Los Angeles Magazine - Seis for Salsa: Six L.A. Restaurants to Visit During Hispanic Heritage Month
In the former Mexico City restaurant space on Hillhurst, Encanto captures the hip and zesty feel of its former resident, which will make you want to stay for a while and soak it all in. With an inviting bar in the center of the room, and window seating showcasing the sights of its lively Los Feliz neighborhood, the restaurant serves an array of inventive cocktails including agave-based spirits that complement unique culinary twists on Mexican favorites, courtesy of executive chef Christopher Lin. A “Josper” coal-fired oven adds smoky flavors to contrast the fresh ingredients and items that fill the menu, including kampachi ceviche, flautas, street corn and branzino. 2121 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz, encantola.com
Written by Lina Lecaro