A new business that recently open, the co-owner Joe is very friendly, the empanada is freshly…read morebaked! Very crunchy and flakey you should try it.

great vibes , steaks are delicious , staff friendly. Wine and dine perfect combinationread more

This is a small place located in ossington and college street. There is no easily available parking…read morethe lady that first served us tried to deny the booking that cost $25 per person deposit for winterlicious that has already been approved. She advised that there should only be six people for winter licious. However, there were two bookings and two separate tables. The food was average to below average my steak was mostly fat. The other people who had steak were of different quality and had less fat. I do not believe the state to be a good quality considering that big difference between the same kind of steaks that was served. The steak bites were soft, tender but too salty. The polenta didn't taste like anything. They do have a chimichurri sauce, which was good. Their dessert is very small as part of winterlicious. The male server who took over was friendly and nice. However, the lady was not nice at all when I tried to engage for a water or a drink, she would walk away and ignore me. She is so rude. I cannot believe it. On top of that, she only spoke Spanish to two people and ignored everyone else. It's a good thing the male server took over. Do not recommend due to bad attitude or female server, broken refrigerator, fatty and inconsistent quality of the meat.

Got a Veal loaded sandwich (the photo shows half the sandwich). It was ok. The bread had a hint of…read morecrustiness & the fillings were alright. The meat was slightly tough.

My son got a sausage sandwich (choripan). He said it was delicious!!read more

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.

Gaucho Pie Co. is a family-run bakery that serves up traditional Argentinian empanadas with a…read moreToronto twist. I am a big fan of empanadas, especially the Argentinian ones, so this was a must visit.... Susan Arevalo and her siblings, Claudio and Pedro started the wholesale business making their mother's traditional empanada recipe. Now, the handheld turnovers pay tribute to their Argentinian culture and also the diversity of the city with over 20 different not-so-typical flavors.....from the Spicy Pork and Kimchi, which was inspired by their love for Korean food and the fact that they live in Korea town to the Jerk Chicken, which was added due to Pedro's affinity for spice, there's an empanada for any palate. We loved the dough and the fillings of all the ones we tried...it was a nice place to stop for a snack that you can share with friends. If you drop in, you can choose from any of their daily flavors, but if you want any flavor from their large varied menu, you need to order in advance and they will make it for you. There's a minimum of 3 empanadas of each type per order and a minimum order of 12 for all pre-orders.

This place deserves a solid 6 out of 5 rating. I've visited this spot many times over the last few…read moremonths, tried almost each empanada flavor and never left disappointed. My personal favorites are their Pulled Pork, Ginger Beef, Pickled Jalapeno, Butter Chicken, Roasted chicken, Aloo Gobi and Roasted Mushrooms....basically I love each and everything on their menu. If you swing by make sure you get their alfajores cookies- I've tried at a few places and trust me, theirs are out of this world ...get at least 6 to savor! They also make awesome gifts!

Super Empanada is a brand new grab and go empanada spot on Queen West. Convenient, quick, delicious…read moreand carefully designed, this is a great spot to tide yourself over between meals or gorge on a tasty variety of filling stuffed crust. Not especially hungry, I got a single chicken and olive empanada. They're definitely on the smaller side - imagine a sort of large dumpling - so getting three as recommended makes sense. The dough is golden, flaky, and buttery without being greasy. I'm not huge on olives in things; I find it can overpower whatever else is going on. These were the exception. The flavours of the chicken and olive came together perfectly, aided by a light, sweet tomato reduction. Totally great. An easy place to recommend.

Absolutely amazing! What a great place for the hood. I had the spicy beef as well as the chicken…read moreempanadas. Fantastic crust, done perfectly with a delicious juicy filling. The dipping sauce is great too.

Stopped here for a light dinner, and ended up with some great options. The food is a fusion of…read moreArgentinian and Venezuelan food, and has some great flavour combinations. My highlight was the arepa I had here - the best I have had including arepas I have had in Colombia. Service was friendly and very quick; and I am keen to explore more items on the menu.

I truly feel like whatever Arepa I got, I would have been satisfied. The soft Arepa with the tender…read moreslow braised beef with the beans, cheese and soft plantain was fantastic. This was my first time trying an Argentina Empanada, Spanish bechamel to be exact, and this reminded me of a Quiche but the inside was more moist and 'raw'. Tasted great You can dine in, they have seating at the window, middle of the restaurant where the kitchen is an open concept. Ran by 3 lovely women. They also have plenty of seating in the back. I ordered take out and it took about 15min to get my food, well worth the wait!

I tried finger ribs when they were giving away samples in front of churro store a couple of weeeks…read moreago and loved it so much. During my visit to Pedestrian Sundays, finally got $9 finger ribs tester. Charcoal grilled beef ribs with chimichuri sauce was so flavoful and tender. All the people who work there are super friendly as well! Highly recommend this place.

Some of the best meat you will find outside of a steakhouse, delicious and flavorful and fresh…read morequality! Owner is also fantastic, all around great stop in Kensington Market!

This small shop offers an assortment of latin fares, including pupusas, empanadas, tamales, and…read moreceviche. On weekends, they serve up freshly-made pupusas on a hot plate from the sidewalk. I've ordered the shredded pork and cheese on a few occasions and it always satisfies the cravings. They top it off with a tomato sauce and coleslaw (very delicious pairing), as well as an optional green salsa (spicy). The dish is hearty and comforting with all the South American flavours.

We were strolling around Kensington Market and we saw these nice empanadas being displayed on the…read morecurbside of this restaurant. I got a spicy beef one and it was just ok... The dough was a bit wimpy and not baked fully enough to be firm and crusty. The filling was good but not hot enough. Overall a place for a quick bite but nothing spectacular.

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.