5$ per plate for a restaurant located on Saint-Denis? I'm sold.
Cinko is located in the heart of the Quartier latin on a street usually buzzing with events and festivals, but the reason it attracts such a large clientele is mainly because it's cheap.
I went on a warm summer evening and managed to get seated quickly although the restaurant was full when I arrived. The decor was fancier than what I expected and had a slightly edgy and creative vibe. It would be ideal for a younger crowd.
I had two of the most popular items on the menu: the watermelon salad and the chicken with the sweet potato poutine. The salad had too much seasoning but the chicken and poutine were well cooked. The portions were big for the price and after one entree and one main, I didn't feel hungry enough for a desert even though the offers were very tempting.
Overall, I would go again if I ever find myself in the neighborhood.