Juanitos is described as a cozy, welcoming spot with vibrant Latin American flavors where empanadas feature a crispy cornflour crust and fillings range from shrimp, chorizo, goat cheese and chicken to vegetarian, and the chicharrón sandwich is praised as outstanding. The bowls and other dishes are fresh, flavorful, and satisfying, with many reviewers saying the empanadas are the best they have had in town and noting that the churros are a standout dessert. Service is consistently warm, friendly, and attentive, the atmosphere is charming and the decor cozy, and the experience makes it a new favorite in Saint Henri. While the menu offers a diverse Latin American lineup rather than strictly Mexican, it provides a refreshing variety at a good value, though a few notes mention slightly higher prices than elsewhere. The restaurant is appreciated by locals and visitors alike, with delivery options and a small shop feel for adding products, and numerous guests say they will return to enjoy more empanadas, bowls and treats.
J'aime commander des empanadas pour emporter chez Juanitos. Le service est toujours agréable & la nourriture délicieuse.
Mention spéciale pour les empanadas 4 fromages, chèvre-chorizo & poulet criollo : ce sont mes préférés !
Small, charming gem in my neighborhood Saint-Henri. I expected great churros (& they are!), but the empanadas truly surprised me, so delicious & gluten-free too. Honestly, they make it very easy to indulge… no regrets.
The owners are incredibly kind, which really elevates the experience. We had a neighborhood dinner party there last night & everyone was delighted. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back again & again. So nice to have them as friendly neighbours, definitely a spot worth supporting.
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.
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 ❤?
Mar 7, 2026
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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! 🥹
Feb 15, 2026
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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
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%
