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| - I think Julie's needs a review from a Cuban. Well, half Cuban, half Colombian, born in the US, and officially Canadian since last fall. I've been in Toronto for 7 years now and the lack of options when it comes to eating Latino food is quite disappointing especially for such a diverse city. Granted, I cook a lot of hispanic food at home but it's just nice to have someone else do it for a change. So it was with great joy that I learned of this little piece of Cuban heaven a couple years back. And I was not disappointed.
I'm no food critic, but hopefully the fact that I'm Cuban, have been there twice, and have eaten the food all my life gives me a good foundation to base my opinions on. I agree with most here that the tapas offered are delicious. The yuca con mojo tastes just like my father makes it. The garlic shrimp, tostones rellenos, and frituras de maiz are all exceptionally good. The mains are great too, although I usually eat the ropa vieja. It's one of my favorite dishes that I haven't quite gotten the hang of cooking well myself. My wife usually tries different dishes and has enjoyed them all. Although she likes my shrimp enchilada and arroz con pollo better. (I'd have to agree) =)
My only complaint would be that they should add one more main dish. Goat. That would make it truly authentic since it is a Cuban staple. More so than beef.
And I can't forget to mention how delicious the mojitos are!
As far as the price goes, it is a bit expensive for hispanic food in general. When I took my parents there, my father couldn't let me forget that he could probably get the same food on Bergenline Ave. in Jersey City or Collins Ave. in Miami for half the price. But then again, Cuban restaurants are on every corner in those cities.
Julie's is one of very few hispanic restaurants in the city, but that doesn't stop it from serving excellent food in a wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend it.
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