We have loved everything we have tried at Chimborazo. Having only eaten their food during the pandemic, it's always been take-away. But the food is obviously prepared by someone who knows what they're doing. I was literally drooling the 2nd time we went just thinking about the food I was soon to consume. We love the muchín de yuca, the yuca frita, chaulafan (fried rice), and the lovely plantains. I can't wait to try more from their menu! read more

First time experiencing Ecuadorian food, and wow so yummy! I was surprised by the different food options and pleasantly satisfied by the flavors. We had a group of 10 and the staff happily pushed tables together to make room for our big group on short notice on the weekend. Our server was funny with a dry sense of humor and clear knowledge of the food and drink options. The decor and ambience added to the authentic Ecuadorian feel: string lights, art and handicrafts hanging on the walls, and handwritten daily and weekly specials on the board. Wine was very reasonably priced, and a few friends got a delicious mimosa with some type of fruit juice (mango I think?) instead of orange juice--delicious! We all ordered something different, and of course I made everyone let me try their food so I could taste the range of options Chimborazo offers. Nothing disappointed, and a few even surprised me! Platos fuertes only, we didn't order any soups, salads, or apps. The seco de pollo was a really nice stir fry type of dish with great sauce. Saltado had a very unique sweet and spicy, tangy sauce that brought some heat. Churrasco flank steak wasn't my favorite, but I loved the sweet plantain and fresh "fries"! Llapingachos potato pancakes were very unique--something I hadn't had before--and served with yummy chorizo and a unique spicy peanut sauce. Someone got the lamb special and the meat was SO tender and delicious! I typically don't get fried rice at restaurants cause I make it so much at home, but their Chaulafan (Ecuadorian fried rice) was spectacular--maybe the best thing I tasted! Highly recommend this authentic Ecuadorian hole in the wall next time you're in Northeast! read more

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Everything about this place is amazing! The chimichurri is fascinating and the amount of flavors from the fried plantains and meat is to die for. read more

If you're vegan, go elsewhere. Usually, if I have a problem, they fix it immediately, but not last night. I was shorted two items on my plate because two staff members couldn't get it right. I love Chimborazo. I've been going there for years and years. When I was vegetarian, everything was easy. Now that I'm vegan, it is a complete disappointment. Chimborazo advertises on social media that they can make items vegan, but they don't deliver. Many, many times we have ordered vegan and many, many times it arrives with eggs and/or cheese. Last night, it was ecuatoriano vegetariano. I got my plate and it had one llapingacho and one muchin (cheese stick.) I knew immediately that the cheese stick was not okay because they give you two llapingachos without cheese when they make it vegan. The first staff member told me it's just how the chef chooses to make it. The second staff member took away the cheese stick but left me the llapingacho that had cheese inside. Unless they train every staff member his to accommodate vegans, I won't be back. read more

Amazing! I had the Beef Saltado and asked for extra spicy. It was delicious! The meal was also extremely filling and a hefty portion.

Love this place. I usually get the churrasco or saltado, both are great options (you need to try them both). The yucca frita makes a great appetizer. The restaurant is small, and there is usually a short wait to be seated as it is usually busy (I just anticipate a 10-15 minute wait). read more

Really baffled by the hype, I wanted to love this place with its lovely Andean textile decor. But the food was very dry. The sauces were delicious but in those tiny portion cups, they don't quite dress your whole plate... read more

I'm struggling to contain my frustration and anger. I try to support small businesses, especially ethnic and minority-owned. I fear if service or food is lacking, that negative feedback may undermine their success. Today, I'm making an exception. I ordered online and the experience was fast efficient and streamlined. Unfortunately, that's all that was good or noteworthy. I picked up my hot soup tied in a plastic bag and secured it in the cup holder in the front of the car. I'm not sure what happened, but I looked over about halfway home and noticed HALF my soup spilled out of the now deformed cardboard lid and was emptying onto the front passenger seat. Now matter how I tried to secure the lid, it would not fit (paper soaked in hot liquid does lose its form). Now, no soup to eat AND a car to detail. Seriously? Why pretend to care about the environment or your customers and provide flimsy takeout products. Oh, the irony is not lost on me, that you put my food in a plastic bag. I'm done with taking out from here. Buyer beware! read more

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Literally incredible. There is nothing else that needs to be said. Ecuatoriano Vegetariano is one of the best meals I have ever eaten. read more

If the doctor told me I had one hour to live, I would drive to Chimborazo and order the hornado con papas and the encocado, as well as a limeade. This restaurant doesn't miss read more

Only been here once but the food was amazing and the service was amazing. And the tres leches

Delicious. You're going to regret it if you don't go there. Mahi mahi = amazing Yelp has a character minimum. I'm just typing to hit it now. They don't realize we can say less with more... read more

Such a good variably of food and the service is amazing. Owner cares about his customers and good is always so good.

