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El Encanto, Kirkland, WA

El Encanto

4.4
4.4
400 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
El Encanto is the latest restaurant to join Carillon Point, from the group that brought you Cantinetta and COMO. Enjoy Chef Gabriel's elevated Mexican menu featuring recipes passed down through generations. We offer two semi private dining tables that come with their own patio (weather permitting), available to book via email. Expansive outdoor dining and lounges overlook Lake Washington, which will be on a first come, first served basis. Come enjoy the gorgeous PNW with us, a margarita and your new favorite Mexican dishes!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–14:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (425) 202-7114
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Chavez
  • Private party facilities
    For all private room/full buyout requests please email privatedining@elencantousa.com
  • Area
    Kirkland
  • Cross Street
    We are located in Carillon Point off of Lake Washington Blvd. in Kirkland
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Mezcal Mondays - Half Off Mezcal

    23 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
    Mon - 17:00 - 21:00
    Whether you're a lover of mezcal or simply curious, Mondays are the perfect day to come to El Encanto. All mezcals are half off, all night, anywhere in the restaurant. Cheers!

    Mezcal Mondays - Half Off Mezcal photo

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastside

    Innovative

  • Eastside

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastside

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Encanto shines with its "amazing views" and vibrant atmosphere, perfect for waterfront dining. Guests rave about the "delicious food," with favorites like the fish tacos and unique cocktails. Service is often praised as "exceptional." While some find it noisy, the ambiance and scenic sunsets offer a memorable experience.

400 Reviews
  1. Madison

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Beautiful restaurant, great food, great service!

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  2. Diane

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome vibe. Solid food and drinks. Definitely loved the experience.

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  3. Jean

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service outstanding. I've been several previous times with friends and it was great every time. I came with just one friend this time and now they will want to come back too.

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  4. Marcos

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time I go for brunch breakfast, you cannot miss it! Benedict eggs with a Mexican twist!

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  5. Luis

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service couldn’t even complain at all. Date night is a must here, waiter was not to sure about how will he did since he was doubtful about his service but confidence is key so I hope that doesn’t effect him in the long run.

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  6. Andrew

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met friends and family for brunch. Food was very good. Special thanks to our waiter, Hugo who provided outstanding service. Definitely re-booking soon.

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  7. Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening together with friends… Cozy atmosphere delicious food great service we love, El EnCanto 

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  8. Nate

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here with some friends. Very cool ambiance with views of the lake. Our group got a bunch of tacos and they were fine, but small for portions for $22. Rice and beans tasted like nothing. Drinks were good. Overall not a bad experience, but there many places in the area with better food for less.

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  9. Greg

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was AMAZING. Food was delicious, margarita was tasty and the ambiance was perfect-a really cool and modern cozy spot right on the water. Would definitely return!

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  10. Shawn

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    First of all season your food, I have never had more bland meat. Both the Barbacoa tacos and the carne asada steak. The baked potato was the best thing we ate. The refried beans are Rosarita can beans watered down to look fancy. I have no clue what the appetizer was but it was gross. Paid 15 dollars for a 1.50 worth of avocado and mushy poblano with no salt that you call guacamole. Secondly both me and my wife were sick to our stomach all night. My wife can eat anything and not get sick. Literally and she was sick I woke up at three in the morning super sick ( spare the details) Lastly I never leave bad reviews, usually just don’t go back. But I am shocked at the reviews I read on this app that lead me to eat there. After reading the actual google reviews I see why I’m writing this. This place was louder than a bar on Friday night. Literally could not hear my wife. If your calling yourself Mexican serve Mexican but this fusion make it look fancy crap was gross and over priced. Who and hell sells Mexican food and charges 15$ for salsa?

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FAQs

El Encanto is rated 4.4 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for El Encanto

1170 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located in Carillon Point off of Lake Washington Blvd. in Kirkland
  • Area
    Kirkland
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–14:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 16:30–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Chavez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (425) 202-7114
  • Private party facilities
    For all private room/full buyout requests please email privatedining@elencantousa.com
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