Chimborazo is the little Ecuadorian restaurant located on 2851 Central NE. I wrote a review in this blog last August and a Chelle, a neighbor who read it back then, just happened to mention to me during a social event that she finally had a chance to go there and loved it. So that got me into thinking I had to go back.
The place is just like we remembered it. Small, colorful, warm and with great food and prices. We also learnt that they have live music on Fridays from 7 to 9 PM. Might be worth checking it out, although I suspect that the place may fill up at that time and you may not get the personalized attention you usually get (including a little chat with the chef and owner).
In addition to the Empanada de carne (savory beef turnover), that we ordered as an appetizer and that we already had the last time, we had the following:
Chupe de pescado - Tilapia sautéed with peppers, onion, and tomato. Served with rice and plantain.
Llapingachos con chorizo - Potato pancakes with rice, chorizo, eggs, and peanut sauce.
Chaulafan - Ecuadorian fried rice with pork, chicken, shrimp, and egg. This is a terrific dish somewhat reminiscent of a paella because of the diversity of proteins and the flavorful rice, but with a definite latin flavor,
If you haven't tried it just yet, don't miss an opportunity to surprise your taste buds.
Pero lo mejor fueron las empanadas de carne y la perspectiva de poder bailar los viernes con su música latina. Yo pienso ir cuando vuelva por Minneapolis
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