Perola's Supermarket — Local services in Toronto

Wanted to get some local fresh cheese and tortillas but then I saw their Jarritos and some have gone bad (been shelved too long where the colour changes and becomes whiter fluid). I've had horrible experiences in the past about getting expired cheeses, Jarritos, or even frozen foods in other Latino markets. This has been a staple growing up. I shared my concerns with the owner who is eating at the cash with his fingers and handling food. Some things you let go. I was buying a $22 cheese and asked what their policy was around expired cheese (things they sell). He said he couldn't return it or do a swap but I was welcome to open it in house. I had to decline that because I wouldn't have access to a fridge in the next bit. He didn't care about losing business. It's a shame. If they don't care about the things they're selling you and they don't care that you get food poisoning, not gonna bother with them. Rather give my money to a corporate superstore. - from a...

Went there and bought some maiz chulpe to do some Peruvian canchita. The food was sold by weight, and displayed in a container by the front door, and you can get as much as you need. Problem was, the corn being sold had a moth infestation. After arriving home I realized that the maiz chulpe had moths in all its live stages, many dead moths and many pulpae. I throwed it all into garbage. These moths could have infested my house, and I unfortunately have to say that I ended up eating some because I just realized about the infestation when doing canchita for the second...

A wonderful place to buy many of the Goya brand name products essential to many Spanish and Latin American dishes. The folks working here are very friendly and appreciate your business. The pricing is excellent too. A true fixture in Kensington Market, these people have been here for ages and ages. A small store packed with all kinds of goodies, you must check it out. If you like to cook you should check...