Omg this place is amazing. And being from California with all the Mexican food I desired I am hard…read moreto please. I got the pork tacos whoch were amazing street taco style and delicious. I also had a bite of my fiances barbacoa torta which was phenomenal as well. The horchata is lovely as well but definitely on the sweeter side. And the hot sauce. So smoky and hot if was absolutely perfect paired with my tacos. We will definitely be back, and often. After living in Canada for 4 years and with the exception of maybe one or two locations in down town Toronto this is the first time the Mexican food has not dissapointed me. Plus the price was great we got a really good amount of food for under 25$ you can't beat it.

Back for dinner in the summer. Service and atmosphere still amazing and the food is still high…read morequality. I typically don't like sauce on my steak but the spicy and tart tomatillo sauce that is over the steak is fabulous. I like my salsa chunky but the rest of my family like the thin salsa. This is a quasi-chain but this location by far is the best!

My family all live far apart from one another, so we compromised on somewhere between me, my wife…read moreand them for my birthday dinner, thus we chose this place as I was in the mood for Mexican.They had a traditional Mexican interior, and friendly staff greeted us on arrival. As far as the location goes, I must say they have very limited parking spots(but we found a spot). Parking spots were tight. However, there is ample parking at the big box store across the street, and they are on a bus line. They are not near other restaurants but stand out based on the loud Mexican music and big sign that has a Mexican flag Over all the service was friendly, attentive, and quick(especially considering how packed it was) They give nachos on arrival, sort of like how restaurants normally give bread, which were okay , but the salsa was bland. The lime margarita was amazing. I got the beef enchiladas, which were tender and loaded with food didn't quite pack the punch I was hoping for. My mom and my wife got the nachos with chicken;they didn't like it. So I tried it to confirm the following: the nacho platter with chicken was bland, with very little crunch. It looked like it was sitting around for a while as far as value goes, my wife's beer was more expensive than my margarita, which is a plus if you are an alcohol drinker like me but not for a beer drinker, obviously. The portions on my plate were small, but there were so many different items on the plate that blended together fairly well that the small portions didn't matter too much. And lastly, the smell of the place was nonexistent, which is odd IMO for a small restaurant.

They get 2.5 stars…read more Bandeja paisa: steak was decent, crackling was so-so (pretty crispy but not that moist or flavourful). Sausage tasted decent but slightly dry. Egg was a bit overdone & arepa was decent though somewhat crispy  Beans were decent. Plantain was so-so (not crispy or sweet). Pork tenderloin was pretty tasty but tough & dry especially for a tenderloin. Rice was decent, with a slight flavour, but a bit mushy. Plantain was crispy. The restaurant interior was decorated quite nicely but was very warm (in summer) & service was disorganised & some servers didn't speak English well so communication was sometimes difficult. I asked if the pork tenderloin had a sauce; they said no but it came with a tomato & peppers sauce. They also billed me wrongly.

Incredibly delicious food, authentically Colombian, big portions, and amazing value for money. The…read moreseafood dishes are filled with various different kinds of high-quality seafood to the brim (more protein than rice). All the staff are so friendly - from the waitstaff to the chefs / owners and kitchen staff, everyone in the restaurant seems to exhibit the Latin American hospitality and friendliness. The place feels homey, cozy, and festive with the music in the background (from the TV screen on the wall), and big photos depicting different places in Colombia along the wall. Ambience is very laid-back and casual, with amazing food that tastes homemade and authentic. It took a while for the food to cook and come out (about 40 minutes) - mostly because of the Cazuela de Mariscos (seafood soup) that took the longest to cook. It was also during a very busy time on a weekend. They seemed to have a constant flow of incoming catering and take-out orders (a good sign), and the restaurant itself was packed. All / most mains come with coconut rice, salad, and tostones (fried plantains). As for drinks, you can order freshly squeezed juices in either water or milk. We ordered the fresh strawberry & blackberry juice in water, as the one in milk would make it more like a smoothie. Each juice order comes in a jug (whether it be a small or large jug). This came as a surprise to us - really good value for such a large volume of juice ($6 for a whole "small" jug that turned out to be quite big, enough to refill each glass a few times for 2 people). The juice itself tasted fresh, natural, and refreshing. Dishes that we tried: 1) Filete de Tilapia con Camarones (grilled tilapia fish fillet & shrimps with coconut rice, plantain, and salad) - Big pieces of fish and lots of small shrimps, in a very delectable sauce. 2) Arroz Marinero (seafood rice with plantain & salad) - Loved this dish. The rice was a bit soupy which I liked. It was a bit like a soupy paella (including the rice) - very delicious and packed with various kinds of seafood. 3) Cazuela de Mariscos (seafood soup with coconut rice, plantain, and salad) - Very creamy soup, like a chowder. I'm not a big fan of chowders / cream-based soups in general, but others liked it and said this was good. 4) SIDE: Ensalada (House Salad) 5) Arepa de Chocolo con Queso (sweet corn dough with cheese) All of the main dishes were EXCELLENT - loved the mixed seafood (fish fillet, shrimps, octopus, squid, etc.). There was so much seafood in every dish. In most places, you get more carbs / rice compared to the protein. Here, it was the opposite. The coconut rice was a bit dry but it's decent - good to soak up the sauces of the main dishes. The salad is just shredded cabbage and carrot with big sliced tomato. I was a big fan of the salad dressing (some creamy mayo-like dressing), but luckily the dressing was only at the top of the salad (the bottom part of the salad remained fresh and crunchy, which I liked). We ordered the Arepa de Chocolo con Queso for to go. It was different than the Venezuelan arepa that I'm used to. The Colombian arepa seemed to be sweeter and more buttery. It probably would've been better if it was eaten right after it was freshly made, and while it was still warm. There was a lot of cheese in the arepa, giving it a nice salty and savoury contrast to the sweet corn dough. After you're done the meal, you go up to the counter to pay (instead of having the bill brought to your table). Great food overall - I would not hesitate to come back.

