Wow. The food was incredible. So happy I came with some friends so we could try multiple dishes and not be stuffed. We ordered a few tapas- yuca frita con mojo Cubano (so good, mojo was on point...that delicious garlicky sauce), bon bon de Pollo (flavorful, juicy chicken), maduros fritos congris (can you really go wrong with crunchy plantains and rice and beans?) and queso de cabra (house made goat cheese with garlic confit?!?! What?! YUM!). As entrees we ordered the ropa vieja, sandwich cubano, maravilla vegetal and lechon asado. Literally every single dish had plenty of flavor till the last biteful. It wasn't very busy but there's been a lot of caution with the coronavirus. I hope this restaurant is usually more busy because the restaurant was very good. We ordered mojitos and it came with plenty of fresh mint, very refreshing. We left talking about how good the food was! read more

Mambo Lounge - Classic mojito. - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Mambo Lounge takes part in Summerlicious so I had to give them a try! Summerlicious dinner here is $33. I ordered: Appetizer: Ensalada Tropical - this Salad was fresh and bigger than I expected, I enjoyed it overall. I just wish there was more mango balsamic dressing, it was a bit dry. Entree: Pescado Salteado - I absolutely LOVE the way the fish was prepared, it was crispy yet still juicy. The rice it was served with was supposed to be coconut rice but it tasted like normal plain rice to me. Desert: Havana Club Creme Brûlée - this was delicious, it was the perfect amount of sweet and creamy. My friends ordered: Ensalada de Espinaca Soup of The Day Pollo Rancho Luna Pato el Vino Blanco Cuban Coconut Flan Overall this place has a nice vibe, and the music is great. They also have a patio at the back. I would recommend going no later than 8pm as they do sell out of the steak (which I originally wanted) and some of the desserts. I would definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

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My friends and I went here for Winterlicious. Our reservation was for 7:30 but we arrived early. The waitress was nice and sat us even though we were 30 minutes early. Very kind of her as there's not much waiting room between arriving and the tables. The service was good. Our waitress was extremely friendly and even joked around with the group. However, I can see where other yelpers commented on the slow service- there was some wait times for our next courses. Food wise? I ordered the black bean soup which was so so. It looked delicious but tasted a little on the bland side. My entree was the Steak with the yucca fries. The fries are the best part! Other then that, I wasn't such a fan of the steak. It wasn't cooked to my temp and it just seemed very bland. That was the common theme across the food board. Verdict? It was just alright. Would I go again? Probably not- perhaps Cuban inspired food is not for me. read more

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I love this place! For COVID they have a beautiful and colourful back patio, very comfortable. It's my second time at this restaurant, I remember the Ropa vieja being delicious the first time I was here, and decided to try it again... It did not disappoint! On the contrary, I believe this time it was even better! Unfortunately I couldn't have a mojito (they have the best mojitos in town!) But I'll come back again for sure for one or two read more

Mambo Lounge - Ropa vieja, congri, yucca - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Our party came here for Winterlicious.. Our reservation was at 8:30 pm and we ended dinner at around 12 am - not because of us taking our time but because of how slow the service was at the restaurant. The interval of us flagging someone down took 15 mins, and another 30 mins for whatever we ordered to arrive at our table (even our bill!!). 3 course meal from Winterlicious: TROPICAL SALAD Normal salad - nothing special about it. I was happy there were a few pieces of avocado though. MERO ANTARTICO (Sea bass fillet with coconut rice) This was the most bland looking and bland tasting sea bass I've had. The coconut rice wasn't fully cooked - parts of it were still raw.. best part was probably the carrots... LOL MOUSSE DE CHOCOLATE (Chocolate cake) How'd it take them 30 minutes to bring this out? It's just a piece of chocolate cake that was sliced up. Nothing special. Will not visit here again.. read more

Ate here for a Summerlicious dinner, where the only thing on the menu was anything that's part of their Summerlicious offer. The food and mixed drinks was nonetheless enjoyable, the kind of thing I'd imagine shoving down if I was loafing around a tropical beach--it is supposed to be all Cuban style, eh? I really loved the Ensalada de Chef--a baby spinach salad with blue cheese. Truth be told: blue cheese makes everything better. There's a large rear patio, with enough shade to make you feel more relaxed even in a disgusting heat wave. If you like dining outside with the air serenaded with Latin salsa dance music and punctuated with the competing sound of idling bus engines, then therefore this patio I speak of, my friend, is a hidden paradise on the Danforth. {TTC: right 'round the corner from Broadview subway station.} read more

