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    3.5 (34 reviews)
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    Tas M.

    First time eating here. My brother, sis in law and I went here around 6pm. We were served a table right away. The staff were incredibly nice. We ordered the tacos, and the chicken sandwich with waffle fries. We got our order within 10 minutes! The Birria Tacos are filled with flavorful beef stew meat. And the sauce it comes with on the side is so juicy and delicious. It's sweet, sorta tangy but spicy. It's a total flavor bomb! The manager came by and asked for our honest opinion on the tacos. We said it was finger licking amazing. He told us today is the first day they launched it, and that we were the first ones to try it. Thought that was pretty dope! The manager seemed very humble and friendly. I'm so happy the server told us about the tacos when we were placing the order. We would've never known. And the chicken sandwich with a side of waffle fries - sheesh it's one of a kind The fried chicken is dipped in their nashville chili sauce, topped with buttermilk-dill ranch, pickles and creamy coleslaw, all between a grilled brioche bun. The waffle fries are really satisfying. So fresh and crispy. My sis in law wanted to order cheesecake for dessert. I wasn't expecting such a huge portion. It was light, and not overly sweet. Loved the texture. The caramel sauce on top was perfection. Definitely coming back for tacos and cheesecake! All of this combined leads to an incredible dining experience. The only cons I must mention is food is a lil greasy, and the menu items are on the pricier side hence why the 4 stars not 5. I saw a lotta people ordering the Angus Brisket Plate and Beef Back Ribs. Maybe next time we will try that!

    Angus steak with beans and coleslaw
    Maryam M.

    Wonderful service and the meat was super flavorful! The ambience is okay considering some of the many nice places in the Mississauga/ Toronto area, but the food makes up for what the decor lacks. Brisket is a must try from their menu either in the form of a sandwich or just on its own. 5 stars for it The steak was also nice, service size was moderate, not large or even comparable to what you get for the price at BlackStone, but the sauces were nice and it was done medium- rare just as I like it so I was happy. The Nashville chicken was also great- crispy and juicy! Overall satisfied and would come back here even if just for the brisket!

    Ribeye Steak with Mash and Veggies on the side
    Irfan R.

    Heard a lot of good things about this place, but unfortunately it didn't come up to par. We ordered the rib eye steak which was cooked well, but the sauce was just way too salty and I had to take it off the steak to taste the meat properly. The brisket was good, but they didn't give any kind of bun or bread to eat the brisket with even though they had all the sides to make a sandwich. We even asked the waiter for a sandwich bun on the side and they refused to give us one (we were going to pay for it of course). The hot chicken sandwich ended up being a disaster with old and chewy chicken, which we complained about and requested to take off the bill since it was inedible. They did remove it from the bill which was good. The creamy lime mocktail was good. Nice interior and atmosphere but service was slow (took them awhile to even ask us for drinks after we were seated).

    Rais I.

    Food was pretty good. Pretty good Halal steakhouse We got the Family Platter and everything was great. The ribs were really tender, and the brisket was my personal favourite. Paired with the ghost bbq sauce, it was really good. The platter also came with Brazilian Tri Tip and some salads. The tri tip was a little bit hard but it was still juicy. The cornbread was had a little spice, it got me confused. Loved the waffle fries. They were very crispy and well seasoned. Great service. I wasn't at all disappointed. Food was spectacular. Check the full video review! https://youtu.be/oV9m-THYm8M

    Waffle fries
    Alethea Y.

    Best.Nashville.chicken.sandwich.ever. Ordered at Mad Ox for takeout and got two sandwiches (brisket sandwich & Nashville hot chicken sandwich), and waffle fries. I've had my fair share of Nashville hot chicken sandwiches because I love all things chicken and spicy. Mad Ox did not disappoint!! Their chicken was extremely fresh (piping hot as I opened the container) and juicy. The chicken itself was well seasoned and had a kick to it. They add coleslaw in the sandwich which I think adds a nice bit of freshness and creaminess to cut through the spice. The brisket sandwich was great as well. Brisket wasn't dry and the mustard sauce they add on top is delicious. Very mild tasting but enhances the flavour nicely! Waffle fries are always a 5/5. Super fresh and crispy with the right amount of seasoning. I'd say the price is fair and definitely worth the amount of food we got, as we found the meal to be very filling! Check this place out if you're in the Erin mills area because it will not disappoint!

    Jacqui L.

    First time trying this place and glad we made the trip here! We placed a take out order online and got two of their chicken sandwich combos. Spicy and fresh! The chicken breast was very... thicccccc. Good but if it was a little bit less thick, I think the balance between chicken and spices would have been perfect. The mac and cheese was good but I can't say it's anything too crazy or a die hard to try item. The waffle fries though? Perfectly made and soft/crispy. They give quite a bit for the side so bless up. Staff seemed very nice and really cared about their customer service. Appreciate that. I would def recommend this and come back to try other items! The combo was huge and I'm unbelievably stuffed. Great portion size for the sandwich combos.

    nashville hot chicken sando
    Ambrien R.

    LOVE this place! we ate in the car and everything was packaged perfectly! spice on the nashville hot chicken sando is spot on , mac n cheese is smokey and perfect & the corn bread (though small) is the perfect add on! HALAL & soooo good! we'll be back!

    a platter of meat and macaroni and cheese
    Sarah M.

    Definitely loved this place!! I always love a good BBQ and their meat was so flavorful and tender! I'm usually not a huge fan of ribs but these were amazing! We for there platter that comes with the three different meats including tri and ribs - definitely recommend it! We got a couple mac n cheese, wish it was a little bit more creamy but definitely loved the smoke flavor. The fries were yummy waffle fries. The waiter was great and gave us recommendations from the menu which was helpful since it was our first time! It's halal so that's amazing too!! Not many amazing halal BBQ spots to begin with

    James T.

    I really want to like this place but $31 dollars for 2 ribs thats mostly bone?! $26 dollars for 2 pieces of dry brisket. Not worth it in my opinion. Most of them lacked that deep smoke barbecue flavour. Even my 4-year said he does not taste anything. Be prepared to pay a lot for sub par barbecue.

    Waffle fries, potato salad, coleslaw and beans
    Ken L.

    Beef brisket is how I decide to base my thoughts of a BBQ restaurant. Had 1/2 lb lean and 1/2 medium fatty. Unfortunately, both parts were dry. My experience with brisket is grease soaked everything, not Mad Ox. Loved the waffle fries and beans. The potato salad and coleslaw really needed salt. Staff interaction was fine, inside of the restaurant looked really fancy and is reflected in the price you pay.

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    Excellent service! The staff were very polite and the BBQ platter came to our table in minutes. Highly recommend!

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    2 years ago

    Good, but not as close to southern bbq as I wish it was. Would go again with different expectations

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    3 years ago

    over priced, that is all. I met an online dating girl Ma, she ordered 200$ food, I paid and left.

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    Blackstone Steakhouse and Grill

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    The atmosphere is very weird, the dining vibes are not it. It's open concept, lighting feels off,…read morethe seating is very dated and feels like you're at a low tier fast-food / run down mom and pop restaurant not a steakhouse. The service is not very attentive, we were seated and told to use the qr code for the menu. We picked our items and not one waiter decide to come back to take our order. We had to flag down a waiter, to give in our order. When the food arrive, they weren't even sure if it was for our table, the staff never came back to check if everything was okay. We had to also flag them down to get take out boxes, and again for the bill. The food: the appetizer, we ordered the calamari it had good flavours and were crispy. Slighly more oily but still delicious. The jerk chicken had good flavours and was very tender. The veggie upgrade is NOT worth it and extra $3 for 5 carrots and 3 broccolis. The rib eye steak was okay, the cut is not the best. The hot stone makes the table very hot, the plate holding it was cracked and hazardous imo. Fries in general were tasty and the 3 different sauces were good. In general this place needs to step it up a little, atleast with service since it's the easiest thing to change. The decor can come after..

    We had come here on a Saturday evening at 6:00 pm for dinner. When we had arrived, it wasn't too…read morebusy however, we had made reservations in advance just in case they were needed. We were given a booth near the entrance of the restaurant, then given menus to choose our items from. We also noticed that there was a QR code on the table, in which we were able to scan and view the menu on our phones. Once we had chosen our items, we waited patiently, while admiring the music playing on the loudspeaker, and the television screens showcasing the menu items in video format. The restaurant itself was dark, with moderate lighting, and a calm ambiance. More guests started to come as we were seated, and the restaurant became busier. Since we had ordered an appetizer, we were waiting on that to arrive while watching other guests arrive. Calamari was the appetizer in which we had chosen, as we both enjoy eating it. It was a tad spicy, and didn't have a lot of sauce on the plate to dip the calamari into. However, it did have a nice kick to it, and was easily eaten by us both. We then had to wait another ten to fifteen minutes to receive only my meal, which was the hamburger with melted cheese. We would have liked to receive our meals together however, the lamb that my husband ordered took much longer to arrive. Since the lamb came about fifteen minutes after the hamburger, the kitchen provided us with a complimentary salad, which we found generous. Both the lamb and hamburger meals were well-prepared and tasty however once again, not enough dipping sauce was provided for fries, and the salad on the plate with the lamb was covered with the sauce used for the lamb. Service was great throughout the entire night, with the server coming by to check on us, and apologize for the long wait for the lamb to arrive. Overall, this restaurant had tasty food and a chic ambiance however, the prices were a little high, and some of the presentation items (lack of sauce, slow service) were a bit of a let down. However, this place definitely had a lot of options, and would surely satisfy any hungry individual looking for a well-made meal.

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    I'd been curious about Holy Cow for a while, so when we had a little time to kill in between TIFF…read morescreenings, I figured what better excuse to finally pop in. We zeroed in on the lunch menu and I eventually opted for the Beef Don ("Beef chuck marinated in housemade BBQ sauce with Japanese steam rice"), which came with small bowls of potato salad and soup. I didn't know what to expect from that aforementioned potato salad, but it definitely hit the spot. Perhaps a touch too salty, but otherwise very satisfying. The soup was great, too. The main arrived shortly after that and was nice and hot. It's a tasty dish. The tender meat has a lot of flavor and the rice is a perfect accompaniment. I wish there was some tableside sauce I could've added, as I love a saucy rice dish, but that's a minor complaint. The service was efficient and friendly, and the ambiance was comfortable. Holy Cow is a cool little place.

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