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    Encultura

    4.0 (226 reviews)
    Open • 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Pineapple margarita & tacos.
    Jocelynn L.

    Okay guys, my friend found Encultura after wandering into the Packing District, they even offer an outdoor patio seating area with outside bar. Here is where we stumbled upon one of the best bartenders we have encountered, his name is Chris. He was very polite, knowledgeable, and very charismatic. On Tuesdays they do happy hour & they have really good drinks and tacos. Tacos are small in size so be sure to order more. The drinks were delicious & Chris even made some customized ones for us. Will definitely come back again!

    Caitlin H.

    Hidden gem at the Anaheim Packing District! The bar is definitely the place to be. Happy hour was fantastic, with great drinks and an awesome atmosphere. Chris, our bartender, was incredibly attentive, friendly, and brought such a fun vibe to the experience. I had the tacos and the crispy tripas were absolutely delicious, perfectly crunchy and packed with flavor. As for the drinks, I devoured the guava margaritas. They were so refreshing and dangerously good! Great food, amazing cocktails, and outstanding service. I'll definitely be back!

    Suriya P.

    I had a great experience at En Cultura inside the Anaheim Packing District! The brisket was tender and smoky, the barbecue chicken was flavorful, and the mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were the perfect sides. I also really enjoyed the chile verde wings. They were saucy with a nice peppery kick. Everything tasted fresh, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Definitely a unique spot for barbecue in Anaheim!

    Loaded Fries
    Derrick C.

    This place absolutely blew me away! It was my very first time at the packing house. When I was looking at the menu this place stood out to me the most even tho have some amazing food places. I got the BBQ Brisket Burger and when I tell you this thing was juicy and humungous! I'm not lying, check the photo lol. This thing comes with curly fries and the curly fries are also on point. The service was great. Inside the restaurant itself is pretty small, you're better off find outside seating or all throughout the packing hous Of course definitely gotta go back to try other things. And to top it off this place has toothpicks so they automatically get 5/5 from me

    Laurel T.

    I decided to walk around the Anaheim packing district before my reservation at, En Familia. And then I ended up canceling and trying a little bit of everything from all the places in here. And thats how I ran into, Encultura. Without knowing that it is the sister restaurant of, En familia. Where do I start? First off, the place smells amazing. You can smell it all the way down the hall. The service that Sergio and Ricky provided was a solid 10/10 The place is Halal certified And it is the perfect fusion of Mexican-inspired barbecue. (The BBQ is Texas style) They have a few tables inside and outdoor seating. It's located all the way at the end of Anaheim packing district. They also have a bar outside. If you can't find it, just come inside and ask them for Directions to it. (They have a sign inside pointing to where it's located) They have a really big variety, and it's so hard to pick what to eat here. After help from the lovely staff, Sergio and Ricky gave some recommendations. (I can't stress how nice and helpful they are) -The bbq empanadas were definitely coming home with me. I ended up getting them to Go. And then to dine in -the California brisket burrito (huge portion) The food was absolutely amazing. I wish I would of tried more of their regular BBQ dishes and I'd love to come back for their burger They have a section on their menu of - bowls Tacos Burritos Bbq Bbq platters A variety of sides Mocktails Cocktails (their bar is located outside) Burgers sandwiches Appetizers A create your own area of the menu And seafood options They have all their BBQ cooking in house Their sauces are all made fresh I ended up getting ice cream from a vendor across from this restaurant. I asked them if it was ok that I sat there and ate it since I wasn't feeling that well (I came here not too long after a procedure) and the staff was extremely kind about it and allowed me to sit there and finish my ice cream. They even checked on me a couple times asking if I was ok Parking is easy Staff is friendly (Sergio and Ricky) Portions are large Halal Everything tastes extremely fresh The sauces were amazing If you love BBQ, Mexican food or you're a fan of fusion, you'll absolutely love this place and you need to add it to your list ASAP

    $5 Tuesday margaritas
    Hai D.

    Nice to have this outside of Packing District. Music was very loud, Lakers and Dodgers game was on during happy hour. We order 1/2 off tacos range from $6-10 a taco which was very pricey for what you received. Ordered Prime brisket tacos -tender Smoked chicken -overcooked lack of seasoning Burnt ends -tasted a few days old and very dry Wagyu Loaded nachos -basic nothing pleasing Smoked chicken quesadilla -same chicken as the tacos , very dry and flavor lacking Drinks We had our first round of Margs and beer come out within minutes, then the bar got busy with just one bartender , she admitted she forgot to submit our order after 15-20mins. It was about a 1/2 hour wait in between. Hopefully she gets more help in the future. We asked for tripas tacos but they were sold out at 5pm shocking... the owners were sitting across the bar, noticed that one of them went straight to the grill grabbed some meat and eat it as we were waiting for our food and drinks to come.. shocking that they would display that. Prob the biggest let down for a cinco de mayo celebration in a while

    Brisket fries
    Lola P.

