Too expensive for small portions and not particularly good food. It would also help if the wait staff really conveyed the spice levels.

Our visit started off on the wrong foot having to wait for 25 minutes for our reserved table and another 10 for someone to come over and take our drink order. The hostess staff never checked in with us while we waited. We had to initiate contact regarding our wait. The restaurant is very nice visually but very loud made worse by loud music playing forcing everyone to speak even louder to be heard. My Manhattan was delicious but served in a very small sherry glass (about half the size of a typical Manhattan). The guacamole and corn dish were both very good. We ordered tacos that were good but not great. The mushroom one got the highest praise. The fish taco didn't have much taste. Once our service started, it was excellent. Overall we felt that it was very overpriced. read more

Excellent food and management. You are not going to find a better menu in MN. They go above and beyond to care for their customers and if you ever have a problem they go the extra mile to make it right. Health wise they are also top notch, hard to beat this place. read more

The worst restaurant experience I had in my life. Very overpriced drinks $16 that consist mosty from ice and juice. incompetent server that dis not bring me a drink even after asking for it three times. We ordered appetizers and main meal. We only got appetizers never main dish and half an hour later server showed up with a bill. She did not have a clue that we did not get our dinner. When we decided to leave due to poor service and pained for what we consumed, our bill had lots of add on items that we never ordered. Manager was rude and not helpful. Server was annoyed that we have complained! They never give us even a small apology for destroying entire dinner experience. We will never go back or recommend to anyone read more

Great food and service. Had the red snapper and Halibut. But it pisses me off that restaurants like this charge a 5% "surcharge," allegedly for COVID. Really? No businesses are suffering from COVID now. read more

Food was great, service - not so much. Beautiful ambience! Hope management trains their people better. Lots of workers standing around, not proactively going to tables and checking in on patrons. Took 10 minutes to be greeted, get water. Lack of communication between the staff. Wasn't provided proper silverware needed for our entrees. Empty plates weren't picked up, which caused flies to swarm given our patio seating. Felted rushed - no after dinner drinks or dessert menu offered. Hope this place figures out their process - has great potential! read more

Lack of service. Sat at table for 20 mins. Moved to bar. Better service there. Great food. Poor service.

Poorly managed with extremely slow service . Food was blah to mediocre. 1 hour to get tacos and 20 minutes for the only round of drinks. Food runner finally brought 2 plates and then bussed a table. After a few more minutes they remembered to get the rest of our food. Server was clueless. Won't go back. read more

Just had our second experience which was just as good as the first. This time we got to sit on the beautiful outdoor area overlooking the lake. The decor and vibe are both excellent. High level of service. Tonight we had Nicholas who was super nice and friendly. Very attentive and engaging. I tried the Adobo tostada and it was great. My wife had the shrimp tacos. The corn is awesome. Great margaritas. The Tres Leches dessert was amazing. We'll be regulars :) at this great new place. read more

I really wanted to like this place but I was so disappointed. I went with a large group to try it. The food is egregiously overpriced, 2 tacos were $18!! The menu has very limited options for entrees. The entire restaurant is loud and unpleasant. I could barely hear the person across from me. My sister ordered a salmon that was basically raw and felt sick after. The $15 chips and guac was surprisingly small. I had a headache after I left because of how loud it was inside. The only semi positive thing is that the waiters were nice, slow but nice. I was really hoping for a new good restaurant in Wayzata but Macanda was very disappointing unfortunately. I would not recommend going here. read more

The space was absolutely beautiful, service great! The food was over priced for what we were served! The guys had to go into town to get dinner after dinner at Macanda . We love the food from Del Prado's other restaurants. Gave it a try 3 x's. Not happy! They need to readjust there thought process for dinner for the average person (man). The 3rd time we brought our granddaughters ages 4 yr and 7 yr from boating. No food at all on the menu or were they going to creating a little something for them!! Not interested in going back until they change the menu. It's lake Mtka and families boat and stop for dinner. Apparently, they haven't gotten the memo yet! read more

We chose Macanda because of the setting and patio on Lake Minnetonka. The hype around the Del Prado restaurants also drew us in. Our table was in a good location with a great view. Our server was engaging but very busy and absent at times. We ordered a signature cocktail and margarita. Both were good in flavor but very small. The margarita was served on ice cubes and filled half a low ball glass. I honestly could have drank the margarita in two pulls. I had to sip it like it was 100 proof bourbon to make it last even 10 minutes. I am a bourbon drinker and understand a low ball glass with a small amount of drink, but this margarita was odd. I am guessing they believe the mezcal to be special and served it like a Manhattan or old fashioned. The queso and chips were very good. We ordered Baja tacos. The cut of fish was good sized and cooked perfect. The thin corn tortillas crumbled and made a mess. The tacos needed to be eaten more like a salad. I would order them again. We ordered the chicken enchiladas which were good and plentiful. Bigger appetites should do the enchiladas. We ordered the corn esquites at the servers recommendation. It is a decent side but we did not need it. Its just corn with a few herbs and sprinkles of cheese. They should just put a dollop of corn on a few of the dishes for aesthetics and variety. Overall a decent experience. You can have an expensive or reasonable experience at Macanda. Stick with beer, chips, guac, queso, and tacos and you will have a good time and avoid any sticker shock. If you treat yourself to signature cocktails, starters, mains, dessert, etc. you might find the prices a bit high for the experience. I went into the experience knowing the prices would be above average based on location, hype, quality of ingredients and expectations were satisfied. The octopus looked interesting. I want to try that as a sharable. read more