Mambo Lounge - Rear patio - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great Cuban food but the music is too loud for the small space. The musicians are in the middle of the place and the amplifier is set to way too high of a volume for the room and one needs to yell to be heard at all. Things got better when the musicians got a break. The service is not the fastest, but it is friendly in a non-supplicating way. The 'Tapas' appetizers are 4 for $21 or 1 for $6. They are too small for $6 a piece, so the $21 deal is better value. This time I had the Biftec, their steak, which is the most expensive item on the menu. It was done very well, with yuca fries and vegetable, but tad overpriced for what you get. It is a good place to bring a date and share Tapas. read more

Mambo Lounge - Biftec con jus - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had the Confit de Canard with Yuca fries and the Bistec a la Planta - New York Steak. There was only one other table dining and felt a little dry like the chicken. read more

Mambo Lounge - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A family member was in town and requested Cuban food for dinner, I'm not that familiar with Cuban food, so I promptly did a search and came upon Mambo Lounge. I am glad to have discovered a great place to have some authentic Mojitos and delicious Tapas! We went early on a Tuesday night so it was quiet but were told by our server that Thursday, Friday and Saturday the restaurant is quite busy as there is live music including a Cuban Jazz band. Our server was very gracious, explained all the dishes we asked about, made our amazing Mojitos, and made sure we had all the sides, sauces etc. we could possibly need or want. We tried most of the Tapas dishes, there was a deal, 4 Tapas for $24. (Mains were $18- $30) The Yucca fries, "Quesedilla", and braised flank steak were standouts. The Crab cake was also yummy. The homemade goat cheese with garlic was delish as well. If you like things spicy, ask for their homemade hot sauce! I would absolutely go back for more! read more

Went twice...3 courses each time. below average at best. Flavourless....served barely warm (and I was with a Cuban)...no atmosphere. Bill was $75 and then $89. For 2 people...worth about 40..MAX!! Go to Julie's or Agate or Taco Bell for that matter. ps people...you can deep fry a shoe and it tastes good. Save your money. read more

Great mariachi band, awesome service, and good food! Try the tapas read more

Mambo Lounge - Cuban Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Just went here last night with my husband for Summerlicious and we thought it was great. The back patio is really cute and they were playing Cuban music the whole time which we really enjoyed. It was clean and the server was very polite. Almost felt like we were on vacation (except for hearing the buses at Broadview St which are right next to the patio). We ordered the salads as appetizers and they were both massive which was a nice surprise considering it was a Summerlicious menu. The dressing was delicious. I got the bass fillet with coconut rice and my husband had a steak with yucca fries. I have no idea what yucca fries are but they were amazing. The rice was a little bland even with the coconut but it didn't bother me too much. The bass was really good and cooked well. I had a few bites of the steak and it was average but still very tasty. The best part was the dessert! I got the chocolate cake and the husband got the creme brule. The cake was so die for and just the right amount. Overall we really enjoyed Mambo Lounge. The atmosphere was very comfortable and the food was great. I'd like to go back when there are bands playing I think it would be a fun time! read more

We got takeout for Valentine's Day from here, they had super generous portions and we were stuffed with plenty of leftovers. Really enjoyed the lechón asado, was very well done and tender generous chunks of pork read more

We headed to Mambo in search of a more upscale dinner to remind us of a great trip to Havana we went on a few years ago. We were drawn in by the promise of Cuban music and "the best mojito in Toronto". Pros: The music was nice and added to the atmosphere..and did a great job at drowning out the rowdy table next to us (more on that below). The black bean soup was so-so, but needed seasoning big-time. The yucca fries were tasty, crispy and came with a great dipping sauce. My husband really enjoyed his duck confit, but it wasn't really a Cuban dish... Cons: We walked in and were greeted by a less than friendly server who preferred communicating with her hands (i.e. sign for two and pointing) rather than welcoming us and showing us a table. As mentioned, we were next to a table of about 10-12 very loud and obnoxious people (like, banging on the table and yelling), which was very unpleasant. And their server seemed to instigate it and encourage it...As for food, I had the pork, and the sauce tasted very store-bought (too sweet, not much depth), and the rice and beans were overcooked so some of the grains of rice were very hard. The mojitos were very strong...I know that's not a problem for some people, but we were driving, so drinking what tasted like a glass of rum with a few sprigs of mint was problematic for us, and we didn't finish either drinks. Overall, this place tries to make it look like it's more of a big deal than it is...which is disappointing. Cuban food is so delicious and flavourful and it deserves more attention and pride than it gets at Mambo. read more

