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(Now Closed)Latin American Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Fashion District, Toronto
"And chaufa(an absolute must, best dish ever) or bandeja as a main."(4 Tips)
"Ceviche is great, get the flight sampler!"(7 Tips)
"excellent Bandeja Paisa and Passion Fruit Tuna Appetizer"(2 Tips)
"Actually, order all the seafood ceviches and try the croquetas!"(3 Tips)
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Social News NetworkAugust 12, 2013Great place to kick of the night. It's a little on the pricey side, but their food is great! I recommend the chorizo and chuzos al plancha. Also, their original margarita is the best! (not on menu)UpvoteDownvote
Veronichka ZotochkinaJanuary 15, 2014Get croquetas for appetizer. And chaufa(an absolute must, best dish ever) or bandeja as a main. For desert(If you survived) try their Popsicle. Enjoy!Upvote1Downvote
Nik RMay 14, 2015Very nicely done spanish/pan-latin place. Great tasting tapas and strong drinks. The calamari salad is definitely a winner (together with the ceviches)UpvoteDownvote
Laura Delgado RanalliJuly 13, 2013El Valiente was a great suggestion! Great place to come with friends and try out everything. We learned that the top floor has a different menu and it's bbq, so we'll be coming again!UpvoteDownvote
Miku KhezriAugust 8, 2013Cool vibe. Great place to start the night off. The margaritas and food are the absolute best! Portions are small though and it's a bit pricey overall, but definitely a must-try.UpvoteDownvote
Good food, with a variety of interesting spaces to hang - dining room, great patio. Love Escobar - u gotta know the password tho :)UpvoteDownvote
Emilie WongSeptember 20, 2014Sit by the kitchen instead of the bar. Their chorizo with potato and corn is a hit!
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Cindy Ross PedersenOctober 31, 2013I so much wanted to like this place but.... the $30 3 course tasting menu was $45. Much of it tasted of cardboard. Lots of cute pkging like this Popsicle but it was not a great dessert. I agree 6/10.
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john StephensonJuly 6, 2013Best Mojitos in the city. Order by the half litre. Upstairs patio and bbq a must.UpvoteDownvote
Taryn HoffmanApril 4, 2014Coolest vibe ever. Out of the ceviches in the sampler, the mustard one is THE best.UpvoteDownvote- Ryan AlafrizFebruary 13, 2016Great food, but they were way too fast to clear our table. I wanted to mop up all the sauces and they pretty much pulled it out of my hands.UpvoteDownvote
- Sarah SetoJuly 10, 2014Order the ahi tuna ceviche. Actually, order all the seafood ceviches and try the croquetas!UpvoteDownvote
- Fredy RincónDecember 19, 2013Bland Empanadas and buñuelos, excellent Bandeja Paisa and Passion Fruit Tuna AppetizerUpvote1Downvote
amazonbitchgoddessJuly 14, 2014Their service was good. The tall black lady who served us was extremely sweet. That too during the world cup final!UpvoteDownvote
Nada ShocairFebruary 25, 2015Nice place for awesome margaritas and starters.. was not fond of the mainsUpvoteDownvote
Sam HayterMay 28, 2014Great atmosphere attentive very knowledgeable and friendly staffUpvote1Downvote
Ismail HDecember 15, 2013If you get a drink, make sure you finish it off on the same floor where you bought it. Apparently drinks cannot travel upstairs nor downstairs.UpvoteDownvote
Salman AliMarch 15, 2014Patio upstairs is nice and comparatively quiet. Oddly furnished and not as cozy though.UpvoteDownvote
Charlotte NewburyJune 30, 2013Awesome margaritas and mojitos, friendly staff, check out the patioUpvote2Downvote
Kevin KellyAugust 16, 2014Waiting after 10pm, on the patio, for Friday nights. A must do.UpvoteDownvote- TabMay 23, 2014They accept Tab - download the app and never wait for your bill again:Upvote2Downvote
ThomasSeptember 11, 2015This is one of worst restaurant in Toronto!! (1) Waitress and front staff was so rude (2) they tell you need to leave after 2 hour sitting (even if there vacant tables) (3) Food is blah! Stay away!!UpvoteDownvote
Micheline JFrancoisOctober 5, 2013Service is bad, ambiance is great, food is ok, avoid Helado de Salpicon, Patio awesome viewUpvoteDownvote
deekayJuly 23, 2015Margaritas were AMAZING! Food was beyond meh and totally not worth what we paid. Will be a drinks-only destination from now on.UpvoteDownvote
ReddJune 22, 2013Still very new and service is very slow. Food came out very slow and some items were cold. In a few more months when they have a grip on things it should be better.Upvote1Downvote
Brett E.June 17, 2013The food is good, but portions are small and prices are high. You will might leave hungry.UpvoteDownvote
Dr Profressor Food Destroyer Von Die Quantum RealmAugust 21, 2015Worst tostada i've ever had. The lime-chili-basil cocktail tastes like dishwater and kale.Upvote1Downvote
David StrasserAugust 8, 2013Service was slow and scattered. Food was pretty unmemorable.Upvote1Downvote- Sasha PortnoyJune 3, 2014Horrible Bar Horrible service and very aggressive Staff. Would never go back or recommend to a friend.UpvoteDownvote
Adam EvansAugust 4, 2013Expect slow/confused service, mediocre food and high prices... There's better in #Toronto...Upvote4Downvote
Dave RusliApril 24, 2014Never coming back to this place. Mediocre food and really slow service.UpvoteDownvote
Anthony j Ramirez LlanosApril 12, 2015Fight de Ceviche es alucinante, cervecitas frías y buen ambiente. A nice spotUpvoteDownvote
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