Nice place. Clean. I was expecting to come to Country Kitchen. I took the risk to do something different and I wasn't disappointed. I got the Nicaraguan breakfast with plantains, but I did notice that they serve breakfast burritos for anyone that wants something more traditional in the morning. You should stop in. It's pretty good the service is great and I think the food is authentic. read more

Encanta Latin Grill - #H4 Desayuno de Nica / #H4 Nicaraguan Breakfast - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

Hi me and my family were passing by this restaurant and we decided we should try it and at first it was going good but then we ordered it took maybe an hour and when other customers were coming in, they were getting their food right away and when we got our food the food was dry. No hate to the restaurant. But this was my experience. read more

The food was delicious! I love getting the Salpicon because it's very lemony and it has the perfect flavor! The service was great! It's a really cute small place but I recommend you go and try Nicaraguan food. read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Salon - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

Ive never had Nicaraguan food before but I drive by this restaurant almost every day. I decided to try it recently and it was decent. I have no idea what the cuisine is supposed to taste like but I kept an open mind and it was pretty good. I got the fritanga which is a huge plate with different types of meat (pork, beef, chicken), fried cheese, gallo pinto (a type of rice and beans) a salad, fried plantains and plantain chips. It was a huge portion which I liked. Overrall, it was decent. It lacked a bit of flavor and could used more salt, but i also don't have any prior experience with this cuisine. For all i know this is how it is supposed to be. A second thought i had while eating this, was that it tasted "healthier" than what I expected because it wasn't a salty as I originally expected. There is plenty of seating inside. Ambiance is nice. Easy to hold a conversation. Very friendly staff too! read more

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Review #842 2025-014 Food Order: Pollo de Crema Jalapeño (chicken filet, Nicaraguan-style Jalapeno cream sauce, avocado, house rice, salad, tajadas), Unico Hibisco (hibiscus tea) Encanta Latin Grill, a hidden gem taking over the former Country Burger, serves Nicaraguan cuisine. I was hangry for some different & ELG popped up when I did a "hot & new" search. There wasn't much posted & no website, so I was grateful for Harrison Y's menu pics. I ordered the Pollo de Crema Jalapeño with a Unico Hibisco, & given a 20-min. pick-up time. I arrived a couple minutes early & waited another 10-mins; not sure of the delay since there's no other customers except a pair of guys halfway through lunch. The return trip to the office was quick so my lunch was still piping hot (temperature). The plate's serving was generous & that jalapeño cream sauce sounded & looked interesting, but didn't have too much chili heat. The Unico Hibisco offers a refreshing balance of sweet & tart to offset the heaviness of the chicken & cream sauce. I loved the tajadas (fried plantains), crisp crust & soft sweet banana interior. I ate the house salad first as it doesn't pair well with the entrée & other side.The sauce is absorbed by the rice as well as adding flavor... nom, nom, nom. The Pollo de Crema Jalapeño tantalizes your palate with tender, savory, creamy goodness! It's a concentrated menu with offerings for all meal times: breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Price points are fair? I don't have other local Nicaraguan restaurants for comparison, but the serving was generous so I had leftovers for a second meal. The dining room is spacious with mostly 2- & 4-tops. While there's no signage, you can't missed the bright light orange building with bright blue shingled roof. Since it's not a shared space, there's plenty of parking available no matter the time of day. Service is friendly & accommodating, but there's a slight communication gap due to their soft opening (my review is delayed... I dined here last May) & POS system set-up. My first Nicaraguan venture & it was magnificent... run, don't walk to Encanta Latin Grill! Recommended: Pollo de Crema Jalapeño (get this yumminess!) & Unico Hibisco. read more

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***** We stop again on our way to the beach area. The food still delicious as the first time we visited. Service is excellent as usual. Tasty Nicaraguan cuisine for sure! read more

