Celebrated my dad's 75th, dinner was authentic and delicious, and friendly service!…read more Will be back to try more pastries

I went for lunch before I headed to the airport to fly home. The owner was the server. He was very…read morefriendly and really setup a casual environment. Before I realized he was the owner I asked what the most popular item was. He said the best thing for lunch was the Lomito. It's a sandwich with a thin slice of grilled beef, ham, egg, lettuce, tomato and mayo. I'm not a fan of mayo so I got it without mayo. It came with mayo anyways but it wasn't a lot and the sandwich was excellent. I got it with a side Greek salad. The salad was excellent too. It had tomatoes, onions, feta and a traditional greek vinaigrette. The owner/server was very helpful. He was open to explaining what everything on the menu was. When it came to dessert he explained the difference between everything so I could me a choice. Then I ordered one of each anyways! I'm not in Toronto often but this will be my place to grab a meal before I fly home next time.

We went to this restauran, La Parilla to have a barbecue. Unfortunately, the food was all dry, the…read moreempanadas were not well cooked and the rest was not much better. The worst part was the terrible service from the waiters; especially from this older man who was rude and disrespectful to the customers. To make it even worse, their prices are outrageous! A MINI empanada is $3.50 each and a can of coke is also $3.50 each and you can check on their website the ridiculous meat dish prices! Don't bother trying this restaurant, it will definitely not be worth your money!!!

La Parrilla is a small takeout restaurant that's big on flavours! The food is meticulously prepared…read moreto order fresh from the grill. What is the meaning of 'parrilla' you might ask? It's a traditional form of Argentinian barbecue on the open fire. I've tried Brazilian rodizio and Venezuelan arepas but that was near the extent of my Latin American foray so it was exciting to taste the cuisine at this hidden gem. The must-get menu item is their charcoal grilled chicken. It's sort of akin to Portuguese chicken but in comparison the meat here is more juicy and better seasoned. The half chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender with slightly smoky flavours, then even tossed in chimichurri sauce. Perhaps greasy yet each meaty bite is satisfying! Honourable mention also goes to their empanadas. A pretty sight: golden baked crust folds over the fresh beef filling, that might be even better by the dozen. And at their price point, I can see why guests generally agree La Parrilla is a 5-star visit. I ordered ahead and the food was ready for pickup upon arrival to avoid any wait. Owner Serge was friendly about offering an extra sauce on the side along with chimichurri tossed on the chicken. Definitely get that sauce, as it adds dimensions to the asado / grilled meat. It's not easy for family businesses to operate these days, so I applaud that La Parrilla charcoal churrasqueria continues to offer top notch food from this little plaza.

This is a small place located in ossington and college street. There is no easily available parking…read morethe lady that first served us tried to deny the booking that cost $25 per person deposit for winterlicious that has already been approved. She advised that there should only be six people for winter licious. However, there were two bookings and two separate tables. The food was average to below average my steak was mostly fat. The other people who had steak were of different quality and had less fat. I do not believe the state to be a good quality considering that big difference between the same kind of steaks that was served. The steak bites were soft, tender but too salty. The polenta didn't taste like anything. They do have a chimichurri sauce, which was good. Their dessert is very small as part of winterlicious. The male server who took over was friendly and nice. However, the lady was not nice at all when I tried to engage for a water or a drink, she would walk away and ignore me. She is so rude. I cannot believe it. On top of that, she only spoke Spanish to two people and ignored everyone else. It's a good thing the male server took over. Do not recommend due to bad attitude or female server, broken refrigerator, fatty and inconsistent quality of the meat.

great vibes , steaks are delicious , staff friendly. Wine and dine perfect combinationread more

Came with a friend to try the $14 vegetarian arepa which was tasty. For $16 we shared the yuca…read morefries and two empanadas (spinach and sweet plantain with beans). Everything was made fresh and hot. I only wish they had a fresh element like a side salad as most things are deep fried. We sat outside to enjoy some sunshine. Service was friendly.

I truly feel like whatever Arepa I got, I would have been satisfied. The soft Arepa with the tender…read moreslow braised beef with the beans, cheese and soft plantain was fantastic. This was my first time trying an Argentina Empanada, Spanish bechamel to be exact, and this reminded me of a Quiche but the inside was more moist and 'raw'. Tasted great You can dine in, they have seating at the window, middle of the restaurant where the kitchen is an open concept. Ran by 3 lovely women. They also have plenty of seating in the back. I ordered take out and it took about 15min to get my food, well worth the wait!

Any negative review about this place that is negative is objectively wrong. It's amazing, amazing…read morefood, great prices, everyone that works there is so nice. It's a cool spot and I have nothing negative to say except they aren't open everyday and they dont always have my favourite ones, the butter chicken and the carne con queso. Its great, you should go.

