At Don Tamal, we offer you a unique culinary experience that combines the best of Cuban gastronomic tradition with a homey touch. Don't miss your chance to try our freshly made tamales! We offer a variety of exquisite dishes including tamales with fried ribs, congris, salad, old dressing, cheese pizzas, ham, pepperoni, Hawaiian, soft drinks and Mamey's smoothie to go with.
Overall, reviews highlight Don Tamal as delivering generous portions and authentic Cuban flavors, with tamales, ropa vieja, and other staples praised, and the atmosphere described as lively, welcoming, and very Latin. The service is frequently commended for friendliness and efficiency, though a few critics note occasional menu inconsistencies, longer waits, or dishes that are a bit salty or not as expected, yet the overall impression is an immersive Cuban dining experience that many guests are eager to repeat.
I went to this Cuban restaurant last week & wow-10/10, they really nailed the authentic Cuban experience. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I had been teleported straight to Havana: beautiful atmosphere, lively vibes… &, of course, the menu that's more of a suggestion list than an actual menu.
Our waitress came by & kindly informed us that only a few items were available. Perfect-that's exactly how you know it's Cuban! Then, after placing the order, she returned like a plot twist in a telenovela to announce that one dish should be canceled because the chef decided it wasn't worth the effort. Classic.
Naturally, I said I could wait-because what's more Cuban than waiting? Sure enough, after a cool 45 minutes (basically one salsa playlist later), the food arrived. & to be fair-it was amazing. Absolutely worth the'culinary patience training.'
So if you're looking for not just food but a full-on cultural immersion-random menu cuts, surprise cancellations, & the joy of waiting-this is the place. ¡Auténtico!
Gracias a toda la familia del restaurante Don Tamal ,un salón muy acogedor ,donde se respira la calidad de un buen servicio .Una experiencia única e inolvidable. Regresaremos pronto 🥰✍?
Aug 31, 2025
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'Celebramos mi cumpleanos en Don Tamal y fue una experiencia maravillosa. La atención fue impecable y cada plato estaba lleno de sabor. ¡Repetiré sin duda!'
Mangé ici en famille durant notre séjour à Montréal, la nourriture était très bonne & bien apprêtée, nous avons aussi pu être servis en français. Les portions étaient généreuses & nous avons été informés adéquatement du contenu du repas.
Par contre comme il s'agit d'un endroit à saveur latino, la musique était présente & d'un volume plus élevé que la normale pour un restaurant. Comme il ne s'agit pas d'un restaurant familial en partant, cela peut se comprendre, mais cela nuit aux conversations.
Stationnement : sous la voie de service du boulevard Métropolitain.
Observations : beaucoup de fromage pour les pizzas, bonne bière & service rapide.
Excelente restaurante y servicio!
Me pedí unas croquetas y una pizza que estaban deliciosas y me recordaron a mi bella tierra Cuba, también probé la ropa vieja que mi pareja se pidió y también suuuper rica, jugosa y con mucho sabor. Con un plato te llenas, así de satisfecho te deja la comida de Don Tamal. El dueno y los empleados son super amables, muchísimas gracias a Don tamal por ser tan maravillosos
A wonderful place to hang out, extremely clean & with a very Latin atmosphere, perfect for enjoying good Cuban & Colombian food, with Latin music shows in the evenings. The food quality is spectacular, & the service & staff are magnificent. I highly recommend it; I would come back again & again.
Muy convivial. El mojito excelente , el
Mejor que he probado aquí en Canada. Música latina que anima o te animas. Muy buenos precios . 2 mojitos , una picadura de chicaron, taxes & propina algunos 60$ .Volveria 100%
