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    Fidel Gastro's

    3.5 (26 reviews)
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    Kimchi fries
    Kris P.

    Caught them at Mississauga Celebration Square on Canada Day. I paid $6 for Pad Thai fries, thinking it would be a fusion of the noodles and french fries, or something similar. What I got were fries deep fried in pad thai sauce, resulting in a super greasy, pad thai-tasting french fries. They taste really, really good, but you can file this recipe in the "gets old fast" category (a la Bloomin' Onions), as I started to feel the effects of the oiliness by the time I was halfway finished. I'd definitely be a fan of this dish if it were sold in a smaller portion for a cheaper price. I've yet to try their sandwiches, but I've seen them and they look both equally greasy and good at the same time.

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    Jon T.

    This food truck is one of the more disappointing meals I've had. I got the Diablo's Right Wing sandwich, and was very let down by the food. Firstly, the size of the sandwich was significantly smaller than the equally priced Havana Club and Shrimp Fat Boy and the sandwich was lacking flavour. The pulled chicken was dry and lacking any flavour, (Which is the difficulty in pulling chicken in comparison to pork). The main spiciness came from the Siracha and carrot slaw. The carrot slaw tasted no more than just finely sliced carrots with spicy drizzle of Siracha. The one delicious part of the sandwich was the toasted crunchy bun. It was perfectly crispy and soft for the sandwich. Another large problem is the pricing of the sandwich. As I said the sandwiches are all the same, I didn't order Pad Thai Fries, but a friend did, and I tried some. Nothing too amazing for the pad thai fries. Just some ketchup spicy tasting sauce on top of the fries. Definitely overpriced for the $3 combo portion they gave. To be honest, I have yet to try ALL of the food trucks, but I would probably go to this food truck rather than one of the other commercial food trucks that do not step outside food comfort zones and TRY to make something original. Although, given choice, I would try a different food truck.

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    Natan G.

    It was hard to choose what meal to take but I ended up asking for the Cowboy Tacos with a side of Pad Tai fries. All was good and well later that day because that meal was delicious, filling and interesting. I always love it when places love to "experiment" with new flavors for diffrent foods and these guys did it well

    Shrimp Fat Boy sandwich with a side of Pad Thai fries
    Cadence Y.

    Got to the food truck around 12pm. It was pretty busy. I ordered the Shrimp Fat Boy, which consisted of fried shrimp, Asian slaw and a pineapple ketchup on top of a crunchy, toasted roll. The sandwich itself was pretty fresh and delicious. I also ordered a side of Pad Thai fries for $3, which was a bit disappointing. The portion was fairly small, and the flavours did not impress me. Overall, the sandwich was tasty, but I would not order the fries again.

    Pulled pork kung pao sandwich

    The food truck came to our workplace but their menu didn't have all the items listed on their website. I would say i'd give this place a 3.5 star instead of 3. I tried the pulled pork kung pao sandwich and pad thai fries. Fries were too spicy for my liking, but the sandwich was decent.

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    Alex T.

    (Food Truck) Ordered the Captain Belly sandwich with pad thai fries at lunchtime since the line seemed quite long and the people seemed to be peppered with a lot of energy. Basically the sandwich was a deep fried pork belly with slaw on a bun. It wasn't too bad, just a bit heavy on fat and lacked the real contrast something like Bahn Mi Boys do with their pork belly bahn mi. The pad thai fries though I was a bit more disappointed with. It just felt again sort of one note, one sharp sour flavour with bean sprouts. I'd love to try their other sandwiches as I hear the pulled pork is good, but I guess it depends on the day and where they are.

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    Had the pad Thai fries and chicken sandwich. They were both amazing. I randomly saw them at a festival in Whitby. Need to have more!

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    Front Street Foods - Gelato/Sorbet frozen treat at Eative - samples given. Mango and Peaches really bring out the tropical flavours!

    Front Street Foods

    4.0(51 reviews)
    0.4 kmFinancial District, Downtown Core
    $$

    Finally something interesting happening down at Front Street!…read more I love the set up! The Popup vendors! Just the whole idea and concept and it is well executed! Here you can get a snack, a drink, a full meals from some of Toronto's most popular business/restaurants and some of them don't even have a store front! Price might be a little more than getting from the original store but you can get everything here! Tacos from Mad Mexician, Burger from Holy Chuck and especially the over hyped Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake was served as individual portion and no line up when I arrived around 10:30 am. There is also a nice seating area with entertainment. This is better than any food trucks or any of the gimmicky events I been to that required an admission fee and it will be here till end of September! Too bad Toronto's summer is so short! Enjoy the experience while you can and hopefully this would be a constant yearly event from now on!

