El Encanto

4.4

400 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

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!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(425) 202-7114
Website
http://www.elencantousa.com/
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

Location
1170 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
Area
Kirkland
Cross Street
We are located in Carillon Point off of Lake Washington Blvd. in Kirkland
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

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!

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What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 $22. Rice and beans tasted like nothing. Drinks were good. Overall not a bad experience, but there many places in the area with better food for less.
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Greg
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was AMAZING. Food was delicious, margarita was tasty and the ambiance was perfect-a really cool and modern cozy spot right on the water. Would definitely return!
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Shawn
Seattle
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
First of all season your food, I have never had more bland meat. Both the Barbacoa tacos and the carne asada steak. The baked potato was the best thing we ate. The refried beans are Rosarita can beans watered down to look fancy. I have no clue what the appetizer was but it was gross. Paid 15 dollars for a 1.50 worth of avocado and mushy poblano with no salt that you call guacamole. Secondly both me and my wife were sick to our stomach all night. My wife can eat anything and not get sick. Literally and she was sick I woke up at three in the morning super sick ( spare the details) Lastly I never leave bad reviews, usually just don’t go back. But I am shocked at the reviews I read on this app that lead me to eat there. After reading the actual google reviews I see why I’m writing this. This place was louder than a bar on Friday night. Literally could not hear my wife. If your calling yourself Mexican serve Mexican but this fusion make it look fancy crap was gross and over priced. Who and hell sells Mexican food and charges 15$ for salsa?
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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

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

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 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Website
http://www.elencantousa.com/
Phone number
(425) 202-7114
Private party facilities
For all private room/full buyout requests please email privatedining@elencantousa.com

El Encanto

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Mezcal Mondays - Half Off Mezcal

Popular dishes

Tacos Fritos

Tacos Chavez

Churros

Menu

Dessert

Flan MexicanoUS$12.00

Santo Coffee FlanUS$12.00

ChurrosUS$13.00

Tres Leches CakeUS$12.00

Ice Cream SandwichUS$14.00

Gelato y SorbeteUS$5.00

Local PopsicleUS$6.00

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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