It has been way too long that we've been wanting to try this place and we finally did and it did not disappoint. It's a very cozy atmosphere, the service was excellent, and the food was so good. We got the ceviche, pork cheek pasta, braised short ribs, and tres leches. Zero complaints or points of feedback. We will definitely be back. read more

We had a large group and felt so welcome and cared for! The food was amazing! We had 13 different dishes and they all were fabulous!

I went here with my team of 7 last night for our holiday meal. We made reservations ahead of time, so it was really nice to walk in and have our reserved table waiting for us. This was my first time here and I thought the restaurant was cozy but warm and inviting. I would say plan ahead for parking. Open spaces were limited in the area. My team member connected with the chef ahead of time to come up with a wonderful menu that consisted of an appetizer, entree and dessert that was executed perfectly. Everything was fresh, beautifully seasoned and our server did a great job of making sure to take empty plates and bring the next course but a couple of our drinks were empty. To start the meal we had two beautiful Arepas that were delicate and creamy and topped with a corn salsa over a red chili sauce. They were tender and a great start to the meal. The entree course was a beautifully roasted chicken thigh over a potato and squash gratin that was topped was a red and green chili sauce. Though this plate looked rich, it was very fresh tasting with seasoning on point. To end the meal we were served a tres leche cake that was a nice ending to a great meal. The sauce was sweet without being cloying and was just enough to top off the meal. This was such a nice dinner and the food was on point! We had such a great time together and enjoyed our holiday celebration. Thank you Chef! read more

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Talk about blow all expectations out the window. Honestly, I didn't do enough research. I assumed I was going to get tacos. It was a little hole in the wall place. It's a trick. Inside there is an interdimensional wizard working in what he would like you to believe is a kitchen, but more likely a portal to Nirvana. I had the duck I highly recommend the duck. Have you ever had a watermelon coleslaw? don't let your life go to waste and try it. The service was stellar too. I honestly didn't deserve this experience, but I am so glad we tried it. read more

Arrived at 1:18 pm for lunch. Sat at a booth and saw that the booth by the window was opening up. Female server with black hair handed us menus and we smiled and said Thank you and I think we'll move to the window booth. She muttered at us and walked away. We moved to the window booth and she returned with a rag and swept crumbs into our laps and refused to speak to us. So we walked out. read more

Visited for restaurant week with friends and was disappointed. 9 dishes and 4 cocktails between us but they were all bland. No spice or flavor, including the spicy margarita. Definitely not a spot we'll visit again. Literally 10 bites for $35 and left hungry and annoyed. read more

The food and service was amazing during restaurant week. The mural on the wall is beautiful and orignal.

The hype is real! The food was amazing! Very delicious and flavorful! We started with the Stuffed Anaheim Peppers. We were warned they were spicy, but we didn't find them too spicy. We did find them perfect. All the flavors worked really well together. For entrees, we tried their Braised Short Ribs and Prawn Paella. I also tried their Spicy House Made Margarita. The Braised Short Ribs were absolutely delicious. My friend was only going to eat half, but they were so good, she ate the whole dish. She said that the potato croquettes it came with were the best she has ever had. The Prawn Paella was also very tasty! It was filled with plenty of protein. The saffron rice was perfect and the saffron aioli was an added bonus. The Spicy Margarita was a tad spicy, but not too spicy. It's made with Serrano Pepper infused tequila and has a Tajin rim. It's a small place, so definitely make a reservation. Today, we didn't need one, but yesterday they were packed. So just plan ahead. read more

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Impressive! If you appreciate good food, you live in the Spokane area and you haven't been here yet, you are missing out! The empanada was the best I've ever had. Everything was beautiful and delicious. Service was quick and attentive. Can recommend this place highly enough. Will definitely be back! read more

