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    Empanadas
    Dario S.

    The Arepa Guys was an absolute authentic cultural treat. Talk about a hidden gem that is tucked away inside a convenience store. The owners are a wife and husband team who not only were very welcoming but extremely passionate about their food. The husband is prepping and making the Arepas while the wife explains the menu and expedites all the orders. I had the Carne Mechada which was slow cooked shredded beef with beans, plantains and feta cheese. It was outstanding. The beef was so tender and juicy, the plantains perfectly sweet and the Arepa was nice and crisp. To compliment the fantastic Arepa I had a Tres Leches (three milk cake). Not only was it great but is starting to become one of my favourite desserts. Arepa Guys is only open on weekends. Don't let the fact it's located inside a convenience store stop you from giving it a try. Trust me it will be a wonderful and truly authentic experience. You won't be disappointed.

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    La Parrilla - Beef Empanada https://www.instagram.com/the.wanderin.foodie/

    La Parrilla

    3.9(19 reviews)
    1.5 kmPine Grove
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    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.

    ** BEWARE OF ORDERING FROM THIS PLACE **…read more This place is unbelievable. The food is good but the attitude of the owner makes it feel like he's doing you a favour for even being open. Orders are NEVER ready on time. Always add 30 minutes to their quoted time and be ready to deal with attitude when you inevitably ask how long it'll be until your food is ready. On their latest mishap, they took an UberEats order (which I was charged for) but when I called to follow up on when it's be ready I was told they weren't doing app orders...then why is your store online in the app? Avoid this place like the plague.

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    Arepatite - Pollo (chicken) empanada

    Arepatite

    4.0(4 reviews)
    18.5 kmYonge and Eglinton

    I was out for a walk this afternoon and I stumbled upon a new restaurant boasting arepas,…read moreempanadas, and other delicious South American items, so it took me all of about two seconds to decide to pop my head in and order something. I walked in and after taking a look at the relatively small menu, I decided I needed to try the joint's empanadas. I didn't know which of the four to order, so I asked the very helpful woman behind the counter to give me a couple of her favorites. Those turned out to be a Cheese Empanada and a Pabellon Empanada ("Shredded Beef, Cheese, Sweet Plantain, Black Beans"). I got them home a short time later and they were actually still hot! I started with the Cheese Empanada and I was blown away pretty much from the first bite. The salty, melty cheese within was absolutely irresistible, and the empanada itself was perfectly fried and essentially the ideal of what an empanada should be. The Pabellon Empanada fared even better, in my opinion. The perfectly proportioned filling ensured that every bite was pretty much perfect, and I should note, too, that the included zesty sauce only enhanced the concoction's overall impact. I'm definitely excited to welcome Arepatite to Midtown, and I can't wait to try their other offerings.

    Update! I stopped to try the Pollo (shredded chicken) Empanada today and it was another success…read more It's the cornflour dough and the dipping sauces that really stand out. It eats like comfort food, yet packs a big punch of flavour.

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    Arepatite - Pabellon Empanada (Shredded beef, beans, sweet plantain)

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    Esto Es Colombia

    Esto Es Colombia

    4.0(12 reviews)
    16.5 km

    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.

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    Esto Es Colombia - Bandeja Paisa  White rice, beans, steak, pork crackling, egg. Colombian sausage, sweet plantain, corn flatbread and avocado.

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    Bandeja Paisa White rice, beans, steak, pork crackling, egg. Colombian sausage, sweet plantain, corn flatbread and avocado.

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