Sabor Latino: A Taste of Latin America on The Plateau Mont Royal

Pork, lentils & rice / beans and cheese pupusa

4387 Bld Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Z8
If you want to have a taste of Latin America while out in the Plateau, Sabor Latino is on top of my list. Here you can find a restaurant, a grocery store, a bakery and butcher shop that will resemble any small restaurant/supermarket in Latin America.

I have been going to Sabor Latino since 1998 when I arrived in Montreal from Colombia. The staff is friendly and professional. They are all from different countries in Latin America. Also, more than 50% of the clientele are from Latin American, but if you are an Anglophone or Francophone, you will be greeted in the language of your choice.

Every thing in the menu goes for less than $10

I only go there for one reason. The food! As you can see from the menu, none of the plates cost more than $10.00. Also, the servings are generous enough to feed a hungry man like myself. And the taste is very traditional of our culture.

If you live in Montreal, you can enjoy this authentic Latin American cuisine any time without having to buy an airplane ticket. If you are a tourist resting at one of Alain's apartments, a visit to Sabor Latino will enrich your traveling experience.

Hmmmm, Do I have to choose?

I'll be back!

The best coffee shop of the neighborhood. Chez Jose

Chez Jose, an inexpensive, arty cafe in the heart of the Plateau. 
173 Avenue Duluth Est  Montreal, QC H2W 1H4

If you live in the Plateau, you are lucky to have one of the city's best cafes just a few steps away. If you don't live in the Plateau, at one time or another, you should venture out for a coffee at this neighborly cafe.

The menu features an inexpensive assortment  of crepes, omelettes, smoothies, vegetarian dishes, seafood soup (served on weekends) and many delicious pastries. 

The mood is set even before you enter the cafe. From a distance you can see the walls painted with friendly fish and funky colors. As soon as you step in, you realize that this is not your typical cafe. The atmosphere is happy, friendly and colorful with a mismatch of chairs and tables that adds to the ambiance.  

If you go there, please let me know about your experience by posting a comment.