    I recently tried En Cultura BBQ at the Anaheim Packing District and I'm still dreaming about the food. The seating inside the restaurant is limited but there is plenty of seating inside the building. The service was quick, the staff is super knowledgeable. I ordered the elote riblets and the smoked Wagyu birria burger, and wow.... the burger was fire. The brisket was incredibly tender and packed with flavor, topped with Oaxaca cheese, onions, and cilantro on a soft brioche bun. It also came with curly fries that were cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The elote riblets were just as impressive. They were seasoned with crema de coco, tamari, lime, and a mild chile that added great flavor without any real heat. Super tasty and something different from your typical BBQ. My sister ordered the brisket fries, and those definitely didn't disappoint either, they were loaded with brisket, beans, and chipotle crema. Every bite was rich and satisfying. If you're at the Packing District, this spot is a must-try. Everything we had was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be back!

    birria burger, bbq brisket loaded fries, bbq platter
    Alberto R.

    This place is located at the packing house right next to hans. They have a small inside seating area & a bar area outside as well but that doesnt open until 5pm. Service was great. I got the bbq brisket loaded fries, birria burger & small plate of bbq. The birria burger easy 10/10 for me. It came with curly fries and some consome. It was juicy and thick. The bbq brisket fries were a bit pricey but they were good 9/10. I saw these in a tik tok video that went viral. The bqq plate was also good shiii I left happy lol everything was fire & they were playing bangers the whole time I was there. make sure to get some of the red bbq sauce

    Julio G.

    I went to the Anaheim Packing house and this place stood out because I noticed they actually do use wood smoke to make their meats. I ordered a wagyu quesabirria, a prime burnt ends taco, a prime brisket taco, and a BBQ platter to try the other options. I'm glad there are no "special sauses" that have mayo included in them because for people that are allergic to eggs, that's really dangerous. Most places don't disclose this information. Anyways, the meat was delicious. Personal preference, I don't like the sweet bbq sause that came with the prime burnt ends taco because the combination with cilantro, onion, lime and salsa did not go well. Although, I can see other people liking it. The reason this place caught my attention was for the uniqueness of the type of meat combined with mexican style tacos. I would definitely try this place again on another visit. I would recommend that some of these tacos need to come with a little bit of guac to eleveate the mexican flavor. I also feel the salsas could be better. A great salsa combined with these great tacos would take them to another level. Out of all the options, the prime brisket tacos were the ones with the highest potential to be even better with a great salsa and some guac. I highly recommend this place if you're in town because people are nice and friendly and the meat is thoughtfully done well.

    Mac n cheese side
    Ambar R.

    This place is located inside the Anaheim Packing House. I ordered a Barbecue Platter with Brisket and Chicken with a side of Mac n cheese and Elote. The meat was tender and seasoned well. The brisket was my favorite. The sides were a bit basic so the meat carried the plate. The cashier was super nice and gave good recommendations. I would come again

    *Prime Brisket Bowl
    Marisa Q.

    Encultura *April 10th, 2026 *6pm- Friday *2 Stars Environment: *Inside Anaheim Packing District *Moderate Service *Moderate Parking Lot Food/Drink: *Smoked Wagyu Birria Bowl *Prime Brisket Bowl My sister and I decided to stop by Encultura while walking through the Anaheim Packing District because the smell and pictures of the food looked really good, which made us excited to try it. Unfortunately, the food ended up being a bit disappointing overall. We ordered two medium bowls, which came to be a little over $40, and for the portion size, it felt a bit overpriced. The smoked wagyu was tender and had good flavor, but the rice was very dry, with some parts even seeming undercooked, which really affected the dish. The prime brisket bowl was even heavier than expected, with noticeable puddles of oil sitting in the bowl. It made the meal feel overly greasy and hard to finish. That said, the staff was very nice and accommodating, especially when we asked to have certain toppings placed on the side, which we appreciated. Overall, while the service was positive, the food didn't quite meet expectations.

    Brisket, chicken, wagyu birria, corn esquite, burnt ends, rice
    Erin K.

    A Mexican/BBQ fusion counter service restaurant in the Anaheim Packing House. Visited on a Thursday evening, and the line wasn't long, but tons of orders were being made, so they might have a online take-out system available. Like a classic BBQ restaurant, you were able to create your own plate by ordering meats by the 1/4 pound. I typically don't got for chicken at BBQ spots, preferring the smoked red meats, but the chicken on this menu was listed as "brushed with mole; service with more for dipping," and I am a huge fan of mole! I ordered the chicken breast, brisket, and side of corn equite. As I mentioned, tons of orders were being picked up, so it did a significant amount of time for our food to be ready. My food came out 10+ minutes after my friend's who ordered more and directly before me. When looking my order, I noticed instead of a chicken breast, I got a cup of chopped chicken with no mole. I brought it back to the counter asking for additional mole for dipping (like stated on the menu), and was told they were out of mole for the day. Such a bummer because I would've chosen another meat option if I had known this would be the case! The brisket and corn were good, overall my favorite meat was the wagyu birria.

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    Bonnie L.

    Walk up to the counter and order. Nachos. 9/10. Chips were fresh and it was fully loaded. They did not skimp on the toppings. Very tasty. Plenty of cheese and guacamole. Prime brisket taco. 9/10. Lots of flavor. Tons of meat. Birria taco. 7/10. A bit dry. Especially when compared to the brisket. Great option for dinner.

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    Food is awesome. Taco Tuesday is the real deal. Chris behind the bar is on it. Will be back soon!

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    Is the food here halal?

    Yes, all the meat is halal. The wagyu and lamb are halal Australian meat. The non wagyu beef is creekstone farms. I can't remember where the chicken is sourced, but the chef did say it was halal as well.

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