El Arriero in Toronto

276 Jane St, Toronto, Ontario M6S 3Z2, Canada, Toronto

Overview

Cuisine
  • Mexican
  • Latin
  • Colombian
  • Soutd American
Features
  • Seating
  • Waitstaff

Restaurant Hours

Monday

12:00 pm

Wednesday

12:00 pm

Friday

12:00 pm

Sunday

12:00 pm

Is this place still open?

Yes it's still open

Review

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El Arriero
TC
Tsu Ching Yu
google
11.20.2024
3/5

Wanted something quick before Bellydancing class. Not the place to go for such situations. Better to sit in as the meals looked lovely. Being vegan made options extremely limited. Decided on soup with no cheese and ended up with very salty tomato water with a small side of deep friend chips and a quarter avocado. It was really hard to consume the salty tomato water. At least the avocado was fresh and tasty. Overall, I was disappointed and do not really have much motivation to return. Oh, I ended up late for class waiting over 20 minutes for the soup.

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Katherina Limo
google
08.06.2018
5/5

Great Colombian food! Very tasty and friendly environment.

El Arriero
slumbertwo
google
07.22.2018
4/5

Excellent service and yummy authentic food.

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Piedad Perez
google
07.06.2018
1/5

I don’t recommend the empanadas for pick up. We bought 20 empanadas, and about 15 of them were burnt. Since they are packed in the back, you can’t see how they look.

El Arriero
AT
Alber Taborda
google
06.22.2018
4/5

Good Colombian food for Toronto

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MG
Monica Gutierrez
google
06.15.2018
5/5

Really good food and true Colombian atmosphere. Family-owned. The prices are amazing for the portion sizes. If you want a true Colombian experience, you must get fresh juices with your meal.

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KQ
Kettlebell Queen
google
06.04.2018
5/5

My kids love the empanadas. Great friendly staff, excellent customer service, ice cold beers, small yet cozy.

El Arriero
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a c
google
04.19.2018
5/5

Been there 2 times. Sunday’s around 2pm. Amazing. Amazing 20’times. Fast and friendly service. Food number 1. Soup. Fish. Tacos. Chicken nuggets. All good. Food has great price. Drinks are expensive. Definitely will go as much as I can. Amazing. FYI is rustic and home style. Nothing fancy. Amazing food. Only one item was ok and was arepa. To simple. But the rest amazing

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Lizzie’s World Of Stuff
google
03.14.2018
3/5

The food is good! Love the Colombian stuff inside, my problem is that the service is slow, I waited 30 minutes for empanadas, and nobody was inside the restaurant so it should of been quicker. I wish you guys would make your service faster. The food is also pricey. Would only go here if you were really hungry

El Arriero
YP
Yenny Piamba
google
03.04.2018
5/5

Good Colombian food!!.

El Arriero
AG
Alvaro G
google
02.22.2018
5/5

one of my favourite restaurants in this part of town. the restaurant itself is fairly small, the service is not that fast, but the atmosphere is great, the servers are friendly and I think that's al part of the experience. the food is well priced and delicious (we often order the mini bandeja paisa or oxtail soup (sancocho de cola)) ad they offer free Colombian coffee. I highly recommend this place!

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Lorena E
google
02.16.2018
4/5

We ordered: empanadas (meat and chicken), a chimmi and the pork cutlet which were all awesome. However, we took home a piece of tres leches cake which was terrible (somehow it was both dry and wet...).

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Shane Saravia
google
02.16.2018
1/5

I wish I could put negative stars. Had to ask for plates and cutlery. Food was cold. I think it's new owners because this place used to be amazing. Well time to find somewhere else to eat.

El Arriero
MA
María Angélica Bahamón Carmona
google
11.18.2017
3/5

I ordered the red snapper, but it was very old and hard, the rest was good

El Arriero
AP
Andrew Plaudis
google
07.03.2017
4/5

Great quality of food, especially the empanadas which were amazing. Prices are a bit much though and service could be more timely.

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JR
J.Israel Romano
google
06.19.2017
5/5

Great food and service

El Arriero
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Paulo Ferreira
google
06.09.2017
5/5

Great and yummy food. 😋 Beautiful place. ☺

El Arriero
IK
Isaac Kay
google
06.02.2017
5/5

The best Colombian family restaurant. Down to earth, comfortable and delicious. The empanadas are to die for!

El Arriero
PM
Paul Mejia
google
05.23.2017
5/5

Clean afortable quality and quantity delicious.

El Arriero
AK
Aida King
google
05.06.2017
4/5

We were a group of 10 & it was unanimous that we would come back again.Our dinners varied from beef tongue, shrimp in rice, chicken, beef tacos, chicken tacos (not pictured) & meat appetizer platter (not pictured). Good portions, as you can see and all tasted great. Its super casual with picnic tables, small & intimate space. Tried calling to reserve but the answering machine was generic (does not mention restaurant name) - and they did not receive our message. Good thing they had room for us!

El Arriero
AK
Anton K
google
05.04.2017
5/5

Excellent authentic Colombian food. Huge portions.

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Eugene Silva
google
04.27.2017
4/5

A piece of colombia served in a plate, you can definitely said itsi taste like home. Cozy place with friendly service worthy the trip to the west side.

El Arriero
Jf
J field
google
03.21.2017
1/5

Prices are way too high, food is greasy but some of the wait staff are friendly. Up the street is a far more authentic latin american restaurant. Oh! And roaches everywhere!