Amazing!! Literally everything we had here was great. We got ceviche, llapingachos, empanadas, saltado, and tres leches cake. So so so good. I hadn't ever had Ecuadorian food before (if this isn't Ecuadorian than that's really embarrassing for me) and I was such a huge fan and am already scouting out some Ecuadorian restaurants back in Cali where I live now. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in not just Northeast, but the whole city. I have mostly gotten the same dish, the churrasco, and it is fantastic. It's flavorful, fresh, filling and a dish I have been getting at least once a month for a while now. The empanadas are also fantastic! We get them every time. read more

I small hole in the wall that could be missed if you are not looking. The food is exceptional and service is very good. We try to go once a month. The Halibut at $21.00 is a bargain. Highly recommended read more

Sad to say I was disappointed with Chimborazo last night. I'd rather contact them directly but there's no email or contact form on their website. The yucca frita was undercooked! $9.50 for such quality is unacceptable. Their prices have gone up and portion sizes are down, but I was willing to endure this as long as the quality remained consistent. The portion of beans has gotten quite tiny so I also asked for no rice and more beans on my Ecuatoriano Vegetariano and received neither. I'm super bummed. Please do better Chimborazo! read more

Chimborazo is one of my favorite places to eat in the Twin Cities! I have eaten here multiple times and I have never had a bad meal. The food is so flavorful and high quality, plus the service has been friendly and efficient every time. First off, I have to profess my undying devotion to their green sauce, the aji crillo. It is the sauce than dreams are made of - so herbaceous and fresh. Luckily it comes with most of the dishes but you can also easily add a side too. Second, I really love that their menu is mostly gluten free and it's easy to avoid this if needed, so you have a LOT of options. I really like so many dishes on the menu, as everything I've had has been well seasoned and delicious. Caldo de bolas de verde (love the peanut broth!!!), ceviche de camaron, hornado con papas (the llapingachos are so tasty), and encocado are some of my favorite menu items, but everything I have tried has been tasty. Service has been great every time too. It is probably a little noisy in there but it has also been quite busy every time I gone, even on weekdays. I have friends who live close to here so it's always a crowd-pleasing suggestion to meet up here. I love this place! read more

One word: delicious. I was recommended this place by a friend and it's some of the best food I've had in Minneapolis. I got the Yuka fries to start which were crisp and came with an amazing sauce. My main dish was the roasted pulled pork dinner (I forget the name sorry). My friend tried some and said that the pork was his favorite thing we got that night. The portions were super generous I took a lot home with me. The service was super nice and I definitely will be back if I'm in the area. read more

Chimborazo - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

So good! We always stop here when we're in town from California. Everything is so good! And the service is always great as well. If you're in the area, don't miss it. read more

Delicious Northeast spot with authentic food. Great brunch choices and the service was outstanding! Hole in the wall spot that everyone should try read more

Chimborazo - Delicious brunch a few weeks back! - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went here for my bachelorette weekend. Great place to go for a group with no wait time. Our waitress was quick to get our order and the food also came out relatively quick, even though the restaurant was pretty full. There is definitely some good value in the food you get for the price here. Our whole group was a fan of the food we got. We will definitely be back! read more

So sad that we discovered this gem on our last day before moving out of MPLS!! This place was so good, but in addition to excellent food, the service was outstanding. Our waiter was so charming and personable and provided excellent service. I highly recommend this place if you are interested in trying something new, and in the mood for some hearty, stick-to-your-ribs good food. We had the Llapingacho appetizer and shared the Ecuadoriano Vegetariano platter. I loved the beans! So creamy and savory, and the rice was sticky and delicious as well. My favorite was the little muchin de yuca, a super cheesy, gooey, and crunch little treat. Even the side salad was good since it contained pickled onions and strips of queso fresco. We weren't looking to have leftovers since we were moving the next day, and the appetizer + platter was the perfect portion of food for us. I also noticed that they have specials each day, such as $4 beer on Mondays, and Date Night on Wednesdays. Wish I could return here! read more

