For some reason.. no! I know the reason.. my friends come back to this place again and again because of the cheap beer prices on Wednesdays. And the Vegan Nachos. I have had the vegan nachos, bland and gross in my opinion. Nachos, no cheese, I think they were some lettuce, no fresh tomatoes or other veggies just their spicy salsa which I could not eat. Considering all the things that can go on nachos to still make it vegan, it is sparse for what I have experienced. I have had the Fajitas which were fresh, hot and delicious! But the only reason for coming back.. other than my friends who insist on returning.. is the Peanut Butter dessert!! OMG!! It's amazing! I've tried recreating and I can't!! ha! The place is dark, loud and dirty. I am partly deaf and my throat hurts after I leave this place. I try to NOT come very often. Some think it's part of the place's charm!! ha! read more

Local joint that serves Mexican style dishes with bold flavours. Came by Wednesday after work to enjoy a ginormous serving of nachos and a pitcher of sangria (red) between my friend and I. We obviously struggled to finish the nachos but no problem finishing the sangria (although not that great - one does not say no to alcohol!). I would come back to try their other items and check out their nightlife. read more

I really like Sneaky Dee's, its cheap, has great specials every day of the week and yes, it does have some of the best nachos in the city. Sneaky's might look a bit sketchy from the outside, but inside the vibe is realy cool and relaxed, and you really can't get better tex-mex food for so cheap anywhere else. And nachos and beer are not all they offer, they also have their "combination plates" which are tacos, burritos, and other tex-mex staples and all come with rice, beans and salad. The servings are HUGE and the prices are LOW. As a total bonus, vegetarians can also enjoy this awesometastic place, as they have several choices for those who do not participate in the compsumption of innocent animals. The service is decent, nothing worth writing home about, but it is prompt and friendly enough. The only negative thing I can say about Sneaky's is that the last time I ate there, something definetly did not go down well. Consequently I spent the entire next day feeling ill and making constant trips to the bathroom. Call me crazy, but this incident hasn't managed to turn me off Sneaky's. read more

Sneaky Dee's is the equivalent of Mad Mex in Pittsburgh. I went on my first day of my vacation with my sister and boyfriend. I wasn't comfortable in the restaurant there was too much going on it was overkill. I wanted to tell the restaurant to grow up. I probably would have had a taster meal had I eaten at home. I orderd steak fajitas and they were alright but nothing impressive and my rice was dry. On my next visit to Toronto I will be avoiding Sneaky Dee's. read more

Came here last night for some nachos which are usually really good. I said I wanted the ground beef. She literally thought I just wanted ground beef and not the option with the peppers and all that stuff (which was on the menu and what I pointed at). Maybe it was my fault but she should have clarified. Furthermore, the ceilings looking like it was going to collapse thanks to the party upstairs which probably exceeds capacity. The chandeliers were moving, the ceiling was literally vibrating and bending. It was very visible. read more

Great staff, doing what they can. Very cool ambiance, classic. But the food has gone from fun, to barely bearable, to sickening. Specifically the nachos, which pretty much torpedo a pretty excellent summer night with friends. Feeling just sick a hundred dollars lighter, I just felt like we could have gone to a much better place and value. In this city it seems like some places have passed their primes, and actually do need a makeover. read more

I've only ever been to SD's in the afternoons and it feels very much like an outpost in the wild, wild west. Think of your favorite Western and that's SD for y'all in the afternoons, but with a very mixed crowd. Had the washrooms been even an iota more inviting, I would've spent hours just absorbing the teachings of various patrons, penned haphazardly on the walls. Scribbled on the wall are nuggets of wisdom touching almost every aspect of life:sex, drugs, violence and rock and roll! Their food can be hit or miss. We had the King Nacho's and were disappointed. Piled high with some great guac but also with too much refried beans. There was barely any meat and not much cheese or anything else for that matter. It also felt that the fillings were unevenly distributed, all the cheese, beans etc were concentrated on one end! The King Nachos can easily feed a group of 4 people, which we were. Their suicide and mild chicken wings are both good: crispy, juicy and delicious. Their hot, hot sauce is g-r-e-a-t: not very vinegary, and not very watery. All that food washed down with a couple $4 large Grolschs put me in a food coma. They have this thing that sounds like a bug zapper but I hope it isnt. It make a loud sizzling/sparking noise at periodic intervals, which is jolting. Does anyone know that exactly that thing is? The service is pretty efficient. Grungy SD's is A-OK! read more

