I was staying in the neighborhood and had a craving for a cubano sandwich. It was a quiet Tuesday…read morenight. I popped in, sat at the counter, and was greeted immediately by a pleasant woman who took my "to go" order and told me the sandwich would be ready in just a few. While I was waiting, she kindly asked if I needed anything to drink. I declined. Shortly after I took home perhaps the best cubano sandwich I ever had. The warm sandwich had a perfect balance of ingredients. The Cuban bread with a thin crispy crust and soft inside made for a perfect mouth-feel. Absent was globs of mayo and mustard, flavors that often override the real stars of the show, the roast pork and ham. In it's place was a light dressing that complemented the meats perfectly. I've had Cubano sandwichs in Miami and NYC. The Cubano served up at LaCubana is as good, if not better. The only shortcoming: malta (a non- alcoholic malt beverage, popular in Puerto Rico and Cuba) wasn't available.

What we ordered: * Ham and cheese croquetas…read more* Coconut shrimp (special) * Guava bbq short rib (very good!) Service * Server was super nice and even took a picture of us * Very attentive and polite Ambience * Super old school diner vibes with cool Cuban gear and decor * Only downside is the bathroom is down some steep stairs with not a lot of air flow.

Solid cocktails overall. The space is pretty small, but we were able to get a table easily right…read moreafter work. I had a Shelly in Athens and tried a friend's Lady Jang. Both cocktails were well made. I tend to prefer drinks with sharper contrasts, and these leaned more toward flavors that blended together. Based on the ingredient lists, I was anticipating more distinct notes, but instead, everything kind of melded together (not in a bad way). I'd be curious to try other drinks if I were to go back to see if I feel the same.

We made a reservation on a weekday and when we arrived, our table was ready. The bar has both…read morecounter tables inside and heated patio. We were seated inside and enjoying the beautiful wood carved decorations. The drinks menu offers great variety of cocktails, wine, beer and liquor. The food menu includes great tapas options for sharing. The staff are friendly and the service is fast.

First time at this little gem on Bloor. Loved every part of…read moreour visit. Food, atmosphere and service were outstanding! Can't wait to come back and experience more of the expansive menu

Have you ever found a restaurant that was so good that you were afraid to tell people about it in…read morecase it got so popular you'd never find a table next time you went? This is such a restaurant. But for the greater good, and because it totally deserves to be hyped up, I'm gonna share this gem with you! Granted, I have only been here once and I had never had Nicaraguan food before but everything this restaurant served up from drinks to appetizers to mains to dessert was unbelievable. It may look like nothing special on paper and even look understated on the plate but once it's in your mouth your tastebuds are in for a ride! Let me explain a bit more...the "tacos" look like a sundae collided with a salad on the plate but when you break it up and try it the crunch and the sweet and the sour just works like magic! I ordered the Churrasco but swapped out the mashed potato with rice and beans - how the Nicaraguans eat it I was told - and boy was I glad I listened! I have never downed so much rice and beans so quickly in my life; normally I avoid them so that's testament to how tasty it was. 3 out of all 3 of the desserts were delicious but the standout favourite among my party was surprisingly the cheesecake, so don't knock it till you try it. The atmosphere is lively and colourful, and the service was great too! That's it; I think I've shared enough - you're welcome

The Noms: Colombian Special Salchipapa $25.50…read more Cubano Smoked Brisket Sanguich $20.50 It's a tiny shop but just know they aren't serving tiny portions! The food we got was enough to feed us both - twice! And we're talking full to the brim. It is on the pricier side, but they are far from stingy with their portions. It was our first time so we asked the staff what he recommended and homie came through! The Colombian Salchipapa is basically a fully loaded Cuban fries supreme on steroids. There was plantain, pulled pork, cilantro lime chicken, chorizo, cheese, and corn, all topped with hickory sticks. All of that paired with their house-made tartar sauce was heavenly with the best flavors and textures. The Cubano Smoked Brisket Sanguich was also incredible. There's smoked brisket, roasted mojo pork, swiss cheese, pickles, and fried onions, all stuffed in Cuban bread. The brisket and pork were super tender and juicy too. It was such a satisfying chew that we literally ate in silence while nodding in approval the whole time, lol. Hot tip: we had leftover tartar sauce from the salchipapa, so we poured it on our sanguich and it made it even better! Definitely worth getting it on the side if you're getting the sanguich alone.

The best Cuban sandwiches in the city!! You get your moneys worth here! The sandwiches are huge and…read morethey're full of flavour. I've been here twice now and will be continue to come back!

Baro offers a delightful dining experience, with a variety of Latin-inspired dishes that are both…read moreflavorful and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is lively, making it a great place for a fun night out. Service is friendly and attentive. The food comes with rich, bold flavors, perfect for sharing with friends. Definitely worth a visit!

