Super divey pub, the kind with writing all over the bathroom stalls. Noisy, lots of high schoolers / college kids. Came for a late dinner after playing board games at Snakes and Lattes down the street all day, so we were all famished. I got the club sandwich with side salad, and I was only able to finish a quarter of it. The sandwich was decent, although the toast could have been more freshly toasted. Portions are huge. My friends got a poutine each and they also could only finish like a quarter of it. Needless to say, we all had to take the leftovers home for lunch the next day. The servers aren't that friendly and it can take a while to get someone's attention. They also don't take debit cards and don't do separate checks. Must have gotten tired of it with the young crowd lol. read more

I've passed though Sneeky Dee's a hundred times but never prioritized visiting... I was at Manic Cafe on the opposite side as I decided to order a take-out. I ordered for Avocado Spring Rolls, Jalapeno Poppers and Mexi-Dip Platter. While the size of platter was huge, I was quite surprised that even something basic like salsa and sour cream lacked flavor. While trying the avocado spring roll, the avocado seemed very raw and did not complement the overall dish. Jalapeno poppers were saving grace, thought could have been better. I will give this place another try with dine-in option! read more

Another mediocre burrito...sigh... The burrito itself is 3 stars but everything else about Sneaky Dee's is 4 stars. The burrito was very bland as it was just meat and refried beans with cheese melted on top (yeah I know that's the traditional Mexican way but I'm going to bitch about it anyways). The plate came with rice and a "salad" which was a great addition to give the meal some flavour. The vegan pumpkin cupcakes were awesome (for a vegan cupcake). The service was pretty good but not anything worth cheering for. The beer specials were great also ($3.95 for a pint). read more

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

This place has huge portions for pretty cheap. We had planned on going to an Italian joint down the street but yours truly messed up the reservation, making it a week later than I had intended to. We had walked by Sneaky Dee's on our way and had heard of it before, so decided to walk back and give it a try. The bouncer at the door told us that trivia was starting upstairs. We decided to give that a try. There were no more tables available, so we sat at the bar. Trivia was tough, but it was fun. We ordered a big plate of nachos to share. Definitely enough to share. It was spicy, but not too hot. They had a good choice of beers and tons of food to choose from. I ordered a # something and got rice, beans, a taco, salad, and I think 2 burritos or something like that. Huge amount of food for the price. Food was tasty, but nothing exceptional. The 2 things that I didn't like about the place was 1) if you sit upstairs, you have to pay cash... This is a problem for a lot of people in my generation... We had to scrape together enough money for everyone and then paypal/venmo later... The ATM that was supposedly across the street was not working. They did have an ATM in the restaurant, but who wants to pay the $3 + convenience fee for it... and 2) I asked the server if they had any small portion options... like maybe one taco and rice or something more like a kids menu, she said that everything they had was huge... oh well. I just had dinner for two nights instead of one... just would have been nice to have that option. read more

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

Decent drink prices but not the bar vibe I thought it would be it seems more like a Mexican restaurant than a bar.

What a hell hole this is! And you got to love it for what it is! Forget, Yorkville's snobbishness, Little Italy's dress to impress and fashion decals, no, this is all about just getting some cheap drinks with surprisingly better food than you think you would get. If you smoke, then the tiny patio at front is a great place to people watch people heading into Little Italy. No attitude, laid-back and a great place to hangout with friends, no-tattoos for entry required! I have been coming here for 14 years or so, mostly for the alcohol. However for about 7 of those last 14 I have been dropping by for their brunches. Honestly, they are not bad at all and the locale is great for a lazy one. Maybe to cure the hangover you got from here the day before. Just sayin' The place is plastered in graffiti which only adds to the grunge vibe this retro-ish Tex-Mex institution simple exudes. Most plates are in the $8 range for a huge plate of food. They make a great eggs benny simile that is worth what you are paying for. However the non-brunch menu is nothing to get excited about, at all. So I can only recommend the brunch. For the rest of the time, just go for the drinks and maybe for the Nachos as some friends claim they are great. I can't tell. Also, remember "Sneaky's 1/2 a second rule." If your food touches anything outside the plate for longer than half a second, it's gone. Don't touch it. Give it it's freedom. Fun Facts:. They used to have a pool table in the back about 14 years ago. Guess whose girlfriend's cousin lost her virginity on it? Not to mention a few years later they had that cross-dressing bartender that dressed like a 1950's waitress. Yeah, this place is pretty laid back. read more

