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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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Poutine au saucisse chorizo délicieuse. Jai pris la sauce épicé moyenne & cetais excellent. Mon ami a pris fort haha il a eu chaud

Apr 8, 2026
on Google

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

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Très bonne poutine

Jul 6, 2025
on Google

Meilleur poutine au poulet de ma vie. Prenez-là piquante!!!!

Jan 26, 2025
on Google

Cantinho Express, situé à Montréal-Nord, est un endroit idéal pour les plats à emporter. Leur poutine au poulet est délicieuse, mais l'expérience de manger sur place est moins favorable. Si vous recherchez une bonne poutine à emporter, c'est l'endroit à essayer!

Apr 9, 2024
on Google

We ordered with a bunch of friends so we tried various items on the menu. The chicken poutine was very tasty & the chicken filled with flavor. However, we ordered extra cheese & there was barely any cheese at all. The 1/4 chicken plates we're honestly just ok, nothing exceptionnal. The last item we got was a chicken salad & that was completely dissapointing. It was drowned in oil. Bottom line, the chicken itself tastes great but the rest is so-so.

Sep 22, 2023
on Google