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Tucked into a fun little up and coming Spokane district, the understated exterior hides a fresh and ingenious take on Brazilian fare. The menu was creative, staff was incredibly hospitable, food was outstanding, and you can share if you have a lighter appetite. Get an appetizer and a meal. Try the most unique items on the menu. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Service: our server was prompt and friendly enough. Not overly so, but we got what we needed in a timely manner. Atmosphere: it's got a bit of a dive bar feel to it. Nothing fancy, seat yourself kind of vibe. Definitely not fancy, but still nice. You can make reservations, but they were pretty slow at 6pm on a Tuesday so we probably didn't need to. From what I hear they have an amazing outdoor space, but we didn't get the chance to see it. Food: I wanted an old fashioned but they were out of cherries. I ended up going with the spicy margarita. It was really good. Despite how it looked at first it wasn't too sweet at all and it had the perfect kick for me. Tacos Whettos - yum. I started with the tacos and they are delicious. I actually make barbacoa beef at home and it tastes just like this! So good! I am going to have to step my game up though - the sauce they put of these and the crispy shell. Yum. So good! El Cubano: wasn't for me. It was my first time trying a cubano and I have to say, if this is a good one - I'm not trying another. The bread was falling apart, the texture was odd, and it was SO GREASY, which is one reason the bread was falling apart. The fries it came with also weren't great. They tasted almost like the insides were dust or hallow. Everyone else I was with got the short ribs and they all loved it. It was a good experience and I'm glad I tried them. I'm not opposed to trying them again - I'm just not in a rush. read more

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This meal was amazingly inventive and over the top delicious. The salad- asparagus, beet, onion,arugula and citrus fruit with labneh and dressing was an 11 out of 10! The pork cheeks with pasta and veggies melted in my mouth and the cilantro dressing was scrumptious. The Paella- crispy rice with saffron infused and small bites of chorizo, topped with shrimp and a lower layer of fish reminded us of eating this dish in Spain. Kudos to Dan and Monica for a meal extraordinare! And a huge thank you for the complimentary watermelon burrata with arugula and chirimoya sauce because the restaurant was so crowded on a Thursday evening and we had to wait for a bit for a seat. read more

Wow - what a treat Kismet is! Their menu is full of great traditional Mexican fare, as well as some unexpected dishes. We went to town, ordering Arepa cakes, ceviche (appetizers), braised Short Ribs, Duck Confit Carnita (entrees), and Tres Leches cake. The Arepa cakes and Short Ribs were outstanding, but the Duck was phenomenal! With a caramel Mole and a spicy black bean spicy ragu that went with it. Frankky, it's kind of indescribable - something you have to try. I can't say enough about Kismet, a homey but elevated take on all types of foid. Finish it with a Tres Leches cake like we did, cooked to perfection. Other items on the menu i can't wait to try: a cubano, paella, and a chicken enchilada with crispy, chicken thighs. This chef truly knows what he's doing, and i can't recommend them highly enough. i'm going to visit as often as I can until everyone else finds out about this place! read more

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Was seated as we arrived with no waiting. Food quality was excellent, presentation was very appealing. Great variety of flavors. Service was great and special requests were accommodated. Great back round music. Excellent price for the quality and amount of food read more

9 of us tried Kismet last night- and everyone went away absolutely certain we return again soon. We shared multiple appetizers including perfectly charred octopus and delicious elote. Our main courses included duck confit with some of the best mole I've ever had. Shrimp Paella and beef cheeks were also outstanding. Highly recommend! read more

This is hands down the best food in Spokane! This cute little gem is tucked in Hilliard is not worth overlooking. The margaritas and mezcal old fashioned are fresh and go down way too easy! Every time we visit the drinks are high quality, and the service and food is the exact same. Staff is welcoming and kind, and are always quick and attentive to our table. I highly recommend starting with the ceviche and the stuffed peppers, but i am sure there isn't a bad choice on this menu. My husband usually orders the beef cheek pasta and I am in love the paella or chefs seasonal dish. Stop looking further and make a reservation. Sorry for no photos- we couldn't stop eating (: read more

Impress your visiting family or your date! I loved everything !! I got the Short ribs, my family got the Paella. My daughter got the burger with fries --let me tell you , even the fries were good ! Service was good as well. Appetizers such as the octopus and the steak bites were amazing. Meat was tender and the sauce was so flavorful. It was so good we forgot to photograph lol read more

We had lunch there today. The food was great! We split Elote ( Think corn on the cob, split down the center into quarters) and the Pork Cheek Pasta. Both dishes were delicious. The Elote is the perfect way to eat corn on the cob. Use the blended sauce on the plate, lime, cilantro, salt, Mexican cheese and enjoy the fresh corn. If you like corn on the cob, here you go! We loved it. For the main course we split the Pork Cheek Pasta. Tender, flavorful pork, pork belly, fresh peas and corn, ravioli type pasta with Mexican cheese, all in a creative pesto (?) sauce. Another delicious mix of flavors that we will order again. They had a great beer selection, including local top craft brews. This is a Spokane gem, not to forget a downtown Hillyard destination. The server was great with her insight, recommendations, and engaging personality. If you want great creative food, in Hillyard, or Spokane, you need to try Kismet! read more

