Loved the chicken curry! I ordered it with extra veggies instead of rice for my keto diet. The curry was packed with flavor, but it wasn't too heavy. read more

Ena - Steak green sauce was delicious - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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A fantastic treat! Ena reopened table service 4 days ago and are running virtually flawlessly. We split the Campesino salad. What a delightful balance of fresh tomatoes, creamy grilled panela cheese, and sweet balsamic dressing! We each had a different fish entree: grouper and sea bass. Each were uniquely seasoned, with their own delicious combination of fresh veggies, resting in just right amount of a scrumptious sauce. We topped it all off with their fabulous churros accompanied by cinnamon ice cream & chocolate sauce laced with ahi. The staff is very friendly & helpful. We will be back!!! read more

Cafe Ena is a great spot for a nice dinner date. I enjoyed the atmosphere a lot and wished I was more hungry at the time to order full entrees. The appetizers we got were enough to impress us though. I can't give it a full 5 until I try one of their main courses to give Cafe Ena the more well rounded review. read more

Ena - Must try: shrimp on little pancake type things. Amazing textures and flavors. Calamari for my friend (tasty as well but not amazing). - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

SO GOOD. Not sure why it wasn't crowded on a Friday night (red flag?) but my family loved every dish that we ordered. I think the fav was ceviche read more

Food was good and service was friendly. Parking was easy hit only because a spot opened right in front of it when we arrived otherwise you will need to search a hit and walk. read more

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I can't say enough about this place! Found a nice review on the net and drove over with my husband for a Saturday evening meal. Everything was perfect. The service, the food, my fellow diners. This is definitely a new fav, along with The Meritage in St. Paul. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! EDIT: Living in Arizona now. This review is seriously old. Summer 2009. I'm sad that I didn't finish posting. Hopefully, they are still around and thriving. I loved this place. read more

We ate here this past Sunday(super bowl) because Hola was closed and WOW what a happy mix up. We had actually heard great things about Ena for a while but hadn't got the chance to stop in. Really glad we finally did. Our server Connor was top notch, funny, attentive and had great suggestions for the meal. All around would have to encourage everyone to stop in for an incredible meal. read more

Just came in on a Friday around 7pm and was promptly seated. Nice ambience for a date night. We ordered the Halibut and Steak with a beer and sangria. The house sangria was excellent and the service was great. Here's where things start to get "fishy". The halibut entree arrived lukewarm on the outside but refrigerator cold on the inside. The steak (ordered medium well) arrived cooked on the outside and disgustingly raw on the inside. When the waiter was informed about the steak he rudely replied that is how medium well is. Wasted $90 on two tiny uncooked entrees (fish and steak) and two drinks. Unacceptable skill level in the kitchen for a place charging $28+ for an entree read more

Ena - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I am from Puerto Rico and I am always looking for tastes from home all the way up here in the north. I was lucky enough to have gone on a day which they ran out of plantains and they used yuca! Such a pleasant surprise! I had not had yuca mofongo in ages. I don't know if they will always offer this version of mofongo, but I highly recommend the place... also appetizers and drinks were great! read more

Ena - Carne frita con mofongo de yuca - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

As a Puerto Rican this place spoke to my belly and my soul. The food is legit. Flavorful, authentic, and well-portioned. Service can be slower than normal, but always warm and helpful. I only call it out, because this is not a get in and get out place. It's like eating at someone's house. Theres no rush. The arroz con pollo and tacos were top shelf. Ditto with the mofongo. Get in here! read more

Ena - Tacos al Pastor - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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A Saturday evening I walked inside the restaurant and asked for a table. The hostess told me there were no tables available, even though at least 10 tables in the patio and 12 inside the restaurant where empty (about half of the restaurant). She told me EVERYTHING was "reserved" for the next 3 hours. So I walked outside, logged into the third party reservation website and made a reservation for 6:15 pm (it was 6:13 pm). I was able to book a table with no problem whatsoever. The restaurant remained half empty for the next hour and a half, to prove my point. Good thing the reservation's website is objective and didn't decide based on my appearance, race or ethnicity, or whatever was the reason I was denied a table. read more

Thought we would try Ena for our Anniversary. We made reservations, and when arrived, the hostess said we would have a table in 10 minutes. We waited 40 minutes, and it was obvious that the hostess gave away our table to someone else. The hostess never apologized or try to make amends. She was rude and ruined our Anniversary dinner. I would not recommend Ena to anyone! Avoid! read more