Sneaky Dees has the best nachos in the city, I recommend the kings crown nachos they're my personal favourite. If you're craving mexican food this is tje place to be. Theyre tex-mex style mexican not authentic if thats what you're hoping to get but Tex-mex is good when you're in the mood for it. Thier plates are great and they have weekly special that you should watch out for. I love the fajitas and when theyre on sales theyre a great deal. If you've ever been to Fernados Hideaway sneak dees is just a much better version of it. The crowd is a mix of locals mostly hipsters and music fans. Sneaky dees always has good bands playing in the evening. They're also know to have great breakfast and brunch. Sneaky dees is one of my favourite places in the city. I recommend coming here to crush your tex-mex cravings. Cheap drinks, good music and friendly staff what more could you want. read more

Honestly, it looks like your average dirty college bar, rough around the edges. But after spending a couple of afternoons hanging out with coworkers and coming to a couple of Wednesday trivia nights, I can't think of a better social watering hole with affordable decent beer (I'll have an Amsterdam Big Wheel), that offers giant plates of nachos. The nachos are a MUST if you come with friends. They are generous with all the toppings and it's a glorious mess going through it. If you're looking to grab a quick bite without breaking the wallet, I recommend the BLT with fries (which isn't on the menu). read more

Sneaky Dee's - NACHOS - Tex-Mex Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A great dive-bar in the city! There's a reason why it's been around for 20+ years. There's always cheap beer and food specials each night of the week. Over the past several years, the vegetarian menu has been growing to include several vegan items, including vegan cupcakes! One of the newest additions to the vegan menu items is the vegan burro favorito. The non-veg burro favorito is probably the best thing on the menu (It was my favorite when I wasn't veg). I don't live in the city anymore, but this is the only place I miss in Toronto! If you're visiting, go and experience what no other place in Toronto can offer! read more

The food is awesome. The breakfast choices, burritos and especially their nachos are all must eats here! This the only restaurant I've ever been to that plays music I like. Upstairs is a nice little venue for mostly local bands to jam around. Good place to grab cheap beer and just hang around with friends. Thanks for reading! read more

Sneaky Dee's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

When I was little I was mortified by the mural and the signage this place had - I always looked away when we passed college. It was not my kinda place at age 8. Now I am old and drinking, I realize what a good joint it is overall. It's great for : breakfast, brunch, drunken wanderings and drinking. I love the food here and the relative cheap booze. The only kitchen open at 2am when you're wildly drunk and require some greasy food ASAP. I've even come to enjoy the extra gritty feeling the whole place conveys, and reading the randoms on toilet doors and walls. Breakfast is wonderful as well - it really is a great place to get together with others for whatever the reason -and have GREAT timewithout breaking your wallet. read more

I went to the music venue before I went to the restaurant. I was always a bit skeptical about the restautant, since the venue didn't leaves the best impression on me. The venue is small and kind of sketchy looking, but the bands playing there are usually great; I've seen a fair amount of good shows there. As for the restaurant, I went for a friend's birthday celebration, who told me the nachos were really good. When I walked into the restaurant, it was packed and very noisy. There's graffiti on the walls and some art on the ceiling. The decor is kind of odd but has its charm. We ordered the King Nachos for the carnivores in the group, and the vegetarian nachos for the vegs (myself being one of them). Portions were huge and are therefore ideal for sharing. There's nothing really unique about the nachos, but they're pretty tasty. The veggie nachos had a lot of cheese on them and are pretty basic in terms of toppings. You can add other toppings, but they're an additional $2-4 dollars each, which is asking a bit much. I can't comment on the King Nachos, but my friend seemed to enjoy them. The beer selection is pretty limited. Oh yeah, and chances are they might id you too. I'd probably go back here again with some friends for the same meal again. read more

I love this place! The nachos are amazing -- piled high with toppings of whatever you want, and there's so many to choose from! The menu is NOT mexican food so don't expect authenticity, this place is all about dishing up the best TEX-MEX they can, and it's pretty great! Brunch is awesome, too. Prices are cheap! Drinks are meh, they have beer. It's open super late at night. All of the tables and booth seats are old, carved up and covered in graffiti. It's dark, really noisy, and gets crazy busy. Young crowd mostly. The bouncers are used to dealing with underage and 20-something kids, so at 2am they come around with flashlights to make sure that no one is hiding booze under the tables -- hey, I get it. If you're looking for giant nachos at 2am, you're obviously not looking out for class and sophistication anyways. You can literally wear whatever you want here, they are about as far from a dress code as you can get. If you're not from the city, or if you're new here, then Sneaky Dee's is a MUST at least once. It's an experience, and all Torontonians know about it and have been there at some point in their lives. read more

