Los Andes Restaurant
317 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
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Address :
317 W Lake St
Minneapolis, MN, 55408 - Phone (612) 825-1700
- Website https://www.andesrestaurantmpls.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Qaiser B.
This place really rocks. The menu is a South American culinary bonanza with a spectacular service to go with it. The servers were really sweet people. I had the Empanada, Tamale and Pollo Apanado. The best part is that the dishes came with fresh cut onions and tomatoes. The orange sauce on the table is quite spicy and will add a kick to your food. Unfortunately I did not try the desserts but i guess that is a very valid reason to revisit the establishment. Lastly the place was extra lively because there was a soccer match on TV between Argentina and Colombia. Please expect the restaurant to burst into loud cheers in such a scenario.
(5)Val H.
Excellent food! The empanadas were sooo good! definetly coming back here. We ordered a platter with goat, tripe curry and shrimp - the food came out really fast and it was all delicious. There was also this spicy dipping sauce which was so good.
(5)Jason K.
My wife and I had a $20 Groupon for Los Andes and it was time to use it up. We were the only non-Latinos out of about 12 patrons there, always a good sign in an ethnic restaurant. The menu is pretty extensive, I ordered 1 cheese empanada and 2 meat empanadas. They were all amazing and they come with a red and a green dipping sauce. Soooooooo good. Crispy covering the flavorful filling. You must try these! On Saturdays they have cow feet stew, so I had to try something I have never had before. The huge bowl comes out with a big cow foot in it. The soup part was AMAZING! The cow foot part was kind of gelatonous, but not bad, I would probably just go with the chicken version next time, but you never know if the cow foot made the soup that much better? Best soup ever! So good. They had 3 or 4 TVs with soccer going on in the background and our server was super cool I had 2 Summits and a Corona with lunch and I told my wife it felt like I was on vacation in Cozumel. Great lunch!
(5)Jamie P.
Friendly service. I'd put this place over Chimborazo for authenticity and while my personal tastes favor their take on Ecuadorean, you can't deny this is the real deal. I got the encocado which was delicious and curry like even. Served with fresh avocado and plantains, there wasn't really anything to complain about. The llapingachos for the appetizer were top notch and beat those of their NE MPLS rival. I'll definitely be back! Great meal overall.
(3)Rowena N.
After a bad experience at Midtown Global Market for lunch today, my boyfriend and I searched for a good restaurant for dinner. I ended up choosing Los Andes. I was cautious to have high expectations given I came about 45 minutes before it closes and almost always the food seem to be a bit lower standard. But, I was blown away. I decided on Seco de Chivo (goat strew with rice, plantains, salad) and my boyfriend chose Bandeja Paisa (grilled steak, pork belly, and a sausage? with plantains, potato cake, salad, rice, and beans). We also ordered papa rellena but they couldn't make it or ran out since we came so late. We instead ordered the empanadas but the owner was nice to let us mix the type rather than have a plate of 3 of the same kind (we got one cheese, two meat). +/- Empanadas: The meat turnovers had great filling and definite spicy kick with the sauce they provided. But, the shell was a bit thick and hard to chew. It was also shaped differently than the empanadas I had before (see picture). The cheese one had much better shell/fry and was softer. The cheese was slightly melted. It was so so good. My boyfriend liked the meat one more, but I liked the cheese one more -- I guess it comes down to a preference of the shell versus the filling. But I would definitely be willing to get this again + Seco de chivo: SO good! The rice is flavored already...almost like wild rice cooked in some kind of broth. The salad was great (little bit of lime and salsa and half of an avocado) and plantains were freshly cooked. The goat stew was seasoned to point and the meat was gamey and cooked to perfection so it was not too tough. Would recommend. + Bandela paisa: Also recommend but definitely share! This plate was huge! We are huge carnivores and all the meat on this was seasoned and cooked just right. I finally also got the pork belly I wanted (crispy skin, some light meat and denser fat). The steak was well-done which isn't usually how I like to eat beef in general but it seems most latin american restaurants cook meat little longer. Overall, we end up boxing food home which is a rarity for us since we eat like our stomaches are never ending pits. Service: Owner was super nice and attentive. He would ask us if the food was good and check up on us in between. He offered us recommendations when the papa rellena wasn't available. For having to closeup while we were shoveling down our food and check on us, I thought he did a good job of multi-tasking while making us feel as if they weren't trying to kick us out (which is the typical case when we go to places near closing time). Selection: Big variety! So many options I had a hard time narrowing down. Overall, I thought the food was great. I would dare say that overall, it was even better than Chimborazo (although I definitely would venture that restaurant again). I am sure I will be back to try the papa relleno and other dishes.