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Torrance Food Crawl #436 I enjoy experiencing restaurants that offer foods that I haven't tried before. Encanta Latin Grill emphasizes Nicaraguan dishes, or, at least, has a Nicaraguan spin on common 'south of border' items. This brings forth a problem as I don't think I've previously had any Nicaraguan foods, and while the food here might be the best possible representation of Nicaragua, I don't know. What I do know is that each of my visits here has been a positive experience. The first item I had here was the El Chancho con Yuca (Yuca and Pork). Sauteed pork cutlets on yucca slices, with vegetables on top. The dish comes with a side of Nicauragan slaw, all served on a banana leaf. Different from what I've seen at other restaurants, but good. The Indio Viejo was a stew with beef, maize, tomatoes, onions, and spices. Very good. It came with a side of rice (rather dry) and plantains (starchy but good). The Tacos Nicaragunese were different than what I expected. The tacos were shaped more like flatuas but were fine. They were topped with a Nicaraguan slaw and what was described as Latin-style sour cream and tomato sauce, but seemed more like mayonnaise and ketchup to my tastes. Breakfasts have been very good. The Huevos Ranchero had a different spin, with sides of red beans, white rice, avocado, cheese, and tortillas. The Solchichas Sarositas made for a great breakfast burrito, loaded with potatoes and the typical stuff. Service has been good, however, most of the servers have difficulty with English so communicating can be a slow process. read more

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Tostadillas and tacos are super delicious! I also love the cheese corn cookies they sell. read more

Encanta Latin Grill - I orders jalapeño chicken plate - super good - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

Was in the neighborhood and decided to get the hubby a Nicaraguan burrito! Chose beef as the protein. The burrito has a thin tortilla with seasoned beef, beans, rice, pico de gallo (tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice) and sour cream inside. I tried it and it's tasty! Was informed that there was not "heavy" feeling in the tummy after consumption. This visit was in late August on a weekend. Everyone inside is welcoming and hospitable. I had an ice water while I was waiting for my to-go order. The restaurant itself is very clean and has a couple of flat screen tvs on the wall. The former occupant was once Country Burger. If you are missing the local burger spot that used to be here, Encanta listed burgers on their menu. Encanta is A-OK! Might be back if I want to explore more Nicaraguan food. :) read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Inside of a Nicaraguan burrito. 8/25/24 - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

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Hello all, I am a real customer that came in today with my family to celebrate my wife's 45 th birthday. We had a pleasant experience. The waitress waited on our every word and made sure we had what we needed and requested. 0 mistakes. The "parillada" for 4 people was excellent. However , the Nicaraguan style tacos were just amazing! Piping hot, crunchy tortilla with shredded beef dipped in ketchup and sour cream. I highly recommend this appetizer. Looking forward to my birthday celebration here in February. read more

De verdad Siento mucho escribir esta reseña pero nunca en mi vida había probado una comida tan asquerosa. No escribí esto para ofender y espero que tomen en consideración esta reseña y puedan mejorar en un futuro. El día de hoy 04/25 gasté 50$ en dos platos que compré y un fresco de maraculla para que me dieran enchiladas que no son comestibles y jugo falso con sabor a zuco. No se que tipo de comida nica es esta pero no vale la pena. El sabor de la enchilada sabía a podrido y el jugo ni que hablar es jugo de polvo. Llame para reportarlo y nisiquiera se molestaron en contestar. La verdad que pena que se aprovechen de la comunidad nica y les den este tipo de comido a presión tan altos, es un robo la verdad. read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Enchilada fritanguera - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

I LOVEEEE Nicaraguan food so you know I had to try out this new place. Happy to say: BOMB DOT COM! Waitress was super nice and patient since I didn't know Spanish and 1 plate (the carne asada) was big enough for both me and my sister to share. Also I didn't ask the waitress for extra (empty) plates but she had brought them out for us anyways without even having to ask. I know that's probably not a big deal but in my eyes, that was very kind of her. Also the cacao was *chefs kiss* Some things that stuck out to me was the carne asada. Was super juicy & flavorful and it did have bits of fat but not that much. Cacao was super good, def will be coming back for more. 10/10 + reasonable prices!! read more

