La Costeñita Colombian Restaurant, located in North York, Ontario, has quickly won over the hearts of food enthusiasts, boasting a fusion of traditional Colombian cuisine with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Customers rave about the freshness of the dishes, highlighting the made-to-order empanadas, with popular choices like plantain, shrimp, and even guava and cheese. One enthusiast noted, “The plantain empanadas are to die for,” indicating the restaurant's skilled touch with vibrant flavors. Signature dishes such as the renowned Bandeja Paisa stand out, featuring a robust combination of fried egg, steak, and succulent pork belly, all harmoniously accompanied by white rice and plantains. Diners often praise the generous portion sizes, ensuring no one leaves hungry. Moreover, the oxtail soup, lauded for its tenderness and depth of flavor, complements the diverse menu, with options like carne asada and arepas also making waves. Customers appreciate the attentive service, with staff members consistently noted as friendly and accommodating. La Costeñita even offers a grocery section, featuring a range of Latin items, adding to the authenticity of the experience. Overall, La Costeñita has successfully carved out a niche as a go-to destination for flavorful Colombian cuisine, making it a must-visit for anyone curious about South American flavors.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For La Costeñita Colombian Restaurant
Mari M
May 11,2025
Love this place! Great staff great food! Empanadas to entrees - always fresh, made to order and delicious!
D Heath
May 1,2025
Im heading there as I write this. Will be my 3rd time in 4 days. Colombian food is now my favorite South American cuisine thanks to this place. Try the tamarind drink.
milkexp milkexp
Apr 18,2025
Came to have dinners with friends on Saturday. This is my tgird times to this restaurant. Great to know they open late on the weekend. We have large Oxtails soup and Carne Asada. Dishes are big portion and tasty especiallythe soup, oxtail is cooked tender. We also ordered empadas and Carimanolas. I really recommend Ecuadorian empadas and Carimanolas especially the cheese, it's really good. Drinks should try the coconut lemonade, it's too sweet to me but my friend loves it.
Graciela Pelayo
Mar 25,2025
We went to see Plaza Latina but they didn't have bunuelos and recommended this place nearby. Food was excellent and service is great. They opened a little grocery store at the basement with a nice assortment of Latin items
Andrew Atkin
Mar 17,2025
The plantain empanadas are to die for. My favourites are the shrimp, shredded beef and guava and cheese. Paola is super friendly and serves a nice hot tea or coffee to help keep you warm while waiting for your order. One of my favourite places for food in the whole city.
Paul and Helen Neira
Mar 9,2025
Authentic small yet large variety of Colombian meals. Spanish and English menus. Food is a must try! Incredible! Staff is very nice and customers are all comfortable and enjoying meals! Loved the experience. Amazing!
Cristian S
Feb 8,2025
One of the few places where everything feels fresh and made to order, a bit of a wait but for the quality it is more than worth it. If you are Colombian and want to bring your non Colombian friends for a good first impression of Colombian cuisine la costenita is the best place in the gta in my opinion.
Katie Flohr
Feb 6,2025
Thank you! My order was screwed up due to a Uber driver canceling after pickup, I called the restaurant and they were so nice, refunded the order and sent me double the food after I tried ordering again. So generous and kind! Also the food is delicious, the empanadas are big and crispy, filled with toppings. Cheers!
Reviews For La Costeñita Colombian Restaurant