"I was really hoping this place would be great, as there are a limited selection of good restaurants in this part of South SJ. Upon walking in, you can tell immediately the owner invested an exorbitant amount of money into revamping the old Blue Cow, aka Sherwood Inn. The place was an absolute dump before. The ambiance of Encanto reminds me of Miami and a tropical vacation destination. There are fake palms, large TV screens with beach footage from around the world, and very modern seating. It's stunning! The second item I noticed upon sitting down was the unbelievably expensive menu. I mean, I get it. When you invest that much in remodeling something from the ground up, you need to be profitable, but for this particular area its really out of place. Encanto would be much more fitting for Willow Glen, Los Gatos, or Cupertino. There is a Tomahawk steak on the menu for $140 and the rest of the menu matched this sticker shock. Some of the cocktails are even over $20. My party ordered a few different salads and the Frito Misto. Honestly, there was nothing to write home about. The calamari and shrimp were cooked well and the dish was tasty. I will say, our server Francisco was very friendly and attentive. Overall, I might come back for their Happy Hour or brunch, but not for dinner. I wish this place a lot of luck because they will need it."