I got the duck chaufa which was tasty and the portion was large enough to take some leftovers home…read more For the price I was expecting a bit more duck though. We also got churros and a bottle of wine to share and both were very good! Our server was challenging to get a hold of at times. It's a decent place to get dinner and drinks. A bit pricy for what you get but that's expected since it's along King West.

The yummiest food and vibey restaurant located on Dundas st west, close to trinity bellwoods. We…read moreordered the accra, Mac and cheese, Haitian spaghetti, fried fish plate, ginger beer and a piña colada. The food was fresh, flavourful and the quality did not miss. The accra was a standout!! The service was great and our server made sure to provide thoughtful information as we were ordering. Overall, the food, service and ambiance of rhum corner was nothing short but amazing and I will be back again.

This was a great experience. The service was attentive and hospitable. I would suggest getting…read morethere early or if reservations are possible, go for it as it is a small space but very cozy. The lights were very dim but the music was nice. We started off with banana frites which was torn up quickly with some pikliz. After that, we ordered the macaroni au gratin and oh my goodness, that was some of the best mac we have had in a long time. My husband and I cherished every single penne. I'm not sure if it was us walking 30 minutes to this restaurant or if the drinks were hitting just right but wow. Do not sleep on that mac. I do want to disclose that it doesn't taste like your typical Haitian mac and cheese that you get from a family member or restaurant in Miami but it was still very good. I had the cashew chicken and red beans and rice. It lacked a bit of spice but the pikliz and hot sauce saved it. We were so full that we had to get an Uber back to our hotel. We really want to come back when we visit again.

The space is intimate and cozy, and perfect for lingering over shared plates and drinks. The staff…read moreare genuinely friendly and caring, and they're great at guiding you through the menu, especially when it comes to cocktail recommendations. The tapas are really good, though dishes did come out a bit on the slower side. But honestly, it fits the whole experience here: order a few cocktails, enjoy the atmosphere, and let the night unfold at its own pace (within the seating time limit of course). One of those spots that makes you want to order just one more plate. We got: * Half Octopus * Mussels Escabeche * Jamón Croqueta * Shishito Peppers * Sea Bream Ceviche & Chips * Grilled Beef Tongue & Mojo Rojo * Sobrasada & Foie Gras

Rating this a 4/5 overall because I did enjoy my experience here, but I will say the food itself…read morewas more like a 3/5. Came here on a Thursday night and was surprised at how busy it was for a weekday. Despite that, the service was excellent! Staff were friendly off the bat and very attentive after each dish was finished, making sure to wipe off the table or exchanging the plates which I was really impressed with despite how busy they were. We decided to go with their tasting menu where you gave them a price range you wanted to stick to - I believe it was $85-$200, and you can mention some dishes you definitely want to try and they curate the rest for you which I thought was so unique! I loved the idea of that. The dishes we really wanted were the octopus, bone marrow and scallops. The only standout dishes to me were the scallops, and a salad I cannot remember the name of but was so shocked at how good just a simple salad could be. Other than that, the other dishes were still good, but nothing extraordinary to be honest. The octopus was a bit too charred which was disappointing as it was what I was looking forward to the most. The tasting menu we got also had mainly vegetable dishes (other than the ones I just mentioned), so was hoping to get a few more meat dishes. This is definitely a great spot for vegetarians as it had a lot of veggie dishes. I would still come back to maybe try some of their other more meat focused dishes. Overall, I still had a great time and can't stress enough how lovely our waitress and the rest of the staff were!

Came here today and got a cubano. Tasted pretty good. It came with a pickle and delicious house…read moresalsa. It was a bit pricey at $10 but i didnt mind the price since I enjoy supporting family run businesses. The cafe was small but had a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with kind staff. Not relevant but they had a world map where customers could pin their place of birth which I found very charming. Only nitpick is that I wish I got a real plate instead of a paper one since I was dining in, but it's not a dealbreaker. Will be coming back to try the Colombian iced coffee cuz that looked heavenly.

This is the cutest Colombian cafe. My Colombian friend was thoroughly surprised at how good this…read moreplace was and gave his approval. I got 2 dishes that I enjoyed in store. The tamale was probably the best I've ever had because of the size and the masa was cooked well in a sauce which ensured it was tasty and not dry like so many I've had before. I also had a vegetarian arepa topped with arugula, fresh slices of tomato, sauteed onions and queso fresco. A blackberry jugo finished off my meal perfectly. Since my friend had a couple empanadas and they looked great, I bought a few to take home for lunch the next day. At $3 a piece, they are worth it based on the texture of the pastry and the ratio of filling to shell. This is a great little shop with a great selection of snacks owned by a boss lady. I will be back on my next visit to Koreatown.

Pressed Cubano was basically a really good ham and cheese sandwich (but not a real Cubano), with…read morefragrant rich buttered light toast, pretty generous pork & gooey tasty cheese. The pickles accented the overall flavour. Raspberry lime rickey drink was pretty tasty.

The food here was well seasoned and served quickly. I particularly liked the achiote roasted…read morechicken plate, the chicken was super juicy!