Churrasco Of The St Lawrence in Toronto
91 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C2, Canada
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Market rotisserie for Portuguese-style chicken, hot sauce & custard tarts, with popular sandwiches.
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I got the Portuguese tart and coconut tart. I had already purchased my tart from Paddington but since this is branded as "Portuguese cuisine," I wanted to come the tarts since MOST OF THE BAKERIES AT ST.LAWRENCE ARE SELLING THESE TARTS. Well, I enjoyed the tart from Paddington more. They were both good but the custard in that was not as smooth and spiced and Paddington. The coconut tart is very moist and has a balanced sweetness. There is not really much of a coconut taste but you can feel the coconut flakes that are used, so yes there is coconut but it just is not strong. The texture is also a bit chewy, not what I expected but enjoyable nonetheless. Give this place a try and eat right way! Best when fresh, if you lucky :)
loved the egg tart the first time, went back got 6 today and they were soggy and cold, even after heated up the pastry base was like chewing leather and had a old oily taste feel like they gave me a day old batch because when i ordered, the cashier just went behind the counter grabbed a pre packed box, not from the display tray. won’t go back again.
Came by for Pateis de Nata and it was awesome!!!! Crisp and thin pastry. Custard was creamy and sweet.
Ordered a quarter chicken dinner with potatoes and rice and it was recommended that we get the sauce that comes with it. I am so glad I listened to the person who helped us, because it was delicious! We also ordered two Portuguese tarts from there and they were crunchier than these other Portuguese tarts we tried downstairs in st. Lawrence market. The tarts tasted good, however not sure if we would get them again. Although, 1000% going back there whenever I am downtown nearby for the chickenn
Heard about the legendary Portuguese chicken of St Lawrence Market for a while, so when I finally came for a visit, I just had to try it. The proprietor was gracious and generous with his recommendation. I decided to order quarter chicken dark meat to go, with rice and potatoes. Finally, two Portuguese tarts would round up the order. Frankly, the chicken looked a bit dry to me, so I was bracing myself for disappointment. However, it took one bite to change my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, with good flavour on their own. The proprietor highly recommended eating the chicken with the sauce that came with it, and I heartily agree; the sauce added a little kick to the dish, and made the meat more moist and pleasant. I separated the sauce because I wanted to eat it with my dogs, but next time I would let the proprietor slather the sauce all over the chicken while serving. I have mixed feelings about the tart, but for Portuguese egg tarts outside Portugal, it's not bad. I did come close to end of day, and the tarts may have been sitting outside all day, but they are good complement to the Portuguese chicken dish.
I really liked this place. The Portuguese custard tarts were done right unlike Eve’s Temptations in the basement. These were fresh, the custard in the middle was smooth and melted right in my mouth. I regret not buying like a dozen of these. Cost of one was very cheap. Service was attentive and friendly. You just walk up, order, and then find a seat somewhere in the market. There was no line when I ordered and that was on a Saturday morning.
I’ve had their custard tarts maybe too many times now. I can attest they are always warm and crunchy. The dough is so flaky and it’s always a treat to go and say hello to such nice people.
Decided to take a trip to the St Lawrence Market today and stumbled upon the famed Churrasco’s! The chicken was fall off the bone tender and well seasoned leaving me wishing for more and the egg tart was delectable! 😋 Got the 1/4 chicken with rice and it hit the spot. Check them out!
Thank you for your kindness. I ate half of the chicken, so I was satisfied until dinner.
The best Portuguese Rotisserie chicken I have ever had the flavor and how juicy the chicken was is just phenomenal I really enjoyed the fries as well I will definitely be back
Horrible!!! I went to eat with some friends and we all got sick
Friendly. Solid food. Good value for money.
Best rotisserie chicken in the area
The worst pasteis de nata !! Please don t waste your money there. veeery sweet , chewy and saggy crust! Told us it was fresh but clearly wasnt
The custard tarts (Pasteis de Nata) are incredible!
Beyond the fact that the food is pretty darn good, I called this place just about 15 minutes after they closed, someone picked up my call and I explained my spouse was craving Portuguese chicken. He prepared a meal and waited another 20 minutes for us to pick it up. Incredible, old school service!
Amazing service, generous portions and friendly faces helping us fill a large order for my crew and I after a long day of work!! We will definitely be back here when we dont have time to cook! Thank you :)
Got the custard tart here, it s a bit too sweet and would be better if it s warmed up.
Its a counter at the legendary St Lawrence Market. I prefer the grilled chicken rather than the rotisserie, but thats personal preference. Love the owners hospitality.
Service was friendly, the natas was perfection!
Used to get the chicken sandwiches for lunch 15-20 years ago. Just came down to this area for the day and thought Id try it again. Same great food. Same friendly service. Highly recommend!