Our first choice of restaurants was a 40 minute wait, Ena was just a 4 minute drive and they had immediate seating so our group wen there. We arrived and told them we had just called for a table for 5, that sat us inside. After less than a minute we decided to go outside, as they either didn't have the air on or it was broken, it was way too stuffy. They only had a single waiter servicing all the tables, which was disappointing. We all ordered drinks, appetizers and entrees. The speed with which they came out wasn't the best and several of the dishes could have been and should have been warmer. But the food was quite good, flavor wise and the presentation was beautiful. I'm not sure going back would be in the cards, if we lived there. It was ok, but certainly not an "OMG I need to go back" read more

There's a lot to love about this cafe, and this is coming from a person that usually strays away from restaurants that serve any kind of "fusion." Cafe Ena definitely made me less skeptical. Starting with the food. It's solid. Cameron Y Conchas (With lemon beer and shrimp scallops over a curry corn potato fritter, spaghetti cucumber, sweet mango salsa, and cilantro): These ingredients combine to make an appetizer that's wonderfully fresh, vibrant, savory, and sweet. My only regret is that I ordered another plate of these beauties. This is a home-run appetizer. ($11.95) Bistec Encebollado (Petite beef Tenderloin tips sautéed with onions and white wine served with rice and beans): I loved how the beef was cooked in reduced white wine, since it gave each morsel a wonderful umami aftertaste. The rice and beans helped balance out some of the saltiness from the beef. I don't know if I would order this dish again, though. ($10.95) Horchata: Refreshing and sweet. ($2.50) Service: Friendly! Also, the host that sat me down was this adorable little middle school-aged girl. (Awww.) My server was on point. Atmosphere: I dig it. It's a great place for brunch with friends, or an intimate dinner with ya boo. A little something for everybody. Prices: Not too bad. A bit on the higher side, but how do you expect restaurants to survive in this neighborhood? I really dig Café Ena, and I'll make it a point to visit more often. read more

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Good place for a long summer night meal. After seeing this place as we drove by a couple weeks ago I've been waiting to try it. It is in a pretty random location but now that I know where it is I'll stop by again I'm sure. We started with a bottle of wine from their list that is very good and reasonable at the same time. It seems they've spent a little time on this list to find things that are going to fit into a variety of budgets and palettes. Also Sundays - Thursdays are half priced bottles which even better than their already well priced wines. We tried a couple of the apps and we liked the both very much. We had the Mexican Bruschetta and the Calamari and they were both very well done and had good flavors. For our entree we split the pasta with tenderloin tips and it was also nicely done. It seemed like they added cilantro just to keep with their Latin theme, however it wasn't really needed. Other than that it was well cooked and tasted great. I would love to go back and do the same thing we did this time any other night this summer and hope we get the chance to very soon... read more

Ena - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Had the guacamole and camaron caribe (fried shrimp on potato fritters) apps on the patio. Shared between two decently hungry people and it was just the right amount of food. The guacamole was chunky, almost deconstructed with large slices of avocado and served with great chips. The camaron caribe was really really delish. It sounded like an usual combination but it works! The mango salsa tones down the slight heat of the fritter. 4/5 stars because the service was a little slow. read more

Not Caribbean. They have a couple dishes, but the food is more central and south America. But l came looking for CARIBBEAN food. DISAPPOINTED! Foods just okay, as well and it was cold, on a 80 degree + day. Over priced, for what you get. read more

Ena - Fried plantain chips, instead of tostones, & a smallish chicken breast that you can buy anywhere else for about half the price. - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mexican/Latin American flavors are my personal weakness, so Ill try to be as objective as possible... I first visited Cafe Ena during Restaurant Week awhile back. They were offering a $10, 2-course lunch and I had recalled seeing it when picking up pastries at Patisserie 46 just across the street. My expectations were rather high because I had seen the price points online which were somewhat high. I sampled both of the entrees (fish tacos and chilaquiles), the soup, and both dessert options (churros & key lime pie). The fish tacos were very well-prepared and fresh and the chilaquiles were one of the best Ive ever had (although the presentation was not that appealing). The dessert options were fantastic--churros (2) with a chocolate ganache dipping sauce and key lime pie with ice cream and mango sauce. I will say that, in all my travels and years of dining, I have never had a better slice of key lime pie (see photo). Pros: Outstanding food, authentic flavor profiles with a twist, location, easy street parking, outdoor seating Cons: The dinner menu is pricey (I would recommened visiting during Restaurant Week or for lunch/brunch), interior dining space is a bit small read more