It's been several years since I have gone to Chimborazo. I remember it left a good and mesmerizing impression on me, however, upon revisiting the good ol place that impression was gone. I'm not sure if the quality changed, or the recipes, or if my taste buds did, but it didn't leave the same sensation that I had remembered. We ordered the Chicken Saltado, Mahi Mahi Encocado, Beef Empanadas, and Roast Pork Sandwich. The Chicken Saltado that night was very sour, you didn't even need the extra citrus that they have provided for you. However, chicken was very smokey and delicious - it's just too bad that it was a little too salty and citrusy. The Mahi Mahi Encocado, wasn't bad - but it wasn't as mind blowing as when I first had them. They were just so-so. Not sure if it was because the fish was a little too fishy for my taste. The Beef Empandas was delicious and great as usual, I can definitely eat dozens of this! This is a must get. And please do generously dip it in the fabulous green sauce that was given. The Roast Pork Sandwich is super filling and is the only dish that will give you the most bang for your buck. And it's delicious! The sandwich was packed with meats, sliced plantain smothered with the awesome green sauce. Overall the food is moderately good, but wasn't as mind blowing and mesmerizing as how I remembered. But man, the parking situation on a busy night is horrible. I would pick an off peak time to go and also, get the beef empanadas! read more

Chimborazo - Mahi Mahi Encocado (front left) and Chicken Saltado (far right) - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We were in town for the Back to the 50s car show. Where we live a rural Connecticut, there are no options such as Chimborazo. The reviews were encouraging so we thought we'd try it. It was easy to find, and not far from our hotel. There is parking on the street or on a side street. You have the option of dining inside, or out in the tent. It was a beautiful summer evening, so we chose the tent. We had arrived during happy hour, and it was already quite busy. Our waiter, the only staff member working the tent, was professional and calm and checked on us often but was not obtrusive. I had the sangria slushy which was refreshing and tasty, and not overly sweet. For dinner my hubby had the Chaulafan, a fried rice dish served with chicken, shrimp, and pork. It was a complete meal in itself. I loved my dish, Saltado, grilled marinated flank steak with sautéed onions, yellow peppers, potatoes, and tomatoes with a perfect scoop of white rice in the center of the plate. The presentation was inviting, and the taste was pure joy in my mouth with just a hint of heat in the sauce slightly acidic sauce. We were surrounded by tables full of happy people enjoying this food. Once in a while, you come upon a place where you feel like you are part of the family. Here is one of those places, but don't think this is plain old everyday food. It may be so in Ecuador, but tonight, for me, this was a delicious, comforting, elegant meal. Dare to try Chimborazo; you won't be disappointed. read more

My fiance and I came to Chimborazo because we were interested in trying a new cuisine. We drove almost 6 hours straight from Chicago and were in desperate need of hearty and filling food. The reviews on Yelp seemed to suggest this was the place to go. We arrived to a slightly busy restaurant on a rainy Sunday at around 3pm. We decided to get the cheese empanada, beef empanada, and patacones con queso to start as appetizers. Unfortunately, we were told that the beef empanadas were all sold out. I would recommend getting the cheese empanada as a dessert. The dough is actually very sweet, and it appears that the empanada itself is dusted with powdered sugar. The patacones con queso tasted exactly like its description. We also ordered the hornado con papos and chaulafan as our entrees. They are VERY generous on the portions! I honestly thought the chaulafan tasted like fried rice that I usually make at home, so it was not something I could rave about. The hornado con papos tasted great! My favorite part of this dish is the llapingachos which are potato pancakes with a cheese filling. I am giving this place a 4 star rating because although we were satisfied with the food, we came with higher expectations that the experience did not meet. We were given cups of water 6-7 minutes after we already ordered, and when our appetizers were ready, they were literally dropped on our table (with a thud!) in a hurry. I recommend this place for anyone who wants to try something new in a cozy restaurant. read more