Tasty buttermilk pie.
As a big fan of piri piri and Portuguese chicken I thought I d try here based on lots of reviews. Service was great but the food leaves a lot to be desired. Rice was dry and tasteless. Chicken was also tasteless and the piri piri sauce was too sour - too much red wine vinegar maybe. Potatoes were nice and soft, the only thing I enjoyed. Save your money and get Nandos or Galitos, which is ten times better. Or try a different churrasqueira place.
Great food!!
I d give 0 stars if I could. I was recommended this spot by a friend who frequents the market and is more familiar with their food spots, and wow, do I regret it. Horrible, horrible service, I can t stress this enough - the woman at the counter didn t say a word to me from the moment I walked up to her, ordered, and left. She barely even looked at me and slapped my sandwich down in my direction, but suddenly lit up when I said she could keep the change from the cash I paid with. The sandwich was awful! Lacked any flavour, left a bad taste in my mouth, was overall bland and not at all worth the price. Not even worth a penny. The hype about this spot is just that, hype. There are many other better places to check out. Avoid Churrasco at all costs.
The tart boasts a creamy, rich custard filling encased in a perfectly flaky, buttery crust
So, Im torn on this place. I ordered a full bbq chicken. It was okay - for precooked chicken that is available in the neighbourhood (thinking Loblaws, and Metro) it is okay but a little pricier than other options. However, that house made sauce? That stuff is amazing. They should definitely bottle it; Id buy plenty.
I recently bought some tarts from this place, and I must say they are absolutely delicious. Try it once, you wont be disappointed!
Eugene was very accommodating to last minute changes to my large catering order during a busy lunch service. I appreciate the care that was taken to ensure the order was packed in a way that I could easily divide it between two separate locations. The food was delicious as always. Thanks again!
Hands down best natas anywhere. Actually everything they make here is amazing. Bring your $ cash only.
Very good Naresh, but comfortable service to be desired.
I had been introduced to Churrasco of St Lawrence when a colleague had them cater for a small group of people and was impressed with the food. I personally had my 2 favourite Portugese restaurants that are my go to places when I desire that food, but after trying Churrasco of St Lawrence I now have to say they definetely rank with the best. Not long after trying them, I had them cater a larger event of 65 people and it was a hit with all in attendence. Food is A1, Customer service is top notch, and punctuality was perfect. Must also mention Eugene who is very professional and has great input when handling such a event.
Great chicken, nice owners, very reasonably priced.
Good service and excellent food.
I took a Befana sandwich. Very very good. My friends Mateo and Christian took the befana as well but with some toppings and souces, they agree with me, was delicious. Christian took even some Pastel de nata, he said they were fantastic, as good as in Lisbon, Portugal.
The best Portuguese chicken in the downtown core! The service is amazing. It s a little family shop and they are all the nicest people, he always shows you the food before he packs it to make sure you re satisfied. Id rather spend my money here than any big chain store.
Portuguese custard tarts were great! A bit cold, but theyll perk right up after youve heated them up. It was ~$10 for 6 tarts.
This is my go to place for chicken and I always ask for extra sauce! Really lovely owner as well.
Cant go wrong with amazing chicken. Love their soup, ate it all winter. Their fries are delish as well. Really nice owner and staff and family.
I ve had the wonderful privilege to travel to Portugal and had the best food of my life there. Imagine my delight stumbling upon this walk up/counter service authentic Portuguese food option. I was visiting Toronto for four days and three of them included meals from here. I m not ashamed .I m satisfied, feel great and planning my next trip to Lisbon now. GO TO THIS PLACE!! Chicken bbq and Portuguese egg tarts hit the spot every time.
Great testing chicken! Great price too with generous portions, it s worth the detour when visiting Toronto.
Only got a tart, custard was good but the pasty wasn t the best- it was very thin and I had to tear it with my teeth, strange. Overall okay had better elsewhere.
The Bifana was so good, the homemade sauce was amazing!
Disappointed... The food was not executed correctly. Rice was over cooked and tasteless like they boiled it (usually it s flavourful). Fries were limp and soggy. What happened? On top of that the owner snapped at me! I ordered half of my order because he turned away and continued giving orders from wherever to his staff and I waited before I could interrupt and felt rushed when I ordered so I forgot to add combo to my second order. There was only one person after me when I ordered the first part of my order and by the time I ordered the second half there was a line-up behind me. He needs to lighten up whether it s busy or not and not snap at customers! Previous visit, the women kept staring and smirking at me for some strange reason, particularly the woman with black hair who usually works at end far end and ignores customers because she s on her phone, etc. I smiled back, and they kept doing it, which is very inappropriate, but I let it slide. Manners required! This is the last time I plan on going for a long while at least since I don t appreciate being snapped at, stared at, wasting my hard earned money on food that s off.
