There is a reason why this restaurant is constantly packed and busy. I am literally waiting for the next opportunity I can eat at this place again.
The menu is short as they specialize and have perfected those few cuban staples.
Apparently their other location has a few more options, but regardless, the food here was exceptional.
Considering the rush, the servers were very friendly and we luckily got a table immediately. Yes, the tables are cramped together, but the whole decor and style was pretty charming.
The table mats were the menu, and I decided to go for the roasted Achiote chicken that comes with rice and beans (my favourite thing ever!), tostones (fried plantains) and this amazing pickled coleslaw. While deciding what to order I already planned that I'll have to come back and have the authentic cuban sandwich with a side of their bean soup during the cold weather as that sounded extremely comforting.
The food arrived within literally 3 minutes and the plate was piled high! I cannot explain how amazing my meal was. The chicken was so tender, the rice w/ beans was full of flavour and those tostones are just indescribable. The price was average but worth every crumb on my plate, which I almost licked clean!
Best part of this restaurant was that it's located exactly opposite to Bang Bang ice cream!
A definite must-go eatery in Toronto!