Decided to try out something from the lunch menu and ultimately ordered a BLT sandwich. The bacon was quite hard and overall it tasted like any other BLT sandwich. The Nachos kind of tasted like pizza, which isn't necessarily bad, but I was expecting the tortilla chips to be a bit crispier. Sneaky Dee's does not accept cash, but there is an ATM outside of the store! The waitress, however, was the sweetest person ever and provided amazing service. read more

Sneaky Dee's - BLT Sandwich along with Nachos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had a rough week? Need to unwind & have a cold beer before you head home on a Friday night? Looking for a place to go for brunch on a Sunday? Look no further... this place has been a staple in Toronto for over 40 years & it never disappoints! The nachos options have grown over the years & the beer is always cold ... to bad they advertise 50, but no longer sell it ... otherwise I'd rate it as a 5!! read more

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

I like this place for what it is. Has a big collage crowd, nothing fancy a bit grungy. Depending on what night you go, you'll get a bit of a different crowd. They have everything from shows upstairs to themed night. It's not really a typical place for a date but a good time to meet up with friends & let your hair down. The menu is good. Not a 5 star restraint but really good food. Have a good amount of gluten free & vegan options on top of meat eating options. Drinks are good priced, decent beer list. I think it's a place you need to check out if your from Toronto. read more

Sneaky Dee's - Vegan, gluten free nachos! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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great place great mix of people good food great prices a toronto landmark a good place to go early or late at night read more

Sneaky Dee's is our go-to for vegetarian and non-vegetarian fun food. We always go with our kids so we go early-ish. I understand that kids aren't allowed after a certain hour. Our favourite dishes include the nachos (my husband likes the Greek one), fajitas and I love the refried beans. The place is something right out of a rock bio pic so my kids feel like they are going somewhere different and special. Next time we hope to go with friends and stay out past 9. I bet this joint is hopping later in the evening. read more

I've been walking past this place for years, and I finally decided that it was time to check it out for breakfast. Man, what a find! The place has a truly off the wall vibe, with bright colours everywhere, wooden tables and benches covered in graffiti and carved with more initials than a schoolyard tree. Service is friendly, efficient and prompt, always a plus. I had the concha con huevos,, and my wife had the huoevos rancheros. Both were excellent! The eggs were still runny, the beans and rice were delicious, and the sauce was soooo good! there are a couple of rules for my breakfast: don't overcook my food (check!), don't keep me waiting (check!) and make my tastebuds happy (check!). This place rocked it completely. I am so coming back again! read more

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

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Used to be such a cool spot, but their bouncers are abusive to their clients and it is no longer a safe or respectful establishment! Very sad. read more

Honestly the vibes aren't it. Place is gross, dated a staff member and personally saw the mold in the prep areas. From the dishwasher to the fridges. Aside from that- the staff actually act horrendously toward customers. From the bouncers to the bartenders to the owners- it's unprofessional. Spend your money elsewhere and save yourself a headache- and the shits. read more

Went there with some friends after work. I had vegan nachos, was pretty good! Everyone was happy with the food and they have cheap beer so that's a plus. However, the service... Our waitress was a bit rude, sometimes too busy cuddling with her bf probably to ask her what we wanted. And in the end, she demanded a huge tip... Also, they don't do seperate cheques! Be aware of that as It can be quite annoying for a party of 6 people. The place is really nice, with all the graffitis it has character! read more

