Reviews for Encina in Dallas, TX
Stopped by here once for a drink and been wanting to come for the food! Have always heard the brunch was great and finally got... over here for brunch today and it did not disappoint! Love the vibe/style/decor inside. The open kitchen, the bar, very lightand airy; sleek and a little industrial inside but warm and inviting! The blue corn pancakes were my favorite-they lived up tothe hype! But loved everything. The Migas was great (felt like a mix btwn Migas and chilaquiles-the corn tortilla chips in itwere great) and also tried the pork belly over cheddar grits-excellently done. Staff was great, smoother service and food cameout relatively fast and well executed. Highly recommend Read more
Sunday Brunch: Not as packed as expected. Tried coming before, a few months ago, at the same time on a Sunday (11am) and it was... absolutely packed. Made reservations this time but didn’t need them, maybe because football season started? Food: TurkeyHash - really good and hearty great for a after work out meal. 8.2/10 Blue Corn Pancakes - fantastic, perfect amount ofsweetness but not overwhelming, comes with two wonderfully crispy slices of bacon. 9.5/10 Drinks: Pomegranate Mimosa -refreshing not too sweet, seemed like the champagne used was not garbage. 8/10 The Flower Patch - wonderful cocktail, vodka andchampagne. Perfect amount of sweetness. 9.8/10 Will come back and will recommend Read more
We were so impressed with this restaurant. Incredibly attentive and friendly service. Great ambiance - sit outside if you can!... Inside is cute as well. Everything we ordered tasted delicious - get the short rib stroganoff (and wash it down their version ofan old fashioned). Will definitely be coming back! Read more
Encina is a modern upscale take on classic American cuisine. The nightlife urban decor juxtaposes an subtly elegant dining... environment, allowing for a clever transition between a bustling city to the fine dining experience ahead. Two dining areasseparate a more casual offering and from a more formal option. Fitting to their location, they bring the metropolitan influenceof Dallas directly to their home style food with brilliant flair. Pricey, but worth the payoff in flavor, presentation, andportion (except dessert). Solid wine list, wonderful mixed drinks, and welcoming tapas style appetizers. Pros: - excellentdelivery on flavor and texture - menu full of diversely paired options - quiet but friendly atmosphere - they prep your food forsharing if you ask Cons: - price, not really worth it compared to other similar options in Dallas. - the two dessert optionswere extremely mediocre and a very dissatisfying way to end the night. - wait staff was apathetic and disconnected. Fine forsome but not my preference. It didn’t seem to fit the energy of the restaurant and detracted from the overall experience. Read more
Encita has a wonderful brunch vibe, with lots of different, colorful cocktail and food options. The staff was also friendly and... attentive. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was I wasn't blown away with my flatbread. Next time I come, I'll try somethingelse. Read more
Only American place I found that can cook fish correctly. We ordered the blackened red fish and Farro (lamb) risotto. The fish... was exquisite. I think this is the best fish dish I've ever had. However, the lamb was just okay. Definitely will come back.Great place. Read more
I came here for brunch with the girls and it’s a cute spot with good food. I hate that we didn’t get good service so that... was a bit of a let down, but the food helped revive the experience. The Spiced Honey Glazed Pork Belly was my favorite ofeverything tried, with the Blue Corn Pancakes coming in second, and the quiche come in third. The biscuits and gravy is not thetraditional southern plate you expect so make sure you notice that they are kale biscuits. Overall, not bad but not what we wereexpecting. The chocolate croissant was good though. I was a little disappointed to see they only had regular drip coffee, nolattes or cappuccino for 10 am, but if you’re a mimosa fan I want to say they had a few options. I’m not sure I wouldreturn, but if you’re in the area it doesn’t hurt to stop by. Read more
Encina has the most amazing brunch! The blue corn pancakes are delicious. The pork belly and cheesy grits dish was so amazing... that I literally finished it all and ordered 1 togo! The staff was friendly and attentive. Overall it was a great experience andI cannot wait to return! Read more