Today was our first time ever visiting this Mexican restaurant and we are completely satisfied. The…read moreowner is a one-man show who does it all himself: operates the restaurant, cooks, serves, and he says he even cleans it. We left impressed by his gentle demeanour and charismatic personality. The reasonably priced food was authentic and delicious. We left nothing on our plates! We even bought some packaged mini tortillas to try at home. In the future, every time we crave authentic Mexican food, this will be our yummy place to go!

Stopped here on a whim while driving through and wow -- best tacos I've had since being in Mexico!…read moreFresh, flavorful, and authentic. Service was warm and attentive, and the owner's friendliness made it even better. The vibe of the place also felt warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

In a town of chain restaurants and box stores, cafe Andes stands out authentically amongst the…read moreothers. If you've ever had Colombian food before, then you will be transported back with every bite. If you've never had it before, you have to try. One of the best cuisines in my opinion. Cafe Andes does it perfectly and offers a range of the classics. Newmarket doesn't understand what a gem this place is.

They get 4.5 stars…read more Buñuelos (Colombian Cheese Fritters) was a large ball. It was decent: spongy & light. Mar Y Tierra (Grill Mix) was pretty tasty though the flavour was a bit one-dimensional. There were many types of seafood in it: mini & normal shrimp, squid, mussels & octopus. The chicken and steak were in chunks. Though I got it for takeout, the fries were still a bit crispy when I had them. The dish was a bit salty (I have high salt tolerance). In the Sugar Cane Lemonade, the lemon predominated. But they're supposed to have pure sugar cane right now. Tequeños (Venezuelan Cheese Sticks) were large & slightly crispy. They were better than the buñuelos. Besides cheese in the dough a little was stuffed inside too. They had a nice springy texture. Tres leches (3 milks cake) was very good: rich, moist & light.

There's no better feeling in the midst of cold winter than a warm dose. And authentic South…read moreAmerican food provides that warmth! Arepa Guys is set up at a local convenience but they're very welcoming. Chef owner Moises is a cool dude who seems quite passionate about Venezuelan food and culture. I came early and was politely asked to wait for the first dozen arepas (corn meal breads) to be grilled and baked to perfection. From the menu, I had their carne mechada: delicious slow-cooked shredded beef with a healthy mix of plantains, beans & cheese stuffed in the warm arepa. They had quite the variety of other fillings including chorizo, crab meat/shrimp, shredded chicken breast and eggs as well. Arepa Guys is open weekends only, and introduces this unique food to many of us for the first time. Their arepa was perfectly crisp on the outside and the shredded beef stuffing was a bit light in flavour. I did realize later that I missed out on their homemade cilantro, garlic and hot sauces. So apply some from the dine-in area when picking up an arepa to go.

I'm almost hesitant to write this because I want to keep this place a secret all to myself but the…read moreworld needs to know - Arepa Guys is incredible!! My wife and I just left after having two pork arepas with pico de gallo and cheese, along with a tres leches, and we're already looking forward to our next visit - we don't come to the area often but we'll make the journey just for a taste of this again. Also, the man behind the counter and the lady who brought the food over (I regret not asking for their names) were extremely nice. As long as they're there, we'll be supporting them. Do yourself and favour - stop reading my review and head over there now!

I went in and ordered 5 tacos, has one of each meat. The overall flavor was alright, but the tacos…read morewere pretty basic. I could eat here again because the price is reasonable for what you get.

I've been going to this place since it opened and it is still the best burrito you'll ever…read morefind(great veggie option too!). The owner is consistently amazing and truly cares about his customers. If you come here leave him a review! I guarantee you'll give it 5/5