Very friendly service. The food was generous and delicious. A lively atmosphere without being too loud.
Dawn
Wonderful neighborhood gem. Food and service is always amazing. The ambiance is perfect! Its dark and quiet. Love!!
karen
Wonderful as always! Such an excellent blend of flavors. All 4 of us loved our meal - scallops, paella, Argentina steak, and lamb. The churros for dessert were also outstanding. Great neighborhood restaurant!
Waleed
Our visit to Ena Latin Fusion Cuisine was an absolute pleasure. The moment we walked in, we felt the warmth of the place, a cozy and elegant atmosphere with beautiful music and genuine hospitality that instantly sets the tone for a memorable evening. We came from Rochester on a medical trip for my sister's treatment, and this dinner was the perfect escape. Every dish felt thoughtfully crafted. The salad was a standout, the dressing blended beautifully with strawberries, nuts, cheese, mandarin, and a touch of mango sauce, creating a flavor that was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. The lamb chops were exceptional, tender and juicy with a subtle sweetness from pineapple and pear cubes, adding a surprising and elegant twist to the flavor. Even the juices were refreshing and full of life. For three people, including appetizers, main courses, and fresh juices, price was amazing comparing to food experiences and Juices, which were very reasonable for such quality and experience. Truly, Ena Latin Fusion Cuisine delivers a beautiful blend of flavor, ambiance, and value, a place that stays with you long after you leave.
Stephen P
We came for a dinner with friends and were happy to find a place that was open on Sundays. Service was prompt and friendly, knowledgeable without hovering. Conversation was easy as it was not a busy evening. Appetizers were all delicious and well made. There was an avocado appetizer somewhat like chunky guacamole served with house made corn chips, empanadas with lovely flaky pastry and corn fritters with shrimp. For my entree I ordered a vegetarian paella that was delicious—smoky with paprika and saffron—even though it didn’t have the crusty socarrat that comes from long baking. Still, it was lovely. Our desserts were a pistachio-ricotta cake and a flourless chocolate cake, both of which were excellent. We left with the subtle inner smile left by food made with love and with joy and that is what give this review a five star rating (I never give five without that no matter how good the technique.) We have eaten here four times over the years and liked it better each time. We will be back!!
Stephen
We had a dinner with old friends on a Sunday evening. It had been quite a task to find a good place that was open on Sunday. The service was prompt and friendly. We started with some appetizers: a delicious mixture of avocado and other vegetables served with hand made corn chips, empanadas wrapped in lovely flaky pastry and corn fritters with shrimp. All were excellent. Entrees were also appreciated across the board. Mine was a vegetable paella with flavors of smoked paprika and saffron. It didn't have the traditional crusty soccarat (crusty rice), but this would require time to bake that doesn't make sense in a restaurant time frame. It was delicious. Our desserts were a pistacchio ricotta cake and a flourless chocolate cake, both of which were first rate. We left with the inner smile from food that was made with love and with joy. It was our fourth visit to Ena over a number a years and each time we like it better. And we will be back!
Paul
We went for a birthday celebration. The restaurant was completely understaffed. They had 2 waiters for 10+ tables, including one table of 14. We ordered our appetizers, which took an hour to get and left instead of staying for dinner. It was a very unpleasant experience and we will not go back.
Jared Anthony Newman
Clean and pleasant environment with friendly and attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drake Friesen
Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill
Had a lovely time catching up with an old friend over food and drinks for 3.5 hours. Wait staff was completely understanding... Attentive but never annoying or obtrusive. Food was a sight for the eyes as well as tasty as always.
Great neighborhood jewel Every time We've gone to Ena the food has been outstanding
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Koby “Steaks” Chapin
My first experience was wonderful and Ill definitely come back next time I'm visiting Minneapolis!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
June
We went back to Cafe Ena for the first in several years and remembered why we have always loved the restaurant. The service was off the charts; the waiter offered to alter mocktails to suit our preferences for less sugar, and the results were terrific. The menu was varied and inventive. I had a seafood dish with pasta, and the mixed seafood was perfectly cooked (hard to do with this kind of dish), and the server quickly accommodated my request for more cheese without suggesting that we were philistines. Our only negative experience is that we chose to sit outside, and the flowers attracted a few annoying bugs.
Reg Dunlap
It's hard to decide because there were four items on the menu that I wanted. Red snapper, pork tenderloin, scallops, and Lamb Chops all looked great. The cocktails were terrific.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Luvina, Snapper
Jim
It's been a while since we've been here... I've forgotten how good it is. True fusion of Latin plus other cuisines, it's always good. My wife and I both had the scallops with a Thai sweet risotto and it was amazing. Outdoor patio + great service makes a complete evening. Recommended.