We got foodborne illness from Macanda on 07-29-22. Ordered Hamachi, beets, tuna tostada and octopus. Called Macanda following morning and left 2 voicemails on consecutive days and also sent an email with no follow up from them. Other than the food poisoning issue food was ok. Octopus comes with red and very burnt purple Potaotes. The purple potaotes cook faster and consequently per the chief they always burn. Ours were so burnt they were unrecognizable. I wanted to wait to see if they would respond before posting but it has been a week now with no response. read more

Chicken tacos are incredible! The guac was also delicious, the corn esquites were good not great though. Amazing margaritas. The service was super fast and friendly. Sat at the patio overlooking the water, it was great. Will come back to try more things! read more

Being a restaurant operator for 25 years I know what it's like to open a beautiful waterfront location. It is difficult, stressful and usually full off "learning experiences". That being said, I have to say I was highly impressed with Macanda and the staff there being open for just about 2 weeks. The theme and decor is obviously done by a talented team and feels cozy and open at the same time. It is gorgeous! The place was bustling at 6:00 on a Tuesday night and luckily we were seated on the patio as requested right on time for our 6:15 reservation. Sitting by the marina with a great view of the lake and a gentle breeze Im kicking myself for not taking some photos, but the company and fun guests seated around us took my mind off most other things. Our server, Lexi was outstanding - on the ball and friendly while not being overbearing. She clearly takes pride in what she does and gave great recommendations- everything was served promptly and at the correct temperature. I am not usually impressed by a cocktail menu and I sampled 2 of their menu drinks just to try. They blew me away & absolutely added to the whole experience, artfully crafted and so well balanced with nuanced flavors. Genuinely this added an over the top addition to our experience and exceeded my expectations! The Illeana is a must- drinkable with a fork when it first comes frozen, clearly packs a punch while not being boozy - the tropical fruits come through without tasting overly sugary sweet. I also had a refreshing gin based Spa Water, again just the right amount of ingredients to taste great and certainly feel not ripped off for the price, I advise eating the cucumber. I wish I had focused more on the food menu but will say the chips and pistachio guacamole were delicious an cauliflower tacos perfectly done and quickly delivered. A glass carafe of water was promptly refilled and placed on the table multiple times as we drank it down on a hot summer day. As I usually d ,much to my dates chagrin, my eyes were constantly on the rest of the restaurant and the service team. Young food runners and bussers smiling and doing their job efficiently, announcing the food as it arrived, and politely clearing dishes made me smile as well. The serving staff and management moving about were well composed and friendly showing that they cared. A stop at the Hi-Fi bar for one more concoction and a pleasant and knowledgeable bartender (that I don't remember his name) finished the evening off. I felt compelled to seek out the manager to compliment Lexi and team, as I rarely do, and I met the GM Dreianna (sp?) who was friendly and thankful, and clearly doing a great job. Will definitely be back and I can't wait. read more

One of the best octopus I've eaten. Our server made great recommendations and kept us laughing. My partner order some steak, also amazing. Drinks were strong and delicious, the vinyl bar was a perfect ending. I can't wait to come back! read more

This was our second time to Macanda and not only did the food and drink impress down to the last drop/bite/gorgeous ice cube, the service was above and beyond. Kathy-Jo was engaged, so personable and wanted us to be comfortable to share our take on each item we ordered as she would walk by. I decided to be honest about a dish I felt for me was slightly too much sodium (after being extremely pleased with everything we had had so far) and with that she came back a few minutes later to report that she had noticed the char on top was slightly heavier than she had seen typically and that the chef insisted they send us a new one. This experience was through and through the best dining we have had anywhere from start to finish. "Kathy-Jos" are what keep restaurants like this thriving and at the top. We will most certainly be back!!! read more

I went here and let me tell ya, the best place to eat. The service I had was good, and I think they have the best guacamole ever. The corn esquites were bomb. If you like spicy food or you want some snacky food go to this restaurant!!! read more

We had an event booked with Maconda for September. It was going to be a very special event with 34 guests. Their response time and lack of communication surrounding our event was totally unacceptable. They would never return phone calls or emails.When they finally came back with a contract, they stated that the food and beverage minimum was $12,500. They also stated that our group couldn't stay any longer than two hours. This left us in a very bad predicament as we had to scramble to try and come up with another venue for our grooms dinner. Quite frankly, we are horrified that a new restaurant in Wayzata would operate in this manner. Please book your events at one of the other lovely Wayzata restaurants. read more

wow wow wow! I was lucky enough to attend the friends and family opening and there wasn't a flaw to the space, the menu, the vibe. I loved everything I tried from the food and the cocktail menu, and can't wait to get back and get to the few items our table saved for next time! Congrats to the Chef and his team in this new Wayzata favorite! read more