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Delicious and homey, Encanta hits the spot for any Nicaraguan longing food from home with that homemade touch. For people who are not familiar, Nicaraguan food has a lot of similarities to Latin cuisine, carne asada, beans and rice, but with its own touch. Must have is the carne asada con gallo pinto and cabbage salad, ensalada de repollo, try with curtido, pickled onion topping, not spicy. The parrillada is a good get for a starter set to share and get a taste a variety. Bunuelos are a yummy dessert. I love the cacao to drink. Restaurant recently opened, still finding its customer base, highly recommend. A hidden gem. Tonight was especially good and piping hot 1/6/2026. read more

Food was great 1st time there and def would be back. Portions are big and at a good price. Chicharrón con yuca was my favorite.

I am of Nicaraguan background, and can appreciate some good Nica food when I see it. The family and I were out on a day trip and were lucky enough to find this location on Yelp. Food: Delicious, every item we ordered was fresh off the grill. We had a nacatamal, vigoron, platanos paladar, cocao , indio viejo and the fritanga plate. Everything was delicous. Service: Very attentive and nice. You will feel welcome here as if at home. Please note, this is homestyle eatery, so the food was being cooked by 1 very skilled chef, it was not a long wait, but its not fast food. Enjoy the conversation and company as you wait for the food. Nicaraguans are famous for their conversation ability, enjoy it to the fullest. We didnt try any dessert but I am sure it would have been delicious as well. read more

Nice size restaurant, clean, lots of parking in their lot. Friendly service with a smile. I had my doubts about this place because I'm Nicaraguan, and I usually have to take myself to unpleasant parts of L.A. to get my fix. But I was not disappointed. We tried the carne asada plate, which comes with the usual gallo pinto, ensalada, tajadas verdes & fried cheese. We also had the pollo a la plancha, a Nica breakfast, and a nacatamal. Everything was fresh, hot, and very tasty. No more driving in that awful L.A. traffic. This will be my new Nica spot. I will be telling my big family about this place. And I will be back soon! read more

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We had been meaning to try the newest restaurant at this location. Well it was AWFUL. Eva's were rubbery, bacon was burnt, hash browns have lots of unidentifiable black spots, toast was buttered with something that has an onion flavor, and the "jelly" was so thick it could not be spread (think gummi worm). Ham and cheese sandwich came grilled. Ham so salty it was not edible. Even French fries were not good. The former Country Kitchen was awful , this is completely inedible. Waitress did not speak enough English to know what iced tea is. Building is old but freshly painted, new floors, tables , and chairs. read more

I stopped here thinking it was still the previous business (Country Burger) only to find out it was under new ownership and the menu had changed. That being said, I wanted a breakfast burrito, and they had breakfast burritos. So I ordered one (the De Todo Suprema) and it was great. While waiting for the burrito, I spoke with one of the owners, Araceli, who explained that their main offerings were Nicaraguan and they were looking forward to introducing the food of their homeland to the area. Having never had Nicaraguan food, I was intrigued and retuned that evening and was glad I did. I brought my son along with me, but will leave it to him to post his own review. As for me, I had the Casero Carne Asada with a Cacao Con Leche to drink. The beef rivaled most any carne asada I have had elsewhere and the drink reminded me of horchata, only with a chocolate spin. Other than how good the food was, the service was attentive and helpful when it came to making a decision about what to order. The ambiance was casual and modern and had been completely redesigned from the previous occupants. Parking was also a snap with easy access from Western Ave. I wish them well in this new endeavor and am happy to have them in the neighborhood. I will return! read more

Encanta Latin Grill - My De Todo Supremo / The Everything Supreme burrito. I left the packaging for size reference. It was throughly enjoyable! - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

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The carne asada with tajadas was great, washed it down with arroz con piña. I will definitely be back to try some other dishes.

