This cute beach shack tucked away in a quaint Dupont/ Davenport neighbourhood peaked my curiosity. I have driven by it a few times and it always looked busy so it was definitely on my hit list to try. It was a Saturday night on one of our snow falls in Toronto. It was awful outdoor weather for both driving and walking as people forget how to drive in snow and the flakes are blowing everywhere so it's hard to look up. I finally stumble into the intimacy of Playa Cabana only to find a very busy and bustling restaurant with all tables full, a line up of folks crowding in the small entranceway and a waiting list that only has openings in about an hour and a half.
We luckily get seated only after waiting 15 minutes!
We start with the house made guacamole which is delicious and freshly prepared. It is reminiscent of my favourite guac in the city from Chimichangas (now closed) and the owner may know a thing or two as Dave was the former co-owner there.
I also want to try the cerviche which is pickerel. It comes packed with a good kick and is a big appetizer meant for sharing!
The vegetarian burrito and it was a humungous portion but so delicious, my friend was able to polish it without issue. I ordered the baja fish tacos which came grilled
They are one of the best fish tacos I've had and I ate at another trendy mexican resto earlier that week so it's a bold statement! For more heat - we were given 2 house made hot sauces: the habanero salsa- WOAH - this gives you a big kick of heat but it creeps up on you. The other one was the roasted chile arboles salsa - which gives you some good heat and is just right for me.
Hasta luego!