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El Encanto, Kirkland, WA

El Encanto

4.7
4.7
425 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
1170 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for scenic views
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
    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.
    Seattle Restaurant Week Photo

Offers

  • Mezcal Mondays - Half Off Mezcal

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    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 425 people are saying

El Encanto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

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 offers a vibrant dining experience by Lake Washington with "great food and service," and a "beautiful location." The menu boasts unique Mexican dishes like Desherbada Benedict and creative cocktails. While some guests find it noisy, the "amazing atmosphere" and "spectacular views" make it a must-visit.
425 Reviews
  1. Janna

    Seattle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful views and impeccable service. Everything was perfect as usual.

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  2. Chrissy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    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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  3. Dilara VIP

    Seattle71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

El Encanto is rated 4.7 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Eastside
  5. Kirkland

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Booked 25 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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