How did I miss reviewing this place? I'll keep this short: 1. my favorite wings in Toronto. There are better quality in town, but for some reason there are no wings that make me happier than Dee's wings 2. great atmosphere. Sure there will be a douchebag hipster or 3 (the typical "glasses without lens trying WAY too hard" types), but they can be ignored easily. Not a place I'd take a suit/tie type to, but then again, I don't go out with suit/tie types very often. 3. Fast, friendly staff. This place has a sentimental value to me, I went there for my first date with my girlfriend. Still going strong, so ***** to go along with it! read more

i love this place to death, but don't go here in a group of more then five. they have implimented a new "international" rule of dining standard. if your a table of six or more, there is an auto tip of 18% on the bill. pretty classy considering they do not split the bill up, nor was it advertised before i decided to make waves over this issue. also, pretty sad when the tip ends up costing more then any other item on the bill... read more

It is cleaner than it looks. Cheap beers and cheap food. This is an excellent place to start, then end your binge. read more

Sneaky Dee's - Tex-Mex Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've spent many birthday's here, and frankly wayyy too much time and money here when I lived at Bathurst and College back in the day. Just go for the Kings Crown nachos and a pitcher of Cool. You'll be happy with all of it. Even when you hear the incessant buzzing (orders going through), or when Weezer's Blue album skips over and over and over again. Even their faux poutine is good. Everything about this place is the best! read more

Sneaky Dee's is good for 3 things: 1) late night nachos after a night out with friends. 2) Monthly rotating dance parties upstairs like FuckFaces and Shit Le Merde 3) Greasy brunch. In the summer, they have a pathetic but essential sidewalk patio. The bathrooms are decent, all things considered and the door men are rough but well-mannered. This is the kind of spot where you go with friends for pitchers in the high-backed booths. It's got this weird Perry Ferrell like graffiti all over the walls and exterior, but it ads to the charm. The portions of sides are terrible, and it's not exactly the real-deal when it comes to Mexican food, but the prices are worth it and sometimes you just want some greasy huervos rancheros on a Sunday after dancing your butt off the night before. This is a Toronto staple, and worth checking out at least once. read more

Can we possibly export this awesome dive bar to Vancouver? I'm sure it won't have the Torontonian "je ne sais quoi" . definitely seems like one of those 'places to be seen' if you are a hipster... I would be happy having the King's Crown nachos at least once a month. But as the flight is expensive, I'll just have to satisfy myself with a once -every-few-years craving kick. read more

I'm going here every time I'm in Toronto from now on. The perfect tex mex dive bar. Service was 4 stars and only partly because the server was flirty and delightful. Bathroom graffiti 5 stars. (all other graffiti 4 stars) Nachos 4 stars because they were soggy but also delicious. Hot sauce: all the stars in the sky. We've almost finished out bottle of Sneaky Dee's jalapeno hot sauce and we're super pissed that we didn't stock up while we were there. Ambiance: 3 stars because the patrons weren't dive bar-y enough. Hipsters. read more

You know when someone says that you are heading somewhere and you automatically feel you need a shower... well this place is that for me... (mainly the upstairs). Anytime I've seen a show upstairs it's usually because either a friend is performing or it's someone's birthday and this is how they chose to celebrate. This was the case on Friday night... The music was loud and dirty (for lack of a better word) but it was packed. My BF and I took all of the hearing loss we could handle so we headed downstairs for some late night eats... I would definitely say for great late night eats in the city.. this place is pretty top notch.. you can get anything from mexican to good ol' poutine... And with lots of seating, your wait time is minimal. read more

If I were drunk and in my 20s, this would be the best place ever. I like nachos and beer. They are not the best nachos ever, but they are relatively abundant. There are lots of tables. It's shabby and worn in a well-loved sort of way that's kind of nostalgic. read more

I went for breakfast and found a straight up full nail-clipping in my eggs, either from someone's toe, or thumb. It was huge. I was disgusted and called the server over and she was like, oh that's weird, do you want something else? UM NO THANK YOU. Not from that kitchen ever again in my life. No apology, no recognition of how vile it is that a nail clipping was in my food. I used to go see friends play music there a bunch, but never again. read more

Sneaky's is a Toronto institution, without question! Cheap and tasty brunch for Sundays, amazing huge portions for dinner (my personal fave of late: pulled pork enchiladas, which are sent from the Gods to feed my belly), and a decent music venue upstairs! The nachos are huge and epic, too. YUM! I only have two small gripes: 1) the drink selection varies between the upstairs and down - how do you not stock cans of Rockstar with Vodka in both places? It's not complex like sangria; and 2) the bathroom stalls are cramped and tiny upstairs in particular - not every woman is a size 2, and when you have bad joints, it kinda sucks). All in all, a great place to grab drinks and have a good time! read more

