I ordered chicken potatoes rice and salad for 25 people for a work function. My order was prepared…read moreon time and there was plenty of food and very tasty awesome PiriPiri sauce Everyone enjoyed it. Nick

So I thought I had found my new favorite spot to go ... however sadly the last 2 times I went my…read morevegetables were litterly ice cold... and my potatoes weren't hot at all. To be honest I go because the vegetables are so damn delicious .... I love my veggies. However now I'm just sad becuz I won't eat them when there's cooked but actually really freaking cold as if they were scooped from the fridge not a hot plate.. Ugh

Good Portuguese chicken place!…read more They have 2 types of chicken: Rotisserie and Grilled. Grilled is supposed to be drier, but more flavourful, so I got that option! 1/4 Chicken + 2 sides was $9 and I couldn't finish it! Girl who was behind the counter piled it on. I'm not complaining as I had leftovers! She also gave me a "sweet" sauce which was more sour, vinegary and garlicky. It tasted really good! Chicken and potatoes were flavourful. Rice was a bit dry, but ok. My BIL got a container of Bacalhau ($8) and that tasted good, freshly made. Initially, the girl put it on a plate and it was A LOT of food. So he opted instead for a smaller container. There is seating, street parking only, so I'm guessing it's more of a takeout place. It was clean though, so if you're hungry, you can dine-in. My only complaint was that they should work on their menu. There's only a posted menu for their sides. Otherwise, it's a takeout menu with M-F specials, so prices weren't very clear. Great bang for your buck though as lunch for 2 ppl was under $20, taxes in!

Great chicken - but could be a little dry according to the piece you get .. or moist if you choose…read moredark meat. Good place for take out. Standard sides (potatoes, rice or veggies). I'd stick to getting take out from Rui and if you're hungry and on the go.

Newmarket location…read more I am currently bedridden with horrible stomach cramps and diarrhea while writing this review. This happened after eating here earlier today. Apart from the sickness the food is atrocious and nothing like the restaurants on Major MacKenzie Drive. I have gone to this restaurant several times since it opened and it is always atrocious, but I keep going back in the hopes that one day I might get food that resembles the Major Mac locations. Not only is the food bad but so is their food prep/hygiene. Be aware.

The chicken is good. Their sauce is amazing. I have been going there for over 20 years. However,…read morethe last 2 times the rice was rancid and complete trash. My suggestion is DO NOT order the rice.

Costa Verde BBQ & Portuguese Grill is a popular neighborhood Portuguese churrasqueira…read more Think traditional Portuguese food like BBQ chicken, fish fillet, picanha, ribs, cod, camarao a casa, chicharron, potatoes, rice, salad, sandwiches and desserts. We go there for fast short-order rotisserie grilled chicken takeout. The restaurant section becomes too busy during lunch and dinner times. Languages spoken by the staff are Portuguese, English and Spanish. This setup functions mainly for takeaway but if you prefer eating inside there's a separate menu which you order from your waitress.

There's parking both on the street and behind the restaurant. We came on a Saturday around lunch…read moreand the wait was about 40 minutes. Just a heads up there's no seating while waiting, and it's cash only. The first time I came here, I got the medium 1/2 chicken meal with a natas, plus a striploin on the side. Everything was really good and honestly worth the drive. The second visit wasn't as smooth. I ordered the Bife à Casa and expected regular fries because I saw them in someone's Google review, but it actually comes with fried potato rounds instead. I called to clarify in case I got the wrong dish, and they confirmed that's how it's served. In the end, the potatoes paired well with the steak, so I wasn't upset about it. What did disappoint me was that they forgot the gravy that was supposed to come on the side. When I mentioned it, they acknowledged it should've been included and said I could mention the issue next time for a possible discount. Service also felt a bit disorganized during this visit. My steak took a while, which I can understand, but another customer's chicken sandwich was missed completely and she had to wait an extra 10 minutes after already being told it would be quick. The sandwich was sitting on the service counter for a while, and it only got resolved after she followed up again herself. Food is still solid overall, especially the chicken and steak, but service consistency could definitely improve.

