Chimborazo St. Paul

This was my first time trying Ecuadorian food, it was delicious! They have two vegetarian entree options, I got the vegetariano salteado. The sauce on it was flavorful and a little sour, but I have to say I was a bigger fan of the Aji Criollo (Jalapeño and Cilantro) sauce that’s served on the side. It was so outstanding I had to buy a bottle to take home, it was $12 for 12oz. Great experience, my only note is it was pretty chilly inside.

I am thrilled they have a location in St. Paul. The food is fantastic, a delight to the eyes and tastebuds. Potato cakes need to be on more menus - toasty on the outside, pillowy and buttery on the outside. Eager to go back and try the lunch or dinner menu.

We savored a delicious meal in a lovely environment with great service. (Ordered the lomo saltado and the lamb: every bite was incredible!!!!) Will definitely bring our whole family back soon.

So authentic! Great service! I’m very happy to have found this restaurant. I studied abroad in ecuador and have been craving food like this ever since. I cannot wait to go back!

This stewed chicken is delicious! The appetizers were ok. I really prefer the original restaurant in Minneapolis, as their yuca fries are better, this in St Paul.

I recently visited an Ecuadorian restaurant and had a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with vibrant décor and music that made the space feel lively without being overwhelming. The food was the highlight. The flavors were rich and authentic, with dishes that felt homemade and comforting. The ceviche was fresh and citrusy, and the empanadas were perfectly crispy on the outside with flavorful fillings inside. I also tried a traditional plate with rice, beans, plantains, and grilled meat, and everything was well-seasoned and cooked just right. The portions were generous, and you could tell care went into the preparation. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially when explaining dishes I hadn’t tried before. Service was quick, and the restaurant felt clean and well cared for.

Had the llapingachos and churrasco and the muchin de yuca appetizer. Food was very good. While the entrees are large portions, the cost definitely reflects that. The appetizer for the portion and price was a little disappointing. They were quick to fill our order despite managing a large order ahead of us. We did also come in on a hot day and the restaurant was almost 90 degrees making it a bit challenging to enjoy the food. Overall, good food.

Absolutely amazing!! Hearty dishes that bridge the mountains of nutritious AND delicious. I especially loved the yuca frita, encocado (with shrimp), equatoriano vegetariano. I did call in and carry out - the vibe inside is cozy, warm, and nice. Pro tip: order extras so you have leftovers, you will want them! I’m so thankful to have this restaurant in St. Paul.

Visited 12/21/24. First visit to Chimborazo was a delight! Big group of us (7 people) and the staff was so accommodating and helpful. Notes for beforehand: you will order at that counter so while they have menus to look at, it wouldn't hurt to look online ahead of time. Also, this location is in the same lot as a Trader Joe's so depending on when you go, I would forego the parking lot and just do street parking instead. Overall, loved this place. Good vibes, portions sizes were gigantic, and everything was flavorful and solid. Some of the things our party ordered included: yuca frita and llapingachos appetizers for the table, churrasco, lomo saltado, Chaulafan, encocado, and the ecuatoriano vegetariano. A few of us also shared a bottle of Pinot Grigio. Prices for the amount of food you get were very reasonable. Highlights: -Encocado! Omg I'm getting this next time I come. My cousin ordered per recommendations from staff with shrimp and it was delightful. Almost like a curry sauce with coconut flavors this was refreshing and delicious. By far my favorite thing I tried. I poached a plantain off of my cousin's plate and this was delicious as well. -Yuca Frita. They cooked this perfectly so it was crisp and it made for a great shareable. -Chaulafan. An Ecuadorian fried rice, this was very flavorful and I enjoyed it. I would maybe consider sharing this and another entree with someone else because it was a lot of food. -My sister's highlight was the muchin de yuca that came with her ecuatoriano vegetariano platter. She said it was well cooked and unique! I will definitely be back, had a great experience with incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff!

i've visited a couple times now in the last couple of months and the food is absolutely amazing! the flavors are very vibrant and you know they've taken their time in ensuring high levels of quality with a zest for tight flavors that will make your pallet sing! enjoy!

If you're looking for Ecuadorian food, this is your spot! The churrasco is fantastic! We have tried the seco de pollo, seco de carne, chicken sandwich, hornado, etc. and everything is yummy!

The food was really good. I loved the green sauce that came with the Encocado. Parking is a little tight because of Trader Joe's next door.

This is a cute place in a little mall. You order at the counter. Water is available as a self serve. We ordered and the food came out fairly quickly. The food is a bit on the high side and the terminal will push for a large tip. The food was great. The taste and look was wonderful.

Super excited that Chimbaroza is in our neighborhood- the NE location is one of my favorite restaurants and this location is just as good. I ordered Takeout online and it was easy and quick. Their food is excellent- I ordered Vegetarian soltado with side of plantains. Vegetables cooked in a peppery sauce with a hint of fruitiness. super yummy. The plantains weee cooked to perfection as well. I can't wait to eat in and give a more full review

This is a nice place in our neighborhood. The food is very good. Unfortunately the dinner prices are so high that we won't return. If it were more affordable, we would probably go there often.