(5)Amy R.
The white rice alone makes me a fan. I don't know what they do to get the rice so perfect and flavorful for white rice. Next time I will have to just order a big container of the white rice. My husband ordered the arroz con camarones. I had a few bites and they were good bites. Nice size shrimp and they are not chintzy with the shrimp. There was a good amount in there. I ordered the Bandeja Psa- Again, the rice would have sufficed, but the sausage, steak, crackling (which I passed on) , the egg and plantain were all good. It came with beans separate with take out which was nice so it didn't get all mushy. Great service. The woman wrote a few other places to try as well. Will defintely be returning!
(4)Kev H.
It's unfortunate when a google map search for Los Andes points you to Chile. It's doubly unfortunate when a google map search for los andes restaurant points you to Rhode Island. It is a trilogy of errors when your actual establishment is blocked by a bus stop. (Hmm, maybe that 3rd thing causes the first two - bus stop blocking the google map camera cars) But maybe the real tragedy is what an undiscovered gem of a place this is. The outside of this building is unassuming, you'll probably not notice it if you're not looking for it. Large windows frame the front of the building. Upon entering, the first thing you may notice is the music playing overhead. The sound of the music seems like it is from Mexico, rather than from Peru or El Salvador as is the cuisine of the place. The menu is expansive, with large pictures highlighting all the different appetizer, seafood, meat options there are available. Most menu items are listed under their Spanish name, however the descriptions typically include the english translations (I learned that an empanada is a meat turnover, apparently. A much less romantic name) From ceviches to giant platters of meat to seafood and rice, this place will have something to satisfy your cravings (Although, for the vegetarians out there I'm not too sure this is your place unless you like bananas or corn). Only thing I'll ding them for is the slow service - although that may be a function of slow authentic cooking rather than inattentiveness.
(4)Emilia V.
My very first time trying Los Andes and I went for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised with the Food. There was a wide variety of things to choose from on the Menu. I started off with the Llapingachos, Cheese filled potato pancakes which were delicious with their spicy sauce. The Llapingachos were moist and flavorful and a great way to start the meal. For the Entree I got the #54 Their Marisco Plate, which is like an assorted Sea food dish with a side of rice. They give you a side of rice, which is WAY TOO much Rice! So much food waste, which is a huge disappointment, because no one can eat that much rice. They also did not provide me with an extra plate to put the shells on, or any tools to crack the crab legs. But it was delicious non-the less. Overall the food is one of the better places I've had in the metro. The Restaurant itself needs a major update. It was dirty, and there was trash around our feet when we ate the menu's were kinda sticky, so they need someone to remember to wipe those down. They make up the poor decor and dirty carpet flooring with good food and HUGE Portion sizes. If you are from South America, and know what it is like, then this place makes you feel at home. There are TV's on the wall and you can watch Futból. The people who work here speak spanish which is refreshing to hear, and be around cultured people. The server was very friendly. Los Andes is the place you go to and know that you are going to be awhile. So you should sit and enjoy conversation or Futból with friends...
(4)Dave R.
I've eaten here dozens of times since it opened. Always good. I try different things on the menu, but always return to #25 Bandeja Paisa (which has changed over the years). A HUGE amount of food: skirt steak, egg, avocado, plaintain, pork cracklin', sausage, corn cake, rice and beans. The seafood soup is good, and the appetizers. Lunch specials are hearty. The orange hot sauce is great. Several tvs, usually set to a Spanish-language channel, though they will change it if you ask. Good service, okay prices. Nice ambiance, with authentic items brought back from Columbia and Ecuador. Small parking lot in the back (I've uploaded a photo). Right at the bus stop for Lake and Grand.
(5)Alphabet S.
Yummy. Nothing super special. But cute and nice staff. Home cooking. :) Fish was ok, guinea pig wasn't available, food decent if I lived in Los Andes.