One word of advice. Check your receipt to see if you paid the correct amount…read more I noticed later that the online menu and the in restaurant screen said 15.99 whereas my receipt said 16.99. When I confronted the cashier about it, he said the computer said 16.99 and it's the most updated price. If the computer said 1000 dollars, am I supposed to pay 1000 dollars? The agreed contract price is 15.99 and that should be that. Later the cashier went to the back (assuming to talk to the manager/owner), and he gave me back a loonie (technically it should have been 1.13, but whatever). This place chose to use metal utensils instead of single use ones. The knife he gave me was quite disgustingly dirty (see pic). The food itself was decent. And for the amount of food, the price is very reasonable. I got the Raven Platter. My friend's fish platter was also decent, but looking at the texture and color, we couldn't tell if it was cooked thoroughly or not. We chose to keep eating and hope for the best. I finished most of my food, but I couldn't really comfortably eat all of the food, not knowing whether the plate or anything else they used was really clean to begin with. I'll come back and edit the review should anything happen :/ We probably should have brought up the price discrepancy issue AFTER we got our food. Needless to say, not gonna come back. Quality: 6/10. Service: 3/10. Value: 7/10. Overall: 3.5/10 (Not an average).

Very good. Husband loved the fried chicken and impressed with quality. He got the 3-piece combo and…read morethe fries were enough for 2 people ! Large portions. Combo only 9.99! A steal. I had the fish platter (12.99) and while good I really don't cared for the cheap standard restaurant options of flavourless tilapia or basa fillets. I would have preferred another option such as salmon. I had the peri rice which is a type of spiced rice and a side salad. The salad was good quality as it contained spinach , tomatoes and cucumbers along with the iceberg. They have a veggie burger which I will try next time. I also appreciate the variety of sides you can get including potatoes or corn. The peri sauce was very spicy and I enjoyed it. Great hours (close at 12am fri & sat) so perfect when its a late night and you are at a loss for food options ). Will be back soon to try other menu items. Can get busy here so try to call ahead. Took our order about 20 min.

How can anyone not love Portiguese food! Delicious. We…read moreenjoyed the environment and the food. Picasa was yummy! Delicious piece of meat!

How disappointing…read more Came here and had high hopes as the menu looked promising. The service at first was great. The servers were friendly and chatty. We came on a Wednesday night around 7:30pm and there were only 4 other tables apart from ours. The restaurant was fairly bright and the tables were nicely spread apart so that there was enough space to move around. There were 3 of us for dinner and so we decided to order 3 different main dishes to share. They were all pretty good size portions. BACALHAU À BRÁS - fairly large size portion and pretty tasty. I've had better elsewhere, but this was still good. CARNE DE PORCO À ALENTEJANA - good flavours; however, the pork was a bit dry, even though it was a bit of a saucy dish. PICANHA GRELHADA - grilled rump steak, served with black beans, French fries, and rice. This dish was terrible and I would NOT recommend! The steak was chewy and tough. When we told the server about this all he said to us was "well, sometimes that happens" and walked away. So, you're basically telling people that sometimes it just happens that you serve terrible food and you still expect people to pay full price for it. Because of this dish alone and the server's response to our feedback about the dish, I will never go back to this place again and I do not recommend this place at all. If I'm going to be paying those prices for food, they better be good. Also, when we made a reservation, we needed to leave credit card details for the booking. There are other places that are far better for Portuguese cuisine.

Ambiance? A few chairs and tables inside of you're ravenous and can't wait to eat delicious food…read more The inside reminds me of a deli with lots of food behind glass. Service was prompt and the staff explained what the items were. Martin's cuisine can best be described as Mediterranean with a strong Portuguese accent. The star of the show is definitely the char grilled chicken. We ordered a family meal for 2-3 which came with a whole chicken cut into 8 pieces, and two large containers of potato balls (so yummy) and seasoned rice (not so spicy Spanish rice pilaf). The food was plenty for our group of 4 since we supplemented the meal with bubble teas. The grilled chicken was perfectly grilled but still moist. I wish the pieces were a bit larger. The seasoned rice was OK (needed more seasoning and veggies), but the potato balls were divine and plentiful. There was a parking lot for about 5 cars getting takeout on this busy narrow street. Getting a space and vacating that could be quite a challenge during rush hour. 4 stars for being a tasty affordable carryout choice.

Everything is fantastic at this restaurant but expect the price to match the quality. Servers are…read morepleasant and ambiance is nice and loud.

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.