Food was delicious and great service! Very clean and spacious dining room. Will be coming back read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Trying for the first time Indio Viejo! Taste like a tamale with shredded beef and rice. - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

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My husband loves quesillo and it was great; he said the tortilla could have been better- but I was a fan. The pickled onions on everything please! I did notice a different type of rice used than the typical Nicaraguan rice, it was still delicious. I got the Pollo w jalapeño cream sauce. I'm used to being asked if I want white or Gallo pinto and if I want tajadas or maduros when going to a Nicaraguan restaurant, and that wasn't the case here, but it's okay- next time I'll ask if I can sub for what I'm craving. My husband got a fritanga and he also ordered an appetizer, tostones w cheese and Ensenada. Everything was great, he was stating how it was better than Porto Banco- I think that's the name of the restaurant I may be confusing it. Regardless, overall delicious! P.S. we got the cacao and it was yummy! I saw the pics and asked my husband for some- be warned it was $15 for 4. Will be coming back. read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Cacao - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

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Todas las fotos de comida aquí son del restaurante y de cuando era otro dueño el lugar está vacío y no hay aire acondicionado me estaba ahogando mientras esperaba por mí comida y cuando por fin me dan mi comida fue un desastre y todavía le pregunté si esa era mi fritanga y dijo si y le pregunté por el plátano maduro y me dijo que ahí estaba nada tenía sabor y unas muy salada y otras no tenía sal ni sabor pagué $37.00 dólares por eso,no lo recomiendo read more

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The best breakfeast burrito in town. Look no further. Mix of everything. I get it every week.

Good Nicaraguan food for a good price with Good Customer Service. Hands down #1 in the South Bay!

This new Nicaraguan restaurant in Torrance has only been open for two months, but it's already a culinary star. My wife, a Nicaraguan herself, and I recently dined here, and the experience was nothing short of a flavor journey. We began with plantains and guacamole--a harmonious duet of crispy and creamy. The main event featured two steak dishes: one marinated to tender perfection, the other paired with a chimichurri that danced on the palate with a zesty flair. The service was kind and personable, making us feel right at home. Generous portions and authentic flavors transported us straight back to our honeymoon in Central America. This hidden gem is a must-visit for anyone craving an authentic and delicious culinary adventure. And a huge bonus that we're done driving on the awful 110 to downtown Los Angeles for Nicaraguan food! read more

Had the chancho con yuca and it was so flavorful and tender. Portions are very generous and made for a nice dinner date :) read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Chancho con Yuca - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

The staff is really great and the food amazing the nacatamales are so good here! A cozy spot to sit and eat very clean as well!

New place for me... simple breakfast burrito first. Was very flavorful and hot. Arrived as door opened and still had food in like 10min. I will be back to try more on the menu! Dr. T read more

Absolutely delicious! A great spot serving Nicaraguan food in Torrance, right on Western Ave near Carson. A family owned restaurant that opened 2 months ago. The ambience was relaxed and feels like home. We ordered a few dishes to give it a try. We started with the tostones cup with guacamole, the guacamole was freshly made with very crispy edge but soft center green plantains. We ordered to drink the chia with Tamarind and a freshly pressed orange/carrot juice. For main dishes we ordered the chimichurri churrasco that came with green plantains, white rice, and fresh salad. My husband said the plantains were perfectly crispy and the steak was delicious. I had the very classic Nicaraguan dish, carne asada with gallo pinto, ripe plantains, fried cheese, fresh cabbage salad and pickled carrots and onions. The carne asada reminded me of my grandma's carne asada at our backyard bbqs, it really tasted like home. The service was excellent! Every dish was freshly made, and you can really taste the care put into the food. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife, so it takes some time, but the wait is definitely worth it. If you never had Nicaraguan food or are over the long drive into deep LA, this is a must try! This is a 10/10 and happy to support a family owned restaurant! read more

Encanta Latin Grill - El Chimmi Churrasco plate - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

It was my very first time here, I can definitely say I was impressed with their food. Very delicious and well served. The service was excellent and very friendly and super clean. I can definitely say I will be back over here and I know that it's a 2 and half away drive but now days you don't find places with this kind of service. If any of you ever get a chance to come out here and try their food out. I promise you that you won't be disappointed. read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Breakfast plate - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

