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| - Fantastic. But, disclaimer - this review is based on their empanadas. On the Saturday of a family party, I desperately called around the city looking for a spot that could make a large batch of empanadas on short notice. Las Delicias said yes instantly, and was so incredibly helpful and friendly. I ordered a tray of 20 empanadas (at $1.50 each), and they were ready within an hour (they were also gobbled up by family members - a total hit).
First, the location. Located just west of Hurontario Street and Dundas Street, don't let the drab exterior fool you. Inside, the place is clean, warm, lively, homey and inviting. Space is limited but there are enough tables if you're visiting as a couple or a small group.
Second, the service. I couldn't thank the servers here enough. So friendly, helpful, and taught us to eat Colombian empanadas the "right" way (i.e. cutting the empanadas open and scooping the salsa into it, not dipping the entire empanada into the cup of salsa like us noobs were doing).
Third, the empanadas. For comparison, versus places like Todo Rico and Colombia Mia, these empanadas are a bit different. It's definitely lighter in texture (it isn't hard and crunchy like others I've tried in Mississauga) and the stuffing is pretty substantial (you can really taste and feel the significant amount of meat they stuff into the empanada - good value, and incredibly delicious). If you're debating between chicken or beef, go for the chicken. We compared the two, and the chicken seemed a lot tastier, with more flavour.
We will definitely be back here again. Simple, unpretentious, and fantastic food prepared with care.
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