The atmosphere in this place is absolutely wonderful! I didn't get a chance to try the food unfortunately, but, me and my friends sat by the bar and had the most delicious drinks and were treated with A+ service. I am definitely coming back and trying the food! read more

A visit to Macanda is like stepping into another world. The space is beautiful, the food is swoon-worthy, and the cocktails are intelligently crafted. The Hi-Fi Record Bar is a little slice of cool where you can enjoy a cocktail, music, and indulge in a few more perfect bites. read more

Must admit was somewhat disappointed. Difficult to access as there was no clear indication that the entry point was the same as 6smith. There is no entry from the lakeside of the building. Food was good but really nothing that special. Staff definitely needs more training. Difficult to watch wrong food being delivered to tables and our server wanted to bring our side dish with the salad?????? When new silverware given utensils placed on wrong side of plates. No dessert (limited verbs selection given to us) menu and no after dinner drinks. Server "didn't eat fish". So couldn't share what the food was like????? Perhaps after they have been open for awhile some of this will be smoothed out. Server not engaging like asking "are we celebrating anything special tonight"? And as a matter of fact we were...... read more

Food and drinks were excellent! Service was great and atmosphere and decor feels like a Mexican getaway. Will definitely be back!

Although the Star Tribune gave Macanda a dreadful review, we decided to give it a try based on Daniel del Prado's many successes. We concur with the Star Tribune. There were hardly any diners in the restaurant, yet we had to go seek out someone to wait on us, having waited over 15 minutes for service. The tiny portion of drab and overpriced guacamole was barely enough for the four of us to each have a bite. The margarita was equally dull, reminding us of Costco's pre-mixed bulk version. Arby's could beat out the taste and creativity of the Cubano, and the Chilaquiles and Hamburguesa? Don't ask. The small portion of yuca fries that came with the Cubano were delicious, but what's with the tiny portion of aioli that was barely enough for one-third of the order? And try finding a server to ask for more. The space itself is warm and inviting and the patio is beautiful, but not enough so for me to go back for a $120 lunch (which included just one cocktail). read more

Food was good, not great, and the service was excellent. The restaurant is quite nice with an excellent view of the lake. However expect to leave hungry unless you drop a large amount of cash. read more

The view is amazing. The food is hit or miss. The service is top notch. go here with the idea of sharing plates You will find something to love. If it says spicy... it will be. I can't get out of here for much less than $100 per person, including food, drink and tip. read more

We enjoyed a couple appetizers and two orders of tacos for two people. Loved it all. We thought not as wow as Colita but still very good. The sauces on the tacos were outstanding. Nice crispiness on the taco proteins. Reserve a patio table. Super views of the lake through huge windows. Service was almost too fast, as if hustling us out of there. read more

We had a reservation for 5:30 pm Saturday. The reservation was made 8/5/22 for 9/3/22. They sat us in a tiny table between two four tops. It was cramped, the booth seating was uncomfortable. There was not enough room for our food and drinks. Our server came to us and said our app would be ahead of our order. That didn't happen. Everything came out at once. We had the chorizo tacos . They were delicious! But they fell apart. I asked for an additional tortilla to hold the taco together but she forgot to bring it. The tuna tostada was so good!! .The corn salad was outstanding! Another side was similar to tiny dumplings in a sauce. It was unseasoned , we didn't eat it. We left a little disappointed. Hopefully they improve , especially in timing. The servers could clearly see we had no room but still brought out everything at once . read more

Overrated. Very limited menu and wine list. Roasted beets were the best item ordered. My short rib taco was a disaster, one was inedible as half the filling was a big chunk of fat. Hard to figure how it got out of the kitchen!We'll stick with Lagos Tacos in Excelsior. read more

Had a wait and got seated almost 45 mins to an hour after scheduled reservations. The food and experience was nice. May come to visit again, hope it will be better. read more

Our experience was amazing, Danny our server really made the night special. He was very knowledgeable with the menu and answered all of our questions, he was very friendly and really made the night memorable for us. We will be back, mostly for him. read more

Very uncomfortable seating. They keep the door open to the patio outside which made it warm and sticky inside. Very humid outside so the floor was wet and slippery due to the humidity. Drinks overpriced. read more

We were very excited to try a new place in Wayzata. Walked by a few times before it opened and it looked beautiful. That's the only thing we liked about this place, the decor. We had a reservation for the patio, but we were seated inside. The menu was small and lacking anything for someone who doesn't try new things. Took 15 minutes for someone to come to our table and take our drink order. The food may be good, but we left after sitting for so long and deciding we didn't really want to eat anything on the menu. Went next door to eat instead, where they never disappoint. read more