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Nataly Cis
google
03.13.2017
2/5

Ok food ,not sure if it was a bad day for them but my tamal was frozen in the middle and tasted not the greatest. Their soup seemed really off as well. The lady was ok except she only came over to leave food and never checked in as she was on her phone. The older man seemed to be the owner and was rude without speaking as we had a baby with us and she dropped a piece of meat and also the tomatoes she was eating and every time he would stare at us and the floor when we got up as I was going to pick up the 4 items dropped he sent the young girl....to me that was super rude as it's not like we are not paying for service and food and as well I was going to pick up the mess. Very unprofessional

El Arriero
Steven
google
02.17.2017
5/5

Nice big lunch! Lots of food options, great coffee. If your hungry for a good solid lunch this is the place!

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Fred Yousefi
google
01.26.2017
5/5

Authentic and very tasty food. The portions are a good size. Also very good service. Wether you like seafood, beef, chicken or liver this is the place to go. You can dine to the beat of merengue in the background. Great atmosphere.

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Blake Pedersen
google
01.25.2017
5/5

Love this place, go all the time. I enjoy the choriqueso lots of melted cheese and beef. Options for children and adults alike and a good place to go with family or just two.

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Filadelfia Construction
google
01.19.2017
1/5

Very mediocre service.. they brought our dishes separate 30 minutes apart... brought the appetizers after the mains.. by the time my girlfriend was done eating I was just getting started. extremely disappointing. Food was also not that great. And I am Colombian. I will not be coming back. Second time this happens.

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Angela Arana
google
11.03.2016
5/5

Amazing Food and Excellent Service

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Karmel Stock
google
11.01.2016
5/5

We stumbled upon this place and thank God we did! Food was delicious!! Portions were huge. Price is great tooOur server was Angle and she was fantastic and so sweet

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Erik Lopez
google
10.13.2016
2/5

Picnic tables for a restaurant? With no room in between each table? First impressions usually make it or break it, and this was a bad first impression. Ordered some empanadas and the chicken ones barely had a few strands of chicken meat in them. Flavor was mediocre. Had to use the restroom downstairs and upon getting to the bottom of the stairs, I realized the place had terrible plumbing issues. The stench of city sewer in the entire basement area was overwhelming. This needs to be fixed asap. I would not recommend this place.

El Arriero
Greg
google
09.24.2016
5/5

Great food, friendly staff, clean environment, reasonable price. Authentic columbian food. Would recommend to go visit. Street parking only

El Arriero
MF
Michael Forint
google
09.20.2016
4/5

Cozy, tasty tostada. Paisa - Basic, home cooked meal

El Arriero
SA
Sabrina Alli
google
08.22.2016
5/5

The food was authentic and fresh, while our server was sweet and friendly. Definitely recommend this place.

El Arriero
SG
Stephen Gordon
google
08.15.2016
5/5

I have no idea what authentic Columbian food is.......but I really enjoyed my meal and coffee here.

El Arriero
Christine
google
08.09.2016
5/5

Colombian and Mexican cuisine. The food is as authentic as it can get. Their Colombian empanadas are amazing - I believe they've made them bigger than what they were before. My favourite dish is Sopa de Mondongo (Tripe soup)...delicious! The owner is very nice and friendly too. It is a bit pricey for comfort food, but it is worth it!

El Arriero
NS
N SPM
google
08.04.2016
5/5

Good foos. Delicious and generous portions. There is Colombian and Mexican dishes.

El Arriero
KM
Karen Mak
google
06.12.2016
4/5

Amazing authentic Colombian food! Reallu enjoyed what we had

El Arriero
AR
Atilio Ramirez
google
06.10.2016
5/5

Very good place i love the food and service. I been a client since 2004. I do recomend it.

El Arriero
DM
Destiny Minchala
google
05.26.2016
3/5

it’s a good place to eat inside and the food is great only problem is every time i ask for medium rare my steak is well done.

El Arriero
Kenbujutsu
google
05.21.2016
4/5

A little bit expensive but it's good and the plate is big.

El Arriero
DS
Dave Skopiwsky
google
05.07.2016
5/5

Great authentic food that tasted really good. The food came out quick and the staff was great. Highly recommend if you live in or are visiting the area.

El Arriero
DV
Daniel Valdes
google
04.01.2016
5/5

Amazing food. Good portions are served for a fair price. Recommend it

El Arriero
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jose portillo
google
02.12.2016
1/5

If you dont see or change the mistake in this picture, you're not authentic.

El Arriero
MB
Mali B
google
02.05.2016
4/5

Parking is a bit of a challenge lol ! Once you make it, you find a small restaurant with great food. Was a great find !At his restaurant, we really had the opportunity to taste the flavors of a land I miss and love much.

El Arriero
yF
yuck Fu
google
02.03.2016
5/5

Authentic, 100% Paisa dishes. If you are not Colombian, then you will find the food to be full of flavor, rich textures, deliciousness in each and every meal you order. You won't regret eating there. Now if you are Colombian then you will find everything that non-Colombians get plus the memories of your motherland, the smells of your youth, the flavours of your childhood. Spoiler, you may even cry of happiness and nostalgic. That good this place is. The main floor is small, I guess in busy days they open a secondary floor in the basement. Prices won't be as those in McDonald's but you can be sure your food is worth every penny you pay, it's not expensive neither.I totally recommend the empanadas, good size, thin golden crispy crust filled with potato and your choice of beef or chicken. Another heavy hitter is the patacon with carne desmechada (a fried plantin patty with pulled Beef on top) and of course, the BANDEJA PAISA. Plenty of tasty, delicious food.

El Arriero
DM
Dario Mendez
google
02.02.2016
1/5

This place doesn't showes any improvement and contrary of this, you can sense this weir smell coming from downstairs. The whole place seems that is falling apart.

El Arriero
DL
Dorota Lombardi
google
01.21.2016
5/5

Great Colombian food! Match everything with a beer and you're set to go. ;)

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