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| - Run by the friendliest couple of restaurateurs I've had the pleasure to meet, Zocalo was the site of my 21st birthday (thanks mom and dad!).
Tucked between a convenience store and some rowhouses, Zocalo's location at Bloor and Symington is just a little out of the way, but so worth it. Their decor is spare by homey, with just a few tables and a bar. Service was quick and pleasant, and our servers (the owners of the place) were sweet, informative, and knowledgeable.
We ordered the home-canned salmon, which came in a tiny mason jar, along with warm, nutty brown bread. The flavours were subtle and surprising: the salmon had a tinge of green onion and horseradish, and the bread was solid and filling.
For the main course, I had the poached eggs, which were, well, poached eggs. Nothing to write home about, but very good. They came with a side of spicy fresh greens in a light vinaigrette, and candied onion relish, which was superb, especially when daubed on a piece of egg and eaten on the aforementioned brown bread.
I'd give Zocalo five stars, but it's a bit out of my regular price range as a student. Still, well worth the trip and the cash if you've got it- I last ate there about nine months ago and just writing this review has made me hungry for their food again! Highly recommended.
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