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    Havana Sanguich

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Cubano and Cuban Smoked Brisket Sanguich.
    David N.

    I thought I was familiar with all the eateries in the Queen/John area, but I was wandering around during TIFF when I happened to notice Havana Sanguich. A few days later, we were in the mood for a quick bite so Havana Sanguich seemed like a no-brainer. We decided to share a couple of the sandwiches, the Cubano ("BLACK FOREST HAM, LECHON, SWISS CHEESE, PICKLES, AND MUSTARD ON CUBAN BREAD") and the Cuban Smoked Brisket Sanguich ("CUBAN BREAD, SMOKED BRISKET, ROASTED MOJO PORK, SWISS CHEESE, PICKLES, FRIED ONIONS"). They're both excellent. I'd have to give the edge to the Cubano, and I'd even go so far as to say it's one of the better Cubanos I've ever had. All the components and flavors work really well together, and I appreciated that the bread wasn't so crispy and toasted that it was annoying to eat. It was actually perfect. The Cuban Smoked Brisket is almost as good, but I will say it was a little sweeter than I would've preferred. All the components are delicious, especially the two kinds of meat, but I feel like it needed some kind of acid to cut through those fried onions. But that's a minor complaint for a sandwich that was a joy to eat. Service was fantastic, too. Havana Sanguich is a real winner all around, that's for sure.

    Geraldine G.

    Found this little spot for mostly takeout just off queen street west and John. Tried a classic Cubano sandwich but they also had hot dogs which I would like to try their take on. Friendly people working! Takes time to make so unless you've ordered ahead it is worth the wait. They have an outdoor seating area!

    Eula B.

    When craving Cuban sandwiches and Colombian street food, Havana Sanguich is the place to go downtown. The place is small with very little dining space. The staff were friendly and even got me water. Their version of poutine using yucca definitely elevated the poutine experience with a Colombian twist. The portions are huge! I got the Havana salchipapa loaded fries and it was delicious.

    BBQ Cubano Sandwich
    George G.

    Great atmosphere and the dude working the counter was super helpful. My guy had style wearing dark sunglasses and gave off that cubano vibe! Got the food to go, and it was still killer! Highly recommend this place in Toronto!

    W C.

    The Cuban smoke brisket was great. But, their coffee mmachine is broken, therefore no chance to try Cuban coffee. I went by a second time a few days later to see if they have coffee, unfortunately they still don't seem to have a working coffee machine. I have a feeling they are not going to fix the machine any time soon.

    Erica M.

    They closed minutes before we got there and we respected that they were closed, so we walked away. While we were making new plans outside, the owner came out and asked us if we wanted a brisket sandwich and invited us back in. He offered us sauces to taste and gave us two wonderful plates. Truly such a delightful spot with great food. Order the hot dog with ALL of the sauce options and the brisket sandwich with extra pickles. They are delightful.

    The best sandwich in Toronto, the taste and quality is highly recommended. The place is a cozy space, good customer service and the background music makes for a complete experience.

    Preyksha R.

    I got a veggie sandwich which was delicious. If you like tanginess of jalapeño and banana pepper you will like it. I also tried the non alcoholic pina colada. They make it with a pineapple. It's cored out and served in the pineapple shell topped with a sweet cream. It was lot for one person. I liked the taste and that it was served with a sparkle (I was not expecting that but it made me smile). The restaurant is close to a busy intersection with a lot of small cafes and shops nearby. There is limited outdoor seating. It's a good option for takeout or grab and go. This Cuban sandwich and Colombian street food place so understandably there were not a lot of vegan and vegetarian options. However, I liked what I ordered. My friend ordered a chicken lime sandwich which she liked as well.

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    Great ambiance and very good food! :) The people are very nice and their service is superb!

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    Great staff and food, haven't reviewed anything in years, and was pleasantly surprised by this hole in the wall.

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    Esto Es Colombia

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    4.0(12 reviews)
    8.0 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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    Rincón Paisa

    4.8(4 reviews)
    7.0 km

    . After a very long wait, the newly opened TTC Line 5 was finally there. I just wanted to hop on…read morethe Line 5 train and see where it could take us. Rincón Paisa already had many positive reviews on major platforms. Plus, I had never had Colombian food . On the storefront, a worker happened to see me taking photos outside and kindly welcomed me to take more. My family and I went into the restaurant. There were many signs showing it is an authentic one: 1. The indoor decoration has a strong Latin American vibe -- wooden furniture, flowers, Latin music, etc. 2. Couldn't understand anything on the menu 3. All customers and workers spoke in Spanish We were there to have brunch. I don't recall exactly which dishes we ordered that day; however, we were super full! The portions of their meals are huge. All the things on the plate were tasty. There were many different ingredients on the plate: plantain, eggs, chorizo, fried pork belly, ground beef, avocado, rice, beans, etc. A very good deal. We might have seemed too unfamiliar with the food, because I didn't even know how to eat Empanadas. After I ordered an Empanada and let the servers in the restaurant watch me eat it awkwardly, a server who I guessed might be the owner treated us to two pastries -- one looked like a ball, and the other was flat bread. I looked them up by AI, and they should be Buñuelo and Almojábana, two cheese pastries from Colombia. I hope it's appropriate, but Buñuelo may be the most delicious cheese bread I've ever had -- it's tastier than the main dishes . I think it's a beautiful local business. If you're curious and haven't had Colombian food before, definitely give it a shot .

    HIDDEN GEM ALERT!!! Was walking around the block to kill some time before an appointment and…read moredecided to pop in because I've never had Colombian food before. I ended up grabbing some empanadas and holy shit these are tasty. They were so fresh and crispy, I got one chicken and potato empanada and one cheese. The chicken one was wrapped in a corn dough and the cheese one was flour I think but both were really, really good-- and cheap! $2.50 per any flavor. They have tamales here too, I'd like to come back to try them. The interior is also very clean and the decor is so cute. Guy with the tattoos and stretched ears at the front was also really nice. I wish I had more time to try a dish!! I saw other peoples' food and it looked so tasty. Great portions and beautiful dinnerware as well. Will definitely be back and highly recommend for a quick bite :)

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