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    El Encanto Cafe

    4.6 (90 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Melyna S.

    I love looking for places to eat when we are in town for work! I came across El Encanto and it truly was the pan dulce and cafe de olla that sold me on the reason our group go here! The interior is beautiful. It's clean and it's give exactly the aesthetic that they promote....Mexico City. The service was great, so hospitable. Like you were enjoying a meal in their home. They had an outdoor area which looked very green and beautiful...the Dallas heat and humidity prevented us from even trying to go out there and enjoy it!! The food was delicious! The pan dulce, the cafe de olla hit the spot just like I was hoping it would! The chorizo torta was perfect...the bread was so soft!! We all enjoyed our meals. It's not a large place for groups unless they move tables together. The parking is interesting. Their own lot has about 6 spots, so when you pull in there is a valet guy that takes your car and parks it somewhere else. We got there in good time because when we were leaving there was a line of cars waiting to get in! I would still go back...breakfast or even dinner!

    Stephanie C.

    Came here for brunch on a Saturday around noonish and was told the wait would be 1 hr 15 min for a table of 4. We decided to wait since we made the drive up to come and actually got our table in 30 min.. the size of the restaurant isn't good for big groups so max I would say would be 6 ppl if u are planning on coming here, unless u split up. Parking is terrible here, they recommend their complementary valet. The food we had was really good. I had the green chilaquiles and a cafe de olla (a little sweeter than the one I'm use to in Mexico) they have fresh Mexican bread they offer as well. The green chilaquiles had a kick, which cleaned my sinuses but they were delicious. Had an order of their pancakes, which were also good. Our food did take a minute to come out but overall it was a good experience. They do have some outside seating. I would come back but maybe during the week.

    Chilaquiles with Chicken
    Mirella R.

    Let just start by saying, how cute is this breakfast/lunch spot. The cleanliness and minimalist setting is adorable. I felt cozy and the patio was a great touch to the fresh food served. I found this spot in search of authentic Mexican breakfast and I was not disappointed. I had the green chilaquiles. By far the tastiest food I have had here in Dallas. We were great and staff was friendly. Our waiter was efficient and our food came out at a good time. I do wish my coffee was a bit warmer. Other than that everything was great. Can't wait to visit again and this time have sweet bread!

    Mimosas while you wait.
    frank s.

    I've driven past this restaurant and been intrigued for some time. Unfortunately, their hours are somewhat limited so that had to wait. However, I could tell by the always full parking lot and obvious wait outside that I had good instincts. When my wife and I finally had a free Saturday morning, we jumped at the chance to try it. Know that parking is limited, and while they have a valet to attempt to manage it, it was so busy when we arrived that we just parked around the corner and walked in. True to form, there was a wait (pro tip: use Yelp! to jump in the queue ahead of time), but it was managed well, and the $5 mimosas (featuring FRESH SQUEEZED orange juice) helped pass the time. To our eye, this place is less Tex Mex than CDMX inspired, and I know that matters to some people. When we were seated and I glanced around the room to see that we were the only gringos, my anticipation arose and I told my wife that I couldn't wait to Columbus the hell out of this place. From service to food, it did not disappoint in any way. My chilaquiles with shredded chicken were served atop a crispy corn tortilla (that somehow stayed crispy until the last bite) with the most flavorful sauce. While I like spice, I opted for the milder "red" sauce. I'll go hotter next time with the "green" sauce. My wife's chorizo egg sandwich was similarly epic-the eggs cooked perfectly, the avocado just right, and the chorizo lively but not punishing. TLDR: great, friendly service with excellent food. Go now-you won't regret it!

    Huevos Al gusto

    We found this amazing little gem. The atmosphere was wonderful and the food delicious!! Our service was amazing as well. It was our first visit, but definitely not the last!

    Chilaquiles verdes con pollo
    Daisy N.

    I can't say enough great things about this place, everytime i come, the service is amazing, the food is delicious. I feel like I've stepped in Mexico City everytime i come here. To me, it's hard to find a good chilaquiles plate in dfw but this place does it AMAZING. It's a longer wait most times but it's so worth it.

    Chilequile
    Henal M.

    Almost an hour wait on a Saturday at noon but I think that was mostly bc of rain making the back patio unusable. The menu is limited but whatever they do have is good quality and portion. Very small space so probably not a great idea for a part of more than 6.

    Toyin D.

    I and my friend were looking for a nice little brunch spot and I came across this one on TikTok. Sometimes I'm wary of suggestions on TT, but after some digging, found that this is was a beloved spot. So we drove over early on the weekend to try it out. It's an unassuming small storefront, with valet parking available up front.The inside is very cute and cozy, with outdoor seating. The decor is very reminiscent of CDMX. We got: - pan dulce: 10/10, not cloyingly sweet, soft, and tasted freshly baked - chilaquiles: 15/10, spicy, well flavored - mimosas: 11/10 affordable and strong - cafe de olla: 12/10 coffee with brown sugar + cinnamon notes in a clay pot. Literally life changing - huevos al gusto: my friend got this, and said it was very good. - iced latte: my friend also got this. She said she doesn't drink coffee often but thought this was also well done. Bookmarked for my next visit. Can't wait to come back.

    Ana D.

    Best chilaquiles in Dallas. Yes, you'll have to wait to be seated, but it's worth it. The service, coffee, conchas, and food are excellent. The tables and restaurant are always clean, and I love the music they play

    It was so delicious I will come back again
    Mayra A.

    Food was so delicious and service they so amables y te tratan bien y el ambiente es súper bien.

    chilaquiles

    so yummy! a friend and i came here for brunch and both got the chilaquiles! 10/10 recommend!! the service was top tier and our waitress was so nice!! the atmosphere was so peaceful and it felt very family oriented which i absolutely loved!!

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    Andrea M.

    food was tasty, lots of flavor service was quick and attentive the inside was beautiful, very clean and aesthetic

    Chilaquiles

    Que riquísimo! The food here was sooooo good. The salsa verde on the chillaquiles is a little bit on the spicier side, but you can tell it's sabrosa, not just a bunch of heat. It's so good. Parking was a little difficult. We just parked a block away and walked. But it's so worth it! Get on that waitlist and try this food! We only waited 35 minutes for a party of 2, and I would wait much longer-- it was that good!

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    So yummy and authentic! Loved the chilaquiles and cafe de olla that came with my pan Dulce preference of a concha

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