Kismet - Pork Cheek Pasta aggressively devoured-oh, I should take a picture... - Latin American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

This is hands down the best restaurant in Spokane. The food is consistently amazing. Small restaurant with tons of flavor. Amazing staff and chef. Family run. Great drinks. They really take pride in what they do and you can tell. If you like octopus...I don't know how they do it, but their's is insanely tender. And packs a good kick of spice. The short rib is to die for. Their ceviche is so fresh. I tell everyone I know about this place. You definitely need to try it. read more

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We drive two hours just to eat here and it literally never disappoints. The flavors are so on point!! I always want to order everything in the menu. We usually order four dishes and share between two of us. Everything is so delicious!! I highly recommend eating here if you're looking for great food. And also amazing service! read more

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The Tacos Whettos were A-mAAAAAZING! Yum!Yum!Yum! What a great little hidden gem! Owners are awesome! Inside of restaurant is so cute! We will be back and we're bringing family and friends with us!!! read more

Kismet - Tacos Whettos - Latin American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Food and prices are great for the quality and dining experience. The restaurant is relatively small so it is wise to book a reservation.

First time trying this place and what an adventure. WOW! Everything we had was unique and full of flavor. We started with the ceviche....yum! Unlike traditional ceviche it was Albacore Tuna and Shrimp coated in a red sauce with pickled veggies and a refreshing green sauce swirl. The octopus was grilled and tender and paired well with fennel, orange and micro greens. The saffron really stands out in this dish giving it a very uniqueness. The duck confit was topped with a rich mole over beans. The meat was tender and flavorful. We will be back! read more

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This place is a total gem. My brother lives in Spokane and is part of the food service industry, he recommended Kismet for lunch. I was so impressed- I live in Seattle and enjoy dining out - Kismet was my favorite dining experience in 2023. It's a small crew, but the food presentation, ingredient selection, presentation, service, and flavor were all top notch. Not what you expect in Hillyard. You should go. read more

My favorite Spokane restaurant! Not much to look at, but the lack of ambiance is more than made up by the quality of the food. I've had 6 or 7 entrees and all were excellent. read more

We have been here several times and it does not disappoint. We try to order 5-6 items and share them all. So much flavor and LOVE has been put into this food. Try it NOW. Sorry I didn't mean to yell...but seriously you should try it. Also drinks are yum. read more

A fantastic meal again! We've taken friends from Nashville to this restaurant, and they were impressed. Kismet is our go to for a great meal and drinks. read more

Mary and I stopped in here on Saturday for lunch. The place has a nice comfortable feel, we were seated and given menus. Mary ordered a chardonnay and I had one of the house specialty drinks, a Tito's Lime-ade, very tasty. Mary ordered the Burger; brisket blend, caramelized onion, lettuce, smoked aioli, queso, soft lightly toasted bun, this was a delicious sandwich, the fries were standard. I had the pork Verde sandwich, pulled pork, pepper jack, queso, manchego cheese; there were pickled vegetables on the side, which were ok. The pork was tender and juicy, the cheese melting, the bun was fresh and lightly caramelized, delicious sandwich. You should get in here and give this place a try. read more

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The food is delicious and interesting. Definitely not run-of-the-mill. The flavors blend perfectly to create a mouth-watering party in your mouth. Wonderful presentation and a perfectly sized portion. If you are in Spokane definitely do not miss this delightful gem. read more

Best. Pork. Chili. Verde. Ever. Smoky with just enough heat. An order of pork tamales to go were very tasty 2 days later. And the beans? With bacon...yummy! read more

