We came here on a date night and WOW! Everyone should try this place! Delicious flavors, amazing staff and a fun vibe! Definitely worth stopping in! Parking can be a bit tricky but it is free and is free street parking as well. We were warmly greeted when we first came in and so many people came to say hello or check on us! The service really was spectacular here! You will order at the front and then go sit down. They will bring the food to you! The place is colorful, organized and clean! We had some truly wonderful dishes! Check out the pictures for descriptions! I would HAPPILY come back here! There is a reason this place is highly rated! Listen to those ratings!! read more

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Parking: the lot is small and shared with other businesses. It is also close to the Trader Joe's! There is limited street parking nearby but between the small lot at the business and the Trader Joe's lot, you can always find a spot although you may have to wait a minute for one! Service: The service is friendly! When you arrive at the doors, there's a sign to knock but the employees are pretty good at spotting people so they will open the door to welcome you in and give you menus. You go to the register to order whenever you're ready. They do have some specials which are written on a chalkboard and the employees are able to tell you about the specials as well. Atmosphere: the restaurant was vibrant with colorful walls, and flowers on the table! It is a sit-down restaurant but fairly casual! It was well lit, and good for gathering with friends and family or coworkers! They also do to-go orders if you're not looking to dine-in! Food/drink: they have plenty of gluten free options and a couple vegetarian options. They are able to modify some of the vegetarian options to be vegan if needed. I ordered the vegetariano saltado, which was well balanced with some salty and tangy notes. It is listed as spicy on the menu but I found it to be quite mild. This was my first time having mote in a dish, which are boiled, peeled, corn kernels. They have a mild nuttiness, and a soft chewable texture which was very nice! Overall I enjoyed this dish and would order it again! The naranjilla juice was also very good! It had a tropical flavor, almost like a pineapple with orange juice flavor. I enjoyed the food overall, and thought the portions were good. Each person in my party of 3 had some leftovers remaining!! I would recommend Chimborazo to anyone interested in trying Ecuadorian food, and I will be back! read more

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One of our favorite restaurants in the twin cities! This place never fails to disappoint, and we've recently learned they have specials during the week and brunch during the weekends! Really great Ecuadorian food, reminds us of all the best food we've tried in Ecuador and then some. The plates are huge and filling, the sandwiches have great flavor, and definitely don't skip the humitas if you go for brunch! Great service, the inside is small and casual but family friendly with a very homey vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Chimborazo - Chicken Sandwich, split pea soup (yum!), steak plate - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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People kept telling me to check this place out. So glad we did, it was delicious. The spices, sauces and authenticity make this a great place to dine. We tried the beef empanadas, encocado and seco de pollo. I could eat sweet plantains every day! The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the interior is bright and happy! Parking can be a bit tough as Trader Joe's is right next door, just have a little patience. :) read more

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Get the soup!!! The perfect way to beat the cold and snow outside. Great fast service. Eat then ... go to Trader Joe's! You'll save money! Food is great, healthy and reasonable. read more

Chimborazo - Beef empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I stopped by on a Sunday night and I'm upset I haven't come here sooner!! The beef empanadas are so good! They put cubed pieces of beef inside and they're so flavorful! The fried rice was great! You can ask them to not add shrimp or whatever protein you don't want included! Service was quick and friendly! Everyone was attentive and the food was clearly freshly made as you can see inside the kitchen. This is definitely a chill spot for a date, hanging with your friends or even have a meeting with coworkers . read more

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So cool that there are two Chimbarazo restaurants. As I had mentioned in my review of the other restaurant, it is so difficult to find an authentic Ecuadorian restaurant in Southern California, let alone in another state. We had gone to the original one in Minneapolis several times. This one is located in a nicer business area, but unfortunately the parking is not as ample as I would like. The adjacent Trader's Joes may be taking a lot of the parking. We had to circle around and finally found parking. Unlike the other Chimbarazo, this one you place your order and then sit at a table with a number to be delivered your food. The ambience was modern, clean, and simple. The food was amazing as the other restaurant. The chicken is so flavorful and tender. The server was friendly. We love the two Chimbarazo restaurants. read more

Definitely my favorite restaurant! Gohere once or twice a month. They're green sauce is out of this world, finally purchased a bottle and have no regrets. My favorite is the churrasco. The soup caldo de bolas de verde is also delicious! read more

Chimborazo - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Delicious Ecuadorian food. We stopped by for lunch before heading to the airport. I had the fried rice which was deelish. Order at the counter and they'll bring the food out to you. Portions were generous. Most of us took leftovers home. The Lomo Saltado looked really good too. Not so sure about the catfish stew.. but hey, gotta try it once, right? Casual place with good service. read more

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This restaurant is tucked away in a small strip mall next to Trader Joe's on Lexington Parkway. There is a nice sized parking lot which you can't see from the street. The dining area is well decorated and has high ceilings so low noise factor. You can actually chat with your date or group and hear each other. Seating for 48 and spacious. The menu has excellent variety for not being huge. We ordered an empanada, a pork dish, a marinaded chicken dish, and a shrimp & scallops dish. Everything was awesome. This place has 4.8 stars and deserves all of that and a 5.0 from me. I will come back and bring friends and family. We are a bunch of foodies and I would be confident to bring them along to show my ability to find a great place to dine. If you have not been here, check this place out. What a great contribution to the St. Paul food scene. Oops! I almost forgot to add "They have tres leches cake". Enough said...incredible! read more

I cannot recommend this place enough! The food is fantastic. Service was top notch and quick. Definitely recommend!

We got the Empanadas de Carne. They were amazing! Great service, cute location in Highland Park. Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu. read more

Chimborazo - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We had an amazing breakfast! Muchin de yuca, empanada de carne, and Saltado breakfast. My son keeps asking when we are going back! read more

Chimborazo - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Visited 12/21/24. First visit to Chimborazo was a delight! Big group of us (7 people) and the staff was so accommodating and helpful. Notes for beforehand: you will order at that counter so while they have menus to look at, it wouldn't hurt to look online ahead of time. Also, this location is in the same lot as a Trader Joe's so depending on when you go, I would forego the parking lot and just do street parking instead. Overall, loved this place. Good vibes, portions sizes were gigantic, and everything was flavorful and solid. Some of the things our party ordered included: yuca frita and llapingachos appetizers for the table, churrasco, lomo saltado, Chaulafan, encocado, and the ecuatoriano vegetariano. A few of us also shared a bottle of Pinot Grigio. Prices for the amount of food you get were very reasonable. Highlights: -Encocado! Omg I'm getting this next time I come. My cousin ordered per recommendations from staff with shrimp and it was delightful. Almost like a curry sauce with coconut flavors this was refreshing and delicious. By far my favorite thing I tried. I poached a plantain off of my cousin's plate and this was delicious as well. -Yuca Frita. They cooked this perfectly so it was crisp and it made for a great shareable. -Chaulafan. An Ecuadorian fried rice, this was very flavorful and I enjoyed it. I would maybe consider sharing this and another entree with someone else because it was a lot of food. -My sister's highlight was the muchin de yuca that came with her ecuatoriano vegetariano platter. She said it was well cooked and unique! I will definitely be back, had a great experience with incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff! read more

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As an Ecuadorian native, finding authentic food that tastes just like the one back home is tough. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for authentic Ecuadorian food. Every time I have been to Chimborazo, I am never disappointed. I will happily make the drive to either location to get this quality of food read more

Chimborazo - Hornado con Papas and Encebollado - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Bright, colorful, and full of its own energy -- with food that never disappoints. Authentic, comforting, and consistently delicious Chimborazo has quickly become one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities. I've dined in twice and ordered delivery several times, and the food has been spot-on every single time. Their lomo saltado with steak and shrimp is my go-to -- perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, and bursting with flavor. It somehow manages to feel comforting and exciting at the same time. The dishes are wonderfully spiced but not overly spicy, which means my toddler can enjoy them too (he's a huge fan of their empanadas -- and honestly, I can't blame him!). The service is always friendly, warm, and fun -- you can feel the pride and joy they put into sharing their culture through food. Everything about Chimborazo feels genuine, from the flavors to the people. Whether I'm sitting in their bright, colorful dining room that feels like its own little island of energy or enjoying delivery at home, the food always tastes made with care and pride. read more

Wowza! I just ordered the Secode Carne for take out and it is soooooooo good! The meat is so tender and just melts in your mouth with the sauce it's in. So flavorful. Comes with rice, onions, tomatoes and fried bananas. It was a big portion. This might be one of my new favorite dishes in St. Paul. read more

This is a cute place in a little mall. You order at the counter. Water is available as a self serve. We ordered and the food came out fairly quickly. The food is a bit on the high side and the terminal will push for a large tip. The food was great. The taste and look was wonderful. read more

Chimborazo - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I have been meaning to check out Chimborazo for a while now and I am so glad that I did! The space itself feels a bit crowded but that adds to a nice community feel. There was a lot of energy in the restaurant. It was a little confusing to order at the bar and then go to the table when tables seemed like such a commodity. It's a weird fast casual feel at a place with such great food that people linger and chat while they eat. I ordered the Empanada De Carne to start and it was perfect. Even the salad on the plate that at most places I would consider a garnish was seasoned perfectly and accompanied the empanada with a fresh light flavor. The green sauce though that is a strong contender for best supporting item on the plate. For my main I ordered the Encocado with Shrimp. I thought I'd have some leftover, but I could not stop. The flavors were light the rice perfectly cooked and the fried plantains added another great texture and flavor to the plate. Plus it comes with an extra little dish of green sauce. Which is the right amount of fresh flavor to provide some good variety. I will come back and I will struggle to convince myself to try something different because I will want to eat this meal again. The only negative in my experience is the oil candles on the table let off a weird chemical smell. Next time I'll blow it out to avoid that oddness but that was so minor I feel like I am reaching to find something to improve. read more

Chimborazo - Encocado with shrimp - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food was fresh and the spices were delicious. The empanada was nice and crispy, and the ají criollo sauce is amazing.

Super excited that Chimbaroza is in our neighborhood- the NE location is one of my favorite restaurants and this location is just as good. I ordered Takeout online and it was easy and quick. Their food is excellent- I ordered Vegetarian soltado with side of plantains. Vegetables cooked in a peppery sauce with a hint of fruitiness. super yummy. The plantains weee cooked to perfection as well. I can't wait to eat in and give a more full review read more

Chimborazo - Latin American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Picked up dinner to go here and the food was great! Service was very quick, we had to knock on the glass at the entrance to be let in for the security of the staff, which we were more than happy to do read more

Chimborazo serves one of my favorite dishes in town (llapingachos con chorizo). So I was delighted to learn they opened a St. Paul location. Over by the Trader Joe's, parking kind of sucks. But it's well worth the trip. Unlike the Northeast location, I was sad to learn that llapingachos are not on the daily menu here -- only on weekends. So I got my backup - insalata fresca, which was fresh and delicious as always with grilled shrimp. Also, unlike the Northeast location, you order and pay at the counter and then they bring the food out to you. But overall, a very good representation of the Northeast spot and a lovely expansion for one of my local faves. read more

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Love the home cooking feel to this place, if I ever need a meal that is comforting I know where to go!

Lamb Shank special tonight-RUN!!!!more thoughts, later after I enjoy tonight's take-out... read more

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What a special spot ! The food was delicious ~ squash and cheese fritters , beef empanada, shrimp ceviche ~ all amazing . I had a fabulous chicken with tomatoes and peppers was so succulent. The fried rice was plentiful and excellent. Secco de carne was another winner as was the chorizo with rice and fried egg . The four of us totally loved our dinners . read more

Visited here after recommendation from my sister, with her and my mother, I had the LOMO SALTADO with Chicken, and and can honestly say, this was one of the best things I have ever tasted. Every bite, everything on the plate was amazing. read more

If you're looking for Ecuadorian food, this is your spot! The churrasco is fantastic! We have tried the seco de pollo, seco de carne, chicken sandwich, hornado, etc. and everything is yummy! read more

This is a nice place in our neighborhood. The food is very good. Unfortunately the dinner prices are so high that we won't return. If it were more affordable, we would probably go there often. read more

Really great dinner outing at the St Paul location. Easy to park, food is great - both the mahi mahi and the lamb rack! Made to order. Service perfect. Nice ambiance and diverse crowd. Loved everything & Definitely coming back. read more

The food was really good. I loved the green sauce that came with the Encocado. Parking is a little tight because of Trader Joe's next door.

Love this place. It's a great vibe. I love the chicken sandwich. It's very delicious. The bread that they make the sandwiches with is always so delectable. Buttery and grilled to perfection. Definitely one of my go to places. read more

Equally outstanding with their original site. Funky, upbeat vibe. Quality food. Amazing flavors. Friendly staff. Mod interior. Quality service. read more

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I am beyond excited to have one of my top favorite NE Minneapolis restaurants open a second location on the St Paul side of the metro!! On my first visit, I knew I did not have enough time to dine in so we sat down and promptly ordered menu items to go. We had fun juicy mango and guava mimosas while we ordered and waited for our order. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They're still getting used to their new digs, but they are wonderful, bright and airy and cheery. The yuca frita were exactly how I remembered them crispy and delicious and love the the herby green side to dip them in. The ceviche was bright, flavorful and very fresh. The LLapingachos breakfast was my entree and is my favorite menu item. Today's portions did not disappoint. The roast pork was amazing and I wanted to eat it all but I was stuffed. The LLapingachos are these savory cheese filled potato pancakes. They are comforting and a wonderful complement to my brunchy breakfast. I'm excited to plan my next visit. So happy to have them back in my life (not that Minneapolis is so far away, it just isn't where I end up hanging out these days.) read more

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Incredible gem of a restaurant. Food from scratch made with love. The sauces are so addictive. Everything feels so clean and good. The soups are magical. Sandwiches out of this world. Staff is kind and helpful. read more

Probably categorized as "fast casual," the food was outstanding. The fresh juices were not too sweet and the service was good.

Interesting place. Service is like an upscale McDonald's. The atmosphere is similar. But the food is really good. I had the encocada (sp?), which was mahi mahi with coconut sauce, served with rice. Delicious! Came with candied plantain, always a favorite. Price was reasonable, not low. I will definitely be back! read more

This place never disappoints! Food is tender and so many flavors of South America. Service is different but helpful and kind. Plants and decor are welcoming. read more

i've visited a couple times now in the last couple of months and the food is absolutely amazing! the flavors are very vibrant and you know they've taken their time in ensuring high levels of quality with a zest for tight flavors that will make your pallet sing! enjoy! read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chimborazo, and I can confidently say it's one of the best hidden gems in Minnesota. As someone who appreciates authentic Latin flavors, this Ecuadorian restaurant exceeded all my expectations. The portions were perfect for a large appetite and authentic. If there's anything I didn't like the prices were very high and you can't substitute sides that come with the dishes, which forces you to order appetizers to get the sides you really want. read more