La Morena
1175A St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1B5, Canada
Phone: (416) 849-6370
La Morena in Toronto is a 4.8-star restaurant with 479 Google reviews, known for Empanadas and Ceviche.
Why we love it
- Ecuadorian with authentic, homemade flavors
- Small and cozy, friendly staff, generous portions
- Counter service with limited seating
- Ecuadorian with authentic, homemade flavors
- Located nearby
- Small and cozy, friendly staff, generous portions
- Counter service with limited seating
What to Order
Empanadas
These crispy, well-seasoned pastries come with various fillings, including a popular cheese empanada with sugar on top, and a vegan option.
"Amazing empanadas! The cheese empanada with the sugar on top is so amazing, I wish I could have one everyday."
Merika YP
Ceviche
A fresh and flavorful seafood dish, generously portioned with shrimp, making it a standout choice.
"The ceviche was fresh and they were very generous with the shrimp, which I really appreciated."
Hanna Arenas
Humita
A warm, soft, and flavorful dish made with sweet corn and cheese inside, perfect for a comforting bite.
"The humita, made with sweet corn and cheese inside, was warm, soft, and full of flavor."
Hanna Arenas
Sancocho
A rich and flavorful beef soup, described as authentically comforting and one of the best in the city.
"The sancocho was rich, flavourful, and authentically comforting — hands down one of the best I’ve had."
Ming Zhou
Tamales
These traditional corn-based dishes are praised for being loaded with chicken and delicious.
"That beef soup was delicious, and the tamale was loaded with chicken."
D T
Hornado Sandwich
A sandwich featuring slow-roasted pork shoulder, considered by some to be an exceptionally good sandwich.
"The hornado sandwich with slow roasted pork shoulder is possibly the best sando I’ve ever consumed. No notes."
Keegan Soles
Inside Scoop
- Go early, as daily specials and popular items can sell out quickly.
- The restaurant is small with very limited seating, so be prepared for takeout or a tight squeeze.
- There is a $10 credit card transaction minimum.
- Avoid delivery services like UberEats due to recurring issues with missing or incorrect items.
- The staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating.