Heart Broken Cantina

What is Heart Broken Cantina? Tucked inside a Lawrence Avenue West plaza in Brookhaven-Amesbury, Heart Broken Cantina is an energetic Latin American restaurant and late-night lounge rooted in the comfort cooking of Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. Operating under the spirit of curing heartbreak through generous food, cold drinks, and good music, the space balances easygoing daytime dining with high-octane evening festivities. The room features a lineup of dining tables, booth seating, and a bustling central bar that commands the space during weekend DJ sets, karaoke, and salsa nights.

Heart Broken Cantina Menu & What to Order The kitchen turns out pan-Latin comfort food in massive portions, led by slow-braised beef birria tacos served with rich dipping consommé, chopped onions, and fresh lime. Weekend crowds lean heavily on traditional restorative soups, notably the rich pork pozole and pancita o mondongo (a deeply spiced beef tripe stew), alongside hangover-curing plates of chilaquiles and huevos divorciados. Beyond the Mexican staples, South American cravings are answered with hearty Pabellón Venezolano and sharable Picada Colombiana platters, best washed down with fresh lime margaritas or shots of premium tequila.

Know Before You Go Seating operates primarily on a walk-in basis during daytime and early dinner hours, but tables fill rapidly once the music ramps up on Friday and Saturday nights and during Sunday salsa socials. Ample surface parking is available in the plaza lot off Lawrence Avenue West, with easy TTC access via the 52 Lawrence West bus. The kitchen opens for lunch and brunch daily, with hours extending into the early morning hours on weekends.