We just had the best and most amazing early lunch. We had an early appointment today and were looking for a place. We saw an open sign and open door, made a U turn and tired to find parking. Parking was tough. Only on the street, almost every spot was full. Parking is the only negative. They open when they start cooking at 9 am, you can come in and order what's in the hot table, but not officially open until 11 am. We had a whole chicken, fresh fried fish, chicken parmigiana on rice and bubbly. No diet Soda is available. The batter on the fish was very light, like the Portuguese fish, it was done very well, The parm chicken was different than I have had before. It was very saucy, more a Brazilian flavour and less cheese, I give it a 10/10 for flavour and portion size . It was big enough for a main for the 2 of us. There are only 2 small tables in the place, Brazilian music played in the background. It was incredibly clean. The cook was serving us, she was really busy, but took the time to suggest options, tell us when the items on the menu are usually ready. We loved the place, will be returning when in the area. My husband would like to get takeout. The combo of Brazilian with Portuguese flare was excellent. I love independent family owned spots like this. Family recipes that stood the test of time. Give it a try, it's worth the search for parking read more

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Stopped by their tent during the Do West Fest and i asked them to pack every dish they had into one container for $15 - easily one of the best gastronomical $15 I've spent in Toronto. (I suspect this is not an option in most occasions!) Stand-outs were the feijoada and the cream-based fish stew. (The tomato-based potato side got a bit lost in the shuffle.) They also had sides of battered and fried balls with various meats, which were as expected. Hope to stop by their actual brick-and-mortar location and try their dishes one by one! read more

Stop BBQ - Everything - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We stayed a week in Toronto and this restaurant was only a block away from our place so we are planning to try a lot. Well my husband did as I'm a vegetarian. Chicken Balls: Amazing, originally bought to have snacks for later but they were all eaten right away. Egg Tarts: My first time trying traditional Portuguese Egg Tarts and they were amazing! Wasn't sure what to expect. They go really well with coffee! read more

Stop BBQ - Chicken Balls - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was excited to give Stop BBQ chicken a try, given the great reviews and my penchant for Brazilian food. For $12.00, you get one choice of meat, with rice and beans on the side. I opted for pork cutlet as the meat for my takeout. Unfortunately the pork was very salty, while the rice and beans were bland. They also offer pastel (cheese, beef and ham/cheese options) for $5.00 and coxinha for $1.50. They are deep fried to order. Service was not friendly. Street parking available on Hallam Street. TLDR; disappointing food, not recommended read more

First, name is a bit misleading as I assumed it was a Portuguese chicken place, but it's not...I think it's more Brazilian. However, the 2 lovely ladies running this joint said it's Portuguese AND Brazilian! Second, there are no sandwiches. They have a dated posted menu that just has duct tape covering the prices on the sandwiches, but apparently they don't serve sandwiches anymore. Instead, they offer great, homemade dishes in chafing trays. My guess is that it was more Brazilian since I was not familiar with any of the offerings - except for the BBQ chicken which is only offered WHOLE. A "small" round aluminum container of dishes of your choice was $10. (I opted to "stop" here as opposed to McD's because I strongly believe in supporting small businesses over chains.) I asked the lady to fill it with whatever dishes she recommended. I also got a chicken ball ($1.50) - which I thought was a codfish ball - and the kind lady threw in an additional ball! Maybe she knew that I'd like it and she was 100% right! It was soo delicious and 1 wasn't enough. "Small" was easily 2-3 servings! Dishes comprised of rice/black beans/pork belly, pieces of sausage/olives/beans, chicken/cheese/peas, and some Parisienne potatoes. Tbh, the Parisienne potatoes at Portuguese places are much better seasoned! This was probably the "weakest" dish though. The rest was DELICIOUS, especially the chicken/cheese/peas. Highly recommended as a take-out place if you wanna try something new in the area! There is seating, but it is more of a take-out place. Ladies who were working there are very sweet! read more