Very friendly service. The food was generous and delicious. A lively atmosphere without being too loud.
Wonderful neighborhood gem. Food and service is always amazing. The ambiance is perfect! Its dark and quiet. Love!!
Wonderful as always! Such an excellent blend of flavors. All 4 of us loved our meal - scallops, paella, Argentina steak, and lamb. The churros for dessert were also outstanding. Great neighborhood restaurant!
Our visit to Ena Latin Fusion Cuisine was an absolute pleasure. The moment we walked in, we felt the warmth of the place, a cozy and elegant atmosphere with beautiful music and genuine hospitality that instantly sets the tone for a memorable evening. We came from Rochester on a medical trip for my sister's treatment, and this dinner was the perfect escape. Every dish felt thoughtfully crafted. The salad was a standout, the dressing blended beautifully with strawberries, nuts, cheese, mandarin, and a touch of mango sauce, creating a flavor that was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. The lamb chops were exceptional, tender and juicy with a subtle sweetness from pineapple and pear cubes, adding a surprising and elegant twist to the flavor. Even the juices were refreshing and full of life. For three people, including appetizers, main courses, and fresh juices, price was amazing comparing to food experiences and Juices, which were very reasonable for such quality and experience. Truly, Ena Latin Fusion Cuisine delivers a beautiful blend of flavor, ambiance, and value, a place that stays with you long after you leave.
We came for a dinner with friends and were happy to find a place that was open on Sundays. Service was prompt and friendly, knowledgeable without hovering. Conversation was easy as it was not a busy evening. Appetizers were all delicious and well made. There was an avocado appetizer somewhat like chunky guacamole served with house made corn chips, empanadas with lovely flaky pastry and corn fritters with shrimp. For my entree I ordered a vegetarian paella that was delicious—smoky with paprika and saffron—even though it didn’t have the crusty socarrat that comes from long baking. Still, it was lovely. Our desserts were a pistachio-ricotta cake and a flourless chocolate cake, both of which were excellent. We left with the subtle inner smile left by food made with love and with joy and that is what give this review a five star rating (I never give five without that no matter how good the technique.) We have eaten here four times over the years and liked it better each time. We will be back!!
We had a dinner with old friends on a Sunday evening. It had been quite a task to find a good place that was open on Sunday. The service was prompt and friendly. We started with some appetizers: a delicious mixture of avocado and other vegetables served with hand made corn chips, empanadas wrapped in lovely flaky pastry and corn fritters with shrimp. All were excellent. Entrees were also appreciated across the board. Mine was a vegetable paella with flavors of smoked paprika and saffron. It didn't have the traditional crusty soccarat (crusty rice), but this would require time to bake that doesn't make sense in a restaurant time frame. It was delicious. Our desserts were a pistacchio ricotta cake and a flourless chocolate cake, both of which were first rate. We left with the inner smile from food that was made with love and with joy. It was our fourth visit to Ena over a number a years and each time we like it better. And we will be back!
We went for a birthday celebration. The restaurant was completely understaffed. They had 2 waiters for 10+ tables, including one table of 14. We ordered our appetizers, which took an hour to get and left instead of staying for dinner. It was a very unpleasant experience and we will not go back.
Clean and pleasant environment with friendly and attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a lovely time catching up with an old friend over food and drinks for 3.5 hours. Wait staff was completely understanding... Attentive but never annoying or obtrusive. Food was a sight for the eyes as well as tasty as always.
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Great neighborhood jewel
Every time We've gone to Ena the food has been outstanding
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first experience was wonderful and Ill definitely come back next time I'm visiting Minneapolis!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went back to Cafe Ena for the first in several years and remembered why we have always loved the restaurant. The service was off the charts; the waiter offered to alter mocktails to suit our preferences for less sugar, and the results were terrific. The menu was varied and inventive. I had a seafood dish with pasta, and the mixed seafood was perfectly cooked (hard to do with this kind of dish), and the server quickly accommodated my request for more cheese without suggesting that we were philistines. Our only negative experience is that we chose to sit outside, and the flowers attracted a few annoying bugs.
It's hard to decide because there were four items on the menu that I wanted. Red snapper, pork tenderloin, scallops, and Lamb Chops all looked great. The cocktails were terrific.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Luvina, Snapper
It's been a while since we've been here... I've forgotten how good it is. True fusion of Latin plus other cuisines, it's always good. My wife and I both had the scallops with a Thai sweet risotto and it was amazing. Outdoor patio + great service makes a complete evening. Recommended.
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