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La Chilenita

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
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La Chilenita Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for La Chilenita

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (600+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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79%
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Review Summary

La Chilenita is portrayed as a family-run Chilean cafe where the empanadas are the star, with many reviewers calling them the best and praising chicken and beef fillings and even taking some home with lentil soup. Other favorites include the Barros Luco sandwich and pastel de choclo, and the overall vibe is described as clean, spacious and welcoming with a warm family atmosphere. Service is consistently described as friendly, attentive and fast. While the empanadas are celebrated by most, a few reviews note downsides such as small size, dryness or a lack of ketchup on site, and some say the prices are a bit high for the portions. A sense of traditional charm and family ownership comes through, with some readers appreciating the mix of Chilean classics and occasional Mexican items on the menu. Overall, the place comes across as a gem worth visiting for hearty Chilean fare, praised for savory empanadas, generous portions relative to price, and a friendly, homey vibe.
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Nice Chilean cafe with great food & service.

Sep 3, 2025
on Google

I had a couple of empanadas & they were pretty bad. Not worth the price, not authentic, not tasty. Also what's up with half the menu being Mexican food in a Chilean restaurant?

Aug 8, 2025
on Google

Good price!! Delicious Chilean food!!!

Apr 6, 2025
on Google
5.0

Without a doubt some of the best food I've had, period! Incredible Chilean sandwiches & empanadas! If I lived in Montreal I'd definitely come here at least once a week! Home style cooking with a lot of care clearly put in. Flavours are amazing & everything is reasonably priced. In addition to sandwiches & empanadas, they have a wide range of other dishes like tacos, quesadillas, & other Mexican & South American staples. Service is very friendly & accommodating, & the parkette outside is the perfect setting to enjoy your meal. Definitely a spot I'll go out of my way to stop at anytime I'm in Montreal & will definitely recommend to anyone I know who's visiting. Highly, highly recommend!

Jul 23, 2024
on Google
2.0

Not Authentic Chilean food. Period. Advertised as Chilean, but in reality Mexican (other than the decoration). The empanadas were tasty, but short on the eggs, & the dough wasn't very good. Still a good place, nice vibe, clean bathroom & friendly staff. I'd say go for it if you're not picky on authenticity.

May 1, 2024
on Google

I am from Chile, visiting Montreal, & I was so excited to have finally found an authentic Chilean joint. Sadly, I was quite disappointed. The only Chilean food they had were empanadas, & the rest was Mexican. I ordered empanadas de queso & empanadas de pino. For the price, quality wasn't the best, & more importantly the empanadas weren't authentic Chilean.

May 1, 2024
on Google