Rincon Paisa

What is Rincon Paisa? Rincon Paisa brings the distinct, hearty cooking of Colombia's Antioquia region to 1885 Eglinton Avenue West, between Dufferin Street and Caledonia Road. The unpretentious dining room functions as an essential community gathering spot for Toronto's Latin American community and local food enthusiasts, serving generous portions of scratch-cooked mountain recipes in a vibrant, family-friendly setting.

Rincon Paisa Menu & What to Order The defining dish is the Bandeja Paisa, an enormous platter loaded with grilled skirt steak, thick crispy chicharrón, seasoned chorizo, fried egg, red beans, white rice, fried sweet plantain, avocado, and a small corn arepa. Weekend diners regularly arrive for the comforting Sancocho de Gallina, a slow-simmered hen soup packed with plantain, yuca, corn on the cob, and potatoes served alongside rice and avocado. Start your morning with a Calentado breakfast plate of stir-fried rice and beans topped with fried eggs and paired with Colombian hot chocolate, or grab freshly fried beef empanadas with house ají hot sauce and warm pandebono cheese bread straight from the bakery counter.

Know Before You Go Located on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West, Rincon Paisa is easily accessed via the 32 Eglinton West bus and nearby Fairbank Station. Metered street parking is available along Eglinton and neighboring side streets. Tables fill quickly on Saturdays and Sundays from noon through dinner, so expect a brief wait during weekend peak hours.