Kismet - Pulled pork chili verde sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Overall, our meals were pretty good. Please read for further detail. As this is a new restaurant, I do think they will be able to tweak recipes and cater to patrons better with constructive criticism. I write reviews to help the restaurant but more to give people an honest opinion on my experience - especially since this place was pricey... and had small portions. Do you really get what you pay for? The atmosphere: Nestled on a side street in Hillyard, there isn't much parking and it's easy to miss. It's on the smaller side... 4 booths against the side wall, a couple tables in the middle and a few bar tables against the adjacent. There is also a small bar. I was curious what was here before it was a restaurant? The lighting was somewhat poor which I will touch on momentarily as of course it affects presentation, as well as ambiance. For whatever reason, lots of new restaurants have those "industrial type" ceilings. Even though the ceilings weren't too high, they had that echoey-effect. It felt loud even though there wasn't a lot of people for a Friday evening. I will say the place was comfortable and relaxed overall, despite a few quirks. Service: Service was a little slow. It wasn't a busy evening at all, but it took awhile to get our food. Drinks and our appetizer came quick but our entrees took close to an hour to come out. Our waitress was very kind and accommodating. She even offered recommendations, which I appreciated. Food: We ordered the ceviche, braised short ribs, and the Cuban sandwich. The ceviche was pricey but fairly tasty. It's unfortunate the amount of tostada or "chips" they give you. It's not enough to eat all of the ceviche. I opted to take half of it home and not order more chips. My boyfriend enjoyed his Cuban sandwich! I had a bite and it was good. Comes with fries and ketchup. I ordered the braised short ribs. I can comment more on this meal since it was my own. The meat was tender and juicy but it was overpowered by the ancho sauce which was smokey and *overly* salty. It was good but a tad disappointing. I was expecting more flavor and complexity. Drink prices weren't bad. Overall, it was a nice experience but it was pricey and portions were small. The food was artsy and they were all about presentation when they should be focusing more on taste. I would try this restaurant again but not in the near future. read more

This place is a amazing! The menu covers all the bases. Great selection of libations. The food- WOW! We had the taco whettos, elote salad and Bocalo. Service was wonderful. AND because the starter, salad and main dish were so good- we had to have dessert. Did not disappoint! Apple empanadas with caramel and vanilla ice cream. Contact Haze for $3.50 and a great house margarita for $8....hell yeah! Thanks Kismet- see ya in a few days!! read more

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No Mexican food is good in this town. From cold to food poisoning. Tortillas seem like they are store bought

Great flavors! We started with the grilled queso, and my husband was confused as he has only ever had liquid queso lol, but we both loved it. My entree was the smoked black bean empanada and it was so good! The empanada shell was perfectly fried and crispy, plated atop two delicious sauces. I'd definitely get both dishes again! We shared a mezcal old fashioned as our "dessert"; a tasty way to change it up! read more

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Interesting menu, relaxing surroundings. Attentive service. We'll visit again. Cheers!

Kismet!! So good. What a nice time with friends. Great ambiance, food was amazing, we will be back. The duck was so tasty and all the apps were enjoyed. Thank you!! read more

This is a 100% hidden gem. The chef here really knows what he's doing and all the food I've tried has been FANTASTIC! The burger is made with Browning Beef, a local ranch located in Spangle. Probably one of the best burgers I've ever tried. The short ribs were phenomenal and the octopus is so tender and has Amazing taste. Definitely don't let this place slip by, go in and try it! The pictures of the food make it look like a super fancy place, but you can show up in a T-shirt and shirts and you'll fit right in! read more

Five of us went to kismet last Friday to celebrate a birthday. I'm not one to take pictures of my food, so there's that. We had the Hungarian peppers and Queso for starters. Both were terrific and the presentation was top notch. For dinner, my wife had the special which was a Carne asada steak with house guac and I had the Bocolo which is a fish-based dish with pickled veggies. They were out of cod, they substituted steelhead. Both were absolutely incredible. We didn't have any cocktail's because we brought our own wine and paid the corking fee, which is pretty reasonable by the way. The service was solid. Dan and Monica are the owners. Dan is the chef and Monica works the front of the house. If you want to support a great local business, I can't say enough great things about this place. Don't let the fact that it's located in Hillyard scare you. The place is a gem!! read more

What a great find, and addition to to Hilliard. The food is really really good. Chef and my favorite front of house are amazing. The menu will bring me back often until I can try every offering. The pickling and fermenting they do is worth your time to experience. After your meal, go around the corner to the Variety Store. A great neiborhood experience . And to the guy who mocked the brick as panini press for the Cubano, how did you think they do them in Cuba, lol. read more

Great food every bite is so flavorful And the staff was excellent I think I had pretty much everything on the menu and everything was excellent excellent flavorful Service was excellent great location nice neat and clean read more