A cute place. Intimate, bright and cheery, just the kind of atmosphere you're looking for in a casual meal. The Yucca Scramble with Steak was good; they should rename it the "Hard & Soft" because of the changing consistencies of the foods on the plate, including among the yucca section alone. And the Tilapia with Rice was tasty, you can't seem to go wrong with Tilapia, as everyone now seems to serve it. 15 years ago I never heard of it, now it's everywhere; it must be a good tasting fish that is easy to farm. read more

Return trip: we had the seco de pollo & the beef saltado. Both were mouthwatering. Cheers to their mango mimosa. read more

Chimborazo - Something con pollo - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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One of the consistently best restaurants in Minneapolis. The ceviche and the flank steak (also the vegetarian plate) are probably my favorites, but I don't think you can go wrong. They are doing take-out orders just as quickly as ever even with Covid-protocols. Parking is easy in the neighborhood or in their lot. read more

Their food is delicious! Authentic, yummy! Docking a star because service seems to be consistently slow, but if you've got the time, it's worth the wait! read more

The restaurant is small, we missed it when we came to the location using GPS. They could use a bigger sign. The servers were nice and helped us decide our order when requested. We had arrived at 1 pm, so we could still order from the breakfast menu. We tried the chorizo omelette., spicy soup, veg sandwich and a veg entree. My wife says that the veg sandwich was the best she ever had ... one of the reasons for the 5 star rating :) The menu is reasonably priced. Worth another visit. read more

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My husband and I went to Chimborazo around 8 PM on a Friday night and we were lucky enough to get the last table. I love the space! As others have mentioned it is small and quaint. The decor is minimal but consists of pictures and fabrics from Ecuador. This made me really feel that I was transported there! On Friday nights they also have live music that really set the mood for a date night. It seemed like the perfect spot for small groups of people. Now to the food! It was all very fresh and approachable. We ordered the ceviche and sweet plantains to start. The ceviche was shrimp which makes it extremely approachable. The citrus / tomato broth was the perfect bite on a winter night. The plantains were sweet and interestingly topped with cheese. I've never had this combo but I plan to more often! Because we weren't starving and we knew we wanted tres leches we split the hornado con papas. The pork was perfectly cooked and the potato/cheese pancakes were comforting. I would highly recommend this entree! We ended with the tres leches and we were glad we did. It was the perfect size to split and you could taste that it was homemade. It has inspired me to try to make tres leches at home although we may just be visiting Chimborazo more often now :) read more

Chimborazo - Tres leches, obviously delicious! - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Amazing food and atmosphere, I highly recommend it here and I would recommend el churrasco, the taste is impeccable!

First time here so I was not familiar with the find your own seating. When I went to the bathroom , I came back and a couple had taken my table. The waitress kindly removed them and I got my seat back :). The seat area quaint, but filled up quickly on a Thursday night. I ordered the Saltado and two empanadas ( queso and beef) The saltado was salty for me, I would try something else the next time. read more

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Can't go wrong with Hornado Con Papas or Flank Steak. Love this place C and they gave expanded their patio which is a nice touch. Came for date night and got a deal on bottle of wine also. Highly recommend read more

I really love this little restaurant in NE Minneapolis where I have been going for about three years now. My favorite dish is the Saltado. The Chaulafan is also very good. Its all probably good but I have not ventured outside of these two yet. The price is quite reasonable as well. Best to arrive early on a Friday or Saturday evening as it is quite popular and you may need to wait behind several others for a table to come available. Its worth it, thought. Also a great place for a first date if you want to impress. John Huberty, Anoka Attorney read more

Okay I am still ordering the steak every time I come here. Plus the food taste even better as leftovers! Lost a star because of the long wait for groups bigger than 4 people. It appears that even though they expanded their dining area, they couldn't possibly expand their kitchen and staff with such limited space and awkward layout of the restaurant. When you walk in, there are so many people crowding around that you will miss the sign that says to check in with the hostess all the way up front in order to be on the waitlist. With that said, the food is still as good as I remembered. The yuca fries are amazing!!!! They ran out the night we were there and we got the last plate!! read more

Tried Chimborazo on a particularly adventurous night. We had an idea of what to expect; but I did NOT anticipate having the BEST beans of my freaking LIFE. My spouse was also incredibly happy with his order. We will order from here again......and again. Only con: VERY salty. Expect to be bloated the next day. read more

Love this place and am always happy with my order whether take out or dining in. Love just saying llapingachos too...

Delicious food. Great service. Small establishment, so you may have to wait a bit for a table, but the food is with it. Also check out their nightly specials. We LOVE this place! read more

This is my favorite Ecuadorian restaurant. The food is always made fresh and served hot. I have a hard time not getting the beef saltado every time- the beef is tender, it comes with bell peppers, delicious steak fries soaking the sauce, tomatoes and white rice that's not bad at all. There is also a tiny slice of avocado (wouldn't mind if they doubled or tripled that). It's vinegary and just a little spicy, balanced and palette pleasing. The empanadas are served fresh and are meal-worthy on their own. The yucca fries are also delicious. I recommend going with at least 3 other people if you like apps, and split and try several of them together. The ambiance is very casual. There is some parking behind the building. read more

Delicious!! Chimborazo always offers a fresh, wonderful meal.... and that green sauce, oh my word!