Only tried their risoles and the pastéis de nata (custard tart), but after trying the pastéis from other places at the market, these guys definitely have the best ones!
Good prices for what you get and in a good location. As a Portuguese person I feel the sauce could be spicier and more garlicky. Hopefully they improve their recipe to give a more authentic flavour. Also, more char on the chicken is more traditional. Pastel de nata was very good and homemade (as I know they are extremely difficult to get right). Coconut pastry was also very good and moist. The owner should look into making arroz de cenoura or arroz de feijão to add easy Portuguese classics to the menu to go with the chicken. All the best!
Fries are under rated
Authentic Pastel de Nata!
Best and most authentic Portuguese Pastel de Nata youll find in Toronto. The owners are also lovely.
Every time my husband and I go to the St.Lawrence Market, we make a point of stopping by this little family-owned business to enjoy some of our favourite treats in the whole Market. We always order the Portuguese egg tarts and the chicken rissòis and honestly, we always go back for seconds when were done! The owner is so friendly, the prices are great, and their food is absolutely delicious so definitely give this place a try! ( )
Popular choice in St Lawrence market. Crunchy and delicious. $1.85 per tart! 9.95 for 6! Good deal.
TLDR; Go for the chicken only. I tried their lunch menu of 1/2 chicken with rice and potatoes and also the chicken sandwich. The rice was decent but they microwaved everything leaving the potato in an awful state, I couldnt eat them (please dont microwave the food, Id rather you be honest and tell me it isnt fresh/hot so I can choose something else). I was expecting a fresh and hot chicken sandwich but it was wrapped in plastic and cold. Giving 3 stars since the chicken is very tasty and not too expensive. Service was ok, nothing special.
Real mexican taste
We ordered from churrasco of St Lawrence 3 days in a row to feed ourselves along with our dub contractors, Everyone was very much satisfied!!!!! Their chicken is as authentic as it gets. Do yourself a favor and get the tarts!!! They are out of this world. Their salad dressing was a huge hit. I would highly recommend them and will definitely be returning for myself and any other catering needs I require.
The best Portuguese custard tarts I have had in Toronto . If the tarts in Portugal were 10/10. This place is a solid 8.5-9/10. The crust was flakey, the custard was smooth and not too sweet. I wish I had bought more. Definitely going back for a box next time Im there! Highly recommend this place!
Their Portuguese chicken was very tasty and we loved the homemade hot sauce!
Good chicken !
I wish I had discovered this place YEARS ago. So happy the St. Lawrence Market is open during the Pandemic and I feel most people arent aware. Ordered a whole BBQ chicken and it was amazing! way better than Nandos (sorry Nandos) and about $8 cheaper too! Their BBQ sauce is also the best Ive had! Definitely going again this week and super excited!
Bbq chicken sandwich
The pastel de Nata s weren t the best. Tried a couple places in st Lawrence but this didn t cut it.
Delicious chicken also they sale there own sauce that you use on your to do your own BBQ. Prices are reasonable
Amazing food, just hosted a party for 15 people and the food was a hit! Great service too :)
Portuguese tarts are big and delicious, I like their custard
Best Portuguese chicken out there!!!
Best food in Toronto. Family owned and just the nicest people
Nos Portugueses OMNI Sunday 10am We would like to thank Mr Antunes for preparing an amazing chicken dish and chicken sandwich. The cooking segment will air on Sunday August 23, 2020 10am OMNI. If your visiting the market stop by Churrasco and enjoy their meals.
Ordered the famous BBQ chicken on a Saturday morning. Overall it was okay. The thigh is the best part, juicy and flavourful. The chicken breast is dry and bland, and chicken wing is a bit burned. The complimentary spicy sauce is no different from those in grocery store. Honestly I prefer the Costco one.
Great bbq chicken breakfast sandwich with tomatoes and lettuce. The sauce was great. Perfect combo with a coffee for a sunny Saturday morning.
The food is great but customer service is sub-par. I dont know if Ive ever received a smile or thank you from the dark haired lady typically near the cash. I also order through Ritual and it takes way too long to get someones attention to pick up my items.
I asked for a chicken sandwich and was given one wrapped up sitting in their display. I assumed it was fresh but was 5pm end of the day so thought I didnt have much of a choice. Now from 5am to 6am I am having that same sandwich coming out at both ends. I didnt eat anything else and the vomit vomit coming up tastes like to the sandwich. If it was sitting there a long time then guessing it was the mayonnaise in the sandwich that made me sick. Sent at 6:17am while on the toilet.
