Cabacoa is one of the best neighborhood restaurants in Toronto for cheap eats, especially if you want a strong option in St. Clair West.
Cabacoa opened on St. Clair West because owner Vladimir Vasquez decided Toronto had gone long enough without a real Dominican spot in the neighbourhood. The name is a portmanteau of cabana and Jarabacoa — the mountain town in the Dominican Republic's central highlands — and that etymology sets the register immediately. This is not a white-tablecloth ambassador for a cuisine. By all accounts it's a neighbourhood room: big TV on the wall, upbeat Latin music at a volume you can actually hear, and complimentary Dominican coffee that reportedly arrives before you've committed to staying. You're staying.
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Cabacoa is a strong neighborhood option in St. Clair West in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Mofongo de Camarones and Chicharron Clasico also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 236 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Cabacoa holds a 9.6 rating across 236 Google reviews.
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Cabacoa is a Neighborhood restaurant located in St. Clair West, Toronto. Cabacoa opened on St. Clair West because owner Vladimir Vasquez decided Toronto had gone long enough without a real Dominican spot in the neighbourhood. The name is a portmanteau of cabana and Jarabacoa — the mountain town in the Dominican Republic's central highlands — and that etymology sets the register immediately. This is not a white-tablecloth ambassador for a cuisine. By all accounts it's a neighbourhood room: big TV on the wall, upbeat Latin music at a volume you can actually hear, and complimentary Dominican coffee that reportedly arrives before you've committed to staying. You're staying.
Cabacoa is best for cheap eats. Cabacoa is a strong neighborhood option in St. Clair West in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Mofongo de Camarones and Chicharron Clasico also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 236 Google reviews.
Cabacoa is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.6 from 236 reviews
Start with Mofongo de Camarones, Chicharron Clasico and Sancocho. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Cabacoa holds a 9.6 Google rating from 236 reviews. Cabacoa is a strong neighborhood option in St. Clair West in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Mofongo de Camarones and Chicharron Clasico also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 236 Google reviews.
Cabacoa is located at 1157 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1B2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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