06/28/09

Service remains an issue

by jnmic

Nothing more maddening to have very good food but TERRIBLE service. Have visited 3x hoping that things would change but apparently management is comfortable with the status quo. Not a new topic for them, has been since they opened up.......too bad because it could be a great place (atmosphere and food is top notch).

• Pros: Menu is unique; Food is very good
• Cons: Service - - multiple visits poor, poor, poor

05/23/09

Great Experience

by CurlyStew

We recently tried Cafe Ena for the first time. The service was fantastic, very helpful. The food was even better. It was also Thursday, which i guess is half price wine night. Will definately be going back and recommending to friends.

• Pros: Ambiance, Food, Service

04/14/09

fantastic

by CSMobileUser

My wife and I thought this place was awesome! I had the Ave. and my wife had the halibut with red pepper risotto. The server was very helpful too.

03/01/09

soooooooo yummy...it really is mouthwatering

by hippiejwls

some of the best food i have ever had!!! i cant stop going back. the service is always amazing, they waitstaff is super knowlegeable, and very good at explaining things to u... their bread and butter basket is anything but ordinary, its not really butter, im not sure what it is but its soooo good!!! in the summer u can even sit outside and bring your dog with u(obviously if its well behaved)they also have really good sangria(one of the guys told me their trick is that theres actually not any brandy in it, just lots of wine)my fave app is the caso fundita

• Pros: literally everything
• Cons: its a tad bit expensive if your on a budget but they have great happy hour specials so.......

01/03/09

Great food

by pug4419

This restaurant has great food, loved it. There chicken cordon bleu-like dish that I had was amazing and I'll be sure to come back.

• Pros: Great food
• Cons: Expensive

12/03/08

Absolutely SUPERB!!

by Mosleyj

Truly superb!! Very nice slection of entrees. Excellent brunch on the weekend. Secluded location provides extremly pleasant and comfortable ambiance for relaxing and enjoyment.

• Pros: Excellent food and diversified menu
• Cons: none

10/16/08

Can't Miss

by RFR

What a great neighborhood restaurant! Took college buddies there and one from St. Paul has been back five times.

Two friends from Pittsburg thought it "unbelievable".

A Latin-fusion restaurant stakes it claim in South Minneapolis

by Molly Priesmeyer

In Short
Owner and chef Hector Ruiz is making quite a name for himself. The former executive chef of Prima has embarked on bringing the globe to Minneapolis, with El Meson, La Chaya bistro and Café Ena, where his artful dishes are inspired by rich, Latin cuisine and French flair learned from years studying abroad. The dining room is equally as comforting and globetrotting as the unique food, combining warm, mosaic patterns and hues with a candle-lit bistro ambience. And the service feels strictly local, offering a neighborhood atmosphere and delicious food born from ideas and recipes far away and centuries old.

10/15/08

Great atmosphere - Gem of S Mpls

by emyost

My husband and I have been going to Cafe Ena since they opened. It's our favorite place to celebrate milestones in our life and to impress out-of-town vendors and relatives. We're so happy to have this gem so close to home! We brought my parents who are very into their wines and they were pleased with the selection. The food is always amazing and unique. Anything with the coconut risotto is my favorite!

• Pros: Cozy and intimate without being stuffy
• Cons: Gets very busy on weekends

10/13/08

Great cuisine right in a South Minneapolis neighborhood...

by kathy49

This is a very comfortable and casually elegant neighborhood restaurant. The service is great...always friendly and accommodating. I usually have numerous special requests and care is always taken to get it just right. Every meal I have had here was excellent..I usually try the fresh fish entree and my daughter enjoys the beef. Price is right...parking easy and what I really like is everything fresh daily ...including the deserts which are delicious and different. I highly recommend Cafe Ena and we will continue to make it one of our regular evenings out. We also used their catering services as organized by Erin (the owner) and this party was in June and I am still getting comments about how good the food was...again I highly recommend you consider Erin and her staff for your catering needs.

• Pros: Totally fresh ingrediants, good menu choices,location and service