Best empanadas in Toronto by far
Beef empanadas with no beef inside
I've walked by this place so many times over the years, often sticking to staples like Big Fat, King's Cafe, or even Jumbo Empanada. Don't know what pulled me in today, but I'm glad I finally did :) The lady who served me was friendly and very patient. Took me forever to decide which pastels to try! Ended up with the spicy chorizo, beef with onion, and banana with leche. She made the last one fresh; well worth the wait. It was amazing. They were all very tasty and crispy. Now I'm adding Pastels to my list whenever I do a Kensington run, which thankfully isn't that often, and I only say that because they're all deep fried but so, so good!
If you're looking to make your own authentic mexican meals (ex. tacos), the meat here is beyond perfection. My freezer is always packed with the Hot and Spicy Chorizo from here and I straight up plan my day around stopping by for a restock. The owner is very kind, and they recently got a Square Terminal so you can finally use credit cards here! No matter what you cook their meat into, it will always be the star of the show.
Same friendly family since the last time I was here 10years ago. Quality has not changed.
If you want tasty and fresh food this place is it! Ordered a chorizo + cheese Pastel + a cheese Pastel and we were not disappointed. We got fresh ones made on the spot! They were tasty and seasoned perfectly and couldn’t get more authentic Please pay them a visit!
Every time I cook with the chorizo from this place my family has a stomach ache, they don't want me to buy anything here anymore, the last time I bought chorizo I could notice a lot of fat and almost no meat, I don't buy here anymore.
Really good, authentic, come and fill your belly with happiness!