Chimborazo

Circa 2015 - but just went there in 2024, still the same as I remember it!Now, I'm not an ecuadorian myself, so the authenticity of this place relied on the waitress explaining that their staff and regular customers are ecuadorian and love this place.That said, I am known to be a very picky eater. My favorite food is Italian, and I can hardly stand Mexican food (unless it's Chipotle). Driving up to the restaurant, we had one member of our party begin to wonder if we were the bridal party about to get food sickness in Bridesmaids. However, walking into this restaurant opened my eyes to what I should've expected. It was amazing smells the minute you walk in.The staff was friendly and amazing, our waitress took care of us very, very well.I had the Guava Mimosa and Churrasco with steak and I loved it. I devoured it! We also had dessert, tres leches, and it was just as good.TL;DR, don't judge a book by its cover, this place is a hidden gem.

First time guest for lunch. Very welcoming staff. Our server was quick to point out favorite things on the menu. My friend and host is from Ecuador so she helped with some input as well. The Yucca fries were great as were the fried plantains with Chimichurri.Both entrees were flavorful and came with the similar sides of steamed white rice, glazed sweet plantains, Chimichurri and a tomato red onion salad.All very fresh tasting ingredients.The Churrascco steak was fairly well done and a bit tough but had good flavor.Very comfortable setting, clean and well staffed.

Chimborazo is an amazing place you must stop in and try! Have been here multiple times because the food keeps driving me back!! Every time I have come, I walk in and there's always been a table available without waiting. The hostess and waiters are amazing at their jobs -- fast, friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and recommendations. The outdoor seating is fun to people watch and enjoy the greenery around the edges of the space. Love everything I've eaten here, and at top of my list I would highly recommend the empanadas, seco de carne (beef stew), and saltado. The patacones are impeccable and addicting! There's also a Date Night special that is hard to beat -- 2 entrees and a bottle of wine! Menu items also offer vegetarian options which is a great option to accommodate differing preferences. Love this place and look forward to coming again soon!!

Great space, plenty of residential parking, and fantastic staff. My friends and I got there 5 minutes before the breakfast menu closed and the server was so wonderful and took our orders really quick. I got there llapingachos breakfast and it was DELICIOUS! The potato pancakes were so soft and so flavorful; all the spices combined together so well! And of course the pulled pork was super juicy and yummy. My partner got the Chimborazo breakfast hash with the ribs and it was equally delicious. The has had a good amount of veggies that was super juicy and the rest in the ribs melted off the bones. The pancake, all delicious. Overall, I would definitely comeback!

I recently dined at Chimborazo in Minneapolis and had a delightful experience exploring Ecuadorian cuisine. For appetizers, I chose the Llapingachos and Muchín De Yuca. The Llapingachos were hot, delicious, and comforting cheese-filled potato pancakes. The Muchín De Yuca were crispy cassava croquettes filled with queso fresco, served with aji criollo, which paired perfectly. The appetizers here are definitely not to be missed.For my main course, I had the Churrasco, a flank steak served with rice, a fried egg, beans, sweet plantains, fresh-cut fries, and curtido. The flavors were bold and complemented each other well. However, the steak was a bit tough and chewy for my liking.The restaurant has an awesome, comfortable vibe, with friendly and helpful staff who are great with menu suggestions. It's a comforting spot to visit on a cold winter evening with family or friends. I definitely recommend Chimborazo if you're looking to explore the unique and bold flavors of Ecuador and the Andean Highlands. Give it a try!

I have no idea why I was so hesitant to check this place out. While the outside looks tiny, there's plenty of space inside! Parking is mostly street unless you're lucky and grab a spot in the small lot. We stopped in on a Saturday right before brunch ended. Our party of three waited about 7 minutes before we were seated. Honestly the clock was ticking away before brunch officially turned into lunch.I went with a pulled pork meal that came with scrambled eggs, fruit, and pancakes. The pulled pork was good enough to come back for. Everything else was great- it's amazing how something so simple could be so flavorful. My sister got basically a shrimp curry with rice, it's her go to dish every time she comes here. I would love to make this one of our regular places. The server was friendly and helpful when we had questions and the vibes make you feel like you're at small spot where everyone knows you. If you're like me and you've been putting this place off stop! Go check it out and definitely try the pulled pork!

My friend got the Lomo saltado and it was overwhelmingly sour. The waiter was understanding and accommodating though. The outdoor seating is also nice. I got the chorasco with flank steak and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 8/10

So much to love about this place. The food, great drinks. The limeade is so delicious. It's one of our favorite spots!

One of the best i've ever had. The llapingachos were amazing. Chill ambiance and staff were thoughtful!

I absolutely love this place! Came for dinner and ate so much! Got the lomo saltado, caldo de bagre which is a catfish soup in a peanut broth (doesn't taste like peanuts at all - more of an essence), and the encocado with shrimp in a coconut sauce. Everything was super flavorful, tender, well. Made and super hearty. Definitely like eating at your grandparents house. The food was comforting and had really big portions. We ended the night with a dulce de Leche cake because i couldn't help it and it was delicious - super moist and not overly sweet.