Overall, Juanitos is described as a cozy, welcoming spot offering a vibrant mix of Latin American dishes with standout empanadas, bowls, brunch options, and churros made with fresh ingredients. Reviewers praise the empanadas for their crispy exterior and soft interior, with flavors like cheese, chorizo, beef, and vegetarian, and note delicious sauces such as garlic and salsa verde. The bowls feature diverse country inspired flavors and generous portions, and brunch or delivery experiences are highly praised for reliability and warmth. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, contributing to a homey, inviting atmosphere that many consider a neighborhood favorite. Prices are generally fair, though a few comments mention they can be higher than elsewhere, and occasional menu hiccups such as a vegan bowl missing expected ingredients are noted. Not a Mexican restaurant, it offers Latin American dishes from many countries in a refreshing variety, and the overall impression is one of fresh, delicious food, a warm vibe, and a spot worth returning to.
Amazing place. The staff is incredibly kind & lovely, the food is delicious (I personally recommend the churros, they are freshly made & so yummy!) Great place to visit if you are a local or from outside of Montreal!!
Update: just tried their empanadas yesterday & they are sooo good. The two I tried were the pulled pork & pulled beef, both were equally delicious. MUST tries 😍😍😍
We were having a memorial service at home & I was looking for food to serve. I happened upon Juanitos, saw the 5-star rating, & the photos of the gorgeous multi-color empanadas, so I came in & was given amazing service by whom I assume was the very proud owner/operator. I reheated them at home after the guests had torn through the charcuterie board & the crackers & the grapes & I was a bit worried it would be a bit too much food. Not to worry. Everyone gobbled down the empanadas & they became the topic of conversation for 5 minutes. Loved the cornflour exterior even more than the fillings & those were incredible - shrimp, chorizo & goat cheese, chicken, pulled pork, vegetarian. I swear that multiple people vowed to order more soon. Will absolutely be back.
Mar 15, 2026
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I tasted Heaven there! The empanadas are the best I have ever had & everything else I tried was crazily good. The owners are the nicest people ever, they are passionnates & they were their hearts on their sleeves. The place is super cute too & you can buy a lot of products! Juanitos is definitely a gem ❤?
Les bols & les empanadas sont délicieux.
Les portions sont généreuses & les prix très corrects.
Le service est sympa & souriant.
En résumé, tout y est. Je recommande!
A new favourite spot & recommendation to my friends that are looking for a great & friendly spot in the neighbourhood!
We've been a few times now, no matter our hunger level-everything is comfortably filling if we're really hungry or just right if we're craving a snack. The cheese empanada is my personal favourite with the salsa verde on the side (& you have to try the garlic dipping sauce!). The crunch, quality & temperature of the empanada flavours is 10/10.
The workers are always so kind & friendly, & greet us with such friendly smiles. So happy for their team & always excited to go back! 🥹
EDIT: Le seul resto où je retourne tout le temps. En plus d'un service de qualité, la nourriture & leurs nouvelles additions au menu ne me déçoivent jamais ♥?
Meilleurs empanadas que j'ai mangé!!!! Un de mes favoris fut celui au fromage. Proprio super gentil 🙏
Super impressed with the empanadas. They are crunchy on the outside & soft on the inside. Lots of different flavours & all three that I had were delicious. Nice atmosphere & great service. Will go back for more!
C'était très bon! J'ai pris le bol péruvien & l'empanada au chorizo & au fromage de chèvre, & tout était frais & de bonne qualité. Par contre, les prix sont un peu plus élevés qu'ailleurs
Jan 9, 2026
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Not only the service was fantastic. The food was also great. I walked over late not knowing the closing hours they let me in. They took my order & they made me a fantastic meal. I took the Mexican taco bowl & an empanada. They were both fantastic.
The best empanadas I ever tasted, the chicharrón sandwich it was so good the flavours, the sauce, the place is so welcoming & cozy the staff is super friendly, very nice place recommended 100%
absolutely delicious food.
if you want a recommendation get the beef or porc empanadas
also it is the only place that has grapefruit jarritos on the island of montreal