I was very excited to try this place out. Awesome a Nicaraguan restaurant in the south bay. The place itself was quite nice and clean. We are a party of 6. We ordered appetizers and drinks and our main courses. Unfortunately for us the girl that tended to us seemed very shy and new. Almost uncomfortable to take our order. So with that being said our experience was not pleasant. Our appetizers came out almost 25 minutes later. To top it off they were cold. Than our utensils where finally provided and our drinks where finally served, which I had to request the strawot yheuvwouldnt be provided. When do appetizers come out first and then the refreshments that's crazy and even more there was only 2 other tables at the moment with customer's. It was with us and them. So the restaurant was 80% empty. Our food finally came out half off it. Than another 15min later still waiting I had enough and was so disappointed that I didn't want to eat there anymore it was time to go. At this point we had been there already 1 20 minutes that's crazy. I hate to post bad reviews but I must be honest in order for the owners to hopefully read this review and do better. I want them to succeed in a great way I support my fellow nicas.. But I can't encourage bad service like this. I took pix to share with all my family because I thought it was going to be great. But it wasn't the cacao wasn't sweet at all and it almost tasted rancid or added milk to it to make it better for the day. Also the ensalada had no lime or flavor it tasted like they put vegetables together and that was it not lime salt nothing. My tostadas Nicas where so soggy when I tried to pick them up they broke completely mushy and where very cold so where my Maduros en Gloria. The gallo pinto could be better its okay but not good. The Carne asada was Smacking good. Great flavor. My vigoron was plain like I said they just threw the vegetables together no seasoning. My wife had pescado a la topitapa lacking flavor also. The fajitas where ok. The desayuno nica the eggs where good. I apologize about this critique but it's true. Honestly I would have been better off driving all the way to LA 27 or potobancos or la Sevilla atlleast i would have received my money's worth. I hope they do much better. Maybe it's because they're only 5 months new I don't know just sucks my experience was like this. read more

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Food is very good. Just takes forever to be ready. Good vibes though and they were very kind. Just won't be coming here for my lunch break again. lol read more

I got the Carne Asada plate and my bf got the Chancho con Yuca. Both were delicious and had an authentic traditional taste. Happy to have Nica options in the South Bay. read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

Food was average. Service was awful. Would not come back. Music was loud could not hear the person in front of me

Solid Nicaraguan food! I came back from visiting Nicaragua and was curious if any local places were around. Amazingly this restaurant just opened up. The service felt authentic and the food was good. Just remember in Nicaragua sometimes the serving time takes a while so be prepared if you need to wait. Still worth it. Hope this place sticks around. read more

Encanta Latin Grill - Tacos - Nicaraguan Near Me - Torrance, California

Stopped by for breakfast it was ok it is a bit overpriced in my opinion. I got the basic Nicaraguan breakfast cost is $16. This plate came with avocado but it was three small slivers of avocado and the plantains were cut so thin and overcooked. Not sure if I will be back to try something else. read more

Best Nicaraguan food!! They have the best Indio viejo and cacao. Authentic flavor and excellent service read more

This is a brand new Nicaraguan restaurant opened barely a week. My family is from Nicaragua so I am familiar with the dishes and decided to try out since there are not many Nicaraguan restaurants. I ordered the guacamole with chips, casero carne asada and the pollo planchita. The guacamole had all the right flavors and was a perfect appetizer. The casero carne asada was perfectly paired with the signature Nicaraguan dish "gallo pinto". Everything came together the meat was flavorful and the texture of the tajadas complimented the dish. The pollo planchita had a salad topped over the chicken. The seasoning and flavor on the chicken was also good. Hard to choose between choosing either one. Highly recommend this restaurant for anybody looking for authentic Nicaraguan food. read more

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Hours not accurate. You need to update them, so people don't drive for nothing ! Not happy