Encanto Cocina & Tequila Bar in California

"The food is gorgeously plated, tasty, and get this … reasonably priced for a sit down service. The staff are welcoming. The place is beautifully decorated. Great design aesthetics. Modern, high end resort feels. I dropped in on a late lazy Fall Sunday afternoon and sat at an interior table with an open window view of street and shops. The Hubs ordered two crispy shell Diablo ground beef tacos (minus the crema) with beans n rice $16. He enjoyed the flavor of the meat. Not bad pricing either. I ordered pozole $18. The bowl was huge, bigger than my Charlie Brown head. It was served with tortillas and the usual condiments (chopped onions, cilantro, oregano, chilies). The flavors were mild. But I had leftovers and the next day, boy the flavors were way tastier ( spot on) with the profile. Mmm. The complementary chips and salsa were darn delicious. The chips were crisp and sturdy and held well against scooping up the salsa and bite. The salsa had great flavors and a nice thickish consistency. The place is exuding ambiance. Modern, fresh design aesthetics that have unpretentious, upscale vibes but that’s family friendly. Yes meaning bring the kiddos, but parents still gotta parent. Vibing first date, special occasion, or another family dining outing. I was vibing all three feels on a vacation mode feel even though it was just me and the Hubs (old ball n chain for a zillion years). Besides the interior dining area, there is an outdoor patio and an interior bar. For folks that have a difficult time or just plain don’t like walking stairs, you can park in the upper parking lot to north side of the movie theater. There is another lot as well on the south side of the theater, however the north side is closer. It will bring you to the restaurant level without having to climb the stairs from the ground level. The walk has no incline involved. Even better, I’ll save my glute workout for another time."

"We enjoyed dinner after a movie. This was during the “soft opening” as they worked to get the kinks out of their systems. At the door, we were greeted by a warm and friendly hostess. The ambience was upbeat and inviting with a great decor. Our server was friendly and helpful, recommending several different dishes. Once the food arrived, I dug right in, before I remembered to take pictures. Fresh, hot tortilla chips and a spicy homemade salsa helped make it easier to wait for the entree. The chicken tortilla soup was delicious, deep flavor and just the right amount of heat. The fish tacos were also delicious. Plate presentation was appealing and the price was reasonable for the area."

"We had such an amazing experience here! The restaurant has a beautiful, upscale atmosphere but still feels warm and welcoming even with kids. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, making sure our little ones were comfortable while still giving us that fine dining experience. The food was absolutely outstanding, fresh, authentic Mexican flavors with a modern twist. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor, from the appetizers to the desserts. The cocktails were top notch too! It’s not easy to find a place in the area that feels upscale yet family friendly, but this restaurant is it. We’ll definitely be coming back!"

"Dad waxed poetic about the shrimp-bacon tacos, and he’s not big on talking food. My chile verde burrito had really excellent meat and was generally pleasant. It’s a stylish restaurant with careful service. Very pricey, so if I did it again, I’d go for something with a more unusual flavor profile."

"We loved this place and will definitely be regulars! We had the birria tacos, molcajete and octopus patatas bravas. Everything was delicious and would definitely have it again. When we come back we want to try the bone marrow appetizer. It looked so good and we kept seeing it flying out of the kitchen because so many people were ordering it. So glad we have this restaurant in EDH. Amazing vibes and great food and drinks."

"We are from Northern Cali and all I can say it was one of the best experiences that we ever had, fearless by eating at your mom's house if you're Hispanic. The quality of the food and service was amazing. The indoor/outdoor experience what's phenomenal. Takes you to an enchanted place words can't describe that feeling. Great prices for the quality of the food and service it's at the Top of my list for the most authentic food I'm friendly service makes you feel like you're eating at home with family simply priceless!!"

"this was our first time at encanto, so we didn't really know what to expect! they have a great outside seating area with tons of umbrellas to provide shade! when you walk in you're greeted by the hostess. we got sat right away and decided to sit at the bar to watch the niners game. the bar is BEAUTIFUL with a huge display of all their tequila options. we ordered right away and the food came out pretty quick. service was great; very attentive staff. my only complaint is their chips and salsa were a little womp womp. the chips in our dish tasted homemade and SO much better and more fresh. will absolutely be back to try some of their other options and cocktails!"

"Honestly this place is awesome, cool environment great staff, went on a date last night to a movie and had dinner there cause its right next to the theater. We shared a order of the taco special which was cheese stuffed pablano peppers with skirt steak and they were phenomenal, we also shared a order of the Baja fish tacos and they were great as well. All the flavors were on point and had a good kick on the spice level. Definitely going back."