Love it. We had ordered take out here a couple years ago and liked it. But I hadn't been back since - until today. Went with a co-worker. We shared a beef empanada, lomo saltado, and churrasco de pollo. The beef empanada came out hot and steamy with a super delicious chimmi churri sauce. We split it - which was enough to have as a starter for lunch. The lomo saltado was fantastic! We ate pretty much every little bite on the plate. The churrasco de pollo was pretty good - but would definitely recommend the other dish first. If you haven't already, give this place a try! read more

First time eating here I ordered chaulfan and the steak was rubbery. Change it to the chicken and the chicken was good and juicy I would tell people to eat here read more

While visiting the Twin Cities, my Ecuadorian husband and I were pleasantly surprised to see that this charming eatery was among the top restaurants in Minneapolis in TripAdvisor. We knew we had to try it. We sat on the cute back patio. We started with the shrimp ceviche and fried yuca. Both were great, but we were really impressed by the yuca. The yuca was crispy and the sauce on top elevated this otherwise simple snack to something really special. I had the encocado with mahi mahi for my entree. It was amazing! I lived in Ecuador for a few years and encocado was among my top three favorite dishes there, and I think this was the best I have ever had. Very rich and the mahi mahi was cooked perfectly. Also, that green ají served at this place is like crack of you're into spicy sauce. My husband was downright giddy to see caldo de bolas de verde on the menu and ordered it for his entree. I regrettably didn't try it, but he loved it. It brought out some nostalgia in him for sure. On top of all that, service was friendly and prices reasonable. I'm so glad we ended up here and we will definitely return in future visits to Minneapolis. read more

Had Paige as our server...she was Amazing!! But the teamwork here with all of the staff was so great! Our food came out hot and fast. But our Mimosas were to die for. My hubby and I had such a great breakfast we definitely will be back! read more

I visited this restaurant a few months ago for a second time and the food was amazing. I hate how crowded it gets, but that only says one thing... good is ANAZING. read more

One of the best places I have EVER been for food in the Twin Cities. Chimborazo is a place I tell everyone to go to. I am always so satisfied and full when I leave. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!! read more

This is one of our family's favorite places, and it's definitely a go-to when you're looking to show off some of the great Twin Cities eats to an out-of-towner. Everything on the menu is authentic, delicious, and comes at a great price (plus, portions are huge!). Always be prepared to wait--they don't take reservations, but are pretty quick at getting people in and out. When it's nice out, at least you can wait outside. It can get pretty crammed inside and you will feel like you're constantly in the way of people coming in and out of the kitchen. It's not the best place for larger groups (especially because they don't split checks on groups of 6 or more) but will still do their best to accommodate as they can. Parking has never been an issue, they have a lot but there is also plenty of residential street parking. It can get quite loud inside but it goes with the vibe of the place. And the food...amazing. While you're waiting in line, you have the opportunity to see (and get a whiff) of everything on the menu. We love the yuca frita and patacones con queso (plantain patties) as appetizers. The ceviche de camaron (shrimp cocktail) looked pretty tasty so that'll be the next thing on our list to try. The chaulafan (Ecuadorian fried rice with pork, shrimp, chicken, and egg) is a staple that we get every time--it comes with plenty to share, and often times we split it three or four ways. We tried the llapingachos con chorizo (potato pancakes) for the first time at our most recent visit and were not disappointed. Still haven't found anything better than the fried rice, but most of the dishes come close! For dessert, you must try the tres leche cake. Again, definitely worth splitting but it can't be beat. It's moist with the perfect amount of sweetness. The first time I was here, someone in our group ordered one after the meal and then ordered another to-go...ha. I just went a few nights ago and already can't wait to go back. read more

I am still in shock that a small hole in the wall restaurant could have such life changing food. My husband brought me here telling me along the way how amazing the food is and that you'll never taste anything like it, so my expectations were high. We pull into the place and I'm thinking ??? Are we at the wrong place? It's very small (I was told they expanded) and didn't look appealing from the outside, but once you step inside you smell everything you've ever wanted to smell. Any time an order came up the smell would surround the whole room! We ordered the empanadas de queso and platano muduro for appetizers and I could've just kept ordering them all day! Such simple dishes, but so much flavor and goodness. For our meals we ordered the hornado con papas and chaulafan with another order of plantains (because you always need more plantains in your life). Eating those meals you can tell how much heart is put into these dishes with all of the flavor and different tastes you get. I've had fried rice probably a million times, but this was SO good. The pork was so juicy, and they have a green sauce that's earthy and spicy and somehow goes with everything??I don't ever want fried rice unless it's Ecuadorian !! I will be back SOON! read more

Friendly wait staff, excellent food. The saltada sauce would make anything taste amazing! Everything is made from scratch. I cant wait to come back. We didnt have room for dessert but maybe we'll get a carry out next time. Yummy plantains and peanut sauce! read more