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

There are three things I remember distinctly about the last meal I had here: the hugeness of the portion size, the loudness of the atmosphere, and the deliciousness of the food. My friend and I ordered the veggie Cactus in the Valley nachos to split. I was really tempted to order the avocado spring rolls, but after getting the nachos, I realized that really wasn't necessary. The nachos came on a huuuge plate. They were good and very filling. Definitely don't get an order for yourself. They're way too big for just one person. We kept eating and asking when they would end. I'd say the food was more than worth the money. The service was good, quick, and friendly. A caution though: if you're not a fan of loud environments, don't go. Just don't. Also, be warned, they start carding after 8:30 or so. Despite the loudness, it was definitely well worth it, and I will be back. read more

Pure...punk...rock...bliss! If CBGBs had served food, it would have been Sneaky Dee's. This small concert hall disguised as a bar disguised a Mexican restaurant is a graffiti-covered, tattooed waitstaff, band-influenced menu delight. And they hate filler in their food as much as Ian MacKaye hates it in someone's head. The nachos that I got there for an early lunch (other people were already at the bar drinking of course) were large enough for two people (which we supplied). Our dressed all in black server didn't even blink an eye when we said we were sharing. I think she might have even said, "rock on." It's that laid back and neighborhoody. And rock on we did. The real cheese, very spicy (if we got a bit with the salsa), nachos were piled to the sky with fixing (especially sour cream of which I'm a huge fan). It was stick in your stomach heavy but it was extremely satisfying (like a good bass line at a hardcore show). A yacht rock listener might not enjoy them - they'd probably look down their noses at them - but they were a hard rock dream come true. Especially when washed down with a beer to cool the heat. Now the bathrooms are as gross as at any rock club (but the graffiti in there is even better than the rest of the restaurant) and any white-gloved neat freak or germaphobe would probably hate this place. But if someone likes their rock and their surroundings a bit dirty, Sneaky Dee's is heaven! read more

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What an incredible gem! The food here is incredible. I had the enchiladas and finished every last bite. The ambiance is awesome as are the staff. Drinks are extremely cheap and the decor is awesome to boot. Absolutely recommend this place! Would give it six stars if I could! read more

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

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If you are looking to have a good time downtown, I'd go elsewhere. Food is mediocre at best. And this venue has a lengthy history of certain security being on power trips, using derogatory language, and physically assaulting/being creepy towards women. You'd think security's job is to keep the people attending safe, but from what I've seen, they're the ones starting the altercations. Extremely unprofessional behaviour that would not be tolerated at any actual decent establishment. Not only that, but management actively ignores this recurring issue. As of recently an artist that was performing there got assaulted by a bouncer. Overall, there are plenty of other safer places to go for a night out. And to musicians, beware of having gigs here. They have a repeated pattern of treating performers horribly. read more

This restaurant has fast service and friendly servers. I ordered the Yucatan combination plate which was $16. This meal was giant and incredibly filling; the quality of the food was up to standards. On Wednesday's bar rail is $4 and the drinks don't taste watered down. I would highly recommend this place for students on a budget! read more

Sneaky Dee's - Yucatan combination plate (burrito, enchilada, salad, and rice) $16 - Tex-Mex Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have heard great things about Sneaky Dee's from many people and love tex-mex so have been wanting to try it for awhile. After my first experience, however, I was very unimpressed. Our server was good, and the menu LOOKED good, but that was about the only two things I liked about the place. We ordered the famous King Crown nachos to share. For the price we paid they were surprisingly small. I'm a huge fan of nachos and these were some of the worst nachos I've had. They were not layered at all and there was barely any cheese. It was mainly just a massive pile of refried beans with a few chips over top. While we were walking out, I glanced at other people's plates which all looked like slop - not very appetizing. Most importantly, however, the bouncer was VERY rude. It was a Thursday night and my boyfriend and I just wanted to grab a snack. Having never been here, we didn't realize we had to show our ID. I honestly thought the plain clothes bouncer was a guy waiting for someone in between the double doors. He barked something to us, and we stopped to show our ID. When my boyfriend went outside for a cigarette, upon coming in he went to show his ID to the bouncer again in case he didn't remember him and the guy just stared at him like he was an idiot. When we left, it had started pouring, so we stood under the awning for a moment to pull our umbrella out to open it so we wouldn't get wet. The bouncer immediately yelled at us and told us we couldn't stand there even though his friend was standing there smoking with him. - Based on other reviews, it appears we aren't the first to be treated like shit by the bouncers for no reason. read more