(3)John C.
Haven eaten here 4 times, I can say that the food is pretty solid. The Picada Los Andes is a big dish, and includes grilled beef, pork loin, sausage, crackling (?), friend plantain, and green plantain. Everything on the plate is on the dry side, but I guess this is the style. The Chaulafan is tasty if you like rice based dishes - brown fried rice with chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, peas, carrots and egg. Rice with shrimp also good. The New York Strip Steak with rice and beans is good, but be warned, Mexican style steaks are more gristly than what Americans are used to. They offer 5 TVs, all with Mexican soaps, in case you need to caught up on your stories. And oh yea, they serve guinea pig.
(4)Curio D.
This is the place to be if you like a variety of food from coast to coast:) I had the pescado (fish) and it was a rainbow trout lightly fried and absolutely delicious. Just like it is from Esmeraldas, Ecuador! Green plantains with a spicy orange sauce was one of the most desirable parts! I give this place 5 stars because the food exceeds the old benches that line the walls. There is a view of Lake St. so to eat an afternoon dinner on my own was a perfect end to a work day;)
(5)Tyler R.
The food is excellent! My wife and I moved to Minneapolis from SoCal and this is by far the best place in the city hands down. The food is authentic and even meets my Nicaraguan wife's standards, and she's extremely hard to please. My only complaint is that the food takes a while to receive, however, it it's being cooked fresh that's a good problem to have.
(5)Mike F.
Summary: High priority on authenticity and quality of food. Dive and hangout atmosphere. Good price for food quality and quantity (My importance in parentheses) Food quality (high) -Very authentic food -Very large menu with diverse selection (meat, seafood, vegetarian) -Wide selection of appetizers, soups, and drinks (even milk shakes) -My order, "Los Andes" was a tasty meat sampler. Large portion, enough for two meals Service (low) -Only one server for dinner service on a Monday night, sufficient attention/service -Friendly and polite -Only draw back: spoke very little English but understood common requests Price (medium) -Very fair for the quality and quantity -Entree plates ranged from ~$10 to $18, unless you order the whole roasted guinea pig three hours ahead ($50) -My "Los Andes" plate was ~$15 Conclusion: Added to my regularly go to restaurants. Selections are healthy, pricey, and tasty enough for regular visits.
(4)Morris F.
Given all the very positive reviews our experience was disappointing. The flavor of the arepas was overwhelmed by the cheese topping; empanadas were tasty but the filling definitely needed the oomph of the accompanying sauce. Arroz con camarones Is AN absurdly large dish and the ratio of shrimp to rice was too low; nevertheless the rice was flavorful and the colorful vegetables make for an attractive presentation. The dish easily serves too. The bistec ala criolla Is a more ordinary sized serving, with a tender piece of carne asada and a disappointingly bland sauce. It's served with yucca, a large portion of white rice with delicious beans and a maduro. The restaurant's atmosphere is quite casual, with music playing loudly and 3 televisions tuned to sports. A decent Chilean merlot is the house red at only $4/glass. It's worth another visit to try some of the other dishes on the large menu. Services is friendly and prompt.
(3)Juan G.
Please don't tell the foodies about this place . . . It's a wonderful Andean restaurant, with food from Colombia, Perú, and Ecuador. The large platters--with fried plantains, rice, two or three meats--can definitely be shared by two people. Load up on the side dishes, especially the empanadas (not made with wheat flour, but with plantains and potatoes) filled with meat or cheese, or the areas. Their grilled beef dishes are excellent, well-seasoned, and always cooked well-done (don't try to get it otherwise, can't be done, too thin). Wish they offered small portions of their soups. Shhh! Be quiet! Don't tell anyone about this place.
(5)Sujan P.
Passion fruit juice- very good, flavorful, no skimp on fruit Empanadas de carne- corn based coat not flour. Filling w beef n potato. Well spiced Chicken stew- two leg pieces. Ok pretty standard Red sauce- tasty not too spicy
(4)Mariel L.
