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.
My partner & I love this place, when we travel to Montreal we always stop in for a delcious empanada (made perfect) & their freshly made Mango Jucie 🥭 which is a MUST HAVE.
The food in the restaurant is reasonably good, but the place is a classic bait & switch scheme. The main restaurant is open very little & closes at least one hour earlier than the posted time & opens quite late - it has maybe 4-5 hours a day when it is open - but they advertise the little window that serves only churos, icecream & the little pockets - none of which are very good
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!
Super service! Bon rapport qualité-prix! Nous sommes très satisfaits du partenariat établi avec La Chilenita lors de notre événement de La traversée du siècle!
I didn't have the opportunity to try more things from the menu but their empanadas are quite good. Also the service is friendly & fast. Good location too!
May 28, 2024
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Amazing place for unique flavour ! I have loved the place for years. Now there is even the "empanadas express" open 6-8pm where you can get to go heated empanadas to eat in the great little park right in front. An amazing end to a great summer day !
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.
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.
