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jmeggs May 23, 2012 11:04 AM

Como en Casa - New Mexican Joint on Yonge

There's a new Mexican joint at 565 Yonge Street called Como en Casa. Just wondering if anyone's been and what the verdict is. When I passed, it seemed fairly busy. It features "authentic Mexican stews", brochetas, in addition to burritos, tacos, etc.

Here's the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/comoencasator...

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    abigllama Jun 16, 2012 07:40 PM

    I picked up some empanadas as an appetizer for dinner tonight. One beef and once cheese. They provided a different salsa for each one. Both were really good, great flavours and a nice kick with the heat. Will definitely go back to check out other stuff on the menu.

    The place feels sort of like something that should be in Kensington Market. The staff was also really excited to talk about their food which was nice.

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      jmeggs May 24, 2012 01:47 PM

      Ok, I'll just go ahead and answer my own question...

      Went today at lunch. The place is nice and clean. They claim to be about "fresh" and "authentic" Mexican food. Everything was certainly fresh and nice looking -- I can't speak to authenticity (though they don't put cheese on their tacos or burritos).

      The guac was really good and they make their own chips on site, which is always nice. The pork burrito I tried was certainly filling and looked nice, but came off as bland. They had dessert empanadas for dessert which were incredible.

      I'll be interested to know how this place fares. I think it definitely has potential.

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        kwass May 24, 2012 02:28 PM

        I just went on their facebook page and their prices seem really reasonable. What are their portion sizes like, and where on Yonge are they located?

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