Samba Brazil Eatery — Attraction in Toronto

Samba Brazil Eatery - sempre beleza no meu coração (always beauty in my heart). I had discovered this special place on an overcast day in June on my first exploration of Yonge Street this summer. Located just south of Yonge & Eglinton, Samba Brazil Eatery shone forth in the radiant colours of Brazil's flag: yellow and green (with some blue for good measure). This is where I tasted my first "pastel" - a popular Brazilian street-food: rectangle-shaped, thin, crispy, savoury pies filled with assorted goodness (meat, cheese, herbs, etc.).

Longing to return, on my second trek up Yonge Street, I danced on in and ordered the "Jerky Beef" pastel/pastry - Brazilian-style Jerk Beef with cassava and onions. The staff, as always, was full of sunshine and cheer. The staff member suggested to add an extra helping of "Requeijão caseiro" - a liquidy ricotta/cream-cheese - to the pastel/pastry. This added a very desirable element of creaminess to the flaky tenderness of the meat. Beleza com certeza!

The atmosphere was authentic. With the arrival of a couple of families, seating was at a premium and became a very cozy carnival - the sounds of Brazilian Portuguese filling the shop and patio table outside.

As the words of my favourite song best describe: Não dá pra esconder, o que eu sinto por você, Samba ... Só sei que o Samba Brazil é bom demais... (I can't hide how I feel about you, Samba ... All I know is that Samba Brazil Eatery is...

For those who are craving a good pastel, a coxinha, and even a guaraná Antartica, a great tip is to visit Samba. And for those who want to learn more about Brazilian cuisine, this is also a great opportunity.

The Samba location on Yonge is small but very welcoming, with great menu options for those who are missing Brazil and for those who want to learn more about Brazil.

The snack bar has a few tables and counter space so you can enjoy the products on-site, but you can also buy and eat wherever you like.

The location is close to several commercial areas, bus stops, and a few blocks from the Dasville subway station. They don't have parking, but there are some private parking lots in the area and paid parking on-site.

The store is small, and because of this, it doesn't have an automatic door. The entrance for customers with wheelchairs or walkers is a bit narrow, and assistance may be needed. Additionally, they don't have a Braille menu, but the staff is ready to assist with orders.

The prices are good for the area, and it's...

Ever since my trip to Brazil, I’ve been hooked on pastel de carne but I hadn’t been able to find a place that made it just right. So when I came across Samba, I was excited at the chance they might have them. To my surprise, not only did they offer a great selection of pastéis, but the beef and cheese one I ordered was even better than the ones I had in Brazil! I was genuinely shocked! On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the differences between the various pastel options. Amazing food and great service. I’ll...