I was recently in town and I loved this place. All the same awesome atmosphere it had before when I use to live in Toronto. This place never gets old to me. King Crown Nacho's... awesome. Beer Selection... awesome. Portion sizes... awesome. and What's Poppin' upstairs was really fun. Had a blast hanging with old and new friends. I will def come back next time I am in town. Love this place! read more

Here's the vegan perspective.. I was happy to hear that there was another place in town that offered vegan options at a downtown hangout, that wasn't necessarily only catering to vegan clientele. We ordered a couple of dishes: the burro stuffed with smoked tofu, mole sauce (etc.), and the nachos. The burro was good. Not cry in your seat and ask a higher power why you had never eaten this before, but I would definitely order this again. The nachos.. Eh. Well, let's say that they showed up minus any (vegan) cheese. Doesn't nachos = tortilla chips + cheese + whatever fixings? Sad us ask why that was so? "You have to order that separately." Eh?? This not mentioned anywhere on the menu. Also, after ordering, I walked around a bit, and saw that there were a few daily specials that the waitress never bothered mentioning to us. Why? (it's why they lost a star) read more

Terrible. Food was bad, autograt for a party of 5, can't split the bill, doesn't take debit! Food: I got the Kings Nachos and they were cold, soggy, and flavorless. Also they were $22 for a relatively small portion. They did have a lot of ground beef though, but it was all in a big clump in the middle so you basically had a few nachos with only ground beef and the rest had nothing. Guacamole was also not great, very bland, almost like they just mashed up avocados without any seasoning. Definitely not worth $22. Autograt: firstly, I hate the idea of tipping. Just increase prices and pay your staff more. Modern societies should not be doing this. But my problem with this place is automatically charging 18% gratuity on a 5 person group. I understand the society we live in and when I tip I usually tip 20% if the food and the service was ok, not even if it was exception, just ok. But when you hide an 18% tip, it's just dishonest, and doing it to a 5 person group is just gouging. This was my biggest problem with this place and I will never go back. Can't split the bill: Are you kidding me? Do they expect most of their patrons to pay for the entire group? This is stupid and if the autograt thing didn't piss me off, this definitely did. So if you're planning on going in here, be prepared to bring cash or dole out etransfers to your friends. Doesn't take debit. Thank god they good credit. I always pay with credit so this didn't bother me, but I know lots of people pay with debit and this would be a deal breaker for them. It's 2017, I'm sure your shitty autograt can cover the expense of proving a debit option. Beer was good and reasonably priced. But still a 1 star review because I will absolutely never go back. read more

Fresh yet flavorless; pretty much sums up my first visit back to this old landmark in 5 years. I don't mind the kitschy dive bar atmosphere with decent offerings on tap but the food needs a lot more oomph for sure. Ordered the Guadelajara which is a mix of a taco with some enchiladas and there was little to no flavor or salt throughout. I could tell the chicken was fresh and moist but the seasoning was nowhere to be found to be even considered standard Tex Mex. The house hot sauces are laughable and taste like watered down tabasco sauce. The plate price doesn't warrant the bland and overcooked state of most of the dishes, redo your recipes and you'll do fine. If you want (yes you SD management), you can message me and I'll give you my traditional mexican tinga recipe that'll wow your guests. Double check your bill, I noticed some other charges that didn't come from our table though it was rectified in short order after bringing it up to the waiter. read more

As a tex-mex/mexican/calexican enthusiast let me just say; King's Crown. Best nachos in town. Go try them now! Also, 3 dollar jager shots and (selected) beers on Wednesdays! Love it! (well at least it was a year and a half ago when I could go partying on Wednesdays) read more

I got the jalapeno poppers and enjoyed them but they taste like the frozen ones you get at the grocery store that you pop into the oven. The Tres Taco's werent any good, the taco shells were soggy by the time it got to my table and the when I asked the waitress for salsa she seemed put off. She was so cranky. My friends ordered "cactus in the valley" nacho's but found it extremly spicy and wasnt able to finish it. The place was so loud and all the tables were so close together the other person could practically kiss me without leaning over. I wasn't impressed at all and probably wont be back...sorry read more

Cool place man. Nachos were top notch, decent ribs and they kept the tequila coming. Strong. read more