This was a friendly place. We went here for winterlicious. The service is great and music was nice. The good was good but just doesn't have a Cuban vibe. I felt it was ordinary food. I was hoping this place had more of a Cuban experience. That said that's the only reason why I gave it a 3. I was hoping to get a Cuban feel but I did not. read more

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Made reservations for two for Summerlicious. My friend arrived before I did and she waited almost 15 minutes for someone to see to her. It wasn't that busy. We sat at the back patio at first but it was full of cigar smokers so we went inside. We waited another 15 minutes for someone to come and take my drink order, and then we noticed the waitress was busying herself with some cutlery at the back of the restaurant. She seemed to be the one assigned to our table, but showed no indication she would be coming to serve us anytime soon, so we left and went to down the street to Factory Girl and had the best freaking meal I've had in a long time. I recommend Factory Girl instead if this place. If I could choose 0 stars I would because they did absolutely nothing for us, but Yelp wants me to put something so it only gets 1 star. read more

Just went for the first time last night and really liked it! The staff was nice from the get-go, and did a great job with food recommendations. There were 5 of us, and they did suggest 4 plates for person, but we ordered 16 plates altogether and that was almost too much. They have a nice and spacious back patio, well enclosed so you are not disturbed by traffic, etc from nearby Broadview. It was quite relaxing back there. The mojitos were really good and the food was delicious. It's a Cuban tapas joint, and my only complaint is I would have liked more spice on some of the food. The stuffed red pepper with rice and beans was bland and could have been better. Definitely get the yucca fries, the shrimp and the plantains. Trust me, you'll like it! read more

Summerlicios dinner 2012. Long wait for salads. Warm salad that felt like it was left outside for too long. Each dish took forever to come ... over salted fish. Deserts was so so... tasted like pre bought costco cakes. Two people from our group got stomach aches from eating here. Never coming back read more

I've only been once and I quite liked it. The two of us shared 8 tapas plates and were full but not stuffed. Next time we go we will order 4 tapas plates and share a main course, in order to only get our favorites. Great: Crab cake Rojas something Good: Fried yucca Shrimp Calamari Cigar Quesadilla Decent: Chicken drumsticks Bland or bad: nothing that we tried! read more

Went during Summerlicious. Service was warm and friendly. The food was exceptional. My wife had the sea bass and loved it. My steak was very good. Creme brule was top notch. We would both go back with no hesitation. read more

I'm stunned that this place has a single lukewarm review. We just went there for Summerlicious and both had literally the best meals of our lives! Everything flavourful, done to perfection - delicious! From the salads to the entrees to the desserts, this tasted like master chef cuisine (and I am VERY fussy). Perhaps you have to know which day to go? Could there be different chefs on different days? We were there on a Saturday afternoon FYI (on the backyard patio). I'm mystified. But whatever the case, it gets two enthusiastic thumbs up from us and we'll be going back soon! read more

Nice little Cuban restaurant, serving great, tasty food. Must have apps include the Fired Cassava Sticks and the Grilled Calamari. I had the stewed Lamb Shank and it was so tender and full of flavour. The sides, mash potatoes and vegetables were great as well. Fresh veg, not frozen or overlooked served piping hot and well seasoned. If you've not ever had tasty Cuban food, this place should be on your bucket list. read more

First time there yesterday on a Saturday so they were half filled but the service was still attentive. I had the lamb shank with mashed potatoes & veggies (bok choy, carrots & onions) while my friends had the fix prix menu: sea bass fillet with coconut rice, shredded beef with tomato sauce, and grilled chicken with rice & beans with chocolate cake & flan de coco. My lamb shank was fall of the bone soft & full of flavor. My friend's shredded beef with tomato sauce was the most savory while the grilled chicken was very bland (what would you expect from grilled chicken anyway!). We had a lot of fun except there was suppose to be dancers with live music that night but they're wasn't, oh well. read more

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Easily the best mojitos in town. My husband and I have been going there since it opened and we are never disappointed. We only order from the tapas menu and our favourites are the seafood choices and yucca fries. read more