Rachel is hands down the best wait person I have come across in years! Started with a new, friendly hostess and ceviche (so fresh and delicious) and ended with tres leches. Everything in between was so good we ate all of it. Oh, and bonus on cork and carry. Wine is set for tomorrow on the deck. Gracias Chimborazo! read more

Ok the place was great, small but great! Service was awesome and very attentive to our request and when any delays they will let know ahead of time.. Now let's got to business; food was delicious, very tasty and enough to enrich your palatum.. The empadadas, yuca and other dessert were to give you what was coming for your real order and must give 4.5... Close enough to 5 so if you ever visit Minnesota, stop by and enjoy a real Ecuadorian food.. Bon appetite!!! read more

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Lovely dishes, good service, I have a food allergy and the server had great knowledge of the menu and ingredients

I wanted to absolutely love this place- I truly did. My hubby and I decided to give their takeout a try in the midst of the stay home order when food was our only still intact means of fun and adventure. I will say their pick up system is much more in order than many of the other fares we've ventured to, and the lady who took our order had perhaps the most amazing customer service ever. Seriously- this lady was so pleasant I'd give this place another shot for her alone ( hence the 3 stars) ! I tried the seco de pollo and immediately regretted getting stewed meat. In their defense I'm super picky and there were pieces that just looked chewy with bits of fat and blood- I just could hardly eat the food. It doesn't help that we were forced in to ordering takeout that had to travel 30 minutes.. a lot of good is just not good when it's not hot and fresh. I found the flavor to be lacking overall and the meat was chewy- I just chose wrong. My husbands Llapingacho dish wasn't bad. The meat was charred just the way we like it and the potato pancakes kept their creamy texture fairly well. I'm totally going back to check them out in person and try the saltado. read more

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went to eat with my wife there, delicious, Alex our server at this night is a rockstar

Always great food and great service! Favorites are the yucca frites, shrimp ceviche, llapingachos, and chaulofan. Comfortable and friendly ambience. read more

Excellent breakfast! The roasted pork is delicious. They set up a nice, covered patio area, everyone wears a mask and they couldn't be nicer. read more

The best restaurant in Minneapolis. Period. I worry about this place closing because outside of flying to Ecuador you can't get these flavors anywhere else in the world. Saltado in all varieties, the best llapangachos, yucca fries, etc... So good. Getting hungry. read more

Chimborazo is *probably* my favorite restaurant in the cities (for real). Such amazing, tasty food and a really great and cozy atmosphere. Their aji criollo (green sauce) that comes with everything is amazing. Everything I've had on the menu blows my mind, except for maybe the saltados, which are not my favorite. Anyone I bring there absolutely loves it too. Keep doing what you're doing, Chimborazo xoxoxo read more

This spot serves some of the best authentic Ecuadorian cuisine. From the rich flavors to the great service, you will enjoy your time spent here. I highly recommend trying the saltado as it is one of my favorite dishes offered. read more

Amazing food with GENEROUS portions... You really can't go wrong with anything here! The restaurant is small so you may experience a wait, but it's worth it! read more

Chimborazo - Great beer, best yucca fries, and an amazing roast Pork special!! - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The saltadas were fantastic, as were the llapingachos and yuka fritas. Everything we ordered (including the wine) exceeded our expectations. The service was also great. Our patient server gave us the lowdown on all the menu items, and made some recommendations. The restaurant itself was small, but cozy, and warmly lit. We lucked out on getting a table for five. Shortly after being seated, we noticed line forming by the back door. We will be coming back. read more

Chimborazo - Mmmmmm Saltadas. - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Never a bad experience! Make sure you arrive right or near after they open otherwise you will be waiting a bit for a table in this small but amazing restaurant. The starting dishes are all amazing, but I am partial to the llapingachos (basically a cheesy potato pancake) that is served with a spicy peanut sauce, num! Wednesday night is a great deal with their "date night" special that is two entrees (from a choice of 3) and a bottle of wine for $35, you can't beat that! read more

Chimborazo - The delicious llapingachos from Chimborazo! - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'll start by saying I've only been here for brunch - but if the dinner is even half as good, I'd still give it 5 stars! Ok, maybe the math doesn't check out, but that's not why we're here. The food here is excellent; brimming with flavors, warm and comforting, unique yet approachable. They have impossibly fluffy pancakes that somehow pair perfectly with a pile of shredded pork (see menu: *The* Chimborazo). If you're looking to try something you likely won't find anywhere else in the Twin Cities, give the llapingachos a try! Other Yelpers say great things about the tres leches cake, and honestly the only thing that's stopped me from getting it has been the fact that I've only been there before 11 am. I don't know how much longer I can resist trying it though. read more

If you're looking for Latin food and doesn't rhyme with "maco" or "murrito", check out Chimborazo. Ecuadorian food revolves around crispy, citrus flavors. My wife and I split the Yuca Fritas for starters, and were absolutely blown away by the aji criollo. It's an explosion of light citrus flavors that pairs perfectly with the crispy starch of the yuca. The saltado was perhaps the best I've ever had. The flavors of the peppers balance nicely with the marinated chicken and tomato creating a surprisingly well crafted flavor profile that is earthy and robust. Add fluffy rice and creamy avocado, and you've got a fantastic dinner. read more