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Cantinho Express

Montreal North
4.0
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Cantinho Express Montreal North, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
PortugueseGrillSeafood/FishSandwichesPoutineSalads
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About

Cantinho Express serves authentic Portuguese cuisine focused on charcoal-grilled specialties and fresh seafood. The menu features classic preparations of whole fish and marinated poultry cooked over open flames to achieve an authentic smoky profile. Traditional side dishes such as seasoned potatoes and crisp salads complement the main protein selections. The kitchen maintains high standards for ingredient sourcing to ensure quality and consistency in every dish. Patrons observe an open-style preparation area that highlights the direct grilling techniques used for various signature offerings. This establishment prioritizes quick service and straightforward culinary execution for those seeking genuine Iberian flavors in a focused environment. Every meal reflects fundamental techniques designed to showcase the natural characteristics of imported staples and local maritime products prepared with seasoned expertise.
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Reviews for Cantinho Express

Food
Service
on Google3.9 (1000+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
53%
4★
18%
3★
8%
2★
14%
1★
7%

Review Summary

Cantinho Express receives polarized feedback regarding its Portuguese-style chicken, with many patrons praising the flavor, generous portions, and delicious piri piri sauce. While some frequent visitors consider it a hidden gem for quality charcoal-grilled meals, others express frustration over inconsistent food preparation, including reports of undercooked chicken and errors in takeout orders. Customer service experiences vary significantly, ranging from friendly and professional interactions to reports of rude staff and indifferent service. Although the food is frequently described as a great value, concerns regarding hygiene, menu changes, and declining consistency have left some long-time customers disappointed in the current state of the establishment.
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3.0

I find myself in a bit of a dilemma while writing this review. After our go-to restaurant closed its doors, my boyfriend & I decided to give its second location a try. Unfortunately, our experience has been quite mixed. The old place set a high standard, though there was an odd situation with a waitress who insisted on dictating tips, that was annoying. Hopefully she won't be back when the restaurant relaunches. This location hasn't been consistent. On several occasions, we ordered the chicken plate only to find it undercooked in various places. Unlike the previous menu, they no longer offer boneless chicken breast, only boneless thighs, which is a noticeable difference in taste. The piri piri sauce seems to lack that rich flavor they used to have. Despite expecting more from their only remaining location, the overall experience was inconsistent, leaving us consistently disappointed. I am not sure if we'll be returning.

May 2, 2026
on Google

Indifferent service ... like I was bothering them. Ask for chicken poutine . Mehhh . Chicken was cold

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

This is the worst by far i've had from you! When you barely opened you were soo good & gave great portions & i understand the economy isn't so good these days but i will definitely be going to PFK from now since buying'chicken' from you is clearly impossible now, no all you get for half a chichen is 4 little freaking chickens. PFK definitely does better than you & is way cheaper! You should be ashamed to give service like this & to have your workers justify it with'sometimes the chickens are smaller' or'you ordered more fries therefore the chicken is less'!!!! Wtaf!!! Never again!

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

We reserved for our christmas family party for pick up.
When we got home with our food it was still piping hot! Food was super fresh chicken was tender & juicy! The sauces on chicken was delicious! The little round potatoes were a huge hit at our table!
We highly recommend cantinho's for delicious Portuguese chicken!

Dec 18, 2025
on Google

I have been a customer for several years. I mainly order now with Door Dash. Food always arrives hot & delicious. Great charcoal chicken & spiced just right

Dec 9, 2025
on Google

Haitian people tookover the business & the food they are making isn't like what I remember in the past when White people & Portuguese people was running it, It's not Portuguese, It's Creole food that pretends to be Portuguese, Cashier is very rude, Place look dim, dingy, kitchen is a mess, cooks look tired & miserable, Chicken, Fries decent, Rice horrible, I don't recommend there to anybody, It had seen better days when it first opened after Harvey's Restaurant left there.

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

The most delicious & cheapest grilled chicken in Canada, make sure you go to this branch only. The whole chicken is $24 canadian

Sep 24, 2025
on Google

Bought 1/2 chicken to go. Portions very small & the chicken was under cooked.

Aug 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

Went there with a work colleague for lunch. I don't know why it is a 3.9. I think the food was very good. I've had the chicken breast. I've had the burger & I've had the sandwich & every time it was delicious. You have a choice of mild medium or hot sauce. I took the medium which is not hot at all as far as I'm concerned but very delicious. I really don't understand the place doesn't look like much from outside but it's really really good food. I suggest that & I'm a picky eater, a little bit picky. This place is really really good. I'm going to share a picture of our meals. The picture you're going to see is the chicken breast or the chicken leg with the you have a choice of three sides which are all delicious. The service is not super super fast but it's okay they take care of you. They talk to you. They're overall very serviceable & professional. Like I said, the place doesn't look like much, but it's really good. One of those places cover. It's one of those hidden gems. I like to call it so if you go there & you try it & you like it the way we do leave a comment for them. Give them a little five star to help them because they're worthy of a high score online. Having gone there & experienced it more than once I can really say so. Don't hesitate guys go try it out. It's on Henri Bourassa & it's very good

Aug 11, 2025
on Google

Great chicken & polite staff

Aug 11, 2025
on Google