Dang, how did I not know this was here? Ena is a great place for a late summer meal. The patio was…read moreperfection for an early Saturday dinner. We arrived at about 5:00 and had our pick of tables. The patio is spacious and offers a nice breeze. We admired the planters that feature lovely bee-friendly flowers, colorful foliage, and even jalapeño plants. Our server, Alex, was awesome... cheerful, friendly, and knowledgeable, she really made for a great experience. We started off with the avocado appetizer. Imagine a deconstructed guacamole--it has avocado, red onion, cilantro, and tomatoes--set off with the tastiest citron oil you've ever had and scoops of a savory charred tomato salsa. Fresh, crunchy tortilla chips are the perfect way to scoop. I went with pasta for my main and chose the very intriguing espinaca, which comes with a spinach-asparagus sauce. It was super creative! The combination is very fresh, bright, and smooth. In addition to additional asparagus, other veggies included red peppers and sun dried tomatoes. Pine nuts and feta round out the dish. It's basically pesto's quirky but cool sister. We had two desserts, both of which were delicious. The cheesecake was lovely--the fruit was tangy and bright and set off the creamy cheese and slightly sweet pistachios perfectly. The tres leches cake was also really tasty. It's a little bit different from some other tres leches that I have had--it has a slightly sturdier crumb, so even though it came with a generous pour of the sweet milk sauce, it retained its texture. The sweet and tart fresh strawberries were the perfect accompaniment. All in all am awesome find!

After eating dinner at Ena last night, I wondered why this fantastic restaurant is not better…read moreknown. While Ena doesn't have a scene or even a bar, the food at this family-owned establishment is fantastic, and I have eaten a lot of Latin American cuisine. Originating from Mexico, the French-trained owner/chef prepares Latin fusion dishes with flavors that burst alive. With a delicate yet crisp crust, the Birria Empanadas are amazingly flavorful, and the meat's juices have a wonderfully piquant taste. They're the best empanadas I've ever tasted. The Bife de Chorizo was gigantic, but even better, the flavors tickled our fancy, the Chimichurri sauce providing the ideal punch. My Anticuchos were good, but as always, my wife ordered better, because the Bife de Chorizo was the star of the night. Service was led by the chef's charming daughter, who enhanced our meal with her knowledge and great sense of humor. Ena serves beer, wine, and cocktails; however, I would build a bar in the expansive space. Yet, what do I know, I was the sad owner of three restaurants that closed. Ena provided us with one of our best meals of 2026.

The food here is amazing, especially the breakfast. The staff here are always friendly. Definitely…read moreworth a trip.

The hype is right!! I need to come back and try everything else. There's something for everyone…read morehere!! The food was delicious. I got the lamb and it was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. Staff is super friendly and helpful when choosing a dish!!

What an incredible unexpected surprise!…read more Traveling to Minneapolis and unexpectedly stumbled into this incredible culinary delight! The manner in which the staff made us feel welcomed, was exactly what I would expect from my Cuban Dominican family. From the moment we walked in the door, the warmth and love felt, was similar to how family should feel like. Very well decorated with a Cuban, Dominican vibe. From the multiple patios, to the grills and smokers in the back, it was laid out perfectly. The food was amazing! My son and I started with ordered their Tostones & Chicken Croquetas (choice of either pork or chicken) then, moved onto our main entrees. Everything looked so delicious but we decided to go with their Bistec Encebollado & their Fiesta Caribe (Caribbean Party). The young lady behind the counter suggested their made in-house drinks, the Chinola/Passion Fruit Juice (Parcha/Maracuya) & Tamarindo/Tamarind Juice. These in-house juices were tasty and full of flavor! Every part of our experience, from the customer service and the meal, was incredible. Full of authentic tastefulness and just an absolute joy! Thank you El Cubano, you really made an amazing impression of both of us!

Delicious! My group was craving a cubano sandwich and all went together for work. Not knowing what…read moreto expect, we were transformed into the Dominican Republic the moment we stepped foot inside. Carefully designed and curated, the interior is wonderfully setup to mirror a little beach vibe. Ordering is done cafeteria style at a register. Menus are available to browse in advance. The staff is extremely polite, encouraging and helpful. The signs clearly advise that this is not a fast food spot (thank goodness) and that all orders are made fresh. Tables exist both inside and out. There is a grab your own water and silverware section. My group dined outside as we had a nice overcast day where it wasn't too hot or too cold. We sat at the adorable yellow table which had a lemon umbrella. Despite ordering inside, the staff will bring items to your table which was such a sweet gesture. We all loved our cubanos and will certainly be coming back. Thank you!!

The caldo de bolas was terrific. It's a nice place…read more Food is awesome. I definitely recommend it, thanks

I've been for dinner twice, and both times service was great!…read moreThis time I sat outside because the weather was nice. Their patio area is cute and the chairs are comfortable. Food is good. The beef wasn't as tender as I hoped, but the flavor was good. The plantains were delicious! Note - they have a very small parking lot, but it is really easy to find nearby free street parking

I'm originally from Chicago and got recommended Victor's 1959 cafe since I was on a roadtrip. It…read morewas the last meal of the trip, and it definitely did not disappoint! We got the seafood paella that was packed with rice, seafood, and flavor! It's a large serving, and I love how well the lime pairs so well with the shrimp and mussels. We also got the Cuban hash with the Cuban toast, and it paired perfectly together. The toast was crispy and buttery, so it tasted so good with the meat, potatoes, and veggies. The service was fantastic; the waitress always asked if we needed anything and was super friendly. The food came out relatively quick as well for how busy it was. We went early, and there was still a line so be prepared! The ambiance was great; they have a little bit of indoor seating but there's a decent amount of outdoor seating as well. I'd be careful of all the bees outside though since they love the food too!