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I'll be honest, living right around the corner, puts the awkwardly named 'STOP B.B.Q. Chicken Inc.' way up at the top of my reasons for continued patronage list. That said, I can't help but want to keep going back, despite the average-good quality of the food they serve. First off, the resto is a family business that just opened a few months ago, the entire place is run by a Portuguese family including great-aunts, aunts, daughters, and grandmothers all working together to operate their new business as new immigrants to Canada. The food is pretty good, although sometimes- maybe because I don't go in peak hours- the meat can be a little dry, or the veggies a little mushy, regardless it is always tasty and hot. The portions are very hearty, and if you show up with your own tupperware they will fill it up for you, to save the Styrofoam garbage. I've been offered samples on more than one occasion, tasting various Portuguese dishes and desserts that I otherwise would never have. Ideal for take out, not sure if they deliver, the seating available is sparse, and the ambiance is kinda lacking. Finally, they have these new cards that give you a free meal after the first 9 meals purchased. When it comes to bang for your buck, this place can't be beat. Oh yeah, they also offer desserts, and baked bread. If you're in the neighborhood, check it out and help a local business - and don't forget your tupperware! read more

Stop BBQ - the outside of a restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not my place to go for Brazilian dishes. I am Brazilian and I was kind of sad by the dishes that I had at Stop BBQ Chicken. The deep fried pastry (pasteis em geral) were bland, just a deep fried unsalted mess. The same could be said for the little chicken balls. The price, on the other hand, was too expensive - I am not coming back for more. I thought I would stop missing my country but now I miss it even more. I am sure my mom and aunt could do better dishes. read more

Excellent food from an open kitchen. A couple of caveats: - Eating at one of their tables can be a problem on cold days.They prop the front door open freezing he seating area to keep the open kitchen cooler. - They do not accept their Entertainment Book coupon claiming "they don't know what it is". read more

This is our go- to when we are craving coxinha, Pastel or beans. The ladies who work there are so kind and friendly. There aren't a lot of options for Brazilian food in Toronto and the prices here are great. Obrigada! read more

Today's special was a tripe bean stew & it reminded me of feijoada which btw is only served on Saturdays. I have yet to find a place that will serve it on a weekday. The tripe was tender and along with the beans there were pieces of smoky linguiça & spare ribs. Together with the rice it made for a tasty & filling hearty meal. Now if you're like me and you want something spicy ask for their homemade piri piri, free of charge. The vinegary spicy piri piri added another dimension to the already tasty stew and made the meal even more satisfying. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back on Saturday to sample their feijoada. read more

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It's a small mom and pop Portuguese restaurant. It's a very sparse facility in terms of dining in, but the women running the place exude a lot of warmth. The Brazilian lady who cooks (and is the owner as well) is over 50 and her mother who helps out is over 70: both very sprightly, funny and hard working! They're always giving me free stuff to try out to educate me about Brazilian culture. The food especially their pork dishes and rotisserie chicken is consistently good. Their rotisserie chicken is usually very moist, crispy skin and coated with great piri-piri. I'm a big fan of all their pork preparations: chops, ribs, belly, sweat meats, et all. The beef dishes can be a hit or miss. They also make good fried sardines, octopus stew, and cod fish chops. Sometimes, they'll even have game meat like rabbit or partridge. There's a lot of variety on offer each day: rice, potatoes, beans, chicken, fish, pork/beef. Their stews could be less oily and sometimes, even less salty ( but I take abnormally low salt in my food). For 10 bucks, hell even 8 bucks, I can eat two filling meals! It's hearty, tasty, fresh, unpretentious fare. The food and hospitality get a 3.5. Those in the 'hood, give this place yo dollars. Obrigado! read more

I love this place. It's continually high quality, and they spoil you with family-sized portions. I recommend the "Frango à milanesa" if you're a fan of cheesy, chickeny goodness - it nearly brought a tear to my eye. read more

In my opnion one of the best places in the town to have good food at a really good price. Service is quick, the two lovely Brazilian and Portuguese ladies Maria and Clara master all Portuguese/Brazilian dishes in the same way as many people eat at home in those two countries. This it means that when will you go there you will find an authentic food. My experience was fantastic! P.S - Maybe because this place is not that famous yet, don't have that much publicity through websites and the location is not that fancy probably many people just pass by... 10 out 10. Price/quality/quick. read more

Good, simple food with friendly service, this will be a regular place for me. The price is also quite reasonable for what you get.

Here you'll find simple, hearty and cheap take-out food. Daily stews, rice, vegetables and desserts. I am a huge fan of the BBQ chicken myself...and the Portugese ladies who run the place are very nice. read more

Wholesome, unpretentious homemade food in huge portions! This is the place to come to if you're hungry and in need of a decently sized meal for your buck's worth to fill up your stomach. Their creamy chicken casserole is a must-try. Plus the ladies behind the counter are lovely! read more