    You know Union station used to be the worst area for anyone traveling. By that I mean on foot, by…read moresubway and even worse, in a car. Well you can put all those things behind you (for now) because for the most part the area is all cleaned up and fully functional. On top of this, they added some real street cred by dropping a food market right smack in front of front (get it!). Front Street Foods, offers a vast selection of treats for travelers looking to grab some food in a pinch or locals just looking to try something different. Before I sound like a travel brochure, just know that most of the options prior were either McDonald's, or Mmmm Muffins. Not gunna hate, but sometimes a guy needs to treat himself knowmsayin? Anyway, I got it started with a Fried Oyster Bao from Yolo. Yes, YOLO the acronym designed and made famous by our very own Drake. You know, Drake, the type of guy who cries when cutting carrots so that the onions won't feel alone. Yeah that's the one! This place has nothing to do with him besides the horrible name of the food stand, but yeah that Fried Oyster was aight. Next up was Uncle Tetsu for dessert. Now this is where things get even better. Not only was there NO LINE UP for the cheesecake, we were also able to purchase the new Matcha Green Tea for the first time. I was great, really it was, but that's not the end of it. Uncle Tetsu, was actually there in the flesh, dancing with fans and openly taking selfies with people. What a great guy, I wish we all had an Uncle Tetsu in our family. Check out this joint, before the summer is over and it turns into a mound of snow obstructing your walk in December, YOLO. Toronto needs more of this and less of Drake. You know, the type of guy whose eyes roll back in his head when he eats chocolate.

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    Front Street Foods - Uncle Tetsu cheesecake by the slice - "shorter wait" but still a lineup!

    Uncle Tetsu cheesecake by the slice - "shorter wait" but still a lineup!

    Front Street Foods - Lobster roll from fresh off the boat

    Lobster roll from fresh off the boat

    Front Street Foods - District 28 @ Adelaide Eats (corner of Adelaide/University)

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    District 28 @ Adelaide Eats (corner of Adelaide/University)

    Marianne's Snack Shack - Mild Italian sausage topped with caramelized onions, mayo, ketchup and honey dijon

    Marianne's Snack Shack

    4.6(5 reviews)
    0.7 kmDowntown Core, Discovery District
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    Marianne's is THE BEST place to get hotdogs / street meat in the city!…read more Located right in front of Mount Sinai Hospital, this vendor's been here for years and is really an institution here on Hospital Row. And in the last couple of years, Marianne's expanded to feature a wider range of food - it's not just hotdogs, people! She offers baked potato and sweet potato, which you can order on their own OR for those who eat gluten-free: the potato is a GREAT option to swap in place of a bun. You can have any of the meats topping a potato! Marianne's is also in partnership with another Toronto institution, The Barberians Steakhouse, has produced sandwiches that use their spices and meats. Such as roast beef, pulled pork, and soups when in season! Featuring affordable wild game meats like: Bison, Elk, and Wild Boar. These are very tasty and perfect for those who want a little bit more sophistication. All these meats come from local Ontario farms! It's no wonder she's been featured in publications like The Toronto Star and Edible Toronto Magazine! If you get to meet Marianne herself - you'll find that she is the sweetest person and so, so, so passionate about what she does. She knows the people who live and work in the area. She advocates on behalf of food vendors like herself and is actively involved in working towards better policies in the city. Read more about her philosophy at peacetogetherforever.com

    Marianne is hands down the best street vendor in the city. I just finished a two year stint of…read moreworking in Mount Sinai hospital, and despite eating there an average of probably three or four times a week, the selection never got tired. While it's easy to dismiss as just another street meat cart, Marianne is constantly updating her menu and trying out new items to make the menu as diverse as possible. Obviously there is a selection of hot dogs and sausages, then add wild meats, pulled pork, ribs, savory muffins, potatoes, soups, grilled peaches, etc. etc. All of which are delicious. Trust me. I've tried everything. In terms of price, I've had someone mention "You know the one up the street is cheaper right?" To which I responded, "Yeah." Marianne's is definitely worth the extra dollar or whatever slight difference it might be. Plus when Barbarian upped the cost of their meats, Marianne still offered good value by creating the Love Plate (consisting of a wild meat and jerk chicken with a baked potato for $6 or so) All around really amazing innovative stuff. Then the most important point of all - Marianne herself. She is possibly one of the nicest people I've met in the city who has a natural sense of warmth and familiarity the second that you meet her. Every transaction is very personal, and it's wonderful to see how she interacts with such a wide array of people be they doctors or patients or construction workers, homeless, children finishing school, Marianne constantly has good rapport with everyone. In a core area of the big city, I find it amazing how someone could create such a small town neighborhood feel - A la Mr. Rogers. Marianne is a huge proponent of community which you can see with her Peace Together Forever movement as well as her heavy involvement in the Street Food Vendors Association. All around amazing lady. Also should mention that everyone else she's brought on to work the stand are also extremely friendly and seem to cater the same attitude. Apologies if you bothered to read this whole thing and found it rambly, but I'm soon to be leaving the city, and I wanted to shed some light on one of my favorite spots, I'm definitely gonna miss it!

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    Marianne's Snack Shack
    Marianne's Snack Shack - Marianne herself!

    Marianne herself!

    Marianne's Snack Shack - Coverage in The Toronto Star newspaper

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    Coverage in The Toronto Star newspaper

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