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El Encanto, Kirkland, WA

El Encanto

4.7
4.7
424 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Seattle Restaurant Week

    $50.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025
    We're back with another prix fixe menu for you this spring! Sunday March 30 - Thursday April 10 (Mon-Thursday & Sundays) enjoy 3 courses for $50 with some of our best dishes. Designed to share or enjoy on your own! Catch the sunset over a special meal with us.
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What 424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Eastside

    Innovative

  • Eastside

    Hot spot

  • Eastside

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastside

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Encanto dazzles with its "amazing views" and "great ambience," offering a perfect blend of "authentic Mexico City style" cuisine and delightful cocktails. Guests rave about the "outstanding service," particularly praising servers like Hugo and Joanna for their attentive care. Despite the bustling environment, it's a "wonderful place" to enjoy flavorful dishes and stunning waterfront scenery.
424 Reviews
  1. Chrissy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so good and with a wonderful view of Lake Washington. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food. Service was great too. The place was pretty full but I never had a problem hearing people at my table. I would definitely go back!

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  2. Dilara VIP

    Seattle70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceed our expectations. A very special place with great food and service. Location is exceptional.

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  3. Rebekah

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, ambience and food were all amazing! I’m so glad we chose this place to celebrate birthdays with friends!

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  4. christiana

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, excellent service, great cocktails. Highly recommend their taco bar and the Valentino cocktail.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The location is beautiful. It’s very loud inside. Food is average. I would recommend going for a drink and the chips and salsa.

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  6. Agustin

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at El Encanto, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience! The spacious and inviting ambiance made it perfect for both casual gatherings and events, and the service was nothing short of superb. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, and the entire staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. The food was exceptional, especially the Desherbada Benedict, which was truly to die for—every bite was bursting with flavor and perfectly executed. To top it all off, the desserts were incredible, beautifully crafted, and the perfect way to end the meal. With its outstanding food, impeccable service, and amazing atmosphere, I can’t wait to return to this gem of a restaurant!

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  7. Brian VIP

    Seattle72 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Seems like a typical Kirkland restaurant - expensive, small portion, but a good view. We each had two tacos and a drink - dinner was $130. The taco meats were delicious, and the guacamole was excellent. The rice is bland/plain and the beans are good, but I think you could eat the serving in one or two forks. Just not worth the price. For high end Mexican food, I’d pick Adrian’s in Bellevue.

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  8. Behrooz

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Carne asada was a little tough, and $9 for a beer was a little too much.

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  9. Zoe

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good experience. Food was good - we had Tacos Fritos, Caesar Salad, short rib tacos, smoked mushroom tacos, dobladas, churros, and tres leches cake. We also had two cocktails - Valentino and Flamingo Fizz. Everything was seasoned well and tasted amazing. The atmosphere is really cool. And the service was great. Would recommend.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely experience, great ambience and service, definitely didn’t feel rushed. food was really good , the shrimp tacos were 10/10 , guac was fire and the mocktail with orange and jalepeno was so delicious. would definitely come back

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FAQs

El Encanto is rated 4.7 stars by 424 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    Kirkland
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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