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Encanto Restaurant

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Local(503) 286-2929

5225 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203

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Encanto Restaurant
Local(503) 286-2929

5225 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203

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Expert Reviews of Encanto Restaurant

Citysearch | Tavern-heavy North Portland gets a much-needed infusion of tasty New Mexican eats and inspired cocktails.

Northwest industrial architecture and southwestern warmth blend well in this high-ceilinged restaurant, which features an open kitchen and large bar area. Bold green and mustard walls are sparsely decorated...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/06/2007
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User Reviews of Encanto Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by January M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm pretty much okay with any establishment that serves over 2 dozen varieties of tequila. And it should be mentioned that I am hesitant about "New Mexican Cuisine"
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tomasina C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We like Kelly, the bartender, she's great, always friendly, efficient service. Food is pretty good, we always end up just ordering a bunch of appetizers. I wish they had a larger selection of veg…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kelly is quite possibly what brings us back everytime. Actually, the staff in general is very cordial and you feel like family. I highly recommend all of the appetizers and the stuffed carne…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by brandon m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing Real NEW MEXICO taste the only restaurant in portland that offers a authentic modern New Mexican Cuisine. Service is always excellent. I love ENCANTO .VIVA 505
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara I.

5.0 of 5 stars. HEAVEN Service is always excellent and the food and sangria to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorri E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Eeek, geez. I read all these other great reviews so imagine my surprise at my own dining experience at Encanto, which was...uh...less than....um....stellar. First let me say that I really hate to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jaine p.

5.0 of 5 stars. Encanto is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is always excellent. The menu is innovative, yet approachable to all. The space is huge and a little industrial chic with cute authentic SW…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sublime. Thanx to Ann S for getting me in here months ago, when I was thinking a Pub Movie might be my best choice for a truly mellow evening out. The Menu beckons, I'm ready to go back. Encanto is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh, wow. This is what I've been waiting for. Not some re-done Taco Bell horror, but real, fresh Mexican food without the heavy cheese and refried beans that accompany most "Mexican" food in these…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Willus W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE the Encanto!!! I have been there 3 times, and have tried the pork stuffed sopapilla (twice), and the BBQ buffalo short ribs. Both are the stuff of lifetime cravings...wonderful! The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Great food, good service, pricey drinks

Went here for the first time last weekend and had a fabulous dinner. The special clam appetizer was huge and almost ruined my appetite for dinner but I managed to find room for yummy beef shortribs in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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1 Star?? You must be from California.

I usually don't put much stock in these reviews because the really excited 5 star reviews sound like they own the place and the really harsh reviews sound like they work at the competition. But, how on planet...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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!Mucho Caliente!

Since my boyfriend is remodeling our kitchen....we eat out A LOT, and this place is a gem. If you can't handle spice, don't even bother. Not only does North Portland NEED places like this, it was quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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i want to LOVE You...

Dear beloved neighbor, After another visit.... You brilliantly opened for business in our hood. A pioneer. You filled a void before anyone else. We appreciate that. I have been in to dine a number of times and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful fresh SW Mexican food with and excellent selection of adult beverages. Fundido appetizer is a good one for those that like a special queso dish with tortillas. Dinner menu is a simple one…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Max B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Visiting from San Francisco, was curious when my brother mentioned a new latin place with BBQ Bloody Marry's. So I was ready. My bloody marry had a rim garnished w rock salt, sugar, and cayenne…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Our special occasion spot

Once again we come away from Encanto impressed and satisfied. We love the comfortable, unpretentious surroundings -great music in the background- but the real star is the food. The menu is innovative and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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That green chili euphoria

Twice I've dined at Encanto, both times with native New Mexicans. Twice I have been overwhelmed with how delicious the food is, and how welcoming the atmosphere and service is. The Pueblo style enchiladas are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Me Gusta Encanto!

We love that this restaraunt is located so close to our house. It's sad to see all of the other bad reviews on here. I can say we go here almost every Thursday night for dinner and drinks and haven't had bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Best Place to eat in North Portland outside Mississippi

The meals are interesting and tasty with unique combinations and a great speacials menue. The Drinks are freshly made. Sit at the bar and watch the drinks being made or sit out back in the garden. This is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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mmmm, real sopapillas

We absolutely love Encanto! Not only has the area been desperately needing more great places to eat, but the food is so good, I always end up eating more than I should. We usually end up ordering mostly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Great food - Sucky service

I love Encanto! It opened up recently in my neighborhood of St. John's. We really needed a restaurant with this high quality of food, and it rises to the occasion. Being from the Southwest I am snotty about...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Abe I.

4.0 of 5 stars. New Mexican food is awesome. For being located in Portland, Encanto, as the only real New Mexican restaurant here, does pretty well. Actual New Mexican chilis are flown in, the bar boasts a whole host…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Welcome and thank you!

Just opened in January? I am just thankful that a restaurant like this exists! No place in Portland but here can you find sopapillas! But that doesn't begin to portray the interesting selection. You do not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Excellent authentic New Mexican

I went to Encanto with some trepidation after reading the previous reviews. However, I found the place to be outstanding. The drinks were good, service very friendly, and food was excellent...defintely not...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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Don't waste the money.

I was really excited to see such a unique new space going in. Tried it on opening night, just for drinks, loved it! Went back for dinner and drinks... it was terrible. We all ordered different entrees and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Delicious drink, service, but hold on the entree.

I was really excited about a New Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood outside of the typical taqueria joints in Nopo. The drinks were made wth love and the service was great. I had few starters and they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Nice place, okay food

Was disappointed that happy hour is advertised but not actually offered yet. Ordered drinks anyway and was very pleased - great bar! The food was just okay. I was anxious to try Encanto because of the reviews,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Awesome New Mexican Cuisine

Visited Encanto for the first time last week. I moved to Portland from Albuquerque, so I was skeptical that true New Mexican could be recreated. I'm very impressed! The Green Chile Stew rocks. The sangria was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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no happy hour...

this restaurant is in my neighborhood, so i thought i would try it out for happy hour. i went in about 5pm and told the waitress we were there for happy hour, she said, "oh, we dont have a happy hour yet, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Great Food!

We have watched as they remodeled this old antiques store into the new restaraunt and were excited to see it open. We were not disappointed! The food was great and very reasonably priced and the wait staff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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New Mex in No Po

In the interest of full disclosure, I have known Mike Martinez for many years. When I first met him, newly arrived and shaggy with a band of cohorts from Albuquerque, I was long and deep into the local indie...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Spicy But No Flavor

We are long-time residents of North PDX and are thrilled to see so many fine restaurants coming into the area. We eat dinner at these finer restaurants at least 3 times a week so we have a pretty good sense of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Welcome to the hood

I popped into Encanto the other night to check out the new spot in my neighborhood. It was great. I sat alone at the bar and chatted a bit with the bartender. The braised short ribs were killer and the they...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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