by one of the owners, who treat you like family--wholesome and genuinely high-quality hospitality without doing too much. The service provided and the love poured into the food are comparable to none. I've frequented this restaurant several times, throughout several years, and I've never had a bad experience or a bad meal. Some of my favorite dishes here include: - Empanadas de Carne or Vegetariana: Beef or vegetable empanadas. These empanadas are pan-fried corn dough, stuffed with your choice of tender, juicy, perfectly cooked braised beef or fresh vegetables. The empanadas are served on a bed of roasted tomato salsa and crema casera. The crispiness and warmth of the empanadas, combined with the tanginess of the sauces, make this dish my absolute favorite. If you're undecided in the appetizer section, this would be the one thing I would absolutely make sure you order. - The guacamole is made with fresh avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, roasted tomato, salsa, and served with crispy corn chips. It is one of their top-selling items as it is made fresh to order, and absolutely delicious as such. - The shrimp ceviche is another favorite! Made with a blend of tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and citrus juice, this ceviche is both juicy and packed with tons of flavor. It's the perfect light and refreshing appetizer. - The Tostones and fried yucca, each crispy and crunchy, are also excellent options for sharing or nibbling solo before your main dish. - The Carne Asada is one of my go-to lunches when I visit. Overnight, marinated steak is grilled to perfection and served with achiote (yellow, seasoned) rice, black bean purée, French fries, and a small house salad. It's good comfort food cooked with love and an incredible amount of - The Lomo saltado dish is sautéed beef tips that are very tender, rich, and flavorful. The combination with the red onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes is sensational. Paired with an achiote (yellow, seasoned) rice that waters your mouth, as well as a side house salad served with a tangy lime vinaigrette that will blow you away. - The Mexican Tres leches is my absolute favorite version! I've tried several, not all, across the Twin Cities, and this is always easily my favorite. A homemade cake soaked with a blend of three milks, whipped cream, caramel chocolate, and topped with crispy coconut flakes. This dessert is decadent as it is delicious. In addition to these dishes, Cahill Bistro offers happy hour Sunday-Thursday from 3:00-5:30pm with specials on appetizers and drinks. They also have daily soup specials and brunch on Saturdays. Cahill Bistro has consistently won multiple awards for best Latin American food in the Twin Cities, and for me, there is no debate about that. Cahill Bistro is my #1!

    Ensalada Andina - Organic baby kale lettuce with quinoa, tomatoes, red onion, pistachios and homemade citrus avocado vinaigrette
    Paul N.

    I am lucky. I've spent a week (7 nights in the hospital) at Mayo and surgeons removed many NET tumors. 2 nights ago I arrived home having not eaten nor even much hydration. Tonight I put on some loose pants, loose shirt, slippers and made my way to an amazing local bistro - Our Cahill Bistro. While some may poo-poo the ambiance, it's in an older strip mall...the proveyors are brothers, and it's a family affair. My wife and I were able to briefly celebrate 36 years of marriage, and never had to worry about the food. It is amazing. From the salad that we shared, to my walleye and my wife's scallops - every bite was divine. My stomach isn't prefect yet - so my diet is fairly limited. And appetite not quite 100%. But the food (taste, preparation, portions, temperature, etc.) is beautiful. Thanks to my neighborhood bistro. Thanks Cahill Bistro! I am lucky.

    Salmon with fingerlings and a yummy lemon dill cream sauce!
    Jingle M.

    In the Cahill area strip mall, a hidden gem. I've been there a few times and love their food! If busy, be patient. It's worth the wait.

    Flourless chocolate torte
    Lori B.

    The food that was carefully and lovingly prepared at this restaurant tastes like an ancestral dish made by caring hands and seasoned to perfection. The service was attentive and helpful. We had three courses and all three blew us away with deliciousness. The decor is simple, clean and comfortable. I don't live in the area, but if I did, I would visit this lovely restaurant often. Highly recommended.

    Shrimp Tacos
    Kristin H.

    This place is the BEST! Gracious and amazing service. Tons of variety and delicious food. My son said it is his new favorite restaurant of all time! Ambiance is cozy. Located in a tiny strip mall, this hidden gem should not be missed! Highly recommend!

    Chips and guacamole
    Abby R.

    The staff was SO friendly. Happy hour has good prices and the food on the happy hour is delicious for a good price. Feels a little bit like a "hole in the wall" establishment. But in the best way! Met friends there and there's plenty of room for parking. We all split many of the apps on happy hour menu and it was plenty of food. Also got the empanadas and would recommend those over all the other items because they're so good!

    Guacamole & Ceviche
    Markeda D.

    We stopped in Saturday afternoon, we got seated right away and given time to look over the menu. Christian was a great server, consistently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. I really liked the scallops and the guacamole! There is a spacious free parking lot right in front of the restaurant!