Gaucho Pie Co. is a family-run bakery that serves up traditional Argentinian empanadas with a…read moreToronto twist. I am a big fan of empanadas, especially the Argentinian ones, so this was a must visit.... Susan Arevalo and her siblings, Claudio and Pedro started the wholesale business making their mother's traditional empanada recipe. Now, the handheld turnovers pay tribute to their Argentinian culture and also the diversity of the city with over 20 different not-so-typical flavors.....from the Spicy Pork and Kimchi, which was inspired by their love for Korean food and the fact that they live in Korea town to the Jerk Chicken, which was added due to Pedro's affinity for spice, there's an empanada for any palate. We loved the dough and the fillings of all the ones we tried...it was a nice place to stop for a snack that you can share with friends. If you drop in, you can choose from any of their daily flavors, but if you want any flavor from their large varied menu, you need to order in advance and they will make it for you. There's a minimum of 3 empanadas of each type per order and a minimum order of 12 for all pre-orders.

A new business that recently open, the co-owner Joe is very friendly, the empanada is freshly…read morebaked! Very crunchy and flakey you should try it.

First time at this restaurant, and let me just say... I will definitely be back!…read more The restaurant has a really nice vibe. It's not one of those places where everyone is yelling over each other and you leave with a headache. You can actually have a conversation without saying, "Huh?" every five seconds. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were great. They also take allergies seriously, which I really appreciate. My sister is sensitive to spices (poor thing ). Me? I'm the type who would probably ask for extra hot sauce on hot sauce. We were seated right away, and our waitress, Kaily (I really hope I got her name right!), came over before we even had a chance to open the drink menu. She was super sweet, friendly, and had such a welcoming smile. Then... poof! Like Tinker Bell flew by and borrowed her for another mission, she disappeared into the restaurant. She got so busy with other tables that we had to wait about 20 minutes and finally asked another staff member to let her know we were ready to order. Honestly, I was about to send out a missing person's report. Then the food decided to take the scenic route to our table. Personally, I don't mind waiting. Maybe I've traveled to Europe one too many times, but I've learned that a good meal is an experience, not a race. If I'm going out to eat, I'm there to relax and enjoy it. My sister, however, wasn't feeling well and was hoping the food would arrive a little faster, so she wasn't exactly sharing my Zen attitude. Was the wait worth it? Absolutely! I had the steak with mushrooms and a side salad, and it was cooked perfectly. My sister had the salmon with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a salad, and she loved hers too. I also ordered the Virgin Passion Fruit Mojito. Let's just say... we weren't meant to be. Next time I'll stick with the classic virgin mojito because sometimes you don't need to reinvent a perfectly good wheel. Overall, great food, generous portions, a relaxing atmosphere, and staff who genuinely care about allergies. A tiny improvement in the timing of the service, and this place is an easy 5 stars in my book. Looking forward to coming back... and hopefully Tinker Bell lets Kaily stay at our table a little longer next time.

The service was okay in the beginning, by the end of the night less so…read more Ambience was okay, the booth was extremely dirty, food from previous guests littered the seat. Which was surprising. The worst part was the food. Appetizer of beef Goyza was good. Steak was TERRIBLE. What did I do to deserve this "salad"? It's almost offensive. $50 for a plate of fries and a cold steak. I have never been served a cold steak in my life. I was too embarrassed to send it back. The dessert was good, but the birthday surprise was not on the house which was odd for a $200+ tab. We will not return. Nothing special. Cold steak and that depressing salad is unforgivable.

Super Empanada is a brand new grab and go empanada spot on Queen West. Convenient, quick, delicious…read moreand carefully designed, this is a great spot to tide yourself over between meals or gorge on a tasty variety of filling stuffed crust. Not especially hungry, I got a single chicken and olive empanada. They're definitely on the smaller side - imagine a sort of large dumpling - so getting three as recommended makes sense. The dough is golden, flaky, and buttery without being greasy. I'm not huge on olives in things; I find it can overpower whatever else is going on. These were the exception. The flavours of the chicken and olive came together perfectly, aided by a light, sweet tomato reduction. Totally great. An easy place to recommend.

Absolutely amazing! What a great place for the hood. I had the spicy beef as well as the chicken…read moreempanadas. Fantastic crust, done perfectly with a delicious juicy filling. The dipping sauce is great too.

This small shop offers an assortment of latin fares, including pupusas, empanadas, tamales, and…read moreceviche. On weekends, they serve up freshly-made pupusas on a hot plate from the sidewalk. I've ordered the shredded pork and cheese on a few occasions and it always satisfies the cravings. They top it off with a tomato sauce and coleslaw (very delicious pairing), as well as an optional green salsa (spicy). The dish is hearty and comforting with all the South American flavours.

We were strolling around Kensington Market and we saw these nice empanadas being displayed on the…read morecurbside of this restaurant. I got a spicy beef one and it was just ok... The dough was a bit wimpy and not baked fully enough to be firm and crusty. The filling was good but not hot enough. Overall a place for a quick bite but nothing spectacular.