Chimborazo serves one of my favorite dishes in town (llapingachos con chorizo). So I was delighted to learn they opened a St. Paul location. Over by the Trader Joe's, parking kind of sucks. But it's well worth the trip. Unlike the Northeast location, I was sad to learn that llapingachos are not on the daily menu here -- only on weekends. So I got my backup - insalata fresca, which was fresh and delicious as always with grilled shrimp. Also, unlike the Northeast location, you order and pay at the counter and then they bring the food out to you. But overall, a very good representation of the Northeast spot and a lovely expansion for one of my local faves.

I got food delivered from Chimborazo and was SO delighted at the experience!! The empanada was perfect. Super crisp, not overly oily, and the filling was delicious. The Lomo Saltado with chicken and shrimp was flipping amazing, I had to stop after a couple of bites just to appreciate how much the flavors were bursting in my mouth. It was distractingly good, and that takes a lot when you're eating with your toddler! So perfectly seasoned and authentic. Thank you for a delicious meal!

Lamb Shank special tonight-RUN!!!!more thoughts, later after I enjoy tonight's take-out...

Equally outstanding with their original site. Funky, upbeat vibe. Quality food. Amazing flavors. Friendly staff. Mod interior. Quality service.

Love this place. It's a great vibe. I love the chicken sandwich. It's very delicious. The bread that they make the sandwiches with is always so delectable. Buttery and grilled to perfection. Definitely one of my go to places.

Incredible gem of a restaurant. Food from scratch made with love. The sauces are so addictive. Everything feels so clean and good. The soups are magical. Sandwiches out of this world. Staff is kind and helpful.

I am beyond excited to have one of my top favorite NE Minneapolis restaurants open a second location on the St Paul side of the metro!! On my first visit, I knew I did not have enough time to dine in so we sat down and promptly ordered menu items to go. We had fun juicy mango and guava mimosas while we ordered and waited for our order. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They're still getting used to their new digs, but they are wonderful, bright and airy and cheery. The yuca frita were exactly how I remembered them crispy and delicious and love the the herby green side to dip them in. The ceviche was bright, flavorful and very fresh. The LLapingachos breakfast was my entree and is my favorite menu item. Today's portions did not disappoint. The roast pork was amazing and I wanted to eat it all but I was stuffed. The LLapingachos are these savory cheese filled potato pancakes. They are comforting and a wonderful complement to my brunchy breakfast. I'm excited to plan my next visit. So happy to have them back in my life (not that Minneapolis is so far away, it just isn't where I end up hanging out these days.)

As an Ecuadorian I can say that this is the best Ecuadorian food in Minneapolis, excellent! Brunch options are fire!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chimborazo, and I can confidently say it's one of the best hidden gems in Minnesota. As someone who appreciates authentic Latin flavors, this Ecuadorian restaurant exceeded all my expectations. The portions were perfect for a large appetite and authentic. If there's anything I didn't like the prices were very high and you can't substitute sides that come with the dishes, which forces you to order appetizers to get the sides you really want.

This is one of those places you come across on Yelp and wonder what type of place it is so you go and look for yourself. Well it payed off and worth it. The food was wonderful. I'll admit that I have no knowledge on cuisines of Ecuador. I really did not know what to expect and I really liked what I tried. I had a empanada del queso. It was good. A little odd having an appetizer with powder sugar. We also tried the sanduche del pollo and LLapingachos con Chorizo. All of it was delicious!!! I am already planing on coming back to try some more. Those little cheese filled potatoes are amazing. This came with a little sauce had a small kick. I don't know where it was supposed to go but I know where it went and on pretty much everything!! The salads are different. As Americans, we love our dressings. Well you are not going to get that here and it's refreshing. It was all fresh and the way I like it. I didn't even need any dressing!! The service was great and friendly. The place is small but very clean and open. If I was to say one negative it would be the parking. The parking lot is a bit small so parking could be a bit of a pain.

First time at Chimborazo (St Paul) and it was fabulous! I had Saltado w/ tenderloin and loved it! The (added) green sauce is so good! Tried some Chaulafan fried rice. A+! My friends are regulars and they drive a ways to get there. They recommended the sandwiches and said the brunch is outstanding. I'm coming back soon. It would be a great takeout option too. I like the counter service. Good size portions. Well done!

Amazing Yummy Food! Everything was delicious and very authentic. Lots of options from Breakfast to Dinner.

My partner and I love this place. Amazing flavor. Since I moved to Minnesota I discovered Chimborazo and there hasn't been any other Ecuadorian restaurant that compares to the same flavor and seasoning as in Ecuador. I like the counter service because it seems much faster and more efficient to me.

We went to Chimborazo to celebrate our 35th anniversary, reprising the 5 months we spent in South America shortly after our wedding. We were transported. The garlicky fried yucca (with a tangy green sauce) was sublime, the kind of snackable appetizer that's hard to stop eating. Fortunately, we had the discipline to save some for leftovers (thanks also to an exceptionally generous serving). Cheese-filled llapingachos, a traditional Ecuadorian potato fritter, brought back warm memories of this Andean comfort food. I ordered the garlic slow-roasted pork, tender and succulent, another generous portion with sides of Ecuadorian hominy, llapingachos, and a side salad. Salads were fresh and leafy, highlighted by vine-ripened tomatoes, red & yellow peppers, luscious avocados, and a lime vinaigrette. Chimborazo's St. Paul location is surprisingly spacious and comfortable, something you might not expect from a strip-mall storefront next to Trader Joe's. Decor is modern but understated, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. All in all, an ideal place for a casual but special meal to celebrate 35 years of wedded bliss. Go! You won't be disappointed!