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Came for a second time this past weekend and it was just as good as I remembered it. I got the saltado (vegetarian) and it was so good. Everything was delicious and I'll be back again soon! read more

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One word to describe this place: Wowzers! This place is hands down my favorite restaurant in Minnesota. This place isn't fancy or anything, but this place definitely serves some good, homey, and comfort food. I really can't get enough of this place. I've been coming here like every week recently! I really can't get enough of this place. The food is delicious and taste like home cooking! I feel like I'm at home when I come here. Now onto the food! Appetizers: Llapingachos are pretty good, they are potato cakes filled with cheeeeese! Yum cheese. They are delicious and super tasty! It comes with a couple serving sauces like peanut and egg sauce. I like it plain, but they can be a good addition! Next off is the Ceviche de camaron. It's soo good! It's expensive, but definitely worth the try! It's a shrimp cocktail with tostado which is like a corn chip. Tostado is delicious! The dip that it is in is delicious as well! It's a little sour, so if you're not into that, then you may not like it! Entrees: I've tried 3 different dishes here and they are all amazing! My favorite is the churrasco dish! I get the steak version and it comes with rice, fried egg, beans, salad, sweet plaintains and fries! It's soo good! The fried egg has a running yolk and it's bomb. The beans are delicious, sweet plaintains are good and fries are good as well. The steak is thin and super flavorful. I always finish my plate when I come. 2nd favorite is the pork rib special. This is one of their daily specials, so I'm sad it's not served often. The pork ribs were delicious!! It was served with rice as well. Lastly, the chaulafan... it's like Ecuadorian version of fried rice. It's a great dish with a selection of their meats. There is pork, chicken, shrimp and egg! I love it, but just not as much as churrasco! I love this place. I can't get enough of this place and I recommend it to everyone!! read more

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Food is always delicious and for a great price! Service is always friendly and helpful! Ambiance is fun. 10/10 recommend. Love their breakfast brunch as well! read more

This Ecuadorian restaurant has been a fixture in Northwest Minneapolis for a while. We came during a weekend lunch hour and the outdoor patio was packed and indoor seating was available. Inside is air conditioned, and service was originally quick then slowed down significantly. I ordered the chicken sandwich called (Sanduche de Pollo). Grilled chicken with cheese, mayonnaise and aji criollo on a bollio roll. The wait time for the food to arrive was longer than expected. Service wasn't great after the food and drink order which was sad to experience. The food is good here but it's a 'hit and miss' with getting waters refilled or having the check arrive in a timely manner. My advice is to arrive early or after the prime hours to get better service here. read more

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one of my favorite spots on central, everything is great at this spot. I usually get the veggie sandwich and soup with a side of fries. the coconut shake is great. love this spot. read more

Getting much worse. Ate there tonight. $60 Nasty old shrimp ceviche. Beef in dish tough and not much spice. Luke warm. Beef empanda some kind of joke. Cold with pea and carrots stuffing with old beef. Service has need of improvement. read more

This restaurant is such a breath of fresh air, their roast pork is the best I've ever had. Their cheese stuffed llapingachos are a game changer as well. If you're looking for something with a little more heat and vegetables, my two other favorite dishes are the Enconcado (with Mahi Mahi), and the Saltado. We love grabbing a mimosa on the patio in the summer time. And make sure to ask if they have coconut mimosas, they don't always but they're incredible when they do! read more

This beautiful gem of a place is definitely worth the stop. after reading all the reviews and I happen to be in the neighborhood I decided I had to stop there and check it out myself. after perusing through the menu both myself and my companion ended up ordering the exact same thing. It just look too good to order separate things. We both ordered a cheese empanada and the Encocado with mahi mahi. Oh wow, this was so worth it. The encocando is a dish with a lovely coconut curry sauce not too spicy not too sweet and just absolutely beautifully done really enhancing the entire meal to a whole new level. The mahi-mahi seems to soak in the flavors in a way that it melds together in a delicious way. It is served with a rice on the side which allows you to make sure you can soak up all that delicious sauce. It also has a sauteed sweet plantain on the side which is kind of fun to give it a try. I highly recommend Chimborazo as a restaurant to try whenever you are in the northeast Minneapolis area. a little tip is to get there early when it opens for lunch because then you are able to find a parking spot in the parking lot fairly easily. You get there a little bit later you may have to park a couple blocks away. read more

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Awesome Brunch! Love the steak saltado and their mimosas are great, reminds me of breakfast we had in Central America!