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The food and service were amazing. Our server suggested a wine and it's from Nice, California. We're from California but never heard of Nice. It was yummy. Red blend. Then we ordered the Camarones al Ajillo and I ordered the Conchas. I never had this type of food before. If I ever go back to Minneapolis, I will definitely stop there again. read more

Second visit to this wonderful restaurant and I will be back again. Top notch food I have to say. We started with the Ceviche Duo which was a large portion of a variety of seafood that was very tasty. I must say that it had been cooked which was a disappointment, true ceviche is fresh seafood marinated in citrus. I had the special of grilled red snapper crusted with pistachios on a bed of mashed potatoes that were flavored with, I believe achiote, I may be wrong on that since achiote is a red color and the potatoes were a darker color. My girlfriend had the sangria and scallops on a bed of risotto with coconut milk and curry. Everything was delicious and the wait staff was prompt and informative. If you have never been there, do yourself a favor and give it a try. read more

Bottom line: The food is decent, even good, but the portions are small. This place hasn't yet earned the right to serve small, artistically served, marked-up portions. It may get there some day, but it's not there yet. Still, management seems to be trying hard to make this into some kind of Minneapolis version of a Michelin rated restaurant. They've even hired a waitress that stands out -- literally -- from the rest of the staff, I assume so she can add some Anglo flair to the place. They don't need that -- a Latino crew is fine. But Ella, who appears to be the sole Anglo waitress on the staff, at least on the evening I dined there, does add a certain interest. She claims she's a displaced artist, though I couldn't pin her down on what art medium she prefers. But her sainted physique and quiet charm do add some sophistication to the place. Though, Ella -- consider losing the Chuck Taylors and crop top. They look fine on you but don't convey the sophistication that Ena aspires to. A silk blouse and tailored slacks with leather flats would be more flattering. You have a great future in hospitality or public relations, but never forget your art. But I digress. The food at Ena is fine, even good; and they have a small but decent selection of wine and local beer. I recommend it. read more

One of our favorite neighborhood spots and one we bring guests to. The owners /operators are so friendly and attentive. Drink choices are nice, and certain dishes (the guacamole and scallops dishes) are always a hit, as is whatever they are doing with risotto at that day. In the summer their outdoor patio is a nice spot. read more

This place is such a neighborhood secret. Great S American cuisine. You would honestly pass it if you weren't looking. We stopped in on a Friday night to grab some wine and food and it was amazing! Get the fish with the pistachio sauce and potatoes - other worldly! The scallops and rice were great too. They have a good variety of seafood dishes and a pretty wide wine selection of wine as well - the Carmenere was the perfect touch to our meal. The owners own Rincón 38 as well, so if you haven't stopped over there, highly recommend for wine and tapas. read more

Ena - Conchas (scallops) - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Surprisingly find of a classy little Latin gem in the TC Food: -Guacamole, freshly made and the most beautiful block of guac I've seen in the TC -Camaron caribe with beer battered shrimp over curry corn-potato fritter, very well-seasoned, delish -Mofongo relleno, perfectly built mofongo subtly sweet base with light creamy filling, blown away and Ena's mofongo version may be better than the one I had from the well-reputed Punto De Vista in San Juan -Palmas aka pistachio-maiz crusted grouper with marscarpone polenta and lots of fancy farm-to-table sounding things, friend liked it but I wasn't too much of a fan, it was just okay, a little on the bland side -Bife de chorizo, friend enjoyed this, but the dish itself was kind of misleading, no chorizo from the namesake, basically just steak and limp fries -Conchas with cardamon crusted sea scallops and cauliflower potato puree, loved the creamy tasting cauliflower potato puree, yums -Churros with mexican cinnamon ice cream, surprisingly good combination -Caramelized apple cheesecake, on the sour side, very unique and excellent texture with multiple defined layers Service: -Excellent, but just a little slow -Adorable hispanic waiter who knew his shit when it came to recommendations; friend also loved every one of his spanish menu item pronunciations whilst she died listening to mine read more

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The food at Ena never disappoints. Having been enjoying meals here since it first opened many years ago. Started with the Chile en nogada to share for two which was delicious - highly recommend. Unfortunately - our two entrees came out cold Too, the physical plate was ice cold on both. I suspect there was a problem with the timing of the firing of the mains after the appetizer that night. I suspect that our mains sat too long and became cold. We should have sent it back but we were hungry and who wants reheated food anyway. I mention this so that improvements can be made. This shortcoming is not enough to stop us from returning again in the future though. Also - wish the wine list had some more selections but I suspect it will grow again with time! read more