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

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The house beer is pretty meh, but cheap. The Mexican is super filling and huge portions. I don't know whether I would choose it over the very Mexican places in Kensington market but if you are with a big group and need big protions and cheap beer, Sneaks is a pretty fine choice. read more

I came to sneaky dee's after not being here in years and had a really good time. The restaurant is brighter, cleaner and seemed much bigger. Perhaps it's because I was only seated in the front of the restaurant years ago. Our waiter was okay and the restaurant accommodated my lactose and gluten free diet. The waiter informed me that the guacamole had dairy. Then he went to the kitchen to find out what I could order. He returned and told me the chef could make the guacamole lactose free. That gives them an extra star in my book. They don't really have an extravagant alcoholic menu but I asked the waiter to have the bartender mix Sprite, lemon and vodka. The concoction was perfect. My drink was fantastic. The one thing I didn't like was that they charged our group 18% gratuity. Out waiter was okay but he would ignore us at times. I would have preferred to choose how much I was going to tip since I think good tips mean good service. I would have liked our water refilled a bit more regularly and some of my friends wanted to place more orders but the waiter was avoiding eye contact with us. Allover, I would say this is a three star establishment and it has significantly improved since the early 2000's. read more

Is it possible to have 2 people eat for under 15$ ? It is at Sneeky Dees! My sister and i got breakfast today and the bill was 12$. I got the 2 eggs, bacon, homefries, toast and fruit for 8$ with tax and it was huge and so filling i couldnt finish it. She got grilled cheese and fries for like 5$ with tax.and it came with tonnes of yummy fries! Love this place! read more

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The food was really good! I love the nachos! I would love to try the combination plates next time. With an exception, the server was not very nice. We asked to leave one menu on the table and she responds "your food is already a lot". Later on, my friend wanted to add soup to her order and the server says "you know your food is already a lot?" I was shocked. I thought to myself, So we want to eat? What's wrong with that? I was so turned off by her responses but luckily the food was good. Smh! Sorta disappointed. read more

It has been years since I'd been to Sneaky Dee's and it had been a while since I'd been able to take in local talent at a live venue. Sneaky's downstairs has fantastic decently priced food and a decent cheap beer list that will forever endear it to the younger crowd of students that pack in regularly. Not having been a student for over 20 years, yes, I felt like I was the oldest guy in the joint, but thankfully, I wasn't the oldest guy in the joint. Sneaky's upstairs is a fantastic live venue and I'm glad they've reopened it. A long room that runs parallel to Bathurst Street, the stage where the acts perform is found at the College Street end of the bar, giving great noise bleed to the street below so you're able to hear the act before you enter the bar. The wooden floors and the wooden bar provide great acoustics and the stage and crowd area are well balanced to give the bands a good place to perform and yet enough space for a crowd to pack around the stage. Truly intimate feel here. The beer by the way is excruciatingly cheap compared to other places. Two bottles and a pint of Cool ran me less than $12.00, and as such provided a degree of jeopardy for the night. The bathrooms are fun if for no other reason, trying to figure out that if someone wanted to add more graffiti to the wall, where exactly would they be able to do so? read more