This spot is MUST in North Minneapolis! A few quick tips: I would suggest entering from the back of the restaurant as there is a table near the front entrance which makes for an awkward arrival. The only other note is that parking is VERY limited and you are better off parking on the street. With that being said- the food.. the FOOD. Ya'll- do not walk- run to Chimborazo! We began the evening with a round of local brews, Bauhaus Wonderstuff, and 4 beef empanadas (empanada de carne). The empanadas are served with a green Peruvian sauce that had the perfect level of spice. That mixed with the flakey pastry and tender beef, 10/10. We each then got a different entrée- all of which are highly recommended. Chaulafan (fried rice), Llapingachos Con Chorizo (cheese filled potato pancakes with rice and chorizo sausage, fried egg and peanut sauce), Hornado Con Papas (roasted pork served with llapingachos, mote and curtido), and Sanduche De Pernil with fresh cut fries (roasted pork sandwich). We finished the meal with a slice of tres leches which was also incredible. The pork was so tender and flavorful! The llapingachos oozed with cheese and had amazing flavor. My absolute favorite part of the meal was the rice- perfectly seasoned and cooked. I will say this was some of the best and most authentic dining experiences I have had in quite some time. read more

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This restaurant has been called a "hole in the wall," however, I do not understand what about the place is "hole in the wall-ish." It is a cute, small restaurant, with a beautifully painted and decorated interior in northeast mpls. And the food truly speaks for itself. Being a lover of Latin American Cuisine, this place fulfills my cravings when I want authentic comida de los andes. We started with an appetizer of llapingachos. These are thick potato pancakes stuffed with white melting cheese and topped with a salad of lime marinated tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro. These cakes are so soft and pillowy and just melt in your mouth. They are served on top of a fried egg and served with peanut cilantro sauce. Sooo good. I got the pollo saltado. The chicken was marinated in this zesty and flavorful sauce and cooked perfectly tender. This was served with rice, red bell peppers, avocado slices, and red onions. I also got a side of patacones (twice fried green plantains), and these patacones are the only reason I give the restaurant 4 stars and not 5. They were not completely crisp and not pillowy, which made them chewy. Other than that, the food was served in a generous portion and it was so...heavenly! Tuesdays are half priced bottles of wine night, and if you don't finish the bottle, you can take it home! (it is what I am sipping as I type this :) ). read more

Chimborazo - Llapingachos! - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Umm...hmmm...I had to drive around two times to look for the place, it was dark at night and I was using a gps too. Either my vision is bad, or the sign of the place is too small. I like the inside because it's small and cozy. I like how the kitchen is open so you can see what's going on in there, usually I like to take a peek at the kitchen ;) I tried their Platano maduro for appetizer and it was good. I ordered their Churrasco entree and it was amazing...the only thing was there were BEANS! I don't like beans, not with my rice...I am not used to eating rice and beans together. I forgot to ask for a substitution....I was there during their happy hour time, their deals were $1 off on appetizers and wine. I am not sure if i will come back again, I have nothing bad to say about the place. The service was fast and friendly. Good thing they have a parking lot in the back. read more

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Went there with co-workers for dinner today. They've this amazing outdoor seating space. We reached there around 6:30pm and considering it was a weekday evening, there were still a lot of people out there. The food is simply AMAZING! We ordered the yuca frita for appetizers and I ordered a Saltado for entrée. The Saltado had marinated chicken stir fried with bell peppers, tomatoes and red onions, served with fries, avocado and rice. The portion size is good and the pricing is decent too. It seemed to be understaffed but the server was pretty prompt and efficient. They have a good collection of wines too which are decently priced too. They've a small parking space behind the restaurant and there is a lot of street parking around too! I'd definitely go back to this place to try their other dishes. read more

Chimborazo - Chicken Saltado--delicious!! - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Excellent as always! Husband said the parking lot was a bit of a headache, but we decided the headache was worth the food. Everything we've ever ordered have been delicious and unique to Chimborazo (in terms of what's offered in the area). read more