Tino's

What is Tino's? Set along Dundas Street West in The Junction, Tino's elevates casual street meat into a chef-driven craft behind cheerful orange counters and playful dachshund graphics. Founded by Venezuelan-born restaurateur Rafael Bastidas and his wife Valerie Jil—named after their son Valentino—the room is vibrant and welcoming, outfitted with cheeky bleacher-style stadium seating for quick dine-in bites.

Tino's Menu & What to Order Every build starts with fresh house-baked potato buns loaded with all-beef, pork, or vegetarian wieners and high-impact toppings. The flagship Tino's Dog shines with shredded coleslaw, cheddar, potato sticks, and a silky house-made sweet corn sauce, while the Mexico-inspired Jocho brings heat with chorizo, guac, pickled jalapeños, and crunchy Doritos. Round out the meal with Venezuelan tequeños packed with molten asadero cheese, crispy plantain croquettes, and a slice of soaked tres leches cake.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a counter-service operation with walk-in seating, making it as effortless for takeout as it is for a casual lunch. Peak family rushes hit during weekend afternoons, but ticket times move quickly. Street parking lines Dundas West, and the shop is an easy walk from multiple TTC transit connections along Dundas.