Family business run for over 30 years established in Quebec in the heart of ville St-Laurent, Montreal. Serving the best Lebanese local meats and grilled products cooked on 100% charcoal. We pride ourselves in offering the best quality fresh products coupled with the best service.
Abu Elias is widely praised for top quality charcoal grilled meats and a wide range of Lebanese specialties, with many notes on fresh meat and standout items like kibbeh nayeh and tebleh, and the option to sit and eat turning a visit into an experience; the menu includes kofta, filet mignon sandwiches and other grilled items and mixed grills that are repeatedly described as delicious, though a few reviews mention higher prices, smaller portions, occasional over salted or overcooked dishes, and inconsistency in service or a busy, noisy vibe; overall the place is celebrated for flavor, craft and a welcoming atmosphere, while some diners caution about parking and value depending on the day.
This is the second time we visit this place, the owner is a very kind person & friendly, the people are really nice & helpful, we ordered 3kg of mixed kebabs & it was amazing, fresh & delicious. Totally recommended!! Thank you!
The majun wrap was the best part of their arsenal. Highly recommend going there strictly for that. If you also need halal meat. Good spot. Please note it's a cash/debit establishment. The other food there was fine. Filet mignon wrap is highly delicious as well!
I recently visited Boucherie Abu Elias on Côte-Vertu & was really impressed. I ordered meat for kibbeh nayyeh, m2anik, & kafta - everything was fresh, high quality, & full of authentic flavor. You can really tell they know what they're doing when it comes to traditional products. Definitely one of the best spots if you're looking for genuine Middle Eastern butcher quality. Highly recommended!
Words can't describe how delicious the shish taouk is at Abu Elias. Delicious meat & Lebanese appetizers 😍 I've been a customer for many years & it's one of my fave spots to grab lunch on the go.
Everything is to die for from meat tartare to grilled meats to sandwiches to lentil soup to ready to cook meals to Middle Eastern products ✨
📍 Largely considered THE best Middle Eastern butcher in town, this family-run business has been a Ville-Saint-Laurent fixture since 1992
🥩 Raw meats, grillades, sandwiches, tartares, bakery products & so much more
🎉 Hosting a dinner party? Look no further than Abu Elias' assorted platters to impress your guests
🍽? For larger events, Abu Elias provides full-service turnkey catering for any number of guests
Apr 21, 2026
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I bought meat from them, & unfortunately, most of the pieces had a lot of fat & bones, & the quality was not as expected. In addition, the price was quite high compared to the quality provided. I hope the quality can be improved to match the pricing.
The size of the sandwich I got from these guys was a bit insulting for the price. Kind of unfortunate, at first glance it seemed like it could be a good place.
Delicious charcoal cooked meats. The wraps are unique & cooked to perfection. A bit pricy now but the chicken & steak wraps are top notch. Service is sometimes not great when your not a local.