We enjoyed our stop at Victor's 1959 Cafe. We went around 10:30am on a Monday. There is mostly…read morestreet parking and just a couple parking spots behind (possibly for employees only?). Both parking and the restaurant are not very handicapped friendly. Do not go if you are expecting a neat, tidy cafe, it is not at all fancy. Yes, there is writing everywhere, walls, ceilings, air ducts, ceiling, even seats and hanging lamps. The restaurant itself is very small. There are about 45ish seats inside, including the bar area, and just a few tables outside. I ordered a Cafe Con Leché coffee and mango pancakes. The coffee was sweeter than expected, but had good coffee flavor. The mango pancake was excellent. The buttermilk flavor was strong enough that you could actually taste it, which I liked very much. There were lots of mango chunks in the pancake and mango purée on top. I ordered the medium pancake, which was about 6 inches, next time I may order the large. My partner ordered a house coffee, Cubano Sandwich and medium pancake. The coffee was a pretty standard cup of coffee. He said the Cubano was amazing. The roast pork was delicious, the mustard and pickle complement it well, and the black beans were very flavourful. The beans seemed to be house made, not canned. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The food came out very fast. When we arrived around 10:30 there were several empty tables, but by the time we left there was a line to be seated. Seems to be a popular place, which is well deserved.

Only two $$ listed for this place is inappropriate; every dinner item on the menu was $30 or above…read more So prepare to be a bit swindled, cuz those $30+ plates also aren't gonna be whopping portions. It's the whole "oh it's upscale so less is more" concept. And listen, yes, the lamb was amazingly tasty, as were the veggies that came with it. I'm definitely not saying the food wasn't good; it was excellent, it just sorta felt like a rip-off? And the chocolate torte the four of us shared at the end was also REALLY yummy (but $10 for a small slice w/ a scoop of vanilla, so it better be). If you've got money to blow, by all means, but for the majority of us, this ain't it. I was sincerely dubious the moment we drove up. The place is in a hole-in-the-wall run-down strip mall and the parking lot is full of potholes. The Chinese place right beside it looks like they haven't replaced their signage in thirty years, or maybe they're outta business. When we proceeded inside I could tell the owners had done their best to convert a crappy space into something roleplaying as modern and fancy. It felt a little out of place. The ambiance wasn't all that stellar (which is normally not something I much bother commenting on, but again if you're gonna charge thirty bucks a plate, I begin to factor in more nit-picky things like that); there wasn't any music or anything to cover up the perpetual mechanical hum that seemed to emanate from the kitchen? The bathrooms had a similar kind of "gloss" over it. I was unimpressed that the men's was just a unisex stall without a urinal or anything that actually makes it "men's." Like, just convert your two single stall bathrooms into gender-neutral or all-gender (literally all that takes is swapping signage) so people aren't "waiting" for the "correct gendered toilet" when there's zero difference between the two. It's 2026, y'all. We don't need to practice pointless segregation. Service was reasonably quick, food was hot. The server did a good job of keeping up with my in-laws' unslakeable thirst for iced tea. Everyone was polite enough to us. And I appreciated they were open fairly late into the evening on a Tuesday!

This is a nice neighborhood spot, off the beaten path, that offers good food and really good…read moreservice. At noon on a weekday, it was pretty busy with diners. I only noticed two servers taking care of everyone, and as busy as it was, I never felt forgotten. Our servers were friendly, efficient, helpful, and very welcoming. The meal was tasty. I got the Lomo Saltado lunch entree. The rice was seasoned lightly but deliciously. The beef included bell peppers and onions which paired nicely with the rice. The salad was supposed to include a vinaigrette, but I didn't notice anything. Nevertheless it was fine, as was the yuca which had a little green coating. The tres Leche was very good, and had a little toasted coconut on top. I would definitely get again. This is in a part of town I'm not familiar with so I would have never known it was there had my friend nor suggested it. That said I would return and recommend it to others.

Went there for my birthday dinner and I was blown away!! Sooooo good! Highly recommend!!!read more

I'll just start by saying I could live off the brussel sprouts alone. The serving size would have…read moreto be much bigger, by OMG, they were amazing. My second favorite was the chicken with some amazing reduction of some sort, love! The olives were just becuase I was hungry and I knew they would come out fast. The seafood paella was very good, just not as good as the brussels and chicken in my humble opinion and don't do it if you are not ready to get your fingers messy taking all the shells and pieces and parts off the shrimp. The bathroom was cute. The service was fast, olives minutes after we ordered, my favorite two dishes 12 minutes after ordering and paella, 12 minutes after that. The owner Rene was the server and he was very efficient for 6 pm on the Friday before the 4th of July with him the only one waiting on tables in the smallish (10 tables?) restaurant. By the way, that number of plates (4) perfectly filled two of us. The owner is from Mexico and cooks a Mexican menu for lunch. Next thing to try...

I had the encebollado, which was outstanding. A perfect lunch on a dreary day. The staff were very…read morefriendly and attentive and it was a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. I'll be back.

The service was very good! The servers kept checking up on us regularly. They offered free popcorn…read moreas an appetizer. The portion sizes were very good for its price! Free lollipops also came with the bill. I would recommend this place if you want to be filled. The music also reminds me of old telenovela and vibes are good in general! We went on a Friday evening and wasn't too packed!