Ok, Los Andes, why you gotta be so inconsistent? You're making me look bad in front of my friends.... I walked to this joint after researching it on Yelp, because I was jonesing for food that wasn't Greek or Japanese by Lynlake. I ordered the empanadas (of course), and the humitas to go. It was flipping awesome. I had such a good chow down. I can't get over how awesome the corn cake mixes with the melty queso. So, two days later, I invite my friends back here for dinner. And it was less-than-stellar, I'm afraid to say. The empanadas and humitas were still pretty bomb, but my friend said the breaded catfish plate was sad and bland. I tasted it, and it was sadly true. The arepas were OK, but not amazing. Hmm, I think I'll still give you another chance, if only for the empanadas and humitas.
(3)Dan S.
I've been looking for decent empanadas since my trip to Argentina and have found them at Los Andes. I've been wanting to stop in since I heard about this place about a year ago, but just never got around to it. I was driving by yesterday and after I passed it, I thought to myself, ah fuck it, and pulled a "U"ey. For being on a slightly dodgy strip of Lake Street, the restaurant was very clean and well maintained. They had the Mexican equivalent of Rachel Ray on Univision and Andean Folk music playing in the background. I was a little nervous because there was one of those annoying Peruvian wooden flutes on the wall, you know the kind that the guys wearing panchos play Simon and Garfunkel with in the malls. Luckily that music was NOT playing in the restaurant. I knew I hit the jackpot when the waitress had very limited knowledge of the English language and the place was full of Latin American families enjoying their dinner. I ordered 2 carne empanadas and 1 queso, but the numbers got reversed, I'm assuming to a language barrier. Both were awesome, the carne was superior, so I was disappointed that I only got one. It came with a pretty spicy orange colored sauce with onions and sugar. When I'm not terribly familiar with the food and they bring out special condiments, I don't ask questions, but slop the stuff on my food. The sugar actually countered the heat of the sauce quite nicely. The 3 substantial empanadas came to $4.50. Not enough for a meal in itself, but pretty darn close. I also ordered a side of deep fried plantains, for about $2.99. I had never had them before so didn't know what to expect. There wasn't a whole lot of flavor, so I poured on the hot sauce. They were very filling and with the empanadas made a nice meal. They have Colombian and Ecuadorian soda. I tried Inca Soda. It looked like Mountain Dew, but had a pineapple taste and a sort of bubble gum after taste. It was something different and only $2. At this point I was ready to head out, but I noticed that everyone was ordering ice cream malts for dessert and thought I should give them a try. They had a couple American flavors, strawberry and blackberry, but also several other fruits that I have never heard of. I tried the Tamarind flavor because I bought a can of Tamarind flavored Jumex juice about a year ago and have been too chicken to try it, because the picture of the Tamarind on the label looks like a piece of lumpy shit. I figured if it was in ice cream form, It would have to be good and then I could get an idea of what a Tamarind actually tastes like. It was actually pretty sweet, kind of like a fig. It gave me courage to finally open up the Jumex can.
(4)Chaunce S.
As a point of full disclosure, I have never been to South America (yet) so I really can't speak to "authenticity"; however, seeing as we were the only gringos in the place, I assume that lends credibility to the other yelpers claims of "authentico". We arrived during the world cup, playing on the overhead televisions in Spanish. It felt like we'd left the US, so that is three stars alone. The empanadas were good, and we loved the sauce that came with them - so much so that I saved some for the main course. We shared a plate called "El Montenero", which, presumably, means something like "the mountain man". It featured a good-size flanks steak with an egg, avocado, cracklins', rice, beans. Very interesting combination, albeit not exactly "finished" in terms of flavor. It was definitely hearty enough for this mountain man, but I did have to add some hot sauce in order to get as much seasoning as I could to help balance the heartiness of greasy meat.
(4)Margaret O.
Yes, this was amazing. Empanadas a must. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Jorge S.
Well as a Latino, this food remind me a mama's food, the Estofado de Pollo was good (not likes my mom's of course), OK service, good prices, the decoration was a typical Latino restaurant in the cities, I'll be back!
(4)Alexandra N.
Hmmm I have mixed feelings about this place. The calamari was super bland. In fact, stay away from the seafood all together - i'm pretty sure it made me sick (but as my boyfriend said "what do you expect when your eating cheap seafood no where near the sea?" point taken). I tried other people's meals though and they were better than mine. Definitely try the fried plantains!
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