We shared a Portuguese bbq chicken sandwich and it was delicious. It had lots of chicken, lettuce, tomato, and sauce. I would definitely eat here again. Its an excellent value too.
Good food
Overly sweet and cold Portuguese egg tart paired with even colder service. Felt like they were doing me a favour for purchasing just one egg tart. Wasnt expecting this to compare to the heavenly egg tarts from Lisbon but this was even a far cry from other Portuguese egg tarts we have sampled in North America.
Awesome egg tart, just wish it was served a bit warmer
Friendly, good chicken rissois for $1.25
Been here two times and the rotisserie chicken is excellent with fries and large bun would highly recommend this.
Too salty and too sweet... both the chicken and the tart are so-so. Feeling like I dont know how to season it
Excellent Caesar salad! Tried the vegetarian one. The salad is fresh, juicy and crusty, the croutons are crispy and flavored, and the Caesar sauce is just full of taste. It seems that the salad is sprinkled with the cheese made of not only cow diary but also sheep and goat milk. This detail makes the taste impeccable. Best Caesar salad! Highly recommend.
Amazing tender bbq chicken and they have delicious custard tarts!
I have to agree with one of the reviewers here. The egg tart is decent, but nothing to rave about. Certainly not inedible like some others have mentioned. I ve tried the egg tart in Lisbon and it was the best egg tart I have ever tried. The egg tart here was cold and not as flaky as I would like. Still in search for the best egg tart in the city...
All the shops here are incredible - Ill make this my first stop when I return
Owner was super sweet and the custard tarts was warm, crispy, flakey and absolutely delicious! Loved loved it!!!
I love the Portuguese chicken there. Very tasty. Of course youre not gonna get a high end service, its in a busy food market.
The best Pastel de nata in all of Toronto!
Some of the best chicken I ve eaten this side of Portugal. The spicy sauce rocks
One of the best places for chopped chicken.
Great Roast Chicken
Custard tart was decent. Nothing to rave about. I prefer the Macau custard tart over this. May come back for the chicken to see how it is.
Custard tart was not edible. It tasted like it was about 10days old and tasted a lot like cardboard dipped in sugar.
I am a big fan of the portugese chicken and try it at evert churrasco I visit. A friend wanted to meet over lunch and we chose this place inside the lovely St. Lawrence market. The person behind the counter (a pepper grey mustachioed man) greeted us warmly and explained the spice levels and quickly handed over our box of delicacies in a bag. I ordered an extra spicy 1/2 chicken with corn bread. The bread was warm and the chicken piping hot when it was served to us. We parked ourselves on one of the tables outside. I didnt stop until I was done. The portion was generous and I had no space but for a few grapes during dinner. My meal cost me $8.35 which is superb value for money in a historic downtown location! Boy, am I glad this is so close to office!
Best Pastel de Nata in Toronto
Note: this place only accepts cash. Really loving this Portuguese chicken! Always so tender and juicy. Their hot sauce is delicious too. If you like dipping your food into sauce, Id recommend one container of hot sauce per quarter serving of chicken. The size of the chickens are small, so if youre hungry, Id suggest to order a bit more--it makes Costco rotisserie chickens look like turkey-sized portions. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Highly recommended!
Portuguese Egg Tart
Generous portions of delicious food served with a smile. This is my new favorite lunch place
Fantastic chicken. Good portions. Awesome value for money.
I have had these folks cater a few events at my business. The food is delicious, plentiful, and good value, and the service is friendly and reliable.
Great service! Chicken was tasty, as well as the tarts.
Excellent Portuguese roast chicken. Order one for a picnic on St Lawrence Markets outdoor patio.
I love that they make their own piri-piri sauce. Yum!
Very nice and friendly owner. Tried their chicken rissois, and they were delicious. Ended up going back to buy a full dozen! (They could do with some spice though, so get the sauce to go with them.)
The steak sandwich was one of the best sandwiches Ive ever had, I highly reccomend it. The chicken was also very flavorful and even the white meat sections did not have a dry constancy. The pudding tart was great and was very similar to flan. I highly recommend this place. Great staff, great food!
Some of the best roast chicken Ive had. Id take this over Nandos (let alone Swiss Chalet) anytime. The sauce is delicious and the sides are all really tasty as well. Its good value too and the portion is fairly large for the price.
Best Portuguese chicken Ive had. The sauce is delicious on anything, and I often buy the large bottles to bring home and put in my own food. Theyre famous for their BBQ rotisserie chicken and their chicken sandwiches. The customer service is excellent. The owner has been at the St. Lawrence Market for over 30 years, and he never fails to make me feel like a valued customer. Highly recommend it to anyone in the GTA!