Finally made it here with a friend on a recent gorgeous sunny day. The back patio is a hidden gem on the Danforth. We came early in the afternoon and had the patio to ourselves. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Mojitos were spot on (I say this as a former bartender who's also been to the non-resort parts of Cuba). We split a crazy amount of tapas (they're 4 for $28 and we got an order each to split) which was more food then I would normally eat. Some of the tapas (fish cakes!) were delicious. Others (egg omlettey thing) were so-so. The Aji Rejellos was gigantic. Took it home to eat the next day for lunch. Was not bad. The Queso de Cabra was just...gross. Seriously don't order it. For dessert we split the Torta de Chocolate. That is a delight for the senses, for the chocolate lover in you! I would come back for the live music...perhaps just for mojitos and that cake. read more

Been here many a time. If you've been to Havana the Cuban food here is on a at or better. The service is great as well. Highly recommend the ropa viaja. Amazing meat plate read more

I went here for summerlicious. the mango salad was good. i specifically went on Friday because I heard they have entertainment on fridays and saturdays. For some reason tho, the entertainment didn't show up..but i'll be back again to try that out. I think this could be a place whenever my family visits. read more

Mambo Lounge is a fav go to spot. No doubt the best mojos in the city and the Tapas is affordable, fresh and always yummy. Best part of this place is the cool vibe and the staff. Owner Andres is the best...we are treated like family by him and all of the serving staff. You go once and you'll be hooked - this place just doesn't disappoint - especially on a Friday or Saturday night when you will fight for a table. read more

I'm from Southern California new to Canada, trying to find Hispanic food has been hard for me. Not having Mexican food readily available is very sad. I came across this place and was excited to get some Cuban food. Figured that with the relationship Canada has with Cuba, it would be Better than what I'd get in LA, I was soooo wrong. I had the shredded flank steak. Rice was not cooked Rice and beans were cold Beef was poor quality with what tasted like a jar of BBQ sauce dumped on top. Do not waste your time and money. read more

Friendly service. The dishes were delicious. I loved my chicken. My girlfriend's steak was juicy...

Tapas in the Cuban style. Nothing to write home about nor long winded review about. Adios.

Was here with friends for my 30th, food was good and service was great, we pretty much had the whole place to our selves as it is pretty small. read more

We had an awful experience here during Winterlicious! We had a reservation for a large group of us and had to wait half an hour to be seated. It took us 20 minutes to get our server to take our drink order. My boyfriend ordered water because he was driving and the waitress made fun of him for it and didn't bring it to him until half way through the second course. Soups and salads took at least 40 minutes to arrive, after plates were cleared it was another 30 before our meals arrived. All in all the meal took 4 hours to complete, the service was horrible, the waitress was snippy and if they hadn't pre-pre added because of our large group, none of us would have tipped. The band went home before we could even get our bills and we were the last table there and we were still kept waiting. The food though decent was not worth my time. I will NEVER be going back. read more

Great cuban tapas and the best mojitos in Toronto. This is a small family run sort of place. The atmosphere is nice and the staff friendly but don't expect super prompt service. If you want bad food quickly and efficiently - try a german restaurant. lol Fried yucca was excellent - very tasty and not too dry. And the shrimps fried in garlic and butter (how can you go wrong) were excellent. Goat cheese tapas was good too. In fact I've never had a bad tapas dish here. So if you're in the mood for tapas and mojitos - this is the place to go. read more

Okay, bland food. Great service gave it a third star. Fun ambiance.

Excellent place. Food was delicious and our Waitress was really really nice, they have live music after 8:00 pm. Price wise was good given quality and presentation of the dishes. read more

I really Iike this place. My fiancé is Cuban so I enjoy Cuban food very much. The yucca fries, plantain chips and tostadas are delicious as are the mojitos. I highly recommend! read more

We had a birthday party at Mambo. Everyone loved it. The food was good (some of my friends said better than at five star Cuban resort, I agree I never thought it can be that good), live music great. Happy Birthday song with Cuban flavour was awesome! We had fun and felt like at home with good friends. Andres is a good guy. He cares big time, very personable and attentive. Nice pace to have a bit of Cuba in Toronto. read more

Great Cuban Tapas place just round the corner from Broadway TTC Station. Efficient & pleasant staff. Good food & prices reasonable. Small patio in Summer at the back. read more

Went here a few years ago and had tapas on the back patio and loved it. I was excited to go back but as it was during summerlicious they were only offering a set menu. The back patio is lovely, but the food was just okay. Yes, the Yucca fries are yummy, but the steak was mediocre (kinda fatty). Also, the service was very slow - and it really wasn't busy. Might give this place another shot to try the main menu again, but was disappointed on my last visit. read more