Sneaky Dee's - Live Show @ Sneaky Dee's - Das Piumas! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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What can I really say about Sneak's that hasn't already been said? This is one of the few, rare gems of the city that I have been to too many times to remember and have NEVER been disappointed. Every time I have eaten there the food has been delicious and my experience has been warm and pleasant. First time at Sneaky Dee's was after a long and late night of bar hopping back in my school days. I was parched and I was hungry. A friendly tattooed beauty brought me nourishment and sustinance of the best kind: greasy nachos and apple pie! They were both spectacular! Another memorable feast is a weekend brunch run. My favourite is the Heuvos Rancheros; eggs, beans, and a yummy salad all in a tortilla shell, which was the best Mexican breakfast I've ever had. To this day I still order it with anticipation and eat it with delight and end with satisfaction. While the food at Sneaky Dee's is to die for, I think the thing I love best about this place is the atmosphere. They don't care who you are or where you came from, everyone is welcome here. It may appeal more to the punk rawker crowd or to the poor student movement, but once you grow out of that mentality, you can see that this place is truly come as you are. I've seen business people, moms with toddlers (though the music may deafen their baby ears) teenagers and tattooed freaks rubbing elbows at Sneak's and I love that! Sneaky Dee's is usually very busy, but the turn over of tables is usually pretty fast too, so you never have to wait too long to eat. The booths, unfortunately are usually packed, so the front is a more viable option for seating as long as you don't mind meeting a few strangers. (The tables are very close together). If you're visiting Toronto, or want to take some company visiting you to a great place for some cheap and comforting grub, Sneak's is the place to go, bar none. read more

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

Grungy, soaked in graffiti, and totally okay to write on the walls to leave your mark (bring a sharpie or two or three!), Sneaky Dee's is a great place to relax, catch some good bites, and, as a venue, a cool place to see bands perform. My friends and I went in on a Saturday for lunch so, while we didn't get to see the place packed as it would be on a concert/party night, we got good food in our bellies. We ordered the Mexi-Dip ($12.00) and Tres Tacos ($14.00). For the three of us, it was a lot of food. I can see one really hungry person devouring the Tres Tacos but, paired with the Mexi-Dip and the big basket of corn chips it comes with, it was a bit of a mission to finish everything. The Mexi-Dip comes with guacamole (yay for not having to pay extra for the guac), frijoles (beans), sour cream, & salsa and a basket of corn chips. Combine all the dips together with each chip and you get really delicious and flavour-packed crunchy bites. This is a great app to share with a group of people. It's big enough that the three of us had a hard time finishing up all the chips. The salsa is great and will be finished quick - so maybe ask for more when you order this app. The Tres Tacos is three corn tortillas with salsa mole and topped with melted cheese. You have the option of choosing three of the following (or sticking to one or a couple): ground beef, chicken, pulled pork, fish, or vegetables. Each taco comes with onions, mixed peppers, salsa, and the melted cheese. The three packed and cheesy tacos also come with sides of frijoles, ensalada, and mexican rice. We chose: pulled pork, veggies, & ground beef. I got the pulled pork and I can say that there is no clean way to eat a pulled pork taco! All the juices, the melty cheese, and ingredients inside make for a slightly messy but really delicious meal. My friends liked their tacos and the melted cheese on top of all of them was a nice way to top them off - definitely added to their deliciousness. The value you get at Sneaky Dee's is well worth it. While maybe not the most amazing Mexican food you'll ever taste, the dishes are bursting with flavour (and size). The atmosphere is super unique and even the washrooms are worth taking photos of (all that graffiti!). I'd love to see this place as a venue one day...but I'd definitely come back just for the food if I'm ever in the area. read more

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This place was good but has unfortunately gone down due to bad attitude therefore I will not be returning It's funny how the world is experiencing difficult times yet many businesses are treating their customers with bad attitude read more