A group of seven of us took a trip to South Minneapolis to Café Ena, which I have heard great things about. It is a Latin fusion restaurant with lots of pork dishes and quesadillas and sandwiches. There were about 3 or four other small groups in the establishment, which was relatively small. We got our menus and ordered pretty quick. The interior reminded me a lot of Mayan culture and some cool murals on the wall. Our server started out really cool. The end of the meal was a different story. I ordered the Cuban, the pulled pork and salty ham mixed like a heavenly blast of meaty, flavorful blast of excitement into my taste buds with the pickles and yellow mustard saying that they were here, but not over powering. The circular panini type bread was amazing, with the perfect amount of grilling press saying, "Yes, you are about to try one of the best sandwiches in the Twin Cities." My co-workers got a chopped pork meal over rice with onions which looked amazing and a couple of quesadillas, which I heard were awesome. I saw an order of guacamole which was shaped like a tower of avocado, tomato, onion goodness and chips that looked like they were made with love. It would have been a fantabulous appetizer. So after it was all done, the waitress wouldn't split our check, because if you have over 6 people they want a 20% tip. Totally, minus one star. Then she added 3 bucks to every persons credit card bill "On accident" We said, "Could you split our check up individually? She said "We don't do that here" and walked away like a frickin female dog. Oh man, it pissed us off. We are all very good tippers in general and it just turned us all off. We had already spent like 80 bucks there on the group bill and it seemed like they were trying to milk us for every extra dollar possible. The prices were reasonable for lunch and a perfect dining experience turned into a hell 20 minutes of us getting the bill all settled. The food was 5 stars, the service was great, but the bill stuff was 1 star. read more

Had a day out on Lake Calhoun and decided to come here as our first stop of Restaurant Week! Easy to make reservations, so yay for that! Décor: It's a friendly ambiance with a mix of class and casual. I felt very comfortable here- the seats were comfy (I sat on a booth seat) Service: Wonderful and attentive. Food: - Guacamole: I have my picture up too, lol, but yes it's beautiful, fresh and chunky! The entire table loved it! - Ahi tuna: Perfectly seared to what I wanted (raw) and very tender. The mashed potato and that sauce went very well with it. Veggies were very green and fresh- absolutely WONDERFUL plating, beautiful! - Guava crème brulee: the guava is subtle but it IS good! Most popular dessert for a reason! - Sangria: I thought it was a tad expensive, but it was fine, nothing spectacular though Note: The plating is absolutely beautiful (look at the posted pictures I took; I don't know if it's the lighting or what, but they came out terrific! And yes, they looked as good as they tasted! Overall: I would go back again because this was such a carefully thought out place in terms of the ambiance, food/plating and service. Thumbs up! read more

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Went here on a Thursday night in winter at about 7:30. It was busy and we scored a table in the back and away from the door-bonus! It was freezing out and was super comfortable in our spot. Cafe Ena has a curtain in front of the door to prevent the cold air from coming in-smart! We were debating what to order and our server some some delicious recommendations. We had the carne bravas and the sea bass. Both were cooked to our liking and it was the extras that sealed the deal. Carve cane with risotto, chorizo, asparagus and potatoes-all perfectly seasoned. Sea came with Au gratin potatoes and spinach-also good. We had the Malbec which was superb! We ended up having the chocolate ginger lava cake for dessert which paired beautifully with the Malbec. Our service was good and the prices were a little high but not outrageous. Looking forward to going there again! read more