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    What a nice surprise in an unexpected location. Excellent food, great service. So glad we found it. Many gf options.

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    Unique, creative and more authentic food. Staff was excellent. Neighborhood treasure.

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    Been a few times now everything is always excellent. Love to supports this local restaurant.

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    Great food and service is excellent! The ambiance is quiet but sets thr right mood. The servers were very polite.

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    Outstanding luncheon offerenings on a weekday. Their Walleye was terrific! Wedge salad - outstanding. Tres Leches Cake was divine!

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    Small, and great ambience the food was absolutely fantastic and service was great too. Thank you for making a small restaurant so wonderful!

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    There was a hair on my wing and in the blue cheese. Nice and friendly staff. Decor and dishes looked like it needed work.

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    Beef Tartare - roasted fresno, honey yogurt burnt onion, pickled mustard seed (8/10)
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    3.8
    (114 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    The first time we went was around 6:15pm on a Sunday evening. It was not crowded at all. There is a…read moresmall shared parking lot a few stores down the block, and seems to be fairly handicapped accessible. Inside there is a small bar, and 2 TVs that had soccer on with the sound turned off. There was some music playing but it was not too loud, very easy to hear conversation. The restaurant is very clean and family owned. Our server was very friendly, as was every other employee. We ordered Empanadas De Carne for an appetizer. They came out quickly, as did the rest of our food. They were good and came with a habanero sauce which was delicious. I am a wimp when it comes to spice, but I kept putting little dabs of it on my food because it tasted so good. My partner used it on everything and even scraped the bowl out with his chips. My partner ordered a Burrito with roast pork. When it came it was very big, plenty of value for the money, and the flavor was AMAZING. The pork was juicy and so very flavourful. It was delicious. He also ordered a horchata. I am not usually a fan of horchata, but he is. I tasted the horchata and I loved it. It was very creamy and had plenty of cinnamon. I ordered the sopes barbacoa. Again, lots of food for the money. I have never had sopes before, but they were so good. The barbacoa was juicy and again, so very flavourful. We will definitely be back, many times I am sure.

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    Ena

    4.0
    (323 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    After eating dinner at Ena last night, I wondered why this fantastic restaurant is not better…read moreknown. While Ena doesn't have a scene or even a bar, the food at this family-owned establishment is fantastic, and I have eaten a lot of Latin American cuisine. Originating from Mexico, the French-trained owner/chef prepares Latin fusion dishes with flavors that burst alive. With a delicate yet crisp crust, the Birria Empanadas are amazingly flavorful, and the meat's juices have a wonderfully piquant taste. They're the best empanadas I've ever tasted. The Bife de Chorizo was gigantic, but even better, the flavors tickled our fancy, the Chimichurri sauce providing the ideal punch. My Anticuchos were good, but as always, my wife ordered better, because the Bife de Chorizo was the star of the night. Service was led by the chef's charming daughter, who enhanced our meal with her knowledge and great sense of humor. Ena serves beer, wine, and cocktails; however, I would build a bar in the expansive space. Yet, what do I know, I was the sad owner of three restaurants that closed. Ena provided us with one of our best meals of 2026.

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    4.2
    (722 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    We enjoyed our stop at Victor's 1959 Cafe. We went around 10:30am on a Monday. There is mostly…read morestreet parking and just a couple parking spots behind (possibly for employees only?). Both parking and the restaurant are not very handicapped friendly. Do not go if you are expecting a neat, tidy cafe, it is not at all fancy. Yes, there is writing everywhere, walls, ceilings, air ducts, ceiling, even seats and hanging lamps. The restaurant itself is very small. There are about 45ish seats inside, including the bar area, and just a few tables outside. I ordered a Cafe Con Leché coffee and mango pancakes. The coffee was sweeter than expected, but had good coffee flavor. The mango pancake was excellent. The buttermilk flavor was strong enough that you could actually taste it, which I liked very much. There were lots of mango chunks in the pancake and mango purée on top. I ordered the medium pancake, which was about 6 inches, next time I may order the large. My partner ordered a house coffee, Cubano Sandwich and medium pancake. The coffee was a pretty standard cup of coffee. He said the Cubano was amazing. The roast pork was delicious, the mustard and pickle complement it well, and the black beans were very flavourful. The beans seemed to be house made, not canned. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The food came out very fast. When we arrived around 10:30 there were several empty tables, but by the time we left there was a line to be seated. Seems to be a popular place, which is well deserved.

    Super fun and well worth the trip. We have spent some significant time traveling in Cuba, and this…read moreis the closest we have found to legit Cuban food in the Midwest. The Pan Con Lechon was really the star, although the rope vieja was a close second. Also, don't forget to have three or four of their amazing coffee drinks--you'll walk away with the jitters, but you won't regret it!

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