Starting to become a bit of a regular here during this pandemic. The food is fantastic, the service is great and they always offer me a complimentary coffee while I wait for my food. I find the vibe welcoming and the food a very reasonable price for the portions they provide. Some of these meals are massive! I have also been out here for drinks a couple nights before the lockdown, where they have live music upstairs. Always a good time. Cheers to the Sneaky Dee's Team! read more

Feel like murdering a plate of nachos? Look no further. The DFA nachos at Sneaky Dees are the way to go. Piled with cheese, pulled pork, beans, jalapenos, green onions, avocado and a helluva lot of guac. Oh and the habanero peppers were alllmost as hot as my date. 10/10, would recommend. Bless. read more

I love this place. So great for drinks with friends and hanging out, meeting new people. The food is typical, nothing to rave about, but just an amazing atmosphere and great staff. sometimes theres live music which can be hit or miss depending upon your preferences. TIP: the bathrooms are kinda dirty read more

By far one of the best brunches in the city. It is a bit of college grunge which gives its character. Not so much on the drink selection but still on the cheap side. read more

This Toronto institution serves decent tex-mex as well as a punk/rock'n'roll environment. I've been here several times now and I've had everything from traditional breakfast, to burritos ,to nachos and it's all at least good, and some of it is great. The crowning jewel of this establishment is most definitely its nachos. They are expensive, but you WILL get your money's worth. I've had the King's Crown and the Cactus in the Valley and both superb. Last time we went we split some nachos (King's Crown) and an off-menu special I THINK was called the Heart Attack or something to that effect. It had soooo many amazing breakfast items! Examples were home fries poutine, the best mushrooms ever, eggs, peameal bacon, sausages and and and!! It was definitely not for just one person, unless that person happens to be a Sumo wrestler. (And hey. Maybe you are. I am not here to judge.) Despite it being three adults, the nachos and platter were so much food we didn't finish the two orders. There was also plentiful beer. It was a good way to indulge after some pretty terrible family stuff we've been dealing with lately. I love the decor (so to speak ;)) and I love the service and of course, the food. I can't speak for at night with the music, but Sneaky Dees during the day is comfort to me. read more

I have been to Sneaky Dee's on a few occasions and the nachos do not disappoint! On my last visit, we had the vegan nachos and they were so good! With a generous amount of toppings, Daiya cheese, salsa and guacamole, they were very tasty. My three star rating is for the nachos and only the nachos! We had another dish similar to the nachos but with fries as the base and it was so bland! For that dish, Sneaky Dee's gets two stars. Be forewarned, get the nachos! read more

I couldn't believe it. Tex Mex so far from home!!! Yes, I am a Texan girl through and through, born and raised in Houston. I really only came here because everyone told me this place was great for music, drinks, and nachos! I didn't have the nachos, but the wraps were pretty tasty. IDK if I would say its legit Tex-Mex, but I was happy with the food in general. 3 out of 5 stars. But the nightlife upstairs is two thumbs up, the drinks and prices are very good! read more

Had the enchilada and taco combo platter. The filling for the tacos and enchiladas was utterly tasteless. It tasted like shredded steamed chicken without any seasoning of any kind, Including salt. read more

i found naila in my food and they wouldn't and they tried to tell me it was mine but i had acrylics on with a different colou...terrible service read more

Boyfriend and I visited Sneaky Dee's Friday after work. It was still fairly quiet. We ordered vegetable cactus in the valley. It came out pretty quick. There was a lot of cheese and toppings! Vegetable cactus in the valley came with broccoli, carrots, onion, beans and of course tons of cheese. There were too many toppings for my liking so I think I'll order the veggie nachos instead next time. Overall fast service and good food.Too many restaurants put cheese only on the top layer of chips. I was happily surprised that Sneaky Dees had tons of cheese on the entire plate. read more

Sneaky Dee's - Vegetable cactus in the valley - Tex-Mex Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great for late night eats. Decent pricing. If you're into street style Mexican food it's a good option. 3.75/5 * read more