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I met my mom and sisters for lunch and we'd heard some good things about Cafe Ena and decided to give it a try. The space is very nicely laid out and quite pleasant...great woodwork, lots of windows, and has a nice warmth even on what was a frigid day outside. That being said it was a bit cold in there temperature wise, but many places struggle with that when the temperature dips suddenly and they have all the windows to contend with as well. The positives and negatives of having lots of windows I guess. The service was friendly and attentive. They had a nice wine list and offered a variety of beers and some hard ciders along with several non-alcoholic choices. I decided to try the sangria. It was pretty good, and came in a wine glass, which was fine, but it had quite a bit of ice in it and for $7 I wished that I had skipped it to be honest. They also had very tiny bits of fruit cut up in it, which was nice to be able to drink, but a little awkward as it was also easy to swallow pieces or get them stuck on your lips or in your throat as you were drinking. They did have a very nice, rich cup of coffee which I enjoyed and my sister tried a new beer and was happy with that. The food: The food was excellent! We started with the guacamole and that was wonderful with big pieces of avocado, yellow and red tomatoes, salsa, and red onion. Very Fresh and tasty! I had absolutely no intention of eating breakfast with my Sangria, but I ordered the mango French toast. It just sounded so good....and it was! Very good flavor, cooked nicely with a bit of a crunch (more of a ciabatta bread type) but had a softer middle, and a mango sauce on it. It honestly tasted quite a bit better than it looked though as an FYI. It came with eggs and three strips of crispy bacon as well. One of my sister's had the salmon which was not only beautiful, but delicious. An excellent choice! My other sister had the mushroom quesadillas, and she and I kind of shared between the French toast and those. They had nice mushrooms with a bit of a cream sauce and had great flavor. We had some guacamole leftover that we added to it and that put it up a notch flavor-wise. Finally my mom had one of the sandwiches (Cochino) which was excellent, and I think I may try a sandwich next time. I wasn't in the mood for one until I tried a bite of hers, and it had wonderful flavors and was bright with the lettuce against the flavorful thinly sliced pork....excellent! So a hit all around! I would definitely try Cafe Ena's again and maybe branch out into some of the other items next time, but four happy people out of four entrees is pretty good! read more

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Can't believe it has taken me this long to try this place. I was sad to hear that Hector Ruiz's otherCosta Blanca closed post covid so wanted to see what this place was all about. Plenty of patio seating, they have lights bordering their awning and flower boxes along the perimeter. We pretended we were in Spain. Every single bite from this place was pa piece of art from the flavors to the presentation! At the recommendation of our server we tried a bottle of the Petalos wine-SO good and such a good price point. For appetizers we had the empanadas and CHILE EN NOGADA- Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with apple raisin grass-fed ground beef, grilled apple walnut salad, roasted red peppers, red wine pomegranate reduction. For main course friend got the COCONUT YELLOW CURRY - sauteed chicken in a coconut-curry sauce, blend of vegetables served with white rice & I got the MERO - blacked halibut, shiitake mushrooms, baby spinach, broccoli, baby potatoes, peppers, guajillo butter sauce, cucumber relish. Servings are large and filling. For dessert we shared the Key Lime Pie that was drizzled with mango sauce. Our server, Solio, was so patient and kind and gave very good recommendations. I haven't had an awesome culinary experience like this in a very long time. From service, to ambience, to covid precautions, to food this place was on par. Can't say enough good things about them! read more

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We're from out of town and found this place through Yelp and are so glad we did! We arrived around 4 PM on a Sunday and first ordered the house guacamole and homemade chips for $7 along with an $18 Spanish red blend bottle. The guacamole was the most delicious I've ever had and could honestly stand alone separate from the chips. The wine was also great. I appreciated when the server opened the first bottle and decided that another bottle was warranted for freshness purposes without any prompting from us. Then, we shared the sea bass and halibut for dinner. Amazing. Wonderful seasoning without being overpowering. The desserts - berry sorbet and churros - were also delicious! Can't say enough about how happy we are we ate here! read more

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Absolutely LOVE We went last night and the food is AMAZING, Hands down Hector, YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL!! Your passion seeps thru every dish you create Thank you!! Will be back!! read more

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We stopped by for a belated Valentine's dinner on Sunday and wow - what a treat! We were tucked in the back of the restaurant on a little table. It felt a little in the way, but the service was excellent. We got the guacamole (and I'm from Texas, so I'm kind of a guacamole snob) and I have to admit I've been actively thinking about it. Chunky, fresh, sour and oh so fresh. Absolutely delicious. My date got the lamb, which included two lamb chops and a few veggies. Not a big meal, but it was deliciously seasoned. I tried the paella, which was a special that weekend, and was blown away. It was rich, complex and chock full of seafood. The service was EXCELLENT and we absolutely enjoyed our stay. Definitely an expensive night out, but delicious! read more

No grouper stupor for me. Dined here with J and my parents for our monthly dinner out. J and I both chose the Mero. Now I like proscuitto and crab meat a lot, just not with grouper. It tasted kind of off to me and I just wasn't a fan of it. The presentation was eye catching, but the taste just threw me off. I had a few bites and gave the rest to J who really enjoyed it. The best part of the Mero was the mofongo which was delicious. My parents both enjoyed their dishes. My mom had the scallops which were quite tasty. Sadly I ended up eating half of hers since my grouper didn't do it for me. My dad had some kind of seafood stew in a tomato base something or other. Looked pretty good with some pretty big shrimp. Thank god for opentable and for having reservations. The place was busting at the seams and it was hard to maneuver around without bumping into someone. Our server was attentive, offered up a lot of great suggestions and options and was pleasant. Place is loud, but not overly obnoxious. We were able to carry on a decent coversation while still being able to hear each other. Will possibly venture back. I should have gone with my gut and tried the Bife de Chorizo which I know I would have been satisified with. Fish and I aren't the best of friends.. read more

Server was attentive and helpful. Took until our entrées came out for my housemade cucumber lime juice to come but she did warn us about the wait. The horchata was delicious as well as the bistec dish. Not too big of a fan of the pork. Would be willing to give them another shot. It had unique ethnic flair and a comfortable, laid back ambiance. Caramelized apple cheesecake for dessert hit the spot with marscarpone dulce de leche, strawberries and pomegranate reduction. read more

Ena - Yuminess - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Yes...go! Not a Chain.. a REAL place. Red sangria very good Should have had the guacamole, it looked amazing. Had the Campanela-not disappointed- Had the special-a seafood risotto-split it with my husband. Too full to have the Cachureos for desert-they look fantastic! The place was humming- a very good sign! Staff Was fantastic and worked very good as a team. read more

We ordered takeout tonight. Other restaurants have disappointed us with the quality of the takeout food. Tonight, we were not disappointed, it was delicious and every bit as good as I remembered from my last dine in experience there. We had the beef empanadas, the scallops and the rack of lamb. We also had the salad with the arugula and raspberries. Chocolate mousse cake for dessert since we were celebrating my birthday! I didn't take any pics because we just dove in. My boyfriend loved the lamb, he said it was amazing and now wants to try all the other restaurants in the Ruiz empire, we are already fans of Rincon 38. Thanks again to the staff at Cafe Ena, you made my birthday meal special even in the middle of a pandemic. read more

Mmmmmmm....Seafood. I know this isn't a seafood restaurant, but my experience there was. I went on a father/daughter date (restrain from aww-ing) and we both ordered seafood. I had the grouper and he had the scallops. The grouper had small crispy potato cubes (probably not the technical culinary term) tomato, mango salsa and a lemon beurre blanc. When the plate hit the table the smell was intoxicating. There's nothing worse than fishy smelling fish and this plate couldn't have smelled anymore fresh or lemony. I definitely had the case of order-envy with my Dad's scallops. As much as I truly enjoyed the grouper, the sauce on my Dad's scallops was incredible. Every bite I stole was flavorful, bright and once again, fresh. I do have a weakness for scallops. Everything just tasted so fresh. And healthy. Even if it wasn't super healthy, it was lighter than the pasta or meat dishes I often order in restaurants. The service is casual, timely and accommodating. It was the perfect meal to eat outside on a Summer night. read more

Ena - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place has been on my "to try" list for about 4 years now, ever since I fell in love with food at El Meson. I finally got a chance to go there and it was everything I expected and more. In addition to delicious appetizers and entrees, I was impressed by two factors that set Cafe Ena apart from El Meson: service and happy hour. I'm not sure if the management took notes of complaints about customers services at its sister restaurant or the management and employees simply decided to take the matter into their own hands, but everything about it was exceptional. The happy hour here is also better with 3 great apps, including the famous guacamole and good drink choices. Hopefully, it won't be another 4 years before I return! read more

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Small, unassuming and delicious! We enjoyed a Christmas Eve dinner with a large party of 12. A later reservation was a definite plus as the restaurant was jammed until about 8:15. We started with ceviche, guacamole, homemade chips and Sangria. The Sangria is made fresh and was perfect - not too sweet or too boozy. The server was fantastic with advice on how much to order and brought extra chips. The entrees were perfect size. Not too large so sharing one entree between two adults might not be enough without an appetizer or salad as well. Everyone enjoyed the main courses. We had the salmon, Chilean sea bass, scallops, lamb, steak, seafood mix with risotto, shrimp and vegetarian risotto. The only minor grumble was the scallops - a bit too salty. Dessert included many orders of churros and lemon-lime pie. Both indulgent. Eat the churros hot with the chocolate sauce - they just dissolve in your mouth. We highly recommend Cafe Ena - make sure you have a reservation! read more