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Friends had raved about Sneaky Dee's mainly due to their Kings Crown nachos, which I've had the 3 times I've visited... probably the best thing you can order in whole place. Costs around $20, but it serves 2-3 and is loaded with toppings. The nachos feature a 'crown' of a second layer, which makes essentially doubles the toppings. Don't eat this thing if you are on a date - you'll end up using your fingers at the end! The drinks are priced well, and I find the specials pretty fair. My only warning is that they don't split bills. I believe we once had a server who offered to split the table, but otherwise, they are quite clear about not splitting. Yes, it's a dive bar with graffiti covering the booths, but there's plenty of tvs, cold drinks, and a streetcar nearby. The service is pretty decent considering how busy they can get. If you are serious about nachos, go to Sneaky Dee's! read more

This rough and tumble place can be a bit intimidating to the uninitiated, however it is Toronto landmark. for a good reason. The atmosphere is authentic, the food and drink good and reasonably priced. The crowd is grungy but varied. The place is loud. It is not a good place for a quiet romantic conversation, rather a good stop on pub crawl or place top go for night out with a raucous group. I do not know how the waiters and bartenders manage to function over the noise, but they do it with an admirable degree of efficiency. The Tex -Mex food is good, the Maragitas properly done. read more

Had the nachos which were huge and filling. Even though most people say these are the best nachos in the city I found them to taste pretty much the same as the rest. You're paying $17 so there is a lot of food, and it had a few layers with ground beef and beans. The my favorite thing about sneaky Dee's was the interior which looked pretty gritty with graffiti and all. read more

What took me so long to review you, my Mexican lover??? I am sorry I forgot about you, old friend. You are the most dependable nightspot near my apartment, where I don't feel guilty about spending because you provide food and drink at little cost. You also tempt my friends with these offerings so I often run into a couple other friends each time I am there. Your music is sometimes too loud and you never have enough tables, but you know what, Dees? You introduced me to Billy Corgan once, sitting in that booth under the TV, and therefore I am forever grateful. Long live the dirtiest Mexican bar in Toronto! (Useful tip: NEVER order the draft) read more

The best night to go is Wednesday nights: they play hip hop. The dance floor is small, but intimate and a good crowd. If you like to feel each other sweat, then this is definitely the place for you. Dancing your heart out to Biggie might tire you out, which is ok, because you can kick back by the bar where they have an amazingly cheap selection of drinks, averaging from $3 - $4.50! I did not try the nachos, but I hear they're one of the best you'll ever taste. Good location, good music, enough grit and swagger to keep you on your toes; check it out! read more

Came here to try their famous nachos. They were good but I wish they had a deconstructed version as the nachos got quite mushy after a bit. Still good though, but the price is pretty steep for a plate. Next time I'm giving the fajitas a try! read more

GENERAL NOTES Angela's right, this is the punk rock bar of Toronto. Shows upstairs, crowded bar/restaurant downstairs, obligatorily graffiti-laden bathrooms downstairs. Cheap pitchers of slightly warm beer and a limited menu. Lots of black and pink but also plaid and denim. However, for such a "punk" bar there's no danger of you not fitting in. Unless you're wearing a sports coat. MENU RECOMMENDATIONS Nachos. Years ago I was told by a regular either "don't order anything that could be made bad by having the ingredients just sit out for hours" or "don't order anything you couldn't make drunk". Either way, I haven't yet ventured past the nachos yet (which are usually very good) but have recently heard good things about the food. I know I'm willing to take the chance, but are you? SERVICE NOTES This is one of the best things about Sneaky Dee's - I've always been able to get another pitcher very quickly. They seem to know their crowd (young, impatient drunks) and cater to them/us well. LOCATION NOTES SE corner of College and Bathurst. Street parking or green P on the SW corner. HUMOUROUS STORY I once wore a sports coat to Sneaky Dee's. I felt like a douche. read more

I've been a big fan of Sneaky Dee's for going on more than 10 years now. It's a great place for drinks and the Mexican is some of the best in the city. I've eaten many a breakfast and MANY a late night snack there. The nachos are legendary, the burritos are huge, and the quesadillas are amazing. If you like Mexican you really can't go wrong with Dee's. Beyond pure Mexican, they also do a solid poutine and just recently they've added a really tasty tofu wrap. With Utopia upping the anty just a few blocks down the street it seems like Sneak's is playing a little catch up. Yes it's rough around the edges, but that shouldn't scare you away. I've taken many a nervous newbie to have them leave with a huge smile and full belly. Sneak's really is a great place to hang out and